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Form I-864: Affidavit of Support
Form I-864 is an affidavit of support used in immigration proceedings where a U.S. citizen or permanent resident sponsors a relative for a green card. The sponsor pledges to financially support the immigrant at 125% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Immigration Recommendation Letter (Australia)
Create an Immigration Recommendation Letter for Australia supporting a visa or residency application. Suitable for employer sponsorship, community support, or character references under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth).
Character Reference Letter for Immigration (Australia)
A character reference letter for immigration purposes in Australia is a formal written statement from a credible community member — typically an Australian citizen or permanent resident — that attests to a visa applicant's character, community integration, ties to Australia, and suitability to remain in or be granted entry to Australia. This template assists referees in preparing a legally appropriate, persuasive character reference for use in visa applications, s.501 character test assessments, and visa cancellation proceedings under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth). The Migration Act 1958 (Cth) is the primary legislation governing immigration to Australia. Section 501 of the Act empowers the Minister for Immigration (or a delegate) to refuse to grant or to cancel a visa where the applicant or visa holder does not pass the character test. The character test is set out in s.501(6) and includes a range of criteria: having a substantial criminal record (defined in s.501(7) as a sentence of 12 months or more imprisonment, or multiple sentences totalling 12 months or more), being a member of a criminal organisation or terrorist organisation, representing a risk to the Australian community, or being the subject of an adverse security assessment by ASIO. Ministerial Direction No. 99 (issued under s.499 of the Migration Act 1958) is the current direction governing how decision-makers must exercise the discretion under s.501 where the character test has been failed. It sets out primary considerations and other considerations that must be weighed in the character test assessment. Primary considerations include: the protection of the Australian community from criminal or other serious conduct; the best interests of minor children in Australia; the impact on Australian family members of the visa holder or applicant; and the strength, nature, and duration of the person's ties to Australia. Other considerations include the person's age at the time of offending, the nature of the offence and hardship to the person if removed, the person's health, and evidence of rehabilitation. Character references are directly relevant to several of these considerations. A well-drafted character reference from a credible Australian community member can provide the decision-maker with specific evidence of: the applicant's genuine community ties and integration into Australian society; the positive contribution the applicant makes to the Australian community; the impact of removal on Australian family members (particularly children); the applicant's rehabilitation and future conduct prospects; and the hardship that would result from visa cancellation or removal. Character references for immigration matters may also be relevant outside of s.501 character test proceedings. They are commonly used to support partner visa applications (subclass 820/801 and 309/100), parent visa applications, employer-sponsored visa applications (subclass 482 and 186), and appeals before the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) — which replaced the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) in 2024. This template covers all key elements that immigration decision-makers look for: the referee's identity and Australian residency status, the applicant's immigration context, the nature and duration of the relationship, the applicant's community ties and family connections in Australia, a specific character assessment, a rehabilitation statement (for s.501 matters), and a hardship and best interests statement addressing the impact of removal on Australian family members and children. It is suitable for use in all Australian states and territories and for any immigration matter in which character evidence is relevant.
Visa Invitation Letter (Australia)
Create a Visa Invitation Letter for Australia supporting a visitor's visa application to the Department of Home Affairs. Covers tourist, family, and business visit invitations under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth).
Express Entry Support Letter (Canada)
A support letter for a Canadian Express Entry immigration application, including employment letters, provincial nominee support, and community reference letters to strengthen a candidate's Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.
Permanent Resident Sponsorship Application (Canada)
A sponsorship application package for Canadian citizens and permanent residents sponsoring eligible family members for Canadian permanent residence under the Family Class immigration stream, including undertaking obligations and financial requirements.
Immigration Recommendation Letter (Canada)
Create a professional Canadian immigration recommendation letter for IRCC applications. References the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (S.C. 2001, c. 27), Express Entry, and Provincial Nominee Programs. Includes professional skills, community integration, and character assessment sections.
Visa Invitation Letter (Canada)
Create a formal Canadian visa invitation letter for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) applications. This template supports Temporary Resident Visa, Super Visa, Business Visitor, Study Permit, and Work Permit applications. Includes host and guest information, financial responsibility declarations, home country ties, medical insurance provisions, and references to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).
Hosting Agreement for Foreign National Chile
A Hosting Agreement for Foreign National in Chile governed by Ley 21.325 de Migración e Inmigración, DL 1.094 Art. 55 (residual application), and DS 296/2021, by which a Chilean citizen or permanent resident (anfitrión) formally commits to hosting and supporting a foreign national during their immigration process before SERMIG and the Ministerio del Interior y Seguridad Pública.
