Is it okay if a co sponsor will apply for a tourist visa?

[Giskat09 2]

Hello,

I would like to ask about tourist visa. I have a cousin in the Philippines that i want to bring here in USA with a tourist visa. I will be the one who will file for her here in USA and i'm going to finance all the expenses so my question is,

is it okay for me to apply for my cousin or she should be the one?

[mrs.smithelia 2]

Your cousin is the one that has to apply for the B2 (tourist) visa and she has to prove on her own merits that she can afford the trip and that she has strong ties to her country and will return before her I94 expires. See here http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwhniv7.html and here http://manila.usembassy.gov/demonstrating-ties.html for more info

Edited May 22, 2013 by mrs.smithelia

[Darnell 8,479]

GisKat09 - I have never heard of what you are attempting.

Please explain a bit more?

Thanks !

[Harsh_77 718]

You cannot bring anyone on the tourist visa, you can write a letter you will bear all the expense of the trip, which she can produce during her interview at consulate.

Normally those letters don’t mean anything, mainly your cousin will have to prove she has strong ties in her home country and she would not overstay her visa.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

There is no sponsoring for tourist visas.

[Darnell 8,479]

GisKat09 - hey ! Can explain a bit more, please?

[SAT 9,609]

I did what they call an "I-134 package" for my brother in law. It was hand carried to the visitor visa interview in Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian consulate browsed through it, granted the visa. But also stated that the I-134 really didn't have a bearing in the case. He was told that some consulates/ embassies will consider an I-134.

[Ben Thardunthat 4]

An I-134 is NOT LEGALLY ENFORCEABLE, therefore, it has NO positive effect on the outcome of a tourist visa application.....none....zero....nada...and the applicant must apply for the visa him or herself...no one in the US can apply for a tourist visa for anyone.

[SAT 9,609]

Just stating what was done by me. And I didn't apply for for visa, my brother in law did.

[timmytiny 1]

Your cousin need to apply the b1/b2 visa. But you can sponsor her financially, as far as i can remember, there is a section there that will ask whos gonna pay for your trip, etc.... Something like that.... Also, my friend's husband made an invitation letter (w the help of a lawyer )and indicated that all expenses will be shouldered by him. Be reminded that your cousin still needs to prove that she got a strong tie here, like a high paying job..... Or business, or assets....( my friends mom is a mary kay sales director and she was approved) hope this helps you:))

[Giskat09 2]

Ok thanks everyone!!!!