Bona Fide Marriage Letter Template
[Your Full Legal Name]
[Street Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Country]
Phone: [Phone Number]
Email: [Email Address]
[Date]
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
[Name of Service Center or Field Office]
[USCIS Address Listed on Request or Notice]
Re: Bona Fide Marriage Letter for [Full Name of Spouse] and [Full Name of Spouse]
Receipt Number (if any): [USCIS Receipt Number]
A-Number (if any): [A-Number]
To Whom It May Concern:
Introduction
My name is [Your Full Legal Name]. I am [the U.S. citizen / lawful permanent resident / spouse] of [Spouse’s Full Name]. I am writing this letter to provide a detailed explanation of our relationship and to confirm that our marriage is a genuine, bona fide marriage entered into in good faith.
How We Met
[Briefly describe how and where you first met, including approximate date, place, and circumstances.
Example structure:
When you first met.
In what setting (work, school, online, social event, etc.).
Your first impressions and how you began communicating.]
Development of Our Relationship
[Describe how the relationship developed over time, including key milestones, such as:
When you started dating seriously.
When you decided to be exclusive or committed.
Important trips, events, or holidays spent together.
Meeting each other’s families or close friends.
Include approximate dates and locations where possible.]
Engagement and Wedding
[Explain how you decided to get married, including:
When and where you became engaged (if applicable).
Why and when you decided to marry.
Date and place of the wedding or civil ceremony.
Who attended (family, friends, witnesses).
Any cultural or religious elements of the ceremony.]
Our Life Together as a Married Couple
[Describe your daily married life, such as:
Where you live together (address, since when).
How you share household responsibilities (cooking, cleaning, bills, errands).
How you spend weekends, holidays, and vacations.
Any children you have together or from previous relationships and how you care for them.
Focus on real, concrete examples of your shared life.]
Financial and Household Arrangements
[Describe how you manage finances and major responsibilities, for example:
Joint bank accounts or credit cards.
Shared lease or mortgage and utilities in one or both names.
Health, car, or life insurance policies listing each other as beneficiaries.
Major purchases or financial planning done together.
You may refer to documents you are submitting in your application or response.]
Family, Friends, and Community
[Explain how your families, friends, and community know you as a married couple, such as:
Family gatherings, holidays, or celebrations you attend together.
Friends who know you as a couple.
Community, church, school, or social activities you participate in together.
Mention any support or recognition of your relationship from others.]
Supporting Documents (If Applicable)
[Optional paragraph referencing evidence; keep it brief, for example:]
We are submitting documentation in support of our bona fide marriage, including but not limited to: [joint lease or mortgage, joint bank statements, tax returns, photos with family and friends, travel records, birth certificates of children, insurance policies, or other relevant documents].
Closing Statement
Our relationship is based on love, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to building a life together. We did not marry for immigration purposes. We respectfully ask that USCIS recognize our marriage as bona fide and approve the related immigration application.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States that the information in this letter is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Legal Name]
[Relationship to Spouse, e.g., “Petitioning Spouse”]
[Optional: City and State of Signing]
[Optional: Date of Signature if different from letter date]
