EB-1 EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY

EB-1A: Aliens with Extraordinary Ability in science, art, and business (or EB1-EA)

Extraordinary ability is defined as “a level of expertise indicating that the individual is one of a small percentage who has risen to the very top of the field of endeavor.” The statute requires extensive documentation to establish eligibility. To qualify as an Alien of Extraordinary Ability, the alien must be able to provide evidence of a one-time achievement (that is, a major, international recognized award), or at least three (3) of the following:

1. Documentation of the alien’s receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field of endeavor;
2. Documentation of the alien’s membership in associations in the field for which classification is sought, which require outstanding achievements of their members, as judged by recognized national or international experts in their disciplines or fields;
3. Published material about the alien in professional or major trade publications or other major media, relating to the alien’s work in the field for which classification is sought. Such evidence shall include the title, date, and author of the material, and any necessary translation;
4. Evidence of the alien’s participation, either individually or on a panel, as a judge of the work of others in the same or an allied field of specification for which classification is sought;
5. Evidence of the alien’s original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance in the field;
6. Evidence of the alien’s authorship of scholarly articles in the field, in professional or major trade publications or other major media;
7. Evidence of the display of the alien’s work in the field at artistic exhibitions or showcases;
8. Evidence that the alien has performed in a leading or critical role for organizations or establishments that have a distinguished reputation;
9. Evidence that the alien has commanded a high salary or other significantly high remuneration for services, in relation to others in the field; or
10. Evidence of commercial successes in the performing arts, as shown by box office receipts or record, cassette, compact disk, or video sales.

Documents Requirements:
(i) All Recognitions/Award/Certificates National and International – (Album/Profile)
(ii) News/Media Coverage (Profile/Album)
(iii) Performance Albums including TV/Stage/Open Concert
(iv) At Least 5- 10 Recommendation Letter that you are possessing outstanding/extra-ordinary ability in your field (our office will draft/provide sample of the letters)
(v) Documents related to participation either individually or on a panel, as a judge of the work of others in the same or an allied field.
(vi) Documents related to Commercial Success/ Evidence of commercial successes
(vii) Document pertain that you command high salary/remuneration
(viii) A job offer from the USA
(ix) Youtube link
(x) Wikipedia