Suitable for:
For professionals with advanced degrees or significant contributions in specific fields.
Criteria:
Master's degree or higher (or bachelor's degreeplus 5 years of experience);Petitioner'swork must have substantial merit and national importance;Petitioneris well-positioned to advance work; national benefits outweigh normal PERM process.
Advantages:
No employer sponsorship required; applicants only need to show their work benefits U.S. national interests.
Typical applicants:
Scholars, medical professionals, engineers, educators.