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Date: [Date]

To Whom It May Concern,

1. Writer Information

1.1 Full Name: [Your Full Name]

1.2 Date of Birth (Optional): [DOB]

1.3 Address: [Your Address]

1.4 Phone/Email: [Phone] / [Email]

1.5 Occupation (Optional): [Occupation]

2. Relationship to the Couple

2.1 I, [Your Full Name], am writing this letter in support of [Spouse 1 Full Name] and [Spouse 2 Full Name].

2.2 I have known [Spouse 1 Name] since [Year/How you met] and [Spouse 2 Name] since [Year/How you met].

2.3 I am their: ☐ friend ☐ family member ☐ coworker ☐ neighbor ☐ other: [Explain].

3. How I Know Their Marriage Is Genuine

3.1 I understand that this letter may be used to support an immigration filing and I am providing truthful information based on my personal knowledge.

3.2 I have observed their relationship and marriage through: [Examples—holidays, visits, events, daily life].

3.3 Examples that show their shared life include:

  • [Example #1: living together / routines / responsibilities]

  • [Example #2: shared finances / planning / support]

  • [Example #3: family interactions / social activities]

[Example #1: living together / routines / responsibilities]

[Example #2: shared finances / planning / support]

[Example #3: family interactions / social activities]

3.4 They appear to make decisions together and support each other in practical ways, such as: [Examples].

4. Key Dates and Facts (If Known)

4.1 Date Married: [Date]

4.2 Address Shared: [Address]

4.3 Children (If Any): [Names/ages]

4.4 Trips/Events (Examples): [Trips/events + dates]

5. Closing Statement

5.1 Based on my personal knowledge, I believe [Spouse 1 Full Name] and [Spouse 2 Full Name] are in a genuine, bona fide marriage.

5.2 I am willing to answer questions if needed at: [Phone/Email].

Sincerely,

[Your Full Name]

Signatures

Signature: ___________________________

Date: [Date]

Witnesses (If Required)

Witness Name: [Name]

Date: [Date]

Signature: ___________________________

Notary / Notarization (Optional)

State of [State]

County of [County]

On [Date], before me, [Notary Name], personally appeared [Your Full Name], known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to this letter, and acknowledged that they executed it for the purposes stated.

Notary Public Signature: _______________________

My Commission Expires: _______________________

Notary Seal (if applicable): ___________________

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What is a bona fide marriage support letter?

A Bona Fide Marriage Support Letter is a written statement that supports an immigration petition by explaining that a marriage is genuine (entered in good faith) and not for immigration purposes. It may be written by a spouse, a friend, a family member, or another person who knows the couple.

02

Who should write the letter?

The best writer is someone who knows both spouses and can provide specific, real-life examples — how they met, how they live, shared responsibilities, and observations over time. If you are a spouse writing it, focus on your shared life and supporting documentation.

03

What should be included?

Include: writer’s identity, relationship to the couple, how long the writer has known them, specific examples of the relationship, shared living arrangements, joint finances or responsibilities (if known), and a truthful statement that the marriage is genuine.

04

Do you need to notarize the letter?

Not always, but notarization can add credibility in some cases. This template includes an optional notarization section. Always use truthful statements; do not exaggerate or guess.

05

What documents can support the letter?

Common evidence includes joint lease/mortgage, joint bank accounts, insurance, photos, travel records, messages, affidavits, and statements from friends/family. This letter is usually one piece of a larger evidence package.

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