Educational example
Good moral character supporting letter — example and structure
A character supporting letter describes conduct its author has personally observed. The fictional example below shows how specific experiences can replace general praise. The law office decides whether a letter is useful for the particular immigration case.
All names and events are invented. The example illustrates writing structure and does not establish anyone’s legal eligibility or good moral character. Use your own facts and follow the firm’s instructions.
Fictional example: a community volunteer’s observations
My name is Casey Brooks. I have volunteered alongside Sam Lee at our neighborhood food pantry since September 2022. We usually work together on two Saturday mornings each month.
During the shift on May 18, 2024, a new volunteer was unsure how to sort food by expiration date. Sam showed the volunteer our checklist, checked the first boxes with them, and stayed until the sorting area was ready for the next shift.
On October 12, 2024, a scheduled volunteer could not attend. I saw Sam take an additional station after finishing their own work so the waiting visitors could be served. Sam treated the visitors patiently throughout the morning.
These examples are why I have found Sam reliable and considerate in our volunteer work. My observations are limited to this setting. I cannot speak about every aspect of Sam’s life.
Casey Brooks
Example written on February 3, 2025
How to structure your own letter
- Explain the relationship. State how long and in what setting you have known the person.
- Describe your contact. Give the frequency and scope of your experience.
- Use concrete examples. Describe what happened, when, and what you personally saw.
- Connect observations to your opinion. Explain why those experiences matter to your description of the person.
- State the limits. Avoid broad claims about conduct you cannot personally know. Follow the firm’s instructions for the final document and signature.
Where ASN fits
N-400 naturalization support statements are available in controlled pilot for participating law offices. Separate authors provide their own observations; the attorney reviews the exact version and decides whether and how to use it. A supporting declaration is the primary active document path.
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