tourist visa

[kerwin 0]

hi everyone. can i ask and i need advice. i am planning to apply for a tourist visa with my daughter 5years old (kinder1). i am separated,and my annulment is on process. my purpose of visit is to visit my boyfriend/vacation/pleasure. i dont have work here in the philippines but im a registered nurse and im holding a business with my brother. let me know your reply/advice. thankyou and Godbless!

[Terapin 10]

Its very hard for a female from the Philippines to get a tourist visa.  Did I tell you very hard?   Not impossible though,  My wife obtained a tourist visa before we were married.   The items that helped her,  was full documentation from her employer that she was expected back to work after the vacation.   She had a bank account with some Pesos in it.   She also signed up from some forums and technical classes to assist her in work.  (she was a ESL teacher at a international school) In the state she was flying into.    It all comes down on how your present yourself, and how much you can prove you are going to return home when the vacation is over.  

Bringing your daughter with you, will make that decision even harder.   You have the odds stacked against you, but If you can spare the application fee give it a shot.   Dont lie,  and be ready for rejection. 

[Gingerspike 55]

I had a similar situation with you. I was a student back then but had family businesses under my name, properties, and cash in bank that proved my ties in the Philippines. But, when the CO asked my purpose of visit and I answered to visit my then-bf (now hubby) in the US, he immediately handed me the blue letter of rejection. It's tough to get a tourist visa, let alone stating your purpose as such because they think a B1/B2 visa is not the right visa for you. There's no harm in trying and burn $320 visa fee for you and your daughter. Just prepare everything you have that will show your strong ties in the Phils and expect the worse. 

[PaoSelle 35]

I agree with terapin why not just have your fiancee do a k1 visa petition? It's quick for the most part

[kerwin 0]

@PaoSelle we cant do the k1 because my status here in the philippines is still married to my previous husband but i already filed a annulment and its still on the process.

[nelmagriffin 150]

Greetings!

 

 

"It is all about the proving to the interviewing officer that you have strong ties may it be economic or social that will cause you to return to the Philippines following your visit".

. "Ties" are the various aspects of your life that bind you to your country of residence: your possessions, employment, social and family relationships.

 

Ref: US Embassy, Manila.

A sample of Supporting Documents to present at the time of interview. All documents must be original, photocopies will not be accepted:

 

• The last three months of monthly bank statements and current and former bank account passbooks;
• Employment certification including salary, tenure, position;
• Credit Card Statements for prior three months;
• Birth Certificates and Marriage Certificate (if married) issued on NSO security paper;
• USCIS Form certifying an extension of stay in the United States (required if applicant stayed longer than your initial period of entry);
• Vehicle Registrations;
• Land Titles (originals only, no certified copies please);
• All previously issued passports or affidavit of loss (required);
• DSWD Certificate for Minor to Travel Abroad or Parental Travel Permit;
• Professional License (PRC card, Integrated Bar Card, etc.).
• Pictures of family, home or business
• Wedding photos
• Proof of travel medical insurance for applicants who might be at risk of requiring medical care while in the United States
• If the purpose of travel is Business - A letter from the U.S. organization indicating the purpose of the trip, the intended length of stay, and the firm’s intent to defray costs, if applicable. Applicants traveling on business for a Philippines-based employer should present a letter from the employer outlining the travel and business plans, including dates of travel.
• If the purpose of travel is Pleasure - Applicant should be able to explain and document if possible the purpose and length of the trip, the ties that would bring Applicant back after a short visit (family, employment, et. al.) and ability to cover the costs of the trip.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate to the interviewing officer that they have ties - economic, social, or other - that will cause them to return to the Philippines following their visit to the United States.

Edited January 21, 2018 by nelmagriffin

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10 hours ago, kerwin said:

hi everyone. can i ask and i need advice. i am planning to apply for a tourist visa with my daughter 5years old (kinder1). i am separated,and my annulment is on process. my purpose of visit is to visit my boyfriend/vacation/pleasure. i dont have work here in the philippines but im a registered nurse and im holding a business with my brother. let me know your reply/advice. thankyou and Godbless!

 

8 hours ago, kerwin said:

@PaoSelle we cant do the k1 because my status here in the philippines is still married to my previous husband but i already filed a annulment and its still on the process.

Tough situation. Best you can do is go ahead and try. There is a chance you may get it.

 

If not, just have a back up plan for your bf to visit you there or another country.

[Boiler 45,764]

No harm applying, that way you will know one way or the other.

[nelmagriffin 150]

Greetings!

Corrections: ( regarding the reply that I posted last night). For some reason, I could no longer edit the post.

 

Please ignore the word "the" in the first sentence.

 

It is all about the proving to the interviewing officer that you have strong ties may it be economic or social that will cause you to return to the Philippines following your visit".

Ty,

Nelma

Edited January 21, 2018 by nelmagriffin