(Have this typed on the Letter head of your bank) TO WHOMSOVER IT MAY CONCERN This is to certify that (your sponsor's name) has been banking with us sice (give the date). Mr.(your sponsor's name) has maintained with us satisfactorily conducted account with sizeable balance. Mr.(your sponsor's name) has the required financial ability to pay up to the sum of US $(put the amount here-usually $30K) for his (the relation eg. son), Mr.(your name)'s education in the United States of America subject to the Exchange Control Regulations of India. This letter has been issued at the specific request of Mr.(your sponsor's name) without any risk or liability on the part of this branch or any other branch of (name of the bank). Sincerely yours, (authorised signatory with stamp)