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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Argentina
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Posted
18 minutes ago, manujob4321 said:

thank you for your reply! 

 

If my younger brothers apply only, do they have a better chance at approval and with me providing for their trip money? 

 

I have doubts with my parents because i just found out they do not have a bank account, just cash.. 

It's hard to say what the CO will base their decision on. I tend to think that you paying for their trip doesn't really weigh into it. How old are your brothers?

FROM F1 TO AOS

October 17, 2019 AOS receipt date 

December 09, 2019: Biometric appointment

January 15, 2020 RFE received

January 30, 2020  RFE response sent

Feb 7: EAD approved and interview scheduled

March 18, 2020 Interview cancelled

April 14th 2020: RFE received

April 29, 2020 Approved without interview

May 1, 2020 Card in hand

 

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS

February 1, 2022 package sent

March 28, 2022 Fingerprints reused

July 18, 2023 approval

July 20, 2023 Card in hand

 

N400 

January 30,2023: Online filing

February 4th, 2023: Biometric appointment

June 15th, 2023: Case actively being reviewed

July 11th, 2023: Interview scheduled.

August 30th, 2023: Interview!

August 31st, 2023: Oath ceremony scheduled.

Sept 19th, 2023: Officially a US citizen!

 


 

Posted
3 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

It's hard to say what the CO will base their decision on. I tend to think that you paying for their trip doesn't really weigh into it. How old are your brothers?

22 , 21, 19 and 17 ! 

thank you for your reply!  i see mix opinions and articles online saying it can be a negative thing or can be supplemental towards approval. 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Argentina
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Posted
6 minutes ago, manujob4321 said:

22 , 21, 19 and 17 ! 

thank you for your reply!  i see mix opinions and articles online saying it can be a negative thing or can be supplemental towards approval. 

My best bet is that the 17 year old one has higher chances of approval than the rest.

FROM F1 TO AOS

October 17, 2019 AOS receipt date 

December 09, 2019: Biometric appointment

January 15, 2020 RFE received

January 30, 2020  RFE response sent

Feb 7: EAD approved and interview scheduled

March 18, 2020 Interview cancelled

April 14th 2020: RFE received

April 29, 2020 Approved without interview

May 1, 2020 Card in hand

 

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS

February 1, 2022 package sent

March 28, 2022 Fingerprints reused

July 18, 2023 approval

July 20, 2023 Card in hand

 

N400 

January 30,2023: Online filing

February 4th, 2023: Biometric appointment

June 15th, 2023: Case actively being reviewed

July 11th, 2023: Interview scheduled.

August 30th, 2023: Interview!

August 31st, 2023: Oath ceremony scheduled.

Sept 19th, 2023: Officially a US citizen!

 


 

Posted
1 minute ago, Rocio0010 said:

My best bet is that the 17 year old one has higher chances of approval than the rest.

I appreciate your replies, if you have time can you give some examples off the top of your head that will be good supporting evidence for them other than the school schedules? 

 

Thank you so much!

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Argentina
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Posted
2 minutes ago, manujob4321 said:

I appreciate your replies, if you have time can you give some examples off the top of your head that will be good supporting evidence for them other than the school schedules? 

 

Thank you so much!

Strongest one is proof that they have visited other countries and never overstayed. So, passport stamps.

FROM F1 TO AOS

October 17, 2019 AOS receipt date 

December 09, 2019: Biometric appointment

January 15, 2020 RFE received

January 30, 2020  RFE response sent

Feb 7: EAD approved and interview scheduled

March 18, 2020 Interview cancelled

April 14th 2020: RFE received

April 29, 2020 Approved without interview

May 1, 2020 Card in hand

 

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS

February 1, 2022 package sent

March 28, 2022 Fingerprints reused

July 18, 2023 approval

July 20, 2023 Card in hand

 

N400 

January 30,2023: Online filing

February 4th, 2023: Biometric appointment

June 15th, 2023: Case actively being reviewed

July 11th, 2023: Interview scheduled.

August 30th, 2023: Interview!

August 31st, 2023: Oath ceremony scheduled.

