Posted by: Miracle March 27, 2007
EB-1(A) Visa Question?
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~ MeroJageer, Thanks for clarifications. I am not claiming that I am a Nobel prize winner. You don't have to be Nobel prize winner to file this kind of petition. There are some other options as well. I know at least two persons from Nepal who got approved their petition under this category. Unfortunately I don't have their contact information now. So I am just asking Sajha users if somebody has similar kind of experience? EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY IN THE SCIENCES, ARTS, EDUCATION, BUSINESS OR ATHLETICS Extraordinary ability means a level of expertise indicating that the individual is one of a small percentage who has risen to the very top of his or her field. The following documentation must be submitted to the CIS: 1. Evidence the individual has received a major, internationally-recognized award, OR At least three of the following: 1. Recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field of endeavor. Grants or fellowships awarded to support future work are not considered to satisfy this criteria; 2. Membership in associations in the field, which require outstanding achievement of their members as, judged by recognized national or international experts. Applicants must submit evidence of the organization's membership criteria; 3. Published material in professional or major trade publications or major media about the individual and his or her work in the field. Applicants must submit evidence of the publication's importance (such as circulation). Moreover, the material must primarily be about the applicant, and not simply mention the applicant incidentally; 4. Participation on a panel, or individually, as a judge of the work of others in the same or an allied field. This criteria is not applicable to those for whom judging the work of others is inherently a part of their job duties; 5. Original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business related research contributions of major significance in the field. The applicant must demonstrate that his or her work has been recognized nationally and internationally by independent experts as having influed the field as a whole; 6. Authorship of scholarly articles in the field in professional journals or other major media. Applicant must establish that his or her articles are viewed as more influential and important than those of others in the field; 7. Display of the individual's work at artistic exhibitions or showcases. Applicant must establish the importance of the venue; 8. Evidence the individual has had lead, starring, or critical roles for organizations or establishments that have a distinguished reputation; 9. Evidence the individual has commanded a high salary or other high remuneration for services in relation to others in the field; 10. Evidence of commercial successes in the performing arts, as shown by box office receipts or record, cassette, compact disc, or video sales; or If the above standards do not apply, the individual may submit comparable evidence to establish eligibility.
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