Visitors Visa Information

[Tine & Ella]

I hope this information will help some of you trying to get The B-2 Visa for the in-laws.

 

Tine & Ella

1.Invitation letter

Tine & Ella XXXX

XXXXXXX(here is your address)

Dec.30th 2004

 

 

Ref: To XXX(here is your mom¡¯s Chinese name)

 

Dear Mom: (here is your mom¡¯s name, type ¡°PinYing¡±)

 

This letter is invite you to come USA to see us ,and live with us for 6 months in Indianapolis Indiana, USA. We will pay all the fees for your living and traveling in USA, and the plane ticket for coming USA and returning to China. During your stay in USA, We will visit several famous cities in the world:

 

May 21st-22nd & May 29th

Indianapolis: Indianapolis 500 Car Race ,It is the most famous car race in the world.

 

July 9th- 18th :

New York: Walk in Walt Street and to visit the Statue of Liberty; China Town, Atlantic City and Nigara Falls.

Washington DC: Our nations capitol, The White House our Presidents home, and many other sites.

 

Aug 14th~30th :

Florida: Disney World, Miami 1 week and one week on the beach in Ft. Myers Florida.

 

 

You will know that how the persons in USA are living and how we are Living in USA.

We believe that you will feel pleasure during your traveling in USA.

 

Your Daughter:XXX

 

Your Son-in-law:XXX

 

Dec30th, 2004

 

 

2.Check List

 

List (Ŀ¼)

 

PART I - INVITEE (µÚÒ»²¿·Ö) (±»ÑûÇëÈË)

 

 

1. Passport (»¤ÕÕ, Ô­¼þ)

2. DS 156 Form (DS156±í, Ô­¼þ, ÖÐÓ¢Îĸ÷Ò»·Ý)

3. DS 157 Form (DS157±í, Ô­¼þ, ÖÐÓ¢Îĸ÷Ò»·Ý)

4. Receipt of Visa Application Fee (ÖÐÐÅÒøÐеÄÇ©Ö¤·ÑÊÕ¾Ý, Ô­¼þ)

5. Resident Booklet (»¤¿Ú±¾)

6. National Identification Cards (Éí·ÝÖ¤)

7. Evidences of Properties¡¯ ownership (·¿²úÖ¤Ã÷)

8. Evidences of Bank Saving (ÒøÐдæ¿îÖ¤Ã÷)

9. Retiree¡¯s card and Certificate of pension (ÍËÐÝÖ¤ºÍÍËÐݽðÖ¤Ã÷)

10. Verification of Son¡¯s Employment

(¶ù×ӵŤ×÷Ö¤Ã÷)

11. Copies of National ID of Son (¶ù×ÓÉí·ÝÖ¤¸´Ó¡¼þ)

12. Family Photos (¼ÒÍ¥ÕÕƬ)

13. Letter of Dad¡¯s Employment(°Ö°Ö¹«Ë¾µÄ¾­¼ÃºÍ¹ÍÓÃÖ¤Ã÷ÐÅ)

 

 

 

 

PART II ( µÚ¶þ²¿·Ö ) - INVITER ( ÑûÇëÈË )

 

1. Invitation Letter (English & Chinese) (ÑûÇ뺯ÖÐÓ¢Îĸ÷Ò»·Ý)

2. Affidavit of Support I-134 Form (¾­¼Ãµ£±£Ö¤Ã÷ I-134±í)

3. Ella¡¯s I-94 copy (Å®¶ùµÄÈë¾³¿¨)

4. Copy of Income Tax Return 2003 (2003Äê¸öÈËÊÕÈëÄÉË°±í¸´Ó¡¼þ)

5. Copies of Ella & Tine¡¯s passport (Å®¶ùºÍÅ®ÐöµÄ»¤ÕÕ¸´Ó¡¼þ)

6. Copy of Ella¡¯s Visa (Å®¶ùµ½ÃÀ¹úµÄÇ©Ö¤¸´Ó¡¼þ)

7. Copies of Daughter & Granddaughter¡¯s Green Card, SSN (Å®¶ùºÍÍâËïÅ®µÄÂÌ¿¨¡¢Éç°²ºÅ¸´Ó¡¼þ)

8. Copy of Driver License: Son-In-Law and Daughter (Å®ÐöºÍÅ®¶ùµÄ¼ÝÕÕ¸´Ó¡¼þ)

9. Copy of Marriage License (½á»éÖ¤¸´Ó¡¼þ)

10.Letter of Tine¡¯s Employment (Tine¹«Ë¾µÄ¾­¼ÃºÍ¹ÍÓÃÖ¤Ã÷ÐÅ)

