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Document Requirements for a Norway Visa Application

List of documents that you should submit when applying for a visa to Norway and document guidelines

When you apply for a visa to Norway , you must hand in a set of documents along with your application. The Norway Visa requirements depend on the type of visa you want to apply for, as well as your nationality, your circumstances, or the specific Embassy in which you are applying.

However, there is a standard set of requirements that nearly all applicants have to submit, such as the Application Cover Letter, passport, pictures, and so on.

Norway Visa Requirements

The documents you have to submit when applying for a Norwegian Visa are:

• Your passport.
• Application Cover Letter.
• Passport-size pictures.
• Proof of employment.
• Travel health insurance.
• Bank statements.
• Travel itinerary.
• Invitation/Guarantee letter (if applicable).
• Proof of accommodation.
• Birth certificate.
• Marriage certificate (if applicable).

Then, depending on the specific reason you are traveling for, you may also need additional documents.

Make sure you hand in the original documents along with a copy for each of them. If any need to be translated, hand in the translated document as well as the original.

You have to submit your original passport along with copies of all the used pages in the passport. This includes the personal information page along with pages of any previous visas.

If you had any visas not included in your passport, include them as well.

Your passport must be valid for another three months after your Norway visa expires .

Application Cover Letter

To apply for a Norway Visa, you initially have to register on the website of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) and complete an online application. Once you do this, you will receive an email with a Cover Letter (as a PDF attachment) , which you have to print out and submit with the rest of your documents.

Visa Pictures

You need at least one picture which meets Schengen Visa photo requirements. As such, it must be:

• On a white background
• Recently taken (within the last three months)
• 35x40mm dimensions
• Your face must be fully visible
• The picture must be of high quality (no shadows, discoloration, over-exposure, etc.)
• Don’t wear a hat. Head coverings are only allowed for religious purposes, and in that case, it must not cover your face.

Proof of Employment Status

If you are employed, self-employed, or a student, you have to submit the relevant documents as proof:

• Your work contract
• Permission for work leave, issued by your employer
• Bank statements for the last three months
• Certificate of business registration
• A Letter or Certificate from your university, college, or school
• Your Certificate of Retirement/Pension

Travel Health Insurance

Since Norway is part of the Schengen Visa Agreement, when you apply for a Norway Visa, you need travel insurance that complies with Schengen requirements. Your insurance policy must cover at least €30,000 for medical emergencies and evacuation in Norway and the entire Schengen Zone.

Bank Statements

You have to prove that you can cover your financial expenses when you are in Norway. As such, you should submit your bank statements (or other proof of finances), which show that you have at least NOK 500 per day (appx. USD 55) for the whole trip.

If you do not have enough money for your trip, then you need a Guarantor, such as a friend or family member who lives in Norway.

Travel itinerary

The travel itinerary is usually required in the form of a round trip reservation by Embassies. Therefore, to prove that you will return to your home country you will be asked to provide proof that you have booked a return ticket to your home country.

Invitation/Guarantee Letter

These documents are required only if you are travelling to Norway to visit friends or family members or for business purposes. As such:

• A “Guarantee Form for Visit” which your family member or friend has to fill and print out from the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) website.
• Invitation Letter for Visa Application , which they must sign
• A copy of your family member or friend’s passport or of their Norway Residence Permit, as applicable.
• A Letter of Invitation from the company you will visit in Norway, which states how long you will be there and the reason of your travel. It must also include their organization number.
• A Letter from the company you work in, in your home country, which states the nature of your business and the relations they have with the Norwegian company.

Proof of Accommodation

When you apply for a Norwegian Visa, the Embassy may also ask you to submit proof of accommodation in Norway. This can be:

• Hotel reservation or other tourist accommodation booking
• Rental agreement
• A letter from your guarantor confirming that you will stay with them

Birth and Marriage Certificate

You should submit a valid birth certificate along with your documents. If you are married, also attach your marriage certificate.

Norway Visa Requirements for Minors

If you are under the age of 18, with the other Norway Visa requirements, you should also submit:

• Copies of your parents’ or legal guardians’ passports
• Letter of Consent, signed by both parents or legal guardians. It must state that they authorize you to travel to Norway.

Norway Visa Requirements for Specific Visa Types

In addition to the standard set of documents, you also need additional documents depending on the type of visa you are applying for:

• Norway work visa requirements
• Norway student visa requirements
• Norway family visa requirements

Should You Translate Your Documents for Norway Visa?

All the documents you submit have to be either in English or Norwegian. If they are not, you must have them translated by a certified translator, and then submit the translated documents along with the originals.

Should You Legalize Documents for a Norway Visa?

Certain documents, especially birth and marriage certificates or diplomas, may need to be legalized before you hand them in for your Norway Visa application. Depending on your nationality, you can legalize documents in one of the following ways:

• Through an Apostille Stamp. If you are from a country which is part of the Hague Convention, then you do not need to go through a long process to legalize a document – you can simply get an Apostille Stamp and it will be good to use in any other country within the Hague Convention, such as Norway.
• At the nearest Norwegian Embassy or Consulate-General. If you are not from a country that is part of the Hague Convention, then you must hand in your documents to the nearest Norwegian Embassy or Consulate to be legalized.

Where to Hand in Documents for Norway Visa Application?

When you collect your documents, you have to hand them to one of the following locations, depending on where you live:

• At the Norwegian Embassy or Consulate in your country.
• At a Visa Application Center. Sometimes, Embassies or Consulates outsource visa submissions to private visa application centres, who then forward the application to the relevant Embassy/Consulate. Even if you apply at a VAC, the nearest Norwegian Embassy/Consulate will process your application and make a decision.
• The Norwegian Embassy/Consulate in a neighbouring country. If there is no Norwegian Embassy or Consulate in your country, but there is one in a neighboring country, you may have to travel there to submit the documents. They may also allow you to hand them in via mail.
• The Embassy/Consulate of another Schengen country. In many cases, if there is no Norwegian Embassy/Consulate in your country, the Embassy of another Schengen country will handle the visa application. For example, you may have to submit the documents at the Finish Embassy.

Usually, when you start the Visa application on the Directorate of Immigration website and provide your nationality and country of residence, you will be shown where you can submit the documents as well.

Residence Permit and Visa for Non-EU/EEA Citizens | International students - Student

Residence permit and visa for non-eu/eea citizens.

All non-EU/ EEA citizens staying in Norway for more than 90 days must apply for a residence permit. This applies even if you already have a visa or residence permit in another EU/EEA country. In addition, you may also need to apply for a visa depending on your nationality.

How to apply

• Before coming to Norway: Check if you need a visa (udi.no) . If your country is not on the list, you have to apply for a visa. The UDI website has the information you need to apply.
• Apply for a residence permit, and visa, if applicable. You apply before you come to Norway, after you have the required documentation and no later than 30 June.
• Register your application online: Application Portal Norway (udi.no) .

The application

• When asked "where are you applying from" choose "Outside Norway".
• Fill in your personal information.
• When asked for a Norwegian address, use OsloMet's address if you do not already have one in Norway: Pilestredet 52  Post code 0167 Oslo Norway
• OsloMet's organisation number: 997 058 925
• You must register with the police after arrival. Book your appointment in the application portal .
• Contact UDI if you have questions.
• If asked whether the application should be sent to the reference you listed, chose 'no' as this has no relevance for your application.
• You will be required to hand in your documents in person at your assigned embassy/consulate/visa centre.

If you cannot find your country in the Application Portal , please check  udi.no . Not all countries are listed. 

Required documents

• Copy of a valid passport, all printed and used pages.
• Signed cover letter from UDI's application portal.
• Two passport-sized photos on white background
• Copy of Letter of Admission
• Documentation of financing
• Housing contract or a letter from OsloMet to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) called "Confirmation to the UDI". This is also your proof of housing.
• UDI checklist signed and printed

Some additional documents may be required for some nationalities, please see UDI's checklist when you apply.

Documentation of finances for visa purposes

One of the documents necessary for your visa/residence permit application is a document proving you have sufficient money to cover your stay in Norway. Therefore, all students must transfer a set amount of money to a Norwegian bank account.