Permanent Residence Application Chile
A Permanent Residence Application for Chile governed by Ley 21.325 de Migración e Inmigración Art. 53 and DS 296/2021, by which a foreign national who has held temporary residence for at least two continuous years requests the Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (SERMIG) to grant indefinite authorization to reside and work in Chile without periodic renewal.
Temporary Residence Visa Application Chile
A Temporary Residence Visa Application for Chile governed by Ley 21.325 de Migración e Inmigración of 2021 and its Reglamento (DS 296/2021), by which a foreign national requests authorization from the Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (SERMIG) to reside temporarily in Chile for work, study, family reunification, or other lawful purposes under the categories established in Title III of Ley 21.325.
Work Visa Application Chile
A Work Visa Application for Chile governed by Ley 21.325 de Migración e Inmigración Art. 49 and DS 296/2021, by which a foreign national requests authorization from the Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (SERMIG) to reside in Chile for the purpose of performing paid work under a labor contract regulated by the Código del Trabajo and supervised by the Dirección del Trabajo (DT).
Visa Invitation Letter Colombia
A Visa Invitation Letter for Colombia under Decreto 1067 de 2015 and Resolución 5477 de 2022 (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores), issued by a Colombian host — natural person or legal entity — to support a foreign national's visa application before the Cancillería de Colombia.
Immigration Sponsorship Support Letter Colombia
An Immigration Sponsorship Support Letter for Colombia under Decreto 1067 de 2015 and Resolución 5477 de 2022, through which a Colombian sponsor — natural person or legal entity — formally commits to financial and legal support of a foreign national's visa application or residency process before the Cancillería and Migración Colombia.
Accommodation Agreement for Foreign Resident Colombia
An Accommodation Agreement for a foreign resident in Colombia under Decreto 1067 de 2015, Ley 820 de 2003 (arrendamiento urbano), and the Código Civil, establishing the terms under which a Colombian host receives a foreign national into their home or property, supporting the visa and residency process before Migración Colombia.
Cédula de Extranjería Application Support Colombia
A Cédula de Extranjería Application Support document for Colombia under Decreto 1067 de 2015 and Migración Colombia procedures, helping foreign nationals with valid visas exceeding three months prepare the required documentation for the foreign national identity card issued by Migración Colombia.
Colombia Work Visa Application Support Letter
A Work Visa Application Support Letter for Colombia under Resolución 5477 de 2022 and Decreto 1067 de 2015, issued by a Colombian employer to support a foreign national's Visa M-Trabajo application before the Cancillería de Colombia, including employment terms, position details, and employer compliance declarations.
Visa Invitation Letter Spain (Carta de Invitación para Visado)
A Visa Invitation Letter (Carta de Invitación para Visado) for Spain — governed by Ley Orgánica 4/2000 Article 25 and Real Decreto 557/2011, submitted by a Spanish resident or citizen to the Comisaría de Policía Nacional to support a visitor's Schengen visa application at the Spanish consulate abroad.
Immigration Sponsorship Letter Spain (Carta de Patrocinio de Inmigración)
An Immigration Sponsorship Letter (Carta de Patrocinio de Inmigración) for Spain — governed by Ley Orgánica 4/2000 Article 45, used to support a foreign national's visa or residence permit application by a Spanish resident or entity acting as sponsor.
Work Roots Residency Application Spain (Solicitud de Arraigo Laboral)
Application for temporary residence authorisation based on work roots (arraigo laboral) in Spain, for foreigners who have worked unlawfully but can prove employment and a minimum two-year stay under LOEx art. 124.
Social Roots Residency Application Spain (Solicitud de Arraigo Social)
Application for temporary residence based on social roots (arraigo social) in Spain, for foreigners with three years of continuous stay and social integration demonstrated through a municipal council report, under RD 557/2011 art. 124.
Asylum Application Spain (Solicitud de Asilo y Protección Internacional)
Formal application for international protection (asylum or subsidiary protection) in Spain, submitted to the Oficina de Asilo y Refugio under Ley 12/2009 art. 17, for persons fleeing persecution, serious harm, or armed conflict.
Family Reunification Application Spain
A Family Reunification Application (Solicitud de Reagrupación Familiar) for Spain — governed by Article 16 of the Ley Orgánica 4/2000 de Extranjería (LOEx) and Real Decreto 557/2011, enabling lawfully resident foreign nationals to bring qualifying family members to Spain under a reagrupación familiar residence permit.
Tourist Visa Application Letter Spain
A Tourist Visa Application Support Letter (Carta de Solicitud de Visado de Turista) for Spain — governed by Article 25 of the Ley Orgánica 4/2000 de Extranjería (LOEx) and the EU Schengen Visa Code (Regulation EU 810/2009), submitted with the consular application for a short-stay tourist visa (Schengen visa type C) for Spain.
