Also leaving the PH

Due to medical reasons, I must return to the US for a procedure that is not done in the PH. My situation is a bit more complicated because, due to the pandemic, I have overstayed my 36 month extension and have had my Memorandum of Reconsideration in the Manila office for over 2 years still waiting for a decision. Moreover, I also have all the application papers for an SRRV ready to be submitted. However, there is one catch. The SRRV application cannot be submitted until the MR is completed.

In the meanwhile, I have not had to pay any fees, and was told by the attorney, that I would have to wait until the MR is decided so that they can calculate the fees. The problem is that I need to go to the US asap and intend to return within a few months. Will the immigration check at the airport prevent me from leaving because I owe the immigration fees, even though they are not calculated yet? This is all very confusing to me. I have offered to prepay, but , no, you can't do that either because they haven't been calculated yet. Anyone have experience with this type of issue? Or was tripped up at the airport due to owing immigration fees? Thanks ahead.

 

immigration will simply look at your visa stickers, no emotion needed, simply the computer says no, until you have the stamp that shows all things are in order, you won't be allowed to leave, its that simple

 

Once you are up to date with your visa fees etc. don't forget to get an EEC Exit Clearance Certificate.

The EEC is required by everyone after 6 months in the country. SRRV holders are exempt.

 

I'd reach out the US Embassy and say you have an emergency if the procedure is medically necessary. Aren't they supposed to supposed to help American's that are in trouble. It sounds like your issue lies with the Philippines, not you.

 

Assuming this is a critical operation there are two things:
1). Memorandum of Reconsideration in the Manila office for over 2 years still waiting for a decision. This sounds like an issue with the Philippines, not the poster. What if they take 10 years?
2). If I'm an American and it's a medically necessary treatment, the embassy d*mn well better step in when the country I'm in is the issue.

They may not do anything, but it won't be for me not making a big issue for them.

Do you have personal experience here or speculating?

 

Looks like a nasty place.

Never hurts to try.

 

I have just retained JRC visa consultancy to assist me in this matter, so it should be resolved in the near future.

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