How does a b2 visa cost & do you have show poverty?

[cm21om25]

My husband wants to bring his sisters here to visit during summer vacations. How much does a b2 visa cost? And also, do I have to prove that we can support them?
Edit:
Also, I forgot, which form is it to fill out?

[aleful]

cm2,
He can't bring them. they have to request the tourist visa at the American Consulate or Embassy in their country, they have to fill out the application. the appointment costs $131 each non-refundable. They have to show strong ties to their country and that the are financially strong, have bank accounts, jobs, familiy left behind, any proof that they won't stay in the us and strong ties in their country. depending on the proof submitted the official will approve the visa.

The only thing he can send is a letter inviting them, stating he will cover the costs, and notorize it. but it totally depends on them.

[Cfloresgirl]

This site has all the info on applying..good luck to them!
http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/eng/evisas.html
Edit:

The only thing he can send is a letter inviting them, stating he will cover the costs, and notorize it. but it totally depends on them.

This is new to me..can you post more details?
would the letter need dates of travel?...or other details?

[losguerra]

The letter seems to be optional. The USCIS website (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=a971ffa920b82110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=48819c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD) actually states:
We understand that you may want to help with the visa process. But it doesn't help the applicant to write a letter of invitation or guarantee their departure from the U.S. after their visit is over. A consular officer from the U.S. Department of State (not USCIS) evaluates every visa application on its own merits according to the law. You can be most helpful by making sure the applicant has all the information they need to submit a correct application.

[cm21om25]

I didn't actually mean bring them, I meant he wants them to come. Sorry to confuse you. And what happens if they are kids? THey are only 12 and 15 so they don't have jobs, bank accounts, etc.
cm2,
He can't bring them. they have to request the tourist visa at the American Consulate or Embassy in their country, they have to fill out the application. the appointment costs $131 each non-refundable. They have to show strong ties to their country and that the are financially strong, have bank accounts, jobs, familiy left behind, any proof that they won't stay in the us and strong ties in their country. depending on the proof submitted the official will approve the visa.

The only thing he can send is a letter inviting them, stating he will cover the costs, and notorize it. but it totally depends on them.
Edit:
Does anyone know what application form it is?

[aleful]

cm,
the kids depend on their parents, who file on their behalf, and have to show the ties when they all file,if the parents are approved the children will be as well. Monterey gave you a site so they can access the application.

of course the letter is optional, that's why it's entirely upon the financial situation and ties to the country that they have to show proof that they will return. Soem people write a letter in hope that they can be approved or at least it helps to state the reason of why the person is travelling, for example a wedding, a buisness trip, vacations and that the person will be staying with the family member or in-law who will be covering their cost during their stay in the US. It's never a guarentee that it will help., some officials don't even care or even look at it. It depends on the official.

[cm21om25]

Yeah I read it. I just didn't think that the DS-156 is the app. as I had to fill that out when my husband went to his interview for the K3. Wow, this process is a lot easier than the I-129f, I-601, etc. And here I am thinking it would be more difficult, but its not. Thank you all for your prompt answers. I guess since the process doesn't take that long, I will wait until more towards the end of this year to start.

[douginguam]

Yeah I read it. I just didn't think that the DS-156 is the app. as I had to fill that out when my husband went to his interview for the K3. Wow, this process is a lot easier than the I-129f, I-601, etc. And here I am thinking it would be more difficult, but its not. Thank you all for your prompt answers. I guess since the process doesn't take that long, I will wait until more towards the end of this year to start.

cm,
It may be as easy as you are thinking, but don't buy the tickets too early.
The girls are older children (self-sufficient) planning to visit thier brother who is now established as an immigrant in the States. They are of an age when many think children's education should be put in front of everything - even family unity. Because of those facts they may have some difficulty in proving thier non-immigrant intent (even when that intent is real).
I think it would be worth your while to read http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/denials/denials_1361.html which tells about 214(b) denials.

Please read that section before your husband writes any letters (saying that he can support them or look after them:shh:)!

Avoiding 214(b) will be assisted by some good planning. Anything the girls can do to show the strength of thier ongoing ties with Mexico is very important:innocent:. Such things as assuring that they have enrolled for the next year of school in Mexico, spent money for this or that which would be useless in the States etc.

:go:good luck:go: