Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Philippines	Touchdown LAX 08-08-08 8PM	MABUHAY jomay!!! welcome to the USA..	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-10 12:06:00
Philippines	My dear Rodge BIRTHDAY,		envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-11 09:21:00
Philippines	Intial travel to US from Phils	QUOTE (ssgtam08 @ Jul 24 2008, 04:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok me and the little lady are having this on going thing about the trip here. Now I have flown to the phils 3 times to see her (the love of my life who I care for deeply and better not be embarrassed by me posting this). She is a little afraid of the flight, even though she has flown in a plane before but I think Manila to Cebu isnt quite the experience one might need for the trip! Anyway she wants me to fly all the way there again to fly with her back. Now I know this would be a nice thing to do and believe me if I had a money tree I would go outside and shake it and be on the first flight there! But well anyway I was just wondering is the flight to the US really that bad for filipinas I mean I have arrived in to Detroit Minneapolis and New York before from there and it really didnt seem to be that bad, same annoying lines and people moving slow either way. Its not a language issue because my fiancees english is amazing!!!! (she makes me say that) She is just more intimidated by the whole thing. My advice to her was just find some other ladies holding the St Lukes X-rays and make friends. Is that good advice really? it is indeed a good advice.. but i must tell you she gotta use to bein independent with some stuff.. like me i travelled alone and it makes me realized and leaned so many things.. like it makes me realized more the difference of our culture and the american culture.. also.. im still learning and battlin with homesickness.. with homesickness.. that's connected to bein independent.. in my opinion.. cos now i battle with homesickness.. like tryin to deal with things on my own with no help from my family.. not like back at home that you can easily run into your family then ask or get help.. i know that my SO will always be there for me, like you're gonna be there for her.. but then there are things that are really different from our culture.. and the first thing i learned is you gotta learn to deal with your stuff on your own.. so what im tryin to say is.. it's really different here in the US compared to back at home.. and i think it is best for her to experience it first on her own flight.. and also practically, it's big amount of money to travel to back to the philippines just to accompany her for her flight.. just in my opinion! i mean u can spend that money and have a very good time with her when she's already there with you.. i hope i dint confuse u guys..	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-07-24 18:00:00
Philippines	a bump in our journey	QUOTE (o0pink0o @ Aug 6 2008, 11:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (envy_me @ Aug 7 2008, 12:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! i got a huge birthmark on my right arm.. it's super light brown and it's really long! like from elbow to shoulder.. but i never had probs with my interview.. i know you'll be fine too.. goodluck.. then how come mines questionable? brown din sa akin and ung size nga eh kasing laki lng ng 25 cents. ewan ko ba ba't ganun . but like what i've told you this morning, i knew that thr is somthing wrong caz i saw the doc stapled a paper. o well, eto na nga un lol! i dunno.. maybe it depends on the doctor.. i forgot to tell you.. i got birthmarks on my back and on my left thigh too.. the one on my thigh is like the shape of australia's map.. but it's small and the one at my back too.. it's like a 1 peso coin in the philippines or a quarter here in the US.. i think ur gonna be fine.. balat lang yan eh! Edited by envy_me, 06 August 2008 - 12:02 PM.	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-06 12:01:00
Philippines	a bump in our journey	waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! i got a huge birthmark on my right arm.. it's super light brown and it's really long! like from elbow to shoulder.. but i never had probs with my interview.. i know you'll be fine too.. goodluck..	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-06 11:47:00
Philippines	NorthWest Airline	QUOTE (egwgewggewgegewge @ Aug 11 2008, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (envy_me @ Aug 11 2008, 10:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i used NWA before.. my SO booked me on expedia then he just emailed me the e-ticket.. then i printed the e-ticket and used it when i left manila.. THANK YOU envy_me.... mwah!! you're welcome..	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-11 11:43:00
