Will I get a tourism visa if I apply?

[moemoe12 0]

Good day everyone,

I will post the following facts about my situation:

1. I am a 28 year old Palestinian female.

2. I do not have a passport, i only hold a "Travel Document" issued by the Egyptian Authorities.

3. I never visited Egypt. I was born and raised (and still living) in Saudi Arabia.

My question is: How do I travel to the US for one week tourism? Will they look at my application? Does anyone have had any experience in this kind of situations?

Thank you all.

[CC90 90]

Yes, they will definitely look at your application, but you are stateless. As such, ties to any country are tough to prove. Your main challenge is to convince them that you will not seek asylum upon arriving in the US, among also proving that you have enough going on in Saudi Arabia to compel you to return.

If you've been living in KSA for a long period of time and have a job, family, etc., your chances are better.

[moemoe12 0]

Thank you CC90,

May I ask whether you are speaking from experience or just in general?

I am ready to apply for tourist visa. The problem is that i do not know how many months will they give me, and i probably have to present some kind of air tickets, hotel reservations...etc.

Thanks again for the positive feedback.

[Stressed Out 81]

They specifically tell you on the embassy websites never to make reservartions before getting a visa since you never have a guarantee that you'll be approved. They won't ask for reservations, only when you plan on going/returning. If you can get travel insurance (for cancellations) that wouldn't hurt, but as said the plane tickets, etc. are not a requirement at the interview, much less recommended by USCIS.

Edited August 12, 2013 by Stressed Out

[CC90 90]

USCIS doesn't have anything to do with tourist visas. Only the State Department and CBP are involved.

The amount of time you would be allowed to stay would be determined when you arrive, not when you get the visa.

And no, reservations/tickets are not required to apply, but certainly when you arrive.

Coming from KSA to the US for 1 week is a short trip. Are you sure it's purely for tourism purposes?

Edited August 12, 2013 by CC90

[moemoe12 0]

Thanks gentlemen,

It seems easier than I thought. Yes, the tourism will be for one week (or maximum 10 days). This is part of our honeymoon and the other part will be spent in France.

[CC90 90]

DEFINITELY get your Schengen visa before applying for the US visa. It will definitely help you out.

[Boiler 45,981]

Or a Passport.

[Vietnam visa 0]

Yes,you may get visa but you have to wait a little bit of time because you are staying in Saudi Arabia.First of all you should apply for a visa as soon as possible.You do not have enough time to apply for standard services,emergency visa services will help you a lot,you can have Approval letter within 1 day/half day or a few hours.Emergency visa application is not recommended due to high visa charges and not convenient for you.

[Boiler 45,981]

Spam, glorious SPAM!

[moemoe12 0]

I do not mind paying extra $ to get my visa approved within a short time. The standard service may take several weeks (or several months in my situation). Thanks.

[Boiler 45,981]

Duh

[jan22 3,056]

I do not mind paying extra $ to get my visa approved within a short time. The standard service may take several weeks (or several months in my situation). Thanks.

There is no way paying extra money will get a U.S. tourist visa approved faster. Anyone telling you that is likely just wanting to take you money. I think only the /Embassy people can agree to take a case as an emergency (and don't think a honeymoon is what they call an emergency -- but congratulations!). But they don't charge for treating it like an emergency.

[moemoe12 0]

Now the question is: Once I start filling up the form, what nationality do I select? My country (Palestine) is not listed.

I am stateless and was born in Saudi Arabia.