Inviting International Visitors | International Services

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Interested in inviting friends or family from outside the United States to visit or attend your commencement ceremony? Follow the step-by-step guide below to discover what is required and how to complete each step.

Inviting Someone to Visit the United States

A citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States for a temporary stay must secure a , unless the citizenship of the visitor allows the individual entry to the U.S. through the . Visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for tourism (visa category B-2). Under the U.S. federal law, applicants must apply on their own to visit the United States. For additional information on Tourism and Visits to the United States, please visit the .

Visitor for Tourism (B-2) Visa Steps

Interested applicants should consult the instructions of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate for specific steps and how to complete each step.

Complete the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application鈥擯rint the application to bring to your interview.
Upload Your Photo鈥� Your photo must be in the format explained in the
Schedule Your Visa Interview鈥擶ait times vary by location, season, and visa category, so apply early at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where you live.
Fees鈥擯ay the non-refundable visa application fee.
Gather Required Documentation鈥擯repare your passport, nonimmigrant visa application confirmation page, application fee payment receipt, photo, and details about the purpose of your trip, your intent to depart the United States after your trip, and/or your ability to pay all costs of the trip.

Invitation Resources

As a student, you can assist by providing supporting documents for the tourist visa to improve the chances of your relative obtaining a tourist visa. In addition to the documents listed, you should provide copies of your I-20 or DS-2019, Visa Stamp, and I-94 Record.

If you have registered for commencement, you can request a commencement invitation via the International Services Portal. This letter will be issued to you as the student and can be provided to your relatives for visa purposes. Once you apply for graduation, you will receive a link to register for commencement via MarchingOrder.

It is recommended that you provide your family member or friend with a personal invitation letter to听蝉耻辫辫辞谤迟听迟丑别颈谤听visa application.听International Services has provided a sample letter for you to use which can be found by clicking听here.

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When writing the letter, remember to include the听following information:

Name and relationship to you of the visitor(s)
Length of听visit
Reason for visit
Location where your guests will be staying

One of the most common reasons for a visa denial is the inability of the applicant to prove compelling ties to 迟丑别颈谤听home country or that they will return to their home country听immediately after their visit to the US.听听The following documents may help the applicant to demonstrate strong ties to 迟丑别颈谤听home country:

An听employer鈥檚 letter describing the听applicants听position, annual salary, company permission for the trip, and the听expected return date to employment.
Evidence of substantial property and investments in their home country.
Records of previous trips abroad.

Provide your visiting relative with a copy of your enrollment certification or degree verification. 成人影片 University provides several ways to verify your enrollment or degree, including Online Access, In-Person Requests, Requests by Phone, and Requests from Third Party Organizations.听You can locate how to obtain your enrollment verification or degree granted on our website –听Enrollment/Degree Verification