• Bilateral exchange students from visa exempted countries (udi.no)  do not need to transfer money. Use the letter "Confirmation to the UDI".
• EU/EEA students do not need to document their finances.

You can either transfer the required amount to a Norwegian bank account in your own name if this is applicable, or deposit the amount in the SiO Residence Permit Deposit Account for international students .

Required amount

The total amount to deposit is

• NOK 151 690 for the full academic year 2023/2024. Please note that this amount is just an indication. You will find updated information about the deposit on  UDI's website ..

The SiO Residence permit deposit account for International Students

Information about the SiO Residence permit deposit account .

Renewal of residence permit

Information about renewal of residence permit .

Questions or problems?

• Questions regarding booking an appointment with the police (udi.no) .
• If you have technical problems with your application, please contact The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)'s technical support (udi.no) .
• Other questions: please contact [email protected]  

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Schengen visa to visit norway: what you need to know about cover letters.

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Do you need a Schengen visa to visit Norway? That depends on several factors, including your nationality, the duration, and the purpose of your intended stay in the country.

Norway is a part of the Schengen Area, a group of 26 European countries that have relinquished border control at their mutual borders, which means that citizens of Schengen countries do not need a visa to enter Norway or any other Schengen country for short-term stays.

• READ MORE: What happens if you overstay your 90-day limit in Norway?

You can find more information about the visit duration limits, requirements per different visit purposes, and additional conditions that apply here .

However, if you are a citizen of a non-Schengen country, you’ll likely need a Schengen visa to enter Norway, even for a short-term stay.

Short stay and airport transit

There are several instances under which you’ll need to apply for a Schengen visa. The official website of the European Union (EU) points to two common cases - short stays and airport transit.

In the case of short stays, the EU has a common list of countries whose citizens must have a visa when crossing the external borders (available here) and those whose nationals are exempt from that requirement (you can find it here ).

Whether or not you need to apply for a Schengen airport transit visa depends on your nationality. Citizens of some countries are required to hold an airport transit visa when transiting through international parts of airports located in any of the Schengen States, while citizens of other countries are required to hold an airport transit visa when transiting through international parts of airports in only some of the Schengen States (several exemptions apply – you can check them out here).

Just to make sure, check the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration’s (UDI) website or the Norwegian embassy in your country to get the latest official information on whether you need a visa to visit Norway.

What is a Schengen visa cover letter?

While applicants need to provide extensive documentation (including the appropriate form, proof of travel and accommodation expenses, proof of insurance coverage, etc.) along with their Schengen visa application, in this article, we will focus on the cover letter.

In itself, the cover letter isn’t mandatory for your application to be approved; however, it can make the work of the personnel handling your case much easier (meaning that a well-written cover letter can also increase the odds of your application being approved).

The cover letter’s primary purpose is to provide the relevant authorities (usually embassy staff) with all the information related to your trip and the visa application – note that the letter should also include your plans to return to your home country after your visit to Norway is over.

What is the added value of writing a cover letter to support your Schengen visa application?

The cover letter allows you to showcase information that can’t be found – or isn’t clear enough – in the other documents that you’ll be handing over to the authorities.

It allows you to put forward your travel history in a more detailed manner and, by doing so, helps paint a more complete picture in the mind of the processing officer.

If you manage to put together a truly great cover letter, you might even end up accelerating the entire process.

What to include in a Schengen visa cover letter?

The key to a good cover letter is to provide a comprehensive overview of the general information you want to communicate, along with the details that will ensure that the document is well-rounded.

Generally speaking, you will need to describe and support the reasons for travelling to Norway.

The standard information you should list includes a detailed itinerary and plan of activities (include reservations and tickets if possible), the purpose of your trip (if it’s a tourist trip, make sure to accentuate that fact), your schedule, accommodation, and flight information (make sure to include tickets for your arrival and departure), proof of finances that shows you can support your trip and stay, and – finally – proof that you intend to return to your home country.

If you have any special circumstances that are related to your trip or visa application, make sure to list them and explain what these are in detail.

Visa requests can be rejected due to insufficient information provided, so prepare accordingly and be thorough.

Where to submit your visa application – and your cover letter?

You can usually submit your visa application at a Norwegian embassy or consulate in your country. In case of doubt, you can also contact the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration ( UDI ) for more information.

You can find out more information about the current application processing times here.

The UDI also has a useful wizard for visitor visas - use it to find out which rules apply to your country and case.

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Unique Device Identification (UDI)

GS1 is an issuing agency for UDI, which means that GS1 standards can be used to comply with specific regulatory UDI requirements. At the moment, GS1 is an issuing agency in the European Union, Brazil, China, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey and the USA. Other countries, including Australia’s TGA , are expected to publish UDI regulations in the near future as well.

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GS1 offers advisory services focused on GS1 standards, after a supplier's staff, including its internal regulatory experts, have determined the correct path to compliance.

GS1 is a voluntary organisation and its members have and must continue to determine their own course of action. GS1 provides recommendations. GS1 Global Office, GS1 Member Organisations and GS1 staff assume no liability for members' actions taken upon its advice.

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What is UDI?

According to the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF), a Unique Device Identification (UDI) system is intended to provide a single, globally harmonised system for positive identification of medical devices through distribution and use. UDI requires the label of devices to bear a globally unique device identifier captured in a data carrier (AIDC), and if applicable, its Human Readable Interpretation (HRI) on the label or the device itself. This identifier and data carrier should be based on standards from accredited issuing agencies, including GS1.

Healthcare professionals and patients will no longer have to access multiple, inconsistent, and incomplete sources to identify a medical device and, its key attributes. The Unique Device Identification Database (UDID) is a designated source for additional information.

The benefits of UDI can only be achieved if all stakeholders, from the manufacturer to healthcare providers and patients, use UDI throughout their processes and systems. Therefore, it is imperative that all stakeholders be educated about the development and use of a UDI System.

Source: IMDRF Unique Device Identification system (UDI)

Across the world, different regulators, (government) agencies and healthcare providers are aiming for a globally harmonised implementation of UDI and make patient safety a strategic priority.

UDI database GDSN mapping

The UDI database GDSN mapping section lists all the healthcare-related documents by country.

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UDI and GS1

GS1 is an UDI issuing agency or Entity for many UDI regulations worldwide, including in the European Union, Brazil, China, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Türkiye and the USA. This means that manufacturers or labelers can use the GS1 standards to comply with UDI requirements from these jurisdictions.

The GS1 system of standards provides a global framework to identify, capture and share medical device product information, thereby enabling a consistent worldwide implementation of UDI. UDI regulatory requirements have a translation into GS1 standards as shown in the table.

GS1 Member Organisations issue GS1 Company Prefixes (GCP), enabling the generation of GS1 identification keys for companies to create UDIs. They also provide direct support and training on the use of GS1 standards to implement UDI requirements worldwide.

UDI implementation around the world

Udi in brazil.

ANVISA released the UDI regulation establishing a UDI system applying to medical devices placed on the Brazilian’s market, entering into force on 10 January 2022.

The regulator plans a six-year rollout of UDI requirements according to risk class. This Resolution applies to all medical devices regulated by Anvisa, except for custom-made medical devices and medical devices under clinical investigation.

GS1 has been accredited by ANVISA as issuing agency for unique device identifiers (UDIs).

The requirements are aligned with the IMDRF framework.

Useful information

ANVISA - RESOLUÇÃO DE DIRETORIA COLEGIADA - RDC Nº 591, DE 21 DE DEZEMBRO DE 2021

GS1 Brasil Healthcare webpage

GS1 Brasil folder on UDI

UDI in China

The Rules for Unique Identification System for Medical Devices (hereinafter referred to as the Rules), released in August 2019 by China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), has ushered in the stepwise implementation of Unique Identification system for medical devices.

GS1 China is a qualified issuing agency for UDI in China and GS1 standards meet the NMPA’s criteria for issuing UDIs. GS1 Member Organisations across the world will help manufacturers implement with the requirements of the NMPA UDI regulation, to support patient safety and supply chain security.

