ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesCan anyone give any suggestion??
wedding time??? --- whenever you're ready..
emotionally, physically, mentally and financially... wink.gif
goodluck!
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-12 13:40:00
PhilippinesInterview Time
QUOTE (mehere! @ Sep 13 2008, 08:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys! i'm just wandering, my son & I has a very early appointment, it's 6:30AM. My question is, will the interview really start at this time or you will only allow entry at this time? My kid is only 6 yrs old, & i don't think he could stay long @ this time without having his breakfast. I just hope that we can finish early so he can have breakfast soon. LOL


they will just allow you to enter USEM that time..
goodluck to your interview.. kicking.gif
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-13 21:59:00
PhilippinesHow to schedule interview
QUOTE (xylide @ Aug 30 2008, 07:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
when using PLDT langline, will budgetcard do?


im not sure with that.. sorry..
i suggest you ask your fiance to call them..
cos they're really nice with USCs..
but when pinoys call them they dnt give enough info..
and most of the time.. just on hold..

Edited by envy_me, 30 August 2008 - 07:28 PM.

envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-08-30 19:27:00
PhilippinesHow to schedule interview
i think it's 18 cents/min for USC's calls from the US..
but from PLDT line around 55 pesos/min..
i called them before using our PLDT landline..
it was 55 pesos/min..
some people use skype but i dunno how that works.. unsure.gif

Edited by envy_me, 30 August 2008 - 06:52 PM.

envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-08-30 18:50:00
PhilippinesIs There A Way of Tracking/Knowing When Embassy Receives DV?
yes there is, but i think you can use it after your interview.. unsure.gif
but then try this maybe..??
delbros tracking system
goodluck!

Edited by envy_me, 14 September 2008 - 11:18 AM.

envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-14 11:17:00
PhilippinesHURRICANE IKE
meron ba kyo power jan now?
sino service provider nyo?
i worked for TXU energy before eh.. wink.gif

Edited by envy_me, 14 September 2008 - 04:31 PM.

envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-14 16:30:00
PhilippinesHURRICANE IKE
QUOTE (yankee @ Sep 14 2008, 04:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (envy_me @ Sep 14 2008, 04:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (yankee @ Sep 14 2008, 04:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (envy_me @ Sep 14 2008, 03:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
im in chicago and lakas ng ulan dito..
sabe sa news it's cos of hurricane ike..
gang dito umaabot ang lakas.. sad.gif
now i wonder what more jan sa texas..
sending prayers to all peeps there.. wink.gif



yep gurl, nakita ko sa news about chicago, what part of chicago are you guys?i have a family friend from Illinois..
This is really a big mess for Houstonian. marami pa namn oil rigs dito kaya lahat affected..

Be safe!!!thanks for the concern and prayers!!


chicago mismo.. north part..
im near lake shore drive..
so kitang kita from here yung galit ng lake..
anlakas ng alon at anlakas ng hangin.. unsure.gif


OMG..BE safe!!..actually we left Houston last night and we are here 70miles from Austin, all hotels are pack...


we're safe naman, nakakatakot lang yung hangin kse we're at the 24th floor..
then umuugong yung hangin minsan nakakatakot parang mababasag yung windows..
maybe later i can post pics here to show how bad the lake is right now..
halos half ng buhangin sa beach inaabot na ng tubig..
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-14 16:26:00
PhilippinesHURRICANE IKE
QUOTE (yankee @ Sep 14 2008, 04:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (envy_me @ Sep 14 2008, 03:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
im in chicago and lakas ng ulan dito..
sabe sa news it's cos of hurricane ike..
gang dito umaabot ang lakas.. sad.gif
now i wonder what more jan sa texas..
sending prayers to all peeps there.. wink.gif



yep gurl, nakita ko sa news about chicago, what part of chicago are you guys?i have a family friend from Illinois..
This is really a big mess for Houstonian. marami pa namn oil rigs dito kaya lahat affected..