Form I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification
Form I-9 is required by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for every new employee to verify identity and employment authorization. Both the employer and employee must complete their respective sections.
Immigration Sponsorship Letter (Ghana)
An Immigration Sponsorship Letter for Ghana supporting a visa or residence permit application with the Ghana Immigration Service, confirming the sponsor's financial responsibility under the Immigration Act 2000 (Act 573) and Immigration Regulations 2001 (LI 1691).
Student Visa Support Letter (Ghana)
A Student Visa Support Letter for Ghana issued by a sponsor, parent, employer, or university to support a student's visa application under the Ghana Immigration Service Act 2016 (Act 929), confirming financial support and the purpose of travel.
Visa Invitation Letter (Ghana)
A formal Visa Invitation Letter for Ghana supporting a visitor's visa application to the Ghana Immigration Service under the Ghana Immigration Service Act 2016 (Act 929) and the Immigration Act 2000 (Act 573).
Work Permit Support Letter (Ghana)
A formal Work Permit Support Letter for Ghana issued by an employer to support a foreign national's application for a work permit under the Ghana Immigration Regulations 2012 (L.I. 2175) and the Immigration Act 2000 (Act 573).
Dependant Visa Application Support (Hong Kong)
A support letter from the principal visa holder or employer for a dependant visa application under the Immigration Ordinance (Cap. 115), confirming the relationship, financial support capacity, and accommodation arrangements for a spouse or child dependant.
Dependent Visa Support Letter (Hong Kong)
A Dependent Visa Support Letter for Hong Kong supporting an application by the spouse or child of a Hong Kong resident or employment visa holder to obtain a dependant visa under the Immigration Ordinance.
Employment Visa Support Letter (Hong Kong)
An Employment Visa Support Letter for Hong Kong issued by an employer to support a foreign employee's work visa application under the General Employment Policy (GEP). Confirms the job offer, qualifications, and company sponsorship under the Immigration Ordinance (Cap. 115).
IANG Visa Application Support Letter (Hong Kong)
A support letter from a Hong Kong employer or sponsor for an Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG) visa application under the Immigration Ordinance (Cap. 115), confirming the applicant's employment offer, salary, and visa sponsorship.
Investment Visa Support Letter (Hong Kong)
An Investment Visa Support Letter for Hong Kong supporting an entrepreneur’s application to establish or join a business in Hong Kong. Outlines the business plan, investment amount, and contribution to the local economy.
Invitation Letter (Hong Kong)
An Invitation Letter for Hong Kong inviting a foreign national to visit for personal, business, or event purposes. Supports visa applications by confirming the invitee’s purpose of visit and host arrangements.
Quality Migrant Application Support Letter (Hong Kong)
A support letter for the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) application to the Hong Kong Immigration Department. Provides a personal statement of qualifications, achievements, and settlement plans.
Sponsor Declaration (Hong Kong)
A Sponsor Declaration for Hong Kong in which a local sponsor formally declares their willingness and financial ability to support a visa applicant during their stay. Required by the Immigration Department for various visa categories.
Visa Invitation Letter (Hong Kong)
A formal invitation letter for visa applications, issued by a Hong Kong resident or company inviting a foreign national to visit Hong Kong for business or personal purposes. Supports the visitor's application to the Immigration Department of Hong Kong.
Visa Support Letter (Hong Kong)
A Visa Support Letter for Hong Kong providing formal confirmation of a visitor’s purpose of visit, accommodation arrangements, and relationship to the sponsor. Used to support visa applications to the Immigration Department.
Visa Invitation Letter (Ireland)
An Irish Visa Invitation Letter for use by Irish residents or citizens inviting a foreign national to visit Ireland, supporting their Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) visa application.
Immigration Sponsorship Letter
A formal letter from a US sponsor supporting a foreign national's visa application or immigration petition. Covers the sponsor's relationship to the applicant, financial support statement, and US address for required USCIS and consular purposes.
Employment Visa Support Letter (India)
A support letter issued by an Indian employer to a foreign national employee for obtaining or renewing an Indian Employment Visa, as required under the Foreigners Act 1946 and FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) Rules.
Immigration Support Letter (India)
A formal support letter issued by an Indian resident to support the immigration application of a foreign national or NRI, confirming accommodation, financial support, and purpose of visit under the Foreigners Act 1946 and Passports Act 1967.
NOC from Employer for Passport (India)
A No Objection Certificate issued by an employer to a government servant or employee applying for an Indian passport under the Passport Act 1967. Government employees (Central and State) must obtain prior permission from their employer before applying for or renewing a passport, as required by the Passport Rules 1980 and Central Government service rules. This NOC is submitted to the Regional Passport Office along with the passport application.
