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What is an Invitation Letter for US Visa?
An invitation letter for US visa, is a letter or document written by a legal resident of USA to request the presence ( or visit ) of a non-US resident to the United States. Writing an invitation letter for US visa can be quite challenging when you have no idea about what is expected. My goal in this article is to show you how to write the letter and also present so samples for inspiration.
If you would like to know how a proper invitation letter for US visa should be written, you have found the right article. In writing an Invitation Letter for US visa (Tourist visa) what is most important is to ensure that all the required information is in the letter.
In 2016 alone (according to CNN) the USA issued over 10 million non-immigrant visas to visitors all over the world. And in 2018 over 9 million non-immigrant visas were issued. Most of these visas were issued based on the belief that these visitors would leave the United States of America at the end of their visit. Although you would not see an invitation letter among the list of documents required for the issuance of a B2 Visa, it is highly suggested that you have one with you when attending a visa interview.
There is no specific method or style for writing an invitation letter. However, you must ensure that all the required information is visible in the letter. Please note that the consulate does not require an invitation letter for the issuance of a B-2 Visa. An invitation letter is a good document to have because it gives more details about the reason for your intended visit to the USA.
In summary, the following should be in the letter of invitation.
Your letter should include the following information about the person being invited:
- Complete name.
- Date of birth.
- The person’s address and telephone number.
- Your relationship to the person being invited.
- The purpose of the trip.
- How long the person you are inviting intends to stay in the United States of America.
- Details on accommodation and living expenses.
- The date the person you are inviting intends to leave the USA.
Your letter should also include the following information about the person writing the letter:
- Complete name.
- Date of birth.
- Address and telephone number in the United States.
- Occupation.
- Your status in the United States
- A photocopy of a document proving your status in the United States.
How does the visa officer evaluate an invitation letter?
The Chief of the Non-Immigrant Visa Unit at the U.S. Consulate in Casablanca, Morocco, Ms. Nahal Kazemi, participated in a Town Hall meeting with Moroccan Americans, in Washington, where she spoke about various aspects of immigration policies affecting the Moroccan and Moroccan-American community. In this clip, she talks about the invitation letter for US visa.
Before you start writing your letter
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There are two ways to address an invitation letter for US Visa. You could either address it to the visa officer or you could address it to the person you want to invite. Please find below a sample invitation letter addressed to the US consulate! The names on it are fictitious but this format has been used and visas have been issued using this format. 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.
Sample Invitation Letter for US visa Addressed to the US Consulate
January 27th, 2019
United States Consulate General
Address of the Consulate
Dear Honourable Consul,
SADE OMOTOLEWA – PASSPORT NO AO234567 – DATE OF BIRTH (24 JUNE, 1983)
My name is Maya Louhre, 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 girlfriend Sade Omotolewa who resides at 234 lane, House 2, Mararaba Estate, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. This is to allow her to visit with me in the United States. We have been friends for the past 2 years and I would like her to visit, this summer.
Sade will be visiting with me from June 1st 2019 to June 30th 2019. This will be a great time because we will both be off work at this time. During her stay in the United States, she will stay with me at my home at the address stated above.
I will be responsible for all of her accommodation expenses while she is in the United States. Upon the termination of her visit, she will return to Lagos, Nigeria.
Sade will be presenting this letter to you, together with other evidence to establish her close ties with Nigeria, and to assure you that she will return prior to the expiration of her stay in the United States.
Your kind consideration of this request will be greatly appreciated.
Yours Truly,
Maya Louhre
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.
Here is an image to give you an idea of how the invitation letter for us visa could be laid out. This is just one way. You may choose to do it another way.
PDF Sample of the Invitation Letter for US visa
Here is a pdf version of the letter! (Sample Invitation letter for USA visa). I have chosen not to include a Microsoft word version so that you are not tempted to use the exact wording of this sample. It is better to use these samples as guides and to write the invitation letter in your own words.
Sample Invitation Letter for US Visa Addressed to the Invited Guest.
January 27th, 2016
Sade Omotolewa
234 lane, House 2,
Mararaba Estate,
Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Dear Sade,
Please consider this as a formal invitation to visit me at my home in 4532 68th Street, New York, NY 12546.
You can visit me during this summer from June 1st – June 30th, 2016. During your visit, I will be on vacation and I can show you the various tourist attractions in New York. During your visit, you can stay at my place and I will be responsible for the transportation expenses around New York.
