How do I sponsor a family tourist visa?

It's important to note that it is not possible to “sponsor” a family member for a temporary tourist visa or apply for the visa on their behalf. If you're interested in helping your parents immigrate to the U.S., you would need to go through a separate process and sponsor them for an IR-5 parent visa.



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You really should have money to show your financial strength to be able to support the people you are sponsoring. While there is no specific guideline to how much money you should have in the bank, it should be enough to take care of all their expenses. Something like $5,000/person should be good enough.

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How can I invite someone to the USA? As a person legally living in the U.S., you are eligible to invite family members and friends to visit the U.S. To do so, you must demonstrate your legal status in the U.S. and your financial ability to support your visitor. An Invitation Letter is not required but is recommended.

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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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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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Girlfriends or boyfriends do not qualify for sponsorship under current U.S. immigration laws. However, there may be other visa options available depending on your specific circumstances, such as a fiancé visa or a student visa.

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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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