MaxP22

From what you have posted, it is very very very unlikely she will get approved, and rightly so.

Just admit you are the US 'friend'. The reasons your friend in Madagascar was denied are already listed in this thread, no point going over it again. She was rightly denied. The solution here is so easy, go and visit her instead, like you should have done in the first place instead of getting her to apply for a B2.

If it wasn't 'serious' you would not have received a caution. Stop trying to fit the question around to suit your needs. The answer to the question is a clear 'yes' for you. ESTA is for the squeeky clean. You are not.

You were arrested and cautioned so accepted you commited a crime. How can you think the answer to the ESTA question is no? It should be yes.

Yep it's normal. Why don't you just go to Mexico if that's also on your list? Better destination for a holiday anyway.

Last sentence is referring to selecting premium delivery - not pickup/dropoff. They are different services, not interchangeable.

First you said the person inviting the applicant to visit has retirement income they want to show (which as stated is irrelevant) and now it's the applicant themselves who want to show retirement income? You are making this a lot more complicated than it needs to be. The applicant applies and answers the questions on the form. One of them will be asking about level of income, so the CO will see that at the interview. No documents are required (again as already mentioned) but if they want to bring a bank statement (which will show their retirement income being paid into their account) there's nothing stopping them.

That's alright. Unfortunately it is difficult for Filipinos/as to get visas for other countries due to obvious reasons I am sure you already know. Doctors appointments are not really a tie and probably bring more questions than answers, such as adequate travel insurance and possible medical expenses if needed. As you work freelance, this is also against you as you don't have a regular paying job with a contract etc that will show you will return to PH. Overall your chances of getting approved are not very high, but the only thing you have to lose is the application fee. There is no documentation required, certainly none of my documents were looked at when I went for my B2 visa interview. All the information is on the application form and they will ask any further questions. In your specific scenario I would probably bring a bank statement just in case they ask for your available funds. I'm not sure on the current wait times for an appointment so if I was you I would book it ASAP.

You missed the most important part of the equation - what country are you from?

No it is not sound advice. No need to involve any agency for a B2 either. Let her apply, assuming she has ties to China she should be approved.

You can go to either line, whichever one is shortest.

Yup. As mentioned though I don't see what benefit there is to changing names after getting married. Much better keep original.

Not sure why you think it's not her fault. Sudan is not the only country in the world. Plenty of other options (countries) to leave the USA on time.

Err no, the i94 is what matters. Not what you told CBP, or what the stamp says. You can say whatever you want to CBP then change your plans, means nothing. Stamp can be wrong. I've personally had the wrong date stamped by CBP due to human error. Best to not give advice about things you have no experience with.

The stamp can be wrong, always go by the online i94, not the stamp.

You are literally the definition of someone pretending to be a tourist in order to live in another country. Your whole plan is terrible, and I can only hope it ends up with you being denied entry.

Not sure what difference that makes. 1 minute or 4 hours - same thing - she overstayed. No point calling the 'ESTA centre' whatever that is. She is not eligible to use the WVP again. So she was not even eligible to apply for an ESTA this time and won't be eligible ever again, in her life.

Oerstaying by 1 day, it's simple maths, no excuses, VWP gone forever. Booking tickets before ESTA approval, simple common sense to not do that. Yes you will be traveling on your own.

No excuses for overstaying so whilst she can certainly apply for a B2, expect her to be denied, hopefully and rightly so.

He will not be getting approved, save your money. Either visit him or meet in a 3rd country such as Dubai be where it's a lot easier for Filipinos to get a visa.

Yes most definitely cancelled appointments will show up. Keep checking daily, or even better every few hours until you get lucky.

Completely wrong advice. They most certainly can use the USC line as they are traveling together as a family.

You can use either, whichever one is shorter, as you are traveling together.

Sounds like you have no job? 'Looking after dad's business' is not a proper job. Until you get a decent paying proper job, your chances will remain very very low.

Why would you give any? I don't use social media as it's all trash, but if I did I would disable my account before applying. I certainly would not be giving them any information.