B-2 Visa for my 16 year old brother

[escoffier 2]

I have read alot of information just by signing in to this Forum. I am a permanent resident here in US with a pending Naturalization with USCIS. I would like to see if I can make my brother visit me here in US by applying B-2 visa. He is 16 years old and he will be graduating next year in highschool. He was hoping that I can come home but since I am tied up with work I told him that i cannot make it and i would see if I can get him to come instead. I know that he needs to fill up online the DS-160.My brother is only 16 prior to him leaving if Visa is granted he would be enrolling for College.The reason why I would like for him to visit me it's my Graduation gift for him and that he could be able to see what's out here. I want him to be inspired that if he study harder that there will be bright tomorrow for him. My Brother is a good kid. And i think he deserves what i want him to have. I was hoping that someone can let me know the starting process. Do you think it's best if i send an invitation? I am hoping that someone can enlightened me with the basics and what documents do i need to produce to help speed up the process.I am hoping he can come visit me by next year 2012 in April or May,Since school would resume in June in the Philippines. Thank you so much

Edited November 2, 2010 by Escoffier

[Boiler 45,852]

It usually only takes a couple of weeks to process a Visitor Visa.

As you are paying for it you should document it, they will want to see how his trip is being funded.

On the face of I would not say his chances are good, but I only know what you have posted.

[escoffier 2]

It usually only takes a couple of weeks to process a Visitor Visa.

As you are paying for it you should document it, they will want to see how his trip is being funded.

On the face of I would not say his chances are good, but I only know what you have posted.

Thanks for the reply, what do you mean by documenting it? how do i start on doing this, This is my ever first forum and I would appreciate all the help I can get. I will try to provide as many supporting documents as possible and would try to do what is right. Will just keep the positive thoughts with me all the time since this kind of visa's are just temporary. If it is granted it's meant to be,If it's not then atleast i tried. Why do you think my brother's chances are not good? Thank you

Edited November 2, 2010 by Escoffier

[Boiler 45,852]

A letter of invitation and a commitment to pay expenses should do it.

He is from the Philippines and has not much in the way of ties.

[Lexlee08 18]

The whole application process is not hard, it's "PROVING YOU HAVE STRONG TIES TO THE PHILIPPINES" that is hard to do. I had the same problem with my youngest brother, he tried twice, when he was 13 or 14 then after his graduation at 16 both were denied because they said that he does not have strong ties back home. Both my parents have 10 year multiple entry visa and that did not seem to help him at all. The US embassy kept insisting that he will be a TNT here. I provided them with invitation letter as well as my financial capabilities here(like my paystub and tax return), my parents have some properties and some savings to support our application but both occasions were unfortunate. Check the U.S. embassy in Manila for more info on where to pay and for step by step application process. B2 Visa is very hard to obtain from "high fraud countries" like the Philippines, so you can try your luck and hope for the best.

[escoffier 2]

The whole application process is not hard, it's "PROVING YOU HAVE STRONG TIES TO THE PHILIPPINES" that is hard to do. I had the same problem with my youngest brother, he tried twice, when he was 13 or 14 then after his graduation at 16 both were denied because they said that he does not have strong ties back home. Both my parents have 10 year multiple entry visa and that did not seem to help him at all. The US embassy kept insisting that he will be a TNT here. I provided them with invitation letter as well as my financial capabilities here(like my paystub and tax return), my parents have some properties and some savings to support our application but both occasions were unfortunate. Check the U.S. embassy in Manila for more info on where to pay and for step by step application process. B2 Visa is very hard to obtain from "high fraud countries" like the Philippines, so you can try your luck and hope for the best.

That is very sad about the high fraud countries like ours,both my parents are back in the Philippines.And he is definitely going to College back home. But thank you, will keep my fingers crossed. I appreciate the feedback.