if i'm 16 years old and from the philippines, would the us embassy will grant me a tourists visa??

Answer 1

At 16 yrs of age , you're still considered a minor. So your parents and aunts and uncles can sponsor you to come. You can apply for a multiple entry visa. Again, you need consent of your parents as you're considered a minor. It would be so much easier if you have relatives over here. They would be able to sponsor you. They have to show that they have enough funds n the bank and guarantee that you won't become a public charge.

Another way to come here would be thru a student visa. You can also apply for a tourist visa. But that would take time. A student visa is your best bet.

There are certain quotas that immigration allows for each country. As there are many people from the Phils applying for immigration. That quota is bursting at the seam. Many doctors and nurses find it easier to emigrate as these professions are more in demand in here. Plus the fact, that there is quite a shortage.

Answer 2

I know of many 16 year old Filipinos that have been denied tourist visas by the US embassy. It is NOT because of age that you will be granted visa or not

US Embassy in the Philippines is VERY STRICT. Getting a visa nowadays is like going through the eye of the needle. You need to prove to the consul that:

- You or your parents have the resources to support your travel. Bring your parents assets, bank account statements, land documents, etc. during your interview

- You can prove that you will come back to the Philippines after your tourist visa expires. This is the MOST CRUCIAL that you must have compelling evidence to come back. Do you study in school? Will you be enrolled this coming school year?

Sometimes it is harder to get a tourist visa if the US Embassy finds out that you have a parent or close relative in the US because they will think that you are likely to stay in the US and be supported by this relative.

Answer 3

Nonimmigrant Visa Application Forms

ELECTRONIC NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION FORM (DS-156)

Items 1, 3-5 must contain the applicant’s passport number, issuing country, and issuance and expiration dates, as shown exactly in the applicant’s passport. (For applicants whose passports were issued in Manila, please leave “Country” and “State/Province” fields blank in Item 2.)

Item 6 must contain the surname(s) of the applicant as written on the applicant’s passport.


Item 7 must contain the first name(s) AND middle name of the applicant as written on the applicant’s passport.


Items 8-9 are only for other names or aliases of the applicant.


Item 15 should include the address of the applicant’s permanent local address.


Female applicants with legally terminated or annulled marriage must tick Single (Never Married) on Item 17. However, they must explain to the interviewing officer the history of their previous marriage.


Item 20 should include the name of the applicant’s current company/institution, and not the name of the applicant’s supervisor, unless the applicant is self-employed or works as a personal employee. For business owners, please specify registered business name.


# Items 24-25 require the complete information where the applicant will stay in the United States. #


Items 30-31 must contain information about each U.S. visa issued and each visa refused, including tourist and other types of visas.


Item 37 must contain the status of the applicant’s relative(s) in the United States, i.e. legal permanent resident or American citizen.


Item 38 must be completed personally by the applicant.


Anyone who helps an applicant to complete a visa application must also sign the application and include his/her name, address and relationship to the applicant in Item 40.


Item 41 must bear the applicant’s signature and the date the applicant signed the form.
Item 7 must indicate mother’s maiden name of the applicant.
Item 8 must indicate the complete information (name and telephone number) where the applicant will stay in the United States.
Item 10 must indicate all countries, including the Philippines, that issued a passport to the applicant.
Item 13 must bear the names of all associations or organizations which the applicant has/had an affiliation.

CONTACT INFORMATION AND WORK HISTORY FORM (DS-158)
Item 4 should include the address of the applicant’s permanent local address.

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Answer 4

You have a US Embassy/Consulate in the Philippines, For a definite answer and not just opinions, you should write a letter to the embassy and ask them. You might pay for a telephone call instead.

Answer 5

yes they should if they know u would come back