CONSULAR SECTION ADVISORY

Beginning February 3, 2005, the new telephone number of the U.S. Embassy Consular Section Visa Appointment and

Information Service for PLDT and SMART subscribers is 1-909-101-7878. The number will be available for GLOBE subscribers shortly. This number is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. The public may make nonimmigrant visa appointments and obtain information regarding immigrant and nonimmigrant visa application procedures through this Visa Information Service. This is a toll call; the cost is approximately 53 pesos per minute. Visit http://manila.usembassy.gov for more information.

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