The Visa Reissuance Program (VRP) was launched in July 2011 to speed up the reissuance of visas for Philippine visa applicants who have previously been issued multiple-entry visitor (B-1/B-2) visas valid for five or ten years. If you are qualified for the VRP, you need only to pay the application fee of $140, fill out the DS-160 electronic nonimmigrant visa application form, and schedule your appointment. You will be given a priority appointment date when you can submit your valid passport and application confirmation page for screening and give 10-print fingerscans at the U.S. Embassy. In most cases, an interview with a consular officer is not needed. If an interview is required, you will be notified within two business days of your VRP appointment. If you are qualified, you will receive your passport with the U.S. visa within five business days.
To qualify for the VRP, you must be able to answer “yes” to all of the following:
1. I am a Philippines passport holder.
2. I have previously been issued, in Manila, a full-validity B1/B2 visa (a visa good for five or ten years).
3. My visa is still valid or it has expired within the last twelve months.
(If your answer is yes, your VRP appointment must fall within this twelve-month period of expiry. For example, if your visa expired on September 20, 2010, your visa appointment must be on or before September 19, 2011.)
4. I have in my possession all of my passports covering the entire period of time since I received that full-validity visa.
(If your answer is yes, you are required to bring these passports on the day of your VRP interview.)
5. I have not been refused a U.S. visa in the last twelve months.
6. My visa is not annotated “clearance received”.
7. I have not ever stayed in the U.S. longer than 6 months (even if the Department of Homeland Security approved the extension of stay).
8. I have not ever been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime, even if subject of a pardon.
9. I can provide the visa control number from my visa (located in the upper right hand corner of the visa).
Applicants who are unable to meet all the VRP conditions must apply through the regular application process provided in the U.S. Embassy’s website: http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwhniv1.html. For information on VRP, visit http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3024.html#V1.
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hi! my 10yr visa expired last Feb.12 2012. i just want to know what is the first thing i should do to renew my visa? thanks
Hi Roylan. If you are able to meet all of the conditions to qualify for the Visa Reissuance Program (VRP), you need only to pay the fee, fill out the DS-160 application, schedule an appointment, appear at the Embassy at the appointed time, and have the application screened and give 10-print finger scans. If an interview is required, a representative of the U.S. Embassy will contact you within two business days of your VRP appointment. Applicants who are unable to meet the VRP conditions must comply with the regular application procedures provided in our website.
hi can im done with the ds160, can i schedule appointment online http://philippines.us-visaservices.com/ if i qualify for the VRP? thanks!!
Hi Bella. You can book your appointment online through http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph. Appointments can also be booked through the call center by calling (02) 982-5555 or (02) 902-8930. 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.
good day! my visa expired last march 15, 2011. am i still eligible for a VRP? will i be able to get an appointment on march 14, 2012 since its says that = ” your VRP appointment must fall within this twelve-month period of expiry. For example, if your visa expired on September 20, 2010, your visa appointment must be on or before September 19, 2011.” another problem, my passport will expire this may 2012, will they process my application? my sister just invited me to attend her son’s graduation this may. thank you.
Hi Ann. You can contact the call center to check on the availability of VRP appointment dates. With regard to passport requirement, the passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of the applicant’s intended departure from the United States. It must be in good condition, i.e., photo lamination is undamaged, and all passport pages are intact.
Hi there. I’m done with everything through vrp so far so good. They told me to wait for the call 2 business days if their some problems and i didn’t receive a call that does mean I’m renewed already and just wait for my passport with my visa? Thanks a lot!
Hi Anne. Applicants who are eligible for VRP appointments may not require an interview. If an interview is required, a representative of the U.S. Embassy will contact you within two business days of your VRP appointment. If you still have not received your passport, you can send an email to ConsManilaNIV@state.gov to inquire on the status of your application. You can also contact the Nonimmigrant Visa Unit by calling (02)301-2104, any time from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Good day. I qualify for the VRP, and I’ve already paid, filled up and completed the DS-160 form, and I’ve scheduled my appointment online. However, I noticed a mistake in my DS-160. I was not able to provide my middle name. I provided my given names and my surname, but I think I should have added my middle name in the same input field as my given names? Is that correct? I had overlooked it because the Philippine passport puts the middle name under a separate heading from the given names. My mistake. Will I be able to fill up a new application form even if I’ve submitted the first one? If so, do I reschedule the appointment again? Or do I basically have to start from the beginning and pay a new visa application fee? Thank you, and good day.
