Tourist for parent

[mariposang_gala 1]

Hello guys...

I just want help for my mom and dad...they are still living in philippines...They dont want me to petition them (im a naturalized USC)so i decide for

Them to visit me here in US..and thats what they like..They dont have any property ad savings...my mom 55 and dad 62..they just want to visit and come back home..

My question is how hard it is to pass tourist visa?

Do affidavit of support can help?

Would love POV of my fellow filipino....thank you so much

[Oksana & Max 94]

With no property, savings the chance to get a tourist visa would be slim to none. They CO will not even look at the affidavit of support, as your parents need to qualify on their own, and need to proof a strong ties back home. In your scenario they can't show that, as nothing really holding them back there.

I feel for you and only wish you a good luck.

[xtianj 10]

You will know their chances if they give it a try. I want my parents to apply for a tourist visa this year too. They dont have huge savings in the bank but they are in in their 70's.

[InHisTime 110]

You will know their chances if they give it a try. I want my parents to apply for a tourist visa this year too. They dont have huge savings in the bank but they are in in their 70's.

Agree! always be positive I know some older people got 10 year multiple tourist visa. The consul didn't even check any financial / real estate documents. There are times the consul use his instinct / heart... it's always case to case. God bless

[InHisTime 110]

With no property, savings the chance to get a tourist visa would be slim to none. They CO will not even look at the affidavit of support, as your parents need to qualify on their own, and need to proof a strong ties back home. In your scenario they can't show that, as nothing really holding them back there.

I feel for you and only wish you a good luck.

Well, it maybe true, but not always! 6 years ago I applied for tourist visa - I was bringing a lot of supporting documents all original copies (land titles, building registrations, business permit, bank passbook with some amount to support my trip, work certification reflecting my income, income tax, etc -- all in my name). In fact, I was also bringing my used old passport, just in case to show that I had traveled already to countries like Canada, Australia, Singapore, Korea --just for short tourist purpose) still, I felt so unfair - the consul didn't even ask me to show those documents. I think age of applicant counts more ! Normally, if you are below 40 they tend to be very strict. I was just asked few questions like who is going to take care of my kids when I will be out knowing that I'm a solo parent.....it sucks! honestly, I didn't have any intention of staying longer in the US as I really can't stay out of the country as I do have a lot of businesses to attend here. Anyway, it was still a good experience............... So....sometimes it is about luck ! and the will of God !

[mark&marilou 0]

I am planning to apply my mother also for a tourist visa next year, she is the only one now coz my father past away 10 years ago, she doesn't have also any land title or big amount of money in the bank. she is 70 years old now. hope and pray we made it.

Edited March 8, 2012 by mark&marilou

[InHisTime 110]

I am planning to apply my mother also for a tourist visa next year, she is the only one now coz my father past away 10 years ago, she doesn't have also any land title or big amount of money in the bank. she is 70 years old now. hope and pray we made it.

Well, let her try I remember one old woman from our city -- she was asked by the consul why she wants to go to America? She simply said,"I'm old, but it is still my dream to see America". She got a 10 year multiple entry visa. In fact she just used the visa once.

[mariposang_gala 1]

thanks for the quick reply people.....will tell my mom to start the process now....i miss them so much and would to spend christmas to them here....again thanks guys

[Kang 22]

You can try but do not have high hopes. Due to the 300,000 illegal Filipinos in the US, the USEM is very careful and will want solid proof that they will return to the Philippines