Journalistic texts about my project were written by me. Is that considered biased?

Yes, in the EB-2 NIW, journalistic texts you wrote yourself about your own project tend to be read as biased. They reflect your own perspective, so they carry less weight than evidence coming from outside sources.

The evaluation places value on independent recognition: material produced by third parties that impartially confirms the relevance of your work. This does not mean your own texts are useless, but they work better as a complement than as central evidence.

• News coverage and mentions written by independent outlets.
• Assessments and letters from experts who are not you.
• Citations of your work in third-party publications.

The overall documentation needs to be consistent and transparent. It is worth checking the updated guidelines on USCIS or consulting a specialist to properly balance self-produced material and external evidence before assembling your case.

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