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Parents coming to US for the wedding, possible?

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jessyjessy   13

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Hi all.

I'm wondering if parents can come to the wedding using a tourist visa? Or what visa does it require? I'm coming to US with a k1 visa.

Thanks!

11-28-2012 : Filed I-129F

11-30-2012 : NOA1

04-09-2013 : NOA2

05-24-2013 : Case sent from NVC to USEM

06-10-2013 : Medical

07-30-2013 : Interview

: Put to AP for one missing doc

07-30-2013 : CEAC status Administrative Processing

08-01-2013 : Doc submitted to the USEM

08-02-2013 : Doc received

08-12-2013 : Case referred to the CO

08-13-2013 : CEAC status READY ( Appointment info )

08-14-2013 : CEAC status READY ( Case is open )

08-15-2013 : CEAC status AP

08-16-2013 : CEAC Status ISSUED ( Heck, yeah! )

08-24-2013 : Visa packet received

09-04-2013 : Hello, America!

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jessyjessy   13

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Yes its possible, if they can show strong ties to the Philippines.

Thank you! I'll search for some infos for the tourist visa.

11-28-2012 : Filed I-129F

11-30-2012 : NOA1

04-09-2013 : NOA2

05-24-2013 : Case sent from NVC to USEM

06-10-2013 : Medical

07-30-2013 : Interview

: Put to AP for one missing doc

07-30-2013 : CEAC status Administrative Processing

08-01-2013 : Doc submitted to the USEM

08-02-2013 : Doc received

08-12-2013 : Case referred to the CO

08-13-2013 : CEAC status READY ( Appointment info )

08-14-2013 : CEAC status READY ( Case is open )

08-15-2013 : CEAC status AP

08-16-2013 : CEAC Status ISSUED ( Heck, yeah! )

08-24-2013 : Visa packet received

09-04-2013 : Hello, America!

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,522

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*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Tourist Visas forum. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

missypatrick14 Explorer

missypatrick14   0

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Yes they can :) My parents are coming to mine from the U.K,they need a ESTA visa i believe...

https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/

It's a travel visa for those of less than 90 days. :) I did one each for my parents and it lasts a couple of years. I have one too for when i have visited the U.S. :)

Harpa Timsah Grand Master

Harpa Timsah   13,258

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Yes they can smile.png My parents are coming to mine from the U.K,they need a ESTA visa i believe...

https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/

It's a travel visa for those of less than 90 days. smile.png I did one each for my parents and it lasts a couple of years. I have one too for when i have visited the U.S. smile.png

Not all countries are allowed to participate in the Visa Waiver Program and use ESTA. The Philippines does not have the VWP or ESTA. Anyone from the Philippines needs a B2 visa to visit the US.

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

Currently, 37 countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program, as shown below:

Andorra Hungary New Zealand Australia Iceland Norway Austria Ireland Portugal Belgium Italy San Marino Brunei Japan Singapore Czech Republic Latvia Slovakia Denmark Liechtenstein Slovenia Estonia Lithuania South Korea Finland Luxembourg Spain France Malta Sweden Germany Monaco Switzerland Greece the Netherlands Taiwan (see note below) United Kingdom

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

Cuda Newbie

Cuda   0

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Thank you! I'll search for some infos for the tourist visa.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwhniv7.html

Visitor Visas for Business/Tourism (B-1/B-2) from Manila website... if you haven't gotten there yet.
 
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