Need Advice: US Tourist Visa

[mhark033 0]

I am 23 y.o. and im having only 100k as my savings.

is my money is ok? how much money do i need?

i have a permanent job in a prominent company here in the philippines having 35k-45K salary per month?

Please give me some tip for passing the Interview.

[Hypnos 6,578]

The consular officer will likely make their decision before you even set foot in the embassy, you're just going there to find out what it is in person.

There is no magic bullet figure or formula for how to get a tourist visa. Generally, you must demonstrate strong ties to your home country that necessitate your return to it, such as a job, lease, mortgage, property, higher education, etc.

[mhark033 0]

The consular officer will likely make their decision before you even set foot in the embassy, you're just going there to find out what it is in person.

There is no magic bullet figure or formula for how to get a tourist visa. Generally, you must demonstrate strong ties to your home country that necessitate your return to it, such as a job, lease, mortgage, property, higher education, etc.

Hi thank you for your kind response.

I have only my family and my job as well as my friends as my tie to my home country. Is this reasonable enough for the consular to give me US tourist Visa?

[Hypnos 6,578]

If I had to guess I'd say no, but you'll find out on the day.

Edited April 29, 2014 by Hypnos

[aaron2020 11,651]

Hi thank you for your kind response.

I have only my family and my job as well as my friends as my tie to my home country. Is this reasonable enough for the consular to give me US tourist Visa?

Hi,

No one can answer this because no one knows your specific circumstances.

[mhark033 0]

Hi Aaron

what you mean by my circumstance?

Hi hypnos

why no?

can you give me guys some hint to have so that i can show my strong tie?

[mhark033 0]

If I had to guess I'd say no, but you'll find out on the day.

why? you'd say no? can you have an example of a strong tie?

Hi,

No one can answer this because no one knows your specific circumstances.

what do you mean by my specific circumstance?

[Hypnos 6,578]

Owning property.

A contract of employment.

Attending university.

Things like that. It's extremely difficult for younger people to obtain a tourist visa from the Philippines or other third-world countries, because by law the consular officer must presume that every applicant is an intending immigrant unless they can prove otherwise. You must convince them that it isn't your intention to remain in the US beyond your authorised stay.

[mhark033 0]

Owning property.

A contract of employment.

Attending university.

Things like that. It's extremely difficult for younger people to obtain a tourist visa from the Philippines or other third-world countries, because by law the consular officer must presume that every applicant is an intending immigrant unless they can prove otherwise. You must convince them that it isn't your intention to remain in the US beyond your authorised stay.

I have here in my pile,

Certificate of employment stating my salary and status

and Certificate of Leave stating my approve vacation leave.

I have my transcript of records from my college stating my very good school records

what else can you add for this?

[Hypnos 6,578]

Nothing. You can't invent evidence, you just take what you have on the day and hope. I've seen younger people get approved for tourist visas from the Philippines, but more often than not it seems they're denied.

[mhark033 0]

Nothing. You can't invent evidence, you just take what you have on the day and hope. I've seen younger people get approved for tourist visas from the Philippines, but more often than not it seems they're denied.

Ok but for those fortunate enough, are there above the poverty line? because as per my situation is, i am above the poverty line. My family and me have a good life but not rich.

Nothing. You can't invent evidence, you just take what you have on the day and hope. I've seen younger people get approved for tourist visas from the Philippines, but more often than not it seems they're denied.

i mean for those who fortunate to have us tourist visa, what are their economic status?

[JE57 239]

One thing that I've heard helps is if you have some travel history... Some proof that you have not overstayed previous visa's. My finance tried to get a tourist visa before we were engaged and the answer was no, There was no review of documents she brought with her, no real discussion of evidence she had of strong ties to the Philippines just a basic flat No you can't go. But you have a stable job with a decent salary. The evidence you need most is your ties to your family. The thing that will potentially kill your chances is if you are going to visit relatives that are already in the USA. Not that you can lie about it but don't think that having an aunt who is in the USA will help you it won't. But the travel history can be a big help.. The CO will look at your passport and if he/she sees that you've traveled before and not overstayed your visa that can help. If they look at your passport and see this is the first time you've ever left the country and your headed to the USA my guess is you might as well not spend the money for the trip to the Embassy. Bottom line the CO has ultimate decision and by law they have to assume you'll go and never return that can be a big hurdle to overcome. Good luck.

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

Why do you want to go to the US and for how long?

Have you travelled before? If not, why not, considering you make decent money?

Do you have any ties to the US (family there)

Have you applied for a US visa before?

The answers to those questions will also influence your chances, but overall I think the others are correct- it is difficult for a young, single person to get a tourist visa.

[mhark033 0]

One thing that I've heard helps is if you have some travel history... Some proof that you have not overstayed previous visa's. My finance tried to get a tourist visa before we were engaged and the answer was no, There was no review of documents she brought with her, no real discussion of evidence she had of strong ties to the Philippines just a basic flat No you can't go. But you have a stable job with a decent salary. The evidence you need most is your ties to your family. The thing that will potentially kill your chances is if you are going to visit relatives that are already in the USA. Not that you can lie about it but don't think that having an aunt who is in the USA will help you it won't. But the travel history can be a big help.. The CO will look at your passport and if he/she sees that you've traveled before and not overstayed your visa that can help. If they look at your passport and see this is the first time you've ever left the country and your headed to the USA my guess is you might as well not spend the money for the trip to the Embassy. Bottom line the CO has ultimate decision and by law they have to assume you'll go and never return that can be a big hurdle to overcome. Good luck.

Hi, i have no travel history. i have no family in the US. i will visit my friend thier for tourism specialy to visit disneyland and to have some rest for work because since i graduated in college last 2012 i already had my 1st job. I just need to relax thier and stay away from stress

[Girl from Celebes 588]

I have here in my pile,

Certificate of employment stating my salary and status

and Certificate of Leave stating my approve vacation leave.

I have my transcript of records from my college stating my very good school records

what else can you add for this?

Having an excellent school records is nothing to do with strong ties to your home country. I applied B-2 visa back in 2010. I worked at one of well-established companies in my country. I brought my saving bank account book, land certificate, my credit cards billing statements, insurance policies, letter from my employer stated I am one of their employees and will going back at certain date for my work commitment.

The consular officer who interviewed me did not even look up to those papers I brought after she asked me who I will going to visit to the US which was I replied back, " my boyfriend". She then gave me a green paper stating " filing petition for K-1 visa".

Again, it is up to you how good you're to prove that you'll come back to your home country. It is no harm to try and will cost you money to pay visa fee. You'll never know what outcome is if you don't try. Good luck and please come back here and tell us what the result is.

Edited April 29, 2014 by Girl from Celebes