a tourist visa

[Truc Brown 0]

Tôi muốn đến Mỹ và thăm bạn trai của tôi cùng gia đình của anh ấy. Nhưng kể từ khi tôi chưa bao giờ đi du lịch nước ngoài , tôi không biết những thủ tục và quá trình để có thể xin được một visa du lịch Mỹ trong 25 ngày.

Tôi sẽ rất cám ơn những lời khuyên và chỉ dẫn của các bạn.

Thanks so much.

Truc.

[Dave&Roza 748]

Tôi muốn đến Mỹ và thăm bạn trai của tôi cùng gia đình của anh ấy. Nhưng kể từ khi tôi chưa bao giờ đi du lịch nước ngoài , tôi không biết những thủ tục và quá trình để có thể xin được một visa du lịch Mỹ trong 25 ngày.

Tôi sẽ rất cám ơn những lời khuyên và chỉ dẫn của các bạn.

Thanks so much.

Truc.

A person applying for a tourist visa must show strong ties to their home country so the Embassy will not think they are using the tourist visa to immigrate. It is up to them to show these ties like other family members, a job, property, etc that will entice them to return to the home country. There is nothing the USC can do to help with this process.

Oh by the way, it is expected that you use English in the upper forums. If you want to use a native language then ask the mods to move this to a regional forum.

Dave

[Truc Brown 0]

yes , i am sorry, i will use English....but i don't know all what i need to do for all. i want to receive your knows...Thanks

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

Dave&Roza already told you- you need to show good reason why you will return. I am not sure what your first post said, but some good reasons are:

- a minor child staying behind

- owning a good business

- being enrolled and already having paid university fees for next year

[Truc Brown 0]

I want to go to America and visit my boyfriend and his family. But since I have never traveled overseas, I do not know the procedures and processes to be able to obtain a U.S. tourist visa for 25 days.

I will be grateful for advice and guidance.

Thanks so much

truc

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

Well, you are clearly not from Tenessee, so I'd start by changing your profile. Once we know which country you are from, maybe members from that country can help. Two things:

- Check the website for the US embassy in your country, it should explain how to apply.

- It is not impossible, but very unlikely a young single lady with a US boyfriend will get a tourist visa.

[Truc Brown 0]

No she is not from Tennessee, but I am.

She has very strong ties to her home country as she has parents and many other local family members as well and being a teacher of young children.

I have checked the US Embassy website in Vietnam and it states the same requirements. Ties to her local country and well as financial support

from me during her time here in America.

I have reviewed all the requirements and found no issue on why a tourist visa should not be approved. I guess that's why they call it "tourist visa"

I obtained a tourist visa when I traveled to Vietnam and I had to meet the same requirements.

But your comment regarding a young lady having a US boyfriend confuses me. Even though you state "not impossible" but very unlikely,

what information do you have or know that would prevent her from receiving a tourist visa.

- Ron

Well, you are clearly not from Tenessee, so I'd start by changing your profile. Once we know which country you are from, maybe members from that country can help. Two things:

- Check the website for the US embassy in your country, it should explain how to apply.

- It is not impossible, but very unlikely a young single lady with a US boyfriend will get a tourist visa.

Hi Dave,

Thank you for the reply. I will have all future posts moved to the correct forum.

Thank you,

Ron

A person applying for a tourist visa must show strong ties to their home country so the Embassy will not think they are using the tourist visa to immigrate. It is up to them to show these ties like other family members, a job, property, etc that will entice them to return to the home country. There is nothing the USC can do to help with this process.

Oh by the way, it is expected that you use English in the upper forums. If you want to use a native language then ask the mods to move this to a regional forum.

Dave

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

They will be concerned that she will use the tourist visa to go marry you and stay, ie commit visa fraud. There is no harm in applying- as long as she does not lie, all you have to loose is the application fee, as a denial will not affect any future spousal of fiance visa you may wish to persue.

I am glad you got your tourist visa to Vietnam, but you really cannot compare the two countries/ visa processes. My experience comes from 6 years on this site, and many people I have seen approved and denied a tourist visa under various circumstances.

[Truc Brown 0]

Yes I see your point about comparing the two countries tourist visa processes. If they don't know, there is no possible way for us to be married in Tennessee without having proper U.S. valid ID, such as Drivers License, SSN,

but rules and requirements must be met. I hope all goes well.

Thanks,

-Ron

They will be concerned that she will use the tourist visa to go marry you and stay, ie commit visa fraud. There is no harm in applying- as long as she does not lie, all you have to loose is the application fee, as a denial will not affect any future spousal of fiance visa you may wish to persue.

I am glad you got your tourist visa to Vietnam, but you really cannot compare the two countries/ visa processes. My experience comes from 6 years on this site, and many people I have seen approved and denied a tourist visa under various circumstances.

