visa interview

[snytche 0]

please i booked my visa appointment in may , i applied for a tourist visa to visit my friend in harrisburg while on holidays from june, i am a student of one of the universities in ghana.

the trip is being sponsored by my cousin, who is taking care of me financially in school as a law student , please i want to know all the relevant documents i will have to put together for the interview . thanks

[Going through 5,671]

Proof of compelling reasons to return to Ghana.  Employment, financial ties, home/property ownership, schooling etc.

 

Doesn't sound like you have many ties travelling as a student, someone else supporting you financially and also paying for your trip..all you can do is try---good luck.

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

3 hours ago, snytche said:

please i booked my visa appointment in may , i applied for a tourist visa to visit my friend in harrisburg while on holidays from june, i am a student of one of the universities in ghana.

the trip is being sponsored by my cousin, who is taking care of me financially in school as a law student , please i want to know all the relevant documents i will have to put together for the interview . thanks

You need to prove ties to Ghana, sounds like your main one will be a lette from your university confirming you are still enrolled in studying there.

[Boiler 45,932]

Best to show that you can afford it out of your own funds.

[stef2018 2]

Show that you are still enrolled or registered in your school.

present to the consul an affidavit of support from your cousin backing up with your cousin's income/ financial status of your cousin.

may be a letter of invitation too from your Friend in Harrisburg.

 

*just try applying. Dont listen to what other people say. I got a 10 yrs tourist visa via my aunt. As long as your cousin earns sufficient and you are a student. You will be fine. 

 

If you own properties... bank records..,credit card. You can show that too. 

Dont make up something financially. Just be honest. If you have a concrete plan.. like you will go there for three weeks and we plan to go to so and so.. you will be fine.

Edited April 14, 2018 by stef2018

[geowrian 22,338]

2 minutes ago, stef2018 said:

present to the consul an affidavit of support from your cousin backing up with your cousin's income/ financial status of your cousin.

may be a letter of invitation too from your cousin to say he/she will finance your trip.

Neither of these will be considered for a tourist visa. That's an urban myth.

 

From the DOS itself: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html

"Note: 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 visitor visa. If you choose to bring a letter of invitation or Affidavit of Support to your interview, please remember it is not one of the factors used in determining whether to issue or deny the visa."

[stef2018 2]

I see. Sorry im just sharing my experience.  You shouldnt be scare to apply,

Anyway I was only a student when I applied. I dont have money in the bank and i dont have properties. I showed them my parent's finances.

Showed them my aunt's invitation and also that she will finance my trip. I also told them what was plan during the trip. I dont have a ticket at that time. As long as you have a clean conscience that you are just visiting. You answer them truthfully. You will be fine.

Anyway just try. 

Edited April 14, 2018 by stef2018