what are the requirements for a united states tourist visa?

Question

I'm a 17 year old filipino student who would want to have a united states tourist visa.I want to know what are its requirements to have the tourist visa.Will i encounter difficulties in getting it since i'm still undergrad?..If i could have it, how much would be money in filipino peso that's needed in going to the U.S?...lastly, how long does it take for me to finally have it?

Answer 1

www.unitedstatesvisas.gov.
This is the official US government site for visa info.

The presumption in the law is that every visitor visa applicant is an intending immigrant. Therefore, applicants for visitor visas must overcome this presumption by demonstrating that:

The purpose of their trip is to enter the U.S. for business, pleasure, or medical treatment;
That they plan to remain for a specific, limited period;
Evidence of funds to cover expenses in the United States;
Evidence of compelling social and economic ties abroad; and
That they have a residence outside the U.S. as well as other binding ties which will insure their return abroad at the end of the visit.

Where Do I Apply for a Visitor Visa?
Applicants for visitor visas should generally apply at the American Embassy or Consulate with jurisdiction over their place of permanent residence. Although visa applicants may apply at any U.S. consular office abroad, it may be more difficult to qualify for the visa outside the country of permanent residence.

As part of the visa application process, an interview at the embassy consular section is required for visa applicants from age 14 through 79.

There's also more info on that website about what forms to fill out, where to fill them out, etc.

Answer 2

Look at the visa center on-line web page for the US. This is best way. Also contact the local US embassy. If you take bad advice you could be turned back at immigration. This means they will put you on the next flight back home.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html
http://manila.usembassy.gov/

Answer 3

xontact the consulate office

Answer 4

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