While eligibility criteria is different for each certification sought, all applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents (green card holders). Please see the complete list here
This is a common, yet complicated area of eligibility. In some instances, the answer may be ‘yes’ provided both firms do not operate similar businesses and/or within similar industries. In our experience, common ownership in a similar business/industry is often grounds for denial, and at the very least, causes an application to be flagged for potential fraud.
The eligibility criteria varies for each certificate. Please click on the below links to learn more:
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