Tourist visas.

[Dakine 26]

Anyone had any luck bringing POOR parents over 70 from a 3rd world country like the Philippines to the US on a tourist visa?

[Boiler 45,466]

You might want to check travel insurance options first.

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Anyone had any luck bringing POOR parents over 70 from a 3rd world country like the Philippines to the US on a tourist visa?

Am not positive but do Read thro' the tourist visa requirements from your local consulate.

Your parents would have to show they can finance their trip, their stay and also, show strong ties to their native country.

[aaron2020 11,651]

In 2000, I helped my 75 years old aunt from Vietnam get a tourist visa. I wrote a letter to her inviting her to visit me in the US. In the letter I stated that I would pay for everything. Further, I stated that I wanted her to visit so 1) she can visit her father's grave, 2) be reunited with her brother whom she had not seen in 25 years, and 3) to see your grandchildren whom she had not seen in 7 years. My aunt has one daughter living in the US.

My aunt is a poor farmer in the one of the poorest area of Vietnam. However, she owned her own home and had children and grandchildren there. USCIS found that to be sufficient ties for her to return to Vietnam after her trip.

[Boiler 45,466]

Did she return?

[aaron2020 11,651]

Did she return?

She had a six month visa which was extended for another six month. She stayed a total of 8 months before returning home. It was a very easy and smooth process.

[RDDIXON 0]

Someone once said they didn't want their POOR and OLD parents to visit, because if they needed any medical care while here, they would be responsible/liable, for any and all of the care of their parents.