Visa for the In-Laws to Visit

[Susita 175]

Hey everyone.

So, you'd all think I'd be an expert at this immigration bs by now, but I had a question for you guys.

How hard is it to get a visitor's visa for my MIL & FIL? We're hoping that they can come to visit next summer for a month or two seeing as in my FIL is going to retire. Should I get the ball rolling now?

[TayRivers 4]

Hey everyone.

So, you'd all think I'd be an expert at this immigration bs by now, but I had a question for you guys.

How hard is it to get a visitor's visa for my MIL & FIL? We're hoping that they can come to visit next summer for a month or two seeing as in my FIL is going to retire. Should I get the ball rolling now?

There is nothing for you to do, you can not apply for a tourist visa on their behalf. They need to apply at their local US Embassy for a tourist visa, They will need to show very strong ties to their home country as the interviewing officer will assume they have intent to remain in the US if a visa is granted. It is up to them to prove that they will be returning to their home country after their visit.

They will need evidence of Employment, Property, Active bank accounts amd any other evidence that they may have to show they need to return.

All you can do is provide them with a letter of invitation, stating that you will be financing their trip and will ensure that they leave the USA on or before their I-94 expires.

[Susita 175]

There is nothing for you to do, you can not apply for a tourist visa on their behalf. They need to apply at their local US Embassy for a tourist visa, They will need to show very strong ties to their home country as the interviewing officer will assume they have intent to remain in the US if a visa is granted. It is up to them to prove that they will be returning to their home country after their visit.

They will need evidence of Employment, Property, Active bank accounts amd any other evidence that they may have to show they need to return.

All you can do is provide them with a letter of invitation, stating that you will be financing their trip and will ensure that they leave the USA on or before their I-94 expires.

Sounds good.

[YuAndDan 153]

A good post on a different board:

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8469

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Hey everyone.

So, you'd all think I'd be an expert at this immigration bs by now, but I had a question for you guys.

How hard is it to get a visitor's visa for my MIL & FIL? We're hoping that they can come to visit next summer for a month or two seeing as in my FIL is going to retire. Should I get the ball rolling now?

There is nothing for you to do, you can not apply for a tourist visa on their behalf. They need to apply at their local US Embassy for a tourist visa, They will need to show very strong ties to their home country as the interviewing officer will assume they have intent to remain in the US if a visa is granted. It is up to them to prove that they will be returning to their home country after their visit.

They will need evidence of Employment, Property, Active bank accounts amd any other evidence that they may have to show they need to return.

All you can do is provide them with a letter of invitation, stating that you will be financing their trip and will ensure that they leave the USA on or before their I-94 expires.

That would actually not be sufficient. You generally also need to send an I-134 (affidavit of support) and tax-returns as supporting documents. Edited June 11, 2009 by CherryXS

[TayRivers 4]

Hey everyone.

So, you'd all think I'd be an expert at this immigration bs by now, but I had a question for you guys.

How hard is it to get a visitor's visa for my MIL & FIL? We're hoping that they can come to visit next summer for a month or two seeing as in my FIL is going to retire. Should I get the ball rolling now?

There is nothing for you to do, you can not apply for a tourist visa on their behalf. They need to apply at their local US Embassy for a tourist visa, They will need to show very strong ties to their home country as the interviewing officer will assume they have intent to remain in the US if a visa is granted. It is up to them to prove that they will be returning to their home country after their visit.

They will need evidence of Employment, Property, Active bank accounts amd any other evidence that they may have to show they need to return.

All you can do is provide them with a letter of invitation, stating that you will be financing their trip and will ensure that they leave the USA on or before their I-94 expires.

That would actually not be sufficient. You generally also need to send an I-134 (affidavit of support) and tax-returns as supporting documents.

A I-134 and tax returns are not required for a tourist visa to the USA. If they applying for a immigrant visa then it would be a I-130 that you would need to file and then once approve it would then be Forms DS-3032, I-846, DS-230 that would need to be sent to the NVC.

But for a tourist visa it is dependant on the applicant to show that they have strong ties to their home country, befor a visa will be issued. Most Embassy's do not even take the letter of invitation into account when making the desision.

