US embassy in Manila debunks myths on visa application

US embassy Consul General Mark McGovern says many visa applicants in Manila have been submitting letters of endorsement from public officials to boost their chances 'but third-party endorsements mean nothing to the visa application.'

MANILA, Philippines – Recommendation letters have no bearing in applying for a non-immigrant visa, United States embassy Consul General Mark McGovern said, as he debunked some myths about visa applications to the US.

While proof of financial capability to support a trip to the US is considered, McGovern said that consular officials do not completely rely on bank statements in assessing applications. The decision over visa applications highly depends on the application documents and individual circumstances, according to McGovern, so a lack of submitted documents could also be a factor in a visa denial.

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