Supporting Documents

 

The purpose of these supporting documents is to make your case even stronger. If the parents are still working, these documents are as good as nothing but may come in handy in case the parents have already retired. As I said above, its better to be over prepared then under prepared.

• Personal Affidavit

This document gains more importance if the parents are self sponsoring their trip, but getting one created as part of the documentation wont hurt at all. The personal Affidavit needs to be Notarized and most probably they will be printed on a bond paper. I sent 1 form each for my parents which were simply copied on the Bond papers in front of the notary.

• NOC Certificate

If the parents are working, its advisable to collect a No-Objection-Certificate from the Organization as it will simply make the case more stronger.

• Leave Sanction Letter

A letter from the Organization stating that they are fine with the parents travelling to US between so and so date. This is only applicable to the parents who are still working.

• Paystubs

Recent pay stubs of the parents, if at all possible. Even a statement from the bank passbook showing the amount entered in last couple of months as part of the salary will do.

• Employment Letter

A letter from the organization stating the term of the service, the start date of the service and any other relevant information which can establish that the person in question indeed works at that organization.

• Tax Returns

Last 2-3 years tax return documents.

• Bank A/c Statements

Last 5-6 months of Bank A/c statements. If more than 1 a/c is held in more than 1 bank, it will be a good idea to produce one from each bank. This document is more relevant if the parents are self sponsoring the trips but again, it wont hurt to have it handy just in case.

• Other official documents

If the parents hold any other form of official financial documents viz NSC certificate, life insurance etc., better include them as part of the documentation as they might come handy if the consular asks for proving financial stability of the parents.

• PAN Card Copy

Photo copy of the PAN card to establish identity.

• Property Photo

Carry atleast 3-4 photos of any property(house) if you have. It should be used as a supporting documents if questions are asked.

• Property Documents

A photocopy of the various property documents. It should be used as a supporting documents if questions are asked.

• Family Photo

Family photo is used for establishing the fact that parents do have other relatives aka family members and have all the reasons to return back.

• Parents Marriage Certificate

If parents have one, well and good, if not, still no reason to hit the panic button. Marriage photo, invitation card will also do. If you have enough time, ask your parents to get the marriage certificate from the court which usually takes around 3 weeks.

• Kids Marriage Certificate(If any)

This is another supporting document which can be used for establishing the fact that the parents will return once the trip is over.

• Kids Birth Certificate

If you have a sibling who is currently in India, carry a photocopy of the birth certificate as this document will be helpful in establishing the fact that parents will return from US after the completion of the trip.