You may use this as part of your supporting documents during your visa interview!
Yours Truly,
Maya Louhre
1-202-123-1234
GUEST INFORMATION
- Name: SADE OMOTOLEWA –
- PASSPORT NO AO234567 –
- DATE OF BIRTH (24 JUNE, 1983)
- PHONE: 234809569989
- OCCUPATION: LAWYER
- CITIZENSHIP: NIGERIAN
HOST INFORMATION
- NAME: Maya Louhre
- Status in USA: Citizen of USA
- OCCUPATION: Truck Driver
Sample Invitation Letter for US Visa Addressed to an old friend
March 27th, 2019
To whom it may concern,
This is to certify that John Smith will be visiting me in Queens, New York from June 1st, 2019 to September 15st 2019. John has been a close personal friend of mine for eight years and will be staying at my home for the duration of his stay.
My address:
234 Lachine Ave, Queens, New York. 111111. USA
Tel: 111-767-0987.
I am a Citizen of the United States of America
Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards,
David Adidas
GUESTS:
Name: Mr. John Smith
Address:.1 Progress Street, Accra, Ghana.
Date of Birth – May 12, 1976
Telephone: +233-803-217-3333
Relationship: Friend.
Do not forget to send a scanned copy of your passport or permanent resident card.
Sample letter of invitation for your girlfriend
Please take note that there is no specific format for an invitation letter. What you need to be concerned about is that you have the necessary information on the letter.
Dave Malay
3444 Mascot Ave, New York,
New York.
23 Month, year
Susan Molly
114 Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village,
Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
INVITATION TO VISIT NEW YORK
Hi Babe,
Please use this as a formal invitation to visit me in New York this coming Summer. As discussed on the phone, you may come between May 25 and June 25. This will give you enough time to visit a few places and for us to get to enjoy each other again. I really enjoyed my visit to Manila last summer. I am looking forward to your visit. I have made arrangements for us to visit the Blabla Museum and the [another tourist attraction.]
During your visit, you would be staying at my apartment at 3444 Mascot Ave, New York. I will be responsible for your travel around the USA. You can take this letter for your visa interview as part of the supporting documents for your visa application.
I love you
Insert your signature here – Don’t forget to do this!!!
Dave
Host Information
Name – Dave Malay
Address – 3444 Mascot Ave, New York,
Occupation – Marketing Representative, Widget Company
Status in USA – Citizen
Passport N0 – XXXXXXXXX
Phone No. 12121212112
Guest Information
Name – Susan Molly
Address -114 Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Occupation – School Teacher – Go TO School, Secondary School.
Date of Birth – 23 March 1980
Passport No – XXXXXXXX
Telephone No – 12121221212
All you have to do after signing is to send scanned copies of the letter and the Bio-data page (the one with your photo and information) to your girlfriend in Manila. You are free to send any other document that you feel comfortable to send such as proof of your apartment or tax return.
Sample Invitation Letter for US Visa written to a Fiancee’s Mother to attend a wedding
John Gray
93 Compton St,
Kingston, State,
USA
Dear Mrs. Jonathan,
Invitation to attend our wedding
Further to all the plans that have been made over the phone, this is a formal invitation for your visa application!
You are invited to visit us for 4 weeks from July 1st, 2015 to July 31st! This will be so that you can help us with the final preparations for the wedding which you are a major part of on the 25th of July!
A copy of the formal invitation card is attached to this letter as well as the order of events on that day!
While you are here, you will stay with us and we will be responsible for your feeding and transportation around the city.
We look forward to having you here. Peace your daughter would really appreciate your help at this time!
With love,
John Bay
Phone Number
Guest information
Name
Address
Phone
Passport no
Relationship
Please be reminded that you will need to send photocopies your Passport or Immigration documents and bank statements if you are sponsoring the entire trip.
Writing an Invitation Letter is just one piece of the puzzle, your guest may need help with Visa Application or Interview. You may also need to read about B1 B2 Visa Interview Questions and Answers
Sample Invitation Letter for US Visa for Sister
January 27th, 2016
Jessica Hickens Okon
XYZ Street, House 41,
Thuja Villa,
Utako, Abuja Nigeria
Dear Jessica,
Please consider this as a formal invitation to visit me at my home in 4528 58th Street, New York, NY 12547.
You can visit me during this summer from August 1st to August 16th, 2018. During your visit, I will be on vacation and I can show you the various tourist attractions in New York. You can stay at my place and I will be responsible for the transport and feeding expenses in New York.
