United States Visitor Visa Sponsorship Attorney

If you are sponsoring your relative to visit the United States on a visitor visa, it is important that you complete the necessary paperwork to ensure the successful processing of the visitor visa. If you are hoping to be sponsored by a family member, it is vital that you oversee their preparation of the necessary documents to ensure your visa is successfully processed in a timely manner. Below you will find a list of useful sponsor documents needed when applying for a visitor visa.

If you need additional information regarding visitor visas and sponsorship documents, contact the immigration lawyers of Ariano & Reppucci today. Our professional and affordable immigration lawyers offer free immigration consultations in Phoenix and Casa Grande, Arizona. This allows potential immigration clients across the state of Arizona the opportunity to discuss their immigration matter with an affordable and convenient immigration attorney.

Documents Needed for Visitor Visa Sponsorship

Affidavit of Support Form: This form must be completed by the visitor visa sponsor and is a declaration to their ability to financially support their relative while they are in the United States. If there are several applicants, one form must be completed for each visitor visa applicant. For directions on how to complete this form, please click here.

Employment Letter: This is a statement from your employer that verifies your current employment. For authenticity, it should be written on business stationary. In addition, it must contain information about the nature and date range of your employment, the salary you are paid and whether your position is permanent or temporary. If you would like a sample employment letter, please click here. Note that you should accompany this letter with 3 or 4 recent paystubs that coincide with the above employment information.

Bank Letter: This is a letter from your bank that verifies your bank account details. As with your employment letter, the bank letter should be written on business stationary to add to its authenticity. In addition, it should contain information regarding the date your bank account(s) were opened, the total year end deposits, the present balance, and the yearly average balance. It is important to understand that these letters can be difficult to obtain, as many banks are very busy. Be sure that you allow sufficient time and that you are persistent in following up with bank personnel. Click here for a sample bank verification letter. The bank letter should be supported with bank statements for the preceding 6 months.

Letter to the Consulate: This is a letter from the sponsoring parting that states that will support the visitor while they reside in the United States. Note that this letter should be addressed specifically to the consulate that your visitor will be visiting. For an example letter to the consulate, please click here.

Letter of Invitation: This is a formal invitation written to your visitor, personally inviting them to the United States. While the format of this letter is less important than those described above, it must still address a variety of topics. These include how you will accommodate them in your house and what your intentions are during their visit.

Income Tax Documents: You must also include your income tax documents for the preceding 3 years. This includes both your income tax returns and your W-2s. If you do not have these documents, they can be requested from the IRS. If you did not file your taxes, you must provide a written document explaining the reasons that you didn’t file.

Identification and Legal Status Documents: You must also provide documentation as you’re your identity and legal status. The exact documents submitted vary based on your personal immigration status, but can include copies of the follow: passport, birth certificate, visa approval notice, EAD card, or proof of green card.

For more information, contact the immigration lawyers at Ariano & Reppucci today. Our affordable and qualified immigration lawyers in Phoenix and Casa Grande can help you successfully sponsor a family member for a visitor visa. Our immigration attorneys will compile your paperwork and ensure it is submitted in a timely manner.

Call us today and speak directly with an immigration visitor visa lawyer in Phoenix or Casa Grande, Arizona. To schedule a free immigration consultation in Phoenix or Casa Grande, contact Ariano & Reppucci Immigration Law Firm today.