Philippines	NorthWest Airline	i used NWA before.. my SO booked me on expedia then he just emailed me the e-ticket.. then i printed the e-ticket and used it when i left manila..	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-11 09:54:00
Philippines	My K1 interview experience	congrats! ive waited almost a month since NSO system process was delayed for arnd 3 weeks due to some computer probs.. il tell you just like the same thing i told others.. it's worth the wait.. Edited by envy_me, 28 May 2008 - 05:27 AM.	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-05-28 05:26:00
Philippines	fiance name was crossed out from the doc verification list sent by delbros to NSO	QUOTE (Mymee @ Aug 13 2008, 10:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> NSO told me...when I called them, sorry abt that.. never heard of this thing.. maybe they are already done with her papers? did u try to ask them why?	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-13 10:18:00
Philippines	which line	QUOTE (wizardfitz @ Aug 13 2008, 06:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> thank you all. i know getting in the wrong line could cause a long delay, and after a 21 hr flight i would hate to put Maribel through that if i could find out in advance. thanks again all you dont have to worry.. peeps at the airport can help her just in case she doesnt know what to do.. and if she's carrying the xray film, they would know she's new in the US and prolly tell her what to do..	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-13 18:59:00
Philippines	which line	QUOTE (wizardfitz @ Aug 13 2008, 01:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> sorry if this has been addressed but i have figured out to access old topics. when my fiancée, Maribel, comes through Chicago airport, her POE which immigration line does she get in? i think visitors' line.. Edited by envy_me, 13 August 2008 - 02:57 PM.	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-13 14:57:00
Philippines	help now!interview 2morow.no passport photo!	QUOTE (chrisepic @ Aug 13 2008, 10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> we were approved for the visa and will receive the visa tomorrow. Praise God. congrats and goodluck!	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-13 22:09:00
Philippines	EVERY PRAYER ANSWERED! APPROVED!!!	congrats and goodluck!	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-13 22:24:00
Philippines	NOA2 APPROVED =) - Need help with NBI/POLICE CERTIFICATE	QUOTE (wizardfitz @ Aug 13 2008, 08:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> as far as i know if you spent at least 6mos in another country u need to get a police clearance there too. i think so..	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-13 21:01:00
Philippines	Asked to come back for 2nd Interview	i wonder if this thing in USEM is becoming a trend now.. before, ive never heard abt people asked to go back for follow-up interviews.. or people not having any slip at all after the interview.. just recently, i think this august you're the third person to post about situation like this.. i wonder what's goin on.. i hope everythin's fine..	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-13 12:48:00
Philippines	Asked to come back for 2nd Interview	QUOTE (LostnSpace @ Aug 13 2008, 12:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Now What? Fiancee went back to Embassy for a 9am appointment. She gets out sometime after 3:30pm, after 2 interviews. She does not get a pink or a white slip. They just told her to go home and wait for there decision, which will be in about a week. When I talked to her she sounded thourghly confused but optimistic. Does anyone have a idea what may be going on? What is the best coarse of action from here? Who do you call to get a update on the case? I wonder if there is something simple that I can help with. Is this there fraud unit trying to railroad a honest relationship? im sorry abt the unclear status of your case.. i think for now all you can do is to follow their instructions.. and call them after a week as they said.. ive read a recent thread abt this, like not having pink or white slip.. here's the thread link.. no pink or white slip maybe you can PM the thread starter and ask abt their situation.. so you'll have an idea at least or compare the case status.. i hope this helps somehow.. goodluck! Edited by envy_me, 13 August 2008 - 12:36 PM.	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-13 12:33:00
Philippines	Asked to come back for 2nd Interview	havent heard abt this thing.. i know for a fact that they do investigations or "random" investigations.. but that's if the beneficiary is already in the US.. Edited by envy_me, 11 August 2008 - 04:45 PM.	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-11 16:45:00
Philippines	poe 8.10.2008 at sfo	congrats!	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-13 22:09:00
