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- A portion of U.S. O-1B visas is now issued to social media influencers and OnlyFans creators.
- Immigration lawyers say over half of their O-1B visa clients are content creators.
- Prominent examples include Yanet Garcia, Mexican-born, and Aishah Sofey, Canadian, both with large followings.
- Since 2000, the O-1B program has surged, raising concerns about diluting its purpose.
- Attorneys warn some applicants may not meet the criteria, potentially diminishing the program's prestige.
