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RFE objection "Not about the applicant and their work": how it was answered

Key answer

The material does not show that the publication is specifically about the applicant and relates to their work in the claimed field. Add articles where the main focus is the applicant, their role, achievements, and work in the relevant field.

The objection belongs to the "Media about you" criterion. Below is what the community did to close it: the order of steps, the documents that were attached and the wording that went into the answer.

Steps that closed it

  1. Select only materials where the applicant is named directly and their professional work is described
  2. Exclude publications where the applicant is mentioned only in a list, quote, or as a representative of the organization without analysis of their work
  3. For each article, highlight the passages showing the applicant's contributions, projects, achievements, or expertise
  4. Prepare a brief explanation: why the article is specifically about the petitioner and how it relates to their work
  5. Add translations, screenshots, links, publication date, media details, and reach
  6. If the piece is about a project or company, prove the petitioner's personal role with documents and quotes from the article

What was attached

  • Headline or lead mentioning the petitioner
  • Paragraphs describing the petitioner's work, achievements, contributions, or expert opinion
  • Author bio or media profile confirming the source's independence and significance
  • Documents linking the petitioner to the described project: contract, certificate, letter, portfolio
  • Line-by-line translation of key excerpts if the publication is not in the language of review

How the answer was worded

The publication is an article about the petitioner because it explicitly states the petitioner's professional role, specific contribution to the project, and the results of the petitioner's work. The piece is not a mere mention because it includes a separate description of the petitioner's activities and an assessment of the petitioner's expertise by an independent media outlet.

A pattern, not a template to copy: the wording only works with your own facts behind it.

Where to check this

Other objections on this criterion

Reference information and community experience, not legal advice. The AAO figures are lessons from appeals, not approval odds; fees and timelines change - verify on uscis.gov.