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An independent written opinion of a specialist in the field for EB‑1, EB‑2 NIW, O‑1, H‑1B and L‑1B petitions. The expert's CV is attached; the author's status is verified in the public IAE registry by QR code.
Authors in the public IAE registry · Draft reviewed with your attorney
The letter follows the standard of the category.
Analysis under the three prongs of Matter of Dhanasar: the substantial merit and national importance of the endeavor, the applicant's position to advance it, and the balance of interests in favor of waiving labor certification.
Assessment of the contribution, originality and recognition against the level of the field: measurable results and industry recognition in science, business, technology or the arts.
Reasoning that the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in the specialty, with an analysis of the duties. For L‑1B, confirmation of specialized knowledge of the company's products and processes.
Six categories, each with its own standard of analysis.
National Interest Waiver. Analysis under the three Dhanasar prongs, including the balance of interests in favor of waiving labor certification.
Extraordinary Ability. Assessment of the contribution, originality and recognition against the level of the field.
Outstanding Researcher or Professor. Recognition of research achievements and their significance against the level of the field.
Extraordinary ability. Based on measurable results and industry recognition in science, business, technology or the arts.
Specialty Occupation. Reasoning that the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in the specialty, with an analysis of the duties.
Specialized Knowledge. Confirmation of specialized knowledge of the company's products and processes.
How to order
Deadlines are fixed when the order is confirmed. For cases with tight deadlines there is a 48‑hour urgent mode.
Step 1 · 1 day
Send the applicant's CV, a description of the achievements or the position, and the draft petition. The secretariat confirms receipt and requests anything missing.
Step 2 · 1 day
An expert from the registry in the subject area; the cost and deadline are confirmed. You approve the candidate and the CV before work starts.
Step 3 · up to 3 days
The expert prepares the draft; the applicant and the attorney make factual clarifications, one iteration is included. The signed letter and CV come as a PDF, a paper original with delivery on request. Up to 5 business days in total.
On letterhead, signed by the expert, with analysis under the category's criteria: Dhanasar for EB‑2 NIW, the regulatory criteria for EB‑1 and O‑1, the specialty occupation factors for H‑1B.
Attached to the letter. The author's status and credentials are open in the public registry; verification by QR code and Member ID.
The draft goes to the applicant and the attorney before signing; one iteration of factual edits is included. The expert's conclusions remain independent.
Who writes the letter, how the draft is reviewed and what it confirms.
Yes. The draft goes to the applicant and the attorney before signing; one iteration of edits is included. The expert's conclusions remain independent.
A registry expert in the relevant subject area. The candidate and the CV are agreed with the client before work starts.
No. USCIS weighs the letter together with the other materials, and the decision is the agency's. Neither IAE nor the expert influences the decision.
No. IAE provides an independent expert opinion. IAE is not a law firm; case strategy requires a licensed immigration attorney.
The standard timeline is up to 5 business days, the urgent one is 48 hours. The cost depends on the category and the volume of materials. The secretariat confirms the cost, deadline and the expert within one business day.
Enter the Member ID from the letter on the status check page or scan the QR code: the category, specialization, attestation date and record status open.
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The standard timeline is up to 5 business days, the urgent one is 48 hours. The cost depends on the category and the volume of materials; the cost, deadline and the expert are confirmed within one business day.
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