March 12, 20__
To whom it may concern,
My name is .
I am currently a second year graduate student in school of at Columbia University, in F-1 status. I would like to invite my father Mr. and my mother Mrs. to come to visit me in the United States. They will arrive at the U.S. in May and stay for three weeks.
The purpose of their visit is to attend my graduation commencement on May 16th, 20__ at Columbia University in the New York City. After the commencement, we plan to take a short trip to Boston, Philadelphia, and the Grand Canyon. They will support their travel fees as well as any other expenses in this trip.
Host (Student)Information:
Name:
Current Address:
Passport Number:
Valid until:
Current Immigration Status: F-1 Date of Initial Entry to the U.S.:
Relationship to guest: ChildVisitor Information:
Name:
Date of Birth: Place of Birth:
Passport Number: Valid Until:
Source of Funding During Stay in U.S.: Self
Current Address:
Your help in issuing them entry cards would be greatly appreciated. Please do not hesitate to contact me via telephone or email to if you have any further questions.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely yours,