What is the chances of my 27/yo g/f getting a tourist Visa to the US?
Or will they even deny it right away because they will assume we will try to get married in the US or something?
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Just the fact that she is a Pinay that is single will definately raise red flags. Any single woman from the Republic of the Philippines will do that. Also, if she is trying to come in on a Visitors Visa, it isnt your responsibility to show that she has financial resources, it is hers. The only time that you will need to show the ability to sponsor her, is if and when you are married or going to be married and using the applicable Visa such as the K-3 or the K-1. Due to the fact she is single. your chances are slim to none she will be approved for the Visitors Visa...Reasons? Too many filipino scammers who come here and then never return back home.Have you considred marraidge? If so, then the K-1 or K-3 may be the only way for you...Loved the Phillipines as I have been there many times...I also work in an attorneys office so I am privy to such things as the immigration process...hope this helps
Why would you want to visit da U.S. ? Shizzum you betta bring a bullet proof vest if ya do playa, pop pop.
The marriage issue is probably going to be the stubbling block - but that does not mean they wont let her in.
Good Luck!
First of all make sure she gets a return ticket. Also I think you have enougbh financil support to prove that she will come back. If she has any relatives in the U.S will help to show more support. I think you should be ok. Also hope she has no creiminal record in her past... Good luck
The US embassy will immediately assume that you will get married and apply for adjustment of status once here in the US. They'll view the tourist visa as a shortcut around the normal K-1/K-3 immigrant visa process.
She will have the burden of proving she is not an "intending immigrant." She will need to provide as much evidence as possible regarding her ties to the PH, which would argue against her leaving it all behind. One issue will be how frequently people from a particular country overstay their visas. Most people from some countries regularly return, while people from others (i.e. Nigeria) routinely overstay, ruining it for the rest of the visa applicants in that country. That would factor into your particular case in this way--how frequently do visa applicants there abandon children/family who they left behind in order to immigrate illegally to the states (by arriving on a tourist visa then overstaying)?
For the reasons Yak Rider mentioned, your plans to get married will also work against you.
I would write a nice letter to the US Consulate, explaining your intentions and detailing everything that ties her to her home country, family, children a job etc. Additionally, fill out an I-134. You can find this at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/m...
When she goes for her interview, she should take all bank statements, business titles, property deeds, etc. Anything and everything to demonstrate that she has all the intentions of going back. If your intentions are for her to come live with you, then you should marry her in her home country and petition for her to become a permanent resident.
The consular officer will deny the tourist visa. From what you have said, it is clear that your girl friend would be most likely to illegally remain in the USA.
My sons old girlfiend ( who became his former wife) came for a US visit with a fiance visa. Maybe that would work out for you. He had to show fund ect. and she did return home after her visit.
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