Be safe!!!thanks for the concern and prayers!!


chicago mismo.. north part..
im near lake shore drive..
so kitang kita from here yung galit ng lake..
anlakas ng alon at anlakas ng hangin.. unsure.gif

Edited by envy_me, 14 September 2008 - 04:10 PM.

envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-14 16:09:00
PhilippinesHURRICANE IKE
im in chicago and lakas ng ulan dito..
sabe sa news it's cos of hurricane ike..
gang dito umaabot ang lakas.. sad.gif
now i wonder what more jan sa texas..
sending prayers to all peeps there.. wink.gif
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-14 15:52:00
PhilippinesInterview Day In A Couple Days
QUOTE (RickieAndEva @ Sep 14 2008, 09:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My interview is in a couple days. It is set for 8:30am.

How early should I get there?

Is 6:30am too early?

Can my sister enter the embassy with me?

Is there a waiting area for people who are accompanying you?

Are we broken up into groups when we get in: CR1, K1, K3 etc?

unsure.gif unsure.gif


i think 1 hr early is fine.. good.gif
NO, your sister cant go inside the USEM.. no0pb.gif
there is a so-called waiting area for your kasama, but then it's outside.. sad.gif
hmmm, im not sure abt the group thingy..
i think when u enter USEM, there's a line for every case..
but for the interview none, ive noticed it's by appointment..
cos my CO interviewed a family before me..
and before them a girl under k3..
goodluck and godbless.. kicking.gif

Edited by envy_me, 14 September 2008 - 11:38 AM.

envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-14 11:35:00
PhilippinesMy Interview
congrats! kicking.gif
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-14 15:49:00
PhilippinesPlease pray for Rue Ann Salvador and Tara Santalices
omgggggggggggggggggggggg! blink.gif
very sad stories.. cray5ol.gif
prayers for them and their families..
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-14 15:02:00
PhilippinesWedding Anxiety
that is normal for some people jomay..
goodluck and best wishes.. dancin5hr.gif
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-13 22:00:00
PhilippinesSept. 16th flight via JAL anyone?
goodluck pink!!!!!! kicking.gif
check the flight schedule list pla if may kasabay ka.. tongue.gif
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-12 13:35:00
PhilippinesTHE LONG WAIT IS OVER ,,,WE GOT OUR VISA !!
congrats! kicking.gif
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-12 13:26:00
PhilippinesRe-filing my K1..is it not GOOD???
fix the prob with the first case first..
then try to refile if they will let you.. IMO!
goodluck!
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-14 11:25:00
PhilippinesPost-Interview!
congrats! kicking.gif
visa delivery is case to case basis..
for seminar.. CFO manila
goodluck and godbless.. kicking.gif

Edited by envy_me, 15 September 2008 - 07:23 PM.

envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-15 19:22:00
PhilippinesCFO is over...ready to go...
congrats and goodluck.. kicking.gif
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-15 14:05:00
Philippinesno visa yet!
tulog ka na! bukas paggising mo anjan na yan! laughing.gif
hope u receive ur visa soon! kicking.gif
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-15 21:56:00
PhilippinesHoly Frijole
QUOTE (TexPamp @ Sep 15 2008, 10:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OMG I have to share what I got from Sweety just now that she got from DELBROS delivery man.

QUOTE
Gud am po,4 delivery po visa nyo ask lng po nmin exact add or landmark ng add nyo,hindi po kc mkta ng courier nmin ang add nyo.tnx us embassy/delbros. This i recieve message just now and ask my address home. Wooof


I don't know what it all means but its got to be good. It seems he has found her mountain and goes up to her house at this very moment.

TexPamp


it says "good morning, for your visa delivery, we would just ask the exact address or landmark for the address, our courier cant find your address, thanks US emabassy/delbros."

congrats! kicking.gif



PS: $10 for the translation.. devil.gif rofl.gif

Edited by envy_me, 15 September 2008 - 11:33 PM.

envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-15 23:29:00
PhilippinesHoly Frijole
QUOTE (DARUMA07 @ Sep 15 2008, 08:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am LMAO right now.... rofl.gif I opened your thread thinking about it being serious and then you go and mention Elmer Fudd and Daffy Duck.... rofl.gif rofl.gif


laughing.gif
i noticed that too.. and imagined the characters.. laughing.gif
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-15 20:54:00
PhilippinesHoly Frijole
congrats! kicking.gif
goodluck and godbless.. kicking.gif
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-15 20:51:00
PhilippinesShame on U.s. embassy in manila
QUOTE (maliciant @ Sep 15 2008, 02:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't think a new thread is necessary, the topic is a little off but well, that happens, all threads in forums have a good chance of derailment... this one just started off the rails and maybe got put back on it.

