Is there an official recommendation letter template for EB-2 NIW?

No. There is no official template for recommendation letters in the EB-2 NIW process. Letters must be personalized, reflecting each candidate’s specific experience and contributions, not based on a standardized form.

What makes a strong letter is its concrete content. A letter gains strength when it describes, with real examples, the professional’s career, the results they achieved, their recognition in the field, and how their work connects to the national interest of the United States.

• Personalize each letter instead of reusing generic text.
• Include specific examples and results, not vague praise.
• Show the authority of the signer and their relationship with your work.

Since the ideal combination of letters depends on each applicant’s profile, it is worth planning each letter carefully and, if needed, reviewing the full set with a specialist before submitting the petition.

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