Professionals: Special Rules for H-1B3 Fashion Models

Fashion models of distinguished merit and ability may qualify for H-1B3 status. The model must demonstrate prominence in the fashion field, meaning a high level of achievement as evidenced by a degree of skill and recognition substantially above that ordinarily encountered. Essentially, the model must be renowned or well-known in the field.

Normally, letters from top modeling agencies, expert or critic recognition, awards, copies of magazine photos, media articles, runway photos, portfolio contents, etc. are utilized to demonstrate prominence.