ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVaccinations and pregnant
QUOTE (Russ_M @ Oct 26 2007, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The interview is nov 9 and and my wife is going for her medical mon 29
she has no record of vaccinations and she is pregnant

will we have any problems with the medical exam?


Not a big problem but St. Lukes will not give the MMR vaccine if she is pregnant. You will just have to get the MMR vaccine later in the US.

To avoid potential delays with VISA approval, make sure St. Lukes and the embassy interviewers know that YOU KNOW she is pregnant.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-10-26 12:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionreschedule medical exam?(philippine)
You kind of have a problem.

They schedule the medical one week before interview to give them time to get all the results and send everything to the Embassy. I think it's highly unlikely the one day in advance will be enough time.

BTW, I don't think St. Luke's really has formal appointments. It's just date they give you so you know when to go, and so too many people don't show up on the same day. As soon as you have your interview letter and passport you can go to St. Luke's any time. St. Luke's takes the passport and forwards it to the Embassy with your other papers.

Edited by garya505, 28 January 2008 - 06:10 PM.

garya505Not TellingPhilippines2008-01-28 18:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDS-156, 2copies or duplicate?
QUOTE (mikedaisy @ Jan 29 2008, 11:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Was wondering on DS-156, do you make two computer printout, or make a copy of one printout?


I guess you could do either, as long as you only press the "Continue" button once if you print 2!
Signatures would need to be original of course, so print or copy before signing.
I made 2 copies (actually 3 but we didn't need them).
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2008-01-29 13:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview:Pictures and Letters, how many?
QUOTE (mikedaisy @ Jan 28 2008, 03:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone out there, was just wondering how many pictures to bring to interview? Also do you bring all the letters? Will be interviewing at USEM. The petition has just reached the consulate.


Bring everything to be prepared. I was there with my fiancee and they only asked for a couple of photos and one handwritten letter from each of us.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2008-01-28 18:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHELP about Affidvait of support
I actually saw a guy filling out his I-134 in the waiting area at the Embassy just before interview. I don't know if the VISA was approved.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2008-02-02 01:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionmay have been answered previously
If possible. she should take the medical early, about a month before interview.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2008-03-15 15:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionhas anyone here attempted suicide? admit or deny it on your medical?
QUOTE (Loterly_Ricahrd @ Mar 3 2008, 04:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i need to hear your comment badly about this new post, coz i think i have the same situation. kindly read. this was posted by a vjer name jom:

Hi everyone, helpsmilie.gif helpsmilie.gif helpsmilie.gif

I need the best advice possible for this issue.

My very good friend will have her interview first week of April, her medical on the last week of March.

Before she met her USC fiance, she was in a relationship where her ex bf would many times leave her and to stop him from leaving she actually hurt herself by using a blade. Her intention was not to commit suicide but to make the ex bf return to her. Now, she has scars on her left arm, about 12 of them, white scars from the blade, about 2 inches from the wrist line. The scars are very near each other.

I understand that during the physical exam, the doctor would actually examine the wrists to look for signs of attempted suicide. This is what worries my friend. I also am not sure what to advice her , whether to admit the act or not.

She tried covering it with make up but to no avail. She even thought of intentionally burning the area, like a cooking accident to cover the scars.

What is her best option now? If I remember right, if one will admit to this, she will be referred to a psychiatrist.

We patiently await for the members' replies . Thanks a lot.

thank you in advance


Yes they will probably ask about it. My wife worked in a meat shop and had some small cuts on her arm from cutting meat and they asked about that.

