Tourist Visa In laws

[JMPM 507]

I am looking for insights into what others have experienced with the tourist visa interview for their family members. They got a few more weeks till their interview, but just seeing if I am missing anything. MIL works for the area gov't in her province and FIL has his own business. So they are pretty much like middle class in PH standards. They are also in the process of also doing a proper adoption of their son which they have informally adopted since the original mother and father abandoned the child at birth. They are a year in that process. 

 

 

[Timona 4,207]

Their son? Is this kid related to you or your parents by any chance? Kid of sister/aunt/uncle etc?

[Boiler 45,399]

Seems the Parents have a good chance based on what you have said.

 

Not sure what the adoption has to do with anything.

[JMPM 507]

1 hour ago, Timona said:

Their son? Is this kid related to you or your parents by any chance? Kid of sister/aunt/uncle etc?

It's not their biological son. Like I said at birth the child was given up by the original parents. They didn't want it. This is something I found about when I married my wife. The kid isn't related in anyway to their family, but just being raised, so I said if you're going to one day immigrate and you want to take your son you're going to have to properly adopt him. Which they got a lawyer and are on the court process of making it official. The original parents are cooperating and I think they already got all the testimony and it's like on the final stretch of that ordeal, and he will officially be adopted. He's 8 years old. I mean they got a good life over there so I don't know if they can handle american life, so we just want to hopefully get a multiple entry visa for the maximum at their discretion so they can visit us. As much as we like to visit yearly now that we have a daughter of our own, it's economically challenging 2 year old with their own airline seat. Hoping they can visit every other year and vis versa 

  

1 hour ago, Boiler said:

Seems the Parents have a good chance based on what you have said.

 

Not sure what the adoption has to do with anything.

Figured it might be a reason under the strong ties to the Philippines. They definitely wouldn't leave him behind despite I know plenty of parents abandon their kids for many reason up to being good for the child since they provide afar. 

 

I'll just have them make sure they bring their proof of employment, and business along with like 3 months of statements just incase. I know it doesn't ask to bring anything other than the documents requested. I am sure they got their sources to vet visa applicants. 

[Boiler 45,399]

As you mentioned leaving children behind is so common it is not a tie.

[RO_AH 1,659]

Do they own their property and house? That is a biggie. If so their chances are not bad, but it's always challenging getting a tourist visa in PH despite what others are saying. Best of luck and keep us posted.

[JMPM 507]

10 minutes ago, RO_AH said:

Do they own their property and house? That is a biggie. If so their chances are not bad, but it's always challenging getting a tourist visa in PH despite what others are saying. Best of luck and keep us posted.

They own a large 20 hectares farm where he harvest wood for his furniture business. He also owns the land and building where he builds it. They both own the home they are in too. So three properties. 

[Boiler 45,399]

16 minutes ago, RO_AH said:

Do they own their property and house? That is a biggie. If so their chances are not bad, but it's always challenging getting a tourist visa in PH despite what others are saying. Best of luck and keep us posted.

Where would that come up?

[Talako 781]

18 hours ago, Boiler said:

Where would that come up?

When interviewing for a visa, they look for ties to the Philippines that would bring them back.  Are there more incentives for them to return than to stay in the in US?  So all ties such as jobs, businesses, relatives, property ownership, investments, and various other commitments help bolster the belief that they would return.  Having a house is just one of many factors that create a belief that they will return.  

[Boiler 45,399]

1 hour ago, Talako said:

When interviewing for a visa, they look for ties to the Philippines that would bring them back.  Are there more incentives for them to return than to stay in the in US?  So all ties such as jobs, businesses, relatives, property ownership, investments, and various other commitments help bolster the belief that they would return.  Having a house is just one of many factors that create a belief that they will return.  

It has been a long time since I filled in a DS160 but do not recollect those been asked about

 

[Talako 781]

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

It has been a long time since I filled in a DS160 but do not recollect those been asked about

 

I have no idea how it works in connection with the DS160.  I do know that it would be discussed in the interview.

 

Have a look at this for what I mean:

 

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In order to obtain a B-1/B-2 travel visa, you must be able to show that you have “strong ties” to your country of origin. This is simply because U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) wants to be as certain as possible that you will indeed return home once your tourist visa expires...

 

Business/Professional Ties

If you have a job, or if you own a business, you may be able to use this as proof of strong ties. To substantiate your professional roots in your home country, you can use the following evidence:

• Statement from employer specifying your job duties, length of employment, and salary.
• Letter written by employer giving you permission to take paid time off.
• Pay stubs, or other documentation proving your income.
• Statements showing revenue, if you run a business.
• Documentation used initially to establish your business — such as articles of incorporation.

Remember, these are just some examples, so if you can think of any other documentation that proves you are indeed employed in your home country, you may offer this as proof. You can find more information on the different documents required during the travel visa process in Boundless’ guide.

 

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Financial Assets/Real Estate Ties

If you own property or have significant financial assets located in your country of origin, this may be used to prove a strong connection to home. Some types of evidence include:

• Property deeds.
• The contract signed when you purchased your home.
• Mortgage payment or property tax receipts.
• Homeowners insurance in your name.
• Bank statements showing large sums.
• Investment papers.

This list is not exhaustive. You may provide other forms of documentation to prove your financial links to your country of residence. Remember, you can never be too thorough.

 

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Family/Social Ties

It may be the case that your strongest connection to your home country is your family, or wider social circle. If this is the case, you may be able to provide evidence including the following:

• Birth certificates of spouse and dependents.
• Marriage certificate.
• Photos showing a sincere connection to family and friends.
• Signed letters from family and friends indicating a close bond.

If you can provide substantiated dates with the photos, that’d be ideal. The more concrete the proof, the better.

 

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Community Ties

You may also have strong ties to your local community, whether through school, volunteer work, religious affiliations, or political commitments. To prove this, you may provide the following evidence:

• Any documentation showing that you’re integral to the organization.
• Letters from members of the organization stating your importance to the community.
• Official documents proving your current status as a political figure in the community.
• Student ID, if currently enrolled.

Given the informality of community involvement, it may be more difficult to provide concrete proof, so you want to make sure you’re being as rigorous as possible.

 

https://www.boundless.com/immigration-resources/how-to-prove-strong-ties-b1-b2-travel-visa/

 

[Boiler 45,399]

Just so you know the normal B interview is 3 questions and if you blink you will miss it.

[RO_AH 1,659]

1 hour ago, Boiler said:

Just so you know the normal B interview is 3 questions and if you blink you will miss it.

Just so you know, different countries are different. This is why the OP posted in a regional forum to get Philippine specific answers. It is very, very difficult to get a visitors visa in the Philippines.

[Boiler 45,399]

1 hour ago, RO_AH said:

Just so you know, different countries are different. This is why the OP posted in a regional forum to get Philippine specific answers. It is very, very difficult to get a visitors visa in the Philippines.

Not sure what you point is you seem to think I said otherwise?