I am from the Philippines and my grandmother wants me to visit her in the US. I tried to find requirements in the net but it seems it is difficult to apply visa. I have the intention to go back in the Philippines because I am a Law student and I dont have intention to be citizen or immigrant. And can you please provide me with the requirements. Thanks very much!
2007-09-10 12:33:09 · 6 answers · asked by sexyeyes_bluescheeks 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
To visit the United States you will need to apply for a tourist (B-2) visa from the U.S. Embassy in Manila.
In the sources below are two websites with all of the information you will need to apply for one. It also includes application forms, procedures, requirements and fees.
In regards to proving that you do intend to return back home then proof of return ticket/round-trip ticket combined with some kind of evidence about your studies at home will be sufficient.
Don't worry, you will be just fine.
Edit:
In regards to Claire's answer, that is only for U.S. passport holders visiting the Philippines and not vice versa.
Only citizens/passport holders of the countries listed in the 2nd paragraph on the website below may travel to the United States visa-free under the visa waiver program (vwp)
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/niv/vwp.html
2007-09-10 13:23:55 · answer #1 · answered by CPG 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as the Phillipines is not part of the Visa Waiver Program, you will need a non-immigrant visa as a visitor. It should be easier for you as your grandmother lives here; however, you must ensure that you have a roundtrip ticket and allow enough time in advance of your trip.
Have fun!
Note: The other poster indicated information only applicable to a US resident who would visit the Phillipines. The site below is the US State Department and Homeland Security, US government departments who own the responsibility for issuing non-immigrant visas to visitors coming to the US.
2007-09-10 13:27:18 · answer #2 · answered by TwoDots 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unlike what one of the other people replied it will make it harder that you have a family member in the states. Having a family member here equates to a "tie" here in the eyes of immigration & makes someone a higher risk of over staying a visa. Don't bring her up unless directly asked. What ever you do though don't lie. If you are going to in the middle of a course of study it is usually fine. For people who have finisehed college & not yet started to work can be very hard & they will usually end up in secondary trying to show why they will leave etc etc
good luck!
2007-09-10 17:30:04 · answer #3 · answered by Answers_to_questions 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If youre in manila go by the us embassy on roxas blvd
2007-09-10 12:37:49 · answer #4 · answered by Ive gone diving 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not try saying you support Osama in front of the American Embassy . Im sure you,ll find yourself in an orange suit and on a plane to the G.Bay faster than you can say Green Card. (hee hee)
2007-09-10 12:41:23 · answer #5 · answered by zerophobe 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
do you really need a visa if you're just visiting?? i don't need a visa to go the phils..
http://www.philippineembassy-usa.org/misc/visa_faq.htm
http://www.philippineembassy-usa.org/
2007-09-10 12:37:56 · answer #6 · answered by Claire 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