Please use this as part of your supporting documents during your visa interview!
Yours Truly,
[Signature]
Tochi Larry
1-212-423-1884
GUEST INFORMATION
Name: Jessica Hickens Okon
PASSPORT NO A0004239
DATE OF BIRTH (12th January 1988)
PHONE: 2348025678923
OCCUPATION: Events Planner/Interior Decorator
CITIZENSHIP: Nigerian
HOST INFORMATION
NAME: Tochi Larry
Status in the USA: Citizen of USA
OCCUPATION: Business Writer
*You could also use this as a sample invitation letter for your brother or parent.
Sample Invitation Letter for Us Visa for Aunt
Tochi Larry
4528 58th Street,
New York, NY 12547
Phone Number:1-212-423-1884
Email: tochilarry@gmail.com
[Date]
Aunt Becky
XYZ Street, House 41,
Thuja Villa, Utako, Abuja, Nigeria
Dear Aunt Becky,
I invite you to visit us and spend your vacation in the USA with me. I have plans to visit famous tourist places like [name of tourist places to visit] and also check out those fast food joints you’ve been dying to go to. It will also be an opportunity for you to see and experience the American culture and lifestyle.
I will be taking care of your entire USA tour expenses, including the round-trip airfare food, housing, medical insurance, and all your other personal expenses.
Herewith I am sending all the required documents for getting the necessary tourist visa from the US Consulate, [Name of US Consulate, e.g. Mumbai Consulate]
Sincerely,
[Sponsor’s signature]
Tochi Larry
Sample Invitation Letter for Visitor Visa for In-laws addressed to the US Consulate
United States Consulate General
Address of the Consulate
Dear Honorable Consul,
JESSICA HICKENS OKON – PASSPORT NO A0004239 – DATE OF BIRTH [12th January 1988]
My name is Tochi Larry, and I reside at 4528 58th Street, New York, NY 12546. I am a United States citizen and a lawful permanent resident.
I am requesting that you issue a tourist (B-2) visa to my sister-in-law, Jessica Hickens, who resides in Hs 41, Thuja Villa, Utako Abuja. I’m inviting her over and the visa will allow her to visit with me in the United States. We have been friends for the past 4 years and I would like her to visit, this summer.
Jessica will be visiting with me from August 1st to August 16th, 2018. This will be convenient for us because we will both be off work at this time. During her stay in the United States, she will stay with me at my home at the address stated above. I will be responsible for all of her accommodation expenses while she is in the United States. Upon the termination of her visit, she will return to Abuja, Nigeria.
Jessica will be presenting this letter to you, together with other evidence to establish her close ties with Nigeria and to assure you that she will return prior to the expiration of her stay in the United States.
Your kind consideration of this request will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Tochi Lori
How should the Invitation letter for Visa be delivered?
I suggest you write the invitation letter on a computer, get it printed and signed. You can then scan the signed letter and send it to your guest(s). You can attach scanned copies of your immigration documents and send them via email as well.
What Next After the Invitation Letter is Written?
Once you have written an invitation letter, you send it with copies of your documents as listed above to your guest. Your guest will them obtain and fill out an application for visa form. The procedure for obtaining and filling out these forms as well as cost varies from country to country. It is the responsibility of your guest to contact the embassy or consulate of the country they want to visit to find out the procedure. Most embassies have these procedures listed on their websites. You can find links to some of these websites on the right-hand side of this page.
In many cases, your guest would need to schedule an appointment for a visa interview online. In some countries, the visa office will contact your guest to give him or her a date for a visa interview. During this interview, several questions will be asked to determine their eligibility for a visitor visa and to confirm that what they wrote in their application is true.
If the visa officer is satisfied with the answers they provide to her questions, they will be issued a visa. The visa office will then instruct them on when to come back for their international passport with the visa already placed in it.
Is an Invitation Letter for Visa really necessary?
Many countries required an invitation letter for the issuance of a visitor visa in the past. These days however, some countries have stated that an invitation letter for visa application is not required.
Nevertheless, they require proof of the purpose of your visit and an invitation letter in many cases is the only proof you have that you want to go and visit your cousin or girlfriend for a few weeks.
