Tourist Visa for a 17 year old

[Sm1smom 255]

4 hours ago, LisaRee said:

Yes, this is the crux of the matter. Just here wondering if there are things to present that may help prove this stance. The individual is looking to start college after this vacation. Has anyone presented admission letters or such ?

 

Im sure young persons have gone on such vacations before and just here wondering how they substantiate attachment to home country.

Why isn’t the individual applying for a student visa if the individual is looking at starting college after the vacation?

[JFH 12,191]

8 hours ago, LisaRee said:

wants to spend the gap months/year visiting places

Other places outside the US? That would help if he/she has an itinerary that reflects a gap year itinerary - multiple countries. I don't know many that spend a gap year holed up at a rejativr's house. Usually the purpose of a traveling gap year is to see and experience as much of the world as possible. 

[Boiler 45,939]

52 minutes ago, JFH said:

Other places outside the US? That would help if he/she has an itinerary that reflects a gap year itinerary - multiple countries. I don't know many that spend a gap year holed up at a rejativr's house. Usually the purpose of a traveling gap year is to see and experience as much of the world as possible. 

That is normal.

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

10 hours ago, LisaRee said:

Thank you.

Im just worried because said individual is a recent high school leaver waiting to get into college and wants to spend the gap months/year visiting places. 'So i dont know how a 17 year old can prove ties to home country. The parents and siblings are also in the home country.

 

1 hour ago, JFH said:

Other places outside the US? That would help if he/she has an itinerary that reflects a gap year itinerary - multiple countries. I don't know many that spend a gap year holed up at a rejativr's house. Usually the purpose of a traveling gap year is to see and experience as much of the world as possible. 

Agree with these. Confirmation of a place and preferably a financial commitment at the college.

A decent itinerary and proof of funds to support it. If the relatives are funding/taking the young person around they can show this or send itinerary to the student to present. Other countries ideal but depends on length of gap period - it’s somewhat disconcerting that the OP is vague about the length of this, talking about 3 months in the US but then mentioning gap year.

 

 

[MacUK 983]

8 hours ago, Sm1smom said:

Why isn’t the individual applying for a student visa if the individual is looking at starting college after the vacation?

Nothing was said about starting college in the US

[Springrain22 427]

18 hours ago, LisaRee said:

Individual will be visiting family for the duration and will be catered to by them. They will also pay for the visa fees. This is to ensure its not wasted and to adequately manage expectations.

There's no visa for you under these terms. They can't pay for you. You must sponsor yourself. Until it's true, you won't get a tourist visa as there's no proof that you'll return home on time.

[LisaRee 11]

18 hours ago, WeGuyGal said:

Flimsy, but better if accompanied with tuition pmt receipt. Lots of college-agers miraculously fall in love with american Unis on a US visit. 

Okay. Thank you so much.

16 hours ago, Sm1smom said:

Why isn’t the individual applying for a student visa if the individual is looking at starting college after the vacation?

College in the home country.

[LisaRee 11]

3 hours ago, Springrain22 said:

There's no visa for you under these terms. They can't pay for you. You must sponsor yourself. Until it's true, you won't get a tourist visa as there's no proof that you'll return home on time.

Okay. This applies to minors as well?

NOTE: I am not a minor or the minor. I am married an undergoing an IR with my spouse at the moment.

[LisaRee 11]

13 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

 

Agree with these. Confirmation of a place and preferably a financial commitment at the college.

A decent itinerary and proof of funds to support it. If the relatives are funding/taking the young person around they can show this or send itinerary to the student to present. Other countries ideal but depends on length of gap period - it’s somewhat disconcerting that the OP is vague about the length of this, talking about 3 months in the US but then mentioning gap year.

 

 

Thank you for the highlighted suggestion. Really appreciated.

 

Í wasn't vague though. I stated a 3-month visit. How is this disconcerting?

[LisaRee 11]

15 hours ago, JFH said:

Other places outside the US? That would help if he/she has an itinerary that reflects a gap year itinerary - multiple countries. I don't know many that spend a gap year holed up at a rejativr's house. Usually the purpose of a traveling gap year is to see and experience as much of the world as possible. 

People from other places on earth spend gap years differently. Being 'holed up' as you say, is a luxury many cant even afford.

 

Besides, no one said anything about being holed up anywhere, nor did i fail to mention a duration.

[LisaRee 11]

18 hours ago, ConOfficer said:

If his parents and older siblings have visas then he has a good chance of getting a visa as well. If they don't, it's not worth applying. 

Okay. Thank you.

No, parents do not intend to visit the US at this time.

 

Thanks a lot.

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

1 hour ago, LisaRee said:

Thank you for the highlighted suggestion. Really appreciated.

 

Í wasn't vague though. I stated a 3-month visit. How is this disconcerting?

You did, then followed up by saying “gap months/year” in another post. 

Anyway you have the info you need. 

 

[LisaRee 11]

1 minute ago, SusieQQQ said:

You did, then followed up by saying “gap months/year” in another post. 

Anyway you have the info you need. 

 

I wonder why my post/comments has elicited this reaction from you. It's a bit worrisome.

Thank you though.

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8 hours ago, LisaRee said:

Okay. This applies to minors as well?

NOTE: I am not a minor or the minor. I am married an undergoing an IR with my spouse at the moment.

Ohhh

[WeGuyGal 1,052]

10 hours ago, LisaRee said:

 

NOTE: I am not a minor or the minor. I am married an undergoing an IR with my spouse at the moment.

We figured

 

Advice.. 17-yr old applies and finds out. Assuming Nigerian passport, slim odds at best. 191 other nations for gap yr as alternative.