ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
VietnamUpdate on Thuy
Oh my Scott, this is horrible. I hope you will keep us all updated. I, like everyone else, will say a prayer for you two. Hang in there. <3
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-10-31 18:31:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Is this good news?
QUOTE (MayaLar @ Sep 24 2009, 09:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Everyone!

After a year of waiting since denial of petition (K1) and several months since we appealed, my fiance received a letter from USCIS stating that our case FINALLY has been reconsidered...Anyone who can advice if this is good news and something to look forward to???


Thank you in advance!



Good Luck! My prayers are with you two! If you dont mind me asking, why did they deny you in the first place?
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-24 21:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTransfer K1 visa between embassy
Hey guys.. just want to tell you that that happened to me. My fiances home country is the Philippines but has been living in Aruba for 10 years. His work permit expired and he was appealing it through Aruba.. so we knew that he had to travel back to the Philippines for the interview process. NVC sent our case to Caracas, Venezuela because he lives in Aruba..instead of Manila. We had to e mail both embassy offices and request our file be transferred. It was electronically transferred the same day and we were able to schedule our interview a few weeks later. I was so frustrated and sad because we had no answers. No one even replied to our e mails I called the Dept of State and they told us it had already been in Manila for a week! So, dont worry. We have a CRS # instead of a MNL# but that doesnt matter at all. We are all set for our interview on Dec 21 smile.gif Just thought I would share..
Good Luck
Megan
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-11-08 00:00:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionim back needing more help *PLEASE*
QUOTE (Haole @ Sep 13 2009, 03:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (dapobukola @ Sep 12 2009, 08:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Haole @ Sep 13 2009, 01:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (anitacastillo @ Sep 12 2009, 07:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OP - When you filed for AOS and submitted the I-864 you were agreeing to be financially responsible for him. It is a good thing that he is looking/trying to work and not collect "public benefits."



Haole - there are shiiiiittttty men/women from all over the world. Don't I recall you ran into one???

Nope! I had a GREAT time in Cebu with the only scammer I ran into. Cost me a couple K but it was worth EVERY centavo. Best 2 weeks I ever had until I met my current wife!!! good.gif



Haole
so is the scammer you ran into a nigerian ?? I dont understand why people like you have to judge all nigerians. There are crazy people and scammer all over the world so i dont think nigeria is the only country where scammer reside. I am from nigeria and i am not a scammer so next time just answer the question and keep your opinion to yourself. thanks you

No she was from the Philippines. I did go a few rounds with a nigerian scammer also. No cpmplaints as she was a hot lady also.Nothing wrong with scammers as long as you scam them back and have fun doing so!



Haole- I was searching through your posts and couldnt find it. Did you already tell your story about your Filipina scammer? Id be interested to read about it
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-13 13:02:00
PhilippinesPetitioned Approved!
kicking.gif Congrats! I cant wait till the day I see that for my case!
Seems to me that the California Service Center has a much quicker turn around than the VSC. Anyone else notice that?
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-07-21 10:29:00
PhilippinesLearning and Teaching Tagalog/Filipino/Pilipino
QUOTE (Ano @ Aug 4 2008, 03:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sheriff Uling @ Aug 4 2008, 01:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUESTION TO THE USCs: Does your wife really try to teach you Tagalog?


My wife really doesn't teach me, she will correct me and giggle, but I learn more from "The Rosette Stone" computer program and "Before You Know It" mp3 file.



Personally, I think them Pinays are keeping their language a secret. devil.gif



But now I know to look when she goes "psssst", and to get what she is pointing her lips at! rofl.gif

I am cracking up right now! My fiancee also points his lips when he sees somehting he wants to point out to his friends! I tease him and do it to him on the webcam... soo funny!
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-07-21 11:08:00
PhilippinesAnyone?


Thank you so much for your reply.. im so glad everything went smoothly for you. He will remain in Aruba until we receive the NOA2 and then he will head home. So I guess either way it doesnt matter where they send it, because we DID put that we will be going through the Consulate in Manila. And his Grandmother lives at the address he put down in the Phillippines. I will however change his current address with the USCIS incase they send it to Aruba. Ugh its so confusing having 3 different countries involved. Again, Thank you so much, its good to know there are others our there with a similar situation.
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-08-26 17:29:00
PhilippinesAnyone?
So the address in Aruba? We are going to have to notify them of his change of address then obviously, right?
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-08-26 17:04:00
PhilippinesAnyone?
Hi everyone! I just have a question.. anyone have a case where the beneficiary is living in a country other than their home country where the US Embassy will be processed through?

Reason I ask is my fiancee is in Aruba, but will be going home to the Philippines for his interview. Our NOA 2 is only a few months away and I was curious to where they would send the information for him, to Aruba or Philippines?

To make things even more complicated, he will be moving as of Sept 1st...to another apartment in Aruba.. only for a few months before he goes home to the Phillipines..so do we need to do a change of address?

The reason we did not go through the embassy in Venezuela is because he is not a resident of aruba, they did not approve his renewal of his work permit, eventhough he has been there for 9 years. But he is currently in appeals with that.. Nothing is easy! Especially waiting... I know everyone knows that! I just dont want any confusion with anything when the NOA 2 does evenutally come. Any replies would be greatly appreciated, I read through VJ for hours and hours on end and I decided I should just write and ask and see if anyone can help. Thank you all in advance and God Bless

Megan helpsmilie.gif
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-08-26 16:35:00
PhilippinesK1: NOA1 in June 2009
I am also in the same boat.. We filed May 31st and our NOA1 date is June 3. But, I filed with VSC.. They basically have the same processing times as CSC? I also can not find the link .. But good luck to everyone.. Im getting anxious eventhough we have a few months to go. But Ive been passing the time trying to figure out the steps to do after the NOA2. Its all so overwhelming! Im still having a bit trouble understanding exactly what happens next.
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-08-13 12:40:00
PhilippinesFIANCE AT THE INTERVIEW
QUOTE (Matt & Bing @ Sep 4 2009, 12:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (LaneAndDaisy @ Sep 4 2009, 12:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi...a follow-up..i got this link from Sheriff Uling's post stating:

Petitioners Attendance at the Visa Interview: The petitioner is NOT required to attend the visa interview with the beneficiary, and will NOT be asked any questions during the visa interview. In fact, some COs request for the petitioner to continue waiting in the lobby. Approximated 90% of the visa interviews are held WITHOUT the attendance of the petitioner, according to VJ member(s).


On the contrary, i found this http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Philippines&cty=Manila stating
Can fiance(e)/spouse attend the interview? Yes
Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? Advance
Did the embassy schedule your interview or could you walk-in? Walk-in or Schedule
Visa issued same day? No

im confuse now..who's right then???


Its up to the individual consular officer whether you are allowed into the actual interview room with your fiancee. You cannot be denied from entering the embassy and waiting with your fiancee.

I was actually asked questions by both the pre-screener and the consular officer.

I highly recommend attending the interview with your fiancee. It will put her at ease and, assuming everything is in order, virtually guarantee your approval. They did not ask for any proof of an ongoing relationship from us ... no pictures, emails, phone records were asked for or provided.

We asked if we could pick up the visa instead of having it delivered. We picked it up just 2 days after the interview. Then we were able to fly back to the US together which was really cool (and not having your fiancee have to go through the POE alone is another plus).




So how long did you allow yourself in the Philippines? Did you go just for the interview, then fly back a few weeks later? I would love to go with my fiance to his interview, im just not sure the amount of time I should be there before I can take him home with me smile.gif
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-04 15:18:00
PhilippinesBirthday Gift for Filipina Aunt
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Sep 14 2009, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JosMeg12 @ Sep 5 2009, 01:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Iris&Norman @ Sep 5 2009, 02:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A cool handbag, a lightweight soft natural fiber scarf and some shades?



She's probably 48-50 years old. She loves the casino! And doesnt take nearly as much time for herself as she should!


That's pretty old.

How bout:

Walker
Cane
Help her make a new Will
New Eye Glasses
Help her pre plan her Funeral


Oh, thats nice, Im sure she'll love me when I bring up those ideas. Thanks!

JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-14 15:15:00
PhilippinesBirthday Gift for Filipina Aunt
QUOTE (Iris&Norman @ Sep 5 2009, 02:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A cool handbag, a lightweight soft natural fiber scarf and some shades?



She's probably 48-50 years old. She loves the casino! And doesnt take nearly as much time for herself as she should!
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-05 01:39:00
PhilippinesBirthday Gift for Filipina Aunt
Hey Everyone!
I am going to visit my fiance in 3 weeks smile.gif I cant wait.. But anyway, during the time I wil be there it is his Aunts Birthday. dancin5hr.gif I have met her about 4 times, and out of all of his family, she is my favorite. She is always so kind and makes me feel really comfortble. So, I would like to bring her a gift. I just have no idea what the heck to get! If anyone has any ideas please let me know~
Thanks So much!