Yes, middle name should be provided in the given name field. To return to your application and edit the information, you must have your application ID. If you are unable to retrieve your application, you can accomplish a new DS-160. You don’t need to reschedule your appointment and pay a new application fee. The fee that you paid is valid for one year after the date of actual payment; the interview must fall within the one-year validity. If you have further questions or if you need assistance, you can contact the call center at (02) 982-5555 and (02) 902-8930. 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.
Hi, I just finished filling up my DS-160 and scheduling a VRP appointment for me and 3 of my family members. But upon reading the confirmation email, I realized I did not put my middle name (my given name is Anna Marie- I only put Anna) in the appointment form and the website wont let me change my first name so is this gonna be a problem when I get to the embassy?
Nevermind, I called the hotline and they fixed the name problem on my appointment confirmation for me
Hi its my 5th renewal.I had my visa since 1991 my last renewal was 2002 and my visa expired last March 15, 2012.I just came from San Francisco a month ago that was before my visa expires (March 11, 2012) the question that I am not sure is question no.7 [ I have not ever stayed in the U.S. longer than 6 months on a B1/B2 visa (even if the Department of Homeland Security approved the extension of stay).]
The second time I went to US was after my college graduation that was (1999-2000) I stayed for almost a year and I have the approval of my extension. Does this mean am not eligilble for the VRP? Thanks!
Hi Grace. You are ineligible to apply through VRP if you have stayed in the U.S. longer than six months on a B1/B2 visa, even if you have an approval of your extension.
follow up question… If in case I already paid the application fee of $140 and I was not eligible for the VRP do I still need to pay another fee for the regular application of my visa? Thanks!
You need not pay another fee to apply through the regular procedure. The application fee is valid for one year after the date of actual payment; the interview must fall within the one-year validity.
i had a US Visa which expired last MAY 24, 2011. If I’m going to apply under VRP today with all the YES answers to the 9 questions stipulated for VRP can I still be qualified?
Hi Chris. You can apply through VRP if you are able to meet all nine conditions provided in our website. Please note that your VRP appointment must fall within the twelve-month period of expiry. If your visa expired last May 24, 2011, your VRP appointment must be on or before May 23, 2012.
Hello
What’s the usual time for the VRP appointment? I scheduled mine on May 17, 2012 but the only time slot available is at 12:00 (That’s at noon I presume) Shouldn’t there be an earlier time slot? Tanx
Hi Hanz. 12:00 noon is the only time slot for VRP applicants.
Hi… I was scheduled for the VRP appointment last friday, the US embassy called me today that I need to go there for an interview, is there a problem with my VRP application?
The U.S. Embassy reserves the right to interview any applicant. If you were called in for an interview, the consular officer may need to verify some information with you personally. Your eligibility for the visa will be determined during the interview. To qualify for the visitor visa, you should be able to demonstrate sufficiently strong familial, social, professional and economic ties to a country outside the United States that would compel return after your temporary stay in the United States. For more information on ties, please visit our website.
No worries if you qualified for the VRP. In fact, you can apply via online application, submit it, have an appointment (Mondays) and receive your visa after 7working days (maximum). No need to consult visa assistance or travel agencies like what my sister and I did. We were scheduled last April 16, 2012 at 12:00nn. After waiting in line outside the embassy, they will ask for your appointment confirmation sheet and passport then they’ll give you a number and all you have to do is wait for your number to be called. An assistant outside the waiting area will call you batch by batch, proceed to the window assigned for a a question or two like in my case (how many times did you travel to the U.S, longest time you stayed) then you will be asked to submit a 2×2 picture to be attached to your application to be submitted after the ten-printing.
