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Nonimmigrant Visa
   
 
       
     
       
     
       
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    VISAPOINT™System NEW
Online Visa Information and Interview Appointment System		  
   
  For Individuals
 
   
  For Priority Interview Program (PIP) Participants
 
   
  For Crewing Agencies
 
       
    Early Appointments and Emergency Travel  
       
    Demonstrating Ties  
       
    Visa Classifications  
    Diplomatic/Official (A/C-3/G)  
   
  Personal Employee (A-3/G-5)
 
    Visitor (B-1/B-2)  
   
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  Priority Interview Program
 
   
  Personal Employee (B-1)
 
    Crewmembers Working on Outer Continental Shelf (B-1/OCS) and Yacht (B-1)  
    Transit (C-1)  
    Crewmember (C-1/D)  
   
  Seafarer Recruitment Agency Accreditation
 
    Treaty Trader (E1)
Treaty Investor (E2) 		 
    Student (F/M) and Exchange Visitor (J)  
    Temporary Worker (H/L)  
    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  
    Change in Marital Status  
    Change of Name  
    Damaged Visa  
    Error on Printed Visa  
    Falling Off Or Detached Visa  
    Lost Visa  
    Multiple-Entry, Indefinite Visas  
    Overstay  
    Visa on Expired Passport/Visa Transfer  
    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Please read this section BEFORE submitting any questions to the Embassy  
       
    General Information  
   

Visa Waiver Program

  
    Visa Reciprocity and Country Documents  
    Traveling to and from the Carribean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico or Canada  
    Returning Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Card  
       
    Refusals and Ineligibilities  
    221(g) Temporary Refusal  
    214(b) Refusal -- Understanding Visa Denials  
    Ineligibilities and Waivers  
       
    Useful Links  
    Visa Information  
    U.S. Department of State  
   

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  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
 
   
  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
 
       
       
   

CONTACT DETAILS

Nonimmigrant Visa Unit (NIV) is open for business Monday through Friday, 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

 
       
 
 
Manning Agency Accreditation Policy
  
     
 

Manning agencies must be accredited to use the VisaPoint™ system for seafarer appointments.

 

To be eligible for accreditation, your agency must submit a completed Application Form. Please send accreditation materials to:

 

US Embassy Seafaring Team, NIV

Reference: Accreditation Materials

1201 Roxas Blvd.

Ermita, Manila

Philippines 1000

 

To maintain its accreditation status, the agency must:

  • Comply at all times with Embassy’s Manning Agency Requirements
  • Use the VisaPoint™ system for seafaring visas only (not for other visa classes, such as H2B)
  • Have authority to man vessels that sail in U.S. waters
  • Have a valid POEA License
  • Submit an accurate Guarantee Letter with each seafarer visa application
  • Apply for re-accreditation on an annual basis.  

 

QUESTIONS?

 

Contact the Manila Seafaring Team by email at MNLNIVSea@state.gov

 

  
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