IMpressive curiculum vitae. verifying his ttemendou, accomplishments in bolh the fashion and modeling industries. li, t FICA N Y_AB THE ARTS Under the Miscellaneous and Technical immigration and Nationality Amendments of 1991, petitions for classification as an Alien of Extraordinary Ability in the Arts must be supporled by evidence of “dislinction". According to 8 CFR §214.2(0) (3) (ii). “distinction” means high level of achievemeni in the field of arts as evidenced by a degree of skill and recognition substantigily above that ordinarily encountered to the extent thal a person described as prominent is renowned, leading, or well-known in the fields of arts, This evidence may consist of proof thai the alien musi be recognized as being prominent in his field of endeavor as demonsirated by the folowing according to 8 CFR §214.2{0)(3} {iv}: A. Evidence that the alien has been nominated for or has been the recipient of significant! national or inlernational awards or prizes In the pariicular fleld such as an Academy Aword, an Emmy, a Grammy, or a Director's Gulld Award, or B. At least three of the following forms of documentation: (1) Evidence thai the allen has performed, and will perform, services as a lead or starring participant In productions or events, which have a distinguished reputation as evidenced by critical reviews, advertisements, publicity releases, publications contracts, or endorsements; (2) Evidence that the alten has achieved national or International recognition for achlevements evidenced by eriiical reviews or ofher published materials by of about the Individual In major newspapers, trade journals, magazines, or other publications: {3} Evidence that the alien has performed, and will perform, In a lead, staring, of critical role for organizations and establishments that have a distinguished repuiction evidenced by articles In newspapers, bade journals, publications, of testimonials: (4) Evidence that the alien has a record of major commercial or crit