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FAQ

Questions worth asking before you buy

Including the ones that make us look worse. If coverage is the wrong tool for your record, we would rather you knew now.

Evidentiary value

Does paid coverage count as evidence?

What matters to an officer is whether the material is about you, appears in a qualifying publication, and relates to your work in the field — with the title, date and author shown. Editorial independence is judged from the piece itself, not from how it was commissioned. That said, coverage carries far more weight when it corroborates a record that already exists, so we ask for your documentation before we write anything.

Do the publications meet immigration evidentiary standards?

Articles are published in established online publications and written editorially.

Will an officer see that this was arranged?

We do not conceal anything, and we do not advise anyone to. The pieces are genuine interviews written by journalists and published on editorial merit. What we will not do is write claims your documentation cannot support — that is what makes coverage counterproductive.

Is media coverage enough on its own?

No. A petition resting on media alone is a weak petition. Coverage is best used to close a specific gap — usually published material about you, or corroboration of original contributions — while the rest of the record does its own work.

Publications and outlets

What type of media outlets do you work with?

We work exclusively with verified online publications and recognized news outlets. We do not use low-quality blogs, link farms, or press-release distribution sites.

Can you do National or Global Media Outlets?

Yes. Higher-profile or national-level placements may be available but are priced separately based on outlet requirements and editorial standards.

Can I choose where my articles are published?

Publication selection is handled by our editorial team to ensure relevance, credibility, and consistency with your professional background and visa goals.

Are the publications guaranteed?

Yes. Publication is guaranteed once your package is confirmed.

Timing and scheduling

How quickly can we start?

Work can begin immediately after package confirmation. The full process — from interview to publication — typically takes around 30 days.

Can publications be spaced out over time?

Yes. Articles may be scheduled over time; however, all placements must typically be completed within 90 days, due to editorial availability and publication changes.

Can articles be published on earlier dates?

In limited cases and only where editorially permissible, certain publications may reflect earlier publication dates. Availability depends on outlet policies and cannot be guaranteed.

Process and control

Will I review the article before it's published?

Yes. You will review and approve the full article before it goes live.

What if the outlet declines the piece?

We place it with an outlet of equal or higher tier in the same category, or refund that placement in full. You choose which.

Working with your attorney

Does my attorney need an account?

No — and they cannot be given one. Attorneys browse the full catalogue at /lawyers with no sign-in, select what fits your record, annotate why, and send you a code. They never handle payment and take no fee through Elefent.

Can I share my placements with my attorney?

Yes. Every order page collects the live URLs, publication dates and the criteria mapping in a form you can send or print for the exhibit index.

I received a code. What do I do?

Enter it at the redeem page. You will sign in with an emailed link — no password — and the plan appears in your dashboard with your attorney's notes on each outlet.

Payment

Is this a one-time fee or a monthly service?

This is a one-time fee. All services — interview, writing, editing, and publication — are included.

How does the volume discount work?

It is based on how many placements are in your plan: 10% from two, 20% from three, 30% from five. It is applied automatically at checkout and recalculated server-side, so the price you see is the price charged.

Can I get a refund?

Before the interview, yes, in full. After drafting has begun we refund the placement less the drafting cost if we cannot place the piece. If you decline publication of a piece you approved the brief for, the drafting work is not refundable.

Still deciding? Read the criteria map to see which provision your record is thinnest on, or email hello@elefent.com. Elefent is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.

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