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Manila Embassy Institutes Visa Reissuance Program

- Attorney Robert L. Reeves, Dec 9, 2011

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On July 25, 2011, the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines instituted a new procedurefor renewing a nonimmigrant U.S. visa. This new procedure, known as the VisaReissuance Program (VRP), is similar to procedures in place at other embassies andconsulates across the globe, and provides for streamlined and simple renewal ofrecently expired or soon-to-be-expired nonimmigrant visas.

If an applicant is eligible for VRP, the applicant need only schedule an appointment withthe U.S. Embassy in Manila, appear at the appointment time, and complete a simplescreening and a 10-print finger scan. No interview is required, and appointments aregenerally available within a few days.

In order to qualify for VRP, the applicant must be: (1) a Philippines passport holder; (2)who was issued a full-validity nonimmigrant visa in Manila (a visa valid for 5 years or

10 years); (3) which is NOT annotated as clearance received; and (4) which is stillvalid, or which expired within the last 12 months.

In addition, the applicant must have in his or her possession every passport that coversthe entire period of time since he or she received the full-validity visa, and must be ableto provide the visa control number from the visa (located in the upper right hand cornerof the visa).

An applicant is not VRP eligible if the applicant: (1) has ever stayed in the United Statesfor more than six months (even if the stay was pursuant to an extension granted by theDepartment of Homeland Security); (2) was refused a U.S. visa in the last twelvemonths; or, (2) has ever been arrested or convicted for any crime or offense.

If any of these disqualifications apply, the applicant may still be eligible for anonimmigrant visa, but the applicant will need to apply through the normal interviewprocess at the Embassy.

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The U.S. Embassy in Manila advises potential VRP applicants that the Embassy reservesthe right to interview any applicant. If the Embassy determines that an interview isrequired, a representative of the Embassy should contact the applicant within twobusiness days of his or her VRP appointment. If an applicant is not actually eligible forVRP but schedules a VRP appointment, the applicant will be turned away at theEmbassy and advised to schedule a regular visa interview.

For eligible applicants, the VRP is a fast and easy way to renew a nonimmigrant visa

without waiting weeks for a visa interview, and without the inconvenience and stressassociated with appearing for an interview. Visa renewal under the VRP is designed to

be user-friendly and efficient.

If you have any questions about your eligibility for VRP, or if you would like assistancein renewing a visa under VRP or under the normal interview process, you should seekthe advice and aid of a competent and experienced U.S. immigration attorney.

*****Author's Note: The analysis and suggestions offered in this column do not create a lawyer-client

relationship and are not a substitute for the individual legal research and personalized representation that isessential to every case.

Robert L. Reeves is a licensed California attorney and is certified by the California StateBar as an Immigration and Nationality Law Specialist. He has been specializing inimmigration law for over 30 years and is admitted to practice before the US SupremeCourt, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, several US District Courts andCalifornia State Courts. He is the Managing Partner of Reeves & Associates with officeslocated in Pasadena, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Makati City Unit 507 Tower OneAyala Triangle, also known as the Philippine Stock Exchange Plaza Makati ,

6767 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Philippines 1226 (corner Paseo de Roxas,

beside Ninoy Aquino Monument). Philippine Contact Numbers: 759-6777 or Toll

Free: 1-800-10-773-3837 E-mail: immigration@rreeves.com Website:www.rreeves.com

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