April Perez, Esq.

If you are planning on filing an O1B visa based on your extraordinary ability, you may need to provide some reference letters as part of the evidence for your application. You can use letters for various requirements. One specific requirement for the O1B that you will definitely need letters for is the requirement: Evidence the beneficiary has received significant recognition for achievements from organizations, critics, government agencies, or other recognized experts in the field in which the alien is engaged. Such testimonials must be in a form which clearly indicates the author’s authority, expertise, and knowledge of the alien’s achievement. The letters should come from individuals who work within the same field and explain their own background and accomplishments within that field. The individual should also be familiar with the applicant’s work and be able to attest to that person’s accomplishments within the specified field. Letters from individuals without experience within the same field as the a

The most important thing to understand is that it is not a denial. A request for evidence can be issued for any type of petition that is filed with USCIS. The request for evidence is usually issued by the reviewing officer if a specific document is missing or if the officer does not believe that the evidence provided is sufficient to meet the requirements for the petition to be approved.