The U.S. Embassy in Manila. (File photo from Philippine Daily Inquirer)
The US Embassy in Manila on Monday announced the cancellation of nonimmigrant B1/B2 (business/tourist) visa interview appointments scheduled through July 30 in response to the continued significant worldwide challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The resumption of routine visa services is on a post-by-post basis, in coordination with the department’s framework for safely returning our workforce to department facilities,” the embassy said in a statement. Once visa services resume, applicants should reschedule their interviews by phone at 7792-8988 and 8548-8223, or via online appointment system at ustraveldocs.com/ph. No fee will be charged to change an appointment while the visa fee payment will be valid until Sept. 30, 2022. —TINA G. SANTOS