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Our Commitment to Customer Service |
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How To Apply |
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Where To Pay The Application Fee |
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Application Forms |
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Appointment Availability and Processing Times |
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VISAPOINT™System NEW
Online Visa Information and Interview Appointment System |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on VisaPoint ™
Please read this section BEFORE submitting any questions to the Embassy |
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Early Appointments and Emergency Travel |
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Demonstrating Ties |
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If Visa Is Issued |
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Visa Classifications |
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Diplomatic/Official (A/C-3/G) |
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Visitor (B-1/B-2) |
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Crewmembers Working on Outer Continental Shelf (B-1/OCS) and Yacht (B-1) |
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Transit (C-1) |
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Crewmember (C-1/D) |
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Investment/Trader (E) |
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Student (F/M) and Exchange Visitor (J) |
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Temporary Worker (H/L) |
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Members of the Media (I) |
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Fiancé/e of U.S. Citizen (K-1) and Child of K-1 (K-2) |
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Spouse and/or Child of US Residents/Legal Permanent Resident (K-3, K-4, V) |
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Temporary Worker of Extraordinary Ability in Sciences, Arts, Education, Business, or Athletics (O) |
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Entertainers, Athletes and other performers (P) |
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Participant in an International Cultural Exchange Program (Q) |
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Temporary Religious Worker (R) |
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NAFTA Derivative (TD) |
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Other Visa Matters |
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Medical Examinations Requirements |
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Cancelled Visa |
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Change in Marital Status |
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Change in Nationality |
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Change in Visa Annotation |
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Change of Name |
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Damaged Visa |
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Erroneous Visa |
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Falling Off Or Detached Visa |
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Lost Visa |
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Multiple-Entry, Indefinite Visas |
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Overstay |
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Visa on Expired Passport/Visa Transfer |
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Visa Validity Extension |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Please read this section BEFORE submitting any questions to the Embassy |
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General Information |
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Visa Waiver Program |
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Visa Reciprocity and Country Documents |
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Traveling to and from the Carribean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico or Canada |
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US-VISIT |
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Returning Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Card |
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Refusals and Ineligibilities |
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221(g) Temporary Refusal |
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214(b) Refusal -- Understanding Visa Denials |
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Ineligibilities and Waivers |
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Useful Links |
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Visa Information |
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U.S. Department of State |
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security |
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Student and Exchange Visitor Visas (F-1, J-1, M-1, and their Derivatives)
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The U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides two nonimmigrant visa classifications for persons wishing to study in the United States. At an educational institution approved by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the "F" visa is for academic studies, and the "M" visa is for nonacademic or vocational studies.
Effective 15 February 2003, all academic and vocational educational institutions and exchange visitor program sponsors must enter student and exchange visitor data into the USCIS electronic Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) to be able to issue the new Forms I-20 or DS-2019.
Students accepted at academic institutions will receive, from the school, Form I-20A-B, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status for Academic and Language Students (F-1). Nonacademic or vocational institutions issue Form I-20M-N, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status for Vocational Students (M-1).
Any returning students or exchange visitors, who departed the United States on or after 15 February 2003, must bear SEVIS-generated documents, and SEVIS rules apply.
All continuing students and exchange visitors must present SEVIS-generated Forms I-20 or DS-2019, respectively, to fulfill the statutory requirement for electronic verification of student and exchange visitor status. All student and exchange visitor data entered into the Interim Student and Exchange Authentication System or ISEAS prior to 15 February 2003 will remain available to Consulates for verification purposes.
Please be aware that U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulations state that holders of F, M, or J nonimmigrant visas will not be admitted to the United States at least thirty days or less prior to the beginning of the program date, or start date, as given on the Form I-20 (for F or M visas) or DS-2019 (for J visas). Please consider that date carefully when making travel plans to the United States. |
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DERIVATIVES |
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The spouse and unmarried children under 21 years old of the F, J or M visa holder may be given F-2, J-2 or M-2 visas, respectively, if they seek to accompany or "follow to join" the primary visa holder. |
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HOW TO APPLY |
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To apply, please check the Nonimmigrant Visa Application Procedures page. In addition to the basic documentary requirements, as specified on the application procedures Step 2 , the applicant must submit/comply with the following additional documentary requirements: |
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FOR PRINCIPAL APPLICANTS |
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Students are advised to apply for a visa and plan for travel as early as possible. Original Form I-20 is recommended but not required at the time of the interview. Students do not have to be in possession of Form I-20 to make an appointment. Student visa, however, can only be issued after the submission of an original Form I-20.
Please note that students needing to leave earlier than their scheduled appointment dates can submit requests for early appointments. |
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FOR DEPENDENTS |
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Note: |
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In certain cases, additional documents may be requested. |
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All documents must be originals. Photocopies will not be accepted, unless specified. The applicant must submit these documents to the interviewing consular officer during the interview. The Nonimmigrant Visa Unit does not accept documents before the interview. Any documents received will not be returned and will be destroyed. Please note, however, that presentation of the documents will not guarantee visa issuance. Applicants must still qualify under INA Section 214(b). |
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR F/M VISA APPLICANTS |
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Being accepted by a U.S. school and being issued a Form I-20 will not by itself result in issuance of a student visa.
Students must demonstrate that the primary purpose for their travel to the United States is for study. Under Section 214(b) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, applicants still must prove that they will leave the United States upon expiration of their authorized period of stay. A school admission as demonstrated by the Form I-20 is only one of the factors we must consider.
Student visas cannot be used to circumvent ineligibility for other types of visas. On occasion student visa applications are submitted for children, whose family members have immigrated to the United States, it is often difficult for such applicants to qualify, as it is difficult to prove that the applicant intends to return to the Philippines.
Student Visas will generally not be issued solely for English language study. As the Philippines education system is conducted in English, individuals pursuing study in the United States should generally be proficient in English at the time of their application to a U.S. school.
Plans of study must indicate a reasonable course of academic progress. Applicants planning to pursue a community college degree after already having received a four-year undergraduate degree in the Philippines are unlikely to be issued student visas, as in most instances the proposed program of study does not appear to be a plausible "next step." Applicants who already have a BA/BS degree from an institution in the Philippines are encouraged to pursue graduate study or at least a second BA/BS degree, with credit for prior undergraduate study.
For further information on the following, please visit the official website of the U.S. Department of State by clicking here. |
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When do I need to apply for my student visa? |
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What is SEVIS and SEVP? What should you know about it? |
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What items does a returning student need? |
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How long may I stay on my F-1 student visa? |
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Public School |
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR J-1 VISA APPLICANTS |
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Section 212 (e) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act requires that certain "J" exchange visitors meet a two-year residency requirement in their home country prior to leaving to live or work in another. Exchange visitors should return to their home-country or last country of residence immediately after the completion of training/education and take residence in said country for at least two years. Please click here for more information. |
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The Exchange Visitor Program (EVP) Committee in the Philippines, through the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO), requires Filipino exchange visitors (J-1 visa holders) to attend a Pre-Departure Registration And Orientation Seminar. The seminar aims to inform the participants about the conditions and requirements of the EVP as well as the participants’ responsibilities as J-1 visa holders.
Attendees are required to register with the CFO and attend an orientation seminar for
J-1 visa holders held every Wednesday, at 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at the address provided below. Please bring the following to CFO: |
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Original valid passport |
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Original and one (1) copy of J-1 visa |
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Original and one (1) copy of Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status (Form DS-2019, formerly Form IAP-66) |
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One (1) colored passport-size picture |
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One (1) valid identification card with picture |
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Duly completed registration form |
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Attendance in the Pre-departure Orientation seminar |
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PhP 250.00 registration fee |
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After satisfactory compliance with the above requirements, a J-1 registration sticker is affixed to the exchange visitor’s passport. |
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For further inquiries, please contact/visit the following: |
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Commission on Filipinos Overseas
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Citigold Center
1345 Quirino Avenue corner South Superhighway
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(011-632) 561-8321 ext. 300 to 304/605 to 608 |
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cfodfa@info.com.ph and cfopmo@info.com.ph |
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http://www.cfo.gov.ph/ |
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Type TXTCFO or CFO <space><message> then send to 700236 (for Smart subscribers only) |
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Please feel free to visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page. |
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