ON LETTERHEAD OR NAME AND ADDRESS

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DO NOT SEND TO IMMIGRATION

[DATE]

Director

INS Service Center

Dear Director:

I understand that you are considering an Extraordinary Ability Immigrant Visa Petition from ___________.  I am well acquainted with _______________, as I have worked extensively with him in [DESCRIBE HOW YOU KNOW _______________]. 

Before I address the impact of _______________’s work in the United States, a short synopsis of my own expertise and background is in order.  [PLEASE INSERT A TWO TO THREE PARAGRAPH DESCRIPTION OF YOURSELF ESPECIALLY FOCUSING ON YOUR BACKGROUND IN THE AREA OF EXPERTISE, EITHER PRIVATE OR PUBLIC, AND ATTACH A RESUME TO THE LETTER.]   My attached resume/biography further details my employment background and expertise.

[PLEASE INSERT A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE CURRENT STATUS OF THIS AREA OF RESEARCH IN THE UNITED STATES, FOCUSING ON THE CURRENT RESEARCH BEING DONE BY YOURSELF THAT IS RELATED TO _______________'S WORK].

_______________’s knowledge and understanding of [INSERT AREA OF EXPERTISE] are desperately needed by United States.  [DESCRIBE WHO NEEDS THIS RESEARCH EXPERTISE AND WHY].  Without someone of _______________’s background and prestige, the United States' research in this area will be severely and negatively affected.  [DESCRIBE WHY WITHOUT HIS/HER ASSISTANCE THE U.S. WOULD LOSE VALUABLE TIME AND EXPERTISE].  _______________’s presence in the United States as a researcher and scientist will facilitate and enhance our standing and will certainly lead to [DESCRIBE PROSPECTIVE RESULTS OF _______________’S WORK AND WHY THAT WOULD BE HELPFUL TO THE UNITED].

I appreciate your time in considering this letter.  If I can be of further service, please contact me.

Very truly yours,

[NAME AND TITLE]