Bringing Wife's Son, His Wife & Newborn to visit USA from Thailand

[SalishSea 18,072]

8 hours ago, Joe Kano said:

Different countries different guidelines they follow. You know that already right?

There is no sponsorship for tourist visas.   That I do know.

[Rocio0010 5,599]

2 hours ago, Misscloud said:

i brought all documents ( reference letter from work, 3 months print out checking account transaction,) and the person who interviewed me never asked. when i offered it, he said " if i dont ask for it, u dont need to give it to me" LOL.... back in my home country i think i had 4 tourist visas ( 5 years each ) in the span of over 20 years, no issue 

Lol it’s been so many years for me that I just remember I went to the Embassy with this huge binder full of documents so nicely prepared that I was honestly bummed when the IO said I was approved after -no kidding- four minutes of interview. I was like “are you sure you don’t want to see how nicely organized my documents are?”😂

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

3 hours ago, ra0010 said:

Now that I think about it, you’re right! I prepared all those documents, however, I don’t think the IO ever asked for them.

I think this part can be country dependent. I definitely was asked to show that kind of stuff for a couple of my US tourist visa interviews. I had pretty much duplicated the pack of what we needed for UK visas (letter of employment etc) and they did look at it at the US consulate too. But that definitely seems to be in the minority judging by most anecdotes on VJ. Still… I tend to fall into the camp of “rather bring it just in case”. 
 

 

Edited July 20, 2021 by SusieQQQ

[Joe Kano 327]

6 hours ago, ra0010 said:

Not true. It’s the US government through their embassies abroad that regulate visas. A sponsorship letter not only doesn’t help obtaining a visa, but it can actually hurt the case. Why? Because a visa applicant has to show strong ties to their country. If somebody sends a sponsorship letter from the United States, you’re proving strong ties to the US, which is not what the US government is looking for -quite the opposite.

 

For OP, they have to apply by themselves and show strong ties to their country, such as mortgages, leases, work letters, school records for their child , etc.

Incorrect

[Joe Kano 327]

1 hour ago, Jorgedig said:

There is no sponsorship for tourist visas.   That I do know.

Per OP topic, there sure is a sponsorship letter someone can write

 

Please refer back to the OP original post

[SalishSea 18,072]

2 minutes ago, Joe Kano said:

Per OP topic, there sure is a sponsorship letter someone can write

 

Please refer back to the OP original post

OP can do what he wants.

 

There is NO sponsorship required for tourist visas.  

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

2 minutes ago, Joe Kano said:

Per OP topic, there sure is a sponsorship letter someone can write

 

Please refer back to the OP original post

OP said he wrote a letter but has no idea whether or not it made a difference 

 

I am sure you know full well the department of state officially says letters of invitation, affidavits of support etc are not taken into account - this is stated explicitly on their website.

[Joe Kano 327]

9 hours ago, arken said:

Something that is not required or asked for by a US embassy cannot make a difference for a positive outcome.

 

Thinking the sponsorship letter made the difference is same as thinking the sun revolves around the earth as it looks like that way from outside when in fact it isn't.

I saw 3 Philippines citizens get approved for tourist, they were all working in Singapore and around age 25, it was to attend a their Uncles son graduating from military school. the father who lives in Philippines but is a US Citizen wrote a sponsorship letter and boom they were approved.

 

About 6 months later another cousin applied to come to USA, She was working in Singapore as well, and boom she denied.

 

I saw it make a difference, they were all about the same age and same type of job in Singapore, they all applied in Singapore.

[Joe Kano 327]

6 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

OP said he wrote a letter but has no idea whether or not it made a difference 

 

I am sure you know full well the department of state officially says letters of invitation, affidavits of support etc are not taken into account - this is stated explicitly on their website.

Yes, But you can also go to some US  Embassy Youtube Channels, and watch their youtubes about Visas and they state "Bring whatever evidence to back your case" 

[Rocio0010 5,599]

9 minutes ago, Joe Kano said:

Incorrect

Not being mean, but can you back up your stance? If there is a sponsorship letter format, please share it so that more people get their visas approved.

[Rocio0010 5,599]

3 minutes ago, Joe Kano said:

I saw 3 Philippines citizens get approved for tourist, they were all working in Singapore and around age 25, it was to attend a their Uncles son graduating from military school. the father who lives in Philippines but is a US Citizen wrote a sponsorship letter and boom they were approved.

 

About 6 months later another cousin applied to come to USA, She was working in Singapore as well, and boom she denied.

 

I saw it make a difference, they were all about the same age and same type of job in Singapore, they all applied in Singapore.

Maybe the person that got approved had a longer, more stable employment history and they owned property, whereas the one that did not get her visa had weaker ties to her home country. And let me ask, if sponsorship letters work, how come not more people do them?

[Joe Kano 327]

3 minutes ago, ra0010 said:

Maybe the person that got approved had a longer, more stable employment history and they owned property, whereas the one that did not get her visa had weaker ties to her home country. And let me ask, if sponsorship letters work, how come not more people do them?

I never said they work, I said it could have a bearing and make a difference in case.  

 

No all the people above owned no land, they were all about the same ages, same type of jobs, they were all cousins or sisters to my wife.

[Rocio0010 5,599]

4 minutes ago, Joe Kano said:

Yes, But you can also go to some US  Embassy Youtube Channels, and watch their youtubes about Visas and they state "Bring whatever evidence to back your case" 

Sorry, but that “whatever evidence” does not include letters of invitations according to the Department of State:

 

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.

[Joe Kano 327]

14 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

OP can do what he wants.

 

There is NO sponsorship required for tourist visas.  

You are twisting word, We are talking about the OP who said he wrote a sponsorhip letter.

 

Read his original post

[Joe Kano 327]

4 minutes ago, ra0010 said:

Sorry, but that “whatever evidence” does not include letters of invitations according to the Department of State:

 

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.

Yes, I have read this many times in the past. So?