Documents Supporting Your Application
U.S. immigration law requires applicants for most visas to demonstrate their intent to depart the United States after a temporary visit. To demonstrate your intent, you might want to submit any of the following documents that apply to your circumstances. Please be aware that a visa is neither issued nor refused based solely on documentation.
| Status | Document Examples |
| Permanent Employees | A letter from your employer on original letterhead, stating how long you have been employed, in what capacity, what your basic monthly salary is, and how long you will be away from work. If you are Traveling on Business, your letter should also detail the nature of your business, including U.S. companies or offices you will visit. |
| Account Holders | An Itemized bank or investment statement going back at least three months. No credit card statements or cellular telephone statements, please. |
| Self Employed Applicants | A statement on your own letterhead in addition to Independent Evidence of self-employment, such as a detailed letter from the bank which handles your business account or a letter from your accounting firm. Such letters should specify your company's name, when your account was opened, the recent balance, and your approximate annual turnover. |
| Farmers | Evidence of ownership of your farm (e.g. a copy of the deed or a bank letter). |
| Students and Scholars | A letter from an institution official clearly stating your level of study, period of accepted travel and demonstrated intent to return and complete your studies. |
| Property Owners | Evidence of ownership, such as a Title Deed and/or a mortgage payment receipt. |
| Pensioners | Evidence of pension and/or property ownership. |
| Unemployed Spouses | A letter from your husband/wife's employer and marriage certificate. |