How is extraordinary ability defined for scientists and business people?

The government defines extraordinary ability differently for someone seeking employment in the sciences, education, business, or athletics then it does for someone looking for employment in the arts. Extraordinary ability in the sciences or business, as well as education or athletics means a high level of expertise that shows a person is one of just a small percentage of people who have risen to the very top of their field of endeavor. Many graduate science and business students seeking employment hope to obtain an O-1 visa immediately after graduation, especially if they have written many scholarly articles, but the government assumes that graduate students, especially in the sciences, write articles. So this accomplishment alone will certainly not distinguish an O-1 candidate. To be qualified for an O-1, individuals must show that they have achieved practical success that puts them in the cream of the crop.

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