Itinerary

[Phoebs25 0]

Good evening!

I wish to know suggestions regarding the format on making an itinerary as one of the evidences for visiting US.

Thanks in advance!

Phoebs

[KierenHby 899]

Itinerary print-out from a website, or a hard copy from a travel agent.

[Phoebs25 0]

I meant of the description on how would I spend my holiday in US. Thanks!

[az2014 381]

I meant of the description on how would I spend my holiday in US. Thanks!

For what purpose? Not needed for B2 visa.

[Phoebs25 0]

According to what I've read, one of the supporting documents is my travel itinerary and/or other explanation about my planned trip.

[aleful 1,905]

hi

what you need is to prove strong ties to your country, you have to convince the officer that you will return

they don't care how you spend your vacation here, you need to gather evidence on your need to return to your country

are you married and leaving behind a spouse or children? what proof do you have to convince them that you won't stay?

[az2014 381]

According to what I've read, one of the supporting documents is my travel itinerary and/or other explanation about my planned trip.

Ok well according to someone who has a B2 visa (me), 1 question was asked about what I am going to be doing in the USA, and at least 10 were asked about my ties to my home country, so focus on that.

[Phoebs25 0]

I appreciate aleful. I am actually applying the visa outside of my country which I know would be difficult. I am from Philippines and I am currently working in Thailand and been collecting documents I needed that I have read from the us consulate's website such as letter from my employer, pay slips, proof that I could pay for the trip and proof of my residence etc. Unfortunately, I don't have any properties from my home country or even from where I live at the moment that I have read many times which will serve as a strong evidence. But I would still want to try for the sake of visiting my boyfriend's mom as it will be her first time to meet me along the side it's been always my dream to go to the Disney world.

P.s. my boyfriend has been living here in Thailand too for 9 straight years and felt that it's his obligation to somehow visit his own country as well. Might be a great holiday if he could tour with me around and visit his family.

[aleful 1,905]

hi

then there you have your main reason, you don't need an itinerary

your purpose for traveling is to meet or to be with your boyfriend's family and sightseeing

you have to disclose that you have an American boyfriend, who lives in Thailand and that you want to meet his family

[Phoebs25 0]

hi

then there you have your main reason, you don't need an itinerary

your purpose for traveling is to meet or to be with your boyfriend's family and sightseeing

you have to disclose that you have an American boyfriend, who lives in Thailand and that you want to meet his family

Thanks again Aleful. Do you think that disclosing this, along with no property or kids in my home country or Thailand, that that will be a reason for denial?

What about showing money in the bank in Thailand? Will that make a difference or no?

Any tips you can give me for proof I'll come back will be appreciated.

[JFH 12,191]

We can't say whether you will be approved or denied. It's not our decision to make. It's your visa.

I assume your boyfriend works in Thailand? That is in your favour that your boyfriend is in Thailand. You would stand almost no chance if your boyfriend was living in the USA. If he works and you work then take evidence of that. If he doesn't work, it will be difficult for you because there is nothing to stop him from staying with his mother when you go to the US and you staying with him there. At least if he has a job and property in Thailand and is settled there then you both have multiple reasons to return.

[JayJayH 546]

Good evening!

I wish to know suggestions regarding the format on making an itinerary as one of the evidences for visiting US.

Thanks in advance!

Phoebs

Little misconception which I'm going to debunk right here - They really care very little about what you'll be doing in the U.S., so long as it reasonably falls within the category of "visit" or "tourism." Whether you plan to spend a weekend at Disneyland, two weeks bird watching in Florida or visit your aunt and uncle in Montana is irrelevant. What is relevant is the following:

1. You will leave the U.S. before the expiry of your I-94 (usually 180 days for B2)

2. You can pay for your trip.

3. You are visiting the U.S. - No work, school or other non-touristy shenanigans, they have student and/or work visas for that.

If you can reasonably convince the consular officer of the above, you'll have a tourist visa stamped in your passport. Where in the U.S. you'll be conducting your vacationing is irrelevant. The only reason they ask would be - In context of a broader picture - to make sure you have something planned out and that you're not just hopping on a plane to set up shop or end up costing taxpayers money. If you want to present an itinerary, you could just bring some receipts for airfares, hotels, rental car, summer camp, Sea World etc.

[Phoebs25 0]

We can't say whether you will be approved or denied. It's not our decision to make. It's your visa.

I assume your boyfriend works in Thailand? That is in your favour that your boyfriend is in Thailand. You would stand almost no chance if your boyfriend was living in the USA. If he works and you work then take evidence of that. If he doesn't work, it will be difficult for you because there is nothing to stop him from staying with his mother when you go to the US and you staying with him there. At least if he has a job and property in Thailand and is settled there then you both have multiple reasons to return.

Hello, yes I know not your decision. What I ask is about your opinion whether money in the bank in Thailand and proof of job and apartment rental contract will be enough to convince the officer.

And advice on the best way to present things to achieve my goal of visiting USA.

Edited July 1, 2016 by Phoebs25