If however you want to visit the USA for example and you have no friend there, you do not need to look for an invitation letter from a stranger. Find ways of showing that you are visiting the country as a tourist and that would satisfy the requirement to show proof of the purpose of your visit. Read what the US visa office has to say on this issue
NEED TO KNOW WHAT I DO I Have envite letter done now he saying i need to send to my immgration office i nc and fill out the forms on who i am where he be staying where do i get that from i dont know he paying for visa fees and everything he just want me to sign papers for him to come at my house to stay for the weeks he off and i’m off.. please help me on this where do i go to sign the papaers
Hi Veronica, if you are inviting your friend to visit the USA, I don’t think you need to go anywhere to sign any documents. All you need to send is an invitation letter. It is left to your guest to get other documents. However in your letter you would need to state that he will be staying with you. If you need to get the letter notarized, all you need to do is to go to the local court house or check on the internet for a notary.
I want to bring my 22 year cousin to USA from Venezuela . I also have MS and currently filed for disability . Could that help get her to come stay with me and my family? What do I need to do to get her a visa ?
Hi,
I think there may be another class of visa that may be better. My suggestion would be for you to contact an immigration lawyer.
It’s very difficult for a disabled person to afford an attorney, we live on fixed incomes, often little help and unable to function as normally as expected by the public in general. Often going to the post office alone can be a day challenge.
I’m disabled via spine injury, I need my boyfriend from the Netherlands to help me ready my home for sale, pack, move to the Netherlands where I do have a resident permit and the health care is far more suited for me. I’m insured in the Netherlands, ive been to doctors in the Netherlands. Yet I face loosing my largest asset, my home if he is denied from helping me get back to the Netherlands before deep winter. I won’t survive alone the winter again, I can not afford an attorney until after I sell my home, and no one to help me at all.
Ive lost over 200 pounds. Weighing only 113 at 5’5″ bc I can not stand long enough to cook or often go out for food. My body is slowly eating my body….Ican not keep up the fight and will destroy everything I ever worked for if I simply walk away from my home and all my belongings including all photographs, memorial items from my grandmother, EVERYTHING due to not having the strength or endless bank account to proceed back to the Netherlands to live. time is not on my side.
Hi my name is Lilian, my husband is an American citizen and he wants to invite me to visit him in US. He wrote an invitation letter and addressed it to USCIS instead of me . I want to know if he did the right thing and what the next step will be. Thanks
Hi
My name is chukwuemeka prince.
My fiancy wants to send an invitation letter to me
She’s an American but she don’t have a passport
and she want to know the kind of documents
that is required from her.
Please do list it out for me,
Thanks
my friend wants to send me an invitation letter but she has not passport what are the the things she needs so she can send me an invitation letter to help me get visa with nó problems.
My friend live in Lagos Nigeria, how can I get him to the United States for we can be married
Hi Janice,
What you may need to do is invite him to visit you in the USA. I suggest you contact an immigration lawyer to help you. There is something called the finace visa that may be of help to you.
Hi admin, Is it ok if my boyfriend will send me an invitation letter thru email and no sign of him? I will screenshot, proof that the mail comes from him. Besides important in the letter is the both sides information must mention.
And do i still need to have his passport scanned copy too?
I want to know if its ok too.
Thank you.
Hi, I am trying to invite 2 friends from Russia on a recreational tourist b2 visa. To my knowledge a letter of invitation helps ease the process for them. I will be paying for their stay which is for a month.
what documents other than the letter should I send to them? is affidavit form 1-134 required?
Hi Robinson,
An I-134 is not required for a tourist visa. If you think however that your friends would not qualify on their own for a visa, you may choose to fill out an I-134 for each of them.
Hi, I am a US citizen and my boyfriend birthday is coming up. I want to surprise him by having his dad come over with a visa for his birthday. My boyfriend and I have 3 years together and we currently living together, he has a green card. Can I send a former invitation for him to come visit us even if we are not married, and what form should I filed ? Thank you. My father in law will be staying with us and we will take cared of all his expenses while been over here.
Yes you can invite you boyfriends dad.
Which form will I need to submit for this invitation ?
does one need a letter for a US transit visa? if yes, how does one go about writing that letter? thanks a lot
No Asor,
You don’t need a letter
Hello,
I sent the invitation letter to my relative for her interview later this month in Haiti. Someone told me that i also need to mail the same invitation letter to us immigration in USA. Could you please let me know if it is necessary if yes what is the address to send it.
Kind regards and keep up the good job
Vlad
Hi Vladimir,
It is not necessary. They don’t want you to send the invitation letter to them at the embassy. That is exactly why you can’t find an address to send it to.
