Criterion C1
Awards and Documented Recognition
Can you show receipt and national or international recognition for excellence in your field?
Official criterion C1 • 8 CFR 204.5(h)(3)(i)
Key takeaways
- 1Show receipt of the award plus its national or international recognition for excellence in the field.
- 2Document the criteria, who selected winners, how competitive it was, its scope and prior recipients.
- 3Team awards can count if you connect yourself to receipt; employment at the winner is not receipt.
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