Ignition Tax prepares AICPA-compliant CPA letters for visa applications — accepted by US consulates, embassies, and USCIS for self-employed applicants. Notarized versions available. $199 standard / $349 notarized. Delivered in 2 to 24 hours.
A CPA letter for visa — also called a comfort letter for visa, CPA income verification for immigration, or self-employment verification for visa — is a formal document prepared and signed by a licensed Certified Public Accountant that confirms a visa applicant’s income, self-employment status, business ownership, and financial stability to a consulate, embassy, or USCIS. It is used by self-employed individuals, freelancers, independent contractors, and business owners who cannot provide traditional employer pay stubs or W-2 forms as evidence of financial standing during a visa or immigration application.
Visa officers and immigration authorities request a CPA letter to verify two things: (1) that the applicant has a legitimate, stable income sufficient to support themselves without becoming a financial burden during their stay, and (2) that self-employed applicants have a real, operating business with documented income — confirming ties to their home country and financial stability. Unlike generic self-written income declarations, a CPA letter carries professional authority because it is signed by a licensed CPA who has personally reviewed the applicant’s tax returns and financial records.
For US visa applications, the CPA letter confirms: annual gross income and net income from reviewed tax returns and profit and loss statements, self-employment duration and business structure, business ownership percentage, that federal tax returns have been filed for all relevant periods, and the current financial health and stability of the business. Many consulates and embassies additionally require the letter to be notarized — signed by the CPA in front of a notary public — for international use.
Every Ignition Tax CPA letter for visa is personally prepared and signed by Tim Martin, CPA — licensed in New York State, AICPA member — customized to your specific visa type, consulate, or USCIS requirements, and delivered in 2 to 24 hours with notarization available.
The most common visa type requiring a CPA letter. B-1/B-2 applicants who are self-employed must prove financial stability — that they can fund their stay in the US and have sufficient ties to their home country to return after the visit. A CPA letter confirms annual income and business ownership.
Self-employed H-1B applicants or those transitioning to self-employment during the H-1B process may need a CPA letter to confirm income continuity, business legitimacy, and financial stability — particularly when sponsoring dependent family members or demonstrating income for Form I-864.
E-2 investor visa applicants must demonstrate that the business is real, actively operating, and adequately capitalized. A CPA letter confirms the business is operational, generating income, and owned by the applicant — the three core financial requirements for the E-2 visa.
F-1 student visa applicants with self-employed sponsors or parents need a CPA letter confirming the sponsor's income is sufficient to cover tuition and living expenses for the duration of the academic program — satisfying the financial sufficiency requirement for student visa approval.
O-1 visa applicants who are self-employed — artists, entertainers, athletes, scientists — need a CPA letter to confirm their self-employment income and business legitimacy, demonstrating they can support themselves while working under the extraordinary ability status.
Green card petitions involving self-employed sponsors — Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support) — require documented income verification. A CPA letter supports the financial documentation confirming the sponsor meets the 125% income threshold required by USCIS for family sponsorship.
Not sure which visa type applies? Message us with your visa category and we confirm exactly what your CPA letter needs to include before you order — at no charge.
Most US embassies and consulates abroad require CPA letters to be notarized when submitted as part of a visa application. The notary public stamp confirms the CPA's identity and signature are genuine.
USCIS petitions — including Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support), E-2 investor petitions, and O-1 applications — typically require notarized supporting documentation from CPAs.
Foreign country consulates operating in the US — processing visas for travel to other countries — also commonly require notarized income verification from US-licensed CPAs.
Immigration attorneys preparing visa packages routinely include notarized CPA letters as standard supporting documentation — preventing rejection on documentation grounds.
For visa applications where the consulate or immigration authority does not explicitly require notarization. Ask your immigration attorney or check your specific consulate's requirements checklist before ordering.
For US embassies, USCIS filings, E-2 petitions, family-based green card submissions, and any consulate that explicitly requests notarization. If you are unsure — choose notarized. It is accepted everywhere the standard letter is.
Tim Martin, CPA prepares and reviews the letter — same process as the standard letter
Tim Martin signs the letter in front of a commissioned notary public — confirming identity and signature
The notary applies their official stamp and seal — the letter is now notarized and accepted internationally
Delivered to you via secure email as a PDF — plus physical copy if your consulate requires an original
The CPA's firm name, address, and active state license number — allowing immigration authorities and embassies to independently verify the CPA's credentials with the state licensing board, confirming the letter originates from a licensed professional
The applicant's full legal name, self-employment duration, business name, legal structure (LLC, sole proprietor, S-Corp), ownership percentage, and the country or state of business registration
Annual gross income, net income, or net profit confirmed from the CPA's review of IRS-filed tax returns and financial statements — the period covered (typically 1–3 years) specified to match the visa application requirements
Confirmation that the business is currently active and generating income — directly addressing the visa officer's concern that the applicant has genuine business ties to their home country and a real reason to return after the visa period
For visa applications requiring notarization — the notary public's stamp and seal confirming Tim Martin's signature and identity are genuine. Required by most US embassies abroad and USCIS for formal immigration filings
CPA letter for visa template? Our real signed letter beats any template. It is issued by a licensed US CPA, customized to your specific visa type and consulate, and notarized for embassy acceptance — not a fill-in PDF from a template tool.
