Letter of Invitation for B1/B2 visa (parents)

[abum 324]

Hi all.

 

Have been reading bits and pieces on this matter, is the letter needed at all during the interview for B1/B2 visa? or will it actually help the case of parents visiting their child and grandchild that are residing in the USA?

 

If the answer is Yes, it will help, to whom should the letter be addressed to? Consular? or the Parents?

 

Thoughts anyone?

[Boiler 45,519]

Not needed

 

Will not help.

 

But no harm.

[Just Paul 4,595]

4 minutes ago, abum said:

letter needed at all during the interview

No.  They need to stand on their own ties to return to their home.   If they take the letter the CO does not have to look or consider it.

[Khallaf 650]

5 minutes ago, abum said:

Hi all.

 

Have been reading bits and pieces on this matter, is the letter needed at all during the interview for B1/B2 visa? or will it actually help the case of parents visiting their child and grandchild that are residing in the USA?

 

If the answer is Yes, it will help, to whom should the letter be addressed to? Consular? or the Parents?

 

Thoughts anyone?

invitation letters are not useful anymore, you can help sponsor money for the trip but they must be able to pass the B1/B2 interview on their own and show strong ties on their intent to go back to their country.

 

if the child and grandchild they are wanting to visit are now USC it will be harder for approval

 

[WeGuyGal 1,052]

1 minute ago, Khallaf said:

invitation letters are not useful anymore, you can help sponsor money for the trip but they must be able to pass the B1/B2 interview on their own and show strong ties on their intent to go back to their country.

 

if the child and grandchild they are wanting to visit are now USC it will be harder for approval

I wouldn't use that term in the context of a b2 visa. Sure OP could pay, but applicants qualify on their own merit.

What country? 

[abum 324]

Just now, WeGuyGal said:

I wouldn't use that term in the context of a b2 visa. Sure OP could pay, but applicants qualify on their own merit.

What country? 

Malaysia - approval rate had been good but not yet to the point where visa free travel can be granted (just waiting for that day to come unfortunately).

[WeGuyGal 1,052]

Malaysia?

[Khallaf 650]

1 minute ago, WeGuyGal said:

I wouldn't use that term in the context of a b2 visa. Sure OP could pay, but applicants qualify on their own merit.

What country? 

not sure where the problem in my wording is but ok

[WeGuyGal 1,052]

Just now, Khallaf said:

not sure where the problem in my wording is but ok

the 'problem' word was highlighted

[abum 324]

well if it wont hurt to add the letter i might just include it. and will direct it to the CO. 

 

[Khallaf 650]

Just now, WeGuyGal said:

the 'problem' word was highlighted

I again see no problem with OP to Sponsor/and show he is paying for the trip...I made mention they must be able to pass the B1/B2 interview on their own and show strong ties on their intent to go back to their country.

 

I think maybe only you has a problem with how I worded it..

 

but I will take your comment into consideration.

 

Thank you.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

(Yawn)

 

Well, this is what the official Department of State website says:

 

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.

 

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

[abum 324]

2 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

(Yawn)

 

Well, this is what the official Department of State website says:

 

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.

 

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

thanks!

[geowrian 22,337]

An invitation letter will not be considered in the decision to issue a visa or not.

 

You cannot guarantee they will return home.

You cannot guarantee they will not work or otherwise violate status.

You cannot guarantee that they will not become a public charge or use public funds.

These are not things you can control. It is up to the visa applicant to show that they will return home without violating status, becoming a public charge, etc.

You can provide housing and pay for the tickets and such fine. No documentation is needed...the applicant just lists who is paying for the trip on the DS-160.

[Crazy Cat 41,860]

16 minutes ago, abum said:

well if it wont hurt to add the letter i might just include it. and will direct it to the CO. 

 

Personally, I wouldn't........it could be seen as a form of dependence on the US citizen/LPR....and a reason to remain in the US.