I got my visa after 3days =)
Goodluck and God Bless. P.S VRP is just as easy as 123 =)
Hi eric, I would like to ask if you were called by the embassy within two days of your appointment if you need to be interviewed. Thanks.
HI eric! can i ask how many times you visited the US and how long did you stay there? I only went there once and stayed with family and friends total of 5 months, im worried that they’ll question me regarding that. Also, if i will pay and fill up the DS 160 form today will i be able to get a schedule before march 15 2013 which is the end date of my eligibility for VRP. thank you!
Where can I do the 10-finger scan?
You will give the ten-print finger scans at the U.S. Embassy during your appointment.
Hello. We’ve already completed our DS – 160 application online, and as you know, a 2×2 uploaded picture is required. Can that picture be the same one to be submitted on the VRP appointment date? Also, would the embassy call to inform us on may 1 or may 2 if we need an interview, if our appointment is on may 3, 2012? Thanks a lot.
You can bring the same picture that you have uploaded to your DS-160 application. Please ensure that your photo meets the requirements provided in our website. If an interview is required, an Embassy staff will contact you with two business days of your VRP schedule.
Hi there, my question is, I am scheduled to renew my passport on may 21, they said rush application will take 7 working days, so that will probably on the 30th, will it still be possible for me to schedule an appointment before June 3? its the 12 month expiry of my visa on that day. And also it falls on a Saturday. Thank you.
Hi Kaye. Please contact the call center at (02) 982-5555 or (02) 902-8930 to know the available VRP appointment dates. 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. You can also check the appointments dates online at http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph.
Hi, the day after my vrp appointment, the us embassy called to tell me that i need to go to the consul for the interview…what will happen if i plan not go for the interview? Because i have a feeling the consul just want to deny me, for formality sake!!!!
Shine, it is certainly your choice if you would like to attend the interview or not. If you do not attend the interview, it is not possible to issue you a visa. If you do attend the interview, the consular officer will evaluate your application at that time.
Why whats your case? Dis you overstay in the US?
Hi.
Just wanna know how many days maximum will it take for my passport under VRP be delivered? Will you still get a call from the embassy after 2 days of your VRP appointment? God bless all of you….
Generally visas are delivered in about 3-7 business days. If an interview is required, a representative of the U.S. Embassy will contact you within two business days of your VRP appointment.
What if i don’t receive a call from the US Embassy? I got my VRP interview last May 21 but no calls were received from the embassy. Hope you can enlighten me….c”,)
Hi Mike. A representative of the U.S. Embassy will contact you within two business days of your VRP appointment if you need to be interviewed. If you did not receive a call, just wait for the delivery of your passport. To track the delivery of your passport, you can call (02) 982-5555 or (02)902-8930. 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.
Thank you very much for all the help i got my visa yesterday with a multiple 10 Kudos to all of you at the US Embassy c”,)
.i thought the 9 vrp requirement was important..i did not stayed more then 6 months.. but im denied they question me about my staying longer than 5 months everytime i went there..i thought only the 9 requirement was important..i did not stayed more then 6 months..i have no intension to stayed there ilegally coz im keeping back home to my country..what happened..
Romeo, there are 9 requirements to qualify for the Visa Reissuance Program (VRP). One of those requirements is that you must not have been in the U.S. longer than 6 months, even with an approved extension. However, qualifying for VRP does not mean that you automatically qualify for a visa. It simply means you can participate in the VRP program. A consular officer reserves the right to interview any applicant, and he/she must be convinced that you plan to use the visa properly.
yes of course I plan to use the Visa properly sir..you allowed me to stay 180 days..I Think I did not Violated Any Immigration Law..by Staying more than 180 days…You allowed as to stay that period of time..and then when i applied for renewal of my visa the consul will question me about staying 5 months..
I think that the Manila US Embassy’s details about the VRP requirements are not clear..in my opinion..
may be you can add to your requirements if you stayed morethan 4 months your subject to interview by consul officer..
like what happened to me..