I don't think shock tactics work that well... and a lot of PSA (public service announcements) ads seemed to do the opposite of what they were meant to do... I remember the no smoking ads, those always made me crave a cigarette.

If you search the internet you will run across many news stories similar to the examples given from the CFO seminar... and one other that is a little bit different from the gold digging/wife beating example... A man married a woman he loved, and she was literally poisoning him to death, slowly... unfortunately now I'm not 100% sure where I saw that story, and while it passed the BS filter at the time I read it... in retrospect it just sounds like a movie plot.


couldnt agree more.. wink.gif
in fairness to CFO, they did discuss some points abt some "bad" filipinos..
abt what and how they did some bad things to other foreign spouses..
it is just that they're stressing out bad experiences of some filipinos abroad..
cos that's basically the objective of the seminar..
to guide, enlighten and open the eyes of filipinos that it is not always "good fortune" for all of us when we go to the US or other countries..
and also the films that they're showing are based/from a documentary videos abt bad experiences of filipinos abroad..
nevertheless i think most girls here who've had their cfo seminar would agree to me if i say that..
the videos are so uncomfortable to watch but it's very informative and helpful in so many ways..

Edited by envy_me, 15 September 2008 - 03:05 PM.

envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-15 15:01:00
PhilippinesShame on U.s. embassy in manila
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Sep 15 2008, 01:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kev_n_jena @ Sep 15 2008, 01:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The title of this thread is: Shame on U.s. embassy in manila, The Seminar.

Does the U.S. Embassy have anything to do with the CFO seminar at all? I thought is was a product of the Philippine government.

Kev


See post #2 & 3 in this thread....


good.gif

Edited by envy_me, 15 September 2008 - 01:28 PM.

envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-15 13:24:00
PhilippinesShame on U.s. embassy in manila
QUOTE (maliciant @ Sep 15 2008, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hollywood has already shown filipinas the good side, everyone knows america is a paradise already, I don't see the point of showing people that yes, you can earn more money in the US, you can have a good life, your own private jet, whatever... that's already the expectation (OK, I don't think people expect their own private jet). As for seminars for american's marrying foreigners, I think awareness is plenty high already, I've heard the warning about women marrying for visa's plenty of times, nevermind the fact that one of the first things I did was look into various scams and problems I could run into when I first considered any kind of relationship with someone from another country...

If you can't understand why they focus on what they focus on in the films, take a moment to consider what it's actually like if you are in a foreign country, an emergency happens (I have no idea who to call in the philippines if say... a kid fell off a roof and no one was around), the person who you most likely rely on, your future husband, happens to be manipulative and abusive, it happens, sometimes the things you find out about people you thought you knew are down right amazing, and unfortunately even when marrying in your own country, people end up in abusive relationships, but in your own country you *should* know how to get help, in a country you've only been in a short time you may not know where to go, especially if you haven't any friends, family, or even co-workers who you can rely on for help yet. I know that in the philippines I'd be lost in a lot of situations, as a foreigner I wouldn't know what to do at all... of course, filipinas in the US probably know enough english that they aren't quite as lost as I am in the philippines... but they are also on average about 5 inches shorter, and 30-40 lbs lighter than the average female here, nevermind the guys here. Basically an abusive husband with a foreign wife is a worst case situation and I'm willing to bet that domestic abuse is not as rare as you might want to think, maybe I'm going off the rails but heck, look at the sexual offenders lists (they actually map out where they live these days) if you want a wake up call of sorts on the kind of problems that exist in america.

I can't wait for my fiance to be here in the US, but I also worry about her safety here, being victimized in any way would be pretty devastating, even though I know she'll be able to rely on me. Our own schools teach our kids all kinds of things, like don't talk to strangers, if someone touches you a certain way tell your parents, an adult whatever... should we stop showing these educational films just because you yourself aren't a kidnapper, and are insulted someone might insinuate that you possibly could be because we teach our kids not to talk to adults they don't know, including you?