If she had a job at some time that could account for the scars that would be nice. wink.gif
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2008-03-03 18:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy and St. Lukes area Hotels

Glenn, I guess nice depends on the person? I was in the Las Palmas (rt next door to the Exec Plaza) and did not like it. The rooms were old and the street side rooms could hear the traffic all night long even though we were on the 7th floor. The rate was 2600 peso a night. Our phone did not work (got it fixed) the staff was suplada and less than helpful. The Hotel is old and run down but it is clean. For the price you can find newer nicer hotels in Manila.
Warning to all that do not travel Manila frequently, there are taxi driver vultures camped outside the Las Palmas and Exec Plaza that do not use meters.... insist on the meter taxi and do not buy the 50 peso over meter ####### from the driver. It is no more than 150 peso to the airport and these hotels are walking distance to the Embassy and Robinson Mall. Good luck, Payato

If anyone needs a reccomendation on good hotel for the price. Palm Plaza is a very good price if you call or text a man named Tony Avn. He works for the hotel and can give discounts. His number is 09198111296. I have stayed ther a couple times before. He offers a room for P2000. We usually stay at Holiday Inn Galleria, but I have stayed at Palm Plaza twice and it was nice, clean, safe and convenient. It's a big savings for us also. 10 days for P20,000 VS Holiday in at P65,000 for the same length of stay.

Thanks all


Ya I'll conform that about the taxis. My fiancee was a newbie in Manila and got charged P750 from the airport to EPCI bank (CFO seminar location) on Taft! :ranting:

Going back to the airport (on meter) from Lotus Garden Hotel to airport was P250.

Edited by garya505, 17 January 2007 - 01:07 PM.

garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-01-17 13:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy and St. Lukes area Hotels
Hehe, I'm answering on my own topic. :bonk:


My fiancee is at the Lotus Garden Hotel this week (Jan 8-13) and she says she likes it. She says there are guards at the front door, the desk staff is nice, and it was quiet last night on the upper floor she's on. I'll have a report on the included breakfast and internet access (if any) later. She is also checking the walking distance and time to St. Luke's this afternoon. She will be there most of the week so if you let me know of any specific questions you have I can ask her.

We paid $50 but they may have rooms for $45. We got the second lowest price thinking it might be a little nicer.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-01-08 20:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy and St. Lukes area Hotels

My short list, for now:

Pavilion Hotel
United Nations Ave, Ermita, Manila 1000
Business Center (internet access)
$41 Jan 8-12 (www.precisionreservations.com). Rating 4.0

Lotus Garden Hotel Manila (formerly Royal Palm Hotel)
1227 A. Mabini corner Padre Faura Sts., Manila
Tel: (632)522-1515 Fax: (632)522-0768 Manager: ELENITA MENDOZA
24-hour Security, Business Center (internet access), Safe Deposit Box, Restaurant, near Robinsons Mall, across from Jollibee.
$30 Jan 8-12 (www.precisionreservations.com). Rating 3.5

City Garden Suites
1158 A. Mabini St., Ermita, Manila
Tel. (632)536-1451 Fax: (632)524-4844 Toll-Free: 1-800-1-888-6789
24-hour Security, Business Center (internet access), Safe Deposit Box, Restaurant, near Robinsons Mall.
$35 Jan 8-12 (www.precisionreservations.com). Rating 3.0

Cherry Blossoms Hotel
550 J. Bocobo St., Ermita, Manila
Tel. (632)524-7631 or 524-7636 Manager: RODNEY C. ROBOSA


Got any feedback???



Hey Gary. Are these discounted rates for your membership or something? I'm not finding the same rates for the same hotels through Precision.


I don't know, I did it very late last night and I don't remember.

Do you know if we can pay for the room in advance by US credit card on www.asiarooms.com or www.precisionreservations.com if we're not one of the guests? My fiancee will be there with a friend and she can pay it, but it's easier if I can just pay it before she arrives.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-01-04 13:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy and St. Lukes area Hotels
My short list, for now:

Pavilion Hotel
United Nations Ave, Ermita, Manila 1000
Business Center (internet access)
$41 Jan 8-12 (www.precisionreservations.com). Rating 4.0

Lotus Garden Hotel Manila (formerly Royal Palm Hotel)
1227 A. Mabini corner Padre Faura Sts., Manila
Tel: (632)522-1515 Fax: (632)522-0768 Manager: ELENITA MENDOZA
24-hour Security, Business Center (internet access), Safe Deposit Box, Restaurant, near Robinsons Mall, across from Jollibee.
$30 Jan 8-12 (www.precisionreservations.com). Rating 3.5

City Garden Suites
1158 A. Mabini St., Ermita, Manila
Tel. (632)536-1451 Fax: (632)524-4844 Toll-Free: 1-800-1-888-6789
24-hour Security, Business Center (internet access), Safe Deposit Box, Restaurant, near Robinsons Mall.
$35 Jan 8-12 (www.precisionreservations.com). Rating 3.0

Cherry Blossoms Hotel
550 J. Bocobo St., Ermita, Manila
Tel. (632)524-7631 or 524-7636 Manager: RODNEY C. ROBOSA


Got any feedback???
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-01-04 02:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy and St. Lukes area Hotels
That's good info about the Pearl Garden.

I stayed at the Heritage once. Yes they have a safe in the room but it wasn't attached to anything! The breakfast was very good, but I paid about $80US.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-01-03 19:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy and St. Lukes area Hotels

Hi garya505 and to all! Happy New Year!

I will be staying in City Garden Suites together with some girls here on VJ for our Medical exam later this month. Anyone stayed there before? How far it is from St Lukes? And how will you "rate" it? [5-1 (5 as A-ok)].

Thanks,
Mari (L)


The City Garden Suites looks like it might be step up from the Cherry Blosssoms Hotel. A little more expensive but may be worth it.
http://www.citygardenhotels.com
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-01-01 23:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy and St. Lukes area Hotels

My fiancee (then) and her Mom stayed at the Bayview for a week and reported that the hotel was ok. It was a bit more expensive than others. My friend who lives in Cagayan on Mindanao always stays at the Swagman any time he is in Manila but I have heard it is a bit more of a seedy hotel.


Yes what I'm hearing about the Bayview is that it's OK but you pay for the convenience of being right across the street. I've also heard that the Swagman isn't taken care of very well.


Well you pay for where you stay! hehehe :whistle:

Seedy hotels are cheap but do the job if you can stand them, a safe clean hotel is better if you can afford it. Sadly we will have too choose the seedier hotel.

It would also be nice too the price ranges of the hotels listed my friend.


So far for an inexpensive place Cherry Blossoms Hotel seems to be an OK choice.


Thanks again as always garya505!


It's adjacent to Robinson's Mall and there are ATMs just outside the door. Prices seem to be about P1800 to P1900 and they have free breakfast. The only complaint I have seen is that it "doesn't look nice".

Personally I wouldn't mind paying a little more for a nicer place, if someone can give me a good reason to.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-01-01 22:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy and St. Lukes area Hotels

i've stayed at the mandarin oriental in makati, it's nice but quite a long ways from st. luke's and the embassy.


I've heard that the hotels in Makati are nicer than in Ermita (and the area is nicer too).
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-01-01 21:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy and St. Lukes area Hotels

My fiancee (then) and her Mom stayed at the Bayview for a week and reported that the hotel was ok. It was a bit more expensive than others. My friend who lives in Cagayan on Mindanao always stays at the Swagman any time he is in Manila but I have heard it is a bit more of a seedy hotel.


Yes what I'm hearing about the Bayview is that it's OK but you pay for the convenience of being right across the street. I've also heard that the Swagman isn't taken care of very well.


Well you pay for where you stay! hehehe :whistle:

Seedy hotels are cheap but do the job if you can stand them, a safe clean hotel is better if you can afford it. Sadly we will have too choose the seedier hotel.

It would also be nice too the price ranges of the hotels listed my friend.


So far for an inexpensive place Cherry Blossoms Hotel seems to be an OK choice.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-01-01 20:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy and St. Lukes area Hotels

My fiancee (then) and her Mom stayed at the Bayview for a week and reported that the hotel was ok. It was a bit more expensive than others. My friend who lives in Cagayan on Mindanao always stays at the Swagman any time he is in Manila but I have heard it is a bit more of a seedy hotel.