On October 14, 2019, NMPA issued the Announcement on Effective Implementation of Unique Identification for the First Batch of Medical Devices (hereinafter referred to as the Announcement), which clearly defines the scope, schedule and work requirements of unique identification for the first batch of medical devices. As per the Announcement, for medical devices listed in the first batch, the registrant shall follow the Rules, timely, orderly and effectively perform the coding of Unique Identification, and complete the submission of the registration system and database for unique identification .

On September 29, 2020, NMPA, National Health Commission and National Healthcare Security Administration issued the Announcement on Further Promoting the Pilot and Effective Implementation of Unique Identification for the First Batch of Medical Devices which extended the scope and redefined the schedule.

On September 13, 2021, NMPA, NHC and NHSA issued the Announcement on Effective Implementation of Unique Identification for the Second Batch of Medical Devices .

On February 10, 2022, NMPA, NHC and NHSA issued the Announcement on Effective Implementation of Unique Identification for the Third Batch of Medical Devices .

English version of the Rules for Unique Device Identification System

NMPA published 5 related standards which can be found here

GS1 China UDI webpage for UDI guidance and FAQ

GS1 China Quick Guide for NMPA UDID GDSN Testing

GS1 China Filling Procedures of GS1 Company Prefix (GCP) / Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs)

UDI in Chinese Taipei

Taiwan has begun a phased implementation of UDI, which includes both labelling and database reporting requirements. The “ Requirements for Indicating the Unique Device Identifier on Medical Device Labels " came into force on 1 May 2021. Issuing agencies include GS1, HIBCC and ICCBBA.

UDI in the EU

The EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and In-vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) were adopted on 5 April 2017 and define the requirements for the EU UDI system.

On 7 June 2019, GS1 was designated by the European Commission as an issuing entity for Unique Device Identifiers (UDIs). GS1 standards are enabling healthcare manufacturers from around the world to create and maintain UDI numbers by following the EU Regulations and the GS1 General Specifications .

Required product data will be submitted to EUDAMED, i.e. the EU regulatory database for regulated medical devices .

The EU Regulations have introduced a new concept: the Basic UDI-DI, that aims at grouping regulated medical devices under the same identifier. GS1 has developed a new key to support the implementation of the Basic UDI-DI: the Global Model Number (GMN) . The GMN generator tool helps generate the GMN (Basic UDI-DI), calculate the related check character pair or verify your GMN (Basic UDI-DI).

The European Commission submitted a work request to GS1 to develop a Master UDI-DI for implementation of a new level of identification for specific products. For more information, and to join the Global Standards Management Process Mission Specific Work Group (GSMP MSWG) see the Call to Action .

Compliance dates for UDI requirements and complementary information by type of actor in the EU are available in the European Commission’s website in the section “Getting ready for the new regulations” .

The European Commission is working on implementation details and is regularly publishing complementary guidances and MDCG endorsed documents , including Q&As and proving guidance on specific device types and assignment rules.

European Commission UDI Helpdesk

European Commission webpage on Medical Devices

European Commission FAQ on UDI

European Commission MDCG endorsed documents and other guidance

European Commission Q&A on practical aspects related to the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2023/607 amending Reuglations (EU) 2017//745 and (EU) 2017/746

GS1 UDI identifier Basic UDI-DI (video)

GS1 brochure “Be ready for UDI in Europe!”

GS1 Global Model Number (GMN) generator

GS1 Position Paper on Global Model Number (GMN) management guidance regarding mergers and acquisitions

GS1 Call to Action: New EU requirements for medical devices identification (i.e. “Master UDI-DI”)

MedTech Europe Guidance on Basic UDI-DI assignment

UDI in Egypt

According to the President of the Egyptian Drug Authority’s Decree number (499) of the Year 2021, "Medical Supplies factories, companies, distributors, importers, and warehouses with all of its types and sources that deal in the Egyptian market are committed to using the Global trade items barcode (GTIN) for all medical supplies that are being traded inside the local market, through dealing with the electronic platform (Me Device)".

According to the Guidance on Requirements for Unique Device Identification (UDI) for Medical Devices, "In case the medical device is encoded with any other issuing agencies designed by the IMDRF, the brand owner / Agent should submit a request to EDA reporting them about the issuing agency they adopted".

The President of the Egyptian Drug Authority’s Decree Number (499) of the Year 2021 (AR)

Guidance on Requirements for Unique Device Identification (UDI) for medical devices

UDI in Saudi Arabia

The SFDA UDI regulation was enacted on 1 August 2021, and GS1 has been accredited as issuing agency. The database, SAUDI-DI, aims to document unique device codes for medical devices based on accredited international standards, allowing all stakeholders to identify medical device information through the unique device identification code registered in the system.

Manufacturers and their authorised representatives are directly responsible for providing all data of unique device identification codes for their medical devices.

Saudi_DI is available since 1 October 2020.

The UDI regulations in Saudi Arabia cover all medical devices distributed in the KSA market and manufacturers, except for custom-made devices and investigational medical devices. The SFDA guidance outlines the main requirements for the unique identification system to be applied for medical devices allowed to be imported and marketed in Saudi Arabia.

Requirements for Unique Device Identification (UDI) for Medical Devices

SAUDI-DI website

UDI in Singapore

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) in Singapore released the final UDI Guidance . The purpose of the guidance is to provide clarity on the regulatory requirements for Unique Device Identification (UDI) implementation in Singapore and the details on the steps to submit UDI information into the Singapore Medical Device Register (SMDR) and Class A Medical Device Database. The fundamental elements of the UDI system in Singapore are in alignment with the internationally harmonised principles published by the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF).

GS1 has been accredited by the HSA as issuing agency for unique device identifiers (UDIs).

Devices identified and marked according to the UDI requirements for the U.S. & the EU will be accepted by HSA. The UDI-DI will be registered in the Singapore Medical Device Register (SMDR), an online database.

HSA medical devices dedicated page

HSA FAQ on Medical Devices System

HSA UDI-DI submission video for registered medical devices

GS1 Singapore webpage on Unique Device Identification

UDI in South Korea

Following the publication in 2028 of notification No. 2020-29, the UDI barcode labelling obligation came into force in 2020 for Class IV devices. Requirements aligned with the IMDRF framework in which South Korea is participating.

In 2022 UDI has been fully implemented with all classes of medical devices requiring a Unique Device Identifier.

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has implemented Unique Device Identifier (UDI) database systems for submitting regulatory-mandated medical device product data. The database is called Integrated Medical Device Information System (IMDIS). The National IMDIS collects both medical device data and medical devices’ distribution (transaction) records.

GS1 has been accredited by Korean Authorities as issuing agency for Unique Device Identification (UDI).

MFDS website on medical devices

NIDS Data Submission guidelines

NIDS Guidelines for generating UDIs

UDI in Türkiye

In Türkiye, medical devices are regulated by the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TİTCK). The Unique Device Identification (UDI) requirements follow the guidelines of the European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR). GS1 is an accredited issuing agency in Türkiye.

The UDI requirements for medical devices in Türkiye include:

• UDI Marking: Medical devices must have the UDI marked on their label or packaging.
• UDI Database: The TİTCK maintains a database called the Ürün Takip Sistemi-Product Tracking System (ÜTS) where manufacturers are required to register their medical devices and their UDIs.

Ürün Takip Sistemi-Product Tracking System (ÜTS)

UDI in the U.S.

In 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) released the UDI rule . The FDA established the unique device identification system to adequately identify medical devices sold in the United States from manufacturing through distribution to patient use.

According to the U.S. FDA , when fully implemented, the label of most devices will include a unique device identifier (UDI) in human- and machine-readable form, which will ultimately improve patient safety, modernise device postmarket surveillance, and facilitate medical device innovation.

In general, the UDI final rule requires device labelers (typically, the manufacturer) to:

• Include a unique device identifier (UDI), issued under an FDA-accredited issuing agency's UDI system, on device labels, device packages, and in some instances, directly on the device.
• Submit device information to the Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) .

Since 17 December 2013, GS1 has been accredited by the U.S. FDA as an issuing agency for Unique Device Identification (UDI).

