Need Advice: My sister wants me to help look after her child, what are the chances of me getting approved?

[Unlockable 7,315]

5 minutes ago, villaneve said:

I see. That makes sense. It sucks because I really don’t plan to emigrate there because I really love the freedom I have right now with my working environment and setup, but didn’t think about that until now. Thanks!

It sucks, we know. It is not your fault. You ever heard the phrase, "The many suffer because of a few". There are some countries that had a high rate of visa overstayers/ abusers in the past. So the US has made getting visas from those countries a lot more strict. Unfortunately, the Philippines is on of those countries. Too many Filipinos in the past did not go back when their time was up in the US or stayed and worked illegally. Maybe things will change for the better in the future, but for now, it is what it is.

Edited October 28, 2019 by Unlockable

[villaneve 1]

2 minutes ago, Mollie09 said:

The issue isn't necessarily you immigrating, it's doing work (something someone would be paid for - like child care) on a tourist visa.

Oh, yes, I know. I already know that using that as an excuse would guarantee a denial. I’m just wondering if say the case is different and I really do plan to vacation (like watching musicals on Broadway) and won’t have to work during the stay, if having a Miami-based client will work for or against me since I technically would be on-leave.

[villaneve 1]

3 minutes ago, Unlockable said:

It sucks, we know. It is not your fault. You ever heard the phrase, "The many suffer because of a few". There are some countries that had a high rate of visa overstayers/ abusers in the past. So the US has made getting visas from those countries a lot more strict. Unfortunately, the Philippines is on of those countries. Too many Filipinos in the past did not go back when their time was up in the US or stayed and worked illegally. Maybe things will change for the better in the future, but for now, it is what it is.

Yeah, unfortunately you are correct. The thing is, not everyone dreams of settling down there, but because of the few bad apples, unfortunately the rest have to deal with the consequences.

[aaron2020 11,651]

While you may have no intention of breaking the law, the reason you want to come to the US is prohibited.  You want the visitor visa to come here to work - child care for your sister.  That's a proper reason to deny a visitor visa.  

[Boiler 45,913]

18 minutes ago, Unlockable said:

It sucks, we know. It is not your fault. You ever heard the phrase, "The many suffer because of a few". There are some countries that had a high rate of visa overstayers/ abusers in the past. So the US has made getting visas from those countries a lot more strict. Unfortunately, the Philippines is on of those countries. Too many Filipinos in the past did not go back when their time was up in the US or stayed and worked illegally. Maybe things will change for the better in the future, but for now, it is what it is.

How will things change?

[JeanneAdil 6,606]

What you describe is an au pair for child care

and this visa type is only good for 1 year and is part of an exchange program thru DOS

 

Au Pairs

Only exchange visitors placed through a Department of State-designated au pair sponsor are authorized to work as an au pair. Au pairs provide child care to a host family’s children for a year in return for room and board, a weekly stipend and up to $500 in education costs.

Because the host family provides remuneration in exchange for regular child care services, the host family is the au pair’s employer and must complete Form I-9 for the Au pair.

 

a person hiring an au pair has to pay into federal and state taxes along with medicare and SS

the au pair can only work 40 hours and must take courses to further education (paid for by employer)/ this ends up not to be the cheapest child care

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/complete-correct-form-i-9/complete-section-1-employee-information-and-attestation/exchange-visitors

 

I have said before if we could do this,  i would have my mother-in-law come to cook

my brother in law come to do the mechanical work on my car

and my aunt and her husband to clean and do my gardening work

 

all the above is expensive too 

[jbn121 15]

This won't work. Don't even try, you won't get a visa. Your chances are 0.00001%. Spend $160 on something else. Your sister can hire a local nanny to look after their child.

[Mindo2019 12]

31 minutes ago, villaneve said:

Yeah, unfortunately you are correct. The thing is, not everyone dreams of settling down there, but because of the few bad apples, unfortunately the rest have to deal with the consequences.

I agree with you...my mom has been denied twice for getting a tourist visa. two years in a row!

She does not want to live in the US, but she also does not want to miss the opportunity to be with her grand daughter (my daughter).

So after a long conversation, I apply for her IR5 (immigrant visa) to come to the United States and start her whole new life here. She has to leave my brothers (11 and 19 years old), a house, friends and family. Regardless, it will be different case if she just get her tourist visa instead of immigrant visa. We all have things to consider...unfortunately, there are price to pay

[NYCruiser 423]

1 hour ago, villaneve said:

Hi, so I don’t really know where to put this so I guess I’ll just post this here in this section.

 

My sister is a permanent resident and has been living in the US with her husband since 2015 (her husband is a dual citizen: Filipino-American), and recently, she asked me to try applying for a US visa again because they needed help looking after their kid (she’s 1 year old). I knew the chance of me being approved is slim because 1. I’m single, and 2. I live with my Dad. I still live with my Dad because I’m the only one who can look after him and our house, and although he’s not bed ridden and is still somewhat healthy, he doesn’t work anymore so I pay for everything around the house (utility bills, grocery, his maintenance medicines, everything). I think these two were the reasons why I was turned down the first time (I applied for a Tourist Visa because I really wanted to go to NY to watch a Broadway musical and spend my birthday there)

 

I do have a job. I have been an offshore employee for 9 years now working for the same client (client is based in Miami, FL). I don’t know if that will work on my favor or not, but I think my client is willing to give me employment certificate if need be.

