I-751 letters of support sample you can actually file

A copied template with “[insert a brief personal story]” is the letter officers ignore. Start from a sample, then replace every blank with something a friend witnessed.

Draft my sample packet

July 3, 2026

Subject: Third-party letter of support for Form I-751 — Jamie Chen and Ana Rivera

Dear USCIS Officer,

My name is Maria Lopez. I live in Austin, Texas. I was born on March 3, 1988 in Austin, Texas. I have known Jamie since he was a teenager, and I first met Ana at a family dinner in Denver in 2023.

I see Jamie and Ana about twice a month. I personally observed this: they hosted Thanksgiving at their apartment and Ana’s parents stayed the weekend. I personally observed this: I helped them carry boxes when they moved into a one-bedroom in Austin last spring.

These are things I witnessed myself. I have not been paid to write this letter.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Sincerely,
Maria Lopez

How to turn a sample into a signable letter

Keep the structure: who the writer is, how they know you, how often they see you, two or three scenes, and a perjury line. Replace names, cities, and stories with facts your writer will confirm. Do not copy Maria’s dinner if your friend was not in Denver.

Most attorneys ask for two to four letters like this, not ten identical paragraphs. Quality is a named event. Volume is extra paper.

Questions

How to write an I-751 affidavit letter of support?

Use the writer’s legal name, address, birth details, relationship, contact frequency, two or three specific stories, and a perjury declaration. Do not copy a blank template.

How many letters of support for I-751?

Most attorneys suggest two to four. Quality beats volume. More than five rarely helps.

Do I-751 affidavits need to be notarized?

Usually no. A signed statement under penalty of perjury is the standard. Some lawyers still prefer a notary page.

Is this Form I-864?

No. I-864 is the financial affidavit of support. This product drafts third-party relationship letters only.

Is this legal advice?

No. I751 Letters is a drafting tool, not a law firm. For case strategy, consult an immigration attorney.