Can I sponsor my grandmother for a visitor's visa?

Visitors visas are given in the discretion of the American consular officer. Chief factors that are looked upon are whether the officer believes that the visa applicant will leave at the end of the proposed time of stay and whether the applicant will have sufficient financial resources during the time of visit. She should wait an appreciable period of time – at least a few months – before attempting to apply again. You can assist by giving a letter of support stating what she will be doing during the time of her visit, guaranteeing that she will leave on time, and guaranteeing her financial support. You can show documentation such as an I-134 affidavit of support with job letter, proof of recent earnings, banking statement, and your last year's taxes. Hopefully with your assistance, your grandmother will be able to obtain the visa. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.