Nonimmigrant Visa Application Procedures ALL APPLICANTS, REGARDLESS OF AGE (excluding those applying for diplomatic visas), ARE

REQUIRED TO APPEAR AT THE EMBASSY FOR AN INTERVIEW. The application procedure for first time nonimmigrant visa applicants and applicants who were previously issued a nonimmigrant visa is the same. If you are not a first time applicant, you may be eligible for an appointment through the Visa Reissuance Program (VRP). Please read this information to know if you are qualified. Minor (unmarried 17 years old and below) nonimmigrant visa applicants are required to appear with at least one parent for the interview. If the minor is an orphan or if both parents are outside of the Philippines, then a legal guardian must be present during the interview. Step 1: Payment of Application Fee Nonimmigrant visa applicants are required to present a U.S. visa application payment slip to pay the machine-readable visa (MRV) application fee. Before going to the bank, applicants must print the applicable U.S. visa application payment slip and take it to the bank to pay the fee. There is an expiration date on the payment slip. Bank agents will NOT accept payments based on expired slips. Each slip has a unique receipt number. Applicants will not be able to schedule an appointment without the receipt number. If paying for more than one applicant, the payment slip cannot be reproduced nor used for lump sum payment. Nonimmigrant visa applicants must pay the machine-readable visa application fee shown on the schedules below. The fee is based on the purpose of the trip or visa category. Visa Type B-1 B-1 Purpose of Travel Non-Petition Based Nonimmigrant Visas (except E) For general business purposes e.g. to participate in business meetings, negotiate a contract, to appear in a court trial For personal/domestic employees of B, E, F, H, I, J, L, O, P, and Q US $160 US $160 MRV Fee

visa holders and U.S. citizens temporarily assigned to the United States B-2 For general pleasure, visit to friends and relatives, medical treatment, and amateur/unpaid participants in cultural or sports events. People transiting through the U.S. Crew members Students in Academic or Language Programs and Dependents Journalists and Members of the Media Exchange Visitors and Dependents Students in Vocational or other Non-Academic Programs and Dependents NAFTA Derivative Petition-Based Nonimmigrant Visas CW-1 CW-2 H-1B H-2A H-2B H-3 H-4 L O P Q R E-1 E-2 E-2C Transitional Workers in the CNMI Dependents of Transitional Workers in the CNMI Temporary Workers in Specialty Occupation Temporary or Seasonal Agricultural Workers Temporary or Seasonal Non-Agricultural Workers Trainees other than medical or academic Dependents of Temporary Workers Intra-Company Transferees and Dependents Temporary workers with extraordinary ability Athletes and Entertainers Cultural Exchange Visitors Religious Workers and Dependents Treaty Trader and Treaty Investor Nonimmigrant Visas Treaty Traders Treaty Investors Treaty Investors to the CNMI VISITOR VISAS FOR BUSINESS/TOURISM (B-1/B-2) US $270 US $270 US $270 US $190 US $190 US $190 US $190 US $190 US $190 US $190 US $190 US $190 US $190 US $190 US $190 US $160

