Student Visa from Philippines - Why does the US Embassy push this visa so much and advertise it

[DELTAFOXTROT 9]

3 hours ago, Boiler said:

Which visa does he have?

The one that allow him a 90 day entrance into USA without paying

3 hours ago, Boiler said:

Which visa does he have?

The one that allow him a 90 day entrance into USA without paying

3 hours ago, Boiler said:

Which visa does he have?

The one that allow him a 90 day entrance into USA without paying

[DELTAFOXTROT 9]

1 hour ago, Lil bear said:

Yep. Visiting Canada or a Mexico for a reset ….  Mmmmmm

Mexico would be a logical choice since Texas borders Mexico.  Nobody mentioned Canada, too far in my opinion.

[DELTAFOXTROT 9]

1 hour ago, Lil bear said:

Successful extension applications  of a visitor visa ..  see that ALL the time .. not.  Spend the $475, apply then deal with the long period before it’s denied c and v the impact of overstaying .. bye bye B2 visa .,  

 

Im am genuinely concerned that the your information just doesn’t reflect the  reality of the visa world in many many ways 😓

He doesn't have a tourist visa, he does't need it entering the USA with a Singapore Passport.

 

You didn't know that?

[appleblossom 1,909]

8 minutes ago, DELTAFOXTROT said:

Mexico would be a logical choice since Texas borders Mexico.  Nobody mentioned Canada, too far in my opinion.

 

It's a contiguous territory though, so doesn't reset anything. 

[Lil bear 4,064]

1 hour ago, DELTAFOXTROT said:

He doesn't have a tourist visa, he does't need it entering the USA with a Singapore Passport.

 

You didn't know that?

On an ESTA ??? Visa waiver program? 

Edited September 2 by Lil bear

[Lil bear 4,064]

1 hour ago, DELTAFOXTROT said:

The one that allow him a 90 day entrance into USA without paying

The one that allow him a 90 day entrance into USA without paying

The one that allow him a 90 day entrance into USA without paying

There is no “ one that allows entry without paying”. ESTA application requires a fee of $21 

[Lil bear 4,064]

1 hour ago, DELTAFOXTROT said:

He doesn't have a tourist visa, he does't need it entering the USA with a Singapore Passport.

 

You didn't know that?

Oh an ESTA. ESTA stay cannot  be extended .  Didn't you know that ? 

[DELTAFOXTROT 9]

11 minutes ago, Lil bear said:

On an ESTA ??? Visa waiver program? 

VWP per US Government

 

Visa Waiver Program (state.gov)

[appleblossom 1,909]

6 minutes ago, Lil bear said:

There is no “ one that allows entry without paying”. ESTA application requires a fee of $21 

 

This is where the confusion has arisen, lots of talk from the OP of a 'visa', but I think he means ESTA/VWP. But either way the Singaporean friend isn't going to get a new 90 days by going to Mexico, and is risking being refused entry if he tries to come straight back to the US wherever he goes.

[DELTAFOXTROT 9]

9 minutes ago, Lil bear said:

Oh an ESTA. ESTA stay cannot  be extended .  Didn't you know that ? 

I don't know, I am US citizen, not in my realm of things to deal with.

 

I only worry about where I am going and how long I can stay

[DELTAFOXTROT 9]

6 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

 

This is where the confusion has arisen, lots of talk from the OP of a 'visa', but I think he means ESTA/VWP. But either way the Singaporean friend isn't going to get a new 90 days by going to Mexico, and is risking being refused entry if he tries to come straight back to the US wherever he goes.

That is his problem to deal with, not mine.

 

He will figure it out he seems pretty smart, I just meet him yesterday at a pool party

[DELTAFOXTROT 9]

7 hours ago, Boiler said:

 

Paying for someone's education in the US suggests they must be pretty wealthy, we all know it is not cheap.

 

 

 

I just checked fees it only $65 per credit hour if you live in the county other wise out of state/country pay like $200 per credit hour, if you are a Texas Resident and outside the county you live then you pay $125.

 

So it appears to be rather inexpensive overall, I thought college was alot more expensive now of days, I am sure the college is supplemented with property taxes

[Boiler 44,855]

He entered on the VWP and is planning a border run…….

[Lil bear 4,064]

28 minutes ago, Boiler said:

He entered on the VWP and is planning a border run…….

Yep.. 🤪

[Lil bear 4,064]

1 hour ago, appleblossom said:

 

This is where the confusion has arisen, lots of talk from the OP of a 'visa', but I think he means ESTA/VWP. But either way the Singaporean friend isn't going to get a new 90 days by going to Mexico, and is risking being refused entry if he tries to come straight back to the US wherever he goes.

Yes .. i do know !!  And you are right .. lots of talk but little accuracy or knowledge. A bit concerning.  Im out .. But its been fun!!