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JepJep Newbie

JepJep   0

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Hi! Good Day everyone! 

 

I just got a few questions regarding with my plan of applying for Tourist Visa. 

I am from the Philippines but currently working in Saudi Arabia. Am i allowed to apply for that visa here? 

And what is my chance of acquiring the visa if i am:

-single, 28 y/o

-no property in my home country

-a nurse graduate

-have relatives in US

-just enough savings(i think) 

 I hoping for your insights... Thank you... 

KULtoATL Experienced

KULtoATL   1,551

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Yes, you can apply for your B2 in Saudi Arabia if you are a current resident there. However, there is probably just a very slim chance of being granted one. No harm trying though.

For my I-129F, K-1, AOS, EAD, AP and ROC detailed timelines, please refer to my timeline page :)

ROC filed on December 1, 2020, assigned to SRC, approved within 106 days on February 18, 2021.

My sincerest gratitude to all VJers, especially the late geowrian.

 

geowrian Grand Master

geowrian   22,338

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You sure are. My Filipino fiancee did, and a few of her coworkers are doing so right now to join our wedding. :)

 

That said, you really don't have any strong ties to return back. I'm sorry. You can try, but I'm doubtful. The only thing to lose is the application fee, though.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

JepJep Newbie

JepJep   0

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@KULtoATL and @geowrian

Thank you for your answers, i think those remarks are enough for my questions. 😃

But do you think travelling from other coutries before would help my application to get a positive outcome? 

Cause from 2011 I've been to several countries like Macau, HK, China, Switzerland  for leisure and Dubai(4months), France( a month) for work. 

And one more thing, my aunt had just established a small nursing home, would thatbe a red flag? 😁 

geowrian Grand Master

geowrian   22,338

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5 minutes ago, JepJep said:

But do you think travelling from other coutries before would help my application to get a positive outcome? 

Cause from 2011 I've been to several countries like Macau, HK, China, Switzerland  for leisure and Dubai(4months), France( a month) for work. 

And one more thing, my aunt had just established a small nursing home, would thatbe a red flag? 😁 

Yes, past travel is helpful.

No, I don't think that will be an issue. They're more concerned about 1) family that is likely to take care of you in the US if you didn't return home, and 2) immediate relatives who could potentially try to sponsor you for a green card. Either way, it's not something worth mentioning unless asked.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

JepJep Newbie

JepJep   0

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6 hours ago, geowrian said:

Yes, past travel is helpful.

No, I don't think that will be an issue. They're more concerned about 1) family that is likely to take care of you in the US if you didn't return home, and 2) immediate relatives who could potentially try to sponsor you for a green card. Either way, it's not something worth mentioning unless asked.

Thanks @geowrian. 

Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   46,086

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Let us know how you get on.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

 
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