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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
I am american citizen and I have a friend in Algeria that wants to visit me here in the U.S – my question is where do I get an invitation letter form and after I obtain the letter for invitation where do I take it or where do I fill it – and do I need it notarized
Hi Anita! You don’t need a form! You simply write a letter on your computer similar to the one above and mail it to your friend with the relevant documents!
Your friend will need this kit to help them apply properly and reduce the chance of refusal!
I hope this helps
Please help me how to make a invitation letter
I was reading that letter but the section that says scanned your green card or passport… My concerns is I’m in the process on changing my last name into my husband last name
I’ve not established the change of last name on my green card and my Cameroonian passport yet.. However my husband will be the writer and the sponsor for the invitation..
What are your advices on this..
Thanks
I NEED TO CREATE A INVITATION LETTER FOR A PATIENTS MOTHER TO VISIT THE US . HOW CAN I CREATE ONE WITH THE PERSPECTIVE OF A DR
Hi Joanna,
Why do you want to write with the perspective of a dr.?
Hi there, I need to invite my mother in law to our wedding in which is in 2 months, Is there any format or sample of a wedding invitation letter?
Yes Ap,
Here is a sample for wedding
https://www.sampleinvitationletter.info/invitation-letter-visitor-visa-wedding.php
hi friends.
i want to invite my mom to usa .recently my father expired.so i want to invite my mom for piece of mind.
how can i write invitation letter.please help me.
Hi
My name is Aman I would like to invite my In-law on my first baby birth time which is due in August 31,2016. What should I need to do
Hi my name is Abimbola from Nigeria, my aunt would luv for me to visit her in the us,and apart from the invitation letter she doesn’t know what other documents I might need. I work in lagos and I would only be visiting during my leave. Whiich would be in august. Please what are the necessary documents she needs to send to me and which ones. Should she send to the embassy.
Regards
Hi Abimbola,
All the necessary documents should be sent to you by your aunt. No document should be sent to the embassy. Here is link to the required documents from the embassy.
http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/non-immigrant_visas.html
you may also visit http://www.visainterview.info when you are ready.
Including her data page? Should she not attach that to the letter of invitation she would be sending to the embassy?
Thanks for your speedy response
No Abimbola,
She should not be sending the invitation letter to the embassy. She should send it to you with her data page and other documents.
Ooo woow,thank you,you are a life saver. Because a friend told me she needed to send the letter also to the embassy along side her data page. And then she sends me a copy also along s ide other documents. Please can she scan them over or do they have to be sent through courier?
Sorry about my too many questions #smile
That ok Abimbola!
It is always better to have the original copies of the letter. However, I have done some invitations via scanned documents and the people were given the visa! The reason why this is so is this. An invitation letter is not a required document. It is simply one of the documents that make it easy to show your plans and intentions. So if you are able to get the original letter (signed with blue ink) couriered to you, then that will be great. If your interview date is too close and you can’t get the letter on time, print out a scanned copy. Should you choose to use the original copy, let your Aunt still send you a scanned copy as backup.
That’s ok Abimbola!
It is always better to have the original copies of the letter. However, I have done some invitations via scanned documents and the people were given the visa! The reason why this is so is this. An invitation letter is not a required document. It is simply one of the documents that make it easy to show your plans and intentions. So if you are able to get the original letter (signed with blue ink) couriered to you, then that will be great. If your interview date is too close and you can’t get the letter on time, print out a scanned copy. Should you choose to use the original copy, let your Aunt still send you a scanned copy as backup.
I my name is Oba, am planning to invite my sister to usa what are the things I have to do.
Hi Oba,
You write her a letter of invitation and she would follow the instruction on this website
http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/non-immigrant_visas.html
and you can visit this website for a document that will help her for the visa interview
http://www.visainterview.info/
My name is Anuoluwapo, I would like to invite my mum and my boyfriend because am having a baby for my boyfriend. Am with him last year December in Nigeria and I want both of them to come Witness my delivery. Should I mention about delivery or not and can I invite both. THANKS sir, reply
Hi Anuoluwapo,
Yes you can invite both of them. Their chance of getting the visa is mostly dependent on them, more than on you. It will be quite difficult for your boyfriend to get the visa because he has to show that he will return to Nigeria after the delivery.
Yes you should mention the delivery at least for the invitation for your mum. I suggest you invite them on 2 separate letters.
There is no harm in trying though.
I would like my step mom to come visited me in the US due to the fact that my husband just had a surgery and i also give birth through cesarean. I would want my step mom to come help me. What should I do?
Hello, my name is Javier and I am Naturalized American citizen, I would like to invite my parents visit me from Cuba, I haven’t see for almost 5 years, What should I need to do and where do I take it or where do I fill it – and do I need it notarized. Thank you.
