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Sciconf,

since you don't seem to have a clue what are the criteria for EB-1 EA here is a short summary:

EB1-Extraordinary Ability: Definitions and Requirements

Aliens of Extraordinary Ability, who are entering the United States to continue work in the field in which he or she has extraordinary ability, may be eligible for a First Employment-Based Preference (EB1). A green card applicant with extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, education, business or athletics meeting the following listed requirements is eligible for treatment as a priority worker in the EB1 category.

Individuals who qualify in this category as persons with extraordinary ability can waive both the labor certification and offer of employment requirements.

This provides the alien with all the same benefits as the National Interest Waiver , without the need to prove that the alien's work is in the national interest of the United States. The drawback of such a petition is its strong evidentiary requirements which include the following:

The alien must have a demonstrated ability through sustained national or international acclaim; and

This extraordinary ability must be recognized in the alien's field through extensive documentation.


Extraordinary ability is defined as "a level of expertise indicating that the individual is one of a small percentage who have risen to the very top of the field of endeavor." The statute requires extensive documentation to establish eligibility. To qualify as an Alien of Extraordinary Ability, the alien must be able to provide evidence of a one-time achievement (that is, a major, international recognized award), or at least three (3) of the following:

Documentation of the alien's receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field of endeavor;

Documentation of the alien's membership in associations in the field for which classification is sought, which require outstanding achievements of their members, as judged by recognized national or international experts in their disciplines or fields;

Published material about the alien in professional or major trade publications or other major media, relating to the alien's work in the field for which classification is sought. Such evidence shall include the title, date, and author of the material, and any necessary translation;

Evidence of the alien's participation, either individually or on a panel, as a judge of the work of others in the same or an allied field of specification for which classification is sought;

Evidence of the alien's original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance in the field;

Evidence of the alien's authorship of scholarly articles in the field, in professional or major trade publications or other major media;

Evidence of the display of the alien's work in the field at artistic exhibitions or showcases;

Evidence that the alien has performed in a leading or critical role for organizations or establishments that have a distinguished reputation;

Evidence that the alien has commanded a high salary or other significantly high remuneration for services, in relation to others in the field; or

Evidence of commercial successes in the performing arts, as shown by box office receipts or record, cassette, compact disk, or video sales.
 
Thanks & a Question

I was one of the two to be selected nationwide (overseas though) by Rotary International and received a prize of 4 yrs of scholarship to do my bachelors based on my equaivalent of SAT performance.

Does this qualify as a one time award?
 
sciconf said:
I was one of the two to be selected nationwide (overseas though) by Rotary International and received a prize of 4 yrs of scholarship to do my bachelors based on my equaivalent of SAT performance.

Does this qualify as a one time award?


No, since you didn't get the award for your achievements and international recognition in your scientific field. This award has nothing to do with your current research.
 
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