Salary O-1A

Criteria 8

Evidence that the beneficiary has either commanded a high salary or will command a high salary or other remuneration for services as evidenced by contracts or other reliable evidence.

USCIS determines whether the person has commanded or will command a high salary or other remuneration.

Examples of relevant evidence may include, but are not limited to:

• Tax returns, pay statements, or other evidence of past salary or remuneration for services;
• Contract, job offer letter, or other evidence of prospective salary or remuneration for services; and
• Comparative wage or remuneration data for the beneficiary’s field, such as geographical or position-appropriate compensation surveys.

The burden is on the petitioner to provide appropriate evidence establishing that the beneficiary’s compensation is high. Such evidence may include documentation demonstrating the beneficiary is highly compensated in relation to others in the field. Evidence regarding whether the person’s compensation is high relative to that of others working in the field may take many forms.

Examples may include, but are not limited to, geographical or position-appropriate compensation surveys and organizational justifications to pay above the compensation data. At Global Alliance, we understand the complexities of proving high salary eligibility for the O-1A visa. Our team ensures that applicants have the strongest possible case by gathering the necessary evidence and presenting it effectively.