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Hi everyone! We are planning to apply for a tourist visa and I need help regarding our chances. Here are our profiles:

 

Dad

- Age: 55

- Work: Worked as an OFW in Saudi Arabia for 21 years (1995-2016), now runs a business (water refilling station)

- Been to KSA, Singapore (2x), Kuala Lumpur

 

Mom

- Age: 55

- Work: government employee from 1989-present (Department of Education)

- Been to HK, Macau, Singapore (2x), Kuala Lumpur

 

Me (female)

- Age: 21

- Student (University of the Philippines Baguio), will graduate next year and plans to continue to medical school

- Been to HK, Macau, Singapore (2x), Kuala Lumpur

 

Bank accounts (joint): x,xxx,xxx & xxx,xxx
Purpose of travel: Tour and visit our relatives on December. Both my parents have relatives (cousins, aunts and uncles) in US (California/Seattle). We're gonna pay for the airfare but we will stay in San Jose, CA at my mom's aunt's house (US Citizen).

So me being currently enrolled in school, work, business + some land titles and car loan. Are these factors enough to prove our strong ties in the Philippines? Do these give us a big chance of getting our visas?

 

Thank you so much!

 

 

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No one can guarantee a yes or a no; but with both parents employed, you in school, land and finances, and travel history for all of you, sounds like you should be okay; but again, can't guarantee that. All you can do is go apply and see.

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There is always a chance, let us know how it goes.

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As others have said, maybe yes, maybe no.  However, in my opinion, you have a much stronger ties than many who ask here on VJ.  Good Luck and best wishes!!

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9 hours ago, Ben&Zian said:

No one can guarantee a yes or a no; but with both parents employed, you in school, land and finances, and travel history for all of you, sounds like you should be okay; but again, can't guarantee that. All you can do is go apply and see.

I guess we'll really never know unless we try. But it's good to know that based on our profiles, we have a chance. Thank you so much!

8 hours ago, Boiler said:

There is always a chance, let us know how it goes.

 

8 hours ago, az2014 said:

Pick a number between 1 and 100.

 

Theres your chance.

 

Let us know the result.

Yes, I will let you know. Thank you so much!

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8 hours ago, missileman said:

As others have said, maybe yes, maybe no.  However, in my opinion, you have a much stronger ties than many who ask here on VJ.  Good Luck and best wishes!!

It's really good to hear that based on our profiles, we have a chance. It gives us the confidence we need for the interview. Thank you so much!

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