Invitation Letters for Family and Friends
If you wish to invite your family and friends while you are studying or teaching at the University of North Georgia, they may need a B-1/B-2 visitor visa to travel to the U.S. Find additional information on the .
The University of North Georgia does not issue letters of invitations for family and friends. Instead, the individual (student or scholar) who is inviting the visa applicant to the U.S. should write the invitation letter.
The most common reason a B-1/B-2 tourist visa is denied is because the applicant is believed to have “immigrant intent".
To demonstrate “non-immigrant intent” the applicant should prepare evidence showing strong ties to their home country, which can include documents that show:
- They have a job to return to
- They own property in their home country
- An itinerary for their visit
- Funds to support costs associated with their trip (While you may be funding the actual visit, it is important to document that the visitor also has funds to support their visit.)
- Any other documentation showing they have good reason to return to their country
- Evidence that the individual will have health insurance that will cover any unforeseen medical expenses during the stay in the U.S.
The student or scholar should provide the applicant with:
- An invitation letter from you as the host, with an itinerary and estimated budget for the trip
- Copies of your I-94, I-20 or DS-2019 immigration form and passport
- If you are a 91ÁÔÆæ student: Enrollment certificate from your Banner account (instructions on how to request it can be found on the Registrar’s website) OR
- If a visiting scholar: letter of invitation/employment
- Printed information about the event from the official website or other source of detailed information about the event If family or friends are coming for graduation or another institutional event
The most common reason a B-1/B-2 tourist visa is denied is because the applicant is believed to have “immigrant intent".
Important note: 91ÁÔÆæ is providing the above information as a recommendation and this information is not a guarantee that a visa will be issued. The US Embassy or Consulate will determine if the visa is issued.