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13a Non-Quota Immigrant Visa Application in the Philippines

A Foreign National married to a Filipino citizen seeking an indefinite stay in the Philippines must acquire a Marriage visa.
A conversion to a non-quota immigrant visa by marriage is granted to a foreign national based on their valid marriage to a Philippine citizen. Under Foreign Service Circular No.21-10, Section 13(a) of the Commonwealth Act No. 613, this visa is available to citizens of a country that grants permanent residence and immigration privileges to Philippine citizens.
Conversion to Non-Quota Immigrant Visa EligibilityPrior to your visa application, there are certain criteria such as the following that must be met by a foreign national in order to apply for a marriage visa:
Valid marriage with a Philippine citizenThe marriage is recognized as valid under existing Philippine lawsThere is no record of any derogatory information against the spouse in any local or foreign law enforcement agencyThe spouse is not afflicted with any dangerous, contagious, or loathsome diseaseThe spouse has the sufficient financial capacity to support a family and will not become a public burdenThe spouse was allowed entry into the Philippines and was authorized by Immigration authorities to stayAfter ensuring that you meet the criteria above, the next thing you have to do is to complete the following general requirements in order to prepare for your visa application.
General Requirements for 13a Non-Quota Immigrant VisaYou may be required to meet different requirements upon application. Although, there are general requirements that must be completed before applying for a marriage visa:
Application FormJoint letter Request addressed to the Commissioner of BI. Passport of the applicant (valid at least one year at the time of filing)Passport of the petitioning Filipino spouse (valid at least one year at the time of filing)Four Passport-size ID photos Birth Certificate of the Filipino spouse Marriage CertificateTwo accomplished medical examination forms signed by any doctor in the country of residenceProof of sufficient financial capacityPolice clearancePayment fees The documents of the foreign national must be in English and apostillized by a competent authority in the issuing country.
How to Apply for a Marriage VisaOnce the documentary requirements have been completed and finalized, you may now continue with the application. Below are the following steps:

Submit a report of marriage if arranged outside the PhilippinesSubmit two copies of the duly accomplished application formSubmit the original copy and two photocopies of your valid passport Submit four “2 x 2″ size photos with the applicant’s signature on the front side of the picture and must be taken within the last six months. Submit a medical certificate signed by a physician with three copies of the following medical lab tests: Chest x-ray plate in CDStool (ova/parasite and occult blood)UrinalysisComplete blood test (blood serology and chemistry).Submit the original and one photocopy of apostilled Local State Police clearance acquired within the last six monthsSubmit proof of financial stability such as: The latest printout showing statements of credit card accountsLatest print-out of bank account statementsOwnership of real estate propertiesOther documents supporting the financial capacity of the applicantNote that you may need to present more than one proof of the financial capacity
Personal appearance of the applicant for the interview conducted by a consular officerPayment of Immigrant Visa Fee of USD$150.00 cashier’s check if in person (if by mail cashier’s check or US Postal Money Order)Proof of Philippine citizenship of Filipino spouse Submit original and two photocopies of the applicant’s apostilled Birth CertificateSubmit original and photocopy of a notarized letter from the Filipino spouse requesting the issuance of an immigrant visa to their non-citizen spouse.Submit original and photocopy of the proof of Filipino Spouse’s Philippine citizenshipOnce you finish the following steps, wait for the confirmation about your application. Take note that the visa officer can request additional documents in order to determine whether or not the applicant can be issued a visa.
Acquire a Marriage Visa and Live with Your Spouse in the PhilippinesLiving with your spouse is one of the most important decisions to make after your wedding. If you’re a foreign national who seeks to live in the Philippines after getting married to a Filipino, applying for a marriage visa is essential when it comes to residing in the country legally. If you find the marriage visa application exhausting, you may seek help from visa processing firms to help you through the application process.

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