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What is an Invitation Letter to Parents for USA B-2 Visa
There are many immigrants in USA whose parents are outside the country. For these parent to visit the USA, they would need a B2 Visa. One of the documents that would help in the process of securing a visa is the invitation letter to these parents. Find below a sample invitation letter to parents for a B2 Visa.
We suggest that you modify this letter to suit your specific purpose. We have put this sample online to give you an idea on how to write your letter. It is always better to write a letter that reflects your personal situation. Please feel free to share this website with your friends and family. Do not forget to attach the necessary documents to your application.
Sample invitation letter
The names on this sample are fictitious but this format has been used and the visa officer have issued visas to parents who presented similar letters. There are other formats that can be used. The most important thing is for the information required to be on it.
Remember that this is just a sample and we are not in any way connected to the US immigration.
Writing an Invitation Letter is just one piece of the puzzle, your guest may need help with Visa Application or Interview. They may also need to read about B1 B2 Visa Interview Questions and Answers
Invitation Letter to Parents (Addressed to the Consular)
January 27th, 2019
United States Consulate General
Address of the Consulate
Dear Honorable Consul,
SAM SUNDAY- PASSPORT NO AO234567 AND JUNE SUNDAY – PASSPORT NO – A02343377
My name is David Sunday, and I reside at 4532 68th Street, New York, NY 12546. I am a United States citizen (or lawful permanent resident alien).
I am requesting that you issue a tourist (B-2) visa to my parents Mr Sam Sunday and Mrs June Sunday, in order to allow them to visit with me in the United States. I have not seen my parents in the last 4 years and I would like her to visit, this summer.
Mr and Mrs Sunday will be visiting with me from June 1st 2010 to June 30th 2010. This will be a great time because I will be off work at this time. During their stay in the United States, they will stay with me at my home at the address stated above.
I will be responsible for all of their accommodation expenses while they are in the United States. Upon the termination of their visit, I will personally ensure that they return to Accra, Ghana.
My Parents will be presenting this letter to you, together with other evidence to establish their close ties with Ghana, and to assure you that they will return prior to the expiration of their stay in the United States.
Your kind consideration to this request will be greatly appreciated.
Yours Truly,
David Sunday
4532 68th Street, New York, NY 12546
1-202-123-1234
Do not forget to send a scanned copy of your passport or Green card. If you are able to notarize the letter, it will be fine.
Writing an Invitation Letter is just one piece of the puzzle, your guest may need help with Visa Application or Interview.
Invitation Letter to Parents (Addressed to them)
In most cases, the above letter is sufficient. However, some people prefer to write a second letter that is addressed to the Parents. In my experience any one of these letter is good enough. However if you want to be double sure, you can send both letters.
David Sunday
4532 68th Street,
New York, NY 12546
1-202-123-1234
27th Jan 2010
Mr Sam and Mrs June Sunday
1234 Name of Street,
Accra, Ghana.
233-123-1234
Dear Mum and Dad,
Please take this as a formal invitation for you to visit me in the United states for 1 month. The weather will be nice and warm and we can visit a few of the tourist centers in the U.S.A.
During your visit, I will be responsible for your accommodation, transportation and other expenses within the United States. I am sure this will be a good opportunity for you to experience the American culture and meet with some of my new friends and neighbor.
Please take this letter along with your for your visa interview. I look forward to having you with me this summer.
I love you.
Your son
David Sunday.
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Some Questions Answered
Here are some articles that would answer other questions you may have with regards to obtaining a visa to the USA.
- Documents required for US visitor visa – B1 / B2
- How to get a US Visa without Invitation Letter
- Group Application for US Visa Process
- How to Apply for a visa to visit the USA – B1/B2
- How to Invite Your Family to the USA
- B1 B2 Visa Interview Questions and Answers for USA Visitor Visa
- What to expect at a US Visa Interview
- Fiance – K-1 Visa Process
- F1 visa interview questions and answers 2017
- K-1 Visa Interview Questions – Fiance Visa Interview Sample Questions
- K3 Visa Process
- Sample K3 Visa Questions
- New to USA – A Resource guide for newcomers to USA
hi dems, thank you for your posts, I have a question can my dad’s friend certificate of naturalization with letter of invitation be presented and accepted without his passport photo page at the interview
Hi dollarpee,
Yes! Any document that shows citizenship is enough!
Hi my name is michelle rose, my aunt and uncle would love for me to visit her in the US ,and apart from the invitation letter she doesn’t know what other documents I might need. They are more willing to take charge of my expences while i am there. Please what are the necessary documents she needs to send to me and which ones. Should she send to the embassy.
Hi Michelle Rose,
Try to read this article. It would help. https://www.sampleinvitationletter.info/documents-required-for-us-visitor-visa-b1-b2.php
Hi, please my dad is currently a citizen in US and he wants me to visit him he will be sending me an invitation letter, i want to know how helpful will that be for my application also my office will be giving me reference letter to show that i have a job here in Nigeria and going on leave for some weeks please kindly enlighten me more and to know my chances.
Thanks
Ade if you have an invitation letter and have proof that you are well connected in Nigeria.
Landed properties, family, a well payed job, good savings..
You should be okay
Hello
I am a permanent resident of US. I came here on F1 visa 4 years ago. I am planning to take my graduation walk this year so that my parents can attend. I have a little brother who goes to school in India. Do you think my brother being with them increases/decreases their chance of getting a tourist visa approved. I am planning to get invitation letter from my school for all three of them.
Hi Punam,
I don’t think inviting your brother will affect the chances of your parents. As long as your parents can show that they will return to India after the visit.
Hello,
I am a US citizen and I would like to invite a friend from Cuba to come visit. Her ties to the country are strong as she has elderly parents she takes care of so I do not think it will be a problem. I do not have a passport of my own. I can get one but I wanted to send the letter soon so I am wondering if there is any other form of identification I could send?
Hi Emily,
You can send a scanned copy of your birth certificate.
Is it necessary for inviation letter to include passport or green card number? Will ID card number be enough or not?
Hi,my boyfriend is inviting me to USA and I have already bought my visa fee…..the problem here I don’t work yet in Nigeria so you think my visa will be granted
I am a US Permanent resident and I want to invite my mother and my niece who is 13 yrs old . what can I do
Hi, my sister in-law who is a citizen of America wants to invite my mum in Nigeria for a visit for her baby shower and pregnancy care. Is it advisable to mention her pregnancyand baby shower in the invitation letter? Please what should be the content of the letter. Thanks
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Hi, I would like to invite my mother to attend my daughters promotion. My mother will be accompanied by my niece in the travel and going for interview too. How will I do my letter? and what should I put on it?
Also, would it be one letter for both of them? Sorry for too much inquiry, thanks for all your help 🙂
Hi Moji,
I’m not sure I understand what you mean by promotion. If your mom must have someone accompany her, then you need to write the letter to include both of them. You would mention their details and reason why your mom must be accompanied.
Hi , i’m due to deliver my first baby in December and would like to invite my parent to help out asper the Nigeria culture. I don’t know how to write a good invitation letter. My dad is a retired Nigeria military . i’m a legal permanent citizen, my husband is a US citizen. Your help will be greatly appreciated .
Hi Faith,
You can follow any of the samples on this page and include the fact you want your mother to be there with you during the time. The visa officers already know about that.