can my cousin in u.s send us invitation for for two people

[Xanax 349]

As I stated, 'people' on this site have the most negative attitude when responding to certain topics, stick around long enough and you will receive yours in due time.

I have been on this site long long enough to know and see how reaponds are given to different classes of people.

Oh my gosh. Drop it, whomever is arguing it is providing nothing to the OP's question or topic. If you want to argue language uses or definitive terms then take it to the "off topic" section and have fun.

Good luck OP. You will need to prove you will return to Russia or Ghana. I personally believe a financial support document could make it look like you plan to immigrate and thus negatively affect you there. An invitation letter is fine but your application will be judged on it's own merits

[ziiggy 0]

I have read all responses here and I don't seem to find where the ''negativity'' is in all the responses. A question was asked and it was answered rightly and you are playing the JUDGE here saying people here on this site are the most negative? Wow!

thanks to you Ken & Lecia

[ziiggy 0]

Oh my gosh. Drop it, whomever is arguing it is providing nothing to the OP's question or topic. If you want to argue language uses or definitive terms then take it to the "off topic" section and have fun.

Good luck OP. You will need to prove you will return to Russia or Ghana. I personally believe a financial support document could make it look like you plan to immigrate and thus negatively affect you there. An invitation letter is fine but your application will be judged on it's own merits

so in this case can we present a letter head from our school's internationals office indicating and authenticating time of returning back for our second years registration for classes, what do you think

[ziiggy 0]

Oh my gosh. Drop it, whomever is arguing it is providing nothing to the OP's question or topic. If you want to argue language uses or definitive terms then take it to the "off topic" section and have fun.

Good luck OP. You will need to prove you will return to Russia or Ghana. I personally believe a financial support document could make it look like you plan to immigrate and thus negatively affect you there. An invitation letter is fine but your application will be judged on it's own merits

if i got you well then it means we need not present any financial support document, right?

[Xanax 349]

so in this case can we present a letter head from our school's internationals office indicating and authenticating time of returning back for our second years registration for classes, what do you think

Yes a letter stating you have to be back at school by X date is a good idea, especially if you need to be at school for a visa or something.

[Xanax 349]

if i got you well then it means we need not present any financial support document, right?

Sometimes it's not a good idea as others have mentioned. It is generally better to be able to financially support your own trip and have evidence of sufficient funds.

Edited January 12, 2013 by Xanax

[Gosia & Tito 199]

so in this case can we present a letter head from our school's internationals office indicating and authenticating time of returning back for our second years registration for classes, what do you think

You might want to have your school letter to also indicate

1. how long you've been in the degree program and how far you are into: if say you are getting a 4 year bachelor and you are 3 years into it, it gives some evidence that you would be returning to complete.

2. your academic standing: if you are flunking and about to be suspended/kick out, then no much of an incentive to return; on the other side, if you need to come back to defend your thesis for example, then it would show evidence that you would come back.

3. what is the vacation/holiday time, when are you expected back.

Do you have a job or internship awaiting your return? Document it.

You will also need to show you have sufficient funds to cover your stay, 3 months is a long stay and it is not cheap. You might be asked how are you going to support that 3 month stay.

Good luck

[Cathi 5,755]

Anyone can apply for a visitor visa. They must apply and be accepted on their own merits. Sending an affidavit of support would, as others have said, will make it look like the applicant has immigrant intent. Just apply and show ties to home country, the worst that can happen is they say no, no harm in trying. Good luck!

[Noah Lot 391]

Can your cousin send an invitation? sure. One can send almost anything in the mail.

will it have any POSITIVE effect on your visa application? No.

Might it have some NEGATIVE effects on your application? Yes.

Does Susie Sweetcheeks opinion matter? No.

What you may not know is that thousands of students studying in a foreign country often attempt to get tourist visas to the US, usually within about 6 months after they started studying...but...the sad fact is that no CO in Russia can judge the reasons you might have in GHANA that would motivate you to return to Ghana (they are not going to call anyone there), so they may well deny your application quickly...and, the rate of abuse by these same 'students' is legendary...so thank all of those who chose to abuse the visa privilege before you even applied.

Yes a letter stating you have to be back at school by X date is a good idea, especially if you need to be at school for a visa or something.

Anyone can write a letter....letters prove nothing, except that somebody sat down at a word processor....but letters are not legally binding upon anyone, nor can a letter force somebody into a taxi, drive them to the airport and make them board a plane.

[JB007 4]

The affidavit of support is useless for you as it was for my mother and inlaws when they had their interview at the embassy.

They all got visas but the consular officer didn't even ask for it. All they care about is proof of good roots with your home country such as a property and a job and money to sustain yourself while you're visiting here.

IMO they give out visas pretty easily if you satisfy the conditions.

[Chicagoguy 2 27]

I think many "people", that is foreign as well as U. S. citizens, think Americans can have good influence with Immigration Dept. The truth is they do what they want to do regardless of our wishes. We have no "clout" as we say in Chicago.

Once I had a U.S. congressman write a letter to help me and he was slapped down. Best to just be very careful and folllow their directions. They are not there to hurt you but is sometimes seems they are not their to help either. They try to carefully follow their own rules but sometimes seem to make mistakes. They are human.

[Noah Lot 391]

I think many "people", that is foreign as well as U. S. citizens, think Americans can have good influence with Immigration Dept. The truth is they do what they want to do regardless of our wishes. We have no "clout" as we say in Chicago.

Once I had a U.S. congressman write a letter to help me and he was slapped down. Best to just be very careful and folllow their directions. They are not there to hurt you but is sometimes seems they are not their to help either. They try to carefully follow their own rules but sometimes seem to make mistakes. They are human.

No one, including congressmen, senators, etc, can influence visa decisions, nor can Joe Blow from Cocomo...it matters not what pedigree some unhappy American has who tries to flaunt said pedigree in the face of some VO while trying convince said VO to change his/her decision, or expedite that person's case, etc. Degrees from Ivy League schools or having a big house or lots of money in the bank does not trickle down to any visa applicant (except if said rich big shot marries somebody; at least the financial requirements will have been met...but they are not the only ones) and bestow some unique status upon them nor make them instantly qualified for any visa....of course, that fact is often forgotten...but at the end of the day, consular officials are supposed to be free of any outside influence when it comes to making visa decisions...that is why they have the authority that Congress gave them.

[AmyWrites 593]

I actually see that you're studying in Russia as a good thing, proves you can LEGALLY be in a country. I think by that you have a better chance on your own merits.

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Do you have a lease on an apartment? You could show that.

Do you have a bank account that has money to support your travels? You could show that

The school letter is good too

good luck

[Ning 619]

Thanks alot man, i like your positive spirit

Great then go ahead with that spirit in mind. Have your cousin write spirited letters and send you a support doc to submit with your application. Dont worry about a thing. What is seen as negitive info can be disregarded being replaced by L J positive spirit which will offset the reality of your unique situation.

I notice that L J didnt actually offer any advise as to how to proceed so I guess that is a positive sign.