Phone Number: |
Book an appointment by calling (02) 982-5555 and (02) 902-8930 for calls within the Philippines and other countries aside from mainland United States or (214) 571-1600 for calls from mainland United States. The call center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, Manila time, except on U.S. and Philippine holidays.
Appointments can also be booked online through http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph
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E-Mail: |
For general inquiries: IVManilaReplies@state.gov
For early appointment requests and visa scheduling issues: IVMNLAppointments@state.gov
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Address: |
From within the Philippines: Immigrant Visa Branch,United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Blvd., Ermita 1000, Manila
From outside the Philippines: Immigrant Visa Branch, PSC 500 Box 26 FPO AP 96515-1000 USA
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Working Hours: |
7:30AM - 4:30PM Manila Time, Closed US and Philippine Holidays.
The call center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, Manila time, except on U.S. and Philippine holidays. |
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Best Contact Method: |
Phone
E-mail |
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Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package: |
Average of 10 days as of Sep 8, 2011. |
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Issues Packet 3? |
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Packet 3 Contains: |
For CR1/IR1
1.Instruction for Immigrant VISA application.
2.Notification of Applicant Readiness Form (DS-2001)
3.Biographic Data Form (DS-230I)
4.Affidavit of support form. |
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Issues Packet 4? |
Yes |
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Packet 4 Contents (if known): |
*Packet 4 is no longer delivered but has to be downloaded from the Embassy's website*
For K Visa applicants:
- Appointment letter (sent via email) for medical exam and interview
- DS-156 form (online at DoS)
- DS-156K form (online at DoS)
- DS-157 form (online at DoS)
- I-134 form
- Instructions for payment of fee, medical exam, location of embassy
Instructions on USEM Manila Website here:
http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3238.html
For CR1/IR1:
- Appointment letter for interview
- Instructions for medical exam
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Forms to Consulate? |
None. |
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Other Forms (if any)? |
Follow USEM Manila Instructions, other documents needed:
- NSO Birth Certificate
- NSO CENOMAR
- NSO CEMAR (for married couples)
- NBI Clearance Certificate
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Direct Consular Filing Offered? |
Yes |
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If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
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Residents_Only |
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Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview? |
Yes |
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Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? |
Advance |
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Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in? |
Embassy Scheduled |
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Visa issued same day? |
No |
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If not what's the waiting period? |
Varies depending on location. Approximately, 5-10 business days. The Visa Packages will be sent using 2Go delivery service. No payment is necessary at the embassy as the shipping fee is now included in the interview fee. |
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Is the Medical exam same day as interview? |
Prior to Interview |
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Cost of Medical Exam? |
$218 for Adults/$185.35 for Children. Paid in pesos at St. Luke's at the prevailing exchange rate (no dollars or credit cards accepted). |
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List of doctors? |
St. Luke's Extension Clinic
1177 J. Bocobo Street
Ermita, Manila
tel.: 521-0020 and 521-8647 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical? |
3 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview? |
2 |
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Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview? |
If you have an appointment you can get there about an hour before the interview and it will take about 2 1/2 hours from the time you get your ticket number to finish. |
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Vaccination requirements? |
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Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate? |
Hotels near US EMBASSY
Bayview Park Hotel - Just in front of the Embassy.
Hotel La Corona Manila, Manila City
The Corporate Inn Manila Hotel, Manila City
Mabini Mansion Manila, Manila City
Manila Hotel, Manila City- need to take a cab to go to the embassy .
Miramar Hotel, Manila City - In front of the Embassy but good enough to stay overnite
Palm Plaza Hotel, Manila City - around 1km away from the embassy
Lotus Garden Hotel, Manila City - around 1km away from the embassy
City Garden Hotel, Manila City - around 1km away from the embassy
Or check at www.asiatravel.com to reserve
Garden Plaza Hotel Manila, Manila City - around 1km away from the embassy
For your Medical
Nice hotel close to St Lukes also is Casa Bocobo about 300meter from the clinic quiet and clean |
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Additional Info? |
NBI form MUST include aka for previous maiden name on the NBI form if you got an annulment. NBI clearance with "no derogatory record" doesn't need a certification.
Even though they say you cannot bring cell phones... US Citizens can. You surrender the phone during screening and get it back leaving the building.
If you want to pick up your Visa and/or request expedited treatment of an approved Visa, you must submit a written request to the Consular Officer at the time of the Interview. However, only medical emergencies are eligible for expedited treatment.
Some places on the Manila Embassy website say "All nonimmigrant visa applicants are required to complete and submit an online visa application form known as the DS-160 Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application." You do NOT need to do a DS-160 for K-visas, though, and still use the DS156,156K, and 157. This is specified on certain other places on the website, but note in all places so it may seem confusing. |
