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Please read this section BEFORE submitting any questions to the Embassy

  
       
    Early Appointments and Emergency Travel  
       
    Demonstrating Ties  
       
    If Visa Is Issued  
       
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    Members of the Media (I)  
    Fiancé/e of U.S. Citizen (K-1) and Child of K-1 (K-2)  
    Spouse and/or Child of US Residents/Legal Permanent Resident (K-3, K-4, V)  
    Temporary Worker of Extraordinary Ability in Sciences, Arts, Education, Business, or Athletics (O)  
    Entertainers, Athletes and other performers (P)  
    Participant in an International Cultural Exchange Program (Q)  
    Temporary Religious Worker (R)  
    NAFTA Derivative (TD)  
       
    Other Visa Matters  
   

Medical Examinations Requirements

  
    Cancelled Visa  
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    Change in Nationality  
    Change in Visa Annotation  
    Change of Name  
    Damaged Visa  
    Erroneous Visa  
    Falling Off Or Detached Visa  
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    Overstay  
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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Please read this section BEFORE submitting any questions to the Embassy  
       
    General Information  
   

Visa Waiver Program

  
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CONTACT DETAILS

The Nonimmigrant Visa Unit (NIV) is open for business Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except on U.S. and Philippine Holidays and every last business day of the month.

Please click here for complete NIV Contact Information

 
       
 
 
Medical Examinations
  
     
 
  The Nonimmigrant Visa Unit requires medical examinations for nonimmigrant visa applicants in certain cases, such as:
     
   
1. B-2 visa applicant for those donating an organ, bone marrow, etc. for transplant to a family member in the United States.
   
2. At the course of the application, an applicant who was temporarily refused under Section 221(g) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, pending presentation of medical proof establishing relationship. The applicant and/or a relative, who was/were requested to undergo medical examinations, must proceed to 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, together with the request letter provided by the Embassy.
 
     
   
 
  The Philippine government requires overseas skilled and professional workers and household workers to undergo certain examinations and documentations prior to leaving the Philippines. Please visit the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) official website for complete information.
 
     
     
  Please visit the Nonimmigrant Visa Application Procedures page for complete information on how to apply for a nonimmigrant visa to the United States.  
     
 

Please feel free to visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page.

 
     
Last Update :: 05/05/2008
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