Yes what I'm hearing about the Bayview is that it's OK but you pay for the convenience of being right across the street. I've also heard that the Swagman isn't taken care of very well.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-01-01 19:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy and St. Lukes area Hotels
I'm starting a separate thread for Hotels in the Manila Embassy and St. Luke's area. If you have any direct experiences staying at these hotels please post. Just mentioning a hotel because it's in the area isn't all that useful though. For myself, I'm particularly interested in security and safety. Here's a list to discuss:

Aloha Hotel (near US Embassy)
2150 Roxas Boulevard. Malate, Manila, Philippines

Bayview Hotel (across the street from the US Embassy)
1118 Roxas Blvd, Ermita, Manila, Philippines

Best Western Hotel La Corona
1166 Mh Del Pilar Arquiza Street, Manila

Cherry Blossoms Hotel (near St. Luke’s)
550 J. Bocobo Street, Ermita, Manila

City Garden Suites
1158 Mabini St., Ermita, Manila

Executive Plaza Hotel
1630 A. Mabini Street, Malate, Manila, Philippines

Las Palmas Hotel
1616 A. Mabini St., Malate, Manila, Philippines

Lotus Garden Hotel Manila (walk to Embassy, formerly Royal Palm Hotel)
1227 A. Mabini corner Padre Faura Sts., Manila, Philippines

Mandarin Oriental
Makati

Miramar (near US Embassy)
1034-36 Roxas Boulevard (UN Avenue Corner Roxas Boulevard) Ermita, Manila, Philippines

ONE BEATRIZ TOWER CONDOTEL (Nearest Hotel to CFO Office)
Walking distance from CFO Manila, across from NCBA (National College of Business Administration).

Palm Plaza Hotel
526 Pedro Gil cor M. Adriatico St., Malate, Manila, Philippines

Paragon Tower Hotel
531 A. Flores St., Ermita, Manila, Philippines

Pearl Garden Hotel
1700 M ADRIATICO STREET, CORNER GENERAL MALVAR ST, MALATE, METRO MANILA

Ralph Anthony Suites
Ma. Orosa corner Engracia Reyes Streets Ermita Manila

Soriente Hotels, Inc.
545 A. Flores St., Ermita, Manila

SWAGMAN RPL HOTEL MANILA
411 A. FLORES ST. ERMITA, MANILA
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-01-01 19:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionSample Employment Letter for I-134?
OK, now I have more questions on the I-134 supporting docs.

The instructions for the I-134 state:

"The sponsor must submit in duplicate evidence of income and resources, as appropriate:
A. Statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions where you have deposits, identifying the following details regarding your account:
1. Date account opened;
2. Total amount deposited for the past year;
3. Present balance.
B. Statement of your employer on business stationery, revealing:
1. Date and nature of employment;
2. Salary paid;
3. Whether the position is temporary or permanent.
C. If self-employed:
1. Copy of last income tax return filed; or
2. Report of commercial rating concern.
D. List containing serial numbers and denominations of bonds and name of record owner(s)."

Does " in duplicate" mean we should submit 2 statements from the bank officer and 2 signed letters from our employer, or does that mean an original and a photocopy of those?

What if my bank doesn't give such letters? Would regular monthly bank statements be OK?

I'll take what it says in C to mean they don't want income tax copies unless I'm self-employed, right?
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-01-25 00:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionSample Employment Letter for I-134?
Since my pay rate is hourly and we get bonuses but but my time off is unpaid, this is what I did:

<date>

To whom it may concern,

<employee name> is employed by <company name> of <city, state> as a full time permanent employee, and has been employed by the company since <month year>. <employee name>’s job title is <job title>, his rate of pay is <hourly rate of pay> per hour, and his total annual compensation for the year 2006 was <total pay for 2006, from W-2 form>.



<SUPERVISOR OR MANAGER SIGNATURE HERE>


<signer's name>
<signer’s job title>, <company name>

Edited by garya505, 24 January 2007 - 03:47 PM.

garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-01-24 15:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionSample Employment Letter for I-134?

garaya505,

The I-134 instructions tell you what needs to be in it.

Yodrak

Can anyone point me to a sample employment letter for the I-134 supporting docs? What needs to be in it?


