US to require online form from immigrant visa applicants starting Oct. 2

Starting October 2, applicants for immigrant visas to the United States will be required to complete an online immigrant visa application, the US Embassy in Manila said Tuesday.

In a blog post, the embassy said applicants will have to complete the application at https://ceac.state.gov/ceac before attending their visa interview appointment.

"Applicants who appear for an interview without completed application forms will be advised to reschedule the interview by visiting the online appointment website at http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph or by calling the Embassy’s Visa Information and Appointment Service at (632) 982-5555 / (632) 902-8930," it said.

Meanwhile, applicants asked to reschedule their interviews due to incomplete DS-260 forms may have to wait three to six weeks after their original appointment.

"To avoid lengthy delays, please complete the DS-260 well in advance of your interview date," the embassy said. —Joel Locsin/KBK, GMA News