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A. Evidence of a one-time achievement (for example, a major internationally recognized award); or

B. At least three of the following:

(1) Receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field of

endeavor;

(2) Membership in associations in the field, which require outstanding achievements as judged by recognized

national or international experts;

(3) Published material about the alien in professional or major trade publications or other major media;

(4) Participation on a panel or individually as a judge of the work of others in the field or an allied field;

(5) Original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance in the

field;

(6) Authorship of scholarly articles in the field in professional or major trade publications or other major media;

(7) Display of the alien’s work at artistic exhibitions or showcases;

(8) Evidence that the alien has performed in a leading or critical role for organizations or establishments that

have distinguished reputations;

(9) Evidence that the alien has commanded a high salary or other high remuneration for services; and

(10) Evidence of commercial successes in the performing arts, as shown by box office receipts or music or video

sales.

C. If the above standards do not readily apply to the alien’s occupation, you may submit comparable evidence to

establish the alien’s eligibility; and

D. Evidence that the alien is coming to the United States to continue work in the area of expertise. Such evidence

may include letters from prospective employers, evidence of prearranged commitments such as contracts, or a

statement from the alien detailing plans on how he or she intends to continue work in the United States.

2. A U.S. employer filing for an outstanding professor or researcher (Part 2., Item Number 1.b. on the petition)

must file the petition with:

A. Evidence that the professor or researcher is recognized internationally as outstanding in the academic field

specified in the petition. Such evidence shall consist of at least two of the following:

(1) Receipt of major prizes or awards for outstanding achievement in the academic field;

(2) Membership in associations in the academic field that require outstanding achievements of their members;

(3) Published material in professional publications written by others about the alien’s work in the academic field;

(4) Participation on a panel, or individually, as the judge of the work of others in the same or an allied academic

field;

(5) Original scientific or scholarly research contributions to the academic field; or

(6) Authorship of scholarly books or articles in scholarly journals with international circulation in the academic

field.

B. If the above standards do not readily apply, you may submit comparable evidence to establish the beneficiary’s

eligibility; and

C. Evidence the beneficiary has at least three years of experience in teaching and/or research in the academic field;

and

D. If you are a university or other institution of higher education, an offer of employment in the form of a letter

indicating that you intend to employ the beneficiary in a tenured or tenure-track position as a teacher or in a

permanent position as a researcher in the academic field; or

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