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National Interest Waiver/Exceptional
Ability. EB2 category
A national interest waiver may be
acquired under the second preference employment category
for aliens of exceptional abilities in the science,
arts or business and advanced degree professionals.
The annual quota for the issuance of these permanent
visas is 40,000 plus any unused visas from the first
preference employment category.
If the alien beneficiary can satisfy
three of the following criteria s/he may qualify for
an exceptional ability second preference visa
· Possesses an official degree,
diploma, certificate or academic record from a recognised
institution relating to the area of exceptional ability
· Provide evidence from current
or former employers showing ten years of experience
in the field
· Possesses a license or certificate
authorising the practise in a particular area
· Can prove that the salary
received indicates exceptional ability
· Membership in a professional
association
· Proof of recognition for
achievements and contributions to my field or industry
by peers, government entities, professional or business
organisations
· Equivalent evidence to the
above criteria that is more specific to the field of
expertise
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