Useful information:

U.S. FDA UDI system dedicated webpage U.S. FDA UDI Compliance Policies and UDI Rule Compliance Dates U.S. FDA - UDI Rule, Guidances, Training and Other Resources

U.S. FDA UDI Help Desk

US FDA - Classify Your Medical Device GS1 US webpage on Unique Device Identification

GS1 US Implementation Guideline – Applying the GS1 System of Standards for US FDA Unique Device Identification (UDI)

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Identification of medical devices containing an HCT/P in the United States. Recommendation for labelling Issued by ICCBBA and GS1.

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How To Write a USCIS Cover Letter

Preparing an immigration application for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires filling out complex paperwork and gathering supporting documents. Using a cover letter is a great way to keep your application materials organized and make sure you don’t miss any required documents. It’s also a good opportunity to highlight anything you want USCIS to know about your application. This article explains what a cover letter is and the elements it should include. It also includes a template you can use to write your own.

Written by Jonathan Petts .  Updated May 4, 2023

What Is a USCIS Cover Letter?

A cover letter is a document that helps USCIS officers navigate your application materials. You can place a cover letter at the top of your citizenship , permanent resident , DACA , or visa application package. By outlining your reasons for applying and the contents of your application in a cover letter, you give your USCIS officer a useful overview of your case. You can also use your cover letter as a personal checklist to make sure you’ve included all necessary documents in your package.

You may also use a cover letter to explain any special circumstances you want the USCIS officer to be aware of before they start reviewing your application. If you have a unique or complicated background, it is especially helpful to supplement your application with a cover letter. It will ensure that USCIS becomes aware of any special circumstances and can consider your application with this in mind.

Is a Cover Letter Required for My USCIS Application?

USCIS does not require you to submit a cover letter for any immigration benefit or visa application. Many immigration attorneys include cover letters for their clients to prevent any misunderstandings or missing paperwork. Immigration officers read through a lot of paperwork, so any guidance or organization you can offer them will be helpful. 

Cover letters may be especially helpful when you are in a unique situation. Suppose you are applying for a marriage green card with Form I-130 : Petition for Alien Relative, and you and your spouse have lived apart for some time. You and your U.S. citizen or green card holder spouse can use a cover letter to explain this or any other unusual circumstances behind your marriage. 

USCIS will want to know the reasons behind an unusual living or marriage situation when evaluating your adjustment of status application. A cover letter can help you address any major concerns at the beginning of the process.

What Should My USCIS Cover Letter Include?

When submitting a cover letter with your application, be sure to include the following:

The USCIS filing location or lockbox address to which you’re sending your application

The date of filing

An appropriate subject (re:) line

A short introductory paragraph to describe the contents of your letter and package

If applying for a marriage-related benefit, information about the marriage date and location for yourself (the beneficiary) and your spouse (the petitioner)

An ordered list of the content in your application package, including all supporting documents and filing or biometrics fees included

A closing paragraph including your contact information

Your signature and full printed name

Your supporting documents for an application will depend on which forms you’re filing. You can determine which documents are necessary by reviewing USCIS’ webpage for your specific form. For example, USCIS lists the required supporting evidence on its webpage for Form N-400 applicants.

You’ll also need to identify the right mailing address for your application. To do so, you should consult the USCIS website. For example, naturalization applicants can review USCIS’s webpage for Form N-400 direct filing addresses .

Your filing fees will depend on your specific application type. You can use the USCIS Fee Calculator to determine your costs. For example, suppose you are filing for naturalization with Form N-400. You should select Form N-400 on the Fee Calculator and enter your age. USCIS may ask for additional information, such as your specific application category.

USCIS Cover Letter Template

You may use the sample cover letter below as guidance when writing your cover letter. This specific cover letter sample is for a naturalization application, intended for submission alongside Form N-400. Be sure to personalize this template to reflect your application type and circumstances. If you’d like to use the following template, you may also make a copy of this document to start writing.

[Petitioner’s Street Address]

[Petitioner’s City, State  ZIP code]

[Relevant USCIS mailing address]

RE: [Naturalization Application]

Beneficiary: [Immigrant’s Full Legal Name]

To Whom It May Concern:

Enclosed, please find the Naturalization Application for [Immigrant’s Full Legal Name].

The following documents accompany and support this application:

Filing Fee Payments

[Check or Money Order] in the amount of [Current Fee Amount] for Form N-400

Form G-1450 authorizing payment of the filing fee for Form N-400 (credit card charge authorization if you completed one)

[Form G-1145 (e-notice authorization if you requested them in our system)]

[OPTIONAL Beneficiary’s Form I-912 Fee Waiver Application]

[List of supporting documents]

Beneficiary’s Form N-400 Application for Naturalization

If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at [Phone Number]. Thank you very much for your prompt consideration of my Naturalization Application.

[Immigrant’s Full Name]

[Immigrant’s Signature]

[Signature Date]

Tips for Writing Your USCIS Cover Letter

When writing a USCIS cover letter, be sure to type your letter in English on a computer. Keep your letter concise and only include necessary information. A long cover letter will not be as helpful to a USCIS officer as a brief letter. If possible, keep your letter to one page. Be sure to proofread your letter before submitting your application package.

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How To Write A Cover Letter in 2024 (Expert Tips and Examples)

Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to write a cover letter that will get you noticed by recruiters.

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A survey revealed that 77% of recruiters prefer candidates who send in a cover letter, even if submitting it is optional. Additionally, 90% of executives consider cover letters invaluable when assessing job candidates.

So, if you think cover letters are no longer important and necessary in 2024, think again. 

Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you write a cover letter that effectively sells your skills and professional experience, increases your chances of getting interviews, and gets your foot in the door.

Table of Contents

What is a cover letter and do you still need one in 2024?

A cover letter is a letter of introduction accompanying your resume that paints why you are the best person for the job, what you bring to the table, and how you can help move the company forward.

Is the cover letter dead? No! In fact, a recent study by ResumeLab revealed that 64% of job vacancies still require that you include a cover letter in your application and 83% of HR pros said that cover letters are important for their hiring decision.

The bottom line is that a cover letter is still a valuable piece of your job search collateral. Nail your cover letter and you could end up getting that dream job.

So what exactly do you need to accomplish in your cover letter?

What is the purpose of a cover letter?

According to 49% of HR managers , your cover letter is the second best way to call attention to your resume and distinguish yourself from other applicants. 

So the main purpose of your cover letter is to compel the recruiter to read more about you on your resume and move you to the next part of the hiring process.

Further, according to award-winning resume expert Melanie Denny , your cover letter is your value proposition letter. It proves why you are the best candidate to address the company’s needs with the professional skills and qualifications to succeed in the job.

Here’s an example of a great cover letter:

Now let’s get into the details of what your cover letter needs to include.

Cover Letter Structure Checklist

Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to include in your cover letter. 

• Contact Details Name Address (or City, State with zip code) Phone number Email address
• Greeting Whenever possible, address the hiring manager by name.
• Opening Who are you? What are your relevant skills and accomplishments?
• Body (1-2 paragraphs) What do you know about the company? Why are you applying for this job? What value can you bring to the company? Include measurable results when possible.
• Closing Reiterate your interest. Add a Call to Action. Mention any attachments. Use a professional sign-off like “Best” or “Sincerely” before your full name.

Here’s an example for the visual learners out there:

Now that you know the basics of what to include in your cover letter, let’s go through the process from start to finish to see how you can write a cover letter that will make you stand out from the rest of the candidates.

How to write a cover letter in 9 steps

It can be intimidating to try to parse down all your best qualities into a few quick paragraphs for your cover letter.

Here are 9 steps you can take to make sure you’re headed in the right direction:

Step 1. Do your research

Before writing your cover letter, thoroughly read the job description and the requirements for the job. 

Melanie Denny , award-winning resume expert, likens the job description to your cover letter cheat sheet. And when checking the job description, she says you need to consider the following:

• What are the company’s priorities?
• What are their goals for the role?
• What outcomes and accomplishments in your previous roles match the goals?
• What are the key phrases and verbiage the company uses?

This will help you customize your cover letter, angle yourself and your narrative to fit the role better, and impress the hiring manager.

