Our office can assist with writing invitation letters; however, you are encouraged to write them yourselves, not just to save fees, but because it’s the government’s preference. Requirements are found at www.canada.ca. Select the Travel tab and Visit Canada on the dropdown menu. The link, Visit Your Children or Grandchildren takes you to the Parent and grandparent super visa page. At the bottom of the page, click Invitation Letter. The page header is “Parent and grandparent super visa “, but the requirements apply to any visitor, regardless of their relationship to you. You can also follow this link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/letter.asp
A number of you express concern about your English fluency. Rest assured that many letters with less than perfect grammar and spelling have made it to the end of the application process. Complete, accurate and honest disclosure is more important than writing skills. You are welcome to email a draft to [email protected] for a quote on proofreading fees. When you are happy with your letter, get it notarized if the visa office requires it and send the notarized letter to the person(s) you are inviting. That person can send it to the appropriate Canadian Embassy or consulate outside Canada as part of the visa application process.
While you are not legally responsible for your visitor(s) while they are in Canada, statements in the letter are sworn before a notary public and as such, must be truthful and made in good faith. Be prepared to fulfill promises made.