How does one document one’s standing as an "Alien of Extraordinary Ability"?

 

The petitioner must present information that will prove her claims. Items that carry substantial weight with the USCIS include the following:

  • Peer-reviewed presentations at symposia.
  • Peer-reviewed articles in scholarly journals.
  • Entries in a citation index that cite alien's work as authoritative.
  • Any documentation of participation as a reviewer for peer-reviewed scholarly journals.
  • Testimonials from scholars describing the alien's work as authoritative.

Recommendation Letters included in the petition and written by either field experts or the petitioning alien should include the following:

  • The writer’s qualifications to issue his/her opinion.
  • The alien's background and achievements, as well as commentaries on how the alien's achievements are original contributions of major significance.
  • Commentaries on the significance of the alien's publications, awards, and memberships in professional associations, if any.
  • Evidence that the alien possesses unique knowledge, abilities, or experience that sets her apart from her professional peers.
  • Evidence that the alien will utilize these unique talents in an activity significantly benefiting the U.S. in the future.

If you feel that you meet the EB-1(a) requirements and would like to file an employment-based petition for permanent residency, you should consider filing a petition under the "Alien of Extraordinary Ability" category. As with any petition for permanent residency, our attorneys can help you determine what type of petition is most suitable for you.

For more information on EB-1, please refer to the following links:

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Extraordinary Ability (EA)
EA Documents
Outstanding Researcher (OR)
USCIS Defines “Permanent Employment” in EB-1(b)
OR Documents
Executive Transferee (ET)
ET Documents
Extraordinary Ability vs. Outstanding Researcher
Frequently Asked Questions about EB-1(a)
Frequently Asked Questions about EB-1(b)
Success Stories
Services that We Provide for EB-1(a)
Services that We Provide for EB-1(b)
Services that We Provide for EB-1(c)
Attorney's Fees
Articles & News on EB-1

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