tourist visa for my brother

[cmccull809 0]

Hi i am a usc and i have a 12 year old brother in the phillipines. Most of my family are still in the philippines. I wanted him to visit us here in US. What should i do to help to make his visit possible? do i need to have my father accompany my brother since his under 18 years old? I also filed a Petition for my mom to get here. If she gets approved, can my brother come along with her through a tourist visa? and then my brother can come back after 6 months. What should i do? Can anyone please give me an advice. or anyone in thesame situation. Help me please. Thank you!

Edited January 29, 2010 by cmccull809

[justashooter 430]

it is always amazing to me that people from 3rd world countries can take 6 month visits to USA, even when they are 12 years old, and are supposed to be in school. i guess people in 3rd world don't have jobs or school or anythign else they have to be home to do.

[cmccull809 0]

it is always amazing to me that people from 3rd world countries can take 6 month visits to USA, even when they are 12 years old, and are supposed to be in school. i guess people in 3rd world don't have jobs or school or anythign else they have to be home to do.

FYI. It doesn't really mean that my brother has to stay here in US for 6 months. He is in school and of course he has education he has to worry about it. If he has to travel he has to do it on school breaks. Does that makes sense to you? People from third world country have jobs and schools just so you know. Education is a big deal in the philippines. The Filipino culture highly regards Education as an important factor to be successful in life. There are colleges in the Philippines that consistently made it to the list as top universities of the world and in Asia.

[sachinky 464]

There's nothing you can do apart from writing a well-worded letter of invitation.

He will be given his B2 visa on his own merits. He could get the visa if he demonstrates overwhelming ties to PI that would compel him to return -- such as school, both his parents live there, etc.

[cmccull809 0]

There's nothing you can do apart from writing a well-worded letter of invitation.

He will be given his B2 visa on his own merits. He could get the visa if he demonstrates overwhelming ties to PI that would compel him to return -- such as school, both his parents live there, etc.

Thank you for the advice! I appreciate it.

[sachinky 464]

You're welcome. Good luck.

[Mario&Cath 1]

it is always amazing to me that people from 3rd world countries can take 6 month visits to USA, even when they are 12 years old, and are supposed to be in school. i guess people in 3rd world don't have jobs or school or anythign else they have to be home to do.

you're so rude and a racist!!! don't you know that a lot of filipinos excel in many fields? and by the way, your country wont be rich without the help of skilled workers from what you called 3rd world countries. be considerate of our feelings!!!

Edited January 31, 2010 by Mario&Cath

[Third 0]

I think cmcull was asking for suggestion not your rude comment!! If you can't give a suggestion just keep your comments to yourself. What difference does it make if one lives in so called "3rd world" or "1st world?" Besides people who live in so called "3rd world" are much happier than people in 1st world! GODDDDD some people and their mentally.

Yes, I think your father needs to go with your brother because he is only 12 and might need their consent aswell. Good luck

it is always amazing to me that people from 3rd world countries can take 6 month visits to USA, even when they are 12 years old, and are supposed to be in school. i guess people in 3rd world don't have jobs or school or anythign else they have to be home to do.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Judgmental comments are inappropriate and provide no useful information. If you do not have something of use to add to the discussion, please do not add anything at all.

[justashooter 430]

you're so rude and a racist!!! don't you know that a lot of filipinos excel in many fields? and by the way, your country wont be rich without the help of skilled workers from what you called 3rd world countries. be considerate of our feelings!!!

i was gonna remark that america is rich because this country has a great deal of natural resources, a low population density, and is geographically seperated from areas impacted by the first and second world wars. also, it has few areas of inhospitable climate that can be detrimental to societal development, and a system of government (a republic) that tends to encourage economic growth, but since this wouldn't add anything to the discussion, i guess i shouldn't.

perhaps i would be allowed to point out that i am married to a chinese, so it's not likely that i am a racist.

[Long Ng 0]

i was gonna remark that america is rich because this country has a great deal of natural resources, a low population density, and is geographically seperated from areas impacted by the first and second world wars. also, it has few areas of inhospitable climate that can be detrimental to societal development, and a system of government (a republic) that tends to encourage economic growth, but since this wouldn't add anything to the discussion, i guess i shouldn't.

perhaps i would be allowed to point out that i am married to a chinese, so it's not likely that i am a racist.

"it is always amazing to me that people from 3rd world countries can take 6 month visits to USA, even when they are 12 years old, and are supposed to be in school. i guess people in 3rd world don't have jobs or school or anythign else they have to be home to do."

Hey Justashooter, you are such a rude and arrogant person. Dont judge people based on where they are from. "people from 3rd world countries can take 6 months visits to usa" so what, what s wrong with it. They can come here for school. ok idiot. they dont come here to burden your "rich" country .Btw, i wonder if you have China in the list of your "3rd world" countries? You must be a very generous person to bring her to your "rich" country! i guess!!!

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Check the rules for unescorted minors on the airlines Each has their own exact rules about stopovers and flying times and fees.

[M.O 6]

Good luck with your process....

[Craneman 2]

Hi i am a usc and i have a 12 year old brother in the phillipines. Most of my family are still in the philippines. I wanted him to visit us here in US. What should i do to help to make his visit possible? do i need to have my father accompany my brother since his under 18 years old? I also filed a Petition for my mom to get here. If she gets approved, can my brother come along with her through a tourist visa? and then my brother can come back after 6 months. What should i do? Can anyone please give me an advice. or anyone in thesame situation. Help me please. Thank you!

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