Write a Letter to Stop Eddy Zheng's Deportation

The immigration judge will consider community support as one of the main factors in deciding whether Eddy Zheng can stay in the United States. By taking just a few minutes to send a letter, you can make a difference in Eddy's case.

IMPORTANT: Letters should NOT be sent directly to the immigration judge. They should be sent directly to Eddy's lawyer at:

VAN DER HOUT & BRIGAGLIANO
180 Sutter Street, 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104

There are two different guidelines for writing a letter of support -- one for people who know Eddy Zheng personally (#1) and another for people who do not know him personally, but believe he should not be deported (#2).

#1. If you DO NOT know Eddy Zheng personally, you can use the following template:

[Date]

Executive Office for Immigration Review
Office of the Immigration Judge
San Francisco, CA

RE: Xiao Fei Zheng

Honorable Judge,

I am writing to urge you not to deport Xiao Fei (Eddy) Zheng. I am aware that he is currently facing deportation for crimes he committed when he was 16 years old.

I am also aware that Eddy Zheng, now 35, has proven that he has rehabilitated himself and no longer poses a threat to society. In fact, his impressive record of accomplishments demonstrate that he can make positive contributions to society, which the California Board of Prison Terms and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger considered when granting his parole.

The United States should not deport people who have the ability to make such a positive contribution to our society and have shown complete rehabilitation. Eddy Zheng is uniquely positioned to be a positive force in the community.

His deportation would undoubtedly be a tremendous loss to his friends, family, and the community. He is exactly the type of person we should want in this country.

Please allow Xiao Fei (Eddy) Zheng to stay in the United States.

Sincerely,

[name]
[address and telephone number]

#2. If you DO know Eddy Zheng personally, please use the following format. The time you take to write a personalized letter will make a significant difference:

[Date]

Executive Office for Immigration Review
Office of the Immigration Judge
San Francisco, CA

RE:  Xiao Fei Zheng

Honorable Judge,

A. Please state your name, status (lawful permanent resident or United
States citizen) and an identification number (alien registration
number, naturalization certificate number or United States passport
number).

B. Please state your relationship to him and for how long you have known him.

C. Please describe the activities you do together and any helpful or
positive activities that he does or has done for you or your family.

D. Please describe his positive evolution from the person who was
arrested to the person that he is now.

E. To the extent you are familiar, please describe the reasons why you
believe that he will never again become involved in criminal behavior,
and why you believe he is fully rehabilitated.

F. Please describe the hardship and pain that his deportation would
cause you, your family and him.

Sincerely,

[name]
[title]
[address and telephone number if not on letter head stationery]