How do I go about bringing my Filipino friend to the U.S. with a Tourist Visa?

Question

I need to know the steps to bring my friend to the U.S. on a Tourist Visa. I have heard it is difficult to bring girlfriends. She and I have not met in person, but she wants to visit.

Please tell me what agencies and procedures I need to speak with and follow.

Thank you!

Answer 1

please learn how to sspell philipino before you fill out the sheet

Answer 2

Philippines- the country

Filipinos- its inhabitants

She needs to apply to the American embassy in the Philippines. That's how things go.

Answer 3

why cant the person apply for a visa in person? they do have an american embassy in the philipines y'know...

Answer 4

Your friend should know, almost every Filipino have a good idea how to do it. Anyway, she has to call the US Embassy in Manila and set an appointment for an interview and pay the application fee.She has to bring all the necessary papers like birth certificates,income tax returns, bank certification,land tittles,car tittles etc. She needs a valid passport too.But to tell you frankly, its very difficult to get a tourist visa in my country.Out of 50 applicants, only 1 can get it. She has to prove to the consular officer that she intends to go back after her trip to the USA, because most of the time, they dont come back. We call them TNT's, ask your friend,she knows what it meant..The easiest and fastest way to bring your friend to the US is for you to go there personally,marry her, and go to the US Embassy in Manila  and petition her.You can download a petition form from the BCIS website too.In a few months/years, she can come here in the US if her priority date  comes in.

By the way, you're correct, the correct spelling is FILIPINO.

Answer 5

it's impossible for single (unmarried) young filipinas to be able to obtain a US tourist visa.... not unless she has businesses, properties and a high paying job.

best thing for you two is for you to go over there yourself. it's a lot easier since all you need is just a passport. no need for a visa if you're staying for less than 21 days.