Not Once but Twice

My dream of going to the USA will stay to be a dream for a much longer time than I expected. Recently, my application for a US Visa was denied for the second time in three years.

The reason: I did not show sufficient strong family, social or economic ties outside the US that will compel me to return to the Philippines or to Saudi Arabia (where I am presently working).

I do not have any intentions of finding a job or worst be an illegal immigrant (TNT).

I just wanted to visit my sister and her family.

I just wanted to watch NBA Live, go to New York and watch a Broadway musical or two, go to Universal Studios and Hollywood, and go to Las Vegas.

I just wanted to have a vacation. Nothing more, nothing less.

Unfortunately, not once but twice, the US Consul who interviewed me thought otherwise. The only reason I feel they thought this way, is because I am single. I better get married soon hehehe

Oh well, there will always be a next time.

I remember this dream scene in the movie La Visa Loca starring Robin Padilla where the scenario was reversed and the Americans are the ones applying for a Philippine Visa. Robin Padilla, mockingly interviews them and with a big smile on his face, stamped each applications … DENIED! And the Americans pleaded and cried their hearts out. Now that is a dream I sure hope happens :-)