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Person of Extraordinary Ability 
Individual with extraordinary
ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics can self
petition. Subject to an annual quota; however, the quota is rarely
exhausted.
Main Conditions:
- Extraordinary ability: an individual who has achieved national or
international acclaim in his/her field and whose achievements have been
recognized through extensive documentation. International award might be
sufficient. If not, must meet at least three of the following: received a
national award, is a member of an association that requires outstanding
achievement, has major publications, has judged the works of his/her peers,
made original contributions to his/her field, authored scholarly work,
produced artistic exhibitions, had a leading role in organizations with a
distinguished reputation, has commanded a high salary compared to his/her
peers, has had commercial success in the performing arts
- Must intend to continue working in the same field once in the United
States
- Entry in the United States will substantially benefit the United States
Outstanding
Professor and Researcher
This category is subject
to an annual quota. However, the quota is rarely exhausted.
Main Conditions:
- Must be
recognized internationally as outstanding; must have two of the following:
received major awards, a member of an association that requires outstanding
achievement, referred to in publications of his peers, has judged the work
of his/her peers, has produced original scientific research, has authored
scholarly work
- Must be offered a tenure teaching or research position
Multinational Executive and Manager
This category is
subject to an annual quota. However, the quota is rarely exhausted.
Main Conditions:
- U.S. employer must be affiliated
with a foreign corporation
- Previously employed in a managerial or executive position, at least one
year within the last three years
- Position offered must be managerial or executive
Member
of Profession Holding an Advanced Degree/Person of Exceptional Ability
This category is
subject to an annual quota. However the quota is rarely exhausted. Check
waiting list
Main Conditions:
- Must be a
member of a "profession" holding an "advanced degree"
or because of exceptional ability in the sciences, art or business he/she
will substantially benefit the national economic, cultural or educational
interests of the U.S.
- Must be sponsored by U.S. employer
- Employer must obtain Labor Certification demonstrating that no U.S.
workers are available unless can demonstrate that it is "in the
national interest" to let him/her in the United States.
- Exceptional ability can be demonstrated if three of the following are
met: relevant degrees are of exceptional quality, ten years of experience,
license to practice profession, commanded a high salary, member in
professional association, achievements recognized by peers
Skilled
Worker
The category is
subject to an annual quota that is usually insufficient for the demand. If
quota is exhausted, approved petition is given a priority date (the date of
filing) and held in abeyance until prior petitioners receive a visa. Check
waiting list
Main Conditions:
- Must be
sponsored by employer
- Offered position must be of a type that generally requires at a minimum
two years of experience or a bachelor degree
- Employer must obtain Labor Certification demonstrating that no U.S.
workers are available
Unskilled
Worker
Same as Skilled
worker, but no specific requirements regarding the position offered.
Because of excessive demand, the annual quota is heavily oversubscribed.
Consequently, the waiting time for a visa number becomes available is
generally over several years.
Check
waiting list
Religious Workers
Main Conditions:
- Must be
sponsored by religious organization
- U.S.
religious organization must have affiliate abroad of which applicant was a
member for the last two years
- Must be hired as minister or a "professional" with two years
experience in a religious organization of the same domination
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