What are the chances

[John+Lourdelie 28]

My finacée is wondering if two of her sisters would be able to come to our wedding here in the states. I understand that it is very difficult for Filipino nationals to get tourist visas to the US. One sister is working in Singapore and the other is working in the UK. Both have been working in those countries for quite some time now. She would really like to have the support of her family at the ceremony. Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with this type of situation.

Thanks,

John

[Scott and Mhay 57]

Pretty slim, but they will never know if they don't apply. Typically if they are young, it is probably an automatic denial. I have read where someone showed strong ties 2 the PI (business, house, etc) and still get denied.

[maximus 0]

From my understanding it is not very likely unless her family is extremly wealthy with lots of property, land and a large sum of cash in the bank in case the sisters decide to stay in the USA as undocumented.

[John+Lourdelie 28]

Family not wealthy. Both have long term jobs in the countries where they currently live. Both are in their mid to late 30's.

John

[Scott and Mhay 57]

Maybe have them apply from the country they are in now? Might have a better chance.

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Maybe have them apply from the country they are in now? Might have a better chance.

Even so they would have to present proof of ties to the Philippines, property, cash, etc. My sister failed to do that when she applied for a tourist visa while working in Singapore, and she got a denial. At the time she was single and in her mid-20s, so those factors didn't help her case. It seems they apply exactly the same criteria for evaluation (based on your nationality) whichever embassy you apply at.

[Loolie 56]

My neighbor, a teacher, was denied too because she was single at that time. She has a sister in the US working as a nurse and the nurse invited her parents and the her sister(the teacher) to come here as tourist but only the parents were approved.

[charmingangel 1]

Even so they would have to present proof of ties to the Philippines, property, cash, etc. My sister failed to do that when she applied for a tourist visa while working in Singapore, and she got a denial. At the time she was single and in her mid-20s, so those factors didn't help her case. It seems they apply exactly the same criteria for evaluation (based on your nationality) whichever embassy you apply at.

If your sister is a Singapore PR(Permanent Resident), her chances of being able to get a tourist visa is big since SPR's are almost considered SG citizens and SG Citizens can easily come to the US. I've had lots of Filipino friends that are SPR's that were able to go to US without so much trouble. Best thing to do is to apply .

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If your sister is a Singapore PR(Permanent Resident), her chances of being able to get a tourist visa is big since SPR's are almost considered SG citizens and SG Citizens can easily come to the US. I've had lots of Filipino friends that are SPR's that were able to go to US without so much trouble. Best thing to do is to apply .

No she wasn't a PR, she was just working there on a 2 year assignment.

[John+Lourdelie 28]

Her sister in Singapore (not a Singapore PR) has a son in the Philippines so she has ties to home that way, plus her job in Singapore. Her sister who works in the UK is married. Her husband lives with her in the UK and would like to travel with her to US as tourist also.

I have told my fiancée that her sisters need to go the US embassy / consulate where they live and inquire / apply for visa. That is the only way they will know what they can do. I am not too hopeful for them to get the visa, but for my fiancée's happiness I hope they can come here to see her married.

John

[marriedtomrg 141]

Since they are both working in their respective countries outside of the Philippines, that demonstrates strong ties to where they reside now. They would have to present proof that they have been approved for vacation time and proof of their work/resident status. I think it is likely that they will be granted visas to attend the wedding. They have every reason to return to Singapore and the UK respectively.

Just make the visiting time short...like a week.