guide to writing testimonials for o1 visa
[Letter head]
Department of Homeland Security
USCIS
To Whom It May Concern:
My name is XXX and [list bio, qualifications, awards and achievements here]
I know [beneficiary name] because [list why you know beneficiary]
[Explain why the beneficiary is extraordinary in their field. For example:
1. Describe the beneficiary’s work and their impact on audiences.
2. Has the beneficiary won lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence?
3. Is the beneficiary a member in associations in the field which demand outstanding achievement of their members?
4. Is there published material about the beneficiary in professional or major trade publications or other major media?
5. Has the beneficiary been asked to judge the work of others, either individually or on a panel?
6. Has the beneficiary made contributions of major significance to the field?
7. Has the beneficiary been the author of scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications or other major media?
8. Has the beneficiary’s work been displayed at artistic exhibitions or showcases?
9. Has the beneficiary performed a leading or starring role in distinguished productions? What is the role? Why is the production distinguished?
10. Has the beneficiary performed a leading or critical role for distinguished organizations? What is the role? Why is the organization distinguished?
11. Has the beneficiary achieved significant recognition in their field? Does the press cover the beneficiary and their work?
12. Does the beneficiary command a high salary or other significantly high remuneration in relation to others in the field?
13. Is the beneficiary a commercial success in the field?]
Without hesitation I wholeheartedly support this petition of [beneficiary’s name]. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
[Name]
[Address]
[Contact numer]
[Email]
Department of Homeland Security
USCIS
To Whom It May Concern:
My name is XXX and [list bio, qualifications, awards and achievements here]
I know [beneficiary name] because [list why you know beneficiary]
[Explain why the beneficiary is extraordinary in their field. For example:
1. Describe the beneficiary’s work and their impact on audiences.
2. Has the beneficiary won lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence?
3. Is the beneficiary a member in associations in the field which demand outstanding achievement of their members?
4. Is there published material about the beneficiary in professional or major trade publications or other major media?
5. Has the beneficiary been asked to judge the work of others, either individually or on a panel?
6. Has the beneficiary made contributions of major significance to the field?
7. Has the beneficiary been the author of scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications or other major media?
8. Has the beneficiary’s work been displayed at artistic exhibitions or showcases?
9. Has the beneficiary performed a leading or starring role in distinguished productions? What is the role? Why is the production distinguished?
10. Has the beneficiary performed a leading or critical role for distinguished organizations? What is the role? Why is the organization distinguished?
11. Has the beneficiary achieved significant recognition in their field? Does the press cover the beneficiary and their work?
12. Does the beneficiary command a high salary or other significantly high remuneration in relation to others in the field?
13. Is the beneficiary a commercial success in the field?]
Without hesitation I wholeheartedly support this petition of [beneficiary’s name]. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
[Name]
[Address]
[Contact numer]
[Email]