EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY ALIENS
Under INS regulations, 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)(3)(ii), in order to establish that the alien has exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business, the petitioner must present at least 3 of the following:
(1)An official academic record showing that the
alien has a degree, diploma, certificate, or similar award from a college,
university, school, or other institution of learning relating to the area
of exceptional ability;
(2)Evidence in the form of letters from current
or former employers showing that the alien has at least ten years of full
time experience in the occupation for which he or she is being sought;
(3)A License to practice the profession or
certification for a particular profession or occupation;
(4)Evidence that the alien has commanded a salary, or other renumaration for services, which demonstrates exceptional ability;
(5)Evidence of membership in a professional association; or
(6)Evidence of recognition for achievements and significant contribution to the industry or the field by peers, government entities, or professional or business organizations.
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