I guess if I did the form before I did the letter I would know that. :lol:
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-01-24 12:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionSample Employment Letter for I-134?
Can anyone point me to a sample employment letter for the I-134 supporting docs? What needs to be in it?
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-01-24 00:16:00
US Citizenship General Discussionliving outside the usa
Probably until you die. :blush:
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2006-09-11 17:27:00
CanadaFormal Documentation for K-1 process
I would take both. To qualify for the K-1 you have to show that you are legally entitled to get married.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2006-08-21 19:05:00
CanadaBAR CODE IN DS I56 FORMS

Very interesting thread topic, and a very interesting place to post it under Canada. :huh:


:lol:
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2006-12-22 23:29:00
CanadaI can't stop checking online case status
QUOTE (bradcanuck @ Sep 19 2007, 11:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can't stop refreshing the online case status for my AOS. How do you people deal with this waiting and delay? I've been in the system since April and I feel like I have hit uscis.gov more than I take steps in a day.

What do you do to sort of calm your nerves with the wait? As this is the last step I've become obsessed. It doesn't help that I am stuck at home all day playing videogames and not contributing to our lives for about a year.


Well, there are worse habits, like compulsive masterbation. laughing.gif
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-09-19 21:19:00
CanadaThere's something weird about the flu shot.
QUOTE (Krikit @ Jan 23 2008, 10:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (garya505 @ Jan 23 2008, 12:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Isn't Mercury what made the Mad Hatter mad, in Alice in Wonderland?

Yep. The mercury was airborne in the steam coming off the felt. Luckily, I don't make felt hats.


I was playing with some mercury and it fell in my beer and I drank it. Should I be worried?
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2008-01-23 12:36:00
CanadaThere's something weird about the flu shot.
Isn't Mercury what made the Mad Hatter mad, in Alice in Wonderland?
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2008-01-23 12:31:00
CanadaThere's something weird about the flu shot.
QUOTE (bradcanuck @ Jan 23 2008, 12:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Okay I am about to bring one of my weirdest paranoias public. I have a fear of the flu shot.

I have reason to believe there is something fishy going on:
1) Anyone I have spoken to tells me that after they get the shot they get sick. Isn't this supposed to stop the flu?
2) It's super cheap and made easily available to the very young and very old
3) You can't take it if you have certain allergies

I don't know who is standing to profit, and why the government is pushing it but to be perfectly honest I just think there is something weird about flu shots. I will one day get to the bottom of it, but for now I pose to you a question: WHY does everyone push it so hard? Who benefits and why/how?

No one in this world does something for nothing. Even those who do it out of the kindness of their heart usually feed on ego or knowing they are helping, which you could say is getting something in return.

Thoughts?


It's a secret conspiracy by George Bush and the the Chinese government to control the population of the US. The vaccine contains little "nanites" that go to your brain and receive radio transmissions from Chinese spy satellites to control your behavior.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2008-01-23 03:18:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionis cover letter necessary
I never used one and always had approval without delay.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2008-02-26 23:30:00
PhilippinesTrying to learn Visayan, any tips?

My wife is from Davao and speaks Bisayan. she's tried to teach me some words and phrases, but I tend to forget them. the only one that has stuck is nahigugma ko nimo.


The only phrase I can remember is "dako sampot". :o

Of course whenever I get behind a slow driver I'm saying "bao, bao!" :lol:
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-05-21 14:59:00
PhilippinesSending Money Home

I am getting ready to file all my papers for a K1. I have been doing reasearch on the net and thats how I found this site. I've been to the Philippines now to meet my beloved; however I am concerned and I wanted to ask the group their opinions on this. We were talking last week before I came back to america and she mentioned that once she was here she wanted to go to work to send money back to her mother and younger sister. Right now I am westernunioning them about $700 a month for all three of them. None of them work much and they say jobs are hard to find there. I can believe that now that I have seen the place. But I got to thinking that she wants me to keep sending the money and she wants to send what she makes too. She has said its traditional that we do this, and that when she comes here, her family will expect this of us. I do love her and I want for her to have a good life there, especially while we wait. She just doesnt seem to be able to tell me what the money goes for. When I press on this subject noone will talk to me.

