Musillo Unkenholt is aware that theUS Embassy in Manila has refused to approve almost any immigrant visa for thelast 3 weeks. The problem is,apparently, that the Embassy is mistakenly interpreting clauses in employmentcontracts between nurses and their US employers, perhaps based on some badinformation that was sent to the Embassy.
The problem seems to be localizedin Manila. Philippine nationalsprocessing for immigrant visas at other embassies around the world are beingissued their immigrant visas. Likewise,other embassies are also issuing immigrant visas to non-Philippinenationals.
We are working with clients, trade associations, andnurses to solve this problem. It maytake a little while to solve the problem but it is a fairly straightforwardproblem that will be solved, hopefully in the next few weeks.