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I was just wondering does anyone know or have an example of a proper letter that family and friends can write to prove that your relationship is genuine. and it is to my understanding they do not have to be notarized if you are married , is that correct? Like my husband and I was dating and spending alot of time together for the last 3 years, I have alot of family and friends who spent time with us in the US , but not many here in Canada except some of his co -workers and one of his daughters who was actually at our wedding as our witness, but she and her bf were the only ones who attended our wedding, but we only wanted a simple wedding anyways, my husband\'s family and he do not associate at all, due to some circumstances, before I met him, but I have been to some gathering with him from his work where some of his co-workers know me and I was introduced to them, so what would be a proper letter to send with apps. Also, one of my husband\'s children is not talking to him ( LOng story) but is listed on the addtional family form, will immigration question the fact why she did not write a letter, I have only met her once for 5 mins. and his son I only met for 5 mins, but he is 6 hrs away from us. in Ottawa. so I wonder if they would question the fact why he did not write a letter. More so , My husband has met alot of my family and friends in the US than I have on his side, I know his daughter that attended our wedding will write a letter, cause she comes over alot and we go out.The reason I will need more letters, is because my husband and I don\'t have phone records or travel tickets, we always talked on Skype or paltalk on audio and cam when we were not together. so no evidence there, and when we text on phone we had it back then , but do not now, cause we don;t have the same phones. we do have joint accts, bank, CC, and I am on his life ins, and he has has me covered for some medical ins, from work, and I have been on this for over a year even before we married, we have lots of pictures and bank statements from where we took trips and pics of me being here in his home and in the States at my home... Just want to make sure we have enough info to send with apps to prove our relationship is geniune before we married and after.also we never did any emails at all. we gretting cards we gave each other , but we always did them in person. and everytime he came down he always drove and he always pick me up, so I don;t have any records of flying or bus, except 2 bus tickets from over a year ago. anyways, if someone could tell me what is a good , appropiate letter our family and friends need to write I would appreciate that advise!

thanks

Here\\\'s some of our verbiage............

Date

To Whom it May Concern,

-Your name
-How you are connected to Jack Smith and/ or Jill Johnson (eg aunt, uncle, mom, dad, coworker, friend, etc)—be specific
-If you are a citizen of Canada, include this information (ie “I am a citizen of Canada”); otherwise, please do not say ANYTHING about your citizenship
-When you first met Jack and/or Jill, where, how, event, etc
-What you know of Jack and Jill as a couple (eg “I saw Jack and Jill together for the first time at…. (detail)…. on this date…..” or “I was at Jack and Jill’s wedding on December 25, 2010…(detail)…”
-A statement that you have personal knowledge that Jack and Jill’s relationship is true and genuine
-A statement that to your knowledge, Jack and Jill intend to continue their relationship as a couple (detail)

Sincerely,

Your full name
address
email address
phone number

I didnt send any letter from family or friends. You can if you want to but they are only required for common law relationships.

\\'Rene\\'\\' pid=\\'55771\\' dateline=\\'1295997906\\ Wrote:I didnt send any letter from family or friends. You can if you want to but they are only required for common law relationships.

This. I didn\'t send any letters, either.

Like Rene said, you can acquire and send letters if it makes you more comfortable in providing that extra proof, but they\\\'re definitely not required for a spousal application. :)

thanks for the info. I think maybe with our bank statements and Credit cards together, and with life and medical insurance his has own me before we were married and afterwards. along with pictures and proof of our trips together, and pictures of us getting married, hopefully that will be enough info, along with the apps, marriage certificate and explaining the dates we saw each other will be enough,, what does anyone think of me sending that info.. do oyu think that would be enough. Also, the app of PR Form asj did your sponsor help you fianically , My husband never helped me with my bills, I never asked him to, but he always gave me soending me money before we married.. but gave it to me in cash. so should I just write a statement, stated that he gave me cash money just for spending, cause we never did western unions or anything, he always give it to me when he was downing visiting.