Does the sponsor of someone seeking a B2 Visa need ALL the documents?

[Declineda 0]

I want to sponsor a very good friend to visit me here in the US for two weeks. I'm a natural born citizen, I've been here my entire life. He doesn't think he has enough money for his visa to be accepted on his own. Thus, I will sponsor him. Long story short, I don't want to get an Employment Verification Letter. .I have my reasons. If you really must know, I will tell you upon your inquiring. I can get everything else though. Will this automatically result in my friend's visa being denied?

Edited February 24, 2015 by Declineda

[Pitaya 2,576]

Welcome to the forum.

Your friend will have to prove to the satisfaction of the US consular official at the interviewing US embassy/consulate, that they have significant ties to their home country such that they would return to their home country after their US visit is completed. Such ties could include, property, house ownership, current stable employment, etc. Each visitor visa applicant is presumed to have immigration intent, and must prove that they are not trying to immigrate to the US. A letter from a doctor, any documents from you, or any other invitation-type letter would likely have no positive effect on the visitor visa approval.

Good luck.

[aaron2020 11,651]

http://travel.state....it/visitor.html

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 nonimmigrant tourist visa. If you do choose to bring a letter of invitation or Affidavit of Support to your interview, please remember that it is not one of the factors that we use in determining whether to issue or deny a nonimmigrant tourist visa.

[Declineda 0]

I greatly appreciate your assitance.

Yes, of this we are aware. He does not currently have a job (though he has had a few in the past) The reason he is coming for only two weeks is because from where he comes, they only have a month off from school. He needs to return for school. Plus, all his family lives in his home country. I'm hoping this will be sufficient.

[Ms Hogan 295]

Is it even possible to sponsor for a tourist visa?? I don't think it is.

[Declineda 0]

Is it even possible to sponsor for a tourist visa?? I don't think it is.

He's afraid that he will not have enough money for his visa to be accepted. Will not the consulate officer think that, since he may not have sufficient funds to cover his trip, that he will become a public burden and deny his visa?

It is possible according to this: http://www.***removed***/visitor-visa/sponsor-visitors-visa-usa-faq.html

and: http://www.path2usa.com/visitor-visa-guide/documents-for-sponsor

Edited February 24, 2015 by Declineda

[Pinkrlion 2,607]

He has to prove he will return home versus his finances. Like someone else said, they no longer focus on visitors having sponsors. He has to prove he will go back to his home country.

[aaron2020 11,651]

He's afraid that he will not have enough money for his visa to be accepted. Will not the consulate officer think that, since he may not have sufficient funds to cover his trip, that he will become a public burden and deny his visa?

It is possible according to this: http://www.***removed***/visitor-visa/sponsor-visitors-visa-usa-faq.html

and: http://www.path2usa.com/visitor-visa-guide/documents-for-sponsor

When it comes to accurate information, you should rely on US government sources rather than websites that don't speak for the U.S. Government.

[Declineda 0]

So it seems like most or if not, all of you are saying that I cannot sponsor him. That he needs to prove he will return by himself and that nothing I can do will help. But isn't there an option on the DS-160 form to put that someone else will be paying for his trip?

If he is unable to demonstrate that he is able to finance his trip on his own, what then?

When it comes to accurate information, you should rely on US government sources rather than websites that don't speak for the U.S. Government.

Good point.

Edited February 24, 2015 by Declineda

[aaron2020 11,651]

So it seems like most or if not, all of you are saying that I cannot sponsor him. That he needs to prove he will return by himself and that nothing I can do will help. But isn't there an option on the DS-160 form to put that someone else will be paying for his trip?

If he is unable to demonstrate that he is able to finance his trip on his own, what then?

Good point.

That is not sponsorship. That is simply telling the U.S. Government how the applicant intends to pay for the trip. It is not the government accepting the person paying as a sponsor.

[Declineda 0]

Hmmm. I see. Interesting. This actually makes me quite glad.