B-1 visa, bank statement issue
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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.
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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.
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It depends. When I invited my aunt and parents to visit, all they showed was my bank statement. But then my parents are older, and it is generally accepted in Ghana where I am from that many children abroad support their parents financially. Being from Nigeria your chances of getting a US visa are already slim. I would advice you to have every reasonable support document, and a personal bank statement is expected.
– Musonius Rufus
Apr 27 at 13:27
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See Should I submit bank statements when applying for a UK Visa? What do they say about me?. Just because your friend has money does nothing to convince the consulate that you have a stable economic situation at home that you'd wish to return to after your proposed visit.
– Henning Makholm
Apr 27 at 14:26
The consular officers seldom ask to see any bank statements.
– greatone
Apr 27 at 21:27
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Possible duplicate of Does every tourist need a sponsor?; related Should I submit bank statements
– Giorgio
Jul 28 at 20:45
@Giorgio This question about US visas is certainly not a duplicate of a question about UK visas. The question about whether every tourist needs a sponsor is related but, again, not a duplicate. It's not really helpful to edit the automatic close vote message to include several possible duplicates. Please pick the closest single duplicate for your close vote (that's the one that others get to vote on by default) and post a separate comment if you wish to highlight other relevant questions.
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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.
visas usa
edited Apr 27 at 13:43
dda
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asked Apr 27 at 12:35
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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.
visas usa
edited Apr 27 at 13:43
dda
14.4k32850
asked Apr 27 at 12:35
RazzKAzz
61
edited Apr 27 at 13:43
dda
14.4k32850
edited Apr 27 at 13:43
dda
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edited Apr 27 at 13:43
dda
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14.4k32850
asked Apr 27 at 12:35
RazzKAzz
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asked Apr 27 at 12:35
RazzKAzz
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asked Apr 27 at 12:35
RazzKAzz
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It depends. When I invited my aunt and parents to visit, all they showed was my bank statement. But then my parents are older, and it is generally accepted in Ghana where I am from that many children abroad support their parents financially. Being from Nigeria your chances of getting a US visa are already slim. I would advice you to have every reasonable support document, and a personal bank statement is expected.
– Musonius Rufus
Apr 27 at 13:27
2
See Should I submit bank statements when applying for a UK Visa? What do they say about me?. Just because your friend has money does nothing to convince the consulate that you have a stable economic situation at home that you'd wish to return to after your proposed visit.
– Henning Makholm
Apr 27 at 14:26
The consular officers seldom ask to see any bank statements.
– greatone
Apr 27 at 21:27
1
Possible duplicate of Does every tourist need a sponsor?; related Should I submit bank statements
– Giorgio
Jul 28 at 20:45
@Giorgio This question about US visas is certainly not a duplicate of a question about UK visas. The question about whether every tourist needs a sponsor is related but, again, not a duplicate. It's not really helpful to edit the automatic close vote message to include several possible duplicates. Please pick the closest single duplicate for your close vote (that's the one that others get to vote on by default) and post a separate comment if you wish to highlight other relevant questions.
– David Richerby
Jul 29 at 17:11
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It depends. When I invited my aunt and parents to visit, all they showed was my bank statement. But then my parents are older, and it is generally accepted in Ghana where I am from that many children abroad support their parents financially. Being from Nigeria your chances of getting a US visa are already slim. I would advice you to have every reasonable support document, and a personal bank statement is expected.
– Musonius Rufus
Apr 27 at 13:27
2
See Should I submit bank statements when applying for a UK Visa? What do they say about me?. Just because your friend has money does nothing to convince the consulate that you have a stable economic situation at home that you'd wish to return to after your proposed visit.
– Henning Makholm
Apr 27 at 14:26
The consular officers seldom ask to see any bank statements.
– greatone
Apr 27 at 21:27
1
Possible duplicate of Does every tourist need a sponsor?; related Should I submit bank statements
– Giorgio
Jul 28 at 20:45
@Giorgio This question about US visas is certainly not a duplicate of a question about UK visas. The question about whether every tourist needs a sponsor is related but, again, not a duplicate. It's not really helpful to edit the automatic close vote message to include several possible duplicates. Please pick the closest single duplicate for your close vote (that's the one that others get to vote on by default) and post a separate comment if you wish to highlight other relevant questions.
