QUESTION
What is the procedure to invite someone who is not a US citizen, to the US for a visit?
Asked on Aug 13th, 2012 on Immigration - Texas
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I am a U.S. citizen and I want to invite my step mother here for a visit. Will her case approved? How long does the process takes?
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Bruce A. Coane
There is no law about invitations like this. Check the website of the USA Consulate where she'd be applying for a visa.
Answered on Aug 16th, 2012 at 3:03 PM
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Your mother-in-law needs to apply for a visitor visa from the nearest US consulate. Click the following link to search for a consulate: http://www.usembassy.gov/
Answered on Aug 16th, 2012 at 3:02 PM
Although not completely clear to me, it sounds like you step-mother wishes to come to the U.S. to visit for a short time and then return abroad. Generally, applicants for such a visit need to apply for a visitor visa (a visa in the B1/B2 nonimmigrant visa category). That type of application is handled through the U.S. consulate's office in the foreign national's country, and part of the process includes providing documentary evidence to show a genuine intention to visit temporarily and then return home. Typically that type of documentation includes evidence of one's ties to her country, such as evidence of a temporary leave of absence from work, evidence of continuing to have a home abroad, evidence of financial ties abroad, evidence of other family members remaining abroad, etc.
Answered on Aug 16th, 2012 at 3:02 PM
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There is not enough information to answer your question. What you seem to be referring to is a letter of invitation which is used for some countries but not others. Depending on which country she is coming from, she may or may not need a visa. Timing will also depend on which country she is coming from. There is never any guarantee that a non-citizen will be admitted into the United States. Good luck!
Answered on Aug 16th, 2012 at 3:02 PM