Could I get a student visa if my sponsor is my uncle (first cousin of my mom) and not my parents?

Question

I am applying for student visa in U.S. It is hard to get visa from U.S. Embassy here in the Philippines. My uncle who has stable job and lives in U.S. for long time agreed to sponsor me for my graduate studies. Is he considered direct relative? my dad is in the U.S. but my uncle (first cousin of my dad) is better off financially. I read that one of the requirements for financial document is to show to the consul the financial capacity of my sponsor, and should be direct relative. Im not certain if i could get visa if my parents are not my sponsors. It might create negative impression to U.S. consul here in the Philippines. Do you think i have a poor case (my uncle as sponsor) and might not be able to get studnet visa? Im living alone in the Philippines, my family is in the U.S. but my dad could not financially support my studies. Social ties are important, the consul might think i might migrate to U.S. if im not stable in my own country & my dad could not support me. Wat are my chances

Answer 1

You should be able to get a visa. 80%.

Answer 2

you might,,but there will be alot of red tape to check it out

Answer 3

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