[YuAndDan 153]

A I-134 and tax returns are not required for a tourist visa to the USA. If they applying for a immigrant visa then it would be a I-130 that you would need to file and then once approve it would then be Forms DS-3032, I-846, DS-230 that would need to be sent to the NVC.

But for a tourist visa it is dependant on the applicant to show that they have strong ties to their home country, befor a visa will be issued. Most Embassy's do not even take the letter of invitation into account when making the desision.

If you read the origional post they are talking about In-Laws VISITING, NOT Immigrating. US Citizen CANNOT file an I-130 for IN-LAWS.

In many case the consulate wants to know where and how the visitor is going to be supported while visiting, this is what the I-134 is used for, it shows that they plan on staying with family while visiting, and that family will be providing support while here.

[TayRivers 4]

A I-134 and tax returns are not required for a tourist visa to the USA. If they applying for a immigrant visa then it would be a I-130 that you would need to file and then once approve it would then be Forms DS-3032, I-846, DS-230 that would need to be sent to the NVC.

But for a tourist visa it is dependant on the applicant to show that they have strong ties to their home country, befor a visa will be issued. Most Embassy's do not even take the letter of invitation into account when making the desision.

If you read the origional post they are talking about In-Laws VISITING, NOT Immigrating. US Citizen CANNOT file an I-130 for IN-LAWS.

In many case the consulate wants to know where and how the visitor is going to be supported while visiting, this is what the I-134 is used for, it shows that they plan on staying with family while visiting, and that family will be providing support while here.

Sorry I have to disagree. A I-134 is not required for a tourist visa to the USA. I know that In-Laws can not be sponsored for a Immigrant visa, I was giving an example of when a Affidavit of Support is required.

[Susita 175]

If you read the origional post they are talking about In-Laws VISITING, NOT Immigrating. US Citizen CANNOT file an I-130 for IN-LAWS.

Yeah, I love my in-laws but honestly don't want them to live with me. Thanks.

[payxibka 10,045]

A I-134 and tax returns are not required for a tourist visa to the USA. If they applying for a immigrant visa then it would be a I-130 that you would need to file and then once approve it would then be Forms DS-3032, I-846, DS-230 that would need to be sent to the NVC.

But for a tourist visa it is dependant on the applicant to show that they have strong ties to their home country, befor a visa will be issued. Most Embassy's do not even take the letter of invitation into account when making the desision.

If you read the origional post they are talking about In-Laws VISITING, NOT Immigrating. US Citizen CANNOT file an I-130 for IN-LAWS.

In many case the consulate wants to know where and how the visitor is going to be supported while visiting, this is what the I-134 is used for, it shows that they plan on staying with family while visiting, and that family will be providing support while here.

Sorry I have to disagree. A I-134 is not required for a tourist visa to the USA. I know that In-Laws can not be sponsored for a Immigrant visa, I was giving an example of when a Affidavit of Support is required.

Since you were all talking about the I-134 then maybe a better example would have been an I-134 for a "J" visa rather than going to the immigrant side of things

[TayRivers 4]

A I-134 and tax returns are not required for a tourist visa to the USA. If they applying for a immigrant visa then it would be a I-130 that you would need to file and then once approve it would then be Forms DS-3032, I-846, DS-230 that would need to be sent to the NVC.

But for a tourist visa it is dependant on the applicant to show that they have strong ties to their home country, befor a visa will be issued. Most Embassy's do not even take the letter of invitation into account when making the desision.

If you read the origional post they are talking about In-Laws VISITING, NOT Immigrating. US Citizen CANNOT file an I-130 for IN-LAWS.

In many case the consulate wants to know where and how the visitor is going to be supported while visiting, this is what the I-134 is used for, it shows that they plan on staying with family while visiting, and that family will be providing support while here.

Sorry I have to disagree. A I-134 is not required for a tourist visa to the USA. I know that In-Laws can not be sponsored for a Immigrant visa, I was giving an example of when a Affidavit of Support is required.

Since you were all talking about the I-134 then maybe a better example would have been an I-134 for a "J" visa rather than going to the immigrant side of things

Yes that would have been a better example to have used... Thanks for that. But it does not change the fact that a I-134 is not a requirement for getting a tourist visa.

