Mike Templo, Esq.

U.S. Immigration Attorney based in Manila, Philippines

[Mike Templo, Esq. @Mike_Templo]

Didn't the one child policy end already? Still declining?

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Restoring birth rates to replacement level should be top priority for all countries

[U.S. Embassy in the Philippines @USEmbassyPH]

Message to U.S. Citizens:  Remote Services in Angeles and Olongapo City on January 15-16, 2026
https://t.co/6GCI0Abq9c

The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit is pleased to announce an upcoming outreach event in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Federal Benefits Unit/Social Security Administration (SSA). We will provide in-person services at the following locations and dates:

Angeles City: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Location:  Clark Marriott Hotel
- Service Hours:  7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (sign-up begins at 6:30 a.m.)
- Participants: ACS, VA REGIONAL OFFICE, AND SSA

Olongapo City: Friday, January 16, 2026
- Location:  Le Charmé Suites
- Service Hours:   7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (sign-up begins at 6:30 a.m.)
- Participants: ACS AND SSA

Services will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.  We recommend arriving early to secure a spot.

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Available Services:
- ACS (ANGELES AND OLONGAPO)
Applicants for Citizenship and Passport services must review all information on the U.S. Embassy website and come prepared to help ensure their application is processed quickly.
· Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) applications:
*IMPORTANT NOTE:
- All CRBA applicants MUST register through the eCRBA system and carefully follow the instructions for uploading required documents and paying the fee online.  Applicants who are unable to present a travel summary as proof of eCRBA registration WILL NOT BE accommodated. Please review and follow the complete instructions at: https://t.co/7Ht1ATAAY4
- If you are over 18 and applying for U.S. citizenship, you will need to personally appear at the embassy to submit your application.  Please review the instructions on our website to get an appointment.
· U.S. passport applications
· Notarial services

SSA (ANGELES AND OLONGAPO)
· Discussing eligibility and processing claims for Social Security benefits.
· Processing Social Security Number (SSN) applications.
· Resolving issues such as address changes, direct deposit, Medicare enrollment, or non-receipt of benefits.

VA – Regional Office (ANGELES only)
· Answering inquiries about VA benefits and claims.
· Helping complete applications for compensation or pension benefits.
· Providing information on PACT Act claims.

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What to Bring:
· Original documents and photocopies required for your specific service.
· Passport applicants: Bring a passport photograph meeting these requirements: https://t.co/A4aHD4vxOL
· Documents and photos must be prepared in advance.  Embassy personnel cannot provide printing, copying, or photography services.

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Help Us Plan:
Please complete our brief survey to indicate which services you need and help us anticipate attendance:  Complete the survey here: https://t.co/s755oKwIxI

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Payment for ACS Services:
Fees must be paid in exact change (Philippine pesos ONLY).
· Adult Passport: PHP 9,900.00
· Minor Passport: PHP 8,100.00
· Passport Renewal (Minor): PHP 8,100.00
· Passport Renewal (Adult): PHP 7,800.00
· CRBA: PHP 6,000.00
· Notarial: PHP 3,000.00

We look forward to serving you in Angeles City on January 15 and Olongapo City on January 16!

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For further information and assistance:
· Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) (https://t.co/q8w0nZfWZo) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
·  Contact the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines, located at 1201 Roxas Boulevard, at +(63) (2) 5301-2000, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is +(63) (2) 5301-2000.
·  Call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
·  See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution, Travel Advisories, Alerts, and the Philippines Country Specific Information.

[Mike Templo, Esq. @Mike_Templo]

@USAmbPH Beautiful view. Beautiful sunset. Beautiful everything!

[Mike Templo, Esq. @Mike_Templo]

US IMMIGRATION QUESTIONS? Get answers from a U.S. lawyer. Consultations are conducted viaa Zoom. Send me a PM with: 1) Visa type 2) Brief situation 3) Preferred schedule. SMS [phone] email at [email protected]

[RT @RT_com]

US agency recruiting Filipinos to fight in Ukraine — Russia’s Zakharova

Florida-based RMS Intl. offers $5,000 monthly pay. US instructors provide training at a facility outside San Fernando

Mercenaries get a Schengen visa in Manila’s German embassy, the MFA spox revealed

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Last week, we announced the opening of the Valar Atomics Research Institute alongside US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson, International Security and Nonproliferation Deputy Ann Ganzer, and Philippine Assistant Secretary of Foreign Affairs Jose Chan-Gonzaga at the US Embassy in Manila.

[Mike Templo, Esq. @Mike_Templo]

@USVisaTokyo Very informational video!

[Mike Templo, Esq. @Mike_Templo]

EMERGENCY US VISA QUESTIONS? I’m a US–licensed immigration lawyer based in Manila. I offer PAID 30-minute online consultations for same-day meeting via Zoom or WhatsApp. 📩 Send me a PM with: 1) Visa type, 2) Brief situation, 3) Preferred schedule. SMS [phone].

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[Mike Templo, Esq. @Mike_Templo]

Almost everyday now a jet is flying over the Metro. What’s going on?

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

🎯

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Well that woke me up.. #EarthquakePH

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51 days until the U.S. Presidential elections! 😱

[Mike Templo, Esq. @Mike_Templo]

The California Supreme Court released plans for an online bar exam on October 5-6. It is one of 25 jurisdictions that will move their bar exam online.

[Mike Templo, Esq. @Mike_Templo]

On July 16, 2020, the California Supreme Court announced it will permanently lower the passing score for its Bar Exam from 1440 to 1390 out of a possible 2000. This will be applied moving forward and not retroactively.

[Mike Templo, Esq. @Mike_Templo]

Make hay while the sun shines!

[Mike Templo, Esq. @Mike_Templo]

Those with new or initial status student visas after March 9, 2020 will not be able to enter the U.S. to enroll as an international student for the fall term SY2020-2021 if the course of study is 100% online, according to the March 2020 guidelines.

[Mike Templo, Esq. @Mike_Templo]

I can't believe its been 18 years since I took this exam.

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[Mike Templo, Esq. @Mike_Templo]

To date, total U.S. government COVID-19 assistance to the Philippines amounts to more than Php780 million (nearly $15.5 million).

Learn more about U.S. efforts here: https://t.co/zaHGiNfZBr

[Mike Templo, Esq. @Mike_Templo]

For updates on operational flights in the Philippines, monitor the Manila International Airport Authority Facebook page: https://t.co/gbduYXYCif