Tourist visa for student?

[spn1025 38]

Does anyone know of a filipino college student who was able to get a tourist visa to America?

Since students (talking about 18+ college students) generally live at home with their parents and don't have full time jobs, they really don't have anything to prove as "strong ties" to the Philippines.

I would like my wife's sister to come visit here, but i don't know if it's possible because of the "strong ties" situation.

Would re-enrollment in college for the next semester qualify as a "strong tie"?

Any other suggestions? Or is this just wishful thinking?

[Hypnos 6,576]

Wishful thinking.

[sheree 2]

Sorry to pop your bubble but that is in fact "wishful thinking".. The probability is remote.

[Delboy 6]

Does anyone know of a filipino college student who was able to get a tourist visa to America?

Since students (talking about 18+ college students) generally live at home with their parents and don't have full time jobs, they really don't have anything to prove as "strong ties" to the Philippines.

I would like my wife's sister to come visit here, but i don't know if it's possible because of the "strong ties" situation.

Would re-enrollment in college for the next semester qualify as a "strong tie"?

Any other suggestions? Or is this just wishful thinking?

To be realistic its very difficult to convene a CO that a 18 yr old student from Phili with relatives in US have strong ties or reasons to go back to phili.

The philosophy and policy of the US embassy is that you are a intended immigrant till proven otherwise.

Edited October 27, 2013 by Delboy

[apple21 953]

You can try and find out for yourself.

[Boiler 45,466]

No harm in trying,

[notusinganymore 31]

Does anyone know of a filipino college student who was able to get a tourist visa to America?

Since students (talking about 18+ college students) generally live at home with their parents and don't have full time jobs, they really don't have anything to prove as "strong ties" to the Philippines.

I would like my wife's sister to come visit here, but i don't know if it's possible because of the "strong ties" situation.

Would re-enrollment in college for the next semester qualify as a "strong tie"?

Any other suggestions? Or is this just wishful thinking?

A classmate of mine in high school went to the US on a tourist visa when she was still in college (around 19 or 20 years old). She had an aunt here in the US and it is where she stayed while she was here. It is possible. I would say that a re-enrollment can be proof of ties to the Philippines. Also if the main family members such as parents are in the Philippines and proof that the person applying is still a dependent of the parents. Like what everyone is saying, there is a risk and you have to try and see if the proof you have is enough and you have convinced the CO. I would say that it is possible though. Good luck with it if you decide to try

[jan22 3,052]

The philosophy and policy of the US embassy is that you are a intended immigrant till proven otherwise.

Actually, it's not the philosophy and policy of the embassy --- it's the law passed by Congress The Section 214b that people refer as to why they were denied is part of the Immigration and Nationality Act. It says the interviewing officers have to assume the person is an intending immigrant until they show otherwise.

[Morningmist 76]

I'm surprised by the wishful thinking take on the tourist visa by some. if you can prove strong ties, then you'll get it otherwise no. some of my friends did come to the US to visit their relatives while still in college. I don't know when they got their visa though. some came here during undergrad to check out the campuses before enrolling for grad school.

[Hypnos 6,576]

I'm surprised by the wishful thinking take on the tourist visa by some. if you can prove strong ties, then you'll get it otherwise no. some of my friends did come to the US to visit their relatives while still in college. I don't know when they got their visa though. some came here during undergrad to check out the campuses before enrolling for grad school.

You have to bear in mind the country of origin, in this case the Philippines. It's highly unlikely a young adult with few ties to the Philippines is going to be granted a tourist visa. In saying that, all they have to lose is the application fee.

[jon&rexie 0]

Does anyone know of a filipino college student who was able to get a tourist visa to America?

Since students (talking about 18+ college students) generally live at home with their parents and don't have full time jobs, they really don't have anything to prove as "strong ties" to the Philippines.

I would like my wife's sister to come visit here, but i don't know if it's possible because of the "strong ties" situation.

Would re-enrollment in college for the next semester qualify as a "strong tie"?

Any other suggestions? Or is this just wishful thinking?

OP, what happened to your sister in law's visa application? I am planning to have my sister apply for one too. She is a college student and plans to vacay here in the summer time for just a month. Let me know. Thanks!

[RhettVoe 282]

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