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Specialist
Regulations pertaining specifically to the Specialist category are
found at [22 CFR 62.26].
Specialists are experts in a field of specialized knowledge or skill,
who come to the United States to observe, consult, or demonstrate special
skills. (Professors, research scholars, short term scholars, and alien
physicians are excluded from this category.) Some examples of fields represented
include mass media communication, environmental science, youth leadership,
international educational exchange, museum exhibitions, labor law, public
administration, and library science.
The purpose of the specialist category is to facilitate exchange among
experts at scientific institutions, government agencies, museums, corporations,
libraries, and similar types of institutions. The maximum duration of
this category is one year. Please refer to the regulations for details.
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