Do I need I-134, and whats the requirement for the amount of money in the account

[johna1 4]

Hello Everyone,

I am seeking some help/advice on filing for the B-2 Tourist visa for my in-law’s. I have spoken to 10 different people and getting 10 different advices. I am Sort of confused without the right directions.

I have sent my in-laws to a travel agent. The travel agent advised to them that, I have to provide an invitation letter, bank statement showing 10K, Job Letter. In addition, the in-law’s have to have 3 Lakh Indian Rupees in their account, and to have a list of all the properties they own.

They will be appearing for the interview at Chennai, India.

A good friend of mine who has parents came over recently said, they only had to show the 10K, I-134, Invitation Letter, Job Letter and the parents only had to show the properties in India. The parents didn’t have to show any liquid cash.

Another friend said the opposite, they didn’t show any money in the U.S account, didn’t send no I-134, Job Letter. His Parents has 5 Lakh liquid cash in their account and they had own properties.

So my question is, Does the money need to be shown in the U.S or does it need to be show in India to state that they have sufficient money to support their travel.

What are the list of things they need to bring to the interview?

Is I-134, Job Letter Needed?

Thanks

[Pitaya 2,577]

Welcome to the forum.

They (your in-laws) will have to prove to the satisfaction of the US consular official at the interviewing US embassy/consulate, that they have significant ties to India such that they would return India after their US visit is completed. Such ties could include, property, house ownership, current stable employment, etc. Each visitor visa applicant is presumed to have immigration intent, and must prove that they are not trying to immigrate to the US. A letter from a doctor, any documents from you, or any other invitation-type letter would likely have no positive effect on the visitor visa approval.

Good luck.