This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
crafted invitation letter must include: Host's details: Full name, address, contact information, and passport number, along with their relationship to the visitor. Visitor's details: Name, passport number, and purpose of the visit. Be specifice.g., “attending a wedding” or “joining a business meeting.”
What should the letter say? Name and contact information for the host. Host's immigration status (for example, “U.S. citizen”) Relationship between the host and the visa applicant. Visa applicant's full name and address. Purpose of the trip. Exact dates of the trip. Host's signature.
Example: Dear Recipient's Name, I am pleased to invite you to Event Name, which will take place on Event Date at Event Time at Event Venue. The purpose of this event is to briefly describe the purpose or agenda of the event.
I, Host Name, residing at Host Address, am writing to invite my Relation, e.g., mother, Visitor's Name, to visit me in Host Country for a period of Duration, e.g., 3 months starting from Date. During this time, Visitor's Name will stay with me, and I will cover their accommodation and expenses.
Where to Submit the Letter of Invitation? The letter is submitted by the guest at the embassy or consulate along with the visa document file. The host must scan it and send it to the guest, who will later submit it with the other supporting documents on the day of their appointment at the embassy or consulate.
The letter should originate from the host and detail their relationship with the visitor. It should be dated, contain both parties' full information, and specify the hosting arrangements and travel dates. Crucially, it should emphasize the temporary nature of the stay in the U.S.
Most visitors should apply for a B-2 visitor visa at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate in order to enter the U.S. as a tourist. Review the Department of State site for more information on this type of visa. However, some individuals may be eligible to enter the U.S. on the Visa Waiver Program (see below) instead.
Apply now for your Visa The visa application process to enter the United States has become subject to greater degrees of scrutiny than in the past. For this reason, the application process can take up to six months or more.
Where to Submit the Letter of Invitation? The letter is submitted by the guest at the embassy or consulate along with the visa document file. The host must scan it and send it to the guest, who will later submit it with the other supporting documents on the day of their appointment at the embassy or consulate.
Families, relatives and friends who plan to visit you in the U.S. will most likely need to apply for a tourist visa (B1/B2 visa). There are no specific documents, e.g. Form I-20 or DS-2019, with which to apply for a B1/B2 visa. However, there are some guidelines on what a consular official expects of applicants.