The O-1 category applies to any of the following:
(1) An individual alien who has extraordinary ability in the sciences,
arts, education, business, or athletics which has been demonstrated
by sustained national or international acclaim, and who is coming to
the United States to continue work in the area of extraordinary
ability; or
(2) An alien who has a demonstrated record of extraordinary
achievement in motion picture and/or television productions, and
who is coming to the United States to continue work in the area of
extraordinary achievement; or
(3) An alien who is coming to the United States to perform in the
motion picture and television industry. DHS uses the following
definitions in adjudicating O petitions:
(a) “Extraordinary ability” in the sciences, 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 his or her field of endeavor.
(b) “Extraordinary ability” in the field of arts and “extraordinary
achievement” with respect to motion picture and television
productions share an identical standard, i.e., a high level of
achievement in the field which is evidenced by a degree of
skill and recognition substantially above that ordinarily
encountered to the extent that the person is recognized as
outstanding, leading, or well-known in his or her field of
endeavor.
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