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Judging: definition

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Judging is an O-1 / EB-1A criterion: you evaluated the work of others in your field. Peer review for journals, competition and award juries, hackathon judging and grant review all count - with documents proving the invitation and actual participation.

Show both the fact and the level: whom you judged, at whose invitation and why you were chosen. A single review is weaker than regular participation.

Where people in your field actually get judging roles (journals, competitions, programs) is in the catalog and the field guide; proof means invitations, jury lists, organizer letters.

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Judging: from community discussions

  • «How to choose an expert for a recommendation letter: founders or co-founders of successful startups (at least at Series A funding stage), C-level executives or VPs of large companies (100+ employees), investors, large customers, patent holders, government officials, leaders of prominent organizations.»

    Aghasi · from public community chats

  • «I ran into all kinds: a friend I talked to a lot (a former colleague) refused to even sign a recommendation letter, while some almost complete strangers, Americans, signed easily.»

    Alexander · from public community chats

  • «Three criteria were counted, but they still sent a denial because the person didn't prove their extraordinary ability. They won in court without any problem, it just takes a lot of time.»

    Kirill · from public community chats

Personal opinions of community members from public discussions, not legal advice.

Judging: related terms

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A reference definition, not legal advice. Requirements and procedures depend on your case - verify on uscis.gov.

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