Checklist

Recommendation letter preparation checklist

A planning checklist for useful EB-1A and EB-1B support letters that stay specific, corroborated, and source-aware.

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Review context

Why this checklist is included in the resource hub.

Reviewed against USCIS EB-1 and Policy Manual materials on 2026-04-26.

Checklist groups

Expand each group as you collect or review evidence.

Prioritize people with first-hand knowledge of specific work, impact, judging, research, implementation, or field recognition.
Separate independent experts from close collaborators so counsel can weigh each letter's role.
Record the writer's title, institution, field relevance, and relationship to the applicant.