GUIDELINES

  1. Provide a short introduction about yourself and your relationship with the person for whom you are writing the reference letter.
  2. List down pertinent information of which you have personal knowledge. For instance, you will want to include the duration of your friend's stay in the country, proficiency in the language, employment information, as well as any other details that may be helpful in establishing the character of your friend. Make sure that you write objectively, though.
  3. Provide contact information just in case the authorities need to ask you more questions.

SAMPLE LETTER

[Senders Name]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]

[Letter Date]

[Recipients Name]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]

[Subject: Normally bold, summarizes the intention of the letter] -Optional-


Dear [Recipients Name],

I am Anna Lane, a resident of Prescott, Arizona. I currently hold the position of Training Director at XYZ Consulting, Inc. I am writing this letter to Ms. Therese Willis. We have been neighbors for the past six months, and I believe I have gotten to know her well enough to provide relevant information regarding her stay in the country.

From what I know, Ms. Willis arrived seven months ago with a valid visa. She is very fluent in English and has had no trouble adjusting to the community. I understand that due to her current immigration status, Ms. Willis hasn't worked. However sufficient savings have been made to sustain herself for an extended period. During her stay here, she has become involved in several community activities. I am confident in her ability to be an upstanding citizen of our community.

I hope that this has been helpful. Should you need more detailed information, kindly feel free to contact me at 555-5555. Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

[Senders Name]
[Senders Title] -Optional-

[Enclosures: number] - Optional -
cc: [Name of copy recipient] - Optional -

Reference letter for immigration purposes. Sample letter.

Further things to consider when writing reference letters to immigration offices

Further things to consider when writing reference letters to immigration offices

Reference Letters

Reference letters are letters written to endorse someone's general character and personality. A reference letter differs from a recommendation letter in that the latter supports the person's application for a specific job or education program and is usually addressed to a particular person. A reference letter is more general in nature, refers to the overall character of the person, and is not addressed to anyone in particular. It is normally addressed as "Dear sir/madam," or "To whom it may concern." The person who writes the reference letter is known as the referee, and he/she could be a close friend or colleague.

For you to write good reference letters, you need to know the candidates well to be able to express their best character. Start off with a salutation and the name of the person the letter is about. Write a sentence or two explaining how you know the person and for how long. Mention the strong qualities, characteristics, and strengths of the person in question. Giving brief examples, discuss why you feel the person will be a great addition to office and work culture. Use strong verbs but do not exaggerate. Conclude with your contacts and signature.

Letters to Immigration Offices

Letters to immigration offices are letters sent to an office or department that deals with verification of documents for people entering a certain country. How you write your letter depends on what you want and which department you want. Maybe you want to apply for a work visa or request for an extension of a tourist visa. Perhaps you have basic questions regarding the country you want to visit. Whatever the reason, you need to explain for what purpose or in what context the letter is being written.

There are a few things you should keep in mind when writing letters to immigration offices. For starters, you need to type the letter on a computer using a recognized official or business format - a handwritten letter is hard to read and may not be given preference. Address the letter to the right person. Write a subject line to let the recipient know what the letter is about and why you are writing. Introduce yourself. Explain the reason for your letter. If there are any attachments, explain what they are. Close with a statement that explains what action you want the recipient to take in response to the letter.

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