Sept 19th, 2023: Officially a US citizen!

 


 

Posted (edited)

@manujob4321,

 

You have gotten great advice so far. And i will say that I, too, do not think that you paying for their flights is a big red flag. However, you providing a place for them room and board for months at a time is more of a red flag in my opinion. 

 

There is nothing wrong with you trying to help. But as you are finding out, the more you are involved the more it will hurt your family's case. The interviewing officer does not want to see it as them using you to use the B2 to immigrate to the US. So doing things like putting money in their bank accounts to show funds that is not really theirs does not help at all. These officers have seen it all. 

 

There is a reason why there are many denials of Filipinos for visitor visas to the US. It is because too many of them in the past got a visitor visa and came to the US and never went home. I think they even have a Filipino term for it, if one of the veteran members here can remind us of what it is called. But I mention this to give you an idea of what your family is facing when they are trying to present their case. 

 

One last thing I want to say is please, please, do not put too much hope and expectations into them obtaining those visitor visas. You are having a baby and your emotions are high and you are excited. But the reality is that there is a very high chance that some or maybe even all of your family member may get denied. So you and your family should be mentally and emotionally prepared. One of the mottos here on VJ is "Expect the worst but hope for the best". 

 

Hope it works out for you.

Edited by Unlockable

“When starting an immigration journey, the best advice is to understand that sacrifices have to be made... whether it is time, money, or separation; or a combination of all.” - Unlockable

Posted
3 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

Strongest one is proof that they have visited other countries and never overstayed. So, passport stamps.

Unfortunately , they just received their passport and would be the first time ever applying for a tourist visa. I appreciate your replies. I will pray  and hope for the best but expect the worse @Unlockable thank you so much for your reply, i am thankful with the helpful support I'm receiving with the comments. I will go ahead and apply and research best supporting documents I can come up to help the chances for my family. Even if its just one of my brothers, I will be thankful.

Posted (edited)

I think a lot of people here are giving you correct information but false hope at the same time. Please note that none of the previous posters have experience with the Philippines and every country has different difficulty levels in getting a visa. It is extremely hard to get a tourist visa to the USA from the Philippines. The strongest ties are financial assets, jobs that you have been at for a long time, and property. These things all show that you have strong ties to the Philip[pines and will return at the end of your stay. Most of your brothers will have an extremely hard time getting approved due to their age and being single, not to mention lack of ties. Your parents might have a better chance if they have property, but as you mentioned they don't seem to have any financial assets, which will make it difficult for them as well.

Edited by RO_AH
Posted

In the past my wife was denied tourist visas twice by USEM even with somewhat strong qualifications.  She already had multiple entry tourist visas with good travel history for Schengen area (Europe), Japan, and Korea.  Owns a condo, owned a business, car, tons of financial documentation, college grad, etc.  Her observation was that it seemed to her, she had been shot down before she ever walked up to the window and the interview was just a formality.  Other than her passport they wouldn't even look at any of her financial documents, deed, title, or any other evidence she brought.  Paperwork was useless and presumably being able to eloquently discuss ones property, money, business, etc. would have been more important that any documentation. Except in her case they cut her off rather quickly so she really didn't even have a chance to highlight what should have been highlighted.  I wouldn't say it is impossible, because in some ways it may just be a ####### shoot, but I would also go in with low expectations and fully prepared to lose any $160/each visa fees paid.

 

 

