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Character Reference Letter (Court or Immigration)
NextGen Docs form ND-1192. Search ND-1192 on docs.ngz.ca to make this document again.
A truthful letter to a judge or an IRCC officer about a person's good character.
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What you will fill in
- Who is the letter for?
- Your full name, job and contact
- The person you are writing about
- How do you know them, and for how long?
- The charge or purpose you know about
- Good qualities, with real examples
- Date of this document
Good to know
- Tell the truth. A false letter to a court or to IRCC can be a crime (misleading a court, or misrepresentation under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act).
- Do not argue the person is innocent or ask for a specific sentence. Describe who they are; the lawyer or the person argues the rest.
- Keep it to one or two pages, sign it, and give it to the person's lawyer or representative, not directly to the judge.
Help in your language
Every question comes with help like this. For example, “Who is the letter for?”:
English: This changes the greeting and what you must say.
اردو: خط کس کے لیے ہے۔
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ: ਪੱਤਰ ਕਿਸ ਲਈ ਹੈ।
हिन्दी: पत्र किसके लिए है।
Français: Cela change la formule d'appel et le contenu.
Questions people ask
How much does the Character Reference Letter cost?
It is free to fill in, preview and download.
Can I fill in the Character Reference Letter in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi or French?
Yes. The finished document is in English, but every question has plain help in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and French, and you can speak your answers.
Do I need a lawyer?
Many people use this document on their own. If your situation is complicated, or a lot of money or your home is involved, talk to a lawyer or licensed paralegal. In Ontario, the Law Society Referral Service (findlegalhelp.ca) gives a free 30-minute consultation.
Is my information private?
Only you can see your answers. They are saved on your device, and in your own account if you sign in, so you can finish on another device. NextGen Docs is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.