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EXTRAORDINARY ABILITIES

Types	O-1A Visa	O-1B Visa
Description	Individuals with an extraordinary ability in sciences, education, business, or athletics	Individuals with an extraordinary ability in arts or in motion picture or television industry
Requirements	The applicant must meet any three of the following:  nationally or internationally recognized prizes  membership in distinguished associations  Publication in major media  Been a judge for the work of others  Significant original contribution to applicant’s field  authorship of scholarly articles  work displayed at artistic exhibitions  leading role in distinguished organisations  commanding high salary  commercial success	The applicant must meet any three of the following:  performing a lead role in production or events  published material in major media  performance in lead roles for reputed organisations  Major commercial or critically acclaimed success  Commanding a high salary  Other comparable evidence
Family coverage	Spouse and children under the age of 21	Spouse and children under the age of 21
Work permit for family members	Not allowed	Not allowed
Period of Stay	Up to 3 years	Up to 3 years
Extension of stay	USCIS will determine time necessary to accomplish the initial event or activity in increments of up to 1 year.	USCIS will determine time necessary to accomplish the initial event or activity in increments of up to 1 year.
Residency option	Yes, through EB-1A category.	Yes, through EB-1B category.

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