I submitted 2 repetitive letters and USCIS questioned them. Should I redo them?

It is worth reviewing before simply resubmitting. In the EB-1, each letter must add something new to your case, and repetitive letters tend to weaken the overall package rather than strengthen it. If USCIS questioned the redundancy, the message is that the letters were not sufficiently differentiated.

More than increasing the number of letters, the goal is to make each one count. A strong letter describes concrete, specific contributions from the unique perspective of the person signing it.

• Remove repeated passages and information that adds nothing new.
• Ask each author to highlight a different angle of your work.
• Prioritize clarity and concrete examples over generic praise.

Revising the material so that each document brings a unique contribution typically addresses the concern raised more effectively. Since each case is evaluated individually, it is worth reviewing the latest USCIS guidance and going over your strategy with a specialist.

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