Google Play Best of Awards

Overview

Google's annual recognition of best apps and games on Play Store. High visibility and credibility.

Application Guide

EB-1A Criterion #1 Explanation

EB-1A Criterion #1 requires evidence of nationally or internationally recognized awards. USCIS evaluates the selection criteria, significance, number of recipients, and the awarding organization's prominence. The award should demonstrate you've risen above peers in your field.

Key EB-1A Benefits

• Direct Evidence: This opportunity directly satisfies EB-1A criterion #1 requirements by providing documented evidence of nationally or internationally recognized awards.
• Professional Recognition: With an EB-1A utility score of 9/10, this opportunity is highly prestigious and widely recognized by USCIS adjudicators as strong evidence of extraordinary ability.
• Sustained Achievement: Participating in this opportunity demonstrates continued excellence in your field over time, which is essential for establishing the sustained national or international acclaim that USCIS requires for EB-1A approval.

Strategic Guidance for Success

Award Prestige Standards

Awards provide third-party validation of excellence. USCIS evaluates the national or international scope, selection rigor, organization reputation, competitiveness, and professional recognition associated with awards.

Document each award with context: history, past recipients, selection criteria, applicant statistics, and media coverage. Letters from awarding organizations explaining significance are particularly valuable.

Building Your Award Portfolio

Successful EB-1A applicants often accumulate multiple awards over years. Research awards relevant to your field and assess your competitiveness. Industry awards, professional recognitions, and innovation prizes all potentially qualify.

Apply strategically. Start with achievable awards, then use those to strengthen applications for more prestigious ones. Build relationships for peer nominations. Document everything from the moment you receive recognition.

Building Your EB-1A Case

Requirements

EB-1A requires evidence of extraordinary ability through sustained acclaim. You must satisfy at least 3 of 10 USCIS criteria. Each opportunity in our database is evaluated for EB-1A relevance.

Quality Over Quantity

USCIS evaluates significance and impact, not just activity count. One prestigious recognition can outweigh many minor achievements. Document everything: selection process, organization prestige, and impact on your field.

Strategic Planning

• • Building a case typically takes multiple years
• • Start early and pursue opportunities strategically
• • Maintain detailed records of all achievements
• • Consider working with an immigration attorney

EB-1A Advantages

• • No job offer required
• • No labor certification needed
• • Faster processing times
• • Premium processing available

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