Tailored explanation for how startup and company executives qualify.
You've received nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards in business, leadership or industry expertise on individual capacity. Non exhaustive examples include CFO of the Year, or sector-specific honors like Manufacturing Leader of the Year. Professional organization awards with a demonstrable selection process applies.
You personally have been featured in major publications about your achievements as an executive, not just company mentions. Examples include profiles in Fortune, Bloomberg, Financial Times, or industry magazines specifically talking about your personal achievements. The coverage must focus on you and your specific contributions.
You have served on industry award committees, corporate boards assessing executive performance, or panels judging business competitions. Reviewing candidates for professional certifications or industry excellence programs also qualifies.
Contributions of major significance to your field with documented impact. Our clients quoted examples of business traction, successful corporate turnarounds, implementing innovations that became industry benchmarks and even negotiating landmark deals.
Typically with <10% acceptance rates. Examples include Chief Executives Organization (CEO), Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), or Fellow status in professional institutes.
You've founded a venture-backed startup, or held an important role at a distinguished company, such as a C-Suite or Executive, in current or past capacities.
You've earned compensation in the top 5-10% for your role, experience level, and geographic market. This includes base salary, bonuses, stock options, and RSUs documented through W-2s, offer letters, or compensation surveys.
You've been an author or a co-author in a peer-reviewed journal or well circulated publications such as Forbes. Your speaking engagements at key startup conferences can support your qualification here.
Proving extraordinary ability goes beyond job titles. It requires demonstrating a tangible, exceptional impact on the industry and the organizations they lead. The key is to be able to produce measurable impact for business achievements across the board.
Participation as a keynote speaker at prestigious industry forums like the WEF or receiving leadership awards are helpful. Expert testimonials from board members, industry analysts, or senior executives in the field attesting to your influence and unique contributions are critical to establish a persuasive case.
One key challenge is distancing your personal qualifications from the company’s overall performance.
USCIS looks for evidence that your extraordinary ability is independently demonstrated through awards, high-profile speaking engagements, or influential publications that recognize your leadership specifically.
Many executives struggle to provide objective proof such as media coverage or award recognition. Additionally, establishing that their role was crucial to company success—especially in smaller, lesser-known organizations, requires immigration professionals to craft the narrative carefully.
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The fee will vary depending on the visa or green card type that best suits your need, but you should budget between US$8,000-10,000, excluding government fees and depending on your long term visa or green card category.
You can visit USCIS's free fee calculator to get an estimate for the associated government fees to process your visa.
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