Tourist visa for my parents for the wedding

[Irah 5]

Hi there! I have another question to post. I was recently approved for k1 visa. I will be going there probably end of feb. my question is, is it possible that my fiance can invite my parents to attend our wedding?

My parents already had a tourist visa approved in going to australia and went back home after two months. My dad is retired in military and worked outside the country for 12 years, resigned from work and finally decided to retire here in the phils.

My mother is a govt employee here in the phil, she is a teacher.

They want to attend our wedding in US. They will be the ones to pay for the trip and the expenses of their stay.

Is it possible for them to apply even if i am on a k1 visa? Thank u for the replies.

[redvelvet 12]

Yes, they can apply for US tourist visa.

[Irah 5]

Yes, they can apply for US tourist visa.

Thank u again, redvelvet.. Do u have an idea of the time frame in applying the us tourist visa? Im worried that they wont be able to attend because it will take time for them to apply the tourist visa

[redvelvet 12]

If they apply now, they can get an interview in 2 months. There are a lot of applicants for tourist visa. You can have your fiance write a letter to your parents but sometimes they do not ask for it, but have it ready just in case. And put your fiance's info (name and address) on their application form. Make sure they have the documents to prove their ties to the country.

Here's the application process: http://manila.usembassy.gov/niv-application.html

Good luck!!!

[LSnBigBear 61]

Hi I do not want to bring bad news but here goes. Yes your parents can apply for tourist visa. The likelyhood of them being approved are not so high. They must have assets in the Philippines to show The Embassy they will not over stay and will return to the Philippines. They must have a lot of money in their RP banking account and or have land, businesses, homes, rentals etc to show they need to return to RP to run their businesses. The US Embassy grants few tourist visa as unfortunately Philippines citizens do not come back if they get to western country. You can apply. But keep in mind the above. I am not sure what island you live on. But in Cebu there is Blue Horizons Travel Service. They do a good job taking care of the paperwork as well as "sample" interview your parents in this case. Cost is about $100 upcharge per person. Good luck

[Tintin and Mike 127]

Your parents needs to show strong ties to the Philippines, strong enough for the interviewing officer to conclude that the applicant(s) will compel him or her to return at the end of a temporary stay in the US.

Check out this link:

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

Good luck!

[raf.luv.leah 5]

I'm going through the same thing. I prepared all the requirements for my parents and their interview is scheduled in late February.

Here is a draft of the cover letter on their list of documents:

February 25, 2013

Dear USEM Officer:

Please see below Table of Contents of this binder.

I. PERSONAL INFORMATION

1. Passports

1.1 Mama - EB69xxxxx

1.2 Daddy - EB70xxxxx

2. Visa appointment letter

3. CEAC confirmation letter

3.1 Mama - CEACAA002xxxxx

3.2 Daddy - CEACAA002xxxxx

4. Proof of MRV payments

4.1 Mama – 347xxxxx

4.2 Daddy - 695xxxxx

II. PURPOSE OF TRIP

5. Birth certificate of Daughter (Leah)

6. K-1 visa and passport of Daughter

7. One-way flight itinerary to USA of Daughter

8. Wedding invitation and program of Daughter

III. PLAN TO REMAIN FOR SPECIFIC, LIMITED PERIOD OF TIME IN THE USA

9. Proposed round trip flight itinerary to USA of Mama and Daddy

10. Confirmed 4-night hotel accommodations in USA of Mama and Daddy

IV. EVIDENCE OF FUNDS TO COVER EXPENSES IN THE USA

11. Bank certifications

12. Credit card statements

V. EVIDENCE OF COMPELLING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC TIES IN THE PHILIPPINES

13. Birth certificates of Sons (Felix Jr. and Roi)

14. School enrollment papers of Sons

15. Family Photos

16. Certificates of employment

16.1. Mama – XYZ Academy

16.2. Daddy – XYZ Philippines Inc.

17. Office Photos

VI. EVIDENCE OF RESIDENCE IN THE PHILIPPINES AS WELL AS OTHER BINDING INVESTMENTS AND PROPERTIES

18. House and lot title of residence in Manila

19. Car titles

20. Investment papers in XYZ Properties

My wedding will be sad without my parents. I love them very much. Please let us be together on my special day!

Thanks and best regards.

Leah, their only daughter

If you want to compare notes, just PM me.

[Irah 5]

I'm going through the same thing. I prepared all the requirements for my parents and their interview is scheduled in late February.

Here is a draft of the cover letter on their list of documents:

February 25, 2013

Dear USEM Officer:

Please see below Table of Contents of this binder.

I. PERSONAL INFORMATION

1. Passports

1.1 Mama - EB69xxxxx

1.2 Daddy - EB70xxxxx

2. Visa appointment letter

3. CEAC confirmation letter

3.1 Mama - CEACAA002xxxxx

3.2 Daddy - CEACAA002xxxxx

4. Proof of MRV payments

4.1 Mama – 347xxxxx

4.2 Daddy - 695xxxxx

II. PURPOSE OF TRIP

5. Birth certificate of Daughter (Leah)

6. K-1 visa and passport of Daughter

7. One-way flight itinerary to USA of Daughter

8. Wedding invitation and program of Daughter

III. PLAN TO REMAIN FOR SPECIFIC, LIMITED PERIOD OF TIME IN THE USA

9. Proposed round trip flight itinerary to USA of Mama and Daddy

10. Confirmed 4-night hotel accommodations in USA of Mama and Daddy

IV. EVIDENCE OF FUNDS TO COVER EXPENSES IN THE USA

11. Bank certifications

12. Credit card statements

V. EVIDENCE OF COMPELLING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC TIES IN THE PHILIPPINES

13. Birth certificates of Sons (Felix Jr. and Roi)

14. School enrollment papers of Sons

15. Family Photos

16. Certificates of employment

16.1. Mama – XYZ Academy

16.2. Daddy – XYZ Philippines Inc.

17. Office Photos

VI. EVIDENCE OF RESIDENCE IN THE PHILIPPINES AS WELL AS OTHER BINDING INVESTMENTS AND PROPERTIES

18. House and lot title of residence in Manila

19. Car titles

20. Investment papers in XYZ Properties

My wedding will be sad without my parents. I love them very much. Please let us be together on my special day!

Thanks and best regards.

Leah, their only daughter

If you want to compare notes, just PM me.

Wow!!! Thank u so much for this!! Really.. I worried about this.. Anyway.. How long was your parents proccessed the visa application?

[raf.luv.leah 5]

Wow!!! Thank u so much for this!! Really.. I worried about this.. Anyway.. How long was your parents proccessed the visa application?

I don't want to jump the gun, they aren't approved yet.

One thing though, my parents' interview is taking place around 6 weeks from when I called USEM to schedule it, so if you're leaving soon, you may want to move fast.

[Irah 5]

I don't want to jump the gun, they aren't approved yet.

One thing though, my parents' interview is taking place around 6 weeks from when I called USEM to schedule it, so if you're leaving soon, you may want to move fast.

Iet'a pray that they will pass... Thank u for the reply

[raf.luv.leah 5]

My parents got approved. :-)

[X Factor 1,112]

My parents got approved. :-)

Amazing

[LSnBigBear 61]

Wow that's good. Few get approved. Congratulations

[Irah 5]

My parents got approved. :-)

wow! congrats! you are so blessed sis.. anyway, can i ask your parent's experience, what were the documents asked from your parents and what are the interview questions? Thank you in advance sis...=) again, congratulations! :dance:

[Hank_ 9,174]

That IS amazing! Very happy for you.