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USCOO O-1A preparation

Evidence & documents

How should I prepare memberships, awards and judging evidence?

Updated: October 29, 2026

Establish both the experience and the background required by the applicable criterion. Check admission standards for memberships, recognition and selection rules for awards, and actual participation in judging others’ work. Ordinary paid memberships, purchased awards and invitations without completed judging do not automatically satisfy the criteria. Keep original rules, invitations, completion records and verifiable organization information.

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Official policy resources

Use the official rules applicable at filing and the notices for your individual case.

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