Philippines	i was rape	QUOTE (wizardfitz @ Aug 14 2008, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> he is an animal and since you are not reporting it, he will think he has free reign to do it over and over. rapists never stop at one. he will do it over and over, if not to you to some other poor soul. you have rights and need to put this person where he belongs, out of society. you are his future wife and his responsibility is to protect you. agreed..	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-14 12:45:00
Philippines	i was rape	QUOTE (Haole @ Aug 14 2008, 02:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Don't know about this. Sounds a bit fishy! Actually I hope it is!!! i understand why you're acting that why.. maybe cos you thought of that cos why in the world she's gonna be afraid if she's tellin the truth.. but the thing is she's been here in the US for just 2 weeks.. what does she know.. being in a foreign country is very hard! she doesn't know who to trust, where to run and ask for help.. and she doesn't know if these people would believe her or not.. yes.. there are ways and people who can help her but do these people can help her..? it is not just her body that was ruined.. it's more of dignity.. it's something that would hunt her everyday and every minute of her life.. QUOTE (charles! @ Aug 14 2008, 08:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> agreed. i think the speculation should cease and admin/mods left to handle the validity of the thread. in the meantime, we should get back to providing support to the op. i agree with charles.. let's give her strength.. that's all we can do for her.. to the OP: im soooooooooooooo sorry abt happened to you.. maybe he put chloroform on his handkerchief that made you faint.. you did your best to fight that pig! but it already happened.. all you can do is fight for yourself in a legal way.. they're all right.. seek for help.. i know that you feel so alone and so afraid right now.. but the thing is we cant help you if you cant help yourself.. nothing can happen if nothing will be done.. be strong, you have to help yourself first for now.. if you really wounded that guy then you really got something to stand for.. call the philippine consulate near your place, so they can give you some advice and counselling.. then i think you have to tell your fiance.. it will hard, but you gotta do what you gotta do! you have to be strong and prove to him that you're telling the truth.. but this will be a test for him.. if he's gonna stand by your side or what.. if he really loves you, he's gonna help you get through this.. Edited by envy_me, 14 August 2008 - 11:35 AM.	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-14 11:32:00
Philippines	Pink and White Slip	pink slip: visa delivery white slip: administrative review.. and it doesn't necessarily mean you to submit another document.. how long before you get the visa?: no one can tell goodluck.. Edited by envy_me, 15 August 2008 - 01:03 AM.	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-15 01:02:00
Philippines	White Slip and passport returned	QUOTE (ArtGirl @ Aug 14 2008, 11:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Is that normal if you received a white slip "Wait till you hear from us" no other docs required and returned your passport? What would be the reason keeping your passport? My fiancee got white slip "Wait till you hear from us" no other docs required and kept her passport. im kinda confused abt this.. who kept the passport? her or USEM? it is normal, i got that too.. it was for my document verification.. maybe it's just for her document verification too.. it's a good sign if they kept her passport.. visa is pasted/sticked on a page of the passport.. did she receive a pink slip too? if she dint pay for visa delivery(pink slip).. and if she's approved and no probs with her DV.. then they'll just asked her to pay her visa on delivery.. i hope you'll received good news soon.. goodluck.. Edited by envy_me, 15 August 2008 - 12:56 AM.	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-15 00:51:00
Philippines	TRANSCRIPT of RECORDS: do I need to have it authenticated?	im just curious with this.. if nagpaevaluate ka ba usually nacrecredit lahat ng subjects? what if they dint credit all your subjects does it mean you're undergrad for them? what if 5 yr course ka sa pinas possible ba na pagdating dito sa US 4 yr course ka lang? what if 5 yr course ka sa pinas tas undergrad possible ba na macredit ka ng 4 yr course since madami subjects ang 5 yr course? andami tanong noh.. sorry.. Edited by envy_me, 15 August 2008 - 07:36 PM.	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-15 19:34:00
