Criterion C3
Published Material About You and Your Work
Does qualifying media substantively discuss you or your work?
Official criterion C3 • 8 CFR 204.5(h)(3)(iii)
Key takeaways
- 1The material must substantively discuss you or your work in professional, major trade or other major media.
- 2Include the full publication with title, date, author and any needed translation, not just screenshots.
- 3Passing mentions, company-only coverage and self-published, promotional or paid content are common weak points.
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