Extraordinary Ability

You must be able to demonstrate extraordinary ability in the sciences,  arts, education, business, or athletics through sustained national or  international acclaim.

You must meet at least 3 of the 10 criteria* below, or provide evidence  of a one-time achievement (i.e., Pulitzer, Oscar, Olympic Medal) as well  as evidence showing that you will be continuing to work in the area of  your expertise. No offer of employment or labor certification is  required.

Outstanding professors and researchers

You must demonstrate international recognition for your outstanding  achievements in a particular academic field. You must have at least 3  years experience in teaching or research in that academic area. You must  be entering the United States in order to pursue tenure or tenure track  teaching or a comparable research position at a university, institution  of higher education, or private employer.

You must meet at least 2 of the 6 criteria listed below** and provide an  offer of employment from the prospective U.S. employer. The private  employer must show documented accomplishments and that it employs at  least 3 full-time researchers. No labor certification is required.

Certain
Multinational manager or executive

You must have been employed outside the United States for at least 1  year in the 3 years preceding the petition or the most recent lawful  nonimmigrant admission if you are already working for the U.S.  petitioning employer. The U.S. petitioner must have been doing business  for at least 1 year, have a qualifying relationship to the entity you  worked for outside the U.S., and intend to employ you in a managerial or  executive capacity.

Your petitioning employer must be a U.S. employer and intend to employ  you in a managerial or executive capacity. The petitioner must have been  doing business in the U.S. for at least 1 year, as a legal entity with a  qualifying relationship to the entity that employed you abroad in a  managerial or executive capacity.

No labor certification is required.