The expert letter or recommendation letter is one of the most important pieces of supporting evidence when filing a U.S. immigration benefit application, like applying either EB-1A or EB-2 NIW visa. This is a document, which is frequently required by USCIS and through which the qualifications and achievements of an applicant are determined.
What Is a USCIS Expert Letter?
An expert letter is a formal testimony of a person of authority in any field of the applicant, stating his or her unmatched skills in the domain, advancement of his or her research, or general contribution. It is not a blank letter of recommendation; it is an evidence-based, narrow letter of testimony to target the very specific criteria that USCIC is looking at.
Why Is the Expert Letter Important?
Expert letters help USCIS officers realize the importance of your work in case it is in a high-tech or academic field. Such letters are useful:
1. Explain the applicant’s contributions in layman’s terms
2. Validate achievements from an independent perspective
3. Address how the applicant’s work benefits the U.S.
Who Can Write an Expert Letter?
The ideal authors of expert letters include:
1. Professors or researchers in top academic institutions
2. Senior professionals in industry or government
3. Editors of reputed journals or conference chairs
4. Individuals with no personal or financial interest in your case
Letters from independent experts carry more weight than those from colleagues or collaborators.
What Should the Letter Include?
A strong expert letter should cover the following elements:
1. Author’s credentials and their connection to the field
2. Overview of the applicant’s work and contributions
3. Specific achievements and how they meet USCIS criteria
4. Independent assessment of the applicant’s impact
5. Statement of national interest (for EB-2 NIW) or extraordinary ability (for EB-1A)
Each letter should be personalized and avoid template-style language.
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