Philippines	my filipino fiancee's new name after our marriage	QUOTE (dbears @ Aug 15 2008, 06:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (envy_me @ Aug 16 2008, 05:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sunlyk @ Aug 15 2008, 03:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm also Confused this before but it's a matter of preference anyway. Here's my example say your name is Judy V. Santos then got married to John Smith. As married youre name now is Judy V. Smith the Santos is omitted. In my understanding you only have middle name if you have second name like Judy Ann.Ann is the middle name same as second name and maiden name is not middle name only if you have second name. Please correct me if I'm wrong. in the philippines, if your name is Judy Ann V. Santos.. Ann is your part of your first name, like kinda second name.. V is the middle name.. (mom's maiden name) and when u marry John Smith.. you're new name will be Judy Ann S. Smith.. so like S = Santos will be the new middle name (maiden name).. like V (mom's maiden name) is already omitted.. and when u got a child and you wanna name her Vilma.. her name will be Vilma S. Smith.. S = Santos your maiden last name.. so to cut this short, in the philippines.. we use our mom's maiden last name as our middle name.. i hope that dint confuse you guys.. Just imagine if the fiancee have 3 or 4 first names? Like: Maria Kristina Cassandra C. Concepcion, this will probably be more confusing to non filipinos. i bet!	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-15 19:21:00
Philippines	my filipino fiancee's new name after our marriage	QUOTE (sunlyk @ Aug 15 2008, 03:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm also Confused this before but it's a matter of preference anyway. Here's my example say your name is Judy V. Santos then got married to John Smith. As married youre name now is Judy V. Smith the Santos is omitted. In my understanding you only have middle name if you have second name like Judy Ann.Ann is the middle name same as second name and maiden name is not middle name only if you have second name. Please correct me if I'm wrong. in the philippines, if your name is Judy Ann V. Santos.. Ann is your part of your first name, like kinda second name.. V is the middle name.. (mom's maiden name) and when u marry John Smith.. you're new name will be Judy Ann S. Smith.. so like S = Santos will be the new middle name (maiden name).. like V (mom's maiden name) is already omitted.. and when u got a child and you wanna name her Vilma.. her name will be Vilma S. Smith.. S = Santos your maiden last name.. so to cut this short, in the philippines.. we use our mom's maiden last name as our middle name.. i hope that dint confuse you guys.. Edited by envy_me, 15 August 2008 - 04:43 PM.	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-15 16:38:00
Philippines	my filipino fiancee's new name after our marriage	QUOTE (polar77 @ Aug 15 2008, 12:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> so, it looks like just a preference thing huh...... a filipino culture, tradition, whatever u call it.. it's more of a filipino thing..	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-15 14:56:00
Philippines	my filipino fiancee's new name after our marriage	that is true.. in the philippines, when girls are married, they use their last name as their "new" middle name.. and their husband's last name as her new last name.. like they omit their "old" middle name..	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-15 00:42:00
Philippines	X-Ray Film: In a tube or plastic?	QUOTE (KC?MP @ Aug 13 2008, 10:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> and it is now gathering dust in our closet mine too!	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-13 22:19:00
Philippines	X-Ray Film: In a tube or plastic?	binitbit ko lang yung akin eh..	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-13 22:16:00
Philippines	The next AMERICAN PRESIDENT is a FILIPINO?!!!	QUOTE (jom @ Aug 14 2008, 09:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Love it! Although Manny has broken english he makes me proud everytime he fights. A real champion i will boat four manny pacquiao..	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-15 01:51:00
Philippines	newbie	maubhay! welcome to VJ! Edited by envy_me, 16 August 2008 - 08:07 AM.	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-16 08:07:00
Philippines	Special smooches (just want to share)	QUOTE (charles! @ Aug 13 2008, 07:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (phil and nanz @ Aug 13 2008, 03:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Grungy kiss Try it first thing in the morning, before either of you brush your teeth. also known as the "dragon breath" kiss. OMG!	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-13 10:27:00
Philippines	GOD IS STILL GOOD during trials	im sorry to hear abt the second interview thing.. but you're gonna be fine.. god is good as they say.. i hope u receive the good news soon.. goodluck..	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-16 09:05:00
