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The O-1 visa is acquired by aliens with extraordinary
ability in the arts, sciences, education, business or
athletics. The achievements of persons in this category
have to be over and above their counterparts' in the
same field.
In respect to extraordinary achievement
or ability in the arts, the alien applicant would need
to satisfy the following criteria to qualify for an
O-1 visa:
1. Evidence that the alien
has been nominated for or has been the recipient of
significant national or international awards or prizes
in the particular field such as an Academy award, an
Emmy, a Grammy or a Director's Guild Award;
2. Or
documentation of any of the following three:
(a) Evidence that the alien has performed
and will perform services as a lead or starring participant
in productions of events which have a distinguished
reputation as evidenced by critical reviews, advertisements,
publicity releases, publications, contracts or endorsements.
(b) Evidence that the alien has achieved
national or international recognition for achievements
evidenced by critical reviews or other published materials
by or about the individual in major newspapers, trade
journals, or other publications.
(c) Evidence that the alien has performed
in a lead, starring or critical role for organisations
and establishments that have a distinguished
reputation evidenced by articles in newspapers or trade
journals.
(d) Evidence that the alien has a
record of major commercial or critically acclaimed successes
as evidenced by such indicators as title, rating, standing
in the field, box office receipts, credit for original
research or product development, motion picture or television
ratings and other occupational achievements reported
in trade journals, major newspapers or other publications.
(e) Evidence that the alien has received
significant recognition for achievements from organisations,
critics, government agencies, or other recognised experts
in the field in which the alien is engaged. Such testimonials
must be in a form that clearly indicates the author's
authority, expertise and knowledge of the alien's achievements.
(f) Evidence that the alien has commanded
or now commands a high salary or other substantial remuneration
for services in relation to others in the field, as
evidenced by contracts or other reliable evidence.
3. If
the above standards do not readily apply to the alien's
occupation, the petitioner may submit comparable evidence
in order to establish the alien's eligibility for O-1
visa status
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