first-preference EB-1 immigrant visa. An alien must be able to demonstrate extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics through sustained national or international acclaim. Achievements must be recognized through extensive documentation. No offer of employment is required. An alien must provide evidence of a one-time achievement (i.e., Pulitzer, Oscar, Olympic Medal), or meet 3 of 10 criteria below and demonstrate that he or she has: A level of expertise indicating that the individual is "one of that small percentage who have risen to the very top of the field of endeavor". Sustained national or international acclaim and that his or her achievements have been recognized in the field of expertise. E11 classification and E16 classification are the same except E11 is issued for people currently living outside the United States, whereas E16 is issued to people who currently reside in the United States and would like to adjust their immigration status. Eligibility criteria The alien must prove eligibility by meeting the requirement in a two-step analysis, according to a standard adopted by USCIS since 2010 (see Kazarian v. USCIS). Part One: Initial Evidence In Part One, the alien must meet three out of the ten listed criteria below to prove extraordinary ability in the field: 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 about you in professional or major trade publications or other major media Evidence of judging 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 work has been displayed at artistic exhibitions or showcases Evidence of performance of a leading or critical role in distinguished organizations Evidence that of high salary or other significantly high remuneration in relation to others in the field Evidence of commercial successes in the performing arts In addition to the above, the regulations add the following flexibility: "If the above standards do not readily apply to the beneficiary's occupation, the petitioner may submit comparable evidence to establish the beneficiary's eligibility." Part Two: Final Merits Determination Meeting the minimum requirement of providing evidence relating to at least three criteria does not,