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Covers dependent visa considerations for spouses and children, how to obtain an invitation letter (separate letters per person), and what supporting evidence is expected: DS-160 completion, status/enrollment documents, proof of funding, and strong ties and intent to return home. Includes a sample letter structure and key placeholders.","Inviting Family Members to the U.S.\nFamily members (other than your spouse or children) wishing to visit the U.S. must enter either on WB/WT status under the \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visa-waiver-program.html\" \u0014Visa Waiver Program (VWP)\u0015 or with a visitor visa (B-2). Spouses and children can enter the U.S. as visitors for a short stay. However, for a longer stay, they should enter on dependent visas. If you are inviting your spouse or children under the age of 21 to the U.S. on a dependent visa (F-2, J-2), please contact ISSS.\nIf you need an invitation letter, a sample letter is included below. International Student & Scholar Services does not write these letters, as they are not required by the Department of State.\nCitizens of certain countries are eligible to enter the U.S. under the VWP. If your family members are eligible to enter under the VWP, then they do not need to apply for a visitor visa (B-2) at a U.S. embassy.\nIf your family members are not eligible to enter under the VWP, then they must apply for a visitor (B-2) visa at the U.S. embassy in their home countries. The \u0013 HYPERLINK \"http://www.travel.state.gov/\" \\t \"_blank\" \u0014U.S. State Department/Bureau of Consular Affairs\u0015 has additional information about applying for a visitor visa. In addition, many individual consulates will have more specific information on their websites about inviting family members to the U.S.\nIf your guest is not fluent in English, you may translate the information or recommend that they contact the nearest U.S. consulate to request a translated version before applying for the visa. They should read the information before submitting their application for the visa.\nEnsure that your family members have the following evidence:\nReview the B-2 \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html\" \u0014application process\u0015 and requirements\nComplete \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html\" \u0014Form DS-160\u0015\nInvitation letter: sample letter below. You should write each person a separate letter.\nEvidence of your immigration or enrollment status: Provide your family members with a copy of your visa status documents (I-20s or DS-2019s) and other documents verifying your status in the U.S. You may also consider getting a Confirmation of Enrollment letter or transcript from SAS.\nEvidence of Funding: If you will provide support for their trip, you should supply evidence of your funding such as a bank statement or employment letter.\nIf your family members intend to cover their own expenses, they should provide a bank statement, employment verification, or other evidence of their own funding.\nEvidence of intent to return home: Your family members must prove that they will return home after visiting the U.S. Documents showing employment, property ownership, enrollment in school (in home country), and records of other trips abroad are considered good evidence of intent to return home.\nFamily ties: birth certificate to prove familial relationship with you\nCommencement Ceremony: If your family is traveling to attend the \u0013 HYPERLINK \"http://www1.wne.edu/commencement/index.cfm\" \u0014Commencement Ceremony\u0015, provide details of the ceremony.\nOther documents: Visit the \u0013 HYPERLINK \"http://www.usembassy.gov/\" \\t \"_blank\" \u0014U.S. Department of State\u0015 for links to U.S. consulates around the world.\nEven if all the above documents are provided, there is no guarantee the visa will be approved. The success of their request rests in their ability to prove they do not intend to stay in the U.S.\n(Date)\n(Address of foreign consulate where person will apply for the visa – check \u0013 HYPERLINK \"http://www.usembassy.gov\" \u0014www.usembassy.gov\u0015)\nTo Whom It May Concern:\nMy name is (Name) and I am currently a student at Western New England University majoring in (Major). 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