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.
A letter of invitation is a signed letter from the family member or friend who you will be staying with during your trip to the United States. The purpose of the letter is to confirm that you will have a place to stay during your visit. It is preferable if your host is a U.S. citizen or green card holder.
If you are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, and you have a friend or relative who seeks to come to the U.S. as a tourist (on a B-2 visitor visa), you might be able to help the person by providing a letter of invitation.
crafted invitation letter must include: Host's details: Full name, address, contact information, and passport number, along with their relationship to the visitor. Visitor's details: Name, passport number, and purpose of the visit. Dates: Arrival and departure dates, as well as planned activities or itinerary.
An invitation letter is a letter written by someone who is inviting you to Canada. It may be written by a friend, a family member, business partner, or anyone else who knows you personally. The only requirement for the writer is that they should be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
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.
Click either “Add by name” or “Add by UID” (if a profile has already been created for an individual applicant) and add the applicants one by one, then click “Save”. Once you hit “Save”, that individual applicant will be added to the group appointment.
Where to Submit the Letter of Invitation? The letter is submitted by the guest at the embassy or consulate along with the visa document file. The host must scan it and send it to the guest, who will later submit it with the other supporting documents on the day of their appointment at the embassy or consulate.
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.