C-1 C-1/D F I J M TD

US $160 US $160 US $160 US $160 US $160 US $160 US $160

The vast majority of nonimmigrant visa applications received at the U.S. Embassy in Manila are for tourism or business travel. B-1 visas are for business, including such things as a need to consult with business associates, negotiate a contract, buy goods or materials, settle an estate, appear in a court trial, and participate in business or professional conventions or conferences; or, where an applicant will be traveling to the United States on behalf of a foreign employer for training or meetings. The individual may not receive payment (except for incidental expenses) from a United States source while on a B-1 visa. B-2 visas are issued for general pleasure/tourist travel, such as touring, visits to friends and relatives, visits for rest or medical treatment, social or fraternal conventions and conferences, and amateur/unpaid participants in cultural or sports events. In most instances, consuls will issue a combined B-1/B-2 visa, recognizing that most business travelers may also wish to travel for tourist purposes. How to Apply 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 interviewing officer may request the following documentation: 1. Evidence of ties and financial status of the applicant, or the applicants parents, if minor, in the Philippines. 2. If the purpose of the travel is for: Business a letter from the U.S. organization indicating the purpose of the trip, the intended length of stay, and the firms intent to defray costs, if applicable. Applicants traveling on business for a Philippinebased employer should present a letter from the employer outlining the travel and business plans, including dates of travel. Pleasure documents concerning purpose and length of the trip and ability to cover the costs of the trip. Personal/domestic employee please refer to the Traveling with Personal/Domestic Employees page for more information. Medical Cases such as Treatment or Donation of Organ, Bone Marrow, etc. please refer to the Medical Cases page for more information. Emergency Cases such as: Visiting an Ailing Family Member 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. Attending a Funeral provide a death certificate or other documentation of the family member's death. 3. Proof of travel medical insurance for applicants who might be at risk of requiring medical care while in the United States Notes: In certain cases, additional documents may be requested. 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 bereturned 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). The following documents are not considered helpful: - In general, affidavits of financial support will be of little value to an applicant (exception: a student visa application must have an affidavit of financial support). The affidavit of support is a requirement only for immigrant visas. The interviewing officer is less concerned about how the applicant will be supported during his/her stay in the United States than in whether s/he has reasons to return home. - Letters of invitation (except for business travel). - Purchase of airline ticket. This should not be made until a visa has been issued and the applicant is in receipt of the passport with the visa in it. The payment will be activated four hours after the time the cash payment was made; 24 hours for on-line payment. There are three ways to pay the MRV (Machine Readable Visa) fee: 1. Pay in cash (prevailing Philippine peso equivalent of the machine-readable visa fee) at any branch of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) You can pay your nonimmigrant visa application fee with cash at any Bank of Philippine Islands. Before going to the bank, you must print the applicable U.S. visa application deposit slip available below on this page. Take the printed deposit slip with you to pay your fee. DO NOT print multiple copies of the same deposit slip. You must have a unique deposit slip for each transaction.

If you print a deposit slip in advance of the day in which you plan to make your payment, please take note of the expiration date on the deposit slip. If the expiration date passes prior to using the slip to make your payment, simply return to this site and re-click the appropriate link below to generate a new deposit slip. Bank agents will NOT accept payments based on expired deposit slips. Upon receiving of your payment, bank will issue you a receipt. Save your receipt. It cannot be replaced if it is lost. You will not be able to schedule an appointment without your receipt number. Select the deposit slip that matches your visa application fee from the list below. Values are shown in U.S. dollars and native currency. This page has more information about the different visa application fees. Deposit Slip - $160 MRV Fee After you have paid the visa application fee, keep the BANK receipt for your records. It cannot be replaced if it is lost. You will not be able to schedule an appointment without your receipt number Receipt Format Note: If you have a Bank of Philippine Islands receipt, your fee receipt number should be your passport number. If something other than your passport number appears in the circled area on the graphic, use that information as your receipt number. This receipt number verifies your payment and allows you to schedule your visa interview.

2. Pay through online bill payment option provided by BPI for their customers 3. Online payment through Bancnet Step 2: Required Documents All basic documentary requirements must be ready BEFORE an appointment can be made. Additional documents may be required, so please read the information below carefully. The Nonimmigrant Visa Unit does not accept documents BEFORE the interview except for Treaty Trader (E1) and Treaty Investor (E2) visa applications. Any documents received will not be returned and will be destroyed (except the passport). Basic Requirements:

1. DS-160 ONLINE NONIMMIGRANT VISA ELECTRONIC APPLICATION All applicants must complete the DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application. Applicants can access the DS-160 from the Consular Electronic Application Center website. In order to avoid delays in processing visa applications, visa applicants or their representatives must ensure that the following information is correctly provided: Applicants Complete Name (required format is Surname, First Name(s), Middle Name), Applicants Passport Information (the passport used in filling out the form must be the same passport presented on the day of the interview), Other Names (for married female applicants, type your complete maiden name), Purpose of Trip (if the answer falls under Other, specify the purpose of travel in the blank provided), Primary Occupation (if the answer falls under Other, specify the occupation in the blank provided), Contact Person and Contact Address in the United States, Fathers Complete Name,and Mothers Complete Maiden Name. It is important to take note of the CEAC Barcode number of the DS-160 confirmation page. Applicants can track their case status after the interview using their barcode number. 2. PASSPORT Signed passports must be valid for at least six monthsfrom the date of intended departure from the United States. The passport must be in good condition, i.e., photo lamination is undamaged, and all passport pages are intact. Applicants must also present all previously issued passports or notarized affidavits of loss, if applicable. Taiwanese passport holders who do not have Taiwan personal identification numbers listed above the date of birth on the biographic data page in their passports must present their original Philippine residency permit. 3. PHOTO One 2" x 2" standard photo. The photo must be:

In color Sized such that the head is between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (22 mm and 35 mm) or 50% and 69% of the image's total height from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head. View the Photo Composition Template for more size requirement details. Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance The ears should be exposed, if local or religious custom does not prohibit.

Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera With a neutral facial expression and both eyes open Taken in clothing that you normally wear on a daily basis

Uniforms should not be worn in your photo, except religious clothing that is worn daily. Do not wear a hat or head covering that obscures the hair or hairline, unless worn daily for a religious purpose. Your full face must be visible, and the head covering must not cast any shadows on your face. Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not acceptable in your photo. If you normally wear glasses (without tinted lenses), a hearing device, or similar articles, they may be worn in your photo. Dark glasses or glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable. Glare on glasses is not acceptable in your photo. Glare can be avoided with a slight downward tilt of the glasses or by removing the glasses or by turning off the camera flash.

Please click here for additional information on photo specifications. Please ensure that your photo meets the requirements stated above. Failure to provide the correct photo will delay your visa processing. 4. EXTENSION OF STAY/CHANGE OF STATUS Please bring copies of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approvals of extension of stay or change of status, if applicable. 5. PROOF OF RELATIONSHIP (if applying with/for dependent/s) Original marriage certificate printed on Philippine National Statistics Office security paper, if applicable (if applying with a spouse and/or child)

Original birth certificate printed on Philippine National Statistics Office security paper (for dependent/s)

STEP 3: Scheduling Your Interview Whether you schedule your appointment online or contact our call center, you will need the receipt number printed on your receipt.

Cash at Bank You can schedule your interview within four hours of paying your visa application fee. The table below shows the different fee payment processing times and when you can schedule your interview after paying your application fee. Time of Payment Bank Receipt Purchase Date Interview Booking Midnight - 3:00pm BPI Same day 4 hours after payment Visa Application Fee Payment Processing Timelines - Cash at Bank Book an appointment by calling (02) 982-5555 and (02) 902-8930 for calls within the Philippines and other countries aside from mainland United States or (703) 520-2235 for calls from mainland United States. The call center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, Manila time, except on U.S. and Philippine holidays. Appointments can also be booked online through http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph. Five or more applicants applying for the same purpose of travel strictly under the B1/B2 classification, and will travel on the same date, are encouraged to apply together as a group. To request a Group Appointment, follow the steps in our Group Appointment website. Examples of groups include but are not limited to sports team, school groups, groups travelling for competitions, and service organizations. Family members traveling together and groups traveling on group tour packages DO NOT qualify for group appointments. Applicants who will book an interview online will be asked to create a profile which will be used to access their appointment record and edit applicant information before their interview date. Please plan your visa application accordingly to avoid problems securing an interview appointment. Even though nonimmigrant visa fees are valid for one calendar year, options to schedule an appointment are limited. Applicants are only allowed to reschedule twice (not including the initial appointment) without penalty. If the second rescheduling attempt is canceled, an applicant will only be allowed to reschedule a new date after a waiting period of 90 calendar days. The call center and the online appointment website can also provide general information about visa application procedures and technical assistance related to scheduling an appointment. Step 4: Go for the Interview

All applicants must appear at the Embassy for interview, except government officials traveling on official business and applying for A1, A2, G1, G2, or G4 visas. Applicants are requested to arrive at the Embassy gate 15 minutes before the time listed on the appointment letter. Applicants must bring all the basic application requirements including the interview appointment letter, DS-160 confirmation page, valid passport, one 2 x 2 photo, and all prior passports and U.S. visas, if available. It is helpful to bring a governmentrecognized photo ID (in addition to the passport) to present upon entry. All kinds of electronic devices are not allowed inside the US Embassy premises. Embassy personnel are available to provide assistance at each stage. Applicants who require interpreters must inform the interviewing officer on the day of their interview. There is no need to bring a relative or a friend to act as an interpreter as the Embassy can provide language assistance when an applicant requests for it. Important note: American citizens and US Legal Permanent Residents are not allowed to accompany nonimmigrant visa applicants to the interviewing area. Step 5: If Issued a visa A consular officer will inform the applicant at the conclusion of the interview whether he/she qualifies for a U.S. visa. If a visa is approved, the passport with U.S. visa will be delivered by the courier service at the address provided when the made the appointment. Please note that the courier will deliver to Philippine addresses only. If the applicant is not present at the time of the delivery of the passport, the applicant must leave an authorization letter to a representative and a government-recognized photo ID for both representative and applicant. Both the applicant and the representative must sign the authorization letter. To track the status of a nonimmigrant visa case, applicants can access the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) website, http://ceac.state.gov. Applicants will need to choose from the drop down menu their interview location (Philippines, Manila), and enter the CEAC Barcode (from the CEAC confirmation page submitted on the day of the interview) to view the current status of case.