Hi I would like to invite my nephew to visit me in usa, for vacation and get the chance to meet his cousins. What are the steps to take? Thx
What is the cost associated with an invite letter to invite someone from the Phillipines to the USA family member, business etc… Fees associated with that … I’ve seen from $160 – $190.. Is that about right?
Hi Micheal,
Invitation letter are to be written free of charge.
Hi,
Please i would like to know how possible it is for my wife and i to travel to US for the first time to deliver our 3rd child.We have not travelled outside the country before but hope to travel to the US by early next year 2018 to deliver our baby.We got an invite from one of my friend who is a US citizen by birth to come stay in his house during the period of her deliver.We are financially capable of taking care of the hospital bills but plan to stay in my friend’s house during this period.I work in a good place and my wife also works in a bank in Nigeria.The hospital we intend to use has said they don’t collect deposits and if they collect they will not refund if denied the Visa which is my fear.But they promised to give us a letter if we make a $200 patient transfer fee only and advise we make the full payment when we come down to the US.
Please i will like to know our chances of getting the medical visa since we have our 2kids back here in Nigeria and also our jobs and other ties to bring us back after her delivery.
Kindly advise me please.
Many Thanks
Hi Paul,
It really depends on the visa officer! If you have proof that you have the funds and that the pregnancy really needs medical attention, you can get the visa. I wish you the best.
He as a. Genue visa and he will like to visit me for the second time here in the US did I still need to send him another invitaion letter for him to come for the second visit
Hi Adedeji,
If he already has a multiple entry visa, he does not need another invitation letter.
Hello Admin, my name is Yonorkai Teta Trawally I am trying to get my husband Blama Trawally out here for him to witness the birth of our baby I am due in April 2018 and he also in the Army Armed forces of Monrovia Liberia his role in the Army forces of Liberia he’s a sergeant. And I really don’t have information on how to do this can you please help me out.
hi my name is sheena im tryiny to do a invitation letter for my boyfriend and i dont know how to do it how to white it where do i go get it are do i do it we what to get married when i get him in so we can spin the rest are life together some one till me how to do it so i can get him in usa.
Hey my name is rose and i want to write an invitation letter for my baby father to come and visit me but i don’t know where to get the form or know what basically to write. And what and what documents i will needed
Hi Rose,
You dont need a form. All you need is a simple letter like the one on this page.
https://www.sampleinvitationletter.info/sample_invitation_letter_tourist_visa_b2.php
Just modify it to suit your needs
How do you make invitation letter can you help me
Hi Claudia! You can write your letter using any of the samples o. Our website! If you want me to look over your letter, you can send it to me using the contact form on the contact page. https://www.sampleinvitationletter.info/contact-us
Hey my name is venessa am try to make boyfriend come in the US how can I help him
Hey my name is venessa am try to make boyfriend come in the US how can I help him
My husband is an American citizen and a police officer, he vwants to invite me for 3 weeks vacation this summer as am still studying. What should we do?
Hi Lilly,
With married couples, things are not as easy because you need to show to the visa officer that you intend to return to your country of permanent residence. However, if you have enough documentation, your husband can still write you an invitation letter and you make an attempt by applying for the B2 visa.
I want to invite my sister from outside the country. She is the one sponsoring her self. I want to know, do I need to send some documents?
Hi Chichi,
It depends on the country you are inviting her from. Generally you are not obligated to attach any documents. However, some documents to show your status and relationship goes a long way in strengthening your guests application. Usually a proof of your status (photocopies) should be okay. All of the applications I have written, I have attached scanned copies of my status.
Hi, my name is Nadejda. i want invite my niece in USA, SHE IS FROM UZBEKISTAN. She is sponsoring her self, but she ask from me to write invitation latter for her, how she will know i make invitation letter and where i’ll send invitation letter? I MEAN I NEED SEND INVITATION LETTER TO HER BY MAIL OR TO USCIS.GOV IN Dallas, i live in Texas. Tt is i need to do or my husband, I have green card, but i still not get from who should be invitation letter from me or from my husband?
Hi Nadejda,
The Invitation can be from you and your husband. Use the format in the post above. Edit it to suit your situation then print and sign it. You can then scan the document as well as your immigration documents to your niece.
here is more details on it
https://www.sampleinvitationletter.info/
Dear admin…Am Ben ..my dad have lived in Washington DC for over 41 years and have he is a residence in the united states please can he file a petition for my green card or a residence permit..?
Hi Benedict,
I am not an immigration lawyer. For this case, you are better off asking an immigration lawyer.
Hello po. I need help po . I want to visit my friend WASHING luesaina. I already got denaid embassy manila November 28. What i do and my friend for I can go to visit him and I meet in person him and all family them … please help me po
Trying to bring my fiancé mother to visit the U.S. For we can get married how can I write or how should I write an invitation letter should we both write one or we write one separate help
Hi Perla,
Thanks for writing. Since you are yet to be married, it is okay for your fiancé to invite her mother to her wedding. If you want however to write a joint letter to strengthen the application, that is okay too. The essence of the invitation letter is to simply demonstrate that there is a reason for her trip! For a joint letter, you simply follow the same format as shown above and add the details of the two hosts!
hi how you doing Im a undocumented person in usa.I have my girl in haiti.I have my firend an amarican wanna help me to bring her here to visit me here.I need to know what kind of document my friend needs to send to her?
HELLO . I m algerian i sent invintation letter to an american friend ; so he can visit me in my contry and we passe great time here and now he want to writ for me letter of invitation but he don t know what he have to writ and if he need to stamp it or no plz help me , and any one want visit north africa and my contry algeria he is welcommmmmm
Hi, he can use any of the samples on this website. He can have it notarized to make it more official. THanks
hi my name is kingsley ezeh am from nigeria, i read your question yes i will like to come to your country
i want to invite my mother here and I will be graduating from school is it possible and how will I include it in writing for visitation
Hi Bola,
Yes it is possible to invite your mother! Simply write in your letter that you want her to attend your graduation during her visit! If you are an international student, you may also get a supporting letter from the international student office of your school! The chances of your mom getting a visa is higher if she has travelled outside the country before! I have seen many of these visas approved! Just remind mom to do a very solid application!
Thanks so much. I’m actually a citizen and chances should be if inviting her she would be granted and also its her first time to be visiting and also for my graduation ceremony if possible I hope if u can help further
she has never travelled and it would be her first time visiting and as for me being a citizen I hope it would work faster for her.if you can grant some more help and information
Hi again,
The fact that you are a citizen does not necessarily help with a tourist visa! It helps in a way because you have a right to have your mom visit you! However your mother has to show that she will return home after the visit! Some documents that she should have include, landed properties if she has, ties to church or other religious organizations, if she has other younger children with her she can add their birth certs, if she has a business that is registered or if she is working she can add a proof of employment! With these and some favour things should work well! However no one can guarantee that she would get a visa! Her chances will be very high though with theses documents or others that are similar! Make sure she packages her application very neatly though!
Hi my name is Gaelle Joseph I’m an American citizen I have a boyfriend from Haiti I would to write him in invitation letter to make him come visit me for us to get engagement and wedding in the USA please tell me what should I do
Consider using the fiance(e) visa process!
https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-us-citizens/fiancee-visa/fiancee-visas
thanks for the information and I will look through it.
Hi,what if the person i’m sending the invitation letter to is only 19 and does not have a job yet will he or she be aproved if i give all the necessary information???
Hi. Im a filipino. And im hve a friend who wants me to come and visit me there. Juz askng wat wud she states in her letter coz shes already a senior citizen and no work.bt stil shes wilng to sponsor me.. what should she do then?
Hi Riza,
Although your case as stated above is quite tough because you host does not really know you well, all hope is not lost! If you can show that you will return to the Philippines, you should be ok! In the letter she should state that she is inviting you for a visit!
hello im laarni from philippines , me and my boyfriend been talking online for almost 4 years and he wants me to visit him to his country , he is from georgia USA but he still dont have a passport , what should he will pressent instend for a passport ?
Hello sir,
If I am legally or lawfully want my mother to be in U.S. and of course I hv already submitted the petition to the visa center , so how should I send invitation letter or what should be the content of it? What US VISA is that ? Which form ? Thanks
Hi Karma, if you are a U.S. Citizen and you want your mother to get a green card or become a permanent resident of USA the pls take a look at this link
http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-through-family/green-card-family-member-us-citizen
Sir, my girl friend is a USA citizen, she want to send me invitation letter, but I don’t. Know how to process it here in nigeria. Please help on what to do.
hi Mister, my name is michelle.permanent resident i would like to invite my mother from cameroon in the usa this summer for my delivery. but i do not make much money and i am in school. beside the letter of invitation n my gc do i need to provide any other documenation. what does she need herself.
