What are the criteria for qualifying for “extraordinary ability”?
If the alien is a Nobel Prize recipient, this alien is definitely qualified as having “extraordinary ability”. However, majority of the alien will not be such individuals. Thus, U.S. immigration law and regulations have provided the following criteria for qualifying for “extraordinary ability”: 1. Receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence. 2. Membership in associations in the field that demand outstanding achievement of their members. 3. Published material about the alien. 4. Evidence that the alien is a judge of the work of others in the field. 5. Evidence of the aliens original contributions of major significance to the field. 6. Authorship of scholarly articles. 7. Display of the alien’s work at artistic exhibition or showcases. 8. Evidence the alien has performed in a leading or critical role for organizations that have a distinguished reputation. 9. Evidence that the alien commands high remuneration in relation to other in the field
