Bona Fide Marriage Support Letter Template

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]

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): ___________________