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APPLYING FOR A CW VISA? HERE’S HOW
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Posted on Mar 26 2012
If you’re applying for a CW visa at the U.S. Embassy in Manila, the Philippines, visit their website http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwhniv1.html#1
[B]Step 1. Pay the CW-1 application fee of $150 or peso equivalent.[/B]There are three ways to pay a machine-readable visa fee, including paying in cash at any branch of the Bank of the Philippine Islands or BPI. Some BPI branches require the original passport, while others allow scanned copies.
You can also pay through online bill payment option provided by BPI for their customers, or online payment through Bancnet.
Select “Petition-based Nonimmigrant Visas.”
To pay the fee, the applicant must have his or her passport number available. The applicant’s passport number will be tied to the MRV fee paid at the bank
CW visa application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
[B]Step 2. Prepare required documents.[/B]All basic documentary requirements must be ready before an appointment can be made. Additional documents may be required.
Make a DS-160 online nonimmigrant visa electronic application.
Signed passports must be valid for at least six months from 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.
Present one 2”x2” standard color photo, taken within the last six months.
[B]Step 3. Schedule an interview.[/B]Book an appointment by calling (02) 982-5555 or (02) 902-8930 for calls within the Philippines and other countries aside from mainland United States or (214) 571-1600 for calls from mainland United States.
The call center is open from 8am to 8pm, Monday through Friday, Manila time, except on U.S. and Philippine holidays.
Appointments can also be booked online through http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph.
Applicants who will book an interview online will be asked to create a profile that will be used to access their appointment record and edit applicant information before their interview date.
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.
[B]Step 4: Go for the interview.[/B]All CW visa applicants must appear at the Embassy for interview. 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 government-recognized photo ID (in addition to the passport) to present upon entry.
[B]Step 5: If issued a visa:[/B]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. (Haidee V. Eugenio)
