Us Visa For A Friend - How Much Money Do You Need In Your Bank?

[kmwarren007]

I was living and working in BKK last year and made some great friends. One of my best friends, (I consider her family) wants to come here to the US for a visit. She is not my girlfriend, and we are not engaged. We are just 2 girls that are friends, and she wants to come visit. So that been said.....

I wrote her a letter to come visit, and she did all the research and took all the proper documents with her to her immigration appointment. She had a letter from her boss, and her permission to take holiday, and bank papers and the whole lot.

She was denied her visa due to money constraints. I don't know how much money she has in her bank, but they told her it wasn't enough. The rest of her paperwork is in order, and correct, and she said they didn't question any of it.

HERE'S THE QUESTION......

How much does she need and for how long does she need to maintain that balance in her bank in order for her to come? Does anyone know???

Is there anyone out there that can give me advice on this???

Thank you soooo much!!!!

[Shot]

I don’t think there is a specific amount. Assuming you are not sponsoring the trip, they are probably looking for an amount to cover travel expenses. Air, hotel, food, transportation, etc, etc. That adds up quick. Plus, enough to cover her expenses once back home for a few months, as I’m assuming she will not be paid while on holiday?

As far as the rest of the paperwork is concerned, they probably didn’t look at it very closely after seeing her bank information. They are usually very concerned with the applicants ties, to Thailand. Does she have a reason to return? A good job, does she own a house, property, car??? Proof of any of these things will increase her chances of being approved.

Let us know how it goes.

Hope that helps. Good Luck.

Shot

[flewis25200]

I agree with the above post. One must prove to the Consul's satisfaction that the applicant has non- immigrant intent. Of course one should have enough money in the bank to cover to costs of the trip. The higher the amount - the better it is. there is no guarantee of issuance even if she has a 100K in the account. The main issue is whether she has overcome the presumption of immigrant intent to the satisfaction of the Consul. Another thing that the Consul look at is how much previous travel she has done and whether she overstayed her visa to another European or North American country.