1. Digital Photo Specifications:a. Coloredb. Taken within the last six monthsc. Plain white or off-white backgroundd. Full-face view facing the camerae. Neutral face expressionf. Both eyes openg. h. Minimum: 600 pixels by 600 pixelsi. Maximum: 1200 pixels by 1200 pixelsj. JPG filek. Not larger than 240 kbPrepare travel docs and requirements2. Passporti. Valid for at least six months from date of intended departure from US.ii. Present all previously issued passports3. Photoi. In colorii. 2 by 2iii. Taken within the last 6 monthsiv. Ears should be exposedv. Plain White Backgroundvi. Neutral face expressionvii. Both eyes openviii. Full-face view, directly in front of the camera4. Evidence of Ties and Financial Status (Documents to prove non-immigrant intent)a. Property Documentsi. deeds to real estate.ii. Proof of property such as House, Shopmay include items such as land, flat, jewelry etc. in addition to the real estate property.iii. Photographs of your house, office, factory, shop or other properties.iv. Personal affidavit(s) regarding property. The business owners should show how much they earned last year. Indicate ties such as you have old parents you need to take care of. Also describing the nature of the trip and details of theitineraryis helpful.b. Employment/Professional Documentsi. If you own a business, company registration certificate and income details.c. Financial Documentsi. Latest income tax returns for last 3. You should take originals.ii. Some bank balance for at least a few months before going for a visa. Please note that simple bank letters showing simply the bank balance is not acceptable. You have to also take the past few months (say 6 months) of statements with you, or the pass book.iii. Other financial papers e.g., bank fixed deposits, shares, life insurance policies, bonds, etc.d. Family Documentsi. Family photographs of close family.ii. Documents about the family (e.g.,marriage certificate,birth certificatesof any children, etc.)iii. Your family tree chart that shows your close relatives' names, ages, professions and the addresses.iv. If you have traveled outside the home country in the past, your photographs taken during your visit(s).5. Travel Documentsa. List of names, addresses and phone numbers of all the persons whom you are going to visit or stay with.6. Visa and Immigration Historya. Current and/or previous passport(s) containing entry and exit stamps from your country and other countriesb. Other official documents indicating departure and return to your home country7. A letter from the U.S. organization indicating the purpose of the trip, the intended length of stay, and the firms intent to defray costs, if applicable.

8. Fill up Online Applicationa. https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/default.aspxb. Choose Manila, Philippinesc. Click Start an Application9. Print Deposit Slip - http://ustraveldocs.com/ph/pmisdepositslip.htm?amount=160&country=philippinesa. Take note of Expiration Date. Pay before expiration date10. Pay application fee with cash at any Bank of the Philippines Islands11. Bank will issue a receipt. SAVE THE RECEIPT.12. Schedule the interview. a. Online scheduling of interview:i. http://ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-appointmentschedule.aspORb. Book an appointment by calling (02) 976-8500 to 02The call center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, Manila time, except onU.S. and Philippine holidays.

You can schedule your interview within four hours of paying your visa application fee.The table below shows the different fee payment processing times and when you can schedule your interview after paying your application fee.Time of PaymentBankReceipt Purchase DateInterview Booking

Midnight - 3:00pmBPISame day4 hours after payment

3:00pm - midnightBPINext banking dayOne day after receipt purchase date and after 11:00am

Weekends and holidaysBPINext banking dayOne day after receipt purchase date and after 11:00am

After midnight and before 11:59pmBancNetNext banking dayOne day after receipt purchase date and after 1:30pm

Weekends and holidaysBancNetNext banking dayOne day after receipt purchase date and after 1:30pm

13. Go for the interviewa. Arrive at the Embassy gate15 minutes before the time listed on the appointment letter.b. Applicants must bring all the basic application requirementsi. including the interview appointment letterii. DS-160 confirmation pageiii. valid passportiv. one 2 x 2 photov. and all prior passports and U.S. visas, if available.vi. bring a government-recognized photo ID (in addition to the passport) to present upon entry.c. All kinds of electronic devices are not allowed inside the US Embassy premises.