VSC-NIW RFE question, Please help!
I got an NIW-RFE from VSC, it is only one question about independent letter, see quote below:
"The letters submitted in behalf of the beneficiary are from intereseted parties, and while they are helpful tehy do not carry the same probative weight as opinions from experts and institutions that are clearly independent of the beneficiary. It is generally expected that an individual whose accomplishments have gone well beyond the circle of her personal acquaintances, would have letters of recommendation from sources beyond the circle of her personal acquaintances. In other words, if the beneficary's work is not highly praised apart from her personal and professional associates, then it is difficult to conclude that she is of national interest. Considering the extremely restrictive category being requested, it is expected that the record would include a wider range of letters.
Therefore, you are requested to submit opinions from experts and institutions that are clearly independent of the beneficiary."
Anyone have gotten similar RFE before?
My question is: Do I need to submit some independent letters only or do I need to submit other support materials, such as the invitation letter to review, the requesting email for suggestion from the persons outside my circle, etc that you can suggest? How many letters do you think is appropriate? I submited six letters at the first time, with two as independent letter.
Anxious to hear your suggestion!
yw7kyahoo
I got an NIW-RFE from VSC, it is only one question about independent letter, see quote below:
"The letters submitted in behalf of the beneficiary are from intereseted parties, and while they are helpful tehy do not carry the same probative weight as opinions from experts and institutions that are clearly independent of the beneficiary. It is generally expected that an individual whose accomplishments have gone well beyond the circle of her personal acquaintances, would have letters of recommendation from sources beyond the circle of her personal acquaintances. In other words, if the beneficary's work is not highly praised apart from her personal and professional associates, then it is difficult to conclude that she is of national interest. Considering the extremely restrictive category being requested, it is expected that the record would include a wider range of letters.
Therefore, you are requested to submit opinions from experts and institutions that are clearly independent of the beneficiary."
Anyone have gotten similar RFE before?
My question is: Do I need to submit some independent letters only or do I need to submit other support materials, such as the invitation letter to review, the requesting email for suggestion from the persons outside my circle, etc that you can suggest? How many letters do you think is appropriate? I submited six letters at the first time, with two as independent letter.
Anxious to hear your suggestion!
yw7kyahoo
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