It is not uncommon to dream of visiting places that are seen in movies. Let me guess, most of them are in the United States. To name a few, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Washington, and Chicago are some of the common tourist destinations in the United States. You have the resources but you harbor this apprehension of being denied.
This shouldn’t stop you from making your travel plans come true. If you have relatives in the US or would like to travel alone, the key is knowing what type of visa to apply for, the necessary documents to complete, and most importantly, the purpose of your visit to the US. .
First things first, learn the difference between a US visitor visa (B-2) and a US visa sponsorship.
These two things are not the same.
The visitor visa, often referred to as a B-1/B-2 visa, is a nonimmigrant visa for individuals who wish to enter the United States temporarily for pleasure, medical treatment, and business. In this case, you apply for your US visa at the US Embassy or Consulate Whereas, sponsorship of a US visa is requested by the employer or a close family member when filing an immigration petition with the government of the US to obtain a residence card (green card) for your employee or close family member. This is also known as non-immigrant petitions, such as work visa (eg H, L visa) as well as family visa (eg fiancé visa or K visa).
What is the purpose of your visit?
You will be asked this question by the US consul who you will meet when you arrive at the embassy. But before that, he determines the purpose of his trip. If the purpose of your trip is to visit the US for a short period of time for pleasure, tourism, and to visit relatives, relatives, or friends, then the visitor visa known as a US tourist visa or visa B-2 is the right visa for you.
Please note, however, that if you apply for a visitor visa, among other things, you must prove to the US consular officer that you have strong ties to the Philippines as your country of origin and that you intend to return after leaving. your temporary stay in the U.S. You must also show that you have enough money available to cover the expenses of your trip to the U.S., such as airfare, visitors insurance, lodging/boarding, transportation expenses, tourism expenses and all other expenses.
What if I don’t have enough resources but my friends and family in the US are willing to take my time there?
So this is where sponsorship is established.
Who can sponsor my trip?
Anyone residing in the US can sponsor a visa for their parents, relatives, and friends. This means he/she must be an I-94 (US Green Card) holder or a US citizen. Your sponsor must provide an affidavit of support (form I-134). The form is a confirmation that the sponsor is willing to assume financial responsibility for the applicant during the visit.
What documents do I need to present?
You must have documents for the US visitor visa interview:
1. A valid passport that does not expire earlier than 6 months after your intended stay.
2. Printing your DS-160 form confirmation page
3. Receipt Fee US Visa Fees
4. A photograph
5. Original/Copy of Visa Interview Appointment Letter
Supporting documents to show your ties to your country of origin include:
You must demonstrate strong economic, social, and family ties to your country of origin. You must also show that you will not become a burden to the US by demonstrating your financial stability to cover expenses in the US. These facts will assure the interviewing officer that you will return to your home country after the authorized period of stay in the US. USA Required documents are:
1. Evidence of sufficient funds for the visit to the US (bank statement and savings book, etc.)
2. Evidence showing that you have strong ties to your country of origin. Documents related to the property you own and your employment are good evidence
has. If you are employed, obtain an employment verification letter.
b. If you are self-employed, get proof of finances and other ownership documents
against If you are a government employee, obtain a Certificate of Employment and a Certification of Authorization to Travel
d. Tax ID and recent tax-related documents
me. Original ownership documents such as ownership documents of the house, store or business, etc. you own in the Philippines/country of origin. If no documents are available, make a notarized affidavit for the same
F. Documentary evidence of directing any business or organization.
gram. Evidence of family ties such as unmarried children, elderly parents, and other family responsibilities.
H. If the person is an employee, in addition to proof of employment and proof of leave granted from the office, any documents that show reason to return
Documents and other evidence aside, the assistance of an immigration attorney/consultant is highly recommended and encouraged to ease your application and improve your chances of getting approved.
