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Welcome to the Website of the Immigrant Visa Unit, United States Embassy Manila. In this site you should be able to find answers to many of your questions about the Immigrant Visa process. If you have questions about a specific case or after reviewing this information have other questions please contact the  Immigrant Visa Unit

Biometrics Are Here!

Beginning September 7, 2004, all Immigrant visa applicants between the ages of 14 and 79 are required to be fingerprint-scanned at the time of the visa interview.

Beginning September 14, 2004, all Non-immigrant visa applicants between the ages of 14 and 79, except for diplomatic or government representatives traveling on official business, are required to be fingerprint-scanned. Individuals with currently valid U.S. visas do not have to come to the Embassy to have their fingerprints scanned until the visa expires and they wish to apply for a new one.

For more information visit these other websites: http://www.dhs.gov/us-visit, http://travel.state.gov/visa/biometrics.html

 

  
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Applying For An Immigrant Visa
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bullet Who can apply for an Immigrant Visa?
bullet What are the Immigrant Visa Categories?
bullet How does the NVC process approved petitions?
bullet What are the Immigrant Visa Application Requirements?
 
bullet Documentation
bullet Medical Examination
bullet Visa Interview
 
bullet Waiting periods for visa interviews
bullet Preparing for the visa interview
bullet Visa Processing Fees
bullet How can U.S. Citizens bring their Fiancé(e)s or Spouses to the United States?
bullet What are the Immigrant Visa Requirements for Adopted Children?
bullet How Does One Apply for a Returning Resident Visa?
bullet Can Visa Applications be Reinstated?
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Issues Affecting Eligibility
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bullet Who are not eligible to be issued an Immigrant Visa?
bullet What is the U.S. Domicile Requirement for Petitioners?
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Useful Information
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bullet When the Visa Is Issued
bullet Contacting the Immigrant Visa Unit
bullet Other Frequently Asked Questions
bullet Child Citizenship Act of 2000
bullet Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
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USA Patriot Act

Applicants who previously needed to be issued an immigrant visa and enter the United States before their 21st birthday can now benefit from an automatic grace period. Click here for more information regarding age-out protection for children.

V and K-3 Visas

Beginning in April 2001 the US Embassy in Manila will begin issuing "V" visas to persons previously petitioned as F2A visa beneficiaries – the spouses and minor children of legal permanent residents. This is a non-immigrant visa...
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Last Update :: 10/01/2004
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