Medical Forms & Letters
Physicians may be asked to write letters for their patients. Below is guidance on letters writing for healthcare providers.
We also share examples of letters that can be used to document the importance of parents in meeting medical needs of their children.
American Academy of Pediatrics →
The Toolkit for Immigrant Child Health has a number of helpful resources. Page 24 has guidance for letter writing
Disability Exception for Citizenship (N-648) Form Instructions →
This information is designed to provide information for medical providers completing the N-648 form.
(N-648) Form: Disability Exception for Citizenship →
Form N-648 can be filled out by medical providers on behalf of immigrant patients who are applying for citizenship yet are unable to complete the English and/or civics portions of the U.S. citizenship test.
General guidance on writing a letter for a child with special medical needs →
Two-pager from KY AAP Immigrant Child Health Task Force on what to include, how to write a letter
This tipsheet offers practical knowledge to those coordinating with attorneys and writing letters of support for their immigrant patients.
Michigan Immigrant Rights Center →
Writing a Letter of Support for Immigration Purposes. Provides guidance for a general letter of support
Special Considerations: Dementia Care Aware →
This handout from Demential Care Aware offers guidance to providers supporting asylum seekers with cognitive decline, including guidance on completing form N-648, public benefits, and naturalization.
Supporting Patients Seeking Citizenship: Dementia Care Aware →
This video from Demential Care Aware offers guidance to providers supporting patients seeking citizenship.
Sample Letters
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Sample Letter for Visiting Sick Relative
Advocating for a Family Member in another country to visit their medically sick relative.
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Sample Letter for Parents of Child with Medical Needs
Letter of support for parents at risk of deportation, documenting risk to medically fragile child.
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Sample Letter for Patient with Medical Needs to be Released from Detention
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Sample Letter to Demonstrate Residency (>2 year)
Letter documenting patient/parent has resided in the US for over 2 years; developed to support families at risk of expedited removal
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Sample Letter to Prevent Deportation
Letter of support for preventing deportation of a patient
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Sample Letter for Parents of Child with Special Needs
Letter of support for parents at risk of deportation, documenting risk to child with special needs.