Philippines	question about cfo	yes.. it is normal for them to conduct a short interview.. that's part of the counselling.. i dunno abt the divorce paper tho..	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-13 19:05:00
Philippines	2nd interview!	QUOTE (AllRightsReserved @ Aug 17 2008, 11:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have to admit I am worried about this 2nd interview, though am confident 'coz everything that will be asked is about 'our' relationship and as long as it is for real/genuine, nothing should be worried about. Well, we aren't in control of the CO's decision and since we are the one in need of visa approvals all we got to do is say yes and comply! Was now told by my fiance' to stop reading here,LOL if only it will affect me, hehehe, but I told him that every topic here is something to learn from and be able to anticipate for similar circumstances. Pano na kaya yun mga galing sa provinces like me who's from Bicol and with my 2 girls. Huwag naman po. Good luck mga sis, I don't know how it will be for us without VJ, lalo na ang Philippine forum. Hats off to everyone! well as long as u have all the documents needed.. answer the CO confidently then ur gonna be fine.. shempre pray din pinakaimportante..	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-18 10:48:00
Philippines	2nd interview!	QUOTE (ez2007 @ Aug 17 2008, 02:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Parang nagpapalit yata sila ng room number. If I remember it right, in one cubicle, two or three room number assignment. The second time I went there to submit, the CO who interviewed me was inside the same cubicle but different room number . ang alam ko din ganon eh, nde lang ako sure..	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-17 15:11:00
Philippines	2nd interview!	QUOTE (shes @ Aug 17 2008, 12:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i think its better to feed and satisfy the dogs than to let them bark non stop and chase you all the way..	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-17 14:54:00
Philippines	2nd interview!	QUOTE (sitkan @ Aug 16 2008, 04:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think that is like throwing sheep to the wolves. Seems like most of the admin reviews are coming from one or two COs and the cos dont have the tact to realize that some of the filipina nature/culture makes some of them quite docile and when confronted with very personal questions .....the cos do not get fast snappy answers they are looking for. Then the co gets suspicious, and does not realize that they are talking to a very nice gentile woman with a good morale code. Then they start drilling them with the questions that should not have any bearing on the pass or no pass of the interview. My fiancee was drilled about why if she was a good girl that we have a picture together in the hotel room on the bed. What was she doing in the private room with me? Why were we in the bed together? Even though we both had all of our cloths on, and you have to think ... someone took the picture. They are so busy drilling the lady that she does not even have a fair chance to explain. So the COs are just pushing perfectly inocent people in a corner then causing lots of undo stress. Yes there job is to weed out the bad people, but they are trying to deny perfectly good relationships, not to mention wonderful people that will support our social system of family. I am throughly convienced that my wife to be is so much better mentaly and emotionaly than any woman I could fing reasonabley in my community, and I am sure that many of you hold the same values. im sooo sorry to hear that your wife was grilled during her interview.. i think there's an explanation why people are having 2nd interviews, we just know yet..	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-17 11:42:00
Philippines	2nd interview!	QUOTE (AllRightsReserved @ Aug 16 2008, 03:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It makes me worried reading your experience and am glad envy me brought this up. I am from Bicol pa and have my 2 girls, I can't imagine ourselves being asked for a 2nd interview with the increasing fares and hotel rates, too bad. Thanks. nde ba ngpapalit ng room ang mga consuls??	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-17 11:39:00
Philippines	2nd interview!	QUOTE (vbtbmrt @ Aug 16 2008, 10:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> could be they think that this could be a fraud case and just want to make sure the second interview answers are the same as first interview and you get all the facts right. ive read from someone here that during her 2nd interview.. the panel for the 2nd interview dint even know why she was asked by the CO to go back.. Edited by envy_me, 16 August 2008 - 10:22 AM.	envy_me	Female	Philippines	2008-08-16 10:22:00