Romeo Dela Cruz
Romeo, a consular officer reviews every VRP application and reserves the right to interview any applicant. There is no rule that every applicant who stayed more than 4 months in the United States needs to be interviewed. Instead, the consular officer evaluates each individual applicant. The consular officer must be convinced that you have used the visa correctly in the past and that you will use your next visa correctly as well.
so lets wait for the other applicants who stayed morethan 4 months to post here and share their expierence, interview by consul officer then denied..
Hi. I could not recall if i did a ten-printing scan when i was issued a US visa in March 2006. Do I just answer No?
The US Embassy in Manila required applicants ages 14-79 to give 10 print finger scans starting July 2007.
hi. our family is planning to renew our visa using the visa reissuance program. can we ask for a group schedule even if my sister and i are not minors anymore? how can i schedule for group appointment? thank you!
Tere, family members traveling together do not qualify for group appointment. If you wish to have the same appointment for your family, you may ask the call center representative to schedule you on the same date. The call center numbers are (02) 982-5555 and (02) 902-8930. Appointments can also be booked online through http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph.
hi i went to the us last april 2010 and came back last may 2011 i stayed there for 1 year but under J1 visa. im going to renew my b1/b2 visa, am i eligible for a vrp? thank you,
As long as you can answer “yes” to all 9 criteria on our website, you can qualify for VRP: http://manila.usembassy.gov/niv-vrp.html
hi, i applied for a VRP and was called after 2 days for an interview. Do I need to pay again? I cannot go back to Manila right away due to work in the province. Does this have an expiration date? Do I need to bring any documents aside from the passport and the letter sent by the embassy?
Bea, you don’t need to pay again. You can come back any Tuesday or Thursday, at 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., except on U.S. and Philippine holidays. Please bring your 221g letter, passports, and all other documents you submitted with your original application to your interview. If you will be unable to return right away for the interview, please inform the Nonimmigrant Visa Unit through email at ConsManilaNIV@state.gov. Thank you.
hi, Bea.. what happened to your interview? i had a call a day after my VRP appointment. As I am reading this thread, i noticed that maybe they called me because i stayed for 5months in the US, ONCE! I’m a little bit nervous of course, because as ROMEO’s experience , he was denied. However, i am confident that i did not violate the law to stay longer in the US. The port of entry allowed me to stay for 6 months. I will share my experience after my interview…
the consular officer will ask you, why you stay more than 5 months in the uSa.,what are you doing there in 5 months in the US of A ( thingking that you having a part timejob there or looking for a job).how you can afford to take a long vacation, if you are working in the philippines..where did you get the money for you travel expenses..sabihin mo na lng milyonaryo ka.huwag mong sabihin na employee ka ddenied ka nila coz hindi sila maniniwala..coz alam nila kung nag work ka sa pinas hindi ka mkk pag bakasyun ng ganun katagal..goodluck pero yan ang itatanong sa iyo…(tingin kasi ng consul nag work tayo don kaya matagal tayo nag stay..)
hi jamilla, hindi pa ako nagpainterview. ako din I stayed 6months for both trips. I also did not violate any laws (hindi naman ako nagoverstay or nagwork). Looking forward to your experience…goodluck po
i plan na pumunta sa tuesday with my mom. ok, thanks for the advice guys. yea, that’s what i wanted na ma-prove sa knila na d tlga ako nagwork (kung yon iisipin nila), bakit ako magwowork eh kaya nga ako nagpunta/pumupunta doon para gumala at magpaputi, hehe. (Pero it seems kpag ganon sinagot ko d naman sila maniniwala, how i wish may lie detector nalang, haha).
Everytime i visit countries in asia and USA my father gave me money… , My father can afford it. He is in good standing position in the government (boss) and wala na syang iba pang pagbibigyan ng money, but only me. Kasi nag-iisa lang ako anak and i’m still living with my parents. WIsh me luck guys. Anyway, my dad only get 10yr visa after vrp, kmi lng ng mom ko nakakuha green letter…. hayyy,,May the Lord speak for me, so i will able to convince the consul. Kasi d pwedeng umalis naman dad ko without us, he’s already belong to senior citizen na
Hi, I checked on my U.S. Visa, and I totally qualify the VRP Program. But I want to get my son a B1/B2 U.S. Visa too, who is 6 years old. Can we get the same appointment on the day of my VRP appointment?
Sheryll, you may schedule your VRP appointment on the same day of your son’s regular appointment depending on the availability of our appointment slots. However, please note that you cannot have the same appointment time as your son even if you are scheduled on the same day because VRP appointments have a different timeslot. You may also choose to schedule a regular appointment and apply through the regular process so that you and your son can have the same appointment date and time.
hi, just want to ask those who have gone thru the VRP. how many minutes/hours did the whole process take (starting from when you fell in line outside the embassy until you got out)? thanks!
If you want to renew your visa throught VRP, ..Just make sure you did not stay morethan 3 months in your previous trips..(medyo mahirap talaga mabigyan uli kung nag stay ka ng matagal marami rami na ko napag tanungan ng same case ko..@puro denied..hope na huwag nman tayong higpitan ng Us embassy coz hindi nman tayo mag stay ilegally coz umu uwi nman tayo..medyo na isahan lang nila tayo sa sinasabing no consul officer interview needed..)
Ronald, there is no rule that every applicant who stayed more than 3 months in the United States needs to be interviewed and be automatically refused. Each VRP application is reviewed carefully by a consular officer. If an applicant is called back for an interview, it means the consular officer may need to speak with the applicant in person to verify some information in the application. At the end of the interview, the applicant will be informed whether he/she is qualified for the visa.
They Say:
In most cases, an interview with a consular officer is not needed.
Then ..
If an interview is required, a representative of the U.S. Embassy will contact you within two business days of your VRP appointment.
Ano ito Lukuhan..Tsk,tsk..parang raket ah..
Sam. each VRP application is reviewed carefully by a consular officer. The U.S. Embassy reserves the right to interview any applicant. And if an applicant is called back for an interview, it does not mean an automatic refusal. The officer may need to speak with the applicant in person to verify some information in the application. At the end of the interview, the applicant will be informed whether or not he/she is qualified for the visa. Information about VRP is also provided in our website and blog post.
Mu husband and I got our US visa ( 10 yrs multiple) last April, 2012 thru VRP. We were seated at the waiting area at 11:30 am and by 2pm we were out of the US embassy grounds. The process was very orderly.
may i ask if your visa is B2? or B1/B2? thanx..
Our visas are B1/B2.
my question is Will my children be qualified in vrp if their visa was in B2 visa only. they are given 5 years as multiple entry and they used it once and stayed in the US for 50 days . and expired last february 2011.i noticed that they emphasized B1/B2 visa .
Malou, VRP is for those who were previously issued full validity B1/B2 visa. Your children can apply through the regular procedure provided in our website.
Thank u. My children was given 10 yr. visa under regular appointment.
Hi,
I qualify under the Visa Reissuance Program, have filed my application online and received my confirmation page. When I looked at the confirmation page print-out, I noticed that my birthdate was wrong and I do not have a middle name. This is my mistake, despite the review I made. Should I accomplish a new application since I cannot retrieve and correct the application I had made? I have’t booked for appointment yet.
Thank you and have a good day.
Cora
Corazon, applicant’s information in the DS-160 application must be accurate. You will need to retrieve your application and edit the information on your date of birth and add your middle name. To retrieve your application, you need to go back to the DS-160 application website and retrieve your application using your application ID and answer a security queston.
My kids are qualified for the VRP program and have an appointment this coming friday, Aug. 17. What are the things needed to bring during our appointment. They are 22, 16 and 17 yrs old.
Merle, the applicants should bring their appointment letter, DS-160 confirmation page, valid passport, all prior passports and U.S. visas, and one 2” x 2” photo. It is helpful to bring a government-recognized photo ID (in addition to the passport) to present upon entry.
Good afternoon. My younger sister’s and my visa expired last year (Sept 2011). We were qualified for VRP. We applied then they called us for interview. We got denied (Oct 2011). Are we still qualified for VRP? Thank you.
