How to invite for visit to US?

[Mrboogieman 0]

Hi VJ members, I would like to ask how a resident can invite her children for a USA visit? Can you please indicate the step by step process. Thank you so much.

[canadian_wife 1,829]

The children will need to apply for a tourist visa

good luck

[ljmp_10 105]

Applying for a tourist visa

Things You'll Need:

Valid passport

Passport photos (us visa)

Step 1

Locate the nearest U.S. Consulate or Embassy in your country using the U.S. Embassy website. Visit the website of the local U.S. Embassy and click on the visa section. Review the visa application procedure as it applies to the embassy to which you will be submitting your application. The required documents and submission procedure may vary among embassies.

Step 2

Obtain electronic form DS-156 from the U.S. Department of State website. Type your answers directly into the fields provided. Click "Continue" to generate a PDF version of your application. Print a hard copy of this application.

Step 3

Obtain form DS-157 if you are a male applicant between the ages of 16 and 45. This supplemental application form requires information about the applicant's educational background, military service and weapons training.

Step 4

Gather the required supporting documents for nonimmigrant visa applications. They will need to submit one 2-inch-by-2-inch color passport photo and your valid passport. Provide documents that demonstrate the intended tourism purposes in the U.S. Provide proof of intentions to leave the U.S. before your visa expiration, such as a family in the home country, school registration or employment obligations. Also, provide a bank statement or other documentation that demonstrates ability to finance stay in the U.S. Contact the embassy to inquire if the office requires additional documentation or paperwork for visa applicants. Embassies may have unique requirements for visa applications.

Step 5

Determine the fee you will need to pay by calculating the applicable application and issuance fee. Application fees are standard for all visa applications and cover the U.S. government's cost to issue visas. Issuance fees apply only to citizens of countries that charge visa issuance fees to U.S. citizens. The application fee is $160. Issuance fees vary by country. Pay the fee according to your embassy's regulations.

Step 6

Contact the U.S. Embassy to schedule an appointment to interview for your visa. All applicants between age 14 and 79 must interview with a U.S. Embassy as part of the application process. Bring your application, passport, fee payment and supporting documents to your visa appointment. After the interview, the embassy may inform you that additional paperwork is needed. Submit any additional documents in a timely manner. Your visa will be issued after all requirements have been satisfied.

[Mrboogieman 0]

Thank you for your detailed response. Question po, there's no need for my mom to write a letter of invitation? because i saw something like that. Thank you.

Applying for a tourist visa

Things You'll Need:

Valid passport

Passport photos (us visa)

Step 1

Locate the nearest U.S. Consulate or Embassy in your country using the U.S. Embassy website. Visit the website of the local U.S. Embassy and click on the visa section. Review the visa application procedure as it applies to the embassy to which you will be submitting your application. The required documents and submission procedure may vary among embassies.

Step 2

Obtain electronic form DS-156 from the U.S. Department of State website. Type your answers directly into the fields provided. Click "Continue" to generate a PDF version of your application. Print a hard copy of this application.

Step 3

Obtain form DS-157 if you are a male applicant between the ages of 16 and 45. This supplemental application form requires information about the applicant's educational background, military service and weapons training.

Step 4

Gather the required supporting documents for nonimmigrant visa applications. They will need to submit one 2-inch-by-2-inch color passport photo and your valid passport. Provide documents that demonstrate the intended tourism purposes in the U.S. Provide proof of intentions to leave the U.S. before your visa expiration, such as a family in the home country, school registration or employment obligations. Also, provide a bank statement or other documentation that demonstrates ability to finance stay in the U.S. Contact the embassy to inquire if the office requires additional documentation or paperwork for visa applicants. Embassies may have unique requirements for visa applications.

Step 5

Determine the fee you will need to pay by calculating the applicable application and issuance fee. Application fees are standard for all visa applications and cover the U.S. government's cost to issue visas. Issuance fees apply only to citizens of countries that charge visa issuance fees to U.S. citizens. The application fee is $160. Issuance fees vary by country. Pay the fee according to your embassy's regulations.

Step 6

Contact the U.S. Embassy to schedule an appointment to interview for your visa. All applicants between age 14 and 79 must interview with a U.S. Embassy as part of the application process. Bring your application, passport, fee payment and supporting documents to your visa appointment. After the interview, the embassy may inform you that additional paperwork is needed. Submit any additional documents in a timely manner. Your visa will be issued after all requirements have been satisfied.