Aliens of Extraordinary Ability

"Aliens of extraordinary ability" (EB-1A) is an achievement-based opportunity for a green card.  This category is available for those individuals who have risen to the small percentage at the very top of his or her field. There is both a temporary version of this visa (called an O-1 visa) and a permanent (i.e., green card) version.
This page gives an overview of only the green card version of "aliens of extraordinary ability."  For temporary work visa options, please see our O-1 visa page. The eligibility for both the temporary and permanent options are similar, but are not exactly the same.

Qualifications of an Alien of Extraordinary Ability

Unless you have won a Nobel Prize, an Oscar, or a similar internationally recognized award, you must meet at least 3 of 10 alternative criteria:

• Lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards
• Membership in associations that require outstanding achievement (as judged by recognized experts)
• Significant published material (written by others) about you and your work
• Service as judge of the work of others in your field
• Major contributions to your field
• Scholarly articles or publications
• Artistic exhibitions or showcases
• Leading or critical role for distinguished organizations
• High salary or remuneration (compared to others in the field)
• Commercial success in performing arts

Note: You can also use "comparable evidence," but most achievements and awards fit within the existing criteria.
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