Affidavit Letter of Support for Immigration Template
[Your Full Legal Name]
[Street Address]
[City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code]
[Country]
Phone: [Phone Number]
Email: [Email Address]
[Date]
To: [Name of Immigration Authority, Court, or “To Whom It May Concern”]
Subject: Affidavit Letter of Support for [Full Name of Applicant]
1. Affiant Identity and Background
I, [Your Full Legal Name], being duly sworn, state as follows:
I am over the age of [Age] and competent to make this affidavit.
I currently reside at [Full Residential Address].
My date of birth is [MM/DD/YYYY], and I was born in [City, State/Province, Country].
My current immigration or citizenship status is: [Citizen / Permanent Resident / Other lawful status].
My occupation is [Job Title], and I am employed by [Employer Name] at [Employer Address].
If self-employed, my business is [Brief Description of Business].
I am providing this affidavit in support of:
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Full Name of Applicant: [Applicant’s Full Legal Name]
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Date of Birth: [MM/DD/YYYY]
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Country of Birth: [Country]
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Current Address: [Applicant’s Address]
Full Name of Applicant: [Applicant’s Full Legal Name]
Date of Birth: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Country of Birth: [Country]
Current Address: [Applicant’s Address]
I have known [Applicant’s Name] since approximately [Month, Year].
I know [Applicant’s Name] as my [spouse / family member / friend / employee / employer / neighbor / community member / other relationship].
I first met [Applicant’s Name] under the following circumstances:
[Brief description of how you met, where, and in what context.]
3. Description of Relationship and Personal Knowledge
I have personal knowledge of [Applicant’s Name] because:
[Explain how often you see or communicate, activities you do together, and how well you know their daily life or family situation.]
To the best of my knowledge, [Applicant’s Name] is a person of good moral character. I base this on the following observations:
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[Short example of honesty, reliability, or integrity.]
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[Short example of work ethic or family responsibilities.]
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[Short example of community, school, or religious involvement.]
[Short example of honesty, reliability, or integrity.]
[Short example of work ethic or family responsibilities.]
[Short example of community, school, or religious involvement.]
If this affidavit is being used in a family-based or marriage-based immigration case, I can describe the relationship I have observed between [Applicant’s Name] and [Spouse/Partner’s Name] as follows:
[Describe what you have personally seen about the couple or family, such as time spent together, shared responsibilities, and family events you have attended.]
4. Support Provided to the Applicant
I currently provide, or intend to provide, support to [Applicant’s Name] in the following ways:
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Emotional and personal support:
[Briefly describe how you support them emotionally, especially during the immigration process.]
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Housing or accommodation (if applicable):
[Describe any housing offered, including address and approximate dates or duration.]
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Financial support (if applicable):
[Describe any financial help, such as contributions to rent, food, transportation, or other expenses, with approximate amounts or frequency if appropriate.]
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Practical assistance (if applicable):
[Describe assistance with transportation, childcare, translation, appointments, or other daily needs.]
Emotional and personal support:
[Briefly describe how you support them emotionally, especially during the immigration process.]
Housing or accommodation (if applicable):
[Describe any housing offered, including address and approximate dates or duration.]
Financial support (if applicable):
[Describe any financial help, such as contributions to rent, food, transportation, or other expenses, with approximate amounts or frequency if appropriate.]
Practical assistance (if applicable):
[Describe assistance with transportation, childcare, translation, appointments, or other daily needs.]
Within my means and abilities, I am willing to continue supporting [Applicant’s Name] in the ways described above while their immigration matter is pending and, if needed, after a decision is made.
5. Reason for the Affidavit and Impact of the Immigration Case
I understand that [Applicant’s Name] is currently involved in the following type of immigration process:
[Brief description, e.g., applying for lawful permanent residency, defending against removal, seeking a family-based visa, etc.]
I believe that a favorable decision in this immigration case would be in the best interests of [Applicant’s Name], their family, and our community because:
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[Reason 1 – e.g., strong employment or education record.]
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[Reason 2 – e.g., close family ties and responsibilities.]
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[Reason 3 – e.g., community involvement or positive contributions.]
[Reason 1 – e.g., strong employment or education record.]
[Reason 2 – e.g., close family ties and responsibilities.]
[Reason 3 – e.g., community involvement or positive contributions.]
6. Statement of Truth
I declare that I have read this affidavit (or it has been read to me) in a language I understand.
I further declare that the facts stated in this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
If requested, I am willing to testify in person or by other lawful means to confirm the information provided in this affidavit.
7. Attachments (Optional)
The following documents are attached in support of this affidavit (if available):
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Copy of my government-issued photo ID
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Evidence of my legal status (if relevant)
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Photos, letters, or other documents showing my relationship with [Applicant’s Name]
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Other: [Describe]
Copy of my government-issued photo ID
Evidence of my legal status (if relevant)
Photos, letters, or other documents showing my relationship with [Applicant’s Name]
Other: [Describe]
8. Affiant’s Signature
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of [State/Province, Country] that the foregoing is true and correct.
Affiant’s Signature: _______________________________
Printed Name: [Your Full Legal Name]
Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
9. Notary Public / Authorized Official Acknowledgment
State/Province of: ___________________________
County/Region of: ___________________________
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this ____ day of ____________, 20,
by [Your Full Legal Name], who is personally known to me or who has provided satisfactory identification.
Notary Public / Authorized Official Signature: _______________________________
Printed Name: ______________________________________________
Title: ______________________________________________
Commission Number (if applicable): ____________________________
My Commission Expires: ______________________________
