Some letters are written in a very similar tone. Is that suspicious?

Letters with a very similar tone are not, by themselves, a problem, but they do warrant attention. In the EB-1, it is common for recommendation letters to follow a certain structure, especially when they are drafted from templates. The critical point is not the similarity itself, but rather the lack of personalization.

When multiple letters repeat the same generic praise without concrete details about your work, they lose impact and may raise questions about the authenticity of the support. What makes a letter compelling is the genuine knowledge the author has of your contributions.

To ensure each letter truly adds value, it is worth paying attention to a few points:

• adapt the text to the voice and experience of the person signing it;
• include concrete examples of your contributions and their impact;
• avoid identical phrases repeated from one letter to another;
• make sure the author genuinely knows your work.

If questions arise about the personalization or origin of the letters, it is worth reviewing them carefully and checking updated best practices with an official source or a trusted specialist before filing your petition.

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Victoria Harper

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