Does the EB-2 NIW accept self-assessments from the applicant?

In the EB-2 NIW, it is natural for the candidate to highlight their own merits in the petition, but a stand-alone self-assessment is rarely enough to support the case. What truly counts is objective, independent evidence of your accomplishments and the impact of your work.

This happens because an assessment made by the interested party can be seen as biased. Recommendation letters and opinions from recognized experts, by contrast, offer external verification and lend more credibility to the narrative, confirming the relevance of your contributions to the United States.

In practice, the self-assessment helps organize and present your story, but it needs to be anchored in concrete proof. Since USCIS reviews each case individually, it is worth building a solid set of evidence, avoiding promises of easy results, and confirming the current requirements at the official source or with a specialized professional.

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