K2Traveling alone or with a companion other than her parent

[asianculture 14]

ya, that's that I thought as well,

connecting all of the dots and bits

in that nasty, evil, wicked and mean

if/then/else construct.

ie - the clearance is simply not needed, based on the VISA TYPE.

my note about 'good luck' there in Manila at the airport only stems from the brain dead immigration screeners inside of the airport.

I know what you mean - they do power trip there , specially those immigration- they come up with their own rules the last minute and someone ended up off loaded. Well what I did is called the Korean Air, requested a full assist for my daughter, I have to pay $100 per segment, total of $200 because she have 1 stop over. That way they are not going to ask for more clearance, even though my friend will be traveling with her the whole flight. I will keep you guys updated. Thanks!

[Hank_ 9,171]

Please do keep us updated. Thanks

[Greenbaum 12,258]

I know what you mean - they do power trip there , specially those immigration- they come up with their own rules the last minute and someone ended up off loaded. Well what I did is called the Korean Air, requested a full assist for my daughter, I have to pay $100 per segment, total of $200 because she have 1 stop over. That way they are not going to ask for more clearance, even though my friend will be traveling with her the whole flight. I will keep you guys updated. Thanks!

Your doing all the right things to stay protected. Good job!

[asianculture 14]

Hello All,

My daughter successfully passed through the Philippine Immigration and no question asked regarding DSWD, my family upgraded the ticket to adult , so I added $485 and that is Ok as long as she has full assistance, a stewardess walked through with her. I am so happy someone knows the rule. But my advice to all, if you guys are not comfortable without DSWD, just get it ahead of time.

Based on my experience and from the people I spoke to ( immigration officer in Manila, DSWD and Korean air) no need for DSWD clearance for a minor holding a dependent visa ( sponsored by parents or immigrating to USA ).

She will be sitting with my friend who will be traveling with her to Las Vegas. Thank you all for your support and it is indeed a very stressful moment, well, my stress level still the same until I see her tomorrow afternoon in Vegas.

Thank you again.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

Hello All,

My daughter successfully passed through the Philippine Immigration and no question asked regarding DSWD, my family upgraded the ticket to adult , so I added $485 and that is Ok as long as she has full assistance, a stewardess walked through with her. I am so happy someone knows the rule. But my advice to all, if you guys are not comfortable without DSWD, just get it ahead of time.

Based on my experience and from the people I spoke to ( immigration officer in Manila, DSWD and Korean air) no need for DSWD clearance for a minor holding a dependent visa ( sponsored by parents or immigrating to USA ).

She will be sitting with my friend who will be traveling with her to Las Vegas. Thank you all for your support and it is indeed a very stressful moment, well, my stress level still the same until I see her tomorrow afternoon in Vegas.

Thank you again.

Great news!!!

[apple21 953]

Cool. Congrats!