Select standard ($199) or notarized ($349). Tell us your visa type (B-1/B-2, H-1B, E-2, etc.), the consulate or embassy name, and whether they have sent you a specific checklist or wording requirement.
Upload: IRS-filed tax returns (most recent 1–3 years), current P&L statement, and business registration documents. We send a tailored checklist immediately after your order covering exactly what your visa type requires.
Tim Martin personally reviews all financial records, verifies income from reviewed documents, and prepares a letter addressing your specific consulate's or USCIS's requirements within AICPA professional standards.
For the $349 notarized option — Tim Martin signs in front of a commissioned notary public. The notary applies their stamp and seal. The letter is now accepted by embassies and USCIS internationally.
Delivered via secure email as a PDF — ready for your visa application packet. Physical originals available if your consulate requires submission of an original notarized document.
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Licensed Certified Public Accountant
Only a licensed Certified Public Accountant can provide the professional income verification that consulates, embassies, and USCIS recognize. Tim Martin holds an active NY State CPA license verifiable with the New York State Board of Regents — the credential that makes the letter credible to immigration authorities.
Every visa CPA letter uses factual, historical wording within AICPA professional standards — confirming what can be verified from reviewed financial records. This is the wording that immigration attorneys and visa officers recognize as professionally prepared and credible.
CPA letters supporting successful B-1/B-2 tourist visas, E-2 investor visas, H-1B applications, F-1 sponsorships, family-based green cards, and O-1 extraordinary ability petitions — across all self-employment income types and all 50 US states.
If your consulate or USCIS requests revisions to the income wording or format, we revise at no charge. If we cannot satisfy your immigration authority's requirements with complete documentation, we provide a full refund.
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All People Also Ask questions answered — including the notarization question asked by every visa applicant.
A comfort letter for visa is another name for a CPA letter for visa — a formal income and self-employment verification document signed by a licensed CPA. The term “comfort letter” is used because the letter gives the visa officer or immigration authority “comfort” that the applicant’s financial situation is as claimed — confirmed by a licensed third-party professional. A comfort letter for visa and a CPA letter for visa are the same document. Ignition Tax prepares both at $199 (standard) or $349 (notarized).
Yes — for most visa applications. Most US embassies abroad, USCIS filings, E-2 investor visa petitions, family-based green card I-864 submissions, and foreign consulates in the US require CPA letters to be notarized. Ignition Tax recommends the $349 notarized version for all visa applications — it is accepted everywhere the standard letter is accepted, plus by all institutions that require notarization. If you are unsure, message us with your visa type and consulate name and we confirm in minutes which version is required.
CPA letters are commonly required or strongly recommended for: B-1/B-2 tourist visa (to prove financial stability and ties to home country), E-2 investor visa (to confirm business legitimacy and capitalization), H-1B work visa (for income continuity and dependent sponsorship), F-1 student visa (for sponsor income verification), O-1 extraordinary ability visa (for self-employed applicants), and family-based green card petitions requiring Form I-864 Affidavit of Support. Ignition Tax prepares CPA letters for all US visa types.
Ignition Tax charges $199 for a standard CPA letter for visa, and $349 for a notarized version — both delivered in 24 hours. The notarized version ($349) is recommended for most visa applications. This is a flat fee covering document review, letter preparation, visa-specific wording, and delivery. No competitor on this SERP that ranks for this keyword offers a CPA letter service — Ignition Tax is the only licensed US CPA service provider with transparent pricing for this specific letter type.
Ignition Tax delivers standard CPA visa letters in 24 hours when all documents are submitted. The notarized version ($349) adds the notarization step — typically same-day or next-day. Rush delivery is available in 2 hours for urgent visa appointments — submit your order and documents before 12PM EST. Visa appointment deadlines are often fixed, so if your appointment is imminent, select rush delivery when ordering.
Yes. A CPA letter for B-1/B-2 tourist visa confirms the applicant’s self-employment income, business ownership, and financial stability — demonstrating that they can fund their stay in the US and have sufficient financial and business ties to their home country to return after the visit. This directly addresses the visa officer’s primary concern for B-1/B-2 applications: that the applicant intends to return home and is not a financial burden during their stay. Most US embassies require the letter to be notarized ($349).
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