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leroythelion
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Originally posted by niw111
It will definately not harm your cause. The case officer will think twice before denying your petition or dismissing it without proper adjudication. Just my opinion. If anybody has other case experience with political pressure, please share it.
Would a Congressman be considered an "expert"? Otherwise it may look like he is just using his influence. Good point, though, about proper adjudication.
Brian
No, a congressman is not an expert, but their influence is substantial. I would absolutely submit their letter. They're not just an interested govenrment agency; they are interested government!
Even worse....the arbitrariness of the adjudication process is such that I was asked by my attorney if I knew any celebrities who would be prepared to write a letter on my behalf. The suggestion is that a letter from Oscar-winner so-and-so would create such a highlight in the dull day of the adjudicators in St Albans, Vermont, that it would create a positive predisposition to the case.
Even worse....the arbitrariness of the adjudication process is such that I was asked by my attorney if I knew any celebrities who would be prepared to write a letter on my behalf. The suggestion is that a letter from Oscar-winner so-and-so would create such a highlight in the dull day of the adjudicators in St Albans, Vermont, that it would create a positive predisposition to the case.
leroythelion
Registered Users (C)
Originally posted by kanus
No, a congressman is not an expert, but their influence is substantial. I would absolutely submit their letter. They're not just an interested govenrment agency; they are interested government!
My point is that elected officials are prohibited from using their influence to sway the decision of another government agency. They can ask why a certain case is pending but not ask that it be approved.
Jim (Mills), any thoughts on this?
Brian
leroythelion
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Originally posted by niw111
I am sure they can always review the case themselves as well as talk to subject experts and mention that in their letter and write something like "I have reviewed the case and have been assured by ..... and I believe that ....'s work is in national interest". Probably that might carry greater weight. Of course, if you get a letter from sombody like Ridge or Ashcroft or some other high ranking officials, than the wordings become academic and all other letters become just fillers.
Yes, but how they be able to know that the petitioner is "extraordinary" in the field of, for example, chemistry. I can see them stating that a particular project is in the national interest but they really can't comment on the credentials of the petitioner.
Brian
I was told that many senators have science advisors. A letter supported by the science advisor and written by the Senator could be useful for NIW case. One of my friend submitted such letter and his case was approved. But then, it is hard to gauge the impact of that particular letter in the approval process.
crystalview
Registered Users (C)
Hi, All:
I wonder if NIW recommedation letters be slightly modified (in the first and last paragraphs) and be used for EA1 (extraordinary ability) petition? For EA1, is it also necessary to emphasize the work in national interest ? Personally, I think that emphasizing national interest in EA1 petition will also put some weight on it. What's your opinion ? Any one has experience in doing both NIW and EA1 petition simutaneously ? thanks,
I wonder if NIW recommedation letters be slightly modified (in the first and last paragraphs) and be used for EA1 (extraordinary ability) petition? For EA1, is it also necessary to emphasize the work in national interest ? Personally, I think that emphasizing national interest in EA1 petition will also put some weight on it. What's your opinion ? Any one has experience in doing both NIW and EA1 petition simutaneously ? thanks,
leroythelion
Registered Users (C)
Originally posted by crystalview
Hi, All:
I wonder if NIW recommedation letters be slightly modified (in the first and last paragraphs) and be used for EA1 (extraordinary ability) petition? For EA1, is it also necessary to emphasize the work in national interest ? Personally, I think that emphasizing national interest in EA1 petition will also put some weight on it. What's your opinion ? Any one has experience in doing both NIW and EA1 petition simutaneously ? thanks,
I had used the same letters for both petitions. Both approved without RFE.
Brian
crystalview
Registered Users (C)
Brian:
could you tell me "when, where" your case was approved. thanks,
could you tell me "when, where" your case was approved. thanks,
leroythelion
Registered Users (C)
Originally posted by crystalview
Brian:
could you tell me "when, where" your case was approved. thanks,
Both approved in Summer 2001 at the VSC.
Brian
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tigermouse
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Brian,
When you used same letters for NIW and EB-1A petitions, did you just use photocopies of the letters for one of the petitions, or ask the experts to sign two copies of the letters? I just wonder if the INS accepts photocopy of the letters. In the letters, we shall not mention which category this petition is for, right? Your reply is appreciated.
When you used same letters for NIW and EB-1A petitions, did you just use photocopies of the letters for one of the petitions, or ask the experts to sign two copies of the letters? I just wonder if the INS accepts photocopy of the letters. In the letters, we shall not mention which category this petition is for, right? Your reply is appreciated.
leroythelion
Registered Users (C)
Originally posted by tigermouse
Brian,
When you used same letters for NIW and EB-1A petitions, did you just use photocopies of the letters for one of the petitions, or ask the experts to sign two copies of the letters? I just wonder if the INS accepts photocopy of the letters. In the letters, we shall not mention which category this petition is for, right? Your reply is appreciated.
A notarized copy was submitted for one, the original the other.
Brian
tigermouse
Registered Users (C)
Brian,
Thanks for your reply. Can I get the copies notirized in a bank? Do I need to have original letters for notirization? The problem is I've sent all original versions for my OR petition. And I only have copies left for my NIW petition.
Thanks for your reply. Can I get the copies notirized in a bank? Do I need to have original letters for notirization? The problem is I've sent all original versions for my OR petition. And I only have copies left for my NIW petition.
tigermouse
Registered Users (C)
Do I need to notarize copies of other letters from journals and conferences on which I published papers? Or only the copies of recommendation letters need to be notarized?
I notaried copies of recommendation letters at PostNet. They said all notaries can only notarize my signatures. So I had to write down "I certify this is a copy of the original of the letter" and signed and dated before them, and then they stamped next to my signature. I wonder if anyone has the similar experience with the notarization.
I notaried copies of recommendation letters at PostNet. They said all notaries can only notarize my signatures. So I had to write down "I certify this is a copy of the original of the letter" and signed and dated before them, and then they stamped next to my signature. I wonder if anyone has the similar experience with the notarization.