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03/10/2026

05/09/2026

NEW INFORMATION❗️❗️❗️

Immigration officials can request credit reports on people sponsoring family members for a green card under new changes announced by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has updated Form I-894 including a privacy request that allows credit related information to be requested about the sponsor.

20/02/2026

📢 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞
ANOTHER WIN FOR OUR NURSES! 🇵🇭🇺🇸

The EB3 Philippines Priority Date has advanced from 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 to 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 🤗

02/02/2026

Due to 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 visa interviews and American Citizens Services appointments at the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines will proceed as scheduled during the lapse in appropriations. The offsite Visa Application Center in Parqal, Parañaque City, will also remain open for visa applicants who are scheduled for photo and fingerprint collection.

The public may continue to contact the Consular Section through [email protected] (for U.S. Citizens) or ph.usembassy.gov/contact-us-visas/ (for visa applicants).

Please monitor our website for operations updates on U.S. citizen services at ph.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/ and on visas at ph.usembassy.gov/visas.

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.

07/01/2026

[ADVISORY] J-1 EXCHANGE VISITOR VISA IS NOT A PATH TO U.S. CITIZENSHIP

The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC reminds the public that the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program visa is a temporary, non-immigrant program designed for cultural exchange. It is not an employment/work visa.

Filipino teachers should be aware that participation in the program does not lead to U.S. permanent residency or citizenship. Please be reminded of the terms of the program:
• J-1 teachers are required to return to the Philippines after completing the program
• Filipino teachers are subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement. Waiver of this requirement is difficult to obtain, not guaranteed, and requires exceptional hardship or highly meritorious circumstances.
• Overstaying in the United States beyond the authorized period of stay is a serious violation of U.S. immigration law, and can result in deportation and long-term bans.

The Embassy has received reports of illegal recruiters, unscrupulous agents, and individuals posing as immigration lawyers who:
• Demand large sums of money for immigration assistance
• Promise U.S. permanent residency or citizenship through the J-1 program, and
• Encourage overstaying, misusing visas, or filing asylum claims solely to remain in the United States

Teachers who are J-1 visa holders or applicants are urged to participate in the program only with a clear understanding of its objectives and limitations. Those considering long-term immigration options must seek advice from a qualified U.S. immigration attorney.

For questions, please contact the Philippine Embassy (https://tinyurl.com/wdcpedirectory) or your nearest Philippine consulate (https://tinyurl.com/yck559z8)

06/01/2026

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐎 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀!

The National Innovation Council (NIC) is conducting a 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 under the 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭—and we invite you to take part.

This survey aims to understand the experiences, skills, and engagement capacity of Filipinos overseas to help strengthen programs that connect global Filipino talent with innovation initiatives back home. Your insights will play a crucial role in shaping policies and opportunities that support inclusive national development.

📌 If you are a 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝, or a 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲), we invite you to participate in this survey and contribute to our shared commitment to build a smarter, more innovative Philippines.

Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/SurveyforFilipinoDiaspora

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.

13/12/2025

[ADVISORY] KEEP CALM AND DON’T RENOUNCE YOUR CITIZENSHIP

The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC continues to monitor concerns within the Filipino American community regarding the proposed Senate bill to end dual citizenship in the United States.

As mentioned in our previous advisory (https://tinyurl.com/bds4u9hw), the proposal is currently just a bill and has not become law. Similar proposals have been introduced in the past, but none have materialized. Moreover, the U.S. Supreme Court has recognized the validity of dual citizenship.

The Embassy wishes to reassure the community that there is no change to the current policies on dual citizenship at this time. Filipinos who lost their Philippine citizenship by becoming U.S. naturalized citizens may still apply for dual citizenship through Republic Act No. 9225. Those who were born in the United States to at least one Filipino parent are dual Filipino American citizens at birth and should report their birth to the Philippine Embassy or Consulate.

Please be reminded that dual citizens who voluntarily renounce their Philippine citizenship will no longer be able to reacquire it through R.A. 9225. Voluntary renunciation of Philippine citizenship is an irreversible legal action.

The Embassy urges all Filipino Americans to remain calm and refrain from taking unnecessary actions or circulating unverified information. Should any significant development occur, the Embassy will promptly issue an official notification.

For questions, please contact the Philippine Embassy or your nearest Philippine consulate.