Applicants with Exceptional Ability

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Exceptional ability means expertise significantly above that ordinarily encountered. To prove exceptional ability, an applicant must meet any three of the following standards:

• Degree relating to area of exceptional ability;
• License to practice the relevant profession;
• Membership in a professional association;
• Letter from current or former employer showing at least 10 years of experience in the relevant field;
• Proof the applicant has had a salary demonstrating exceptional ability; and/or
• Recognition for achievements and significant contributions to the field by peers, government entities, professional or business organization(s).

If an applicant cannot demonstrate at least three of the above, he/she may alternatively submit expert opinion letters to show exceptional ability.