As for those fees though, I have to agree, it does pretty expensive compared to what people living in the philippines actually make.




very well said!!!! good.gif
the highlighted part is what some people couldnt understand..
bottomline, it is so hard to be in a foreign country..
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-15 12:46:00
PhilippinesShame on U.s. embassy in manila
QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Sep 14 2008, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
maybe everyone can just agree they disagree. wink.gif


i agree..... with you.. laughing.gif
but in the end.. seminar is still a must.. yes.gif
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-14 13:04:00
PhilippinesShame on U.s. embassy in manila
QUOTE (ronjie @ Sep 14 2008, 11:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
MAYBE BEFORE THE USEM gives out the affidavit of eligibility to marry papers to the us spouse, they should have them attend a seminar and point out all the bad things about PI girls and scam marriages.., but that wouldn't be fair either since we know that is a very small percentage of the philippine girls. the point here is that yes there are bad people everywhere and we need to be aware of this. but being an adult I would assume you are smart enough to already understand that. and you would be careful before you marry someone. did your husband get a prenuptual before he married you to protect himself (just incase you are a gold digger) or did he enter the marriage with trust and faith. of course you want him to trust you and there should be no need for a prenuptual. and if you trust and love him there should be no need for the seminar. and yes in the US if a woman is abused there is many places where she can get help for FREE. and that would be a place to stay, money, lawyer services, etc. so its 2008, but there are still FREE services for abused women. and I would think that the response time would be relitively slow with some of the numbers the girls are given from the seminar. If someone is being abused in anyway they should immediately call 911 and report it. I'm sure that will be the fastest way to get help !! and of course I am aware of the pre-marriage seminar. which I did go to but did not have to complete and was excused from. so cheers to you sweetheart and have a great day !!!!


that's a good idea i wonder why US govt doesnt do that.. innocent.gif
well if my hubby asked for a prenuptial agreement before, i wouldnt care..
if that's what he wants then so be it.. im not after his money and properties..
besides i got money and i came from a very good family and not poor.. wink.gif
i got a degree in engineering at one of the finest school in manila..
which i believe i can use to get a nice job and earn for us..
anyways enough of that, we have free seminars like that on what you're talkin abt..
as what you've said "if the girl is abused", so like damage has been done..
so like for example, your wife was able to go to the US..
and you're a bad person who beats and abuses your wife (just in case wink.gif)..
and your wife decides to go back to the philippines..
cfo can help and give her seminars and counselings for free.. wink.gif
but the thing is, again and again, the seminar here in this thread is a precautionary measure
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-14 12:56:00
PhilippinesShame on U.s. embassy in manila
QUOTE (ronjie @ Sep 14 2008, 06:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
are you trying to start an arguement with me? coz if so I will ruin your day !!! no, I didn't attend the pre-marriage seminar. I know what your talking about, but I didn't attend it. the things I wrote are my opinion. so just let it go, and we will both have a better day !!!!


laughing.gif
what are you talking abt??
why are you being aggressive??
why do u think im arguing with you??
im just replying to your post based on what i know..
and dnt scare me with your "i will ruin your day" statement..
oh yeah im scared..?? rofl.gif rofl.gif
the things that i wrote are my opinion too..
like what completely said, seminar is a normal thing is the philippines..
that is why i asked u if u attended one before u got married..
cos with your post earlier, it seems that your not aware abt the pre-marriage seminar for locals..
well, now i know why you're not that aware abt it..
cos like what u said.. you didnt attend it.. whistling.gif
so there.. thats my point.. cheers! wink.gif

Edited by envy_me, 14 September 2008 - 11:13 AM.

envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-14 11:08:00
PhilippinesShame on U.s. embassy in manila
PS: ronjie i noticed you're under k3..
did u get married in the philippines?
if so dint u attend the pre-marriage seminar?
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-14 01:49:00
PhilippinesShame on U.s. embassy in manila
QUOTE (ronjie @ Sep 14 2008, 12:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (envy_me @ Sep 13 2008, 10:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

yes.. yes.gif
guys watch same movies too..
like what other peeps said, the seminar is not to discourage women/men to marry foreigners..
it is to open the eyes of filipinos.. that it is not always a good fortune for everybody..
and also i would just like to react on the highlighted part..
with all due respect, i dnt think that's the point of marrying a foreigner..
we fall in love regardless of where that person is from and what that person has..
i mean i believe most of us here marry someone cos of LOVE..
not cos of money or any luxurious things on earth..
if you marry someone and u get to have the nicest things on earth then it is just a plus, IMO!
also, why would u get offended when your wife would bring phone numbers?? blink.gif
i mean it is not a bad thing.. i dnt see why u would get offended..

