Can I submit LinkedIn screenshots to support endorsements in an EB-1 case?

LinkedIn screenshots can be included as supplementary material in an EB-1 extraordinary ability case, but they rarely stand on their own. Endorsements and recommendations on the platform may indicate recognition, yet they are easy to edit and remove, which tends to reduce the weight adjudicators place on this type of screenshot.

The best approach is to prioritize formal, verifiable evidence and use LinkedIn as reinforcement, not as a foundation. A generic social media endorsement carries less weight than a detailed, signed letter that explains what the person observed about your work and why it matters.

Sources that typically carry more weight:

• Detailed recommendation letters from recognized experts in the field.
• Publications, press coverage, and documented awards.
• Official or institutional records confirming your contribution.

Each case is evaluated on the totality of evidence, and consistency matters more than volume. To understand what qualifies and how to present it, review the current USCIS guidance and go over your documentation with a qualified specialist.

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