During your studies at DePauw, you may want to invite family or friends to visit you. Please refer to the information below for additional information about this process.
Your friend or family member will likely need to provide the documentation below (along with other required documents) when they apply for the visa to visit you.
Request an invitation letter through the International Student Portal that you can give to your friend or family member. (Note the International Student Portal is for international students only. U.S. Citizens needing invitation letters should contact intlstudents@depauw.edu for assistance.)
In the “Invitation Letter Request” you will need to submit information about the purpose of the visit, the approximate dates of the visit, and the names and passport information of your friends or family.
Typically, you will need to share a copy of your I-20 or DS-2019 with your friends and family for their visa application.
The invitation letter that DePauw provides indicates that your friend or family member will be providing their own funding for the visit.
Citizens of some countries may be eligible to travel to the United States without applying for a B-2 (tourist) visa through a consulate.
Application to enter the United States is instead made through the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) and must be submitted at least 72 hours in advance. Refer to the ESTA website for eligibility and details.