It’s not uncommon to dream of visiting places featured in movies. Let me guess, most of them are in the US, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Washington, and Chicago. These are some of the common tourist destinations in the United States, just to name a few. You have the resources, but you harbor this fear of rejection.
This shouldn’t stop you from fulfilling your travel plans. If you have relatives in the US, or want to travel alone. The key is to know what type of visa to apply for. The documents to complete, and the purpose of your visit to the US.
First, understand the difference between a U.S. Visitor Visa (B-2) and U.S. Visa Sponsorship.
These 2 concepts are not the identical.
A visitor visa, referred to as a B-1/B-2 visa. A nonimmigrant visa for individuals who wish to enter the United States for leisure, medical and business purposes. Here, you apply for a U.S. visa at a U.S. delegation or ministry. The employer or close relative requests to sponsor the U.S. visa for your employee or close relative. Submitting an immigration petition to the U.S. government to get a residence card (green card). These are also called nonimmigrant petitions. Such as work visas (such as H, L visas) and family visas (such as fiancé or K visas).
What is the purpose of your stay?
When you arrive at the embassy, the American consul you will meet will ask you this question. But before that, figure out the purpose of your trip. The purpose of your trip is to visit the United States for a short period. For leisure, tourism, and to visit family, relatives or friends. A visitor visa, known as the U.S. tourist visa or B-2 visa, is the best option. The correct visa for you.
Note, however, that if you apply for a visitor visa. You must prove to the consular officer you have close ties to the Philippines. Your country of origin and that you intend to return after leaving. Stay in the US. You also show that you possess sufficient funds to cover your travel expenses to the United States. Such as airfare, travel insurance, lodging/board, transportation, travel and all other expenses.
I don’t have adequate supports? But my friends and family in the US will take the time to go there?
So that’s where the sponsorship built.
Who can finance my trip?
Anyone living in the United States can apply for a visa for their parents, family and friends. This means that he/she must be an I-94 (U.S. Green Card) acquired or a U.S. citizen. Your sponsor must provide an Affidavit Support (Form I-134). This form is confirmation of the sponsor’s willingness to take financial responsibility for the applicant during the visit.
What documents do I need to show?
You must provide documentation for your US visitor visa interview:
- A valid passport that will not expire within 6 months of your scheduled stay.
- Print the confirmation page of Form DS-160.
- U.S. Visa Fee Receipt
- Photo 5. Original/Copy of Visa Interview Appointment Letter
Documents proving your relationship to your country of origin include:
You must show strong economic, social and family ties to your country of origin. You also show that you will not be a burden to the United State. by expressing your monetary strength. To pay your expenses in the U.S. these facts will assure the interviewer. The documents you showed will need to return to your home country after.
The allowed period of stay in the United States is:
1. Evidence of sufficient funds to visit the United States (bank statements, savings books, etc.)
2. Evidence that you have close ties to your home country. Documents related to the property you own and your job a wonderful evidence.
a. If you have a job, get an employment letter.
b. If you are self-employed, get financial and other documentation of ownership.
c. If you are a government employee, get proof of employment and travel authorization.
d. Tax identification and recent tax documents.
e. Original title documents such as home, store or business title documents, etc.
f. You own in the Philippines/country of origin. If no documents are available, make a notarized affidavit for them. Documentation of operate any business or organization
g. Evidence of family ties, such as unmarried children, elderly parents and other family responsibilities h. If a person is an employee, any evidence that show proof that you have reason to return.
Besides documentation and other evidence, the help of an immigration attorney/consultant recommended. And encouraged to facilitate your application and improve your chances of approval.
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