inquiry --tourist for mother to bring my daughter here in US

[LOSTGURL--SOPHIA 2]

helo..

1 ) how can i apply my mom to get a tourist visa so i can save more just in case sophia will be approved for us citizenship.

2) things to prepare, amount? documents?

3) tickets to buy cheap aside from local agencies and expedia.com?

4) is it possible if my mother acts as legal guardian for sophia and be the one to attend sophias CRBA INTERVIEW?on behalf of my husband who is a US citizen..

anyhelp is highly appreciated..i was thinking about this because it is more cheaper..guide my family oh lord and hopefully sophia can join us soon..

[MJ3lasvegas 0]

1 ) how can i apply my mom to get a tourist visa so i can save more just in case sophia will be approved for us citizenship.

it's difficult to get a tourist visa for a guardian. most of the time, it gets denied. plus, it's a hassle since you need papers which shows legal custody of the child (to the grandmother) and some papers for your child's exit travel. why don't you or your husband come home and fetch sophia.

2) things to prepare, amount? documents?

there are actually a lot of things to prepare. BC, MC, USC consent to issue passport and pass on citizenship, proof of relationship prior to conception, prooof USC parent's presence in US 5years prior to birth of the child and so many more. you can call FedEx US citizenship hotline at (02) 879-4747 and request for CRBA packet to be delivered to your mom. there are some paper's which needs to be signed by you and your husband, so have her mail it to you as soon as she gets it. the CRBA packet is 225Php, COD. and during the interview, you need to pay 150 USD for the processing (at least this is how much i paid on my son's CRBA - i have no idea if it increased already..)

3) tickets to buy cheap aside from local agencies and expedia.com?

this i'm not sure, but hawaiian airlines and NW airlines are amongs the cheap direct airlines with good deals.

4) is it possible if my mother acts as legal guardian for sophia and be the one to attend sophias CRBA INTERVIEW?on behalf of my husband who is a US citizen..

YES, it is possible. just make sure she has the consent signed by your husband and i guess an affidavit is needed as well to show legal custody. you better check on this thru FedEx.

if you have other queries, call USEM ACS at (02) 301-2000. ask the operator to connect you to ACS. make your husand talk to them as they are more accomodationg to the USC than the locals.

Edited October 15, 2008 by MJ3lasvegas

[LOSTGURL--SOPHIA 2]

1 ) how can i apply my mom to get a tourist visa so i can save more just in case sophia will be approved for us citizenship.

it's difficult to get a tourist visa for a guardian. most of the time, it gets denied. plus, it's a hassle since you need papers which shows legal custody of the child (to the grandmother) and some papers for your child's exit travel. why don't you or your husband come home and fetch sophia.

2) things to prepare, amount? documents?

there are actually a lot of things to prepare. BC, MC, USC consent to issue passport and pass on citizenship, proof of relationship prior to conception, prooof USC parent's presence in US 5years prior to birth of the child and so many more. you can call FedEx US citizenship hotline at (02) 879-4747 and request for CRBA packet to be delivered to your mom. there are some paper's which needs to be signed by you and your husband, so have her mail it to you as soon as she gets it. the CRBA packet is 225Php, COD. and during the interview, you need to pay 150 USD for the processing (at least this is how much i paid on my son's CRBA - i have no idea if it increased already..)

3) tickets to buy cheap aside from local agencies and expedia.com?

this i'm not sure, but hawaiian airlines and NW airlines are amongs the cheap direct airlines with good deals.

4) is it possible if my mother acts as legal guardian for sophia and be the one to attend sophias CRBA INTERVIEW?on behalf of my husband who is a US citizen..

YES, it is possible. just make sure she has the consent signed by your husband and i guess an affidavit is needed as well to show legal custody. you better check on this thru FedEx.

if you have other queries, call USEM ACS at (02) 301-2000. ask the operator to connect you to ACS. make your husand talk to them as they are more accomodationg to the USC than the locals.

thanks for the detailed explanation..what i mean is im giving a 50/50 chance to apply my mom a tourist visa what do i need to prepare for her and her as well? and the procedures and fees to pay thanks again..

[Dakine 26]

Unless moms can show she HAS to return home her chances arn't good in getting a tourist visa.

[LOSTGURL--SOPHIA 2]

Unless moms can show she HAS to return home her chances arn't good in getting a tourist visa.

yeah were prepared on that =)..i know tourist visas are not guarunteed but we are getting iterinary trips like booking tickets vacations etc. for her and the reason why shes going here ..is there anybody who could give me the steps what to do pls

-preparations (paperworks?, taxes, properties etc)

-fees

-how to get interview

THANKS

[Jose Rizal 1]

Just follow the instructions stated in the website. And pray that the consul will be kind enough to grant your mother as visa. It's a hit or miss thing. In fact you'll hear someone say that it's easy to get a visa. They didn't even bother to check our documents. But tell that to someone who's denied. Anyway, good luck to your mother.

Just follow the instructions stated in the website. And pray that the consul will be kind enough to grant your mother as visa. It's a hit or miss thing. In fact you'll hear someone say that it's easy to get a visa. They didn't even bother to check our documents. But tell that to someone who's denied. Anyway, good luck to your mother.

[LOSTGURL--SOPHIA 2]

Just follow the instructions stated in the website. And pray that the consul will be kind enough to grant your mother as visa. It's a hit or miss thing. In fact you'll hear someone say that it's easy to get a visa. They didn't even bother to check our documents. But tell that to someone who's denied. Anyway, good luck to your mother.

Just follow the instructions stated in the website. And pray that the consul will be kind enough to grant your mother as visa. It's a hit or miss thing. In fact you'll hear someone say that it's easy to get a visa. They didn't even bother to check our documents. But tell that to someone who's denied. Anyway, good luck to your mother.

thanks..if you read my previous post how harsh they gave my daughter during her 3 initial interview for crba its pretty tough sigh thanks for the advices

[PingLocalHostess 1]

You can check out these links:

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwhni21.html

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwhniv7.html

[rheanick 42]

see underlined statement for my response. Im also working on my mom's tourist visa for her to attend my wedding.

helo..

1 ) how can i apply my mom to get a tourist visa so i can save more just in case sophia will be approved for us citizenship.

2) things to prepare, amount? documents?

For your 1 & 2 inquiries: http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwhniv1.html

3) tickets to buy cheap aside from local agencies and expedia.com?

Buy during off-peak season and reserve ahead of time (if applicable). I could not recommend an agency or webpage. I'm a member of "Star Alliance", i buy directly from airlines members.

4) is it possible if my mother acts as legal guardian for sophia and be the one to attend sophias CRBA INTERVIEW?on behalf of my husband who is a US citizen..

dont know the procedure for # 4

anyhelp is highly appreciated..i was thinking about this because it is more cheaper..guide my family oh lord and hopefully sophia can join us soon..