Try reaching out to the recruiter, hiring manager, or someone working in the company if you want more in-depth information about the company and the position you are applying for.

Step 2. Customize your cover letter for every job 

Make sure your cover letter matches the job you are applying for. Writing a generic cover letter is a missed opportunity as this will not appeal to the recruiter or hiring manager. According to research from ResumeGo , 81% of HR professionals value job-specific cover letters over generic ones. Jobseekers who had tailored cover letters received a 53% higher callback rate compared to those who had no cover letter.

Remember, your cover letter is your chance to prove that you are passionate about working for a given company, so take the time to write a tailored cover letter for each position . You can do this by mentioning your skills and experience that are directly related to what’s mentioned in the job description. If you’re applying for a data analyst role that requires expertise in Microsoft Power BI, cite an example of a Power BI dashboard you built and how it helped the company.

Read our full guide: How to Optimize Your Cover Letter

Step 3. Include all of your contact info

You should make it easy for the hiring manager to reach you. In your cover letter, list these three things:

• Address (including zip code– for ATS purposes )
• Phone number with area code
• Email address
• Name of the Hiring Manager
• Name of the Company
• Address of the Company

Traditionally, your contact information is included in the upper left corner of your cover letter if you’re writing in a document. If you’re writing an email, this can be included beneath your signature at the end of the message.

Cover Letter Header Example:

Jane Jobscan Seattle, WA 98101 (555) 555-5555 • [email protected] linkedin.com/in/jane-jobscan

February 25, 2024

Lavinia Smith Hiring Manager Media Raven, Inc. Plantersville, MS 38862

Step 4. Address your cover letter to a real person 

According to Melanie Denny, resume expert and President of Resume-Evolution, addressing your cover letter to a real person and addressing them by their name feels more personal and shows recruiters and hiring managers that you took time and did the research. 

You can usually find the hiring manager’s name by searching the company website or LinkedIn profile, or by calling the company and asking which hiring manager is assigned to the particular position. 

Once you learn the name, a simple greeting of “John” or “Hello John” is all you need. 

If you can’t find the hiring manager’s name, you can use any of the following:

• Dear Hiring Manager
• Dear (Department) Team
• To whom it may concern

Read our full guide: How to Address a Cover Letter

Step 5. Write a strong opening statement 

Melanie Denny suggests that you start your cover letter with a bang. This will hook the hiring manager’s interest and show them how you can be a valuable addition to the team.

Here are things you can do:

• Open with a thought-provoking question
• Make a big claim about what you can do for the company
• Say something relevant and specific to the company

For example,

“I want to bring the marketing department of Media Raven Inc. to the next level and help the company exceed goals and reach more customers as Marketing Manager.”

Step 6. Prove how your professional background and skills help the company in the body of your cover letter

Take advantage of this real estate and prove to the prospective employer how your background, values, and professional experiences position you as the best fit for what the role requires. 

This is especially important if you are switching careers. Highlight your relevant accomplishments in your cover letter, showcase your transferable skills, and explain how you can help the company address its challenges and succeed.

For example:

“As the Director of Marketing at ABC Company since 2018, I directed all phases of both the creative and technical elements of marketing initiatives, including data mining, brand creation, print/web collateral development, lead generation, channel partner cultivation, customer segmentation/profiling, as well as CRM and acquisition strategies. 

Perhaps most importantly, I offer a history of proven results, as evidenced by the following marketing accomplishments for my current employer:

• Captured a 28% expansion in customer base since 2018, achieved during a period of overall decline in the retail industry.
• Led national marketing campaign (comprised of trade shows, media, and PR initiatives) for my company’s newly launched technology services division
• Developed and executed SEO strategy that achieved and sustained top 3 rankings on Google (organic, nonpaid results) for key product search terms.
• Oversaw the creation of a new company logo and rebranded 100+ products to cement a cohesive corporate identity and support new company direction.”

Just like when writing a resume, your cover letter should only include the most relevant and positive information about you. To home in on the right skills and qualifications to mention, try scanning your cover letter .

Read our full guide: What Do You Put in a Cover Letter?

Step 7. Write a strong closing statement and a call to action

Use the closing of your cover letter to: 

• Thank the hiring manager for their time 
• Mention any attachments (resume, portfolio, samples)
• Invite to schedule an interview
• Let the hiring manager know that you will follow up

Keep the closing professional and try not to sound too eager since that can come off as desperate. You  must also keep in mind the tone and personality of the company you’re communicating with.

“Given the opportunity, I’m confident I can achieve similar groundbreaking marketing results for Media Raven, Inc. 

Ms. Smith, I would welcome the chance to discuss your marketing objectives and how I can help you attain them. Feel free to call me at (555) 555-5555 or email me at [email protected] to arrange a meeting. I look forward to speaking with you.”

Read our full guide: How to End a Cover Letter With a Call to Action

Step 8. End with a professional closing salutation

To finish out the closing , use a formal signature. You can use “Sincerely,” “Best,” “Regards,” “Yours,” or any other professional signoff.

Use your first and last name as your signature. If you’re sending your cover letter in the body of an email, make sure it’s your personal email account that does not list your current work signature beneath the email. Your other option is to write the cover letter in a word document, save it as a PDF, and attach it to your email.

Step 9. Optimize your cover letter for the ATS

The Applicant Tracking System or the ATS is a software that companies use to screen applications and shrink their pool of applicants. Through the ATS database, a recruiter or hiring manager can just search for specific skills and keywords and the ATS will return a list of the top candidates who match the search criteria.

To optimize your cover letter for ATS, you need to:

• Carefully read the job description
• Take note of skills and resume keywords frequently mentioned
• Incorporate these keywords into your cover letter

Read our full guide: How to Optimize Your Cover Letter to Beat the ATS

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How to Format Your Cover Letter

A cover letter is a letter, but that doesn’t mean you should just plop everything onto the page in a stream-of-consciousness flow. After all, cover letter formats determine the order in which the hiring manager learns about you, which can significantly influence their first impression. Use the format order below as a guideline for building the structure of your cover letter.

Notice how the topics flow like a conversation? When you first meet someone, you introduce yourself, tell them your name and a little about yourself, and then leave the conversation open for future meetings.

Your cover letter is just a like having a conversation with someone for the first time. Keeping that in mind will help you to keep things simple and focus on the right information.

Below are some examples of how to format your cover letter for different types of applications.

How to format your cover letter for a job

• State your name
• Explain your work history
• Tell them what you can do for their company
• Say goodbye

How to format your cover letter for an internship

• Explain your coursework history and education
• Explain what you can gain professionally

How to format your cover letter with no experience

• Explain your skillset and character qualities that make you well-suited for the role
• Outline entry-level achievements

You can also check out our cover letter templates to help you as you write your own cover letter.

Do you want to save time and receive instant feedback on your cover letter? Check out Jobscan’s cover letter tool .

Read more : How to Write a Resume for  Today’s Job Market

Cover Letter Examples

Here are some examples to help you create a cover letter that will make you stand out and give a strong first impression.

1. Internship Cover Letter Example

2. Career Change Cover Letter Example

3. Operations Manager Cover Letter Example

4. Communications Professional Cover Letter Example

5. Software Engineer Cover Letter Example

Cover Letter Do’s and Don’ts

Aside from the basic steps of how to write a cover letter, there are some things you definitely need to make sure you avoid – and things you can’t skip! Follow these do’s and don’ts for writing a cover letter, and you’ll end up with a much better result.

• Use a cover letter unless one was requested.
• Attach a cover letter directly to your resume unless requested to do so.
• Use the same boilerplate cover letter for multiple job applications.
• Over-explain your work history, employment gaps, or qualifications – save it for the interview.
• Badmouth any of your past employers.
• Use the cover letter to complain or tell about your job search journey.
• Use non-standard formatting like tables, columns, or graphics. (ATS can’t read those and your cover letter copy might not be scannable by the system.)
• Use long paragraphs.
• Customize a cover letter for every job application that asks for one.
• Incorporate the top skills or keywords from the job description in your cover letter.
• Include the company name and address, the job title, and point of contact’s name on your cover letter.
• Incorporate relevant and compelling measurable results in your cover letter.
• Explain, briefly, any dramatic shifts in a career (i.e. you are changing industries or job titles).
• Use company information to relate your interest in the job.
• Keep your cover letter concise.
• Convey WHY you are right for the position.

