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Legitimation

Answer

Legitimation: The legal process which a natural father can use to acknowledge legally his children who were born out of wedlock (outside of marriage).  A legitimated child can be a "child" under immigration law under these conditions:

  • the legitimation took place according to the law of the child's residence or the father's residence;
  • the father proved (established) that he is the child's natural father;
  • the child was under the age of 18; and
  • the child was in the legal custody of the father who legitimated the child when the legal process of legitimation took place.

About letter of invitation

A "Letter of invitation" is supplementary information that explains a visa applicant's intended purpose of travel and often useful. A letter of invitation explaining the nature of applicant's business in the U.S. and the nature of the relationship between the inviting party and the applicant is helpful. By writing a letter of invitation, you are not legally responsible for the visitor once they get to USA, but you should provide the letter in good faith. You must give truthful information and intend to keep the promises you made in the letter.

Letter of invitation from a U.S. sponsor

Letter of invitation from a U.S. sponsor will not necessarily guarantee that the holder will receive a visa. The consular officer evaluates each visa application on its own merits according to visa law and procedures. The best help that a U.S. Citizen can give to a visitor visa applicant is to make sure that applicant has all the information they need to submit a correct application and explain fully the standards for visa issuance.