Chances of getting B2 Tourist Visa

[LucidSofia 59]

Hey everyone,

I want to go to the US to visit a friend for 6 months. I was born in Mexico but I have a Swedish passport, so I could go to the US on the Visa Waiver Program but then I would only be able to stay for 90 days. I finish my university studies in Spain in either june or september, and then I would like to spend 6 months in the US traveling/relaxing, and then come back and do my masters in Spain.

I do not own property, have a job nor have sick relatives to take care of, all I can say to prove non-immigrant intent I guess would be to say that I plan on coming back to do my masters, but I dont have an admission letter because one doesnt apply until around march (of next year). So I dont have any physical evidence of non-immigrant intent other than the fact that I have gone to the US previously on the Visa Waiver Program, once, for 10 days and I came back. Also, the fact that I'm applying for the tourist visa so that I can legally stay in the country for 6 months rather than just going on the VWP, must say something right? If I planned to immigrant I could just go on the VWP and then not come back, instead of going through all the hassle of getting a tourist visa.

My questions are:

What could I possibly bring with me to the interview to show I have nonimmigrant intent?

What are the chances that I'll be given the visa given my current situation, without any document supporting nonimmigrant intent?

If i get rejected the tourist visa, will it make it harder to travel to the US on the VWP in the future?

Also; does it help my case if my American friend sponsors me, or would I be better of showing I have sufficiente economic means on my own (my parents support), or would it be better to bring both?

Answers to any of these questions would be greatly appreciated!

-Sofia

Edited March 27, 2012 by LucidSofia

[aaron2020 11,651]

Hey everyone,

I want to go to the US to visit a friend for 6 months. I was born in Mexico but I have a Swedish passport, so I could go to the US on the Visa Waiver Program but then I would only be able to stay for 90 days. I finish my university studies in Spain in either june or september, and then I would like to spend 6 months in the US traveling/relaxing, and then come back and do my masters in Spain.

I do not own property, have a job nor have sick relatives to take care of, all I can say to prove non-immigrant intent I guess would be to say that I plan on coming back to do my masters, but I dont have an admission letter because one doesnt apply until around march (of next year). So I dont have any physical evidence of non-immigrant intent other than the fact that I have gone to the US previously on the Visa Waiver Program, once, for 10 days and I came back. Also, the fact that I'm applying for the tourist visa so that I can legally stay in the country for 6 months rather than just going on the VWP, must say something right? If I planned to immigrant I could just go on the VWP and then not come back, instead of going through all the hassle of getting a tourist visa.

My questions are:

What could I possibly bring with me to the interview to show I have nonimmigrant intent?

What are the chances that I'll be given the visa given my current situation, without any document supporting nonimmigrant intent?

If i get rejected the tourist visa, will it make it harder to travel to the US on the VWP in the future?

Also; does it help my case if my American friend sponsors me, or would I be better of showing I have sufficiente economic means on my own (my parents support), or would it be better to bring both?

Answers to any of these questions would be greatly appreciated!

-Sofia

I can't guess as what you could possibly bring to show that you have reasons to leave the US to resume your life or what your chances are.

If your visitor visa is rejected, you will probably not be able to use the VWP for a indeterminable amount of time.

Your friends cannot sponsor you for a visitor visa. You qualify on your own.

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ESTA is required to qualify for the VWP. Without ESTA, you cannot use the VWP.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/without/without_1990.html#denied

I was denied a visa on a recent visa application, may I use the VWP?

A recent visa denial for any reason could result in denial of an authorization via ESTA, additional questioning at the port of entry, or denial of admission to the United States. Applicants who are uncertain of whether they qualify for VWP travel may choose to apply for a visa.

Edited March 27, 2012 by aaron2020

[Roxxi 3]

Also, the fact that I'm applying for the tourist visa so that I can legally stay in the country for 6 months rather than just going on the VWP, must say something right? If I planned to immigrant I could just go on the VWP and then not come back, instead of going through all the hassle of getting a tourist visa.

That right there are my thoughts exactly...it should be a no-brainer..

something tells me they don't look at it like that though.

I don't have a any advice but would love to know if you get it, and if you're applying in Sweden? (cos I'm also looking to apply for the longer visa here in Sweden)

Good luck

[Noel194 53]

Why dont you enter on the VWP spend 89 days in the US go to Mexico, Costa Rica, Canada or somewhere outside of the US for a week or two and then return for another 90 days on the VWP