How to cite an internal award in EB-1 if the jury was composed of external specialists?

In EB-1, an internal award can be included in your petition as long as you explain the context clearly. The strength of your case lies precisely in the fact that the selection was carried out by a jury of external specialists, which adds credibility to the recognition.

The recommendation is to document the award as a recognition from your organization, making it clear that the selection process was conducted by independent evaluators. This shows that the award was not arbitrary and that your performance was judged by qualified, impartial professionals.

To strengthen this point in your documentation, aim to detail:

• who the external jurors were and their relevance in the field;
• the methodology used in the evaluation and selection;
• the criteria adopted to grant the award.

The clearer and more transparent this account is, the easier it becomes for the adjudicating authority to see the technical backing behind the recognition. Since each case is evaluated individually, it is worth verifying the updated requirements and building the petition with the support of a specialist.

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