The concept of "extraordinary ability" has a variety of meanings within USCIS regulations. While in the context of business and science it refers to "those at the top of their field," in the entertainment industry, it has a lower threshold, referring to the highly talented. This panel discusses the significance of these differing standards, how to meet the regulatory criteria, and necessary documentation in representing these cases. Jonathan Ginsburg, Mark D. Koestler, Laya R. Kushner, Ian David Wagreich