More Cover Letter Tips

• When emailing your cover letter, be strategic with your subject line. Never leave the subject line blank, and double-check for specific instructions in the job posting. If possible, use the email subject line to sell yourself. For example: “Experienced Software Engineer Seeks Senior Level Mobile Position.”
• Keep your cover letter brief and to the point. The hiring manager will be reading many cover letters. By carefully selecting your words and experiences to include, you can stand out from the crowd of applicants.
• Be confident. Let the hiring manager know the reasons why you deserve this position, and make yourself believe them too!
• Your cover letter should not be simply a rephrasing of your resume. Let your personality show and go into further detail about your most valuable skills and experiences.
• Do your research on the company and position before writing the cover letter. It should be customized to that specific company’s values and needs. Hiring managers can spot a generic resume from a mile away.
• Use the job posting as your guide for what topics, skills, and experience to focus on.
• The best cover letters include keywords from the job posting. Applicant tracking systems may scan your cover letter along with your resume and will be using these keywords to sort through the applicants.
• Check for spelling and grammar errors.
• Send your cover letter as a PDF to avoid readability issues and to present the most professional application package.
• Scan Your Cover Letter with Jobscan to make sure you’re checking all the boxes.

Optimize Your Cover Letter with Jobscan’s Cover Letter Scanner

In addition to resume scans, Jobscan Premium users can also scan their cover letters against a job description.

This generates a report of the top hard skills and soft skills found in the job description that should be included in your cover letter, plus additional checks for optimal length, contact information, measurable results, and more.

Here’s how it works:

Key Takeaways

Your cover letter gives recruiters, hiring managers, and prospective employers an overview of your professional qualifications and relevant accomplishments that position you as the best candidate for the job. 

So you have to make your cover letter powerful and interesting enough to make the recruiter or hiring manager read your resume and move you to the next step of the hiring process.

Here are key pointers when writing your cover letter.

• Make sure you’ve read the job description and done your research about the company.
• Get to know the name of the recruiter or hiring manager so you can address your cover letter properly.
• Include relevant and measurable accomplishments in the body of your cover letter to prove to the hiring manager that you have what it takes to succeed in the job.
• Keep your cover letter short and concise.
• Your cover letter is not a substitute for your resume so don’t just copy and paste whatever is in your resume into your cover letter.

One last important reminder!

Having a strong cover letter is not enough. You also need to create a killer resume to make sure you stand out and land job interviews.

Learn more about writing a cover letter

How to Address a Cover Letter

10 Tips for Writing a Cover Letter

The Career Change Cover Letter: How to Get it Right

What Do You Put in a Cover Letter?

Is Your Cover Letter Robot-Approved?

How to End a Cover Letter with a Call to Action

Frequently asked questions, what are the different types of cover letters.

There are four types of cover letters.

• Application cover letter An application cover letter is what you send to the recruiter or hiring manager along with your resume.
• Prospecting cover letter You send this when you want to inquire prospective employers about open positions in their company or put yourself top-of-mind when they do decide to hire.
• Networking cover letter You will send this to professionals in your network in hopes of getting referrals, introductions, job search advice, and job opportunities.
• Career change cover letter This is what you send when you are switching careers or industries.

What tense should I use when writing a cover letter?

It can be appropriate to change tenses throughout your cover letter.

For example, you can explain who you are in the present tense and explain important aspects of your work history in the past tense. You can switch to future perfect tense when discussing the ways you would perform if given the position.

Think of it like this, “I am ABC, I did XYZ previously, and I look forward to doing EFG in this position.”

What to include in a cover letter

Our cover letter guidelines above explain how to write a cover letter more deeply, but in summary, you should always include your name, relevant work experience, and reasons why you are right for the job in your cover letter.

When not to include a cover letter

• When the job posting clearly states not to include a cover letter
• When you don’t have the time and energy to customize your cover letter. It’s better not to send a cover letter than to send a half-baked and mediocre one.
• When you are applying online and there is no field to upload your cover letter.
• When your cover letter has a lot of typos and errors. 

What should you send first: a cover letter or a resume?

Typically, your cover letter and resume will be sent as a pair, but your cover letter is meant to be an introduction to your resume. If it is an email, use the cover letter in the body and attach your resume, otherwise, attach both.

Pro Tip: Be sure to review all instructions in the job description to follow the hiring manager’s requests. 

How long should a cover letter be?

According to 70% of recruiters, a cover letter should not exceed 250 to 300 words.

Although there is no hard and fast rule about this, the ideal cover letter length should be around half a page to one full page in length to keep your message concise, clear, and easy to digest.

Should a cover letter be sent as a file attachment?

If it is not specified in the job posting, a cover letter can be sent either as an attachment (PDF is best) or in the body of an application email with your resume attached.

How to share a cover letter with a potential employer

There are several methods of sharing a cover letter with potential employers, depending on their application process.

Cover letters can be written on a document and turned into a PDF to be uploaded to a job application website or attached to an email along with your resume.

In other cases, your cover letter can simply be written in the email message to a hiring manager, with your resume attached.

How to title and save your cover letter

The key in every aspect of job applications is to make yourself an easy “yes” for your potential employer. That means making it easy for the hiring manager to keep track of your application materials for later review. With this in mind, make sure your full name and the phrase “cover letter” are included in the file label. Other helpful details might include the job title you’re applying for or the year of your application.

Here are a few examples:

• Your Name_Cover Letter_Job Title.pdf
• Cover Letter_Your Name_Job Title.pdf
• Job Title_Your Name_Cover Letter.pdf
• Your Name_Cover Letter_2024.pdf
• Cover Letter_Your Name_2024.pdf

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What is a unique device identifier (UDI) and why does it matter?

A UDI is a unique numeric or alphanumeric code, that is placed on medical devices to identify them. This identifier must be provided in two forms on labels and packages-plain text and machine-readable. The purpose of a UDI is to improve the accuracy and completeness of adverse event reporting, product recalls, and other safety-related activities.

It will also help patients, providers, and payers better track medical devices throughout their life cycle.

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How To Write A Cover Letter for Engineering

It’s no easy task to know how to write a cover letter for engineering.

Writing a cover letter for engineering needs to include your skills, accomplishments, and most importantly, your macroeconomic relevance.

The framework that we use in our cover letters breaks it down in four sections:

Why you need to write a cover letter in engineering positions

In a select few cases, the recruiter or hiring manager will actually want a cover letter.

There are cases when having a cover letter puts you above the person that didn’t in their job application.

When you have a cover letter that

Highlights your skills and accomplishments

Clearly and concisely lists what you’re looking for

Ties your macroeconomic relevance to the position

Your recruiter will have a much better understanding of you as a candidate and understand your specific business impact.

You are looking for a job

Also, keep in mind the reason that you’re looking for a job. Take this seriously.

You could want a job for more pay or you need this job so that you can put food on the table and feed your family.

And when you’re looking for a job, you want to maximize the chances of you getting that job.

In no case, will having a cover letter hurt your chances of getting a job.

Worst case scenario is that the recruiter or hiring manger doesn’t even read the cover letter.

Advancing in your career is nothing you should be taking lightly. Neither does having to put yourself in a position that you’re responsible for the well being of yourself and others. 

1st Paragraph – Introduction

The introductory paragraph of your engineering cover letter must:

Thank the hiring manager for the opportunity to apply

Tie in your skills and accomplishments to the engineering position

Detail how your skills will benefit the company

Tie in your position’s relevance to macroeconomics

One of the biggest mistakes engineers make in their cover letters is that they mention how much they want the position or how the position will aid in their growth and development.

Although this isn’t bad, it is much better to frame the letter in a manner such that the company will benefit from you.

The company does not care about what you can get. Ultimately, the company is looking to make money and turn profits. As a result, a company needs to increase their revenue, streamline processes, and cut costs. You need to be able to fit somewhere in that equation.