[Saddle Bronc 124]

A I-134 and tax returns are not required for a tourist visa to the USA. If they applying for a immigrant visa then it would be a I-130 that you would need to file and then once approve it would then be Forms DS-3032, I-846, DS-230 that would need to be sent to the NVC.

But for a tourist visa it is dependant on the applicant to show that they have strong ties to their home country, befor a visa will be issued. Most Embassy's do not even take the letter of invitation into account when making the desision.

If you read the origional post they are talking about In-Laws VISITING, NOT Immigrating. US Citizen CANNOT file an I-130 for IN-LAWS.

In many case the consulate wants to know where and how the visitor is going to be supported while visiting, this is what the I-134 is used for, it shows that they plan on staying with family while visiting, and that family will be providing support while here.

Sorry I have to disagree. A I-134 is not required for a tourist visa to the USA. I know that In-Laws can not be sponsored for a Immigrant visa, I was giving an example of when a Affidavit of Support is required.

Except that you used the wrong Support-affidavit for your example. For an immigrant-application, that is I-864 not I-134.

[YuAndDan 153]

Yes that would have been a better example to have used... Thanks for that. But it does not change the fact that a I-134 is not a requirement for getting a tourist visa.

I am NOT saying that it is a requirement, however it is recommended especially when dealing with a consulates in countries where a visitors visa is required, like Peru.

While not absolutely mandatory, this form is highly recommended for sponsoring visitors visa.

http://www.***removed***/visas/visitor/i134.html

[TayRivers 4]

A I-134 and tax returns are not required for a tourist visa to the USA. If they applying for a immigrant visa then it would be a I-130 that you would need to file and then once approve it would then be Forms DS-3032, I-846, DS-230 that would need to be sent to the NVC.

But for a tourist visa it is dependant on the applicant to show that they have strong ties to their home country, befor a visa will be issued. Most Embassy's do not even take the letter of invitation into account when making the desision.

If you read the origional post they are talking about In-Laws VISITING, NOT Immigrating. US Citizen CANNOT file an I-130 for IN-LAWS.

In many case the consulate wants to know where and how the visitor is going to be supported while visiting, this is what the I-134 is used for, it shows that they plan on staying with family while visiting, and that family will be providing support while here.

Sorry I have to disagree. A I-134 is not required for a tourist visa to the USA. I know that In-Laws can not be sponsored for a Immigrant visa, I was giving an example of when a Affidavit of Support is required.

Except that you used the wrong Support-affidavit for your example. For an immigrant-application, that is I-864 not I-134.

Oh for god sake I did not mention I-134 in my example. If you re-read I said for a immigrant visa you need I-864.

If anyone want to submit a I-134 along with their application to a embassy for a TOURIST visa then PLEASE feel free to do so..

No where on USCIS website or DOS webiste does it mention the need for I-134 for a B1/B2 visa.

[payxibka 10,045]

Oh for god sake I did not mention I-134 in my example. If you re-read I said for a immigrant visa you need I-864.

If anyone want to submit a I-134 along with their application to a embassy for a TOURIST visa then PLEASE feel free to do so..

No where on USCIS website or DOS webiste does it mention the need for I-134 for a B1/B2 visa.

The DOS does however makes the following reference which could "infer" an I-134 might be needed in certain situations.

Additional Documentation

It is important that you refer to the Embassy Consular Section web site to determine visa processing timeframes and instructions, learn about interview scheduling, and find out if there are any additional documentation items required. Learn more by contacting the Embassy Consular Section.

Applicants must demonstrate that they are properly classifiable as visitors under U.S. law by:

Evidence which shows the purpose of the trip, intent to depart the United States, and arrangements made to cover the costs of the trip may be provided. It is impossible to specify the exact form the documentation should take since applicants' circumstances vary greatly.

Those applicants who do not have sufficient funds to support themselves while in the U.S. must present convincing evidence that an interested person will provide support.

Depending on individual circumstances, applicants may provide other documentation substantiating the trip's purpose and specifying the nature of binding obligations, such as family ties or employment, which would compel their return abroad.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1262.html

Edited June 11, 2009 by payxibka