Build Letters That Strengthen Your Case
Letter ingredients Casyt highlights
- Author authority
- Relationship context
- Specific achievements
- Evidence references
- Forward-looking impact
Every field in Casyt’s letter workspace maps to adjudicator expectations. Encourage recommenders to fill each part with crisp, verifiable statements.
Two ways to supply letters
1. Use Casyt’s questionnaire
- Walk through the guided prompts with your recommender.
- Provide bullet responses; Casyt converts them into a polished draft.
- Download the output for the recommender to review and personalise.
2. Upload existing letters
- Drop DOCX or PDF files into the upload panel.
- Casyt stores the letter, extracts key metadata, and makes it searchable for citations.
- Use the shared details form to capture author title, organisation, and relationship summary.
What great Casyt letters include
Author Authority
Two sentences covering the recommender’s title, organisation, and achievements that prove they are a peer or industry leader.
Relationship Timeline
Describe how long the recommender has known the applicant, in what capacity, and through which projects or collaborations.
Impact Stories
- Each paragraph should cover one major contribution with measurable outcomes.
- Name the evidence that supports the story (Exhibit numbers, publications, press).
- Explain why the achievement stands out in the field (rarity, breakthroughs, adoption).
Forward-looking Importance
Close with how the applicant’s ongoing work benefits the United States, referencing the proposed endeavor or economic impact.
FAQs for recommenders
Does Casyt store my personal data?
Casyt stores only the details you provide to generate or upload the letter (name, title, organisation, email if entered). Authors can request removal at any time.
Can I edit the AI draft?
Yes. Treat the draft as a structured starting point—personalise tone, add anecdotes, and ensure alignment with your voice before signing.
How do I reference evidence?
Use natural language (“as shown in Exhibit 5, the applicant’s award…”) and Casyt will ensure the final draft links to the correct document.
Checklist before sharing letters
- ✅ Letter includes author contact information (email + phone optional).
- ✅ All achievements tie back to exhibits or resume highlights in Casyt.
- ✅ Tone stays professional, objective, and specific.
- ✅ Sensitive employer strategies or proprietary data are removed or generalised.
Next step: upload and tag in Casyt
Store final signed letters in the Letters module and toggle the ones you want cited. Casyt will track which statutory criteria they support and surface them in generated drafts.