How much do others send? what is "traditional?" and how do you talk (or get them) to talk to you about money?


I'm seeing some red flags here like the others. $700/month is a lot IMO and apparently you've established yourself as a cash cow. Now you will have to be wondering just exactly what is the basis of your relationship. Personally, when I was still "dating" I avoided those kinds of situations like the plague.

My wife never asked me for money before or after we were married, though I did give her small amounts after we were engaged to make her life easier before she came here. Of course I made sure she had anything she needed (but I always knew what it was for). We send a small amount of money to her parents to help them out, and she loves to tell me what it's for and what they spend it on.

I hope it works out for you, but I can see some concerns here.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-08-08 15:09:00
PhilippinesMy Fiance's Interview

Hello all! My fiance's Interview in Manila, Philippines is this September 6th! :D I recently made up my Affidavit of Support and got my tax transcripts from the past three years from my local IRS office.


I'm including paystubs from both jobs I'm currently working at now and will soon get my bank statement. My fiance has pictures and receipts from my first and recent second visit to her.


For anyone who has been through this process already (particularly the Manila embassy) what is the interview like? What sort of questions may they ask my fiance and will they absolutely look at every requested form or just certain ones?


Also--my fiance knows english quite well so would it help her case to have the interview in english? I heard from somewhere that it streamlines the interview and involves less questions for her although I'm not sure if that is 100% certain.

If anyone has answers thanks in advance! :)


I was with my fiance at her interview in February. This is some of what I remember.

The first interviewer (pre-interview) was a Filipina and the second was an American. Both sessions were in English, which I believe is normal unless I suppose if the interviewee could not speak English well.

The first interviewer checked over all the forms. She asked my fiance for photos of us together and personal letters or cards. The first interviewer also asked me for the I-134 package. I gave them 3 years tax returns and they gave me back the 2 oldest years keeping only the most recent.

These are the questions I remember from the first interview:
She asked my fiancee when did we first meet.
She asked us both if we have ever been married and did we have any children.
She asked me how many times I visited there, how long did I stay, when did I arrive there for the current trip.

These are the questions I remember from the second interview (CO):
He asked her when did we first meet and what are my hobbies.
He asked her when is my birthday and how old am I.

The CO allowed me in the room but did not speak to me at all.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-08-15 11:19:00
PhilippinesBest time to take medical

My interview has been scheduled for 10/2. My medical is scheduled for 9/25. I'm planning to take my medical on an earlier date. Is there a time of the month or day of the week that is better to take my medical? Otherwise, I'm planning to take it during the first two weeks of September. Should I St Lukes to reschedule my medical or is it okay for me to just show up -- no appointment needed?

Thanks


I suggest going well in advance of your interview - like a month or so.

You don't need an appointment to go on a different date. The date they give you is just a week in advance of interview so they can get the results to the Embassy in time. Just remeber to bring your interview letter.

Plan on 2 days to finish.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-08-15 12:49:00
PhilippinesDelivery or Pick up of Visa ?

Just wanting to know how long it will take for the visa to be deliverd if my fiance' is in Negros Occ. We want to book her flight
to the US as soon as possible. Or can she pick up the visa from the Embassy just before her flight? She wants to leave 2 weeks after the interview. :help:


Her chances of getting approval for VISA pick-up are almost 0 if she is alone at the interview. It's a little better if you are there and present a written request for pick-up to the CO, explaining your reason for the request.

I was there and was succesful in getting pick-up approved, but others there with us were not. I had a written request.

She will need to get her CFO stamp after she gets her passport/VISA anyway, so you need to allow time for that.

Delivery to most metro areas usually runs a week or so, but remote areas take longer, maybe 2 weeks or even more is possible.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-08-15 12:35:00
PhilippinesMistake on NSO birth certificate

The date of parent's marriage is wrong on my wife's B.C. It's an obvious mistake, many years difference. A local attorney told her it shouldn't be a problem but I think it will. I'll be there in 2 weeks and she'll be applying for her passport then. I told her she should have her aunt and uncle sign a couple of affidavits , since they were at her parents wedding ( both parents are dead ) verifying the correct date of marriage. If it passes the test ( with affidavits ) with the Philippine state department with her passport application do you think it will be OK when it comes to the US Embassy requirements ?