2nd Paragraph – Overall High Level Accomplishments

The second paragraph of your engineering cover letter will detail your high level accomplishments and their ties to the applications/industries in macroeconomics.

Macroeconomic Examples and Keywords

Residential

Oil & Gas

Agricultural

Transportation

Food & Beverage

Pulp & Paper

The engineering position that you are applying for likely has ties to these applications and industries. Make sure you connect the dots between the industries and your position as this presents you more as a business case.

If you frame yourself as a business asset in the cover letter (and your resume), you will be much more of an attractive asset that employers will seek out. Hiring managers are required to set goals and these goals that they set pertain to company financials and their ties to macroeconomics.

Now do you understand the importance of macroeconomics in your career search framework?

3rd Paragraph – Current role and accomplishments

Your third paragraph will detail your current role and what you’ve been able to accomplish.

Do not include boring items such as:

Created excel spreadsheets for this

Typed up documentation for XXX

Kept track of inventory of parts

Instead capture the big picture overview of what your tasks supported.

For example, if you do alot of client interface, don’t say that you do calls or emailing clients, but say that you do client interfacing roles to support manufacturing revenue of $/year.

Make sure you also tie in how you want to grow and develop as an engineer, which reinforces your reasoning for looking for this position. Again, this also frames you as a business asset, which is the framework that we are applying in this cover letter.

4th Paragraph – Closing

Reiterate how your skillset and knowledge will benefit the company and relevance to the industry/application that the company supports (business case and macroeconomics framework)

Specify core competencies such as your leadership skills and innovativeness and finish the letter off by stating that you want to support the company’s mission and sustain their dominant position in the market as a leader.

Example Cover Letter:

Now that we’ve detailed how to write a cover letter for engineering, let’s check this example out.

Dear Hiring Manager,

Thank you for your consideration.

Best Regards,

Closing Thoughts

This is the exact engineering cover letter framework that I use to get hundreds of my clients high paying jobs.

‘Spies Who Lie’ leader, cosigners were on CIA payroll when they falsely claimed Hunter Biden laptop was Russian fake

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Some of the  51 “Spies Who Lie”  were active CIA contractors when they claimed files from first son  Hunter Biden’s laptop had “the classic earmarks”  of Russian disinformation ahead of the 2020 election — a fact that was uneasily noted inside the agency at the time, new records acquired by The Post show.

Former CIA acting director Michael Morell,  who previously told Congress he organized the Oct. 19, 2020 , letter to give Joe Biden a “talking point” ahead of a debate against then-President Donald Trump, was a contractor at the time, the agency recently confirmed to Congress.

Former CIA inspector general David Buckley also was a contractor at the time of the letter, according to an interim report from two House committees investigating the matter.

The terms of their contracts and compensation were not immediately clear and the House panels believe additional letter-signers may have been contractors — even though the letter described the signers as “former” officeholders.

“This frustrates me. I don’t think it is helpful to the Agency in the long run,” a CIA official whose identity was redacted wrote on Oct. 20, 2020 — the day after the  letter was distributed to Politico  — with a link to the outlet’s story.

“I also love that at least a few of the random signatures belong to individuals currently working here on contracts…,” responded another official, whose name also was redacted.

The federal Hatch Act bars most employees of the CIA and other spy agencies from engaging in partisan political activity, but the status of contractors is murkier.

The CIA indicated Morell and Buckley were contractors in a table which specified that former CIA director John Brennan and fellow letter-signers Nick Rasmussen and Marc Polymeropoulos had no such arrangement.

A separate agency-provided table showing officials who had either badge clearance or contracts at the time suggests that other signers had formal relationships with The Company.

That table also indicates that Morell’s contract lapsed at some point after Oct. 19, 2020, and that he entered into a new contract on May 1, 2021, as an “independent contractor” — though that relationship was qualified as including “no fee senior advisory services,” making the financial component unclear.

Morell’s colleague at Beacon Global Strategies, fellow letter-signer Jeremy Bash, is identified in the second table as an “independent contractor” as well — serving as a “contractor/green badge” holder from April 2, 2019, through April 1, 2022, with a brief gap before receiving a new deal beginning in August 2022.

Another letter-signer, former National Security Agency deputy director, Richard Ledgett, was also listed as having the same status at the time of the letter.

The disclosures are contained within an interim report by the House Intelligence Committee and the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government — which also reveals that then-CIA Director Gina Haspel likely knew about the letter when it was submitted for review.

“The new information included in this report, based on new testimony and declassified documents, shows the potential dangers of a politicized intelligence community,” the interim report by the House panels says.

“Some of the signatories of the statement were on the CIA payroll at the time as contractors and others had special access to CIA facilities.

“Even Michael Morell — before the Committees learned of his contract with the CIA — acknowledged, ‘It’s inappropriate for a currently serving staff officer or contractor to be involved in the political process.'”

The report notes that: “Due to purported operational concerns, the CIA declined to declassify the entire universe  of signatories who were on active contract.”

Then-candidate Biden used the intelligence alumni letter to falsely claim at his second and final 2020 presidential debate with Trump that The Post’s reporting on his role in his family’s international business dealings was a “Russian plant” and “garbage.”

“There are 50 former national intelligence folks who said that what he’s accusing me of is a Russian plant,” Biden said of Trump. “Five former heads of the CIA, both parties, say what he’s saying is a bunch of garbage. Nobody believes it except his good friend Rudy Giuliani.”  

Morell testified to Congress last year that he was inspired to organize the letter after receiving a call from future Secretary of State Antony Blinken, a longtime Biden adviser.

The Post’s first laptop bombshell — published five days before the 51-person letter was made public — revealed that Vadym Pozharskyi, an executive at the Ukrainian gas company Burisma,  emailed Hunter  in 2015 to thank him for the “opportunity to meet your father” — directly contradicting Biden’s  2019 claim  that he’d “never spoken” with his son about “his overseas business dealings.”

The Biden campaign  vaguely denied that the meeting occurred . But further reporting corroborated key details, including the fact that Joe Biden  attended a 2015 DC dinner  one day before the Burisma exec’s email. A group of his son’s associates, including Pozharskyi and a trio from Kazakhstan that posed for a photo with the Bidens, attended.

Hunter earned up to $1 million per year to serve on Burisma’s board from 2014 to 2019, beginning when his father led the Obama administration’s Ukraine policy.

A second October 2020 bombshell from The Post — published four days before the spies’ statement —  described communications  about Hunter Biden and his uncle Jim Biden’s business venture with the Chinese state-linked company CEFC China Energy, a since-defunct reputed cog in Beijing’s “Belt and Road” foreign influence campaign.

A May 13, 2017, email from the laptop said  the “big guy”  would get 10% of the CEFC deal and former Biden family associate Rob Walker testified to Congress that Joe Biden met with the company’s chairman Ye Jianming before cash began to flow earlier that year.

The CIA did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday and The Post was not immediately able to reach Morell or Buckley.

Read the full article here .

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3 Keys to Writing Cover Letters That Stand Out was originally published on Vault .

It's a myth that high quality job openings are few and far between thanks to Covid. The truth is, despite the economic uncertainty created by the pandemic, there are many great openings out there. And to get them—or, at least, have a chance at getting them—you first need to capture the attention of hiring managers. And the best way to do that is to write compelling cover letters. So here are the three keys to writing cover letters that stand out.

1. Convey your personality, quirks and all.

Showcasing your uniqueness and allowing your personality to shine through in your cover letters can magnetize hiring managers, sending instant messages that you might be the candidate they're looking for. The secret to achieving this is to use specific details, rather than vague ones.

For example, the following was recently used by an applicant when applying for a Head of Marketing position (shortly after sending this, the candidate was interviewed and then hired):

“I have a passion for data and analytics. I enjoy spending (a little too much time) geeking out in Google analytics, advertising platforms, and BI tools (Tableau and Looker), digging deep into data to identify opportunities that can be leveraged to drive growth and inform testing strategies for campaigns, websites, and products.”

Now compare the above to the below (which has less personality and fewer details, and thus would likely not stand out):

“I am well versed in data analytics, and I am experienced with Google analytics, BI Tools, and other advertising platforms. I have a proven ability to inform testing strategies for campaigns for websites and products.”

