Invitation Essay, Research Paper

Jan. 30, 1997

Eric Tang

97 Benson Street 2nd Floor

Albany, NY 12203

USA

Mr. and Mrs. Qifan Tang

School of Management

Fudan University

Shanghai, P.R. China 200433

Dear parents,

It has been almost seven years when I last saw mother in Shanghai. I miss you very much. As you know, I am graduating from the State University of New York at Albany this May. I would like to invite you to attend my graduation ceremony.

Of course, I understand that father is always busy with his teaching and research duties. If he can not find the time, then I wish at least mother can come to Albany for a short stay. I would like to go sightseeing with her.

In this letter I have enclosed my bank statement and a status letter from my school to confirm my enrollment here at University at Albany. Please present these documents to the U.S. consulate.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Love,

Eric Tang

[Enclosure]: 1. Status letter from Office of International Student Services

2. Bank statement