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Detailed Checklist of Required Documents

1. Passport

  • Send a PDF file including both sides/pages of the personal information section.

2. Degree Certificates

  • Provide your highest degrees (PhD, Master’s, Bachelor’s) in English.

  • No need to submit high school diplomas.

3. Personal Statement

  • This is a write-up presenting yourself, your experience, achievements, and career direction, helping your profile stand out and be persuasive to USCIS.

  • 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

  • Upload all papers as PDFs into a separate folder.

  • Name/number the PDF files to match the list in your CV for consistency.

6. Google Scholar Profile

  • Ensure your Google Scholar profile is entirely in English.

  • Remove papers that are irrelevant to the field in which you are applying for the Green Card.

7. Grants / Funding

  • List all relevant grants/funding – including those appearing in the Funding section of papers where you are the author.

  • If it is a grant in Vietnam without an accompanying paper, please submit:
    – Scan/photo of the original grant
    – English translation.

  • Sort the order of grants exactly as they appear in your CV.

8. Patent (if any)

  • Export the patent as a PDF.

9. Journal Editor

  • Prioritize sending the Certificate if available.

  • If not, take a screenshot of the email confirming your editor work → export to PDF.

10. Peer Reviewer

  • Compile all evidence into a single PDF file, ensuring images are clear.

  • Prioritize submitting the Certificate.

  • If not available, take a screenshot of the email confirming the review → convert to PDF.

11. Recommendation Letters

  • Attach recommendation letters (if they can be prepared in advance).

12. Awards / Honors (Optional)

  • Prioritize Certificates.

  • 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.

Contact Information

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  Falls Church , VA 22402 USA

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