Has anyone heard of an invitation letter

[ThomasNC1988 762]

Invitation letter won't be considered for a visitor visa so tell him don't worry about it.

[EmmNM 179]

10 minutes ago, juju1288 said:

hey guys,

                  my husband is writing a invitation letter so that his parents can come to united states but is stuck on why the time we chose is a good time. we plan on taking them to new York and Washington D.C and California the grand canyon we have so much planed. like i said he's not sure what to write in the letter does anyone have any input on this. thanks in advanced for all of your help.   

As others have said, invitation letters don't do much to help a case. They have to be able to prove strong ties to be granted a visitors visa. 

 

That being said, just be honest. It doesn't matter a whole lot. You could say things like:

 

- "Due to obligations with my employer this was the most opportune time to take time off to tour the US with my parents."

- "I wanted my parents to have the chance to see the US while they are still young enough to enjoy it"

- "My parents and I miss each other and we thought it would be a good time to visit while we are both able"

 

You really can put anything I guess. These are just a few things I thought of. Just be honest.

[juju1288 1]

what proof do they need to provide that they have ties in their home country 

[juju1288 1]

this off the topic tht i asked about but what is the address to the united states consulate general or where can i find it. 

[EmmNM 179]

18 minutes ago, juju1288 said:

what proof do they need to provide that they have ties in their home country 

 

Here are a few off the top of my head. I'm sure others may think of more. Depending on what country you are filing from it may be very difficult or not so bad. You have to prove to the immigration officer that the parents do not have any immigration intent and they will return home to their country. 

 

- A good job (Bring pay stubs, Letter from employer or contract from employer)
- Owning property such as land, vehicles, or other assets (Bring the titles)
- Having a dependent family to return to that they care for (Bring proof if yes)
- Bank statements or Other financial statements
- Bills such as utility bills, car payment, credit card bills, mortgage or rent
- Any loan agreements
- Show strong social or community ties (such as children in school or active members of the church or other institutions)

 

7 minutes ago, juju1288 said:

this off the topic tht i asked about but what is the address to the united states consulate general or where can i find it. 

What country?

Edited July 22, 2018 by EmmNM

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

9 minutes ago, juju1288 said:

this off the topic tht i asked about but what is the address to the united states consulate general or where can i find it. 

Go to this page then choose relevant country for all embassy/consular info 

 

https://www.usembassy.gov/

[juju1288 1]

@EmmNM my husbands parents live in Egypt so what address do i put at the top of my invitation letter the Egyptian consulate or the United States consulate this is so confusing and we are trying to do this right. my husband has not seen the since 2016 and he misses them so much. 

[EmmNM 179]

1 minute ago, juju1288 said:

@EmmNM my husbands parents live in Egypt so what address do i put at the top of my invitation letter the Egyptian consulate or the United States consulate this is so confusing and we are trying to do this right. my husband has not seen the since 2016 and he misses them so much. 

U.S. Embassy in Cairo
5 Tawfik Diab Street
Garden City, Cairo
Egypt
Telephone: (20-2) 2797 3300

 

May I also suggest going into your profile and updating your country to Egypt?

Then you can click on Portals on the top left and find Cairo consulate information.

Additionally, You will get more answers from people familiar with Egypt.

 

Any other questions you have I'm happy to help if I'm able. Egypt is a tough consulate to get a tourist visa though. They are going to have to provide a lot of proof.

[TNJ17 1,329]

Invitation letters for tourist visas are a waste of time. They won’t even take a look. 

[Jorge V 195]

Don't even bother with the invitation letter, it will not be a factor in their application. Here's a quote directly from the Department of State's website ( https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html )

 

Quote

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

 

[az2014 381]

3 hours ago, juju1288 said:

@EmmNM my husbands parents live in Egypt so what address do i put at the top of my invitation letter the Egyptian consulate or the United States consulate this is so confusing and we are trying to do this right. my husband has not seen the since 2016 and he misses them so much. 

You are wasting your time with an invitation letter.

[TBoneTX 45,329]

3 hours ago, EmmNM said:

others may think of more.

Chief among these is a good travel history.

If they haven't traveled, the CO might reject them and say "travel to another country first, then reapply."

Travel + return home is one (good) way of showing ties to home and no immigrant intent.

[Chris Duffy 1,257]

6 hours ago, TNJ17 said:

Invitation letters for tourist visas are a waste of time. They won’t even take a look. 

Have you ever worked as CO a Embassy?

3 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

Chief among these is a good travel history.

If they haven't traveled, the CO might reject them and say "travel to another country first, then reapply."

Travel + return home is one (good) way of showing ties to home and no immigrant intent.

More dependent on country of origin from what I have personally seen.

[WeGuyGal 1,052]

12 hours ago, juju1288 said:

hey guys,

                  my husband is writing a invitation letter so that his parents can come to united states but is stuck on why the time we chose is a good time. we plan on taking them to new York and Washington D.C and California the grand canyon we have so much planed. like i said he's not sure what to write in the letter does anyone have any input on this. thanks in advanced for all of your help.   

Has their purpose of visit changed from medical treatment as previously posted here? 

 

You aren't looking for every which way to get your USC husband's parents into the US on a b2 visa and file i485, are you? 

[Jojo92122 1,924]

Why is Juju1288 allowed to keep posting for help to commit visa fraud?  

 

If your husband wants his parents to immigrate, then he should file I-130s for them and have them interview for immigrant visas.

 

You've been told repeatedly that using visitor visas to enter the US to immigrate is VISA FRAUD.  Why are you still trying?