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Philippine-born immigrant visa applicants 16 years and over are required to furnish certificates issued by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). The green NBI certificate annotated for travel abroad is the correct certificate. Other colors are for local use only.

Death certificates can be obtained on security paper (preferred method) from the PSA or at www.ecensus.com.ph.

Certified copies can be obtained from local civil registrars. As in the cases of birth and marriage certificates of deaths occurring since 1946 are obtainable from the National Census and Statistics Office.

When attending the Embassy Interview for the K-1 Fiancée Visa, K-3 Spousal Visa or CR1 Visa, the applicant is required to bring their birth certificate. Applicants may obtain birth certificates at any PSA branch for a small fee. Relatives in the Philippines may obtain these documents. The PSA can also provide an index of all children born to an applicant. Birth certificates can also be ordered on the website www.ecensus.com.ph.

The Philippines is the only country other than the Vatican that outlaws divorce. That’s why it’s no surprise that so many of our customers are surprised to find out that their Filipina fiance cannot qualify for a K1 fiance visa and be with them in the United States due to a previous unresolved marriage.

If you plan to apply for a U.S. visa from the Philippines, we have good news for you! The U.S. Embassy is making big changes to the application process starting September 28th, 2024. Buckle up, because we've got all the details for you. New Visa Application Center (VAC) There's a brand new Visa Application Center (VAC) opening its doors in Parañaque […]

Exciting news for undocumented immigrants who are married to U.S. citizens and their children! The government is offering a new program called "parole in place" (PIP) that could lead to a green card and eventually, citizenship. What’s PIP? PIP, or Parole In Place, is a program that grants temporary lawful status for specific individuals to […]

Are you a Filipino-American wondering if you can still own property in the Philippines after becoming a U.S. citizen? The good news is, you can! The Dual Citizenship Law allows Filipino-Americans to retain their Filipino citizenship while becoming U.S. citizens.This means you can enjoy the benefits of both countries, including the right to own property in the Philippines. What Can […]

Great news for families! The government is making it easier for some undocumented spouses of US citizens to stay in the country. What's PIP? PIP, or Parole in Place, is a way for certain people to legally stay in the US. It's like a temporary pass. Typically, it's been used for families of US military folks, but things are changing. PIP is […]

U.S. Immigration Fees Expected to Rise in Sixty (60) Days What to expect for green card acquisitions, fiancé visa applications, and other immigration filings Heads-up: U.S. immigration fees are about to go up within the next sixty days! USCIS recently finalized a rule to increase fees for various immigration filings, aiming to help cover their […]

The USCIS fee hike, for nearly all immigration applications, could go into effect in early 2024 UPDATE: The public comment period for USCIS’ proposed fee increase ended on March 13, 2023. Update as of January 22, 2024 The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is on the cusp of implementing significant changes to its […]