Criterion C5
Original Contributions of Major Significance
What was original, and what demonstrates major significance in the field?
Official criterion C5 • 8 CFR 204.5(h)(3)(v)
Key takeaways
- 1You must show both originality and major significance to the field, not just to your employer.
- 2Document what changed and who else adopted, cited, licensed or relied on your work.
- 3A patent alone, research with no influence, or impact stated only by you are common weaknesses.
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