Some legal name changes are free, such as changing your last name when you get married or divorced, but most require a court petition. The minimum cost will be the charge for the court filing fee in your jurisdiction. If you hire an attorney, wish to change the name of a minor or require criminal screening, expect to pay more.
Remember that declining an invitation doesn't mean you're rejecting the person who sent it to you. It's simply a statement that you are unable to attend whatever you've been invited to. Here are some tips on how to turn down an invitation in the most polite way: 1  Don't ignore the invitation.2  Don't wait. 3  Be thankful. 4  Be honest. 5  Ask for a different time. 6  Don't over-explain. 7  Send something.t's simply a statement that you are unable to attend whatever you've been invited to. Here are some tips on how to turn down an invitation in the most polite way: 1  Don't ignore the invitation. 2  Putting the invitation aside to deal with later isn't good for you or the person who sent it.
A letter of invitation helps with some of this as it will help to show why the person is coming to the U.S., how much time they will need and that perhaps they will have a place to stay so they don't have to spend money. Usually you want to show that the person is going just for a few weeks or so. If it is longer than that, immigration will wonder why and will become suspicious. They are almost sure to deny someone that says they want to visit for 5 or 6 months unless they have very strong evidences of everything else I listed above. So a letter of invitation should state why you are inviting them and that you will provide room and board while they are here visiting.