For US immigrant visa applicants that are about to undergo a medical exam at St. Lukes Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLMCEC), please be advised that the US Embassy Manila has set new medical fees since May 14 of this year:

New Medical Exam Fee for US Immigrant Visa Applicants

• Adults: US$223.35 (15 years and older)
• Children: US$185 (under 15 years old)

 The fees are paid in peso at the SLMCEC depending on the current exchange rate. They do not accept credit card or dollar payments.

AllUSimmigrant visa applicants are required to undergo a medical exam at the St. Luke’s Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLMCEC). The medical exam is usually done one week before the visa interview. The schedule of the visa interview may be postponed should an applicant need to undergo additional physical examination.

The SLMCEC is located at1177 J. Bocobo Street, Ermita,Manila. They can be reached by telephone at (632) 521-0020 and (632) 521-8647. It is open from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The following jobs are still in demand in UK: healthcare workers, environmental specialists, information technology and scientist, telecoms specialists, marketing executives, teachers, and social care personnel

However, not all who want to wok in UK can fulfill their dream. The competition is stiff not only with fellow Filipino workers but also with workers of other nationalities. To be able to enter UK, qualified applicants need to go through the points based system that is being implemented by the Borders and Immigration System since 2008. Under this system, all foreigners who wish to enter UK are required to undergo a managed immigration program with a five-tier system.

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