EB 2 NIW Reference Letter Template
EB 2 NIW Reference Letter Template
EB 2 NIW Reference Letter Template
USCIS
[Applicable Service Center Address]
Introduction
- It is a pleasure for me to write this letter in support of [Beneficiary]’s permanent residency and
national interest waiver.
1. Describe how the Beneficiary’s proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national
importance
2. Evidence that foreign national is well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor
- Describe how the Beneficiary has made a significant contribution in his field
o Provide a background on Beneficiary’s education and work experience.
o Introduction of the Beneficiary’s work of significant contribution.
For example, describe the underlying goals of beneficiary’s work
o How this issue has been dealt with traditionally
o The shortcomings of prior approaches
o What the Beneficiary has done to overcome these shortcomings
Detail what the Beneficiary actually does
The degree of skill required to do it
The impact of such work
o Provide specific examples
o Provide a personal opinion on Beneficiary’s work as perceived by other experts in the
field.
- Please provide an opinion / description on how these citations are significant by describing:
o The significance of the source;
o The significance of the article
- Please provide an opinion / description on how these citations are significant by describing:
5. Presentations
- The Beneficiary has presented both poster and platform presentations at various venues.
Please provide an opinion / description on how these presentations are significant by
describing:
- The Beneficiary has served as a peer reviewer / judge of the work of others. Please provide
an opinion / description on how this is significant by describing:
o Describe the Beneficiary’s role as a reviewer and how this was significant.
o Besides being a reviewer for a peer reviewed scholarly journal describe other
7. Awards
- Please provide an opinion / description on how these citations are significant by describing:
o Describe the distinction and how why the Beneficiary meets the standards of national
recognition for excellence;
o For more traditional “honor”, the letter should address the number of individuals in
competition for the award, the basis or criteria upon which it was awarded, and how
widely it is regarded in the field of endeavor.
8. Grants
- The Beneficiary has received awards or been given grants from highly competitive
organizations. Please provide an opinion / description on how these awards or grants are
significant by describing:
o For grants we would need to establish that the reason for funding was based on
recognized past accomplishments.
o Describe the significance of the association and clarify the requirements and discuss
how such memberships are viewed in the field.
10. Describe how on balance it would be beneficial to the United States to waive the
requirements of a job offer and thus of a labor certification.
o Whether, even assuming that other qualified U.S. workers are available, the United
States would still benefit from the foreign national’s contributions; and
Conclusion
Sincerely,
Signature
Name & Title