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  • December 17, 2020:  Married in Costa Rica
  • March 08, 2021: Filed l-130s Online
  • March 09, 2021: NOA1
  • April 26, 2021: NOA2, I-130s Approved
  • April 30, 2021: NVC Received
  • May 01, 2021: Pay AOS and IV Bills
  • May 06, 2021: Submit AOS, Financial Docs and DS-260s
  • May 14, 2021: Submit Civil Docs for Stepdaughter
  • May 21, 2021: Submit Civil Docs for Wife
  • June 25, 2021: NVC review for Stepdaughter, RFE submit additional Doc
  • July 08, 2021: Wife Documentarily Qualified by NVC
  • August 31, 2021: Stepdaughter Documentarily Qualified by NVC
  • September 15, 2021: Received Interview Date from NVC, October 05, 2021
  • September 22, 2021: Passed physicals at Saint Luke's Extension Clinic
  • October 05, 2021: Interview at US Embassy Manila. Verbally approved by US Consul. Positive interview experience.
  • October 05, 2021: CEAC status changed to "Issued"
  • October 07, 2021: Passports tracking for delivery on 2GO Courier website
  • October 08, 2021: Passports with visas delivered.  "Visas on hand"
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  • October 12, 2021: Temporary CFO Certificates Received
  • October 26, 2021 POE arrival at LAX
  • November 02, 2021 Social Security Cards arrive in mail
  • January 31, 2022: USCIS Status changed to "Card Is Being Produced"
  • February 04, 2022: USCIS Status changed to "Card Was Mailed To Me"
  • February 07, 2022: Green cards received. 

 

Posted
9 hours ago, Unlockable said:

I think they even have a Filipino term for it, if one of the veteran members here can remind us of what it is called.

 "TNT" (tago ng tago) 

Wife and Stepdaughter                                                                            

  • December 17, 2020:  Married in Costa Rica
  • March 08, 2021: Filed l-130s Online
  • March 09, 2021: NOA1
  • April 26, 2021: NOA2, I-130s Approved
  • April 30, 2021: NVC Received
  • May 01, 2021: Pay AOS and IV Bills
  • May 06, 2021: Submit AOS, Financial Docs and DS-260s
  • May 14, 2021: Submit Civil Docs for Stepdaughter
  • May 21, 2021: Submit Civil Docs for Wife
  • June 25, 2021: NVC review for Stepdaughter, RFE submit additional Doc
  • July 08, 2021: Wife Documentarily Qualified by NVC
  • August 31, 2021: Stepdaughter Documentarily Qualified by NVC
  • September 15, 2021: Received Interview Date from NVC, October 05, 2021
  • September 22, 2021: Passed physicals at Saint Luke's Extension Clinic
  • October 05, 2021: Interview at US Embassy Manila. Verbally approved by US Consul. Positive interview experience.
  • October 05, 2021: CEAC status changed to "Issued"
  • October 07, 2021: Passports tracking for delivery on 2GO Courier website
  • October 08, 2021: Passports with visas delivered.  "Visas on hand"
  • October 08, 2021: Paid Immigrant Fee
  • October 12, 2021: Temporary CFO Certificates Received
  • October 26, 2021 POE arrival at LAX
  • November 02, 2021 Social Security Cards arrive in mail
  • January 31, 2022: USCIS Status changed to "Card Is Being Produced"
  • February 04, 2022: USCIS Status changed to "Card Was Mailed To Me"
  • February 07, 2022: Green cards received. 

 

Posted

Back around 2011, we helped my mom apply for a tourist visa. That first time she was denied, we had put down that she was visiting for 3 months.

 

The next time we applied, everything was the same - except we put down a much shorter stay - 3 weeks. It was approved.

 

Perhaps that can help. It would be less of a red flag if you kept the visit short, if they can prove they can afford the other expenses of visiting, if your older siblings can show they have jobs (and leaves of absence/vacation time).

 

Wishing you the best.

Be smart, have a plan, and hang on to the people you love. - Chris Gardner

 

N-400 Timeline

02-23-2018: Sent N-400 Application online

02-23-2018: Date on NOA, retrieved from online account

02-23-2018: Date on Biometrics Appointment Letter (Biometrics Appointment at Jacksonville ASC on March 13, 10:00 a.m.)

03-08-2018: Biometrics complete

04-05-2018: Case status updated - Interview Scheduled on May 10, 2018, 10:15 a.m. :D

05-10-2018: Citizenship Interview - Passed English and Civics Tests, Recommended for Approval! :D 

06-19-2018: Received email and text notification: Naturalization Ceremony Scheduled; waited for letter to be uploaded on online account - it has been set on Wednesday, July 25, 3:00 p.m.

07-25-2018: I am now a U.S. Citizen!

 

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