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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

  1. 1Show receipt of the award plus its national or international recognition for excellence in the field.
  2. 2Document the criteria, who selected winners, how competitive it was, its scope and prior recipients.
  3. 3Team awards can count if you connect yourself to receipt; employment at the winner is not receipt.

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