July 25, 2018


General Consulate of the U.S.A.
Sao Paulo, Brazil

Dear Sir/Madam:

This letter is written in support of Ms. Janaina Aparecida Da Silva's application for an F-1 visa to travel to the U.S. for two-and-a-half years to pursue her graduate studies leading to the M.S. degree, beginning August 20, 2018, and ending December 31, 2020.

Upon her arrival in the U.S., we will offer temporary living quarters to Ms. Da Silva at my home at 13386 Samantha Ave, San Diego, California, 92129, until she is able to secure a permanent place to live.

Please call me at 1-858-537-7212 if you have any further questions.

Sincerely yours,


Victor M. Ponce
Professor of Civil Engineering