 

Tbh I don’t really want to live in the US if i have a choice, but I would help my sister in a heartbeat if she needs me. I also don’t need to rely on them financially because I have a stable job myself and my work schedule is flexible and, quite frankly, I do love my working situation right now. Even if I am fortunate enough to get approved, I can still keep my job while helping my sister and her husband look after their kid while they’re at work, or at least for a couple of weeks, you know. (I know they could just hire a baby sitter but there’s really nothing better than having your own family member look after your family, plus you don’t have to pay them)

 

Besides, like I said, my Dad needs me here at home because there’s no one else who can look after him and our home. My brother lives about 45 minutes away from us but he has his own family to feed so I don’t really ask him for anything financially.

 

I have travelled twice before: in Italy about 20 years ago (I was part of the dance group where we represented our country in a competition), and in Hong Kong in 2015 for 4 days to watch a concert with friends.

 

I already know this might not work again, but I just want to make sure before I spend another $160 for the visa application. Any advice is highly appreciated. Thanks!

All of this background is nice...but...you know the interview takes about one minute? The decision is made on:

 

1. You being single and a huge risk of overstaying.

 

2. There have been many people who have your story or similar and have over stayed

 

3. Taking care of someone here is something a US citizen can do...so 

[JFH 12,191]

Do you work for a cruise line? 

 

If so, you might want to see if they will transfer you to the Miami location if you want to work in the US. I know several people who work for Royal Caribbean who have been transferred. 

 

If you want to visit, nothing will help you except you. The decision will be based on you and you alone. 

[villaneve 1]

8 hours ago, aaron2020 said:

While you may have no intention of breaking the law, the reason you want to come to the US is prohibited.  You want the visitor visa to come here to work - child care for your sister.  That's a proper reason to deny a visitor visa.  

I actually don’t know what type of visa that falls under, which is why I originally put this under “bringing family over”. I know that that doesn’t fall under “tourist” visa because, well, it’s not exactly touring, isn’t it? I just want an advice before I do anything, and am glad I did.

[villaneve 1]

7 hours ago, NYCruiser said:

All of this background is nice...but...you know the interview takes about one minute? The decision is made on:

 

1. You being single and a huge risk of overstaying.

 

2. There have been many people who have your story or similar and have over stayed

 

3. Taking care of someone here is something a US citizen can do...so 

Exactly. One look at your civil status and your living situation and the interview might automatically think “nope, you might overstay.” Even if your intentions are pure, it’s still dependent on how strong your ties are to your home country.

[Duke & Marie 1,389]

My question is, why are you considering it, when you’ve already said several times that you love your life, love your freedom, love your long term job and don’t really want to move? 

 

are you really willing to sacrifice all that to help out your sister until her child has grown out of the difficult phase? Maybe a year or two? 

by the time it processed and the costs impaired, she may of well got herself a nanny for a couple of hours a day, or does she expect you to look after the child for free? How would you survive then?

 

no disrespect meant, I know she’s family, but it’s a big sacrifice on your part

Edited October 29, 2019 by Duke & Marie

[villaneve 1]

8 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

What you describe is an au pair for child care

and this visa type is only good for 1 year and is part of an exchange program thru DOS

 

Au Pairs

Only exchange visitors placed through a Department of State-designated au pair sponsor are authorized to work as an au pair. Au pairs provide child care to a host family’s children for a year in return for room and board, a weekly stipend and up to $500 in education costs.

Because the host family provides remuneration in exchange for regular child care services, the host family is the au pair’s employer and must complete Form I-9 for the Au pair.

 

a person hiring an au pair has to pay into federal and state taxes along with medicare and SS

the au pair can only work 40 hours and must take courses to further education (paid for by employer)/ this ends up not to be the cheapest child care

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/complete-correct-form-i-9/complete-section-1-employee-information-and-attestation/exchange-visitors

 

I have said before if we could do this,  i would have my mother-in-law come to cook

my brother in law come to do the mechanical work on my car

and my aunt and her husband to clean and do my gardening work

 

all the above is expensive too 

What does “education costs” mean? That they’d have to send me to some short courses while I’m there. Is that it?

[villaneve 1]

11 minutes ago, Duke & Marie said:

My question is, why are you considering it, when you’ve already said several times that you love your life, love your freedom, love your long term job and don’t really want to move? 

 

are you really willing to sacrifice all that to help out your sister until her child has grown out of the difficult phase? Maybe a year or two? 

by the time it processed and the costs impaired, she may of well got herself a nanny for a couple of hours a day, or does she expect you to look after the child for free? How would you survive then?

 

no disrespect meant, I know she’s family, but it’s a big sacrifice on your part

Actually, I think they just hired a sitter, and I guess only fellow Filipinos might understand the sentiment. Most families here in the Philippines don’t hire baby sitters or nannies to take care of their child. Unless you can afford it, asking another family member to do it is a tad cheaper and safer. Am I willing to sacrifice the comfort of my life here for a short while just to help my sister? Yes, because she is family. But am I willing to waste $160 for a visa application only to be turned down for obvious reasons? No. Which is why I asked first, because I really wanted to help my sister but then I also know that that reason alone isn’t strong enough to be granted a visa.

Edited October 29, 2019 by villaneve
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