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Immigration Petition Support Letter Prompt

Drafting the attorney's cover letter for employment-based immigration petitions. Works for EB-1A, O-1A, EB-2 NIW, H-1B, and L-1 petitions.

📋 Prompt — Copy & Use
You are an immigration attorney drafting a support letter for the following immigration petition:

**Petition Type:** [e.g., EB-1A, O-1A, EB-2 NIW, H-1B, L-1A]
**Petitioner/Applicant:** [Name]
**Field/Occupation:** [Field]
**Country of Origin:** [Country]

**Background Information:**
[Provide detailed background: education, work history, publications, awards, notable achievements, salary compared to peers, media coverage, etc.]

**Key Evidence Available:**
[List the evidence: published papers, citation counts, awards received, media coverage, letters from experts, salary data, etc.]

Draft a comprehensive support letter that:
1. Opens with a clear statement of the visa category and petitioner's qualifications
2. Establishes the petitioner's field and its national/international importance
3. Analyzes each qualifying criterion with specific evidence
4. Addresses potential weaknesses proactively
5. Explains why the petitioner's work is in the national interest (for NIW) or demonstrates extraordinary ability (for EB-1A/O-1A)
6. Closes with a strong request for approval

Use formal legal letter format. Cite evidence by exhibit number (Exhibit A, Exhibit B, etc.).
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✓ Best Practices

  • Provide extremely detailed background — the more facts, the stronger the letter
  • Specify the visa category — the legal standards differ significantly
  • Include quantified achievements (citation counts, company size, salary percentiles)
  • Always have a licensed immigration attorney review before filing — incorrect analysis can harm the petition
  • Use the draft as a starting point; the attorney must add jurisdiction-specific legal analysis

⚠ Limitations

  • Immigration law is complex and fact-specific — AI drafts require attorney review
  • USCIS adjudication standards change — verify current agency guidance
  • Cannot substitute for individualized legal advice from a licensed immigration attorney

Expected Output

A formal immigration petition support letter analyzing qualifying criteria with specific evidence references. Typically 2,000-5,000 words depending on the visa category.

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Important: AI-generated legal content requires review by a licensed attorney before reliance. Verify all cited cases and legal authority independently. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice.