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Hello,

We are applying for my mother & father-in-law and are in the process of writing the invitation letter.

Any good letter temples that you all know that can help us?

We really appreciate it.

Thanks!!!

USCIS: (221 days) 7 mo & 9 days
10/7/2013 Sent I-130 forms to USCIS
10/20/2014 Received notice letter (NOA 1)
3/19/2013 Delay Notice: Case sent from Vermont to Texas
5/14/2014 I-130 approved via email (NOA 2)
5/28/2014 Case @ NVC

NVC: (179 Days) 5 mo & 26 days
6/18/2014 Case number assigned
7/2/2014 AOS & IV bill generated
7/3/2014 AOS & IV bill paid
7/7/2014 AOS & IV bill cleared
7/25/2014 AOS & IV forms sent to NVC
7/29/2014 DS-260 submitted to NVC
9/23/2014 Received Checklist for AOS & IV
10/8/2014 Recieved call from NVC: AOS ok. Send original docs for IV
10/17/2014 Sent IV docs to NVC
11/18/2014 NVC confirmed: No original docs needed!
12/13/2014 Case Complete! No emails recieved: verification via phone @ 12/17/2014

CC to Interview: (53 days) 1 mo 22 days
12/31/2014 Interview scheduled via email
2/3/2015 Interview @ Abu Dhabi

Removal of Conditions:

(Need to apply prior on April 1, 2017)

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Transborderwife
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From the USCIS itself: Visa applicants must qualify on the basis of the applicant's residence and ties abroad, rather than assurances from U.S. family and friends. A letter of invitation or Affidavit

KierenHby
KierenHby

"A former CO's" words aren't necessarily golden. I did say in select instances. I speak from experience.

KierenHby
KierenHby

True.. that quote is the stock, boilerplate info on an official US govt website. However, in real life instances, there are deviations from the norm in select adjudications.

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No invitation or sponsorship needed. They apply on their own merits and show strong ties to home.

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

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Well we want to still write a letter saying that we can support them financially just in case what they present financially isn't enough.

USCIS: (221 days) 7 mo & 9 days
10/7/2013 Sent I-130 forms to USCIS
10/20/2014 Received notice letter (NOA 1)
3/19/2013 Delay Notice: Case sent from Vermont to Texas
5/14/2014 I-130 approved via email (NOA 2)
5/28/2014 Case @ NVC

NVC: (179 Days) 5 mo & 26 days
6/18/2014 Case number assigned
7/2/2014 AOS & IV bill generated
7/3/2014 AOS & IV bill paid
7/7/2014 AOS & IV bill cleared
7/25/2014 AOS & IV forms sent to NVC
7/29/2014 DS-260 submitted to NVC
9/23/2014 Received Checklist for AOS & IV
10/8/2014 Recieved call from NVC: AOS ok. Send original docs for IV
10/17/2014 Sent IV docs to NVC
11/18/2014 NVC confirmed: No original docs needed!
12/13/2014 Case Complete! No emails recieved: verification via phone @ 12/17/2014

CC to Interview: (53 days) 1 mo 22 days
12/31/2014 Interview scheduled via email
2/3/2015 Interview @ Abu Dhabi

Removal of Conditions:

(Need to apply prior on April 1, 2017)

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Sounds like they have issues but if you want to send them a letter it is your call.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Well we want to still write a letter saying that we can support them financially just in case what they present financially isn't enough.

there is no sponsorship for a visitor visa. Period. An invitation letter means NOTHING. They must apply and be approved on their own merits and their merits alone. You have nothing to do with their visa.


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Well we want to still write a letter saying that we can support them financially just in case what they present financially isn't enough.

That may actually harm their application

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That may actually harm their application

In select instances, such a letter could prove helpful.

USCIS

January 16, 2015 I-130 Mailed, Chi lockbox January 20, 2015 Priority Date, January 21, 2015 NOA1 notice date, Assigned VSC, January 23, 2015 Check Cashed, electronically March 5, 2015 NOA2

NVC

March 27, 2015 NVC received April 6, 2015 Case#, IIN# assigned April 8, 2015 Paid AOS + IV fee Invoices May 5, 2015 AOS + IV package submitted May 11, 2015 Scan Date

June 11, 2015 DS-260 submitted June 25, 2015 False checklist (for ds260).. hello? June 30, 2015 Answered checklist Aug 5, 2015 Escalated to Supervisor review Aug 13, 2015 Case Complete

Consular

Sept 10, 2015 Interview Scheduled Sept 11, 2015 P4 Letter received Sept 21, 2015 file In transit from NVC Sept 23, 2015 file at Embassy

Sept 28, 2015 Medical Oct 14, 2015 Biometrics Oct 15, 2015 Interview (Approved) Oct 19, 2015 IV visa Issued Oct 23, 2015 Passport Pickup

POE

Nov 2, 2015 Entered the US Nov 16, 2015 Applied for SSN, walk-in Nov 20, 2015 Social Security Card recd Jan 15, 2016 GC received

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"A former CO's" words aren't necessarily golden.

I did say in select instances.

I speak from experience.

USCIS

January 16, 2015 I-130 Mailed, Chi lockbox January 20, 2015 Priority Date, January 21, 2015 NOA1 notice date, Assigned VSC, January 23, 2015 Check Cashed, electronically March 5, 2015 NOA2

NVC

March 27, 2015 NVC received April 6, 2015 Case#, IIN# assigned April 8, 2015 Paid AOS + IV fee Invoices May 5, 2015 AOS + IV package submitted May 11, 2015 Scan Date

June 11, 2015 DS-260 submitted June 25, 2015 False checklist (for ds260).. hello? June 30, 2015 Answered checklist Aug 5, 2015 Escalated to Supervisor review Aug 13, 2015 Case Complete

Consular

Sept 10, 2015 Interview Scheduled Sept 11, 2015 P4 Letter received Sept 21, 2015 file In transit from NVC Sept 23, 2015 file at Embassy

Sept 28, 2015 Medical Oct 14, 2015 Biometrics Oct 15, 2015 Interview (Approved) Oct 19, 2015 IV visa Issued Oct 23, 2015 Passport Pickup

POE

Nov 2, 2015 Entered the US Nov 16, 2015 Applied for SSN, walk-in Nov 20, 2015 Social Security Card recd Jan 15, 2016 GC received

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Invitation letters are really a thing of other countries, not the US. In fact, your statement about supporting them is one of the key reasons for denying such visits. The visitor has to be able to support themselves and rely on no-one here to do so. More likely your letter will hurt their application, more than help it. Read the guides. Strong ties to their home country, financial means to support themselves etc.

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Instances such as?

In borderline cases.. such as to show financial support when an applicant is otherwise eligible and qualifies for a B2.

USCIS

January 16, 2015 I-130 Mailed, Chi lockbox January 20, 2015 Priority Date, January 21, 2015 NOA1 notice date, Assigned VSC, January 23, 2015 Check Cashed, electronically March 5, 2015 NOA2

NVC

March 27, 2015 NVC received April 6, 2015 Case#, IIN# assigned April 8, 2015 Paid AOS + IV fee Invoices May 5, 2015 AOS + IV package submitted May 11, 2015 Scan Date

June 11, 2015 DS-260 submitted June 25, 2015 False checklist (for ds260).. hello? June 30, 2015 Answered checklist Aug 5, 2015 Escalated to Supervisor review Aug 13, 2015 Case Complete

Consular

Sept 10, 2015 Interview Scheduled Sept 11, 2015 P4 Letter received Sept 21, 2015 file In transit from NVC Sept 23, 2015 file at Embassy

Sept 28, 2015 Medical Oct 14, 2015 Biometrics Oct 15, 2015 Interview (Approved) Oct 19, 2015 IV visa Issued Oct 23, 2015 Passport Pickup

POE

Nov 2, 2015 Entered the US Nov 16, 2015 Applied for SSN, walk-in Nov 20, 2015 Social Security Card recd Jan 15, 2016 GC received

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In borderline cases.. such as to show financial support when an applicant is otherwise eligible and qualifies for a B2.

From the USCIS itself: Visa applicants must qualify on the basis of the applicant's residence and ties abroad, rather than assurances from U.S. family and friends. A letter of invitation or Affidavit of Support is not needed to apply for a nonimmigrant tourist visa. If you do choose to bring a letter of invitation or Affidavit of Support to your interview, please remember that it is not one of the factors that we use in determining whether to issue or deny a nonimmigrant tourist visa.

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/forms/ds-160--online-nonimmigrant-visa-application/frequently-asked-questions.html

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True.. that quote is the stock, boilerplate info on an official US govt website.

However, in real life instances, there are deviations from the norm in select adjudications.

USCIS

January 16, 2015 I-130 Mailed, Chi lockbox January 20, 2015 Priority Date, January 21, 2015 NOA1 notice date, Assigned VSC, January 23, 2015 Check Cashed, electronically March 5, 2015 NOA2

NVC

March 27, 2015 NVC received April 6, 2015 Case#, IIN# assigned April 8, 2015 Paid AOS + IV fee Invoices May 5, 2015 AOS + IV package submitted May 11, 2015 Scan Date

June 11, 2015 DS-260 submitted June 25, 2015 False checklist (for ds260).. hello? June 30, 2015 Answered checklist Aug 5, 2015 Escalated to Supervisor review Aug 13, 2015 Case Complete

Consular

Sept 10, 2015 Interview Scheduled Sept 11, 2015 P4 Letter received Sept 21, 2015 file In transit from NVC Sept 23, 2015 file at Embassy

Sept 28, 2015 Medical Oct 14, 2015 Biometrics Oct 15, 2015 Interview (Approved) Oct 19, 2015 IV visa Issued Oct 23, 2015 Passport Pickup

POE

Nov 2, 2015 Entered the US Nov 16, 2015 Applied for SSN, walk-in Nov 20, 2015 Social Security Card recd Jan 15, 2016 GC received

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The simple answer is yes you can write it.But they have to prove strong ties to the country on their own.

F-2A Visa Journey

Service Center Vermont Service Center(Transferred to California)

2014-05-12 I-130 sent to USCIS

2014-05-21 NOA-1 Received

2014-05-19 Priority Date

2015-03-24 Case transferred to California Service Center(via email)

2015-03-31 NOA-T received hard copy

2015-04-03 Case Approved

2015-04-07 NOA-2 received by mail

NVC STAGE

2015-04-20 Case received at NVC(conformed by phone call)

2015-04-28 Case number and IIN assigned (By Phone Call)

2015-05-13 Welcome Letter received via email.

2015-05-16 Welcome Letter hard copy received

2015-05-27 AOS fee paid by mail.

2015-06-02 DS-261 Completed.

2015-06-15 IV Fee paid by mail.

2015-07-04 Fees Shown paid and DS-260 available.

2015-07-05 DS-260 completed.

2015-07-10 AOS & IV Package sent.

2015-07-16 AOS & IV package scanned.

2015-07-30 Checklist received for Birth Certificate.

2015-08-01 Ckecklist submitted.

2015-08-31 Case Completed.

EMBASSY STAGE

2015-12-03 InterView(New Delhi).

2015-12-03 Received 221g(Missing PCC)(AP)

2015-12-21 Submitted PCC.

2015-12-28 CEAC Status Issued.

2015-12-30 Visa In Hand.

2016-01-08 Paid USCIS immigration fee.

2016-02-10 POE IAD.

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