of course it is for love !!, I'm just wondering since they pointed out the negative things, if they balanced it by pointing out the positive aspects. and I explained why I would get offended so if you don't understand I won't explain it again. besides do you have any idea what kind of things a foreign wife could do to a spouse here in america ? we don't sit around watching movies about the GC searching, gold digging, home wrecking, foreign spouses. yes, that happens too !!! we are all adults. and we should do our homework and learn who are SO is before we engage or marry. terrible things happen home and abroad, why don't they have these ceminars before locals marry each other ? if its so important and they care for the women so much, and they want to be a womens advocate. then why isn't it FREE ? wake up and smell the coffee. do the math. how many spouse/fiancee visa's a year for PI x the fee they charge. its always about money.


check the highlighted part on my reply above.. whistling.gif

and as i have mentioned before..
QUOTE (envy_me @ Sep 12 2008, 05:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
they show those videos as proof that there are really unfortunate people..
who went to the US or abroad to marry and have a good life with their SO..
but then bad things happened.. like a girl who was used by her husband as an internet #######..
yes it is scary and uncomfortable to watch, as discussed they do it as a precautionary measure..
i was feeling weird when i heard abt that seminar too..
but then after goin to the seminar i was enlightened why they have to do it..
i think it is good that they have videos like that, informative.. IMO!

how did u know they just pointed negative things out?
were u able to attend the seminar?
they dint just pointed out or focused on negative things.. IMHO..
good thing you mentioned bad things that a foreign wife can do to her spouse in the US.. cos they discussed that too!
and fyi, we do have seminars for locals before marrying each other yes.gif but cfo doesnt handle that..
cfo also gives seminars to filipino workers abroad not just to fiance/e or spouses, and that's PDOS..
and cfo dnt just care abt women and they're not tryin to be women's advocate..
it's just that most victims are women so most of their sample cases are abt women..
and hey it's 2008 and i think nothing's free anymore.. laughing.gif

Edited by envy_me, 14 September 2008 - 01:40 AM.

envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-14 01:38:00
PhilippinesShame on U.s. embassy in manila
QUOTE (ronjie @ Sep 13 2008, 02:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (envy_me @ Sep 12 2008, 06:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ronjie @ Sep 12 2008, 04:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I couldn't agree more with you. what a bunch of bullsh-t. they know who's money is paying for this #######, airfare and hotels for some of the spouses/fiance's. and then when they get the visa, they have to go back to have it stamped.


you dnt have to go back..
you can go to CFO branches where you can have the seminar and stamp same day.. wink.gif
that is why it is best to attend the seminar after you got your visa..



just wondering if they showed the other side to the lady's... like the house in the country. or the new car she will have. or maybe the man that works 50 or 60 hours a week to give his family everything he possibly can. how about the day trips, weekend trips or yearly vacations. or maybe the christmas tree with many gifts under it for the family.
if they are only showing the bad ####### that can happen then its wrong. they do this just to make money, there are other ways to inform the girls, like papers attached to their visa or whatever.
i go into my marriage with full trust and faith that it will be forever. I never asked for or wanted a prenup. If my wife were to bring phone numbers with her, (just in case) I would be offended. for me, when it comes to trust, its all or nothing. I have explained to her in ANY emergency, she should call 911 and get help. OH by the way,... what does the men from PI who immigrate here watch ? Is it the same movie ?


yes.. yes.gif
guys watch same movies too..
like what other peeps said, the seminar is not to discourage women/men to marry foreigners..
it is to open the eyes of filipinos.. that it is not always a good fortune for everybody..
and also i would just like to react on the highlighted part..
with all due respect, i dnt think that's the point of marrying a foreigner..
we fall in love regardless of where that person is from and what that person has..
i mean i believe most of us here marry someone cos of LOVE..
not cos of money or any luxurious things on earth..
if you marry someone and u get to have the nicest things on earth then it is just a plus, IMO!
also, why would u get offended when your wife would bring phone numbers?? blink.gif
i mean it is not a bad thing.. i dnt see why u would get offended..

