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McLez   3

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Hi,

I have a question regarding the B2 Visa. Can my sister or my mom able to apply for a Tourist/B2 Visa without having worked in the Philippines, which I know that's one of the requirements of applying a visa. I just want her or them to visit/help me here in US while my husband is deployed. I'm still a permanent resident and still processing my citizenship or do I need to wait to be a citizen first.
What's the best move for me to do. Hope someone could help me. Thank you Godbless

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4 minutes ago, McLez said:

Hi,

I have a question regarding the B2 Visa. Can my sister or my mom able to apply for a Tourist/B2 Visa without having worked in the Philippines, which I know that's one of the requirements of applying a visa. I just want her or them to visit/help me here in US while my husband is deployed. I'm still a permanent resident and still processing my citizenship or do I need to wait to be a citizen first.
What's the best move for me to do. Hope someone could help me. Thank you Godbless

I know of no requirement to have worked to get a B2.  Your sister and mother can certainly apply for a tourist visa, but they will have to demonstrate strong ties to their country.  There is nothing you, personally, can do to increase their ability to obtain a B2.  

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

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______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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29 minutes ago, McLez said:

Hi,

I have a question regarding the B2 Visa. Can my sister or my mom able to apply for a Tourist/B2 Visa without having worked in the Philippines, which I know that's one of the requirements of applying a visa. I just want her or them to visit/help me here in US while my husband is deployed. I'm still a permanent resident and still processing my citizenship or do I need to wait to be a citizen first.
What's the best move for me to do. Hope someone could help me. Thank you Godbless

Strong ties to the Philippines is the requirement, not working.

 

Your status has nothing to do with your mom & sister getting a tourist visa.  They apply and will be evaluated on their merit solely.

 

Believe it or not, your mom may stand a better chance of getting a tourist visa than your sister ...   (just saying this from what I have seen of who gets approved)

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McLez   3

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The reason on why i want my sister to apply tourist with my mom it's because i know she's not old to fly but she's scared to flight alone by herself.  She's not used to travel specially it would be her first time to do long flight hours. I just want her to accompany my mom 

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Crazy Cat   39,233

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26 minutes ago, McLez said:

The reason on why i want my sister to apply tourist with my mom it's because i know she's not old to fly but she's scared to flight alone by herself.  She's not used to travel specially it would be her first time to do long flight hours. I just want her to accompany my mom 

That's reasonable.....I hope it works out well for you all.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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2 hours ago, McLez said:

The reason on why i want my sister to apply tourist with my mom it's because i know she's not old to fly but she's scared to flight alone by herself.  She's not used to travel specially it would be her first time to do long flight hours. I just want her to accompany my mom 

I do understand.   I was just making comment that I see more "moms" getting approved that younger Filipinas.

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