The date of my fiancee's parents marriage was incorrect as well (unless her mother was 14 years old when they married :lol: ). We think they lied about the date when my fianee was born (her mom was 16 at the time). This NEVER came up at any time during our K-1 process.

If I were you, I would have her bring the supporting evidence (the affidavits) to the interview but DO NOT show itt unless this question comes up, which I strongly suspect will not happen at all. There is no point in creating an issue unless they bring it up first.

BTW, this never came up when my fiancee got her passport either.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-08-15 12:24:00
Philippinespregnant and waiting for k1

I don't think it will affect it. I know it won't speed it up, but you're right that it will show proof of a visit :P Congratulations! :thumbs:


Thanks, I'll laugh if they send rfe re the visit :lol:

Definite proof "someone" visited!!
Happened to a friend of mine. DNA didn't match 2 years later! :blink:

:girlwerewolf2xn: you've insulted my woman's honor. i guess it could happen to anyone

No not just anyone!
Most guys would be a bit more careful when it "comes" to knocking their fiance up in a foreign country.
What will happen to the pinay and anak if you should go belly up or the petition is denied.
I imagine you have made plans for helping with the care and upbringing of the future child in the Philippines.


i meant not being the father could happen to anyone, i suppose
as for the other, stuff happens, even though i tried to be careful and now i'm thinking happier thoughts than my impending demise :)


It happens more often than people think. A lot of women on the Philippines who are engaged to US fiances have secret boyfriends at home.

I know of one case where the US fiance rented an apartment for his fiancee and she had her secret boyfriend living there with her. She is now married and she's telling her friends that she is going to divorce him as soon as she gets her 2-year green card. I guess he doesn't talk to her friends much. :help:
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-08-14 11:48:00
PhilippinesThe Birth Certificate and the Cenomar

What does CENOMAR stand for or what is it exactly, When i ask my fiancee she does not understand what Im asking about, or if she needs to get it. I have never heard of it until i read ppl talking about on this board.

Thanks
C


CENOMAR = CErtificate of NOn MARriage

It's a good idea to get one, even though it may never be needed.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-08-15 19:02:00
PhilippinesThe Birth Certificate and the Cenomar

Unless Manila has changed their policy they will not accept a CENOMAR from the beneficiary as proof of not being married. If the embassy believes they need to validate that the beneficiary isn't married they will request one. This has to do with document fraud in the RP.

Sad but true in most cases.
Seems they tend to do their own CENOMAR checks on older women and woman with children more often which is understandable do to the difficulties associated getting an annulment in RP for the average pinay.
I know having one used to be suggested in the requirements and it's normally no biggy to get one and may as well get one and not be concerned not having one.


I personally know of one married woman who changed her name and got a new NSO BC and CENOMAR in her new name. Now she's single!!! :o

If she gets a K-1 interview do you think they will catch her?


Maybe....maybe not, but I don't think its worth the chance of a life-time ban for fraud. :no:

Scott (and Mirasol)


I agree. I think she should have done whatever was necessary to get an annulment, but you know, people are always trying to take the easiest path, risky or not.
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-08-15 14:00:00
PhilippinesThe Birth Certificate and the Cenomar

Unless Manila has changed their policy they will not accept a CENOMAR from the beneficiary as proof of not being married. If the embassy believes they need to validate that the beneficiary isn't married they will request one. This has to do with document fraud in the RP.

Sad but true in most cases.
Seems they tend to do their own CENOMAR checks on older women and woman with children more often which is understandable do to the difficulties associated getting an annulment in RP for the average pinay.
I know having one used to be suggested in the requirements and it's normally no biggy to get one and may as well get one and not be concerned not having one.


I personally know of one married woman who changed her name and got a new NSO BC and CENOMAR in her new name. Now she's single!!! :o

If she gets a K-1 interview do you think they will catch her?
garya505Not TellingPhilippines2007-08-15 12:59:00