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# O-1A: individuals with an extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, or athletics (not including the arts, motion pictures or television industry)

# O-1B: individuals with an extraordinary ability in the arts or extraordinary achievement in motion picture or television industry

To qualify for an O-1 visa, the beneficiary must demonstrate extraordinary ability by sustained national or international acclaim and must be coming temporarily to the United States to continue work in the area of extraordinary ability.

Extraordinary ability in the fields of science, education, business or athletics means a level of expertise indicating that the person is one of the small percentage who has risen to the very top of the field of endeavor.

Extraordinary ability in the field of arts means distinction. Distinction means a high level of achievement in the field of the arts evidenced by a degree of skill and recognition substantially above that ordinarily encountered to the extent that a person described as prominent is renowned, leading, or well-known in the field of arts.

To qualify for an O-1 visa in the motion picture or television industry, the beneficiary must demonstrate extraordinary achievement evidenced by a degree of skill and recognition significantly above that ordinarily encountered to the extent the person is recognized as outstanding, notable or leading in the motion picture and/or television field.

You must be able to demonstrate extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics through sustained national or international acclaim. Your achievements must be recognized in your field through extensive documentation. No offer of employment is required.

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You must meet 3 of 10 criteria* below, or provide evidence of a one-time achievement (i.e., Pulitzer, Oscar, Olympic Medal)

* Criteria for Demonstrating Extraordinary Ability

You must meet 3 out of the 10 listed criteria below to prove extraordinary ability in your field:

* Evidence of receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence

* Evidence of your membership in associations in the field which demand outstanding achievement of their members

* Evidence of published material about you in professional or major trade publications or other major media

* Evidence that you have been asked to judge the work of others, either individually or on a panel

* Evidence of your original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance to the field

* Evidence of your authorship of scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications or other major media

* Evidence that your work has been displayed at artistic exhibitions or showcases

* Evidence of your performance of a leading or critical role in distinguished organizations

* Evidence that you command a high salary or other significantly high remuneration in relation to others in the field

* Evidence of your commercial successes in the performing arts