Can I write the documentation in the third person, such as ‘The candidate possesses…’?

Yes. When preparing documentation for the EB-2 NIW, there is no rule requiring you to write everything in the first or third person. The choice of perspective is yours, as long as the text accurately conveys your profile and the relevance of your work.

In practice, the third person appears naturally in documents written by others, such as recommendation letters and evaluation reports. It makes sense for someone attesting to your qualifications to write ‘The candidate possesses…’, because they are speaking about you, not for you.

• Letters and evaluations from third parties: the third person tends to sound more natural and impartial.
• Texts that originate from you: the first person can convey more authenticity.
• In either case: maintain consistency within each document.

The decisive point is not the pronoun, but rather the quality and accuracy of the content. The information must be clear, internally consistent, and easy to verify. Avoid promises of easy results and be cautious of marketing campaigns without solid backing.

Since each case is evaluated individually, it is worth checking the updated guidance from the official source (USCIS) and, if possible, reviewing your writing strategy with a specialist before filing.

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