First time traveller from South Africa to USA

I'm traveling to the USA in December. I'm a student visiting her female friend of 6 years now. The problem is it's the friend paying for the plane ticket and all expenses of the trip. My problem is what to do when asked to provide proof of sufficient funds at my visa interview. Is there some kind of suggestion on what I can do?

Best Answer

You need to show evidence that your friend is willing and able to support you eg an invitation letter, her bank statements. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html However, the onus remains on you to meet the requirements of the visa. Not being able to cover the costs of your trip yourself may result in a refusal.

Edit (thanks @Henning Makholm for the prompt): Your documentation must be submitted with the application. US immigration wants to see and assess the documentation in advance of the interview, TSE gets regular questions from people who were surprised that they were refused after a very short interview where they were not invited to supply any of the documentation they had ready.

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How can I go to America for the first time?

Help when Visiting America for the First Time

Do Plan Your Visit Carefully.

Don't Ignore the Importance of Your Paperwork.

Do Talk to People.

Don't Pack Too Heavily.

Do Travel Between as Many Major Cities as Possible.

Don't Withdraw Cash With Your Credit Card Without Understanding the Charges.

Do Ride on the Open Road.

Can you fly from South Africa to USA right now?

Yes. Domestic and international air travel is operating within South Africa.

What will you do if you are a first time traveler?

First time travelers tips for the actual trip

Wear your bulky clothing while traveling. ...

Hide your money in multiple spots. ...

Stay in hostels with free breakfast or cook for yourself. ...

Talk to the locals.

Take care of yourself. ...

Be flexible. ...

Be aware of free WiFi spots. ...

Check in with family and friends.

Can South Africans get tourist visas to the US?

To go about applying for a tourist US visa, you need toHave a valid South African passport with at least 6 months validity left after the date that you travel to the US. Complete the DS-160 form. This is a form from the US government which can be filled in and submitted online.

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