Edited by envy_me, 13 September 2008 - 09:53 PM.

envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-13 21:50:00
PhilippinesShame on U.s. embassy in manila
QUOTE (yankee @ Sep 12 2008, 05:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
anybody who notice that? CFO fee is P400 while PRISM is P250 protest6wz.gif ..Didn't get a chance to ask the cashier at CFO cause I was in hurry that time..haayy Visa life!!!


it is correct..
i took my seminar at st. mary's.. (QC)
if im not mistaken..
P400 is for the seminar and
P250 is for the certificate..
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-12 18:45:00
PhilippinesShame on U.s. embassy in manila
QUOTE (ronjie @ Sep 12 2008, 04:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I couldn't agree more with you. what a bunch of bullsh-t. they know who's money is paying for this #######, airfare and hotels for some of the spouses/fiance's. and then when they get the visa, they have to go back to have it stamped.


you dnt have to go back..
you can go to CFO branches where you can have the seminar and stamp same day.. wink.gif
that is why it is best to attend the seminar after you got your visa..
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-12 17:31:00
PhilippinesShame on U.s. embassy in manila
QUOTE (tedjen @ Sep 12 2008, 05:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, same thing with me. Before I went to that seminar, I asked WHY? what's the purpose? Then after, I realized, that makes sense. They are not showing it for the filipinas to back off but to tell them that there are agencies to go if and when those things happen. In fact, they are giving flyer (?) or a piece of paper wherein info of those agencies to go.


exactly.. yes.gif
they even give guidelines especially to girls..
like where to run or where to go when abuse comes to the scene..
they even give a small booklet of consulate contact numbers and locations..
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-12 17:22:00
PhilippinesShame on U.s. embassy in manila
QUOTE (JNUEM @ Sep 12 2008, 04:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancé went to her seminar after passing the interview. We thought the seminar would tell you everything about the USA, and what to expect and how to count money or something Or about the weather or something educational and helpful. Instead they flooded her brain with discouraging stories and videos of the Filipinas that got treated bad. Stories, pics and vids of prostitution, beatings and death etc. Can you believe the embassy passed fiancé visa interviews and the couple have only known each other for a month or so.. This really pissed me off to know they do that during the seminar instead of making you feel comfortable. I mean the process is frustrating enough, and then they do that at the end of it to stress you out more. How sad is that. And you have to pay for it.

Shame on The U.S embassy in Manila

MY fiance arrived on my bday. sept 2 woohoooooo!


they show those videos as proof that there are really unfortunate people..
who went to the US or abroad to marry and have a good life with their SO..
but then bad things happened.. like a girl who was used by her husband as an internet #######..
yes it is scary and uncomfortable to watch, as discussed they do it as a precautionary measure..
i was feeling weird when i heard abt that seminar too..
but then after goin to the seminar i was enlightened why they have to do it..
i think it is good that they have videos like that, informative.. IMO!

Edited by envy_me, 12 September 2008 - 05:08 PM.

envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-12 17:06:00
Philippineshot seat SEPTEMBER 18. anyone here have same date.
goodluck and godbless.. kicking.gif
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-13 22:35:00
Philippinesquestion about visa delivery
goodluck on her interview..
and godbless.. kicking.gif
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-13 22:32:00
Philippinesquestion about visa delivery
QUOTE (carLââ„¢¥tRin @ Sep 13 2008, 10:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thanks......any opinions?? just the average? if ur adres is within manila...thanks!


they say 3-7 days within manila..
but it really depends on your case.. wink.gif
if your fiancee got pink slip "only"..
then it is more likely around that..

Edited by envy_me, 13 September 2008 - 10:31 PM.

envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-13 22:27:00
Philippinesquestion about visa delivery
case to case basis..
goodluck and hope u receive your visa sooine.. kicking.gif
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-13 22:14:00
PhilippinesHelp
QUOTE (LizScott @ Sep 14 2008, 05:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (envy_me @ Sep 15 2008, 06:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (LizScott @ Sep 14 2008, 05:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (envy_me @ Sep 15 2008, 12:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
she's always on her YM mobile when she's not online..
so u can send msg to her mobile through yahoo..



Thanks envy_me.


you're welcome.. wink.gif



Problem is..she's not responding. I need to talk to her about purchasing our tickets.


maaga pa kse.. around 7am pa lang..
maybe she's still sleeping.. wink.gif
envy_meFemalePhilippines2008-09-14 17:59:00