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Have you received any lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field of endeavor? are you, or have you been, a member of an association that requires outstanding achievements of its members as judged by recognized national or international experts? is there published material in professional or major trade publications or major media about you that relates to your work in the field?

What’s in the America COMPETES Act

the house rules committee has added a significant element missing from a senate innovation bill—visas for people who will produce innovations. House democrats addressed that oversight by adding two potentially game-changing measures for immigrant entrepreneurs and immigrants with ph. D. S in stem (science, technology, engineering and math) fields. If these measures become law, their impact could be far-reaching. (see sections 80301 to 80305 in the bill. )immigrant startup visa: the lack of a startup visa costs america talent, according to the national security commission on artificial intelligence. In its final report , the commission members said the absence of a startup visa places the united states at a disadvantage compared to other nations like canada in retaining and attracting foreign-born entrepreneurs.