USCIS Issues Extraordinary Ability Criteria Clarification

USCIS issued policy guidance to further clarify how USCIS evaluates evidence to determine eligibility for immigrant classification as a person of extraordinary ability. In response to feedback USCIS received after publishing updated guidance on this classification on September 12, 2023, this policy update provides additional guidance regarding the evaluation of evidence submitted in support of an E11 extraordinary ability petition. The guidance is effective immediately.