**Honestly I got really frustrated because my parents have US visas and my older sister got approved (10 yr visa thru VRP) the month before I applied (I was in HK that time) plus my family and my fiance are here and I have a job and a business here. Sorry for venting here.
Unfortunately, you are no longer qualified for VRP. One of the VRP requirements is that you have not been refused a visa within the past 12 months. If you would like to reapply, you need to go through the regular application process.
Hi… I had already a U.S. Visa… and I planned to get my 6 year old son a U.S. Visa… Can I accompany him inside US Embassy during his interview?
Thank you and your immediate reply is well appreciated.
Dencio, you can accompany your son to his interview. Please know that mnor (unmarried 17 years old and below) applicants are required to appear with at least one parent for the interview.
I’ve been to the US 3 times and wondering if it would it be an issue if I max out my stay of 6 months every single time?
My bank account usually have a low balance, since I usually hold on to the cash when I get paid. Will this be an issue?
Consular officers look very closely at past stays in the United States. The consular officer must be convinced that you have used the visa correctly in the past and that you will use your next visa correctly as well. To qualify for a new B1/B2 visa, you must be able to demonstrate sufficiently strong familial, social, professional and economic ties to a country outside the United States that would compel return after a temporary stay in the United States. Information on how applications are evaluated is provided in the Nonimmgirant Visas website.
Hi to all! I have a few questions:
1 – On DS160, Where it says ‘Have you ever had ten-printed?’ I genuinely forgot. It’s been about six or seven years since I got my first, visa. What happens if I say YES even though I haven’t; and vice versa?
2- Please correct me if I’m wrong. For VRP — if they feel that an interview will be necessary, will they call you within two days BEFORE or AFTER the appointment?
3- On DS160, it asks for the destination address even after hitting NO on ‘Have you made specific travel plans?’ What if I don’t have a destination address? What if I’m one of those who just want to secure another US Visa since the current one expires soon? What will I put in the destination address field then?
Thank you so much!
Joey, thank you for posting your inquiries on Visatisfied Voyager. If you are not sure whether or not you have been ten-printed, you may inform the personnel who will process your application about it. Please know that the U.S. Embassy in Manila started to ask visa applicants (ages 14-79) to give ten-print fingerscans in July 2007. With regard to you when a VRP applicant would be informed if he/she needs to be interviewed, a representative from the Nonimmigrant Visa Unit will contact the applicant within two business days after the appointment. You also asked about the destination address, you can provide the address where you intend to stay and tell the Consular Officer that you have not made specific travel plans yet.
Hi!
To make sure, I just would like to confirm if the VRP is strictly for visa class B1/B2 only. So those who were issued for only B1 or B2 are not qualified for VRP? There are those in foras online who insist that based on their experience, their kids’ B2 visas were qualified for VRP & got renewed.
Mitch, VRP is for applicants who were previously issued full validity B1/B2 visa and are applying for a new B1/B2 visa.. Information about Visa Reissuance Program is also provided in the Nonimmigrant Visas website.
Thank you so much! There was a thread I’ve hit upon that even posted his kids’ confirmation letter that reflected a B2 visa class that got eligible for VRP, that’s why I had to make sure from the embassy itself.
Hi, I went to a BPI branch and was supposed to pay the fee but the teller said that I should provide a certain number or code from the embassy website. How can i get this said number so I can pay already, Thank you!
Ann, nonimmigrant visa applicants are required to present a U.S. visa application deposit slip to pay the machine-readable visa (MRV) application fee. The deposit slip is provided in this website. You must print the applicable U.S. visa application deposit slip and take it to the bank to pay the fee. Information about bank payment procedure is provided in the Nonimmigrant Visas website.
Thanks a lot!
Hi! i was given multiple visa in 2002 via drop-box system and only went there once and stayed with a couple of family and friends total of 5 months, im worried that they’ll question me regarding that. Also, if i will pay and fill up the DS 160 form today will i be able to get a schedule before march 15 2013 which is the end date of my eligibility for VRP. thank you!
