Planning to bring my parents using B2 visa

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

19 minutes ago, patty14 said:

Philippine Embassy.. 

 

are you saying that the US embasssy is not processing tourist visa as of now? What evidences can we show as proof of intent to go back after the planned itinerary? Thank you 

You have been provided links to the websites which all tell you they are only processing emergency cases. 
Suggestions of evidence were provided in earlier posts.

 

 

18 minutes ago, patty14 said:

 

 

 

Another related question..how much would you say is an adequate funds for two people visiting the US..thank you

How long is a piece of string? Staying with family and not doing much touring around or eating out is going to be a totally different budget to a family who flies from city to city staying in five star hotels, eating out every night, going to shows and museums daily etc. You need to figure out what is reasonable for your family in your circumstances. 

 

 

[JFH 12,190]

Chances are slim. No finances, nothing to return to, planning a long stay. Also if you are thinking of doing it early next year and they want to stay 6 months (assuming that the visa is approved and CBP grant a 6-month stay on arrival), that will have them here when you are eligible for citizenship, so that’s another huge reason for them to be denied.
 

You can “thank” all your fellow country folk who had their parents come here as tourists and then adjust status once they were here for the denial rate. 

[Chancy 6,241]

3 hours ago, patty14 said:

are there any helpful documents that I or my parents can prepare?

 

Other than employment letters, bring property titles, rental contracts, business registration, bank statements (their accounts, not yours).  That said, do not expect that the documents will be looked at.  B2 visa interviews usually take less than 5 minutes, so there's hardly any time for the consul officer to verify the authenticity of documents brought to the interview.

 

As for invitation letters or financial support documents from you, those would be useless.  Your parents just have to list you or your husband as the person paying for their trip on their DS-160 forms.  That's it.

 

"Visa applicants must qualify on the basis of the applicant's residence and ties abroad, rather than assurances from U.S. family and friends. A letter of invitation or Affidavit of Support is not needed to apply for a visitor visa. If you choose to bring a letter of invitation or Affidavit of Support to your interview, please remember it is not one of the factors used in determining whether to issue or deny the visa."

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html

 

[XenophiliusPDX 50]

8 hours ago, patty14 said:

Philippine Embassy.. 

 

are you saying that the US embasssy is not processing tourist visa as of now? What evidences can we show as proof of intent to go back after the planned itinerary? Thank you 

Other threads on this site, as well as the links above, say that the US embassy in Manilla is not processing tourist visas. They're basically shut down until further notice. One person even said possibly until the end of 2022. After reopening, there's also the backlog to consider. Not what you're hoping for (not what any of us are hoping for!), but I hope it helps with clarity. 

[Allovertheworld 355]

8 hours ago, patty14 said:

I am thinking of doing it early of next year..the articles and updates that I read mentioned the same thing..another thing that I am considering is to postpone the application until everything gets better..thanks for all the helpful information.. 

 

 

Another related question..how much would you say is an adequate funds for two people visiting the US..thank you

Chance are slim that the USEM will be open early next year for tourist visas interviews.  I think if we are lucky it maybe late 2021 or sometime in 2022 before they open up for routine interviews.

 

Adequate funds? That depends on the person and lifestyle and their plans.  For me when I go to Philippines I burn about $5,000 for a month trip.  

[Orangesapples 1,954]

13 hours ago, NancyNguyen said:

As soon as IO knows you pay, forget about it. They will have to prove they can afford it.

Evidence please? I know many people that have had their trips paid for by family 

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

33 minutes ago, Orangesapples said:

Evidence please? I know many people that have had their trips paid for by family 

I agree that having family in the US pay for a trip is not a dealbreaker, afaik the embassy doesn’t really care who is paying as long as someone is (in other words, no incentive for the tourist to work illegally). It’s also quite common for people in the US to fund a trip that is relatively cheap for someone living here and earning dollars but that may be expensive for someone earning in developing country currency.  The issues of finances are really more about whether the main incentive is for the tourists to stay in the US or go back home, so again ties back home are important. 

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

39 minutes ago, Orangesapples said:

Evidence please? I know many people that have had their trips paid for by family 

Yup, even the official US visa page says “If you cannot cover all the costs for your trip, you may show evidence that another person will cover some or all costs for your trip.”.  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html

[nelmagriffin 148]

Greetings!

