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I'm a scientist and I am interested in applying for an O-1 Visa. What will I need to prove that I am a person of extraordinary ability?

 

A: Your attorney can help you to decide what will best demonstrate your extraordinary ability, but the USCIS has provided some general guidelines. You may provide evidence that you are the winner of an internationally-recognized award, such as a Nobel Prize, or by demonstrating at least three of the following:

• Internationally or nationally known prizes or awards
• Published materials about you and your work
• Membership in an association(s) that require high achievement for admission
• Original, significant contributions in your field
• Authorship of scholarly articles in professional journals or other major media
• High salary or compensation
• Participation as a judge or panel member for colleagues' work