Immigration support affidavits
Good Moral Character Letter for Immigration: Sample Structure and Guided Support
Good moral character letter for immigration: sample structure + guided support
A strong support statement should sound like the person who actually knows you. ASN helps friends, family members, employers, neighbors, and community members turn firsthand observations into a clear draft your attorney can review.
ASN does not provide legal advice or guarantee immigration outcomes. We help organize supporting affidavit material so it is easier to review and use with your immigration counsel.
Looking for a good moral character letter sample?
Many people search for a “good moral character letter” or “affidavit of good moral character” when preparing immigration materials. A sample can help with structure, but the most important part is not the template — it is the witness's real, firsthand observations.
This page gives you a safe structure for a support letter and explains how ASN helps collect clear, respectful statements without replacing legal advice.
- understand what a support statement can usually include;
- help a witness organize firsthand observations;
- avoid vague or exaggerated template language;
- prepare draft materials for attorney review.
A support letter is not a magic proof of good moral character
For naturalization, good moral character can be a legal requirement evaluated under immigration law and policy. A support letter may help describe what a witness personally knows, but it does not replace required forms, background checks, legal eligibility, or attorney strategy.
If your case involves arrests, citations, taxes, child support, probation, immigration history, or any sensitive issue, speak with a licensed immigration attorney before relying on a sample letter.
What a good moral character support letter usually includes
Who is writing
The writer’s name, role, and relationship to the applicant — for example, employer, neighbor, friend, or family member.
How long they have known the applicant
Approximate length of time and the setting where they know the applicant, such as work, community, school, or family life.
Firsthand examples
Specific conduct the writer personally observed, with approximate dates or time periods when helpful.
Limits of knowledge
A clear statement that the writer is describing personal observations, not offering legal advice or guessing about eligibility.
Signature and contact information
Signature, printed name, and contact details if appropriate for the final format your attorney recommends.
Good moral character letter sample structure
This is a general structure, not an official USCIS form and not legal advice. Replace bracketed text with real facts. Do not include anything the writer has not personally observed.
[Date] Re: Support statement for [Applicant Full Name] To Whom It May Concern: My name is [Writer Full Name]. I am [briefly describe who you are, such as a family member, employer, neighbor, friend, teacher, religious leader, or community member]. I have known [Applicant Full Name] for approximately [length of time] through [explain the real relationship or setting]. I am writing this statement because I have personally observed [Applicant First Name]'s character and conduct. Based on my own experience with [him/her/them], I can describe the following: First, [give a specific example you personally observed. Include approximate date or time period if helpful]. Second, [give another specific example. Focus on real conduct, not general praise]. Third, [optional additional example, such as family responsibility, work reliability, community involvement, volunteering, caregiving, honesty, or other relevant conduct you personally know]. I understand that this statement may be used in an immigration matter. I am not offering legal advice. I am only describing what I personally know and have observed. Sincerely, [Signature] [Writer Full Name] [Phone or Email, if appropriate] [Address, if appropriate]
Avoid copying this word-for-word. A real support statement should sound like the actual writer and should include truthful, specific observations.
What to avoid in a good moral character letter
Do not write facts you did not personally observe
Stick to what the writer actually saw, heard directly, or reliably knows from their own experience.
Do not exaggerate
Avoid superlatives or claims that sound promotional rather than factual.
Do not use the same template for every witness
Each supporter should describe their own relationship and observations in their own words.
Do not ignore attorney instructions
Case strategy, witness selection, and document format should come from qualified counsel.
Do not claim ASN is giving legal advice
ASN helps organize draft support material for review; it does not replace an immigration attorney.
How ASN helps turn real observations into organized support affidavits
- Create a draft case
- Add people who may be able to help
- Supporters answer guided prompts
- Optional clarity review
- Review, signature, and notary steps where supported
- Organized materials for counsel
Good Moral Character Letter Sample Outline
Download a blank outline you can fill in with your supporter's own observations — not a completed affidavit.
Download sample outline PDFCan a family member write a good moral character letter?
A family member may be able to write a support statement if they have real firsthand observations. The letter should not rely only on love or general praise. It should describe specific conduct the family member has personally seen — for example, caregiving, responsibility, honesty, family support, work ethic, community involvement, or other relevant facts.
Because family members are close to the applicant, their statement may be viewed differently from an employer, neighbor, teacher, or community leader. Ask your attorney which witnesses are useful for your case.
Who else can write a support statement?
- employers or supervisors;
- coworkers;
- neighbors or landlords;
- teachers or school staff;
- religious or community leaders;
- volunteer coordinators;
- longtime friends;
- family members;
The best witness is not always the person with the most impressive title. The best witness is often the person who can truthfully describe specific firsthand observations.
Related ASN guide
Preparing marriage-based support materials? See ASN's guide to bona fide marriage affidavit structure.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official USCIS good moral character letter sample?
No. This is a general support-letter structure from ASN. It is not an official USCIS form, not legal advice, and not a guarantee that your statement will be accepted or helpful in a specific case.
Does USCIS require a good moral character letter?
It depends on the immigration context and the legal strategy for the case. Good moral character can be a legal requirement in naturalization and other immigration contexts, but a support letter is only one possible type of supporting material. Ask your immigration attorney what evidence is appropriate.
Can a family member write a good moral character letter for immigration?
A family member can write a statement if they have genuine firsthand observations. The letter should include specific examples rather than only general praise.
Should the letter be notarized?
Notary requirements depend on the receiving body, case type, attorney instructions, and final document format. Ask your attorney before assuming notarization is required or unnecessary.
Can ASN write the letter for my supporter?
ASN is designed to guide supporters through structured prompts and help organize their own observations. The supporter should review and approve the final statement because the facts and meaning must be their own.
Can AI help polish the statement?
Where available, ASN may offer optional clarity editing to improve grammar, organization, and readability. The final statement should still reflect the supporter’s own knowledge, memory, and intended meaning.
Can I copy the sample letter exactly?
No. A copied template is usually weaker than a specific, truthful statement. Use the structure as a guide, but write real facts from the witness’s own experience.
Is ASN available now?
ASN is currently in pre-launch. You can create a saved draft case and prepare recommender information. Live sending and later signature or notarization steps do not begin until those features open and you review and approve next steps.