B-1 visa, bank statement issue
Suppose someone is inviting me from the USA and he shows his bank statements to prove that he is the person inviting me for a tourist visa, is there any need for me to produce my own bank statements? Since his would be taking care of everything, I just want to know.
I am from Nigeria.
Best Answer
Yes, you may need to information regarding your financial status. The US State Department guidance clarifies (emphasis mine):
Additional documents may be requested to establish if you are qualified. For example, additional requested documents may include evidence of:
- The purpose of your trip,
- Your intent to depart the United States after your trip, and/or
- Your ability to pay all costs of the trip.
Evidence of your employment and/or your family ties may be sufficient to show the purpose of your trip and your intent to return to your home country. If you cannot cover all the costs for your trip, you may show evidence that another person will cover some or all costs for your trip.
Note: Visa applicants must qualify on the basis of the applicant's residence and ties abroad, rather than assurances from U.S. family and friends. A letter of invitation or Affidavit of Support is not needed to apply for a visitor visa. If you choose to bring a letter of invitation or Affidavit of Support to your interview, please remember it is not one of the factors used in determining whether to issue or deny the visa.
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How much bank balance is required for US B-1 visa?
The amount of bank balance you should have for applying to the US tourist visa depends on the duration. If it is a 15-day trip, you must have $ 5,000-10,000 in your bank.How much bank balance is required for visa?
The bank balance should be equivalent to the trip cost. It needs to be clear that you have held a minimum balance of at least the required amount to cover all your expenses in the visiting country.Can B-1 visa be rejected?
Poor communication leads to miscommunication, and that can lead to a B1 Visa rejection. People who go to an interview with over-confidence are bound to have a B1 visa rejection. The person holding the meeting will be able to tell whether or not you are confident or over-confident.How long is a bank statement valid for US visa?
You will usually be asked to provide bank statements for the previous three months as evidence that you can afford to support yourself financially throughout your stay in the US. If somebody else is funding your stay in the US, then you can provide evidence that they can afford to do so.Bank Statements/Proof of Income For B1/B2 Tourist Visa
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