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.

From US Embassy Manila

The US Embassy Manila announced through its Facebook page that its main office and affiliated offices will be closed on Friday, December 30, 2011 in observance of Rizal Day, a Philippine holiday and on January 2, 2012, in observance of New Year’s Day. The Embassy and its affiliated agencies will resume regular services on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

From PH Embassy in Tokyo

The Philippine Embassy inJapanannounced on its official website that its office will be closed from December 29 to January 3, and on January 9.

There will be no office on December 29, January 2 and 3 because those dates are Japanese Holidays while December 30 is a Rizal day, a Philippine holiday.

Meanwhile, January 9 is “Coming of Age Day” inJapan-an event for all Japanese turning twenty years old on that year. It is considered the start of adult age and earns them the right to legally vote, drink and smoke. This event is celebrated every 2nd week of January.

The U.S. Embassy in Manila is seeking for an American Citizen  Services Clerk in the Consular Section/American Citizens Services.

Job Position: American Citizen Services Clerk

(This position is budgeted for the Local Compensation Plan)

Opening Date: December 2, 2011

Closing Date: December 16, 2011

Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week

Salary:   P 340,278.00 per annum (Starting salary)

Basic Function Of Position:

• Attends to inquiries related to citizenship, passport and special  consular services at the American Citizens Services (ACS) window.
• Assists in data entry and scanning of citizenship and passport  cases into ACS system.
• Assists in locating, filing case folders for citizenship, passport and special consular services.
• Assists in drafting and filing correspondence for citizenship and passports. Serves as liaison/courier to deliver diplomatic notes  and/or other documents to Philippine government agencies, such as Bureau of Immigration, Department of Foreign Affairs, etc.

Qualifications Required

All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

• Completion a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts or Business Administration is required.
• One year of progressively responsible work experience in a position requiring extensive public contact is required.
• Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Tagalog language are required.
• Knowledge of types and purposes of civil documentations, applicable laws, regulations and procedures is required.
• Ability to effectively accomplish tasks requiring a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is required.

Submit Application To

Human Resources Office

Chancery Annex Building, Room 300

American Embassy Manila

Telephone: (632)301-2000 ext. 5169

Fax: (632)301-2399, Attention: HR Office

E-mail: mnlper@state.gov (please send as an MS Word attachment)

To those concerned, the U.S. Embassy in Manila announced via its Facebook page that their office and its affiliated offices will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2011 in observance of Veterans’ Day, an American holiday.

The Embassy will reopen to the public and resume services on Monday, November 14, 2011.

The US Embassy Manila is inviting all residents of Cebu province and its neighboring areas to experience American culture values, and services for three days as they bring America in 3D in Cebu City this month. This initiative is part of the Embassy’s efforts to reach out to more Filipinos and further strengthen the relationship of the Philippines and America. Prior to this, the US embassy also held this expo in Quezon City and Baguio City.

The America in 3D will be held from September 16-18 at the SM City Cebu, North Wing Atrium from 10:00 am to 9:00pm. The Embassy Information Officer, Yolly de Guzman said in a press statement that US Ambassador Harry K. Thomas, Jr. will formally open the three-day expo on September 16.

What can I expect from this event?
Check the program schedule here.