It must be shown how the beneficiary will continue working in the United States in the claimed area of expertise.
Many applicants overthink this part. In reality, doing simple thing aligns your future work with your past acclaim. Please continue to read to understand this better.
How to Show You Will Continue Working in Your Field After Approval
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One of the requirements in extraordinary-ability immigration categories is proving that you will keep working in your area of expertise after arriving in the United States. This requirement is often misunderstood because applicants focus heavily on achievements but overlook future intent. When future work is unclear or not documented, USCIS may add language such as:
“It has not been shown how the beneficiary will continue working in the United States in the claimed area of expertise.”
This usually happens when the petition does not include prearranged commitments, or when the candidate does not clearly state future plans. The good news is that this requirement is one of the easiest to satisfy once you understand what USCIS is asking for.
Why USCIS Needs This Information
Extraordinary-ability categories are designed for individuals who will continue contributing to the United States in the same field where they gained acclaim. USCIS wants confirmation that:
You are not switching fields
You will continue producing work at the same level of expertise
Your skills will benefit the country through ongoing activity in that area
If the petition does not explicitly show this, an RFE can be triggered, even if the rest of the case is strong.
What Evidence You Can Submit
USCIS provides examples of acceptable evidence, including:
Letters from current or future employers confirming your continued work in the field
Employment contracts showing upcoming engagements or roles
A personal statement that outlines how you plan to continue your work in the United States
These examples are not exhaustive, but they are the most straightforward.
A Simple Way to Satisfy the Requirement
Many applicants overthink this part. In reality, adding a clear sentence in a testimonial letter or personal statement often resolves the entire issue. For example:
“If granted approval, the candidate will continue working in the same field of expertise, contributing advanced work in [specific area], consistent with their established record of achievement.
(or)
I am confident that you will recognize that candidate is extremely worthy of the immigration benefit that he seeks and thus grant him so for the further benefit of this country.”
A few statements like this, aligns your future work with your past acclaim, which is exactly what USCIS needs to see.
What USCIS Is Looking For
Your evidence should show two things:
You are coming to the United States to continue working in the same field where you have achieved recognition.
Your future work aligns with the achievements that demonstrate you are among the small percentage at the top of your field.
It does not need to be complicated. USCIS is not asking for a business plan or project portfolio. They simply want reassurance that your extraordinary ability will continue to be applied in the United States.
This requirement is simple, but ignoring it can jeopardize an otherwise strong petition. A short statement in a letter, a clear explanation in your personal plan, or a contract showing continued activity is usually enough.
When done correctly, this part becomes one of the easiest pieces of the entire filing. Let your evidence make it unmistakable: you will continue contributing to the United States in the same field where you have already earned distinction.\
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