US Embassy cancels nonimmigrant visa interviews Wednesday due to Glenda

The expected inclement weather from Tropical Storm Glenda (Rammasun) has prompted the United States Embassy in Manila to cancel nonimmigrant visa applicant interviews scheduled for Wednesday, July 16.

In a notice posted Monday, the embassy advised applicants with interviews for that day to reschedule their appointment.

"Because of possible inclement weather conditions brought by Tropical Storm Glenda, all interviews on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, are canceled," it said.

Applicants scheduled on July 16 must reschedule their appointment by contacting the Embassy call center through (02) 982-5555 and (02) 902-8930, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday.

The embassy said appointments can also be booked online by accessinghttp://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph. —Joel Locsin/KBK, GMA News

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