To establish "international recognition," a petitioner MAY rely either on documentation of a major, one-time achievement by the group, such as the nomination for, or receipt of, a significant international award or prize, or at least three of the following:

1. Has and will perform as leading/starring group in productions/events with distinguished reputations; 
2. International recognition/acclaim for outstanding achievements; 
3. Has and will perform as leading/starring group for organizations with distinguished reputations; 
4. Record of major commercial/critically acclaimed success; 
5. Significant recognition from organizations, critics, GOVERNMENTS, other recognized experts; 
6. Commanded/will command high salary/other substantial remuneration relative to others SIMILARLY SITUATED.

To establish "international recognition," a petitioner may rely either on documentation of a major, one-time achievement by the group, such as the nomination for, or receipt of, a significant international award or prize, or at least three of the following: