A letter of invitation or Affidavit of Support is not needed to apply for a visitor visa. If you choose to bring a letter of invitation or Affidavit of Support to your interview, please remember it is not one of the factors used in determining whether to issue or deny the visa.
What should the letter say? Name and contact information for the host. Host's immigration status (for example, “U.S. citizen”) Relationship between the host and the visa applicant. Visa applicant's full name and address. Purpose of the trip. Exact dates of the trip. Host's signature.
Families, relatives and friends who plan to visit you in the U.S. will most likely need to apply for a tourist visa (B1/B2 visa). There are no specific documents, e.g. Form I-20 or DS-2019, with which to apply for a B1/B2 visa. However, there are some guidelines on what a consular official expects of applicants.
Understanding Sponsorship Letters Recipient Information. Address the letter to the appropriate U.S. consulate or embassy, including its address. Subject Line. Introduction. Details About the Visit. Financial Support. Reassurance of Intent. Closing Statement.
Sample invitation letter for a US visa Dear Sir/Madam, My name is Your Full Name, and I am a U.S. Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident residing at Your Address in the United States. I am writing to invite Invitee's Full Name, who is my relationship to invitee, to visit me in the United States.
I am writing to invite my relationship to you's application for a B-1/B-2 visitor visa so that he/she can visit me in the US. I wish to invite this person for a temporary visit state purpose of the trip, e.g., “for my graduation” for the period from date to date.
Include the full address and contact details of the embassy. In the opening paragraph, introduce yourself and state the purpose of the letter. Be clear and concise in explaining the reason for writing the letter. Provide your personal information, including your full name, address, contact number, and email address.
Documents to include with your invitation letter Proof of financial support, like bank statements or employment details. Ownership or rental documents for the host's residence. A detailed itinerary of planned activities. Event-related documentation, such as a registration confirmation or program agenda.
A letter of invitation for a B-1/B-2 travel visa should include the following information: Name and contact information for the host. Host's immigration status (for example, “U.S. citizen”) Relationship between the host and the visa applicant. Visa applicant's full name and address. Purpose of the trip.
To sponsor your family member, submit a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-130. Each person you sponsor needs a separate Form I-130. You can submit the form online or by mail.