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What types of supporting documents do we need?
Evidence of a one-time achievement (i.e., a major, internationally-recognized award),
or at least three of the following:
 | receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for
excellence in the field of endeavor, |
| membership in associations in the field which require outstanding achievements as judged
by recognized national or international experts, published material about the alien in
professional or major trade publications or other major media, |
| participation on a panel or individually as a judge of the work of others in the field
or an allied field, |
| original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of
major significance in the field, |
| authorship of scholarly articles in the field, in professional or major trade
publications or other major media, |
| display of the alien's work at artistic exhibitions or showcases, |
| evidence that the alien has performed in a leading or critical role for organizations or
establishments that have a distinguished reputation, |
| evidence that the alien has commanded a high salary or other high remuneration for
services, or |
| evidence of 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 readily apply to the alien's occupation, you may submit
comparable evidence to establish the alien's eligibility. Additional documents/information
are also needed. For more information, please contact us.
This general information is intended to be informational and educational.
Nothing on this or other associated pages should be taken as legal advice from this office
for any individual case or situation. For legal advice for any specific situation,
consult our office or other attorney experienced in U.S. immigration law. |
