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Invitation Letter for US Visa – How to Write + Free Sample

  • July 5, 2019
  • Mani Karthik

This article was last updated and fact checked on June 26, 2022 by Mani Karthik.

In this article, we’ll show you how to write an invitation letter for a US visa. There are free templates as well that you can download.

Whether you’re a parent who wants to visit your child in the US or a globetrotter who wishes to experience what the country has to offer, a letter of invitation can go a long way in improving your chances of securing a tourist visa to the USA.

An invitation letter for US visa is written by a US citizen/legal resident to confirm that they wish to admit an international visitor into their house; that they have strong ties with the concerned person and that they are willing to provide accommodation and financial assistance to the visitor for their trip.

In this article...

  • Requirements for Invitation Letter for US Visa
  • How to Write an Invitation Letter for US Visa
  • Sample Invitation Letter for US Visa
  • Documents to Add with Invitation Letter for US Visa

Requirements for Invitation Letter for US Visa

The following are the key requirements for a letter of invitation to the US.

Make sure the following points are covered for the letter to be considered valid and be effective as a supporting document in the B2 visa application process.

  • The person sending the letter must be a lawful citizen or permanent resident of the US.
  • The visa applicant must be a relative, friend or boyfriend/girlfriend of the person sending the invite.
  • The host must possess a registered flat or house.
  • The host must have sufficient room for the visa applicant.

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How to Write an Invitation Letter for US Visa

Analysis of data released by the US Department of State reveals that visitor visa denials have seen a significant increase (39% for immigrants and 5% for non-immigrants) from 2017 to 2018, according to a study conducted by National Foundation of American Policy.

This is why it is even more important now to have a well-written invitation letter to tilt the odds in your favor when applying for the B2 visa.

The writing process is fairly easy, but there is some important information that your letter of invitation needs to include.

Details to include in the invitation letter for US visa.

  • The full name of the host, their date of birth and their address and telephone number in the US.
  • The host’s occupation and status in the US. A photcopy of a document that proves the host’s status should be attached to the letter of invitation.
  • The full name of the guest, their date of birth and their address and telephone number
  • The relationship between the host and the guest
  • The purpose of the visit
  • Information on the visitor’s duration of stay (with specific dates)
  • Details related to accomodation and expenses for the visit
  • The host’s signature

Ideally, the invitation letter should have an informal and personal tone to show the close relationship between the host and their guest.

Sample Invitation Letter for US Visa

Here is a sample invitation letter for US visa. You can copy-paste and change the details in the visa application process.

[Date]
[Host’s name]
[Their full address]

USA

Contact Numbers:

(Work): [(xxx) xxx-xxxx]

(Home): [(xxx) xxx-xxxx]

Email: [email address]

To:

[Visitor’s name]
[Their Address]

Dear [Visitor’s name],

I invite you to give us a visit in the US and spend your vacations here. We’ll visit popular tourist attractions, such as [names of places to visit]. This will also be a great opportunity for you to experience USA’s lifestyle and culture.

I’ll be covering all of your expenses for the trip, including housing, round-trip airfare food, medical insurance and other personal expenses.

I’m enclosing herewith the necessary documents for obtaining the required tourist visa from the US Consulate [Name of US Consulate, e.g. New Delhi Consulate]

Sincerely,

[Host‘s name][Their signature]

While it is not an obligation, the host should send some documents along with the letter to improve visa approval chances for their guest. This includes a copy of the host’s passport/ID, proof of means of subsistence, proof of flat/house ownership, flight itinerary, and the USCIS form I-134.

Documents to Add with Invitation Letter for US Visa

Since the Letter of Invitation is not required, the host need not provide any further paperwork.

Nevertheless, the candidate should include the following papers with the Letter of Invitation:

  • A scanned copy of the host’s ID
  • Proof of sustenance (if the host will financially support the guest)
  • Ownership or rental contract proof
  • Airline ticket as evidence of flight itinerary for US visa application.
  • Affidavit of Support — USCIS Form I-134, accessible online. Only submit if the host intends to financially support the visitor.

Once you have your letter and documents ready, proceed to the visit visa application process.


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Having lived in 3+ countries, worked for companies small and big in the USA, Middle East & India, I have a lot of experience to share about international travel, immigration and living as an NRI in the US.

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