United States of America Embassy Guide

US Embassy in Manila, Philippines

Contact -
Consular Section
U.S. Embassy
1201 Roxas Boulevard
Manila, Philippines 1000
American Citizens Service
Tel. No. : (632) 528-6300 extension 2555, 2246
Fax : (632) 522-3242

Embassy Holiday List -

Visa Details
A permanent resident alien returning to the United States from a visit abroad of less than a year may apply for readmission by presenting an Alien Registration Receipt Card ("green card") to the immigration authorities at a port of entry. The one-year time limitation does not apply to the spouse or child of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, or of a civilian employee of the U.S. Government stationed abroad pursuant to official orders. In this case, the spouse or child must present the card mentioned above, not have relinquished residence, and be preceding or accompanying the member or employee, or be following to join the member or employee in the United States within four months of the return of the member or employee.

A permanent resident alien who intends to remain abroad for more than a year should, at least 30 days prior to the proposed date of departure, apply while in the United States to the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security for Reentry Permit. The permit is valid for two years and may not be extended. If such a permit is obtained the alien may use this card to reenter the United States within the period of validity. Every alien applying for readmission must satisfy the immigration authorities that he or she is eligible in all respects for admission.

Type of Visa -
Visa's and Children
Does your K1 or K3 have children? Do you know the complications this causes? We do! Many guys with do-it-yourself immigration packages get the shock of their lives when they find the lady cannot bring her child or children to the U.S. because he wasn't told how to deal with it from the start. Sometimes these situations make it nearly impossible for the lady to get a visa too.

Document Required -
PASSPORT valid for at least six (6) months.

DS-230 Parts I and II: Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Forms. These forms are sent to applicants along with their appointment letters. Each family member applying for an immigrant visa is required to complete these forms.

BIRTH CERTIFICATE. Copies must be issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) and printed on NSO security paper. Copies are needed for beneficiaries, derivative family members and Philippine-born petitioners. You may call the NSO Information Center at 02-737-1111 or visit their e-census webpage to inquire about how to secure a birth certificate.

NBI CLEARANCE. Applicants aged 16 years and older must have a valid Record Clearance for Travel Abroad Purposes from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). An official letter of explanation from the NBI is required for any notation of “No criminal record”, No pending criminal case” or “With derogatory record.” NBI is located along Taft Avenue in Manila. For immigration purposes, an NBI clearance is considered valid only for a year from the date it is issued.

Fee -
Visa Application Fees
Each intending immigrant, regardless of age, requires a separate visa and must pay US$380 to cover the application and processing fees. Applicants for non-immigrant visas (K and V visas), on the other hand, pay a US$100 visa processing fee. These fees are not refundable. The fees for immigrant visas may be paid either in cash, travelers check or U.S. Postal Order at the Embassy’s Consular Cashier if these have not been paid to the National Visa Center. The visa processing fee for a non-immigrant visa is paid in advance at designated branches of the Bank of the Philippine Islands and Citibank. All fees may be in Philippine pesos equivalent to the prevailing exchange rate determined by the Embassy.