ICP Philippines

14/01/2026

US President Trump halts immigrant visa processing for 75 countries. The Philippines is NOT included in the list.

🚨 The Trump administration will PAUSE immigrant visa processing from 75 countries until the U.S. can ensure that incoming immigrants will not become a public charge or extract wealth from American taxpayers.

AMERICA FIRST.

23/12/2025

U.S. Embassy Consular Update: Visa Interview Appointment Cancelation on December 24 & 26 https://ph.usembassy.gov/december-24-26-visa-operations/

The U.S. Embassy’s Consular Section will be closed on December 24 and 26 following President Donald J. Trump’s announcement on December 18.

All visa interviews at the U.S. Embassy scheduled on these dates are now canceled and will need to be rescheduled. Affected visa applicants should check their registered email address for detailed rescheduling instructions. They may contact the Consular Section directly at ph.usembassy.gov/contact-us-visas/ or our visa customer service center at (02) 8548 8223 for any scheduling questions and concerns.

The U.S. Embassy’s offsite Visa Application Center (VAC) in Parañaque City will also be closed on December 24 and 26. Affected applicants will receive information via email on their new appointment schedule for photo and fingerprint collection at the VAC.

27/11/2025

14/11/2025

U.S. Embassy Consular Update: Cancelation of Visa Interview Appointments on November 17
https://ph.usembassy.gov/november-17-visa-operations/

The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines will be closed for visa appointments on Monday, November 17 due to the expected heavy traffic and road closures near the embassy, related to scheduled rallies from November 16 to 18.

For affected nonimmigrant visa applicants, please reschedule your November 17 appointment through our online appointment system by logging in to your account at usvisascheduling.com. The Embassy opened additional nonimmigrant visa interview slots to provide applicants with schedule options.

Immigrant visa applicants will receive detailed instructions through their registered email address regarding their new appointment or rescheduling options.

The U.S. Embassy is not canceling appointments for Tuesday, November 18, but please monitor our social media and your email for any updates or changes.

The offsite Visa Application Center (VAC) in Paranaque City will remain open on November 17 for all scheduled biometrics (photo and fingerprint collection) appointments.

For updates on visa operations, please visit our website at ph.usembassy.gov/visas.

09/11/2025

All visa appointments at the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines for November 10, 2025, are canceled due to the severe weather effects of Typhoon Uwan.

The offsite Visa Application Center (VAC) in Paranaque City will also be closed for all scheduled photo and fingerprint collection appointments.

The safety of Consular staff and visa applicants is our top priority. Visa applicants who have scheduled appointments on November 10 should check their registered email address for detailed rescheduling instructions.

Visa applicants who have urgent scheduling concerns may call our customer service center at (02) 8548-8223 for immediate assistance.

We apologize for the inconvenience and urge our visa applicants to avoid flooded and dangerous areas.

01/10/2025

Because of the lapse in appropriations, the U.S. Embassy's Facebook, X, and Instagram accounts will not be updated regularly until full operations resume, with the exception of urgent safety and security information.

At this time, scheduled passport and visa services in the United States and at U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits. For information on our services and operating status, visit travel.state.gov.

20/09/2025

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Friday that would move to extensively overhaul the H-1B visa program, requiring a $100,000 fee for applications in a bid to curb overuse.

21/08/2025

📢 Important Visa Update!

Starting September 2, most visa categories will no longer qualify for an interview waiver — except B1/B2 (business/tourism) and official visas. Additionally, in-person interviews will now be required for nonimmigrant applicants under 14 and over 79 years old.

If your visa category will no longer be eligible for an interview waiver, make sure to mail or drop off your application at our offsite Visa Application Center by August 22. This ensures the U.S. Embassy has enough time to process your application before the new policy takes effect.

📌 For details on current interview waiver procedures, click here: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/en/renew-visa -my-visa

Please visit our website at ph.usembassy.gov/visas/ for updated information about visa application requirements or contact us at ph.usembassy.gov/contact-us-visas/ if you have questions.

16/08/2025

31/07/2025

Effective September 2, 2025, the Department of State will update the categories of applicants that may be eligible for a waiver of the nonimmigrant visa interview. All nonimmigrant visa applicants, including applicants under the age of 14 and over the age of 79, will generally require an in-person interview with a consular officer except:

✅Applicants classifiable under the visa symbols A-1, A-2, C-3 (except attendants, servants, or personal employees of accredited officials), G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, NATO-1 through NATO-6, or TECRO E-1;
✅Applicants for diplomatic- or official-type visas; and
✅Applicants renewing a full validity B-1, B-2, B1/B2 visa or a Border Crossing Card/Foil (for Mexican nationals) within 12 months of the prior visa’s expiration, and who were at least 18 years old at the time of the prior visa’s issuance.

To be eligible for an interview waiver based on the third bullet point above (applicants renewing a full validity B-1, B-2, B1/B2 visa or a Border Crossing Card/Foil for Mexican nationals), applicants must also meet certain criteria, including that they:

✅apply in their country of nationality or residence;
✅have never been refused a visa (unless such refusal was overcome or waived); and
✅have no apparent or potential ineligibility.
Consular officers may still require in-person interviews on a case-by-case basis for any reason.

💡Applicants should check embassy and consulate websites for more detailed information about visa application requirements and procedures, and to learn more about the embassy or consulate’s operating status and services.

This supersedes the Interview Waiver Update of February 18, 2025.