THE HOLT LAW GROUP

Extraordinary Ability (1st preference):

Individuals who have achieved a level of expertise such that he/she is in the small percentage who have risen to the top of their field are extraordinary. The ability is demonstrated by sustained national or international acclaim. The individual is coming to the U.S. to work in the recognized acclaim field. No labor certification is required.

Regulations require either the award of a major international prize, such as the Nobel Prize, Cleo Award or Academy Award or by establishing the individual qualifies by meeting at least 3 of 10 enumerated criteria listed in the regulations:

1. Receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards;
2. Membership in associations in the field for which the classification is sought requiring outstanding achievements of their members;
3. Published material about the alien in professional or major trade publications relating to the alien’s work in the field for which classification is sought;
4. Participation as the judge of the work of others in the same field;
5. Original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business related contributions;
6. Authorship of articles in professional or trade publications;
7. Display of alien’s work at exhibitions or showcases;
8. Performed in a leading or critical role for organizations or establishments that have a distinguished reputation;
9. Commanded a high salary or other significantly high remuneration for services in relation to others in the field;
10. Commercial successes in the performing arts, as shown by box office receipts, or record, cassette, compact disk or video sales.

If the above standards do not apply to the alien’s occupation the petitioner may submit comparable evidence to establish eligibility for permanent resident status.