My 2 awards were in the same year and from the same entity. Do they count as 2?

Yes, 2 awards granted by the same entity in the same year can be presented as two separate distinctions in an EB-1 petition. There is no barrier to counting each one individually, but the fact that they come from the same source and the same period tends to draw closer scrutiny of the individual weight of each recognition.

For that reason, what makes the difference is not just the number of awards, but demonstrating that each one carries its own significance. Make the context of each award clear: the criteria used to grant it, who else was considered, and what that recognition represents in your professional trajectory.

• Document separately the criteria and relevance of each award.
• Show that they are not the same recognition repeated, but distinct honors with their own individual value.
• Provide context for the prestige of the entity that granted the awards.

When properly contextualized, both awards can strengthen your case even if they come from the same entity and the same year. It is worth verifying the current requirements with the USCIS and aligning your presentation strategy with a specialist.

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