SAMPLE LETTER OF REFERENCE FOR IMMIGRATION COURT, USCIS OR ICE

My name is _______. I live at [address]. My phone number is [number]. I am a United States citizen [or permanent resident].
I am not receiving any payment for writing this letter. I am willing to testify in the court of law about the contents of this letter.
I know [name of the intended immigrant] through [state how you know the person]. I have known him/her for ______years. To my knowledge, s/he has lived in the United States at least for the past [state number of years]. I know this because (for example, because I see him/her every week at church or we visit each other home, or I see him/her every day at work).
S/he is a great person because [describe why you think s/he is a good person, hard worker, reliable friend, etc.]. [Give examples with dates, if applicable].
[If you believe that the intended immigrant, his/her U.S. Citizen or resident spouse, parents and/or children would suffer extreme hardship if the intended immigrant is not allowed to stay in the U.S., please explain why you think so. (The financial and emotional impact, health issues, etc.)]
S/he has strong ties to the United States because [state why you think this person belongs here]. [Explain why the person is a valuable member of the community.]
Please allow [name] to stay in this country.
Sincerely,

[Sign] [Date]

[Sign] [Date]

 

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