The .pro gTLD was developed for use
by certified professional worldwide. At the present time, these certified professionals are listed as: doctors, lawyers, and accountants. All .pro domain name applicants will be required to provide verification that they are qualified professionals in good standing in their respective fields of practice.
The registry sponsoring .pro, RegistryPro, LTD, has not released a definitive timeline for the registration process of .pro domain names.
The .pro customer advantage
There
are over 35 million certified professional lawyers, accountants and doctors in countries with high Internet penetration across the globe.
Market research shows professionals overwhelmingly prefer a restricted .pro name to a .com name.
Global census data shows professionals are higher wage earners and purchase more professional and marketing services than non-professionals
To build global awareness of the .pro brand, RegistryPro will launch extensive marketing campaigns through
associations, as well as in conjunction with registrars, to educate targeted markets about the .pro difference. | 
