What should I write in a letter to support my friend's marriage is real to the US immigration?

Question

My friend married a non-US citizen almost 2 yrs ago. His wife is applying for permanent residence or citizenship (not sure which one). Anyway, he requested me to write a letter to support that their marriage is not a sham. I know that their marriage is for real. But I'm not sure what kind of details should I write about?

Answer 1

I did that once.

Short and sweet without overdoing it is the way to go.

Say you have known them since (fill in the date), how you met them, and a few of the activities you have all enjoyed over the years to demonstrate that you you all know each other well enough.

Then thank the official politely for thier prompt consideratin in welcoming the wife as a new cisitzen or resident (find out which, get it wrong and the whole letter might be questionable).

Then sign it and date it.

Do not get all mushy. Do say you are keeping it brief and not gushing with details out of respect for the official's time. this hints that mroe details are available should they need it, but that you value their time and effort and don't want to waste it.

This is 3 paragraph letter at most.

Good luck to your friend!

Answer 2

Immigration Letter Of Marriage Support

Answer 3

LOL Moon, with e-mail, folks no longer do the "letter writing thing' anymore. An e-mail is delivered instantly whereas a handwritten letter can take as long as a week to get to it's destination. NOW the U.S. Mail only serves one purpose, to deliver bills and advertising junk mail. The Postal Service has priced itself completely OUT of the message department by increasing the cost of postage every year while still giving huge breaks and subsidies to the JUNK mail users. Add to that the investment in time, energy and writing supplies and it's just easier and more effecient to use e-mail rather than snail mail, except for those PERSONAL touches that a card or a personal, handwritten letter seems to be able to serve on an emotional level. BB, Raji the Green Witch

Answer 4

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Oh, my dear friend, you ask good questions! I actually had to stop and ponder this one almost to the point of getting a headache! I've received lengthy emails. I've been IM'd. I've received long-distance phone calls. But an honest-to-goodness handwritten letter? Stamped and sent via snail-mail? Like a slap in the face, it occurs to me that the last handwritten letter I've ever received was close to six years ago. My grandmother still lived in another state, and I had recently been diagnosed with cancer. My grandmother wrote me a three-page letter of love and support--and that letter meant so much to me that I kept it. I'm fine today, and my grandmother passed away a year ago... but yes: That's the last time anyone ANYWHERE sent me a handwritten letter. Oh, sure, Christmas cards, birthday cards, and such (sometimes with a little note inside)... but a letter? That distinction would be my grandmother, all those years ago.

Answer 5

I agree with all of the comments submitted already.
By the way, the USCIS may request to have a letter notarized. It may be a good idea to include (1) your name, (2) place of birth, (3) date of birth, (4) current address, and (5) get the letter notarized.

Then, as to the details, you can just summerize what you know, such as how long you know them, how you feel about their relationship etc. I've done it a few times, and it's not that difficult if you do really know them. Good luck! :)

Answer 6

Probably about how you've been there to witness the stages of their relationship from the beginning. Talk about how impressed you are with their commitment to each other and to their lives together. Maybe if you know about their future plans for their family (like plans to have children or buy a home, etc). Show that they have a longterm relationship that has been going on for some time and has plans to continue into the future.

Answer 7

Letters have very little value. Just write :
I know for a fact that they are married for the purpose intended in a marriage not for immigration into the USA. I have been personally involved in their lives over an extended period of time, and validate this to be true and factual.
sign it
date it

Answer 8

I would leave myself out of it, my friend back east Yrs ago got involved and after the divorce the nagging about the letter/ crap never let up and Friends NO more.... Think this over first, it may seem like a little thing, but IT Can snowball into a mess...

Answer 9

I just did this for friends of ours. I wrote how long I have known them, that I spend time with them both, and individually, and that I have witnessed what a good marriage they have and what good parents the are.