The EB-1A category is for individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and recognition for their achievements through extensive documentation, such as awards, publications, memberships, and significant contributions to their field.

The O visa is for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement in their field, including sciences, education, business, or athletics. This can be a suitable option for employers seeking individuals with exceptional skills or talents. By obtaining an O-1 visa, individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement have the opportunity to work temporarily in the United States in their field and contribute their talents and expertise to U.S. employers and organizations.

The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) allows individuals who are members of the professions holding advanced degrees or individuals of exceptional ability to seek a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirements if their work is deemed to be in the national interest of the United States. Applicants must demonstrate that their work has substantial merit and national importance and that they are well-positioned to advance their work in the United States.

The EB-4 category is for religious workers who are coming to the United States to work in a full-time, compensated position in a religious vocation or occupation. This category includes ministers, religious professionals, and other individuals working in religious occupations or vocations. Employers must sponsor religious workers, and applicants must meet specific criteria, including having a qualifying job offer from a religious organization and meeting the requirements of the religious denomination.

Individuals in the fields of theater, drama, directing, and the arts may qualify for employment-based immigration through various categories, such as the EB-1A Extraordinary Ability category or the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) category if their work is deemed to be in the national interest. Additionally, artists and performers may be sponsored for employment-based visas by U.S. employers through the O-1 visa category for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement in their field.