Visa Procedure for Parents, College of Engineering Graduating Ceremony at SJSU.

Hello Spartans!!

 It is really a proud moment whether or not you being the first person to achieve Highest degree in your Family. Everyone dream of studying abroad and here you go! Its time for the party as you have achieved a milestone through the Master's degree at SJSU! Go Spartans! College of EngineeringThis post is especially for people who are planning to invite their parents for the Graduation Ceremony! . Parents can get VISA Very easily .

College of Engineering can provide you with a letter stating that you will be graduating as a proof for your family to attend your graduation. Send an email to Sanela.Latic@sjsu.edu and include the following info:
Your full name 
List whether you are male or female 
Student ID number 
List full names of family members who plan to attend and include their date of birth.

The letter needs to be signed by the dean and that may take a few weeks, please plan accordingly. You will receive an e-mail when your letter is ready for a pick up. Last minute requests will not be accepted.

The procedure for Visa for your parents is as follows :

1. Visa type : B2 ( Validity period would be 10 years and maximum length they can stay in US is 6 months).
2. Take letter from IPS and department( stated above).
3. Fill DS-160 form ( Here is the instructional video that i have made :  and ask your parents to pay VISA fees.
5. Book the VISA Appointment after filling out DS-160 form. Instructions are in this video in a detail manner

4. Documents required for VISA interview : DS-160 confirmation page, Appointment letter, fees receipt, passport. Supporting documents IPS and department letter, their birth certificate(not mandatory), marriage certificate(since they both will go to take VISA together).

Your Documents: Passport, VISA, I94, state ID or any US identity proof, I20, transcript.

5. Bank balance ( atleast $10,000) as a proof that they are sponsoring themselves for the trip. If there are many family members coming then funding needs to be appropriate enough ( high enough to cover all the expenses of the trip).

and That's all!

I hope this helps you, feel free to share this post with your near and dear! if you have any questions, don't forget to comment! Wishing you All the best!!

Go Spartans!

P.s. Tell your parents to answer the Visa officer ( if asked) saying that they are going to be here for graduation ceremony and around 25 days. but in reality they don't really care unless it exceeds 6 months. Legally they are allowed to stay for 6 months.

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