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Object to the decision (appeal) — English letter template

Use this if you think the decision is wrong. Check the letter first: many US offices want their own form or an online request. Send it before the deadline and keep proof, for example by certified mail.

What the letter says

I object to your decision. Reason: [your reason]. Please confirm that you received this letter.

The letter in English

Fill in the parts in [brackets], print, sign and send it by post. Keep a copy.

[Your full name]
[Your street address]
[City, state or province, postal code]

[Name of the agency or company]
[Address from the letter]

[City], [MM/DD/YYYY]

Re: Appeal — your notice dated [date of the letter]

Dear Sir or Madam,

I do not agree with your notice dated [date of the letter]. Please accept this letter as my appeal.

Reason: [Explain in a few sentences why you disagree. Attach copies of any proof.]

Please review my case and confirm in writing that you received this letter.

Sincerely,


[Signature]
[Your full name]

When you check your own letter with Briefly, it fills in the date, reference numbers and amounts for you.