Here's another example of cover letter phrasing that captures the attention of hiring managers:

“I'm rather obsessed with personal organization. I read three organizational blogs on my own time, and I've organized my desktop folders into color-coded sub-categories. My friends laugh at me for saying things like, ‘An organized space equals an organized mind,' but I don't like wasting time looking for things.” 

Now compare that to this less specific phrasing:

“I have a proven track record of being organized, and I have a passion for it. I have a proven knack for keeping files organized on an ongoing basis, and I have put organizational processes and procedures in place for my department. The bottom line is organization is always my highest priority.” 

2. Prove your level of dedication to your profession.

Another way to stand out is to illustrate specific things about your dedication to your field. In the following example, a candidate showcases her dedication to her profession, proves that she spends a lot of time thinking about driving results in her field, and shows that she takes concrete steps in order to be a high quality contributor in her field. All of which goes a long way when it comes time for hiring managers to decide which candidates to interview. 

“I believe that a good marketing strategy requires seeking out the latest trends and staying one step ahead of the competition. I've attended the Traction conference two years in a row and completed the 2018 Reforge Growth Series, a highly credible and exclusive course that only accepts 10 percent of applicants and is built by leaders from Hubspot, Uber, and other firms. Through these professional developments, I've opened my mind to uncommon marketing methods, and I pride myself on thinking outside the box to develop strategies that create sustainable, low-cost customer acquisition loops that lead to long-term positive ROI.” 

Now compare the above to the below, which is less detailed and includes less specific phrasing:

“I have the skills and requirements for this position, and I believe I would complete every task asked of me to the highest standard expected. My background and experience make me an excellent fit for this position for many reasons. I am very interested in marketing, and I think I would be a great asset to the team.”

3. Include concrete, quantitative results that show your value.

In any written application, you'll need to showcase some form of quantitative results to stand out. Note that even if you don't have a lot of shiny results in your career yet (or even any relevant experience—which is okay!), you can still use words to capture someone's attention with what you have done. And if you do have a record of achieving quantifiable results, then by all means include them, like in the below:

“I developed several Google ad campaigns that were worth more than $500,000 and that resulted in high-level customers. Also, through testing and optimization, I increased newsletter sign-ups by more than 200 percent.”

Now compare that to this bland sentence:

“I have experience in Google ad campaigns, as well as experience in testing and optimization.”

A final note

When trying to convey your personality, get across your dedication, or communicate your value, there's a big difference between saying you're a good fit for the job and actually showing it.

So, when writing your cover letters, try to hold these words in mind: I know you (the hiring managers) don't know me, so let me show you exactly why I'm completely invested, committed, and passionate about doing this specific type of work. And let me show you the specific reasons why hiring me, over all other candidates, would be beneficial to you.

If you hold all this in mind, the right details and words will flow right out of you—and into your cover letters.

Natalie Fisher is best known for helping professionals land their ideal roles and achieve explosive salary growth (even with little experience). If you want to dive deeper on the topic of your career mindset and become a person who knows exactly how to land their dream job offer, listen to her on the podcast Get a Six Figure Job You Love .

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How do i create a user account.

• Go to the login page and press "Register now".
• Enter your email address and press "Send verification code".
• You will receive an email within a few minutes. In the email, there is a code. You must copy and paste this code to activate your user profile. The code is only valid for a few minutes.
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This means that if you previously used a username and password to register your application, but have now logged in with ID-porten, you will not see your previous applications. You do not need to register a new application. You have to log out of ID-porten and then log in again with your username and password to find your applications.

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If you have booked an appointment, your booking is still valid. When you booked the appointment, you received an email with a confirmation of the time and date, sent from either '[email protected]' or '[email protected]'. You can search for these addresses in your email account. You will also find a separate email with a list of the documents and the cover letter that you must take with you to your appointment. If you cannot find this email, please check the spam filter.

If you are unable to find the details of your appointment, please contact the meeting point for your appointment: the police, the Service Centre for Foreign Workers (SUA), the embassy or the VFS Application Centre .

If you have already handed in your application documents to the police or a Visa Application Centre, we will process your application as normal, and you will not need to do anything more with your user account. If you have Digipost (eksternt nettsted) , you will receive the decision there. Otherwise, you will receive it by regular post. If you have not yet booked an appointment, you have two choices. You can either contact the meeting point which you selected in your application and ask for an appointment or you can create a new user account and send in a new application. If you paid a fee for your first application, you can contact the meeting point to request a refund.

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If you are going to fill in and submit a new application, you can either use a different account if you have access to one or you can create a new account.

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In the login window , you should always try to click on “Forgotten your password?” and choose a new password, to check if this solves the problem. If your account does not exist anymore, you will get a message which says that there is no account registered with this email address.  

There might be different reasons why you have lost access to your account.  

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I have problems logging in with id-porten. what should i do.

UDI cannot help you with problems related to the ID port. The Norwegian Digitalisation Agency (Digdir) is responsible for this solution. You can find their contact information here. (external website)

Can I move my cases from the user account to ID-porten?

No, it is not possible to migrate content from one user account to another. When you log in with ID-porten, this is a new user account in the same way as if you have different user accounts with different e-mail addresses.

What is the advantage of using ID-porten?

Logging in via ID-porten provides extra security that no one else can access the information you have provided in the application form. Another advantage is that you don't have to remember which username and password you used in UDI's application forms.

UDI will in the future launch several services that can simplify the application process for those who have a secure electronic identity.

Do I have to use ID-porten?

No. UDI has adopted ID-porten, and we recommend that you use it if you have the possibility. However, you can still log in with the same username and password as before, and create a new user accounted with an email address.

What is the consequence of me logging in with ID-porten and applying on behalf of another person?

If you log in with ID-porten and apply on behalf of another person, you are the one who must follow up the application until it has been processed. It is you who must book an appointment with the police/SUA and it is you who will receive an answer to the application - not the person on whose behalf you have applied.

I am an employer who is going to apply on behalf of an employee. Can I log in with ID-porten?

No, an employer applying on behalf of an employee should not use ID-porten, and must instead log in with a username and password. This is because it is unfortunate if applications are linked to the personal electronic identity of an individual in the company.

I am going to apply on behalf of another person. Can I log in with ID-porten?

We recommend that you only log in with ID-porten if you are applying for yourself.

However, if you are applying on behalf of a close family member, such as your child, it may be convenient to use ID-porten. In that case, please be aware that you must also follow up the application until it has been processed. This includes, among other things, booking an appointment with the police/SUA for the person you apply for.

In all other cases where you are applying on behalf of others, we recommend that you log in with your username and password and not with ID-porten.

I have MinID. Can I use ID-porten when logging in at UDI?

No. Only people with BankID, Commfides or Buypass (Norwegian e-ID) can log in via ID-porten. This is because UDI requires a higher security level (level 4) for logging in with ID-porten than what MinID has (level 3). This is to best secure your personal data.

Who can use ID-porten and how do I log in using it?

To use ID-porten to log in at UDI, you must either have a BankID, Commfides or Buypass (Norwegian e-ID).

Read how you can obtain an electronic ID here (external website) .

For help with logging in with ID-porten, you can read more on the webpages of the Norwegian Digitalisation Agency (external website) (Digdir).

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How can i find an application submitted before april 2022.

All recent application forms that you have submitted electronically to the UDI can be found on the My applications (external website) page. If you cannot find the application form you submitted before April 2022 in the overview there, this application is in our old application portal. This means that you can no longer find your way back to the application form on our website. If you want to have access to an older case or need to see the application summary of it, you may contact the UDI in writing here .

How do I book an appointment for an application submitted before April 2022?

If you cannot find the application form you submitted before April 2022 in the overview on the My applications (external website) page, this application is in our old application portal. This means that you can no longer book an appointment for this application form digitally. To book an appointment in connection with this application, you must contact the police directly. You will find contact information here (external website) .

How can I submit documents digitally for an application submitted before April 2022?

To upload documents digitally and submit them to UDI for an application that you submit before April 2022, you can go to UDI's service for submitting documents here (external website) .

How can I find a complete overview of all the applications I have submitted to UDI?

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