Learn about the AsisVisa tool and follow the 11 steps to prepare your letter of recommendation.
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Letters of recommendation can provide supporting evidence for certain applications for permanent residency in the United States. However, writing them can be complicated when you don't know what information to include, how to explain professional achievements, or how to demonstrate the impact of a contribution.
To facilitate this process, AsisVisa offers an application that guides the applicant through 11 steps to structure a letter based on their own answers. Learn how the tool works and what information is requested at each stage.
A letter of recommendation allows someone familiar with the applicant's work to explain their career path, contributions, and the significance of their achievements. Its usefulness depends on the applicant's immigration status and the specific circumstances of each case.
For example, in an EB-2 petition with a national interest exemption (NIW), these letters can help contextualize professional contributions and the potential impact of the proposed work. However, their content must be consistent with the facts and supplemented with other evidence when appropriate. No letter guarantees approval of a Green Card.
The process begins when the declarant receives an email with the information needed to complete the letter. Then, they log into the application and answer 11 questions in consecutive steps.
Each section includes instructions and examples to guide your answers. In addition, the platform features AI-powered writing support tools.
Upon completion of the 11 steps, the responses are transformed into a structured letter based on the information provided. Subsequently, the AsisVisa team performs the corresponding translation and generates the digital signature.
Contact information is requested to identify the sender of the letter: full name, position, institution or organization, address, telephone number, and email address, if possible. This information helps to contextualize their professional role.
The declarant must explain that they wish to support the applicant's application for permanent residence. For example: "I am writing this letter to support the application for permanent residence of [name], whose professional work I have had the opportunity to become familiar with." The wording should be tailored to the actual circumstances of the case.
This includes academic qualifications, work experience, areas of specialization, and current position. Memberships in professional associations and positions held within them may also be mentioned. This information helps to understand the declarant's experience in evaluating the applicant's work.
The actual relationship between the two individuals must be described. This could involve professional collaboration or knowledge of research, publications, articles, and professional presentations. The important thing is to explain how the declarant is familiar with the applicant's background and the basis for their opinions.
The applicant must identify which elements are original, innovative, or differentiating compared to existing practices in their field. Instead of resorting to general praise, it is advisable to describe specific contributions. An innovation should not be attributed to the applicant if there is no basis for doing so.
The situation prior to the contribution is described: relevant methods, technologies, approaches, and limitations. This context allows us to understand how work was done previously and what differences, if any, the applicant's work introduced.
The declarant explains how the contributions have influenced their professional practice or that of others. They may mention methodological changes, the adoption of solutions, and verifiable results. Concrete examples help to demonstrate the true scope of the work without resorting to claims that are difficult to prove.
This section addresses the potential medium- and long-term effects. The declarant may explain how the work would contribute to the sector's development and what benefits it could generate for the United States. Projections must be substantiated and presented as possibilities, not guaranteed outcomes.
It should be indicated whether other professionals, institutions, or organizations have replicated, adapted, or used your techniques and results. Examples of adoption can demonstrate usefulness and relevance, provided there is supporting evidence. If this has not occurred, the contrary should not be claimed.
The declarant must explain how the work could transcend an organization or locality and relate to U.S. interests, such as innovation, competitiveness, or economic development, where applicable. A high-ranking position or individual success does not automatically demonstrate national significance.
The letter concludes with a clear recommendation, connected to the achievements, contributions, and impact described. In an EB-2 NIW petition, the petitioner may also explain why they believe it is beneficial for the United States to grant permanent residency without requiring the traditional job offer and labor certification. This exemption falls under that category, and the letter alone does not guarantee its approval.
The AsisVisa app makes organizing information easier through guided questions, examples, and writing support tools. This allows the applicant to understand what to include in each section and generate a structured letter based on their answers.
Learn about the tool and follow the steps to prepare your letters of recommendation. Remember that the information must reflect real facts and that each immigration request requires an evaluation according to its category and circumstances.
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