Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (July 6, 2020)
United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (July 6, 2020) Location: The Philippines Event: Corrected Status of Quarantine Levels in the Philippines…
U.S. Independence Day: Foundational Freedoms for the Future
U.S. Independence Day: Foundational Freedoms for the Future By U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim On this day, 244 years ago, America gained her…
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (July 2, 2020)
United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (July 2, 2020) Location: The Philippines Event: Cebu City Under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ); Metro Manila,…
Visa Update: Processing of Student Visa Applications
The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines and the entire Department of State team are taking this issue seriously and are seeking ways to ensure that our aspiring…
Visa Update: Visa Appointment Cancelation Through July 31
The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines has canceled all immigrant and nonimmigrant visa interviews scheduled through July 31 in response to significant worldwide challenges related…
U.S. and Philippines Host Virtual Counterterrorism Conference for Regional Criminal Justice Official
Manila, June 26, 2020 – On June 23, the U.S. Embassy’s Department of Justice – Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (DOJ-OPDAT) and…
Consular Update: Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) Operations
To ensure the safety of the public and U.S. Embassy employees, the Federal Benefits Unit is limiting face-to-face service to emergency appointments only until further…
Visa Update: Preparing For Your Immigrant Visa Interview
Immigrant visa applicants must ensure that visa application requirements are complete before their scheduled interview appointment: Valid passport/s + old passport with a U.S. visa…
Visa Update: When To Reschedule Your Visa Interview
The U.S. Embassy would like to ensure the safety of those whom we serve and our employees. Please do not visit the Embassy if you are…
Visa Update: Immigrant Visa Operations
Routine visa services have been suspended at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide. As resources allow, embassies and consulates will continue to provide emergency and mission…
Visa Update: Interview Waiver Program for Nonimmigrant Visas
Apply for an interview waiver rather than scheduling a visa interview to renew your B1/B2 visa. Step 1: Pay the visa application fee at www.ustraveldocs.com…
Consular Update: American Citizen Services (Passport & Citizenship)
The American Citizen Services (ACS) unit continues to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. Routine consular services remain suspended as a result of the community quarantine. Since…
Consular Update: American Citizen Services (Special Consular Services)
While the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit stands ready to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens at all times, in view of the National…
U.S. Provides Php126 Million to Support Filipino Children’s Education During Pandemic
Manila, June 18, 2020 — The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing Php126 million ($2.5 million) to help the…
U.S. Provides Technical Training on COVID-19 Testing in the Philippines
Manila, June 17, 2020 – The United States, through the Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIMS), led a two-week molecular biology training to…
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (June 16, 2020)
United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (June 16, 2020) Location: The Philippines Event: Cebu City placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), Talisay…
Visa Update: Visa Appointment Cancelation Through July 3
The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines has canceled all immigrant and nonimmigrant visa interviews scheduled through July 3 due to the Philippine’s community quarantine measures…
United States Donates Php54.8M in Supplies to Philippine Bureau of Fire Protection
Manila, June 9, 2020 – On June 4, the United States, through the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), presented a donation of Php54.8 million ($1.1…
