Tourist visa for sister

[Yodrak 7]

clmjmn,

Similar to my earlier comment on perspective, I don't like the term 'invitation letter'. What one calls something creates a point of view in their mind, and that point of view will influence their actions.

You don't want to write a letter inviting the girl to visit the USA, you want to write a letter that supports and confirms her reasons for wanting to visit the USA and the reasons why she will want to return to Mexico rather than stay in the USA. The difference is subtle, but it's subtle things that can create an impression in the consular officers mind and influence their decision. (And if you have trouble coming up with ideas for this then you understand what the consular officer will be thinking! The consular officer has to be given things that will allow them to say 'yes'.)

Have a look at 9 FAM 41.31 Notes, N1-N6, and in particular N3.2. Try to understand the concepts.

Yodrak

It's not that her parent's aren't involved, there are just circumstances that exist so we have to provide all the financial support. Her mom and dad are seperated and she doesn't have any contact with her mother. Her dad is the primary caregiver and could be more involved. Since I have done immigration paperwork before he thinks I am more adept at filling out her forms and things. I am not exactly sure if he will have the money for her trip over here and that's why we are expecting to pay for everything. I was prepared to write the invitation letter. I thought it may help her chances on getting the visa. I think, if I read correctly, she will need to interview. There is an age limit of 15, I think, and she will be 15 by the time of the visit. Thanks everyone for all your input. I think I have it figured out now. I know where to come if I have anymore questions.

Thank you again.

Edited May 5, 2006 by Yodrak

[Boiler 45,311]

Thanks. I will check on that. I never imagined before I got into all this immigration stuff how complex things are. It's great to have a place to go where you know you can get answers and helpful ones at that.

Important.

This has nothing to do with Immigrating.

I'm not exactly sure what you mean by that but okay. I know she isn't immigrating. I was just trying to thank everyone for all the help and stuff. Thanks.

yodrak also addressed the issue so I will say no more.

[Bootylicious!! 2]

I'm sorry you all feel I "don't understand the concepts" but when I said immigration stuff, I was referring to visas in general. If you don't realize, I have already been through getting one visa and was just stating that getting visas is a lot more complex than most people realize, whether an immigrant or non-immigrant visa. I was basically trying to get some advice on how to go about getting a tourist visa. I will remember this the next time I need questions asked and ask them somewhere else where my intelligence won't be questioned. I'm sorry if I don't have the "concepts" down as well as the rest of you. It was pretty obvious I didn't know anything about getting a tourist visa in the first place or I wouldn't have asked the question. As for me calling it an invitation letter, I did so because that's what InLove called it. I know it isn't really an invitation letter. Maybe you all shouldn't read so much into things and take things so literal. Thanks again.

[Yodrak 7]

clmjmm,

Consular officers are going to base their decisions on what you say or write. They're going to listen to and read your words, not read your mind. They're going to take you literally and not try to guess that you mean something different from what you said or wrote.

If one does not express themself properly the consular officers are not going to get a proper understanding of what you're trying to tell them and they're likely to make a decision that you're not going to be happy with.

Yodrak

I'm sorry you all feel I "don't understand the concepts" but when I said immigration stuff, I was referring to visas in general. If you don't realize, I have already been through getting one visa and was just stating that getting visas is a lot more complex than most people realize, whether an immigrant or non-immigrant visa. I was basically trying to get some advice on how to go about getting a tourist visa. I will remember this the next time I need questions asked and ask them somewhere else where my intelligence won't be questioned. I'm sorry if I don't have the "concepts" down as well as the rest of you. It was pretty obvious I didn't know anything about getting a tourist visa in the first place or I wouldn't have asked the question. As for me calling it an invitation letter, I did so because that's what InLove called it. I know it isn't really an invitation letter. Maybe you all shouldn't read so much into things and take things so literal. Thanks again.