Visiting US while I129F is in process

[C and J 1]

I am preparing for my visit to the US on Sept 1st and want to arrange for my boss to provide a proof of employment letter to prove ties to home. I have searched the forum and can only find posts and examples linked to the affidavit of support. Would the letter from my boss be similar to this (I presume without the salary information) or is there a specific example of a "ties to home" employment letter that I just haven't managed to find yet?

[YuAndDan 153]

Letter from foreign company indicates that they expect a return to foreign country and no immigration intent at this time, but is no guarantee that the officer at POE wont turn them back.

FAQ: http://www.visajourney.com/faq/k1k2visa-application.html#4.6

[C and J 1]

Thanks for the link Yu and Dan I know what information I can take with me to prove ties and I am fully aware that they may still refuse me entry.

Unfortunately the link doesn't give examples of what the letter should contain (which is what I am specifically searching for). I am presuming the following:-

* Company headed paper

* Full information of the person filling in the form

--- does this have to be their private contact details?

--- are these their company contact details? direst company extention number etc

--- does it have to include both company and private contact information?

* Current position held within the company

* Start date of employment and the fact that it is ongoing

Does this sound good?

Edited July 30, 2007 by C and J

[YuAndDan 153]

Thanks for the link Yu and Dan I know what information I can take with me to prove ties and I am fully aware that they may still refuse me entry.

Unfortunately the link doesn't give examples of what the letter should contain (which is what I am specifically searching for). I am presuming the following:-

* Company headed paper

* Full information of the person filling in the form

--- does this have to be their private contact details?

--- are these their company contact details? direst company extention number etc

--- does it have to include both company and private contact information?

* Current position held within the company

* Start date of employment and the fact that it is ongoing

Does this sound good?

Yep sounds excellent! Most visiting from UK have no problems.

Good luck to you!

[endless 0]

Personally they asked me a business card, I didn't even show it to them I just said I had it. But I think that any letter stating that Mrs X is working as.... since and is just going on paid vacation and is expected to be back in her office a certain day should be enough. Still it is no guarantee! But don't panic, it worked for me!

[misa 2]

I visited every 3 weeks when my petitions were pending.

Here's the employment letter I always brought, on company letterhead and my boss's business card with cell number stapled to it.

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To whom it may concern,

This letter is to confirm that <Name> is currently employed at <Company> as a <Title>.

<Name> will be visiting the U.S. from <Start Date> to <End Date> and will be returning to work on <Work Date>

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me further.

Sincerely,

<Boss's Name>

<Boss's Title>

<Contact phone numbers>

Here's some other things that you may want to bring: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=58108

[G&A 1]

I visited every 3 weeks when my petitions were pending.

Here's the employment letter I always brought, on company letterhead and my boss's business card with cell number stapled to it.

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To whom it may concern,

This letter is to confirm that <Name> is currently employed at <Company> as a <Title>.

<Name> will be visiting the U.S. from <Start Date> to <End Date> and will be returning to work on <Work Date>

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me further.

Sincerely,

<Boss's Name>

<Boss's Title>

<Contact phone numbers>

Here's some other things that you may want to bring: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=58108

I had a similar letter as misa's except that mine also stated that I have passed the probational period with the company. The officer did not ask me for it though.

[C and J 1]

Thank you very much for those responses They are very helpful And I didn't even think of attaching my bosses business card to the letter, that's a great idea