– David Richerby
Jul 29 at 17:11
It depends. When I invited my aunt and parents to visit, all they showed was my bank statement. But then my parents are older, and it is generally accepted in Ghana where I am from that many children abroad support their parents financially. Being from Nigeria your chances of getting a US visa are already slim. I would advice you to have every reasonable support document, and a personal bank statement is expected.
– Musonius Rufus
Apr 27 at 13:27
It depends. When I invited my aunt and parents to visit, all they showed was my bank statement. But then my parents are older, and it is generally accepted in Ghana where I am from that many children abroad support their parents financially. Being from Nigeria your chances of getting a US visa are already slim. I would advice you to have every reasonable support document, and a personal bank statement is expected.
– Musonius Rufus
Apr 27 at 13:27
2
2
See Should I submit bank statements when applying for a UK Visa? What do they say about me?. Just because your friend has money does nothing to convince the consulate that you have a stable economic situation at home that you'd wish to return to after your proposed visit.
– Henning Makholm
Apr 27 at 14:26
See Should I submit bank statements when applying for a UK Visa? What do they say about me?. Just because your friend has money does nothing to convince the consulate that you have a stable economic situation at home that you'd wish to return to after your proposed visit.
– Henning Makholm
Apr 27 at 14:26
The consular officers seldom ask to see any bank statements.
– greatone
Apr 27 at 21:27
The consular officers seldom ask to see any bank statements.
– greatone
Apr 27 at 21:27
1
1
Possible duplicate of Does every tourist need a sponsor?; related Should I submit bank statements
– Giorgio
Jul 28 at 20:45
Possible duplicate of Does every tourist need a sponsor?; related Should I submit bank statements
– Giorgio
Jul 28 at 20:45
@Giorgio This question about US visas is certainly not a duplicate of a question about UK visas. The question about whether every tourist needs a sponsor is related but, again, not a duplicate. It's not really helpful to edit the automatic close vote message to include several possible duplicates. Please pick the closest single duplicate for your close vote (that's the one that others get to vote on by default) and post a separate comment if you wish to highlight other relevant questions.
– David Richerby
Jul 29 at 17:11
@Giorgio This question about US visas is certainly not a duplicate of a question about UK visas. The question about whether every tourist needs a sponsor is related but, again, not a duplicate. It's not really helpful to edit the automatic close vote message to include several possible duplicates. Please pick the closest single duplicate for your close vote (that's the one that others get to vote on by default) and post a separate comment if you wish to highlight other relevant questions.
– David Richerby
Jul 29 at 17:11
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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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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.
answered Jul 31 at 0:45
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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.
answered Jul 31 at 0:45
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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.
answered Jul 31 at 0:45
Giorgio
28.6k859162
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.
answered Jul 31 at 0:45
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answered Jul 31 at 0:45
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It depends. When I invited my aunt and parents to visit, all they showed was my bank statement. But then my parents are older, and it is generally accepted in Ghana where I am from that many children abroad support their parents financially. Being from Nigeria your chances of getting a US visa are already slim. I would advice you to have every reasonable support document, and a personal bank statement is expected.
– Musonius Rufus
Apr 27 at 13:27
2
See Should I submit bank statements when applying for a UK Visa? What do they say about me?. Just because your friend has money does nothing to convince the consulate that you have a stable economic situation at home that you'd wish to return to after your proposed visit.
– Henning Makholm
Apr 27 at 14:26
The consular officers seldom ask to see any bank statements.
– greatone
Apr 27 at 21:27
1
Possible duplicate of Does every tourist need a sponsor?; related Should I submit bank statements
– Giorgio
Jul 28 at 20:45
@Giorgio This question about US visas is certainly not a duplicate of a question about UK visas. The question about whether every tourist needs a sponsor is related but, again, not a duplicate. It's not really helpful to edit the automatic close vote message to include several possible duplicates. Please pick the closest single duplicate for your close vote (that's the one that others get to vote on by default) and post a separate comment if you wish to highlight other relevant questions.
– David Richerby
Jul 29 at 17:11