Is it valid to attach blog posts or LinkedIn content about me in the EB-2 NIW?

Yes, blog posts or LinkedIn content can be included in your EB-2 NIW petition, but with careful judgment. They help when they reinforce your expertise, recognition, and the impact of your work, not when they serve only as self-promotion.

The weight of this material depends heavily on its source. Content that can be independently verified or that demonstrates recognition from third parties carries more value than a post on your own profile. In practice, press coverage, reputable outlets, and citations in specialized publications tend to carry more weight than personal social media.

For this reason, the ideal approach is to use this type of content as a complement, within a stronger overall body of evidence. Recommendation letters, testimonials, and mentions in external sources help establish credibility and provide context for each item.

Organize and explain the relevance of each document, and to calibrate this selection well, verify the most current guidance from USCIS or consult a specialist before assembling your petition package.

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