When looking to purchase a home, many people choose a 15 yearover other options. Since the loan will be paid down more quickly than other options, it is often preferred by lenders. Because of this, a 15 year comes with a fixed payment and lower interest rates than other loans.
When attending the Embassy Interview for the K-1 FiancÃ©e Visa, K-3 Spousal Visa or CR1 Visa, the applicant is required to bring their birth certificate. Applicants may obtain birth certificates at any PSA branch for a small fee. Relatives in the Philippines may obtain these documents. The PSA can also provide an index of all children born to an applicant. Birth certificates can also be ordered on the website www.ecensus.com.ph. The site accepts credit cards issued in the U.S., Japan, Europe, Australia, and Hong Kong. There is a flat fee for each document of $20. The fee includes shipping by courier to the delivery address abroad. A certified copy of a birth registration (less preferred) may be obtained from the local civil registrar at the place of birth.
You may also check if a copy of the birth certificate is available in the National Archives. We suggest that you course your query to the Chief Archivist, Archives Collection and Access Division of the National Archives, T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila, or email at phinatarch@yahoo.com, or telefax at (632) 400-4967.