Hi Michelle, all you need is the invitation letter and your green card! She will need to show some income and different documents to prove that she will return to Cameroon after the visit! You really don’t need to earn so much to invite your mum! What is important is that you have docs to prove your relationship with her and her ties to Cameroon!
Dear Sir, my uncle is USA citizen, He want to send me invitation letter, but I don’t. Know how to process it & From my side to what doucement need to show for B2 Tourist Visa .I am from Bangladesh. presently I am working at Doha Qatar (Qatar petroleum) Please help on what to do.
Hi Neaz! Visit the U.S. Embassy website for Bangladesh – http://dhaka.usembassy.gov/mobile/visa_services.html! You will find the list of required documents there as well. You may also visit http://www.visainterview.info for help
HI SIR OR MADAM, MY NAME IS THOMAS DAPAAH AND A SEAFARE. MY CAPTAIN HAVE PROMISED ME TO INVITE ME TO USA TO SPEND TIME WITH HIM AND HIS WIFE DURING THIS IMPENDING SUMMER. AND I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT WHAT BOTH OF US NEED TO DO WITH REGARDS TO INVITATION LETTER. AGAIN, IS IT NECESSARY FOR MY CAPTAIN TO SEND A COPY OF THE LETTER TO HIS HOME EMEBASSY? THANKS –(thomasdapaah@yahoo.co.uk)
Hi Thomas! Your Captain simply needs to follow the format above to write an invitation letter to you! The letter can be addressed to you! You will then visit the U.S. Embassy website for your country! Fill out a B2 visa application form and schedule an interview! The rules are different for different countries! You may also visit http://www.visainterview.info for interview help once your interview date is scheduled! All the best.
This is Thomas and I would like to express my profound gratitude and appreciation for your prompt feed back. Well done, you are really doing a great job. Plesae what are my chances with regards to my work and travelling experience. I have sailed for almost 3 years now and travelled to most of the Africa Countries including South Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Swaziand,Mocambique and Cameroon. I also had Chinans Visa in 2010 but did not go. I would like to know if these can increse my chances, besides I have the intention of returning to contiune my job after three weeks. I am also married with kids at home and other family members inculding my mother.
Hi Thomas, while previous travel counts when applying for a visa, what matters most is proof that you will return after your visit! So a letter that you are on vacation from your company would help, the fact that you are married with children helps and your finances of they show that you have enough for your journeys helps as well! I wish you the best as you apply!
Goodmorning sir, am seun from Nigeria, my first cousin want to invite me for his wedding in US, he just scan an invitation and wedding invitation to me via my email address. Is this all he needs to send?
Secondly, am sponsoring myself, what are the docement I will be needing to present the invitation. Thanks
Hello Seun, yes the invitation is all you need from your cousin for now! If you are sponsoring yourself you will need documents that show your financial status as well as documents that show that you have to return to your home country! With this documents you then apply for a b2 visa
Hi I need help with trying to bring my girlfriend to the USA. Because she wants to come visit me. She went to the US Embassy in Uganda. But they charged her $1,500, but her and I don’t have that kinda money. Is there another better way to make it happen?
Hi Henry,
Wow $1500? This is unusual. I have never heard of the US Embassy anywhere asking for such an amount.
Yeah my girlfriend said that an employee that works there asked her for that amount of money. Because when she told me that. We were both really scared that we may never be together.
ok i see what you mean. That is not the official rate at the embassy. Try to prepare the best application possible and see how it goes. Visit http://www.visainterview.info for help in preparing a strong application.
Oh yeah one more question.
Do we need to have a bank statement to pay when my girlfriend is at the VISA interview or not? Because I’m only gonna have money for a plane ticket for her to visit me in the USA.
Hi,
Would you be able to share how this ended?
Hello Seun,
My brother In US want to send me an invitation letter. i want to know if the scan copy will be accepted? thanks.
awaiting your feedback
Yes a Scanned copy will be accepted
You may also visit http://www.visainterview.info for more detailed help with packaging your application.
Please admin, my sister is inviting 6 members of my family for her wedding, can they send one invitation letter or 6 different invitation letter?
Secondly, is the letter going to be written by her alone or both her and her husband?
Noted: they just got their marriage license but want to have the wedding ceremony with her family around.
