¢ c raneoa & Stroud” IMMIGRATION LAW GROUP, LP ‘nal nfooarnedlencom ow saneeaon son “ew iemgraniangoup os ax sis7ss.is ‘Rnednsw fem, 8 ents: 1. Proof of family ties in USA ‘= birth certificates of US-bom children, adoption/foster paperwork 1 proof of US citizenship or permanent resident status of spouse 1 for non-immediate relatives, we need of copy of permanent resident cards of relatives plus copy of most recent drivers license end statement of relationship to foreign national, providing home address and telephone number 2. Proof of residency of tong duration in USA 1 leases, ils to real estate 1 school records of foreign national, if any 1 evidence of educationa/professional training in USA, if any, of foreign national 3. _Byidence of hardship to the foreign national and family if deportation occurs t psychological evaluations to children is recommended discussing impect if the Father of children must live in another country wile the childsen remain io USA. and ifthe family immigrate to Mexico f= financial hardship to family: need to prepare monthly budget sheet, listing all ‘ousehold expenses with proof of major expenses, and then proof of wages for {foreign national and if spouse is employed outside the home, proof of wages 4. Service in Armed Foes, ifany 5. Bvidence of istry ofemployment 6, Bvidence of property or busines tes 1. stones of valu and serves tothe comunity 8, Proof of genuine rehabilitation if a criminal record exits = Obuain cried eiminalrcond check from al states where lived afte xing conviction 1m Any other evidence of rehabilitationoO oO 8. idence testing to foreign nationals god shar eRe fe nen of ro mer thn 3 people who wl es in person Se Invida caring in Chast ial cont information ‘= Character reference letters from people who will mot be testifying in Charlotte > Letters need to be signed in font of notary public and a copy of person's ‘government issued identification must be atached (such as drive’ license ‘or passport) >» Person writing letter must provide full name with all contact information, Must state length of time has known foreign national and in ‘what capacity, Lester needs to describe action(s) that they believe indicates ‘good character of foreign national.Ananeoa & Stroun ©) IMMIGRATION LAW GROUP, LLP ‘Epo trio oe, sue 350, ‘inal: inforanedalae com {igh herth Carina 27612 ‘iow aanadlencor fe Biovasszrs “vw immagratoienroupas fae sieves ‘rsneda em (Character Reference Letters Character reference letters are used to present to an Immigration Court Judge, ofthe [Executive Office for Immigration Review (within the U.S. Department of Justice), to sow thatthe foreign national has shown good moral character since his/her criminal conviction. ‘You have been requested to assist in providing a character reference letter forthe foreign. rational, The leter should be addressed, without a physical address, to: U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration Cour, and directed to: “Dear Immigration Judge.” We would like for you to have your letter signed in front of a notary public (see attached fo the ‘wording fo add to your letter for notarization). We will also need a copy of a valid form. ‘of pinure identification attached to the letter (driver's license or passport. “The letter should provide your name and contact information, including telephone ‘number. Ifyou are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, state such. Those ‘without legal status in the U.S. should not submit a character reference letter State bow Jou know the foreign national snd how long you have known hinwher. “The primary goal is to convince the Immigration Judge that the foreign national has good ‘standing within the community since his/her criminal conviction inthe United States. “We want to show that the foreign national as strong tis to the local community through work, family, friends, andlor service. The letter should discuss good deeds of the foreign rational and how he/she contributes in a positive way to your local community. Any other pertinent information that you believe would be helpful can be included. ‘Thank you for your assistance.tworpovolvd app ar END oF Your LerrER dk woTARY] STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA) COUNTY OF ) ‘Sworn to and subscribed before me this ay of. 2011, ‘Notary Public ‘My Commission Expires:ate US, Department of Justice Immigration Court Re: [[nsert foreign nation's name} ‘Dear Immigration Judge: ‘My name is finsert name] and I seside st [Insert complete adress, including telephone number]. Lam a US. citizen for, if lawful permanent resident, state such]. Yhave known [insert foreign nationals name] for mumber of years] and am [state your relationship to foreign national]. [As [insert foreign narional's name] ftcndlreative [Inert correct relationship], U believe ‘hat [insert he or she] has shown good moral character since he/she was convicted of his ‘riminal offense, [insert foreign nationals name] isa trustworthy and reliable person, {Give an example of why you believe this). [Insert any adaitional information you would like the Judge to now to comvinee hi t0 ‘grant bond]. Sincerely, (SIGN THE LETTER BEFORE NOTARY PUBLIC] STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA) COUNTY OF ) ‘Sworn to and subsevibed before me this aay of. 2011. ‘Notary Public ‘My Commission Expires: