How do I invite someone to a tourist visa?

A letter of invitation for a B-1/B-2 travel visa should include the following information:
  1. Name and contact information for the host.
  2. Host's immigration status (for example, “U.S. citizen”)
  3. Relationship between the host and the visa applicant.
  4. Visa applicant's full name and address.
  5. Purpose of the trip.




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To sponsor a visitor, the supporter prepares Form I-134, Declaration of Financial Support. He or she must submit the I-134 declaration, a letter of invitation, and supporting documents as evidence of their financial ability to bear the expenses of the trip.

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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.

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Aliens can only stay on a tourist visa in the United States for a maximum period of up to 180 days or 6 months. Note that: In some cases, the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer will establish a specific time of stay in the country, so it can be a period shorter than 6 months.

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There is no minimum balance requirement for your bank account, however, based on the experience of others we recommend anywhere between $5,000 to $10,000 will be sufficient.

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The application fee for the most common nonimmigrant visa types is US$185. This includes tourist, business, student, and exchange visas. Most petition-based visas, such as work and religious visas, are US$315.

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How much does a US Tourist Visa cost? Securing a US Tourist Visa (B1/B2) is straightforward with us. The visa fee is USD $185.00, though remember that this cost may fluctuate depending on your nationality. Depending on your nationality, payment can be made during the application process or at your interview.

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The entire visa application processing takes somewhere between two weeks and four months, depending on the type of visa.

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A letter of invitation is a signed letter from the family member or friend who you will be staying with during your trip to the United States. The purpose of the letter is to confirm that you will have a place to stay during your visit. It is preferable if your host is a U.S. citizen or green card holder.

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The application fee for the most common nonimmigrant visa types is US$185. This includes tourist, business, student, and exchange visas. Most petition-based visas, such as work and religious visas, are US$315.

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