Thanks
Hi Atarhe,
If the six members of the family live together and are planning on applying together then your sister can send one invitation. Otherwise she can send 6 different invitation letters or as many as there are people living in different locations. For married couples one invitation letter will be okay for them and so on. I hope this helps you!
Thanks for much for your quick response, I have another question.
The accommodation of 3 persons(the brother of the bride & his wife and a friend of the bride) amongst the 6 will be staying in an Hotel, while the remaining 3 persons(2 younger sisters and 1 niece) sponsored by my sister and her husband that will be staying in their house for the 3weeks, do you think this might affect our chances of getting the visa? Or will it be idea to just stay all at the hotel?
Not every member of the immediate family can attend the wedding..
I appreciate your response.
Despues que el me haga la carta donde la tendría que llevar?
I wish you can respond to Atarhe’s 2nd question, because, it looks like we are in the same situation.
Yes some of the family members can stay with family. This does not usually affect your application. The most important point is that you can prove that you will return home after the wedding.
Thanks for the advice. Your very helpful and God bless you.????
Ok thanks I really appreciate it. This is for all kinds right? Like a girlfriend, a friend or a family member right?
Hi,am yemi,my sponsorship statement of account that is sent to me will arrive at weekend.so there is no assurance that I will receive before my interview. I want to ask maybe if my sponsor scan it and send it to me through email so that I will print it out,can I use it.
Am yemi,I will be waiting for your reply. Thanks
Hi Yemi, I think you should go with the scanned copy! Better still if you can get a faxed copy! However you should go with something! If your sponsor is paying for the trip, it becomes more important to have the document mailed in. If you have some funds of your own then a scanned copy is enough in the first place! Whatever the case don’t go empty handed!
Hi! I have a couple of questions.
1. Can H1B visa holder invite a friend to come visit here in the US? His friend already has a b1/b2 visa. She doesn’t need to get a US visa anymore. If so, does he need to write an invitation letter? What would be the content of the letter?
2. If he is not allowed, can a permanent resident do the letter for him. I noticed the sample letter indicates an address. If I am inviting her (I am a permanent resident), does she really need to live with me? She is going to stay with my friend not me so I am afraid it might have issues with that.
Thank you so much!
Hi Sophia,
Yes an H1B visa holder can invite a friend to visit! However in this case your friend does not need to write one because his friend already has a B1/B2 visa! She just get a ticket and come over to the USA! At the port of entry she would be asked what the nature of her visit is! She can mention that she is visiting him and give his address if she is staying with him! I am assuming she has a multiple entry b1/b2 visa!
I’m a green card holder for over 9 years now and about to file my citizenship which is over due,please can i issue letter of invitation to my sister being a permanent residence,she is sponsoring herself.Do i need to attach any document.
Yes Emeka, you can invite your sister as a permanent Resident! You will need to send her a photocopy of your green card as proof of your status!
Hello admin, our church branch in the United States of American wanted to inviting two church members me and second church member for a programme slated in December but they don’t know how to write an invitation letter to both of us maybe they will send one invitation letter to both of us or different letter secondly, what are the documents needed to attach with the letter? . Please how can you send the sample of how to write the letter to me please.
Hi
The church should write the letter to each of you. A different letter to each of you.
It should simply contain the detail of the program, your roles in it if any, the details of the church, and the duration of your stay. The letter should be on the church letterhead. They may send copies the promotional documents for the program along with the letter. It will be good if the program is also on the website of the church.
Hello admin.
I am samuel, my fiancee is an American citizen, base in Maryland USA, she’s presently 5 months pregnant for me and want me to visit her to keep her company at least for a month, pls i need a proper format for her to write the invitation letter. Does she have to indicate her present state of pregnancy in the letter and the scan result? Does her passport page with tax evidence is enough for me in supporting my visa application. Thanks! Reply
Samuel Akensuwa
Nigeria
Hi Samuel,
Your chances of getting a visa is tied mostly to you, not your host! A simple invitation letter from her will do! You can use any of the formats on this site! Yes she can mention that she was with you 5 months ago! I assume she visited you at that time! Or if you visited her she can mention it too! Yes her passport page with tax evidence is enough! You on the other hand need to get enough documents to show that you will return to your home country! Now take note that with a baby coming and your girlfriend pregnant it seems like you would not want to return! So if you are able to show that you have enough ties in your home country then let her just send a letter of invitation stating that she was with you 5 months ago in your country! I hope this helps!