In evaluating VRP applications, consular officers will look closely at past stays in the U.S. The consular officer must be convinced that you have used the visa correctly in the past and that you will use your next visa correctly as well. To qualify for a new visitor visa, you must be able to demonstrate sufficiently strong familial, social, professional and economic ties to a country outside the United States that would compel return after a temporary stay in the United States. More information on how applications are evaluated is provided in the Nonimmgirant Visas website. To know the available VRP appointments, please contact the call center at (02)982-5555 or (02)902-8930. 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 or check the online appointment system at http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph. Thank you.
do I also include my mothers maiden name in the given name section?
The required format for mother’s complete maiden name is: Surname, First name(s), Middle Name(s). Instructions on how to accomplish the DS-160 is provided in the Nonimmigrant Visas website. Thank you.
hi! my passport expired last may 2006 while my visa expired last may 2012. am i still qualified for the reissuance program though i have not renewed my passport after it expired last 2006? i have my new passport now and i want to renew my visa too. thanks!
Rio, you must be able to meet all of the conditions provided in our website, to qualify for the VRP. If your answer is yes to all nine requirements, then you may schedule a VRP appointment. A valid passport is a requirement to apply for a nonimmigrant visa. Thank you.
yes i have a valid passport now, but what i don’t have is a passport covering a certain period of my visa(’07-’12) for i haven’t renewed it when it expired back in ’06
and i haven’t traveled yet. so is there any problem with that? i’m too young back then to know about visas and such. thank you
Rio, you need to bring the passport/s issued to you since you received the full validity visa and your current valid passport. Generally, consular officers will look at applicant’s previous travels. The consular officer must be convinced that the applicant has used the visa correctly in the past and that he or she will use the next visa correctly as well. To qualify for a new visitor visa, you must be able to demonstrate sufficiently strong familial, social, professional and economic ties to a country outside the United States that would compel return after a temporary stay in the United States.
My husband had an invitations from lasvegas for the NAB show convention.he already completed submit all the necessary requirements,the embassy scheduled my husband for interview on May 2.the convention will be on April 6,2013.Is there any you can do about or possibilities to schedule my husband earlier.thank u very much
Reggie, you may wish to contact the call center at (02)982-5555 or (02)902-8930 from time to time to check the availability of earlier appointments. 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. You may also check the information on expedited appointments at our website. Some applicants may request an expedited appointment if they intend to travel to the United States for urgent reasons i.e. for business (limited circumstances), medical treatment, death of a family member, or for students with strict travel deadlines.
Hi I have a valid b1/b2 visa until 2019, but im planning to study in the u.s. (f1 visa) am i qualified for vrp? also whenever i try my visa control number, the site says that I have entered the wrong control number… although I have already tried it several times but to no avail
what do i do?
Pamela, VRP is for B-1/B-2 applicants. To apply for a student (F-1) visa, please comply with the requirements provided in our website. You also asked about the control number. The visa control number is located in the upper right hand corner of the visa. Thank you.
Hi! I want to apply for VRP and satisfy all the conditions provided in your website. However, I married a U.S. citizen (also a Philippine citizen) last 2007. I have traveled to the US three times since the US visa was first issued (and stayed less than 1 month all those times), but now I’m worried that my application for VRP will be denied because of my husband.
1. Should I still push through with my VRP application?
2. Should I declare that my husband is a U.S. citizen, even though he’s also Filipino, has a great job here, has assets here and have no plans on going back to the US to live permanently there? The reason why I’m asking is that in the application, the question is if you have immediate relatives IN THE US. What if he’s based here in the Philippines?
On a non-VRP related issue, I also want to apply for a non immigrant visa for my two year old child. Same thing — no plans to immigrate (of course, since his parents are both here in the Philippines), he does not get his US citizen’s parents citizenship since his father does not meet the physical presence requirements, etc. Would it be easy for him to get an NIV? Or would you recommend for us to apply for a different type of visa for him? (Please take note that we can apply for naturalization for him though, but we don’t plan on doing anything about it till a few years down the road).
Thank you very much for your time and I hope you can reply to my questions.