Manila Visa is one of the fastest-growing law firms in the Philippines today. Affiliated with Siam Legal Thailand International, it boasts of its vast network and its wide array of services offered. Visa assistance, marriage registration, company registration, and legal services focusing on family-related cases, business-related cases, personal injury cases and debt collection are among its fields of expertise.

Manila Visa also welcomes interns desiring to join its team. Click the link below for more details.

JOB OPENINGS

IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT / LEGAL WRITER

Whose duties would include:

• Providing consultation on foreign and Philippine visa and immigration application options;
• Facilitation of clients’ foreign and Philippine visa and immigration applications;
• Researching and writing on foreign and Philippine visa and immigration topics and updates;
• Researching and writing on topics related to Philippine and Thai laws.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Laws graduate  from a reputable Law School;
• With above average English communication skills, both written and oral;
• With a passion for research and writing;
• With comprehensive knowledge on internet applications, net surfing and browsing;
• Experience in visa/immigration processing and web content writing is an advantage, but is not a requirement;
• Cebu residents are preferred.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Job Description:

• Reports to the Managing Partner
• Prepares or edits external and internal letters, faxes, memos and mass e-mails
• Assists in marketing efforts of the company
• Prepares company reports and administrative documents
• Prioritizes and manages multiple projects simultaneously, and follows through issues in a timely manner
• Researches and writes reports for the company
• Performs other administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A graduate of either Legal Management or Bachelor of Laws
• Excellent English communication skills, oral and written
• Above average research skills
• High degree of initiative and flexibility
• Ability to perform multi-tasking functions effectively
• Ability to meet deadlines promptly

SENIOR WEB DESIGNER

Job Description:

• To be fully responsible for the layout, visual appearance and usability of the company website and provide graphic support for the creation of online marketing collaterals, ensuring that brand continuity is maintained.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To design websites and ensure that they are visually effective and easy to access
• Provide web and graphic support to a pool of web designers
• Liaising closely with project proponents starting from the design stage to development stage

Skills / Attributes Required:

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree in any of the following fields: Computer/Telecommunication, Art & Design, Advertising/Multimedia or any equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of current web-design trends and techniques
• A flexible attitude with proven experience of working in a small team
• An expert in hand-code XHTML/HTML, PHP, CSS and with strong knowledge of Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Javascript
• Knowledgeable in CMS integration: WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal
• At least 5 years experience in working for a corporate website
• Male or Female, not over 35 years old
• Good written English communication skills

SEO TEAM LEADER
Job Location: Makati City, Philippines

Responsibilities:

The SEO Team Leader is responsible for managing the company’s Search Engine Marketing programs: PPC/AdWords and SEO. The successful candidate will directly manage and supervise the SEO team.

Other Responsibilities:

• oversees a team of PPC and SEO Specialists;
• responsible for meeting monthly revenue targets;
• spearheads efforts in improving the performance of our PPC accounts across several key metrics, which include CTR, conversion rates and ROI;
• conceptualizes and implements programs to improve our e-commerce sites’ SERPs;
• acts as liaison or project head between the Web team and SEO team.

Qualifications:

• Experience in paid search marketing and/or search engine optimization particularly in executing creative elements as needed, includinga.
  • e-mail marketing content
  • ad copy
  • landing pages
  • banner creatives and other marketing collaterals
• Expert in keyword research and must be highly analytical and detail-oriented
• Ability to analyze and report program performance, provide results, make recommendations for improvement and implement new programs
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and web scripting/mark-up languages in the context of search engine optimization

Special Note:

Positions working in Manila will be assigned in our new office located in Makati. Applicants who are qualified to work in Bangkok may be assigned to work in the Manila Office for 1-2 weeks.

Human Resources
Manila Visa & Immigration Consultants International Inc.
A Division of Siam Legal International (Thailand)
UNIT 1701, 88 Corporate Center, Valero corner Sedeño Streets,
Salcedo Village Makati City 1227, Philippines
Tel. No. +632 6598967 / +632 3105405

E-mail :manila@siam-legal.com
Website :www.siam-legal.com
www.manilavisa.com

Learn the fastest and most effective techniques in securing approval. Know the most important documents that you need to submit and uncover the potential threats that may affect your application.

The discussion shall highlight the actual procedures of visa applications performed in the Philippines. Be informed and know the recent updates, changes and developments regarding:

• UK fiancé visa
• UK spouse visa
• UK visitor visa

Here is your opportunity to increase your approval chances. Ask questions and talk to our competent team of visa specialists and immigration lawyers. Allow us to review your case and recommend appropriate solutions.

Hurry! Register now. Free registration fee awaits early registrants.

Date: 04 March 2011

Venue: Figaro Coffee Shop (88 Corporate Center, Valero Corner Sedeno Sts. Salcedo Village, Makati City)

Time: 1:30 P.M

Registration fee: P200

To register, send your name, address, and telephone number to info@manilavisa.com or call any of the following numbers:

• (02) 659-8967
• (02) 3105405
• (02)5856847

You may also contact us at:

• 0915-894-0458
• 0917-548-8045

France is also the home of breathtaking sceneries and historical sites such as the Eiffel Tower and the gardens of Bourges.

