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Schedule-A Group II (Exceptional Ability in the Sciences or Arts; Exceptional Ability in Performing Arts)

Schedule A Occupations

Schedule A is comprised of certain occupations, as set forth at 20 CFR 656.15, for which Department of Labor (DOL) has determined there are not sufficient U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified and available. In addition, Schedule A establishes that the employment of aliens in such occupations will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of U.S. workers similarly employed.

The occupations listed under Schedule A Group II include:

  1. Sciences or arts (except performing arts) – Aliens (except for aliens in the performing arts) of exceptional ability in the sciences or arts including college and university teachers of exceptional ability who have been practicing their science or art during the year prior to application and who intend to practice the same science or art in the United States. For purposes of this group, the term “science or art” means any field of knowledge and/or skill with respect to which colleges and universities commonly offer specialized courses leading to a degree in the knowledge and/or skill. An alien, however, need not have studied at a college or university in order to qualify for the Group II occupation.
  2. Performing arts – Aliens of exceptional ability in the performing arts whose work during the past 12 months did require, and whose intended work in the United States will require, exceptional ability.

An employer must apply for a labor certification for a Schedule A occupation by filing an ETA Form 9089, in duplicate, with the appropriate USCIS Service Center, and NOT with DOL.

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