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If you are a professional aiming to establish US Permanent Residency in the United States, the EB-1A Extraordinary Ability category could be your pathway to success.

1. Understanding Extraordinary Ability

Having extraordinary ability means achieving national or international recognition through major awards, membership in prestigious associations, or significant contributions in your field. 

2. Requirements

  • You must demonstrate extraordinary ability in one of the five areas: Sciences; Arts; Education; Business; or Athletics.
  • You must aim to enter the United States to continue work in your area of extraordinary ability.
  • Your entry into the United States should substantially benefit the United States in the future.
  • You should have earned a notable international prize or meet any three of the following ten criteria noted below.

3. Ten Evidentiary Criteria for Showing Extraordinary Ability

  • Receiving significant awards from reputable national or international institutions, professional associations, or participation in prestigious conferences.
  • Membership in professional associations which requires outstanding achievements, as judged by national or international experts
  • Publications in professional journals and magazines, online articles, and major media
  • Participation as a judge in your field such as by peer reviewing for journals, and evaluating conference submissions or grant applications.
  • Making original and significant contributions in sciences, arts, athletics, business, or scholarly fields.
  • Display of your artistic work at recognized exhibitions or showcases
  • Playing a leadership role in prestigious organizations
  • Demonstrating a high salary or remuneration relative to others in the field.
  • Achieving commercial success in the performing arts.

4. Important tips for your application

  • Simplify your language to avoid being too technical
  • Define your domain by selecting a precise area within the category you choose.
  • Focus on a specialized niche to demonstrate expertise and leadership.                     
  • Focus on fulfilling three key criteria to show the significance of your achievements in your field
  • Concentrate on presenting clear evidence that distinguishes your contributions in your field.
  • Avoid using vague language. Emphasize quality and impact over sheer quantity of evidence.

Our experienced team offers expert guidance to ensure your petition meets all requirements with clarity and completeness. Contact Donald Gross Law at https://www.donaldgrosslaw.com for a free 30 minute consultation on your immigration issues.