Detailed Checklist of Required Documents
1. Passport
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Send a PDF file including both sides/pages of the personal information section.
2. Degree Certificates
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Provide your highest degrees (PhD, Master’s, Bachelor’s) in English.
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No need to submit high school diplomas.
3. Personal Statement
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This is a write-up presenting yourself, your experience, achievements, and career direction, helping your profile stand out and be persuasive to USCIS.
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Refer to professional Personal Statement templates to clearly demonstrate your career – influence – development direction in the US.
4. Career Summary
Content needs to prioritize the future.
Recommended ratio:
– 30–40%: Past achievements and experience.
– 60–70%: Current plans, goals, and future career direction.
Suggested CV template for EB-2 NIW / EB-1A.
5. Research Papers
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Upload all papers as PDFs into a separate folder.
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Name/number the PDF files to match the list in your CV for consistency.
6. Google Scholar Profile
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Ensure your Google Scholar profile is entirely in English.
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Remove papers that are irrelevant to the field in which you are applying for the Green Card.
7. Grants / Funding
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List all relevant grants/funding – including those appearing in the Funding section of papers where you are the author.
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If it is a grant in Vietnam without an accompanying paper, please submit:
– Scan/photo of the original grant
– English translation. -
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Sort the order of grants exactly as they appear in your CV.
8. Patent (if any)
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Export the patent as a PDF.
9. Journal Editor
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Prioritize sending the Certificate if available.
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If not, take a screenshot of the email confirming your editor work → export to PDF.
10. Peer Reviewer
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Compile all evidence into a single PDF file, ensuring images are clear.
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Prioritize submitting the Certificate.
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If not available, take a screenshot of the email confirming the review → convert to PDF.
11. Recommendation Letters
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Attach recommendation letters (if they can be prepared in advance).
12. Awards / Honors (Optional)
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Prioritize Certificates.
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If not available, take a screenshot of the email or confirmation document → save as PDF.
Note When Preparing the Application
Preparing an EB-1A and EB-2 NIW application is a meticulous process requiring accuracy. Adhering to basic requirements — English – PDF – consistent presentation — will help your file be processed quickly, logically, and professionally.
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