NIW/EB1A Rec. Letters: Keywords?

[kiwigc]

Dear all,

Does anyone know about the keywords USCIS folks look for in the NIW/EB1A recommendation letters? If you have any info or know an already posted reply, let me know.

Thanks.

Regards.

KiwiGC

 

[vijaysaxena]

For NIW they look for
1-significance of the research work in national Interest.
2- your acheivment in the feild based on your publications, presentations, membership.
3-continuation of your research work and what you want to accomplish

I hope this helps.

 

[ChrisV]

I am confused by the subject of your question...

NIW/EB1A

Do you apply for EB1A?

Just checking before answering.

Chris

 

[drak70]

Dear all,

Does anyone know about the keywords USCIS folks look for in the NIW/EB1A recommendation letters? If you have any info or know an already posted reply, let me know.

Thanks.

Regards.

KiwiGC

FOR EB1-EB

make sure your letter is VERY VERY specific at least once e.g.kiwigc was author of the research which found that human brain is stimulated by EB1 gene in malaria which is a highly significant finding.

or
kiwigc was author of the research which found that human brain is stimulated by EB1 gene in malaria .This research is internationally significant because researchers around the world where malaria is prevalent will be able to base their decisions based.

The idea is if your letter mentiones things like he willl be become a good scientist high moral character etc phalana dhimaka is use.you have to IDENTIFY THE SPECIFIC RESEARCH FINDING IN YOUR OPINION./LETTER AUTHORS OPINION IS VERY SIGINIFICANT

 

[kiwigc]

Thanks vijaysaxena and drak70.

ChrisV: I am told that NIW is more likely to get approved than EB1A (see my other post on NIW Evaluation). So all my push is presently on NIW.

For EB1A some told me I need to have major media interview or research grants which I don't.

Regards,

KiwiGC

 

[waitabit]

Hi - I was advised to incorporate the following "catchphrases" into the letters: preeminent scholar, foremost/topmost in his/her field, the first to have done xyz, a leading expert, novel and groundbreaking research, international acclaim, among the very best researchers in xyz, seminal contributions.

I know how gratuitous these phrases sound - I was thoroughly embarressed, but most senior scientists already know that it takes such phraseolgy to get the job done. Good luck!