[Dave&Roza 748]

Yes I see your point about comparing the two countries tourist visa processes. If they don't know, there is no possible way for us to be married in Tennessee without having proper U.S. valid ID, such as Drivers License, SSN,

but rules and requirements must be met. I hope all goes well.

Thanks,

-Ron

Are you sure about this requirement? My wife was able to get married to me with her passport as a valid form of ID. No SSN required. If TN is that bad then go to Las Vegas and get married and have a good honeymon too. You will find that the US views the world in several catagories. First World are those economically on par with the US and most people can come and go as they please. Second World countries are those that are only slightly behind the US and it depend on the applicant's social status as to whether they are granted a tourist visa. Then there are the Third World and high fraud countries. Those it is almost impossible to get a tourist visa and also very hard to get an immigrant visa from due to the misuse of those that have come before. From what I have read on here, Vietnam is a hard place to get an immigration visa from, so chances of getting a tourist visa would be slim. I would say try and show her strong ties to Vietnam, but realize that having a US boyfriend is a very significant strike against her. You can always meet in a country that both of you can visit, but I understand you wanting her to see the US and where she might live.

Good luck,

Dave

[Truc Brown 0]

I meant only a form of valid U.S. ID, not foreign passport.

I have checked and double checked the requirements from the U.S. Embassy website in Ho Chi Minh.

•You have strong ties to a residence in a foreign country which you do not intend to abandon

•Your trip to the United States will be for a definite temporary period and that you will leave upon the conclusion of your visit

•You have sufficient funds to cover the expenses of the visit and return passage.

•An itinerary for your visit to the U.S., including contact names, addresses, and telephone numbers in each city

•If an individual is sponsoring your trip, a letter from the sponsor regarding the purpose of your visit and financial evidence that he/she has sufficient funds to cover your travel and other expenses (for example, Form I-134 Affidavit of Support, tax returns, employment letters, pay stubs, bank account statements, etc.)

•Information about your employment, education, social or family relationships, and personal property can also help to demonstrate your ties in Vietnam

•Old passports containing previous visas are also useful

This is all that is listed on their website and I am quite sure we can provide all that information with no issues.

To be honest, I actually thought Vietnam was off the third world countries list.

I guess the most we have to lose is the application fee.

Are you sure about this requirement? My wife was able to get married to me with her passport as a valid form of ID. No SSN required. If TN is that bad then go to Las Vegas and get married and have a good honeymon too. You will find that the US views the world in several catagories. First World are those economically on par with the US and most people can come and go as they please. Second World countries are those that are only slightly behind the US and it depend on the applicant's social status as to whether they are granted a tourist visa. Then there are the Third World and high fraud countries. Those it is almost impossible to get a tourist visa and also very hard to get an immigrant visa from due to the misuse of those that have come before. From what I have read on here, Vietnam is a hard place to get an immigration visa from, so chances of getting a tourist visa would be slim. I would say try and show her strong ties to Vietnam, but realize that having a US boyfriend is a very significant strike against her. You can always meet in a country that both of you can visit, but I understand you wanting her to see the US and where she might live.

Good luck,

Dave

[Boiler 46,124]

Sounds like you are expecting this relationship to progress, I would include whatever you have to show your move to Vietnam.

[Dave&Roza 748]

I meant only a form of valid U.S. ID, not foreign passport.

I have checked and double checked the requirements from the U.S. Embassy website in Ho Chi Minh.

•You have strong ties to a residence in a foreign country which you do not intend to abandon

•Your trip to the United States will be for a definite temporary period and that you will leave upon the conclusion of your visit

•You have sufficient funds to cover the expenses of the visit and return passage.

•An itinerary for your visit to the U.S., including contact names, addresses, and telephone numbers in each city

•If an individual is sponsoring your trip, a letter from the sponsor regarding the purpose of your visit and financial evidence that he/she has sufficient funds to cover your travel and other expenses (for example, Form I-134 Affidavit of Support, tax returns, employment letters, pay stubs, bank account statements, etc.)

•Information about your employment, education, social or family relationships, and personal property can also help to demonstrate your ties in Vietnam

•Old passports containing previous visas are also useful

This is all that is listed on their website and I am quite sure we can provide all that information with no issues.

To be honest, I actually thought Vietnam was off the third world countries list.

I guess the most we have to lose is the application fee.

I was actually replying to your statement about getting married in TN and you stating the need for a valid US ID and SSN. The SNN requirement is still listed by most counties in the US but unenforceable.

Dave

[Truc Brown 0]

I actually just did a search for marriage license requirements for the state of Las Vegas and found that a foreign government ID with DOB would be enough.

Surprising to say the least

http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/Depts/clerk/Services/Documents/Identification%20Requirements.pdf

I was actually replying to your statement about getting married in TN and you stating the need for a valid US ID and SSN. The SNN requirement is still listed by most counties in the US but unenforceable.

Dave

[Boiler 46,124]