Hi Javier! The invitation letter is just one of the documents! The first step is for your parents fill out an application form for visitor visa and book an interview! They will then take the invitation letter with them for a visa interview at the us consulate in Cuba
Hi Dems my question is how to do the scanned document and do you send them straight to embassy or to the person your are inviting?
Hi Leah,
You can use any scanner app on your smart phone or go to a business center. You would send the scanned letter to your guest.
i address this in more details here https://www.sampleinvitationletter.info/
My name is Ayo, I want o visit US but the person that will accommodate me said He can’t invite me but if I have any means to come he will help. How can I get an invitation latter and other documents?
My name is Carmen, I need to get a visa for my sister in Peru. Our mother is ill and I would like for my sister to come and visit and help with her care. How can I get a rush on the visa.
Hello,
What about my mom and my step father…my dad passed away almost 8 years ago
My name is Frank, I am trying to invite some of my relation to my friends and family, what other things do I need to attached to them ?
Hi Frank,
Please visit this post
https://www.sampleinvitationletter.info/how-to-apply-visa-visit-usa-b1b2.php
Hello, I plan to go in USA on a visit and to use the maximum length of stay. I have also many friends there who can send me an invitation, so what is your suggestion, should one of them send me an invitation or I few of them to send me a letter because of the length of stay?
Thank you!
Hi Sandra,
It’s better when one person sends you a letter. You length of stay cannot be increased by the number of invitations you receive. What you should worry about mainly is how to show that you will return to your home country after your visit.
Thank you for response. And by the way, I have some more questions. First, my passport proves that I’ve been traveling and also, I’ve been to the States for 4 months until last December. So I am wondering if I should look for a special occasion listed in the invitation letter, or it could be only as a visit my friend? I was worried because I dont have some event that I want to attend or so… And also, yes, I can provide a document that I work in my country, but nothing else I have on my name as property etc, so I am not sure how strong that is… What do you think? And thanks again.
Best regards,
Hi Sandra,
The fact that you visited and you left the country is proof that you will leave again. This should not be much of a problem. Yes visiting is a good reason. However, you don’t want to look like you spend half of your year on vacation.
Hi I would like to know what process do I go through to resquest a visit from my sister whom I’ve never met in person from Havana, Cuba?
Hi Victoria,
I guess you sister is in Cuba. I’m not sure about the process for obtain a us visa in Cuba. Please take a look at this post.
https://www.sampleinvitationletter.info/how-to-apply-visa-visit-usa-b1b2.php
I have a sister, a resident of the United States of the value of 21 years has the American nationality how to send me a letter of invitation for a short visit or any other method
Hi .iam on f1 student visa in u s.my delivery due in june .its my first baby i want my parents to he hrre on my delivery .can i send them invitation letter.
Thank you
Mehreshah
Yes Mehresh you can send them an invitation letter. You are qualified to invite them.
Hi, hope everythings great! Is there any chances for me to apply for a tourist visa? I am currently working here in UAE. my mother in law shes an american citizen now. She want me to go there. Its better that she will give me an invitation letter.
Thank you and more power!
MyloveYsa
Hi Arlene,
Yes you can apply. With or without an invitation letter.
Hello pls my friend is sending an invitation letter from. The. USA to me in nigeria, to help with. My visa application, should she send me a scan copy or original, and if original what service can she use so it gets to me faster?
Thanks.
Hi Elisha,
She can send you a scanned copy of the letter. She can also send the original document via Fedex, DHL or any other courier service. This is quite expensive and in my opinion quite unnecessary. Regular mail would be good if you have some time to spare. We have used scanned invitations many times with positive results.
Hello, I would need an advise for how to invite both my granddaughters to visit me to the USA. I have an American passport since 2005. Both my granddaughters are from Bulgaria, but the oldest is a student in Scotland , and the youngest is in an art school in Bulgaria. Do they both need to apply for visa in the USA Embassy in Bulgaria, or the oldest one can do it in Scotland. Also-is there any other documents that I have to provide them with along with the invitation letter ?? Thank you in advance !!
Sincerely,
Dora Morrill
Hi Dora,
Your grand daughter in Scotland can apply from Scotland because she is studying there right now. Yes you would need to send them a scanned copy of the biodata page of your passport. If you would be paying for their trip then you would need to send them documents that show that you can afford to pay for their trip.
You can also visit this page for more on the documents that they would need.
https://www.sampleinvitationletter.info/documents-required-for-us-visitor-visa-b1-b2.php
I hope this helps.
Hello my name is Nancy. I am a permanent resident. I am writing a letter for inviting my mother to visit. She owns a home in home country of el salvador. What other documents should she bring to show strong ties to El Salvador?
Hi Nancy,
Does she work? Have a business? Any thing you can think of that she will go back to El Salvador to do!
Hi my husband inviting his mother to visit us. Do we need to write invitation letter by hand or we can type on word and get a print copy of it and sign. Kindly guide
Hi Bhawna,
The letter should be typed and printed and signed.