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O-1A Science Recommendation Letter Exhibit

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Sample O-1 reference letter #2 from a DIY filing kit: a second 3-page example of how a recommender describes the applicant.

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About this document

A sample reference letter supporting an I-129 O-1A petition for a scientist in science and education. It describes the applicant's selection for a fellowship, publications on AAV transduction, work on gene therapy and cardiac ischemia models, and argues that the research serves U.S. health interests. The letter closes with a direct request to approve O-1A status.

Key points

  • Supports an I-129 petition for O-1A classification in science and education.
  • Says the applicant was selected for a Bioscience Initiative Fellowship from a competitive pool.
  • Cites work on AAV transduction and viral genome concatamerization to deliver larger genes.
  • States the applicant published pivotal papers, including one as first author in the Journal of Virology.
  • Notes later research on coronary artery ischemia/reperfusion models and heart attack gene therapy.
  • Mentions a newly received American Heart Association grant with the applicant as principal investigator.
  • Argues the applicant's combined gene-vector and surgical skills are hard to duplicate and benefit U.S. health.

What is inside

  1. Header and USCIS address
  2. Re: I-129 O-1A petition
  3. Credentials of the recommender
  4. Selection for fellowship
  5. AAV transduction research
  6. Cardiac ischemia and gene therapy
  7. Closing support for O-1A

When it helps

Serves as a recommendation letter for an O-1A petition, giving peer-style support for extraordinary ability in science. It also tries to connect the applicant's research to national-health importance and a continuing grant-funded project.

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