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13. U.S. Immigration Options for Fashion Models Working in the United States

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EB-1 Green Card

Some models may be eligible for EB-1 permanent residency if they can demonstrate that they possess an ability that is “extraordinary” through sustained national or international acclaim. The achievements must be recognized in his/her field through extensive documentation and no offer of employment is required.

Similar to the O-1 [non-immigrant] visa, the model must meet 3 out of the 10 listed criteria below to prove extraordinary ability:

Evidence of receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence
Evidence of membership in associations in the field which demand outstanding achievement of their members
Evidence of published material in professional or major trade publications or other major media
Evidence that the applicant have been asked to judge the work of others, either individually or on a panel
Evidence of original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance to the field
Evidence of authorship of scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications or other major media
Evidence that the applicant’s work has been displayed at artistic exhibitions or showcases
Evidence of performance of a leading or critical role in distinguished organizations
Evidence that the applicant commands a high salary or other significantly high remuneration in relation to others in the field
Evidence of commercial successes in the performing arts

https://maxlawinc.com/u-s-immigration-options-for-international-models-working-in-the-united-states/#:~:text=Models%20from%20all%20over%20the,the%20EB%2D1%20green%20card
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No idea what evidence Melania submitted with her Petition but I found this ruling on an unrelated case involving another fashion model. Note: Melania's petition would probably have been filed at the Vermont Service Center, not the Nebraska Service Center.

Non-Precedent Decision of the Administrative Appeals Office
Appeal of Nebraska Service Center Decision
Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (Extraordinary Ability)

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/B2%20-%20Aliens%20with%20Extraordinary%20Ability/Decisions_Issued_in_2023/OCT052023_01B2203.pdf