Tourist visa for my Mother... How hard could it be?

[Kish.2328 9]

Hello! I do have a little knowledge about Tourist B1/B2 visa so I hope you can help me. From what I read, a person who wants to obtain a tourist visa must show strong ties to his/her home country. I think my Mother can show ties but I do not know if its strong and very compelling to the CO.

She's a Medical Technologist and once a Teacher for almost 20 years.

She has 2 doctoral degrees. PhD and Doctor of Management.

She now owns a school and have some land properties and some savings in the bank.

She have never been to the USA but traveled to places such as Australia and around Asia.

All her children are aged 22-30 which is considered adults and some are already married.

Now, I am not sure if its enough cos I always heard its so hard to obtain especially if she's coming from the Philippines. We want her on our wedding this year, we want her to be a part of our special day. It may be hard to obtain but we will try. How and where can she apply for a tourist visa? Are their any forms to fill up? If yes, how much? Does she need to get a medical exam? How long can this process be?

[lovelyjoy 13]

Hi Kish! Tourist visas don't require medical exam. You can check the US embassy for B1 visa for the requirements and payment. I applied for it last year and I was given 10 yr multiple entry. You can check my blog, I wrote about my experience when I applied for a tourist US visa.

[Kish.2328 9]

Thanks Lovely for the quick reply. I will check your blog, but one more question, how long can this process be? Would it be best for my Mom to apply now or later when I get to the US?

[canadian_wife 1,822]

http://www.visajourney.com/content/visitor-visa-guide

Read the guide above for the required documents and where to start

Don't go into this thinking it is a piece of cake, she'll have to overcome the fact she has family in the US - which is a huge issue for some COs

Good luck

[Otto 83]

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[Messybrownhair 251]

Hi! Just want to share that everyone in my family has always had US Tourist visas. The first one we got was 1991-2001 (10-yr visa) which my parents applied for us. We used it about 5 times just for 1-month long vacations each. The next one we got as a family again was from 2001-2011 (another 10-yr visa) and my parents applied for that too and we used it about 6 times for also a month each, we never overstayed even if we would get 6-month stays. When I got my k1 my tourist visa was cancelled without prejudice. My parents and brother renewed their tourist visas on 2011 so that they could attend my wedding, and they were approved without problems. They were honest and said that they were attending my wedding. They showed their employment history and assets in the Philippines. I think once you can establish your ties to the country you'll be okay. We have never had problems getting visas for the US or any other country, but we also never abused the system. I don't know if this helps but I just wanted to share our experience with the MNL US Embassy.

Godbless and Goodluck!

[grumpymcdorky18 7]

I just wanna share this with you...my parents will be having their interview tomorrow to renew their Tourist Visa, it's 10 yrs. multiple entry so hopefully they'll be given the same. Me and my brother has the same type but ours will expire next year hopefully once I get approved with K1. The documents that my parents have in hand are their property, savings, their previous passports to prove that they've been in and out of the US or other country and business docs (taxes)......based on what you have below no doubt about it your mom will be approved since she has her own business. Also, if she was given multiple entry in Australia that's gonna be a big help (one reason why my dad was given the same in his US visa). I'm praying they'll get approved tomorrow so they can attend my wedding.....I hope your mom too! Process is easy just pay Visa Fee in BPI, gather docs needed while filling out the form online and schedule interview. Good luck to you and your mom, still have lotsa time to apply

Hello! I do have a little knowledge about Tourist B1/B2 visa so I hope you can help me. From what I read, a person who wants to obtain a tourist visa must show strong ties to his/her home country. I think my Mother can show ties but I do not know if its strong and very compelling to the CO.

She's a Medical Technologist and once a Teacher for almost 20 years.

She has 2 doctoral degrees. PhD and Doctor of Management.

She now owns a school and have some land properties and some savings in the bank.

She have never been to the USA but traveled to places such as Australia and around Asia.

All her children are aged 22-30 which is considered adults and some are already married.

Now, I am not sure if its enough cos I always heard its so hard to obtain especially if she's coming from the Philippines. We want her on our wedding this year, we want her to be a part of our special day. It may be hard to obtain but we will try. How and where can she apply for a tourist visa? Are their any forms to fill up? If yes, how much? Does she need to get a medical exam? How long can this process be?