Patent data is searchable on the USPTO. Should I attach screenshots?

Yes, it is worth attaching them. Even though your patents are registered and publicly accessible on the USPTO, including readable screenshots in your EB-2 NIW petition makes it easier for the adjudicator to review the evidence, since the record is right there in front of them without needing to leave your petition to verify it.

The screenshot works as supporting documentary evidence, not as a formal requirement. It reinforces the existence and authorship of the record and helps connect the patent to the impact of your work. For it to serve that purpose, the image must be clear and display the information that identifies the record, such as the patent number and the official source page.

• Make sure the screenshots are legible and not cropped.
• Show the official source of the search result (the USPTO page itself).
• Provide context for each screenshot, explaining what it demonstrates in your case.

The way evidence is presented is evaluated on a case-by-case basis, so it is worth reviewing the current guidelines from the USCIS and, if you have questions, going over the organization of your file with a specialist before submitting.

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