OCI Application Support Letter (India)
A support letter for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card applications under the Citizenship Act 1955 (Section 7A). Used by Indian citizen sponsors to support an OCI application by a foreign national of Indian origin or spouse of an Indian citizen. Provides the supporting details required by the Ministry of Home Affairs for OCI card processing.
Passport Police Verification Consent Letter (India)
A consent letter and address confirmation for police verification conducted as part of the Indian passport application process under the Passport Act 1967. Police verification is conducted by the local police station at the applicant's current address. This letter facilitates the verification process and authorises the police to verify the applicant's antecedents and address details.
Sponsorship Letter for Visa (India)
A sponsorship letter for visa applications involving India under the Foreigners Act 1946. Used by Indian residents or companies to sponsor foreign nationals visiting India, or by Indian nationals sponsoring family members for foreign visas.
Student Visa Support Letter (India)
A student visa support letter for India under the Foreigners Act 1946. Used by Indian parents or guardians to financially support their child's student visa application for foreign universities, or by Indian institutions sponsoring foreign students.
Visa Invitation Letter (India)
A formal invitation letter from an Indian host to a foreign national, supporting their visa application to visit India for tourism, family visit, or business purposes under the Foreigners Act 1946 and Registration of Foreigners Act 1939.
Dependent Pass Application Support Letter (Kenya)
A Kenya Dependent Pass Application Support Letter from a principal pass holder to the Department of Immigration Services, supporting a family member's application for a Class G Dependent Pass under the Kenya Citizens and Foreign Nationals Management Service Act No. 34 of 2011.
Immigration Sponsorship Letter (Kenya)
A Kenya Immigration Sponsorship Letter confirming a sponsor's financial responsibility for a visitor or dependent under the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act No. 12 of 2011 s.30, for submission to the Department of Immigration Services.
Passport Application Support Letter (Kenya)
A Kenya Passport Application Support Letter confirming a person's identity, citizenship, and address, required by the Department of Immigration Services under the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act No. 12 of 2011.
Resident Permit Application Support Letter (Kenya)
A Kenya Resident Permit Application Support Letter issued by an employer, sponsor, or institution to support a foreign national's application for a resident permit under the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act No. 12 of 2011 s.35.
Work Permit Support Letter (Kenya)
A Kenya Work Permit Support Letter issued by an employer or sponsoring organisation to support a foreign national's work permit application under Section 32 of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act No. 12 of 2011.
Business Visitor Visa Invitation Letter Mexico (Carta de Invitación de Negocios)
A Business Visitor Visa Invitation Letter (Carta de Invitación de Negocios) for Mexico — governed by Ley de Migración Article 40 fracción I, supporting applications for visitante con permiso para realizar actividades lucrativas or visitante sin permiso at INM and foreign embassies.
Naturalization Support Letter Mexico (Carta de Apoyo para Naturalización)
A Naturalization Support Letter (Carta de Apoyo para Naturalización) for Mexico — governed by Ley de Nacionalidad Articles 19–20, supporting a foreign national's application for Mexican citizenship by naturalization before the Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores.
Visa Sponsorship Letter Mexico (Carta de Patrocinio de Visa)
A Visa Sponsorship Letter (Carta de Patrocinio de Visa) for Mexico — governed by Ley de Migración Article 40, issued by a Mexican resident or citizen to sponsor a foreign national's visa application, covering financial responsibility and accommodation commitments for INM and SRE review.
Employment Letter for Immigration Mexico (Carta de Trabajo para Trámites Migratorios)
An Employment Letter for Immigration (Carta de Trabajo para Trámites Migratorios) for Mexico — governed by the Ley de Migración Article 52 Fraction III on work authorization. Issued by a Mexican employer to support a foreign national's visa application, residency permit, or work authorization before the Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM).
Employment Contract for Foreign Worker Mexico (Contrato de Trabajo para Extranjero)
An Employment Contract for Foreign Worker Mexico — governed by LFT Article 7 and Ley de Migración Article 52, documenting employment of a foreign national with valid work authorisation (visa de trabajo), IMSS registration, CURP assignment, and compliance with the LFT foreign worker ratio requirements.
Mexican Naturalization Application (Solicitud de Carta de Naturalización)
A Mexican Naturalization Application (Solicitud de Carta de Naturalización) for Mexico — governed by Ley de Nacionalidad Articles 19–22 and its Reglamento, submitted to the Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE) by a qualifying foreign national to acquire Mexican nationality through naturalisation after meeting residency, language, and integration requirements.
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