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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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Visas for Medical or Emergency Situations (B-1/B-2) |
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Below are some of the medical or emergency situations for which we receive visa requests. Please read these to see if there is a situation that may apply to your case.
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Visiting an ailing family member in the United States; |
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Attending a funeral in the United States; |
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Donating an organ for transplant to a family member in the United States; or, |
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Seeking medical treatment in the United States. |
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Although we understand the nature of these cases, applicants must still meet the same standard as for a regular tourist visa – i.e. demonstrate strong ties that will bring them back to their home country. |
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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 the following additional documentary requirements plus the additional documentary requirements mentioned at the Business/Tourist Visas page: |
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FOR THOSE VISITING AN AILING FAMILY MEMBER |
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Applicants must present an up-to-date statement from a U.S. physician indicating the condition of the patient, including contact information so that, if necessary, the consul may contact the physician. |
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FOR THOSE ATTENDING A FUNERAL |
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Please provide a death certificate or other documentation of the family member's death. |
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FOR THOSE DONATING AN ORGAN, BONE MARROW, ETC. FOR TRANSPLANT TO A FAMILY MEMBER |
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The applicant must bring the following to the interview: |
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Results of the medical tests below completed in the Philippines within the last four weeks, preferably done by the St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic, located at 1177 J. Bocobo Street, Ermita, Manila, Philippines, Telephone Nos.: 521-0020, 521-8647 or 524-6083, or the Philippine National Kidney and Transplant Institute, to establish in advance donor compatibility: |
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Blood typing |
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Tissue cross match |
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Tissue Typing of HLA |
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Renal arteriogram |
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Screening for HIV |
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Screening for hepatitis |
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Screening for herpes |
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Screening for CMV |
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Screening for syphillis |
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A letter or certification from the physician and medical facility in the United States stating that the applicant is an acceptable organ donor. |
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A written proof that arrangements have been completed for the organ donation and an indication of where and by whom the medical procedure will be performed. |
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An estimate in writing of the likely cost from the U.S. facility or physician that will perform the medical procedure. |
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Proof that financial arrangements for payment of estimated expenses have been made. |
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Current physician’s statements from the U.S. facility concerning recipient’s medical condition. |
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A U.S. physician’s statement estimating the length required for the procedure and for the organ donor’s recovery from it. |
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FOR THOSE SEEKING MEDICAL TREATMENT IN THE UNITED STATES |
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The applicant should bring the following to the interview: |
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Written proof that arrangements have been completed for the medical treatment and an indication of where and by whom the medical procedure will be performed. |
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Written estimate of the likely cost from the U.S. facility or physician that will perform the medical treatment. |
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Proof that financial arrangements for payment of estimated expenses have been made. |
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A physician's statement estimating the length of time required for the procedure and for the patient's recovery from it. |
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Notes: |
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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. T he 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 for the type of visa being sought. |
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