India USA
Travel

Recommended Travel Plans

1. Atlas America
2. Safe Travels
3. Patriot America
  • Visit USA
  • US Travel Tips
  • Visiting Parents
  • Students in USA
  • B1 B2 Visit Visa
  • H1B Visa
  • Life in USA
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy policy
  • Legal Disclaimer
  • Interview Questions
  • Travel Checklist
  • Visa Application
  • Travel Insurance
  • Insurance for Parents

Categories

  • B1 B2 Visit Visa
  • FAQ
  • H1B Visa
  • Life in USA
  • Spouse Visa
  • Students in USA
  • Travel Insurance
  • Travel News
  • US Immigration
  • US Immigration News
  • US Travel Tips
  • USA to India Travel
  • Visa
  • Visit USA
  • Visiting Parents
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy policy
  • Legal Disclaimer
India USA travel
  • H1B Visa
  • Student Visa
  • Tourist Visa
  • Green Card
  • US Immigration
  • Travel Insurance
  • Parents Visiting USA
  • B1 B2 Visit Visa

Will You Get USA Visit Visa if Your Brother and Sister are There?

  • June 27, 2018
  • Staff
Total
0
Shares
0
0
0

Safe Travels USA

Safe Travels USA

Best for Visitors
Economical Plan
COVID19 included
Covers Medical
Pre-Existing Conditions
First Health Network

Buy Online

Atlas America

Atlas America

Rated “A – Excellent”
COVID19 included
Covers Medical
Covers Dental
Trip Cancellation
Full Refund on Cancel

Buy Online

Last Updated on June 9, 2022 by Mani Karthik

While it might be very exciting to have a sibling living in the US who can show you all the sights and sounds of the country, the bad news is that having a brother and sister living in America doesn’t make the visa process is easier or guaranteed. No individual living in the US can sponsor a US B1/B2 visa for a relative living in their home country. Each visa applicant is judged individually.

Ultimately, it will be your credentials that will get you through the visa application process, especially your commitment to returning to your home country after a short tourist visit to America. I don’t need to remind you of the furore that exists right now, under the Trump administration, about people trying to illegally migrate to the US.

The US embassy will verify all information provided by you in the visa application form before they make a decision. In case the officials have any questions regarding the information provided, they’ll clarify it with you during the visa interview.

So, the first step is to fill the DS-160 application form and submit it to the embassy or consulate closest to your location. What will help you is a letter of invitation for you to stay with your sibling from your brother or sister in the US, which you can attach, along with their details and address, to your visa application form.

Documents Required

You’ll have to ask your brother or sister living in the US to send you the following documents:

  1. Their employment letter.
  2. Copy of their Visa/Greencard or any other document that proves their living status in the US.
  3. Personal invitation letter addressed to you, stating that you’d been invited by them to visit the US.
  4. Form I 134: Affidavit of support form.
  5. Recent pay stubs from their workplace.
  6. Income tax documents for the number of years they have been living in America (minimum 3 years).
  7. Bank letter or bank statement showing the balance held by them, establishing that they can support you while you are in the US.
  8. Documents proving identification, relationship with you and their legal status in the US.
  9. Letter to the consulate (forwarded to you) stating that your brother and sister living in America will take care of your expenses during your stay.

Recommended Plans

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Atlas America 100% Coverage, Comprehensive plan
⭐⭐⭐ Safe Travels USA 100% Coverage, Comprehensive plan
⭐⭐ Patriot America Plus 100% Coverage, Comprehensive plan

Compare Plans

Questions Commonly Asked During the Interview

  • Where does your brother/sister do in the US?
  • Where do they work?
  • How much do they earn?

Importance of Invitation Letter for US Visitor Visa

The invitation letter is meant for travellers visiting US to meet a family member or friend. The aim of this letter is to make sure where would you stay while you are in America, while also ensuring that you will be financially secure during your visit. The invitation letter is, however, not required for the issuance of a B-2 visa.

Although an invitation letter doesn’t need to follow a specific format or style of writing, it should include crucial information about the person being invited, such as their complete name, date of birth, address, telephone number, and relationship with the person inviting them, purpose of the trip, intended duration of stay in the US, their leaving date, details regarding living expenses and accommodation.

The letter should also include the complete name, date of birth, address and telephone number of the person inviting you to the US, their occupation, copy of a document proving their legal status in America.

Got questions? Please ask in comments.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Previous Article
USA Visa
  • B1 B2 Visit Visa

How Long Does It Take to Get US Visit Visa?

  • June 11, 2018
  • Staff
View Post
Next Article
USA_Immigration
  • B1 B2 Visit Visa

What Medication Can You Bring to USA?

  • August 31, 2018
  • Staff
View Post

1 comment

  1. Raavi says:
    June 10, 2019 at 7:36 pm

    Still No luck for siblings under current atmosphere . If your sibling is a techie, dont even think about it. The answer from officer would be ‘you are not qualified’ which leaves unnecessary remark on their profile. Now we can Only pray for good times to get the visa approved for sibs

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Benefits of Immigration in the USA
  • 21 Cheapest & Affordable Colleges in USA for International Students
  • How do I get a replacement Social Security Card for my child online
  • 20+ Fun Things To Do In California
  • Where to Find a Public Notary Near Me?
  • What Is The Visa For Parents To Visit Their Children In USA
  • How To Apply For Canada Student Visa
  • Can You get US Citizenship after Student Visa
  • Can you work in the US with an F1 Student Visa?
  • How to find colleges in the USA for higher studies
Compare Insurance Plans
  • B1 B2 Visit Visa
  • FAQ
  • H1B Visa
  • Life in USA
  • Spouse Visa
  • Students in USA
  • Travel Insurance
  • Travel News
  • US Immigration
  • US Immigration News
  • US Travel Tips
  • USA to India Travel
  • Visa
  • Visit USA
  • Visiting Parents

Recommended Travel Plans

1. Atlas America
2. Safe Travels
3. Patriot America
India USA Travel
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Legal Disclaimer
  • Privacy policy
Your travel guide to USA.

IndiaUSAtravel.com is an online portal dedicated to topics related to travel and immigration to the USA from India. Information shared on this website is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice.

For any legal help or advice, we recommend hiring a qualified professional immigration attorney.

Disclosure: Content may contain sponsored links to partner programs and affiliates, which may earn us a commission from sales generated, at no additional cost.

© Blogitivity Media FZ LLC,
Ajman Media City UAE.

  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Facebook Page

Recent Posts

  • Benefits of Immigration in the USA
  • 21 Cheapest & Affordable Colleges in USA for International Students
  • How do I get a replacement Social Security Card for my child online
  • 20+ Fun Things To Do In California
  • Where to Find a Public Notary Near Me?
  • What Is The Visa For Parents To Visit Their Children In USA
  • How To Apply For Canada Student Visa
  • Can You get US Citizenship after Student Visa
  • Can you work in the US with an F1 Student Visa?
  • How to find colleges in the USA for higher studies
  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – Complete Guide
  • How to Get US Student Visa from India
  • Can You Become a US Citizen with a Student Visa
  • How To get a US Student Visa
  • B1 B2 Visit Visa
  • FAQ
  • H1B Visa
  • Life in USA
  • Spouse Visa
  • Students in USA
  • Travel Insurance
  • Travel News
  • US Immigration
  • US Immigration News
  • US Travel Tips
  • USA to India Travel
  • Visa
  • Visit USA
  • Visiting Parents

Input your search keywords and press Enter.