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If your spouse or dependent children under the age of 21 would like to visit the U.S. for a longer period of time, they may need to apply for an F-2 or J-2 dependent visa.  \nThe letter template found on the following page is to assist students in drafting their own support letters to accompany visiting family member’s visa applications. The letter should NOT be on Office of Global Services (OGS) letterhead, as the letter is coming from you directly as the F- 1/J-1 student who is inviting their family member to join for a brief trip. You are not required to use this letter template to create your invitation letter, but it is recommended.  \nPlease note that OGS is not able to review your letter or advise family members on obtaining B1/B2 visas or Visa Waivers.  \nOn the following page, you will find the sample invitation letter template. Please copy and paste the template into your own document and edit the information as it applies to you and your family member’s situation.  \nIn addition to the invitation letter, we also recommend you obtain an Enrollment Confirmation from the Registrar’s Office to provide to your family member, proving your student status.  \nSAMPLE INVITATION LETTER TEMPLATE  \n[Your name][Local U. S. address][Phone number]  \n[Date]  \nU.S. [Consulate or Embassy]  \n[City, Country of location of U.S. Consulate or Embassy]  \nTo Whom It May Concern,  \nI am currently a [graduate/undergraduate] [student/scholar] at Northeastern University, in [F-1/J- 1] status. I started my [study/work] at Northeastern on [start date on I-20/DS-2019], and my expected completion date is [last date on I-20/DS-2019] . [If you are on Post-OPT or Academic Training, you should include this here.]  \nI am writing in support of my [relationship to you]’s application for a visitor visa to [state purpose of the trip] for the period from [date] to [date] .  \nVisitor(s) information:  \nName:  \nRelationship to student:  \nDate ofbirth:  \nCountry of citizenship:  \nPassport number:  \nThank you for your consideration.  \nSincerely,  \n[Your name]  \n[Your signature]  \nenclosures","cbCaimculiVytFea","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimculiVytFea","pdf",118875,"English","# Instructions\n## When family members need a visitor or dependent visa\n## Letter source and limitations of OGS\n## Additional documents to include\n# Sample Invitation Letter Template\n## Student and consulate address block\n## Letter body and trip details\n## Visitor(s) information\n## Closing and enclosures","[{\"question\":\"Who needs to apply for a B1/B2 visitor visa and when?\",\"answer\":\"Family members of F-1/J-1 students planning to visit for less than 6 months may need a tourist visa (B1/B2).\"},{\"question\":\"When would a spouse or dependent child apply for an F-2 or J-2 visa?\",\"answer\":\"If the spouse or dependent children under 21 want to visit for a longer period, they may need to apply for an F-2 or J-2 dependent visa.\"},{\"question\":\"Should the invitation letter be on OGS letterhead?\",\"answer\":\"No. The letter should not be on Office of Global Services (OGS) letterhead, since it comes directly from the F-1/J-1 student inviting their family member.\"}]","Sample Invitation Letter Template for Family Visitor Visa Applications | PDF",1790239238]