RFE objection "Receipt not proven": how it was answered
Key answer
Under plain language, you must prove that the applicant actually received the prize or award. Add a diploma, certificate, letter from the organizer, winner page, or other direct proof of receipt.
The objection belongs to the "Awards" criterion. Below is what the community did to close it: the order of steps, the documents that were attached and the wording that went into the answer.
Steps that closed it
- Obtain an official letter from the organizer confirming receipt of the award.
- Attach a copy of the certificate, diploma, medal, or award notice.
- Prove that the award was actually presented to the applicant: photo, ceremony program, list of award recipients, website publication.
- Show the status of the award: selection criteria, number of participants, competition level, jury members.
- Add independent sources: media, archived pages, press releases, directories.
- If the original is unavailable, attach an explanation of the reason and secondary evidence.
- Translate all documents and certify the translation if required.
What was attached
- official confirmation from the organizer
- certificate or diploma
- list of winners
- ceremony program
- publication on the organizer's website
- media materials
- selection rules and criteria
- data on scope and competition
- certified translation
How the answer was worded
The petitioner received an award in a professional competition. This is supported by an official letter from the organizer, a copy of the diploma, the published list of award recipients, and the competition rules stating the selection criteria and level of competition.
A pattern, not a template to copy: the wording only works with your own facts behind it.
Where to check this
Other objections on this criterion
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