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What are the requirements for US tourist visa?

I am a filipina and my bf and his family is inviting me over for the holidays this year. I am applying for a toursit visa. I dont have show money etc. He would be the one to pay for my roundtrip ticket and support me during my stay. Would this be enough reason or i would have to bring bank statements and stuff like that?


    




IndyaBelle
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This site can provide you with full details about all the official requirements for getting a Tourist Visa to the US :
http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/visiting2.html
Best of Luck.


Curious1usa
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From the US Embassy Manila website (see site below for details):

OVERCOMING PRESUMPTION OF IMMIGRANT INTENT UNDER U.S. IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT SECTION 214(b)

All B-1, B-2, F-1, F-2, H-2A, H-2B, H-3, J-1, J-2, M-1, M-2, O-2, P-1, P-2, P-3, and Q-1, applicants must qualify under Section 214(b) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The Act which states:

"Every alien shall be presumed to be an immigrant until he establishes to the satisfaction of the officer, at the time of the application for a visa... that he is entitled to nonimmigrant status..."

Essentially, the visa officer needs to see that the applicant has compelling reasons to return to the Philippines. By law, the burden of proof is on the applicant to show that he or she qualifies for the visa. This proof may come in many forms, but when considered together, it must be strong enough for the interviewing officer to conclude that the applicant’s ties to the Philippines will compel him or her to return at the end of a temporary stay in the United States.

EVIDENCE OF TIES

Ties are the aspects of one’s life that bind him or her to his her place of residence, including family relationships, employment and possessions. In the case of younger applicants, who may not have had an opportunity to establish such ties, interviewing officers may look at educational status, grades, the situation of their parents, and the applicant's long-range plans and prospects in the Philippines. As each person's situation is different, there is no set answer as to what constitutes adequate ties.

The interviewing consular officer may request supporting documents during the interview. Be prepared to present evidence of the applicant’s or the applicant’s parents’ (if the applicant is a minor) ties and financial status in the Philippines such as :


1. Bank statements for the last three (3) months and both current and former bank account passbooks

2. Employment certification including salary, tenure and position

3. Form W-2

4. Income tax return with Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) or bank stamp

5. Audited financial statement with BIR or bank stamp

6. Pay slips for the last three (3) months

7. Credit card statements for the prior three months

8. Vehicle registration with official receipt

9. Land titles (no certified copies please)

10. Pictures of family, home or business

11. Wedding photos

12. Marriage certificate printed on the Philippine National Statistics Office security paper, if applicable

13. Birth certificate printed on the Philippine National Statistics Office security paper

14. For students, certificate of school registration

15. Certification of membership to legitimate organization(s)

http://usembassy.state.gov/manila/wwwhnv03.html

Considering you do not have sufficient funds, and you are already asking about K-1 visas, it is unlikely you will recieve a visa.


Buggy
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For more informations visit the US website.


mamour
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All basic documentary requirements must be ready BEFORE an appointment can be made. Additional documents may be required, so please read the information below carefully.

All documents must be originals. Photocopies will not be accepted, unless specified. The applicant must submit these documents to the interviewing consular officer during the interview. The Nonimmigrant Visa Unit does not accept documents BEFORE the interview. Any documents received will not be returned and will be destroyed.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
1. PASSPORT – Signed passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of intended departure from the United States. The passport must be in good condition, i.e., photo lamination is undamaged, and all passport pages are intact.

Applicants must also present all previously issued passports or notarized affidavits of loss, if applicable.
go to this page to read more details of the US Embassy in Manila
http://philippines.usembassy.gov/wwwhniv1.html

# make sure you read all infos before you go , and do not buy your plane tickets ahead of having the visa applied to your passports #


pcmanbv
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don't want to dissapoint you but consular offcer decides if u have strong ties to your country and u will return.... he can grant you or deny your request on it sole descrition.... every person is considered a posible immigrant till u prove otherwise





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