The Immigrant Visa Information Call Center which can be reached at 1-909-101-7878 is available Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm (Philippine Time). Callers in the USA can contact the Call Center at 1-888-877-9888. There is a fee assessed to callers by the call center for its services.
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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Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package:
5-6 months (as of Nov. 2005)
Issues Packet 3?
Packet 3 Contains:
Issues Packet 4?
Yes
Packet 4 Contents (if known):
- Appointment letter for medical exam and interview
- DS-156 form
- DS-156K form
- DS-157 form
- Instructions for payment of fee, medical exam, location of embassy
Forms to Consulate?
None.
Other Forms (if any)?
Direct Consular Filing Offered?
Yes
If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
Residents_Only
Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview?
Yes
Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"?
Advance
Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in?
Embassy Scheduled
Visa issued same day?
No
If not what's the waiting period?
Varies depending on location, from 2-3 days up to a week and a half.
Is the Medical exam same day as interview?
Prior to Interview
Cost of Medical Exam?
$95
List of doctors?
St. Luke's Extension Clinic
1177 J. Bocobo Street
Ermita, Manila
tel.: 521-0020 and 521-8647
How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical?
How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview?
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