radhikareddy Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 My Dad was in USA once when he had 10 years of Visiting Visa sponsored by me. He left to India after 4 months of US stay when he first visited. My sister sponsored my Dad once his Visa expired after 10 years, and my Dad never visited after he got his 10 year extension. My Sister's family completely moved to India. I am planning on inviting my Dad to stay with me for few months, Will there be any issue in the airport or during Immigration?, since the sponsored person is no longer in US. I am giving an invitation letter to my Dad, to carry it during his travel. I am also going to send my passport details and US Address. My Dad and I are worried, if he will have any issue during Immigration. Anyone in the same boat experienced any issues before? Thank you for reading through this and answering in advance. -Radhika Quote Link to comment
pontevecchio Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 There is no concept of sponsorship for a tourist visa though anybody can pay for the trip. Your Dad will have no problem at the POE. He will need a return ticket to show only if asked. Do not send any invitation letter. Quote Link to comment
JoeF Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 There is no sponsoring for visitor visas. So there is no problem. Quote Link to comment
ok4657 Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 Visitor Visa is not tied to sponsor but to your father. It should not be a problem. At the port of entry, he should answer truthfully. There should not be any problem. Quote Link to comment
radhikareddy Posted July 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 (edited) Thank you so much for replying Noah Lott, pontevecchio, JoeF, ok4657. Edited July 16, 2019 by radhikareddy Quote Link to comment
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