This may help you. Best of Luck, NG

References:

B2 Visa Requirements | How to Apply for a US Tourist Visa? (visaguide.world)

Apply for a U.S. Visa | FAQ - Philippines (English) (ustraveldocs.com)

 

What Are the Eligibility Criteria for a Tourist Visa?

To be eligible for a US Tourist visa, the purpose of your visit should be one of the following:

• Have a holiday in the United States.
• Tour various cities in the United States.
• Visit friends or family.
• Participate in social events hosted by various organizations.
• Visit for medical treatment.
• Participate in events or contests related to music or sports, for which you will not receive payment.
• Enroll in short study courses for which you will not receive credit (ex. cooking classes).

If you do not fall into any of the categories above, then you should look into other types of US non-immigrant visas to see for which ones you qualify.

In addition, you will have to prove that you have enough financial means to cover your stay in the United States and that you intend to return to your home country as soon as your visa expires.

On the other hand, the B1 visa allows you to enter the United States with the purpose of business, contract negotiation, or attending conferences and other business-related events.

  

Q.2 How can an applicant prove "strong ties?"

Strong ties differ from country to country, city to city, and individual to individual. Some examples of ties can be a job, a house, a family, a bank account. "Ties" are the various aspects of your life that bind you to your country of residence: your possessions, employment, social and family relationships.

Imagine your own ties in the country where you live. Would a consular office of another country consider that you have a residence there that you do not intend to abandon? It is likely that the answer would be "yes" if you have a job, a family, if you own or rent a house or apartment, or if you have other commitments that would require you to return to your country at the conclusion of a visit abroad. Each person's situation is different.

U.S. consular officers are aware of this diversity. During the visa interview they look at each application individually and consider professional, social, cultural and other factors. In cases of younger applicants who may not have had an opportunity to form many ties, consular officers may look at the applicants specific intentions, family situations, and long-range plans and prospects within his or her country of residence. Each case is examined individually and is accorded every consideration under the law.

 

Q.1 What Is Section 214(b)?

Section 214(b) is part of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). It states:

Every alien shall be presumed to be an immigrant until he establishes to the satisfaction of the consular officer, at the time of application for admission, that he is entitled to a nonimmigrant status...

Our consular officers have a difficult job. They must decide in a very short time if someone is qualified to receive a temporary visa. Most cases are decided after a brief interview and review of whatever evidence of ties an applicant presents. To qualify for a visitor or student visa, an applicant must meet the requirements of sections 101(a)(15)(B) or of the INA respectively. Failure to do so will result in a refusal of a visa under INA 214(b). The most frequent basis for such a refusal concerns the requirement that the prospective visitor or student possess a residence abroad he/she has no intention of abandoning. Applicants prove the existence of such residence by demonstrating that they have ties abroad that would compel them to leave the U.S. at the end of the temporary stay. The law places this burden of proof on the applicant.

 

[SalishSea 17,836]

23 hours ago, patty14 said:

6 months.. not sure yet when they’re going to go back to work...

Sounds like a formula for suddenly deciding to try to stay and adjust status....

[HRQX 4,145]

2 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Sounds like a formula for suddenly deciding to

*to overstay.

 

OP said "my parents" and "I (green card holder)."

[SalishSea 17,836]

Just now, HRQX said:

*to overstay.

 

OP said "my parents" and "I (green card holder)."

As pointed out by someone else, by that time she could be a citizen.

[Allovertheworld 355]

5 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

As pointed out by someone else, by that time she could be a citizen.

That will help and improve the chances of her parents getting approved.

[angeljolie 188]

My sister's parents-in-law were able to secure B2 visas in 2019 and visited and stayed for 6 months in the same year. Both were unemployed at that time. My sister and her husband were both LPRs. My sister's parents in law did have a house under their names, but that's about the only tie they had in the Philippines. The only overseas travel they had was when they worked in the Middle East back in the 80s. I guess my point is, let them apply for the visas when the embassy starts processing them. Be completely honest. No harm in trying. I don't know how much my sister and her husband made but if it helps, my sister is a public school teacher and her husband is a regular employee at a quasi government utility company. They had been LPRs for 3 years at the time of application.

Edited December 31, 2020 by angeljolie

[angeljolie 188]

21 minutes ago, Allovertheworld said:

I see many parents getting approved for tourist visa from Philippines to USA, quite common.

Didn't realize it. That's good to know.