Extraordinary ability: what it is
Updated: Author: Alina Kanametova
Extraordinary ability: definition
Key answer
The key companion concept is the field of endeavor: every piece of evidence is weighed against your specific field. An award or role must matter within it.
The standard of proof is preponderance of the evidence: showing a fact is more likely true than not. But at final merits the officer looks at the whole picture, so strong petitions build a coherent story of recognition.
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«If you're the founder yourself and there's basically nobody else in the company, you need to at least set up a board of directors that has the authority to hire or fire you, that is, so your employer is distinct from you.»
Eugene · from public community chats
«That's what I did. My cofounder is my nephew and of course he couldn't care less what I do. You can be/live anywhere and register a company here. And yes, that's the whole catch, your cofounder has to have the ability to fire you, otherwise your position is sort of not genuinely an employee one.»
community member · from public community chats
«You need a petitioner. That's not you) Either it's a cofounder with more than a 50% stake in the company, or any other person from your field with US citizenship, if you have letters from employers.»
Ekaterina · from public community chats
Personal opinions of community members from public discussions, not legal advice.
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