Is an invitation letter required for a U.S. B-2 visa?

No. A B-2 visitor visa does not require an invitation letter, and it does not decide the outcome. The officer looks at the applicant’s own ties, finances and travel plan at the interview.

Do I need to file Form I-134 for my parents’ visitor visa?

Not as a rule. Form I-134 is not required for a B-2 visa. If you pay for the trip, a recent pay stub or tax return can show it; follow the embassy’s instructions if they ask for more.

Can a green card holder or H-1B holder invite parents?

Yes. Anyone in the U.S. can write an invitation letter. The letter states your status; the visa decision is about the visitor, not the host.

Should the letter be notarized?

There is no rule that a B-2 invitation letter must be notarized. Sign it by hand and give the visitor a copy along with a copy of your status document.

U.S. visitor visa invitation letter

For U.S. citizens, green card holders and visa holders inviting family or friends on a B-2 visitor visa.

Write the B-2 invitation letter

Do you need one? Usually not.

A B-2 visitor visa does not require an invitation letter. The consular officer decides on the visitor’s own situation: their ties at home, their finances and the interview.
A short, factual letter can still help the visitor explain the trip if the officer asks: who they are visiting, for how long, and where they will stay.
Form I-134 (declaration of financial support) is not a B-2 requirement. Bring it only if the embassy asks for it.

What the letter covers

Your name, address, status in the U.S. and job.
Each guest’s name, date of birth, relationship to you and home address. No passport numbers.
Purpose of the visit, arrival and departure dates, where they stay.
Who pays: you, the guest, or shared.
A list of what to bring to the interview.

Write the B-2 invitation letter

What you get

Sample invitation letter packet: document checklist and the letter ready to sign — Sample packet with made-up data. Yours is filled with your own answers.

FAQ

Is an invitation letter required for a U.S. B-2 visa?: No. A B-2 visitor visa does not require an invitation letter, and it does not decide the outcome. The officer looks at the applicant’s own ties, finances and travel plan at the interview.
Do I need to file Form I-134 for my parents’ visitor visa?: Not as a rule. Form I-134 is not required for a B-2 visa. If you pay for the trip, a recent pay stub or tax return can show it; follow the embassy’s instructions if they ask for more.
Can a green card holder or H-1B holder invite parents?: Yes. Anyone in the U.S. can write an invitation letter. The letter states your status; the visa decision is about the visitor, not the host.
Should the letter be notarized?: There is no rule that a B-2 invitation letter must be notarized. Sign it by hand and give the visitor a copy along with a copy of your status document.

Canada super visa invitation letter

Document preparation only, not immigration or legal advice. In Canada only licensed immigration consultants (RCICs) and lawyers may give immigration advice for a fee (IRPA s. 91). Not affiliated with IRCC, the U.S. Department of State or any embassy. A letter of invitation does not guarantee a visa; the visa officer decides.