For those who want to visit France to study or seek for investment purposes, Manila Visa’s years of experience in handling Schengen visas can help you easily fly to France.

• French Business Visa
  

• France Student Visa

The Eiffel Tower is not the only attraction in France. Its sophisticated educational system is also one of the reasons behind the influx of many visitors in the country. As the center of the world’s culture and arts, France provides a one of a kind learning environment to many.

The demand for a French student visa is felt in all parts of the world and the Philippines is not exempt from this. Through the years, many Filipinos fly to France to specialize in their respective fields and attain high quality education. This situation, thus explains the popularity of the French student visa in the country.

Requirements

To apply for a student visa, the following documents should be submitted:

• Complete long stay visa application form
• At least 2 photos (35 mm x 45mm), taken against a white background
• Copies of the passport’s data page
• Pre-enrollment certificate from any French school or university
• Scholarship certificate
• Lodging evidences in France
• For those who are participating in exchange programs, evidences of enrollment in a Philippine university such as enrollment certificate, tuition receipts and school ID should be presented
• Diplomas
• Evidences of financial resources (self or sponsor). Examples of these proofs are:

o   Recent and previous business registrations documents

o   Income tax returns

o   Bank  account statements within the last three months

o   NSO-authenticated birth certificate

Application procedures

Step 1–Secure a pre-enrollment certificate from the university being applied for. Without this document, the application cannot push through.

Step 2–Schedule an appointment with the French Embassy. Applicants should contact the embassy from 2PM-4PM at this contact number: 857 – 69 – 24. Student visa candidates can also send an email to: cultural.ambafrance.manille@gmail.com

Step 3 – Gather all the necessary documents. Upon scheduling for an appointment, applicants should immediately process and obtain all the required papers and certificates. Incomplete documents can result to visa denial or disapproval. \

Step 4 – Pay the processing fees. Since a student visa is categorized as a long stay visa, it costs 99€. The fee should be paid in Philippine peso based on the current exchange rate.

Step 5 – Prepare for the interview. All student visa applicants should go through a pre-consular interview.

Step 6–Attend the appointment and the interview. It should be remembered that student visa candidates are required to submit biometric information for security purposes.

Step 7 - Wait for a decision.

Visa processing may last for five (5) days. To ensure higher approval chances, it would be best to immediately secure all the document requirements. In addition, the assistance of immigration lawyers in the country can help student visa applicants better understand the immigration policies and conditions that their visa entails. These legal professionals can also assist candidates in passing the pre-consular interviews.

Aside from being recognized as the world’s center of culture and arts, France is also one of the most progressive economies in Europe. As a matter of fact, the country is among the top exporter and importer of various services in the world. To cope with the challenges and demands of globalization, France continues to formulate strategic schemes that would attract foreign investors. Thus, it is not surprising to see the country as the third best region that provides the most economic-friendly environment for business opportunities.

Requirements

1.Duly accomplished visa application form
2.Recent passport size photo
3.Passport or travel document valid for at least three (3) months after the expiration date that will be indicated in the visa
4.“Nulla Osta” (entry clearance) which was issued within six (6) months earlier by the competent “sportello unico” (Unified Immigration Desk)
5.If the child is a minor, a written permission from the other parent is required under the law to be presented to immigration authorities before the visa may be issued
6.Marriage Certificate duly registered by the Legalization Section of the Consulate General of Italy
7.Attestation of age issued by the National Population Commission duly legalized by the Legalization Section of the Consulate General of Italy (for spouse and parents)
Under the present law, the Italian embassy or consulate abroad is not authorized to issue the visa being applied for unless the local Italian police authorities issue an authorization clearing the resident of any prior criminal records.

Where to submit

The foregoing requirements, together with the duly accomplished application form must be submitted by the applicant at the Italian Embassy operating in the country where such applicant resides.
Upon payment of the corresponding non-refundable visa fee, the applicant may be required to undergo an interview with the Embassy officials based on the discretion of the latter.

For a hassle-free visa application and processing, Manila Visa can assist you in the successful approval of your visa. Our team of legal experts will greatly be an advantage in the speedy approval of your application.
Our services include:
Expert advice on how to answer questions which may be asked during the interview
Complete list of all the requirements
Drafting of appropriate legal forms and documents (when applicable)
Assistance in the acquisition and compliance of all required documents
Other personal requests of the applicant (if applicable)

A traveler from the Philippines who would like to visit Spain for a short-term stay as a tourist must apply for a Schengen visa.  It is the official visa used in the unified visa system now being implemented in 25 countries in Europe collectively including Spain.  The Schengen visa is the result of the agreement made by several countries to abolish internal border controls for easier travel within their territory.  Now citizens from non-EU and EEA countries only need a single visa to visit the countries that belong to the Schengen area.

Being a Schengen state, Spain issues a Schengen visitor visa to people who want to the country for tourism purposes.  A single entry visa allows the holder to stay for up to 90 days within a 6-month period.  A multiple entry format on the other hand grants a holder to enter and depart an indefinite number of times within a 180-day period although the total must not be more than 90 days.

The requirements for a Schengen visitor visa to Spain include the following:

• Passports or travel documents (must be valid for the total duration of the planned stay)
• Relevant visas (where applicable)
• Justification of purpose and conditions of the stay, and accreditation of sufficient economic means of support for the duration of the stay in Spain

For tourism or private trips

-substantiating documentation of accommodation reservation or private letter of

invitation from a private individual if staying in their dwelling

-proof of confirmation of the reservation of an organized trip with itinerary

-closed round-trip or tour ticket

-proof that applicant has 63.33 euros to spend per day during his stay in Spain

• Medical certificates (in exceptional cases)

The following are NOT eligible to apply for a Schengen visitor visa to  Spain:

a. those who are subject to an exclusion order

Possible causes of exclusion include:

-having previously been deported or returned to another country by Spain or by

any Schengen State

-having been expressly denied entry for activities contrary to the interests of

Spain, activities against human rights, or for notorious connections with criminal

organizations

-being internationally sought for criminal activity

b. those who represent a danger to the public health, public order, national security, or

the international relations of Spain or any State with which Spain holds an agreement

related to these matters

c. those who have stayed in Spanish territory for a total of 90 days in the last 6 months,

counting from the date of last entry

Procedures in applying for a Schengen visitor visa to Spain:

1.   Download an application form at http://www.maec.es/en/M. Accomplish the form correctly

and completely.  Do not forget to sign it.

2.   Submit the duly accomplished form and all the required and supporting documents at the

Consulate of Spain in Manila.

3.   Pay the processing fee.

4.   Processing of visa applications is 15 calendar days from the  date of submission.  If a more

detailed examination of the application is required, processing period may be extended to

maximum of 30 days.  If additional documentation is need, this can be extended to a

maximum of 60 days.

5.   Go to the consulate to personally collect the visa within one month from the date you  receive

your notification of approval.   Unsuccessful applicants will be notified via a standard form

stating the reason for the denial.  In such cases, the applicant can file an appeal for a judicial

review before the High Court in Madrid within a period of two months from notification

date.  Another option would be to appeal for review before the Consular Office within one

month from the date of notification.

Applying for a Schengen visitor visa to Spain is not an easy process.  With a help of a lawyer, applicants can make sure their documents are in order and they are properly following the application procedures.  Siam Legal International is a reputable law firm that offers excellent Schengen visa assistance services to Filipinos planning to visit Spain and any of the other countries in the Schengen territory.

According to Teodulo Estrada, Head of the BI Student Desk, the BI recorded an increase of more than twenty percent (20%) in approved student visa applications which totalled 6,416.

“And the numbers are still rising! Many foreign students are still applying hoping to get a chance to enrol this first semester,” Estrada beamed.

Estrada adds that the increase was brought about by the liberalization of the rules and procedures for the filing of applications for Philippine student visas, which ultimately resulted in the increase.

He added that the highest number of student applicants were Korean nationals. Aside from the liberalized rules, Estrada stressed that another important factor is the quality education which the international students derive from the Philippines at a very affordable price, as compared to those offered by other countries.

Thus an applicant applying as the husband, wife, civil partner, unmarried partner, same-sex partner, fiancé(e), or prospective civil partner of a UK citizen or a person settled in the UK must undergo and pass a required English language examination with one of the official test providers accredited by the UK Border Agency. Writing and reading skills are not required, however.

Applicants who are citizens of majority English-speaking countries are not required to undergo the language test.

Under the new regulation, the applicant must exhibit a basic command of spoken English and reach at least the A1 level based on the Common European Framework of Reference. Under the A1 level, the person can understand and use everyday simple expressions as well as very basic phrases.

The A1 level is similar to that required under Tier 2 (skilled workers) points-based system.

The official guidelines for the new requirement shall be published in the amended Immigration Rules sometime in September this year.

Located right smack in the middle of the Visayas region, it can be found 365 miles south of Manila, surrounded by 167 islets which comprise the Province of Cebu.

The province of Cebu is truly blessed in terms of geographic location since it is surrounded by larger islands which shield it from the storms usually passing the country’s area of responsibility several times a year. Another reason why there is an almost zero per cent rainfall in Cebu is that the pacific monsoon loses all its moisture and droplets on the islands surrounding Cebu before it even reaches the province.

There is also no known active volcano or active fault line within the province, rendering it safe from earthquake, tsunamis, and other natural calamities.

While the city proper of Cebu offers state of the art living, with facilities and amenities comparable to the highly urbanized Metro Manila, the other islands surrounding metro Cebu offer a stark contrast to the city that never sleeps.

The pristine beaches, crystal-clear water, and serene atmosphere of the white sandy seashores make Cebu one of the best sites for diving in the country. A number of the 167 islands which comprise the province remain uninhabited at present, thus making it virtually the personal paradise of adventurous vacationers who explore the islands as part of their tour.

But aside from these island activities, the city of Cebu offers a lot of other action-packed activities such as shopping for native art products and handicrafts, visits at several Roman Catholic Churches built during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines, boat cruises, shopping at state of the art shopping malls situated in Cebu City proper, and trips to other nearby islands like Bohol, Leyte, Negros via a jet craft.