11.Photos (¼ÒÍ¥ÕÕƬ)

12.Notarial Certificate of relationship (ֱϵÇ×Êô¹Øϵ¹«Ö¤Êé)

13.Letter for VO. (Ó¢ÎÄÐź¯Ò»·Ý¸øÇ©Ö¤¹Ù)

 

3.Letter to Customs Officer

 

Ella & Tine (here is full name)

XXXXXX(here is address in USA)

Cell Phone While in Chicago- xxxxxxx

 

 

 

 

 

Feburary 16, 2005

 

 

Dear Customs Officer,

 

My mother has come visit us in Indianapolis, IN. She would like to stay with us for

6 months, ( longer if possible).

 

The 6-month period is necessary for us to have a happy family reunion.

First of all, my mother and I have not seen each other for 2 years.

I miss her very much and so does she. The 6-month visiting would be a good

time for us to enjoy family life together again. Second, it is a very

demanding trip for my mother to travel from China to the United States.

The flight itself lasts for more than 16 hours and it is impossible for her

eat and sleep well on the plane. She is in her late fifties and not willing

to make the trip again in the near future. Third, since this is also a great

opportunity for my mother to visit this country. Especially there are a lot of

American holidays coming in the next half year, such as Independence Day,

Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. I plan to celebrate

these holidays with her and show her around as much as I can. Six months will

be fine, but longer if possible, we change her flight arrangements if she may have a longer stay, currently we have round trip tickets for her for six month stay.

 

We very appreciate your consideration. Have a great Day!

 

 

Sincerely,

 

Ella ( Daughter)

 

 

Tine ( Son-in- Law)

 

 

4.Cover Letter

Tine XXX. & Ella. XXXX

XXXXXX(here is your address)

 

 

December 31, 2004

 

 

 

To: American Counsulate General

Mei Long Zheng Plaza 8th Floor

Shanghai, China 200001

 

 

 

Subject : Issuance of visitors visa for my mother-in law.

 

 

Dear Visa Officer,

 

 

We would like to invite our mother, XXXX(here is mother¡¯s name) to visit our home in XXXXX(here is address of your home) for 4-6 months, so she may visit her daughter and grandchildren. While here we would like to take her to visit New York city, Washington DC, Orlando, FL. Her husband can not join her due to his work schedule and she also has a son and daughter-in-law in Shanghai.

 

During her stay here we will bear all financial responsibilites during her stay including her round trip air fare from Shanghai to Indianapolis and back, medical insurance while here, and all travel expense.

 

 

 

Tine XXXX & Ella XXXX

(sign your names here)

[giddyup888]

thanks for the posting. this helps a lot, and now i understand what i need to do.

[skibum]

It should be noted that Ella has brother in Shanghai. I think that is the most important element in getting the visa.

[Dynasty]

I have a few questions on this if y'all don't mind.

 

Why is a I-134 needed? I can't find anywhere stating this requirement, other than word of mouth.

 

When is a I-134 needed?

 

Why must we state in the invitation letters that we will pay for all expences? (Her parents may take offence, i.e. implying they can't pay for anything themselves).

 

Since my wife is still in AOS limbo, does not having the green card have any bearing? (She does have EAD, AP, SSN and a DL).

 

FYI, Applying thru Shanghai Embassy.

 

thanks

[Trigg]

The I-134 is not a requirement. However, if you are going to tell them that you can and will accept financial resonsibility--what a better way to prove it than the same way they have you prove financial responsibility for your SO!!!!!!!!

[awch]

Thanks for the info.

[Randy W]

I have a few questions on this if y'all don't mind.

 

Why is a I-134 needed? I can't find anywhere stating this requirement, other than word of mouth.

 

When is a I-134 needed?

 

Why must we state in the invitation letters that we will pay for all expences? (Her parents may take offence, i.e. implying they can't pay for anything themselves).

 

Since my wife is still in AOS limbo, does not having the green card have any bearing? (She does have EAD, AP, SSN and a DL).

 

FYI, Applying thru Shanghai Embassy.

 

thanks

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You must state to the satisfaction of the Visa Officer that the expenses will be covered. Tine's letter is merely an example - it is not even required. They look at expenses, and whether the invitee's have sufficient ties to the homeland to ensure their return. Have them bring everything in Tine's checklist above.

 

I believe that the green card is necessary before she can invite her relatives to come to visit. I'm sure someone will correct if that isn't right.

 

The better prepared they are when they interview, the more likely it is to be approved.

[Tine & Ella]

Randy,

 

I don't think green card it is necessary but may help.

 

 

Tine