Megan

PS im not sure how this ended up in Canada... and I cant figure out how to delete it and relocate it. Im sorry!

Edited by JosMeg12, 04 September 2009 - 03:05 PM.

JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-04 15:02:00
PhilippinesBirthday Gift for Filipina Aunt?
QUOTE (Iris&Norman @ Sep 5 2009, 02:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A cool handbag, a lightweight soft natural fiber scarf and some shades? And chocolates too!


Thank You all again! I just want to have something she will love. Since she has been in Aruba so long, Im sure she misses things from the Philippines. I was hoping to have some chocolates shipped to my address in the US and I will bring them to Aruba... Im having a hard time finding the belgian chocolate from the Phils that will ship to the US. I'll figure something out smile.gif Anything else that you guys think she may miss alot from home?
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-05 01:34:00
PhilippinesBirthday Gift for Filipina Aunt?
QUOTE (marriedtomrg @ Sep 4 2009, 11:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi JosMeg12!

I have a Belgian friend here named Benoit Nicolay, he and his wife Cathy make and sell Belgian chocolates. (Benoit is a chocolatier based here in Parañaque City.)

You should visit his website. Not only is his chocolate delicious, but you can be assured of great value for your money. They are in very pretty and sophisticated-looking packaging. Am sure your girl's Tita will be pleased. smile.gif

www.chocolatesbybenoit.com

Hope this helps.

QUOTE (JosMeg12 @ Sep 5 2009, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you all for your responses! I will keep chocolate in mind and jewelry ... I would love to get her a nice neclace or something.. im not positive she has her ears pierced. She rarely ever dresses up because she is a "nanny" for her wealthier sister in Aruba. I will have to find out if she wears gold or silver?




Thank You so much! I will definitely check it out.. I am the USC, the female smile.gif Ive seen that is very uncommon. I wonder if the embassy will do a double take on that one!
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-04 23:01:00
PhilippinesBirthday Gift for Filipina Aunt?
Thank you all for your responses! I will keep chocolate in mind and jewelry ... I would love to get her a nice neclace or something.. im not positive she has her ears pierced. She rarely ever dresses up because she is a "nanny" for her wealthier sister in Aruba. I will have to find out if she wears gold or silver?
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-04 21:23:00
PhilippinesBirthday Gift for Filipina Aunt?
Hi Everyone!
Im going to visit my fiance in 3 weeks! During that time it will be his Aunts B Day. I have met her about 4 times and I have to say she is my favorite. I would really like to bring her a special gift, but need some ideas please. I have no idea what to get. She is about 48 years old.

Anyone with ideas, I will be very greatful. Thanks so much!
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-04 15:42:00
PhilippinesLooking for a friend
QUOTE (Mrs_reno @ Sep 16 2009, 07:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone,

I'm anjelee, i got here in us 5 months ago..and got married already but we haven't file AOS yet, im pretty bored here...i dont have friends and i dont even go out:( so my issue is..im looking for a friend that who lived here in stockton:) so maybe that way..im not gonna think to go back to phils anymore..cause my loneliness is killing me:( my hubby worked at night...so i spend my night alone..!! Please feel free to be my friend..



Hi! What state is Stockton in?
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-16 18:36:00
PhilippinesRescheduling interview to earlier date
If your interview is at 7am at the USEM, how early do you think we should go? My fiance also has an interview at that time, and Im just curious if he shoudl BE THERE at 7 or if the actual interview is at 7. Thanks smile.gif
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-11-06 17:54:00
PhilippinesWhich forms, does Embassy need prior to interview?
For the Philippines you don't send anything before the interview. Just bring everything there with you that day. Good Luck smile.gif
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-11-19 21:36:00
Philippineshubby passed the interview!!!!!
How much is the Air 21 fee at the embassy? I want to make sure he has enough money! smile.gif
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-12-15 16:19:00
PhilippinesUSEM- December 2009 Interviews!
Anyone have the medical at St. Lukes on the 14th? Or Interview on the 21st? My fiance will be there on those dates! smile.gif
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-11-28 12:58:00
PhilippinesUSEM- December 2009 Interviews!
Ours is Monday, December 21st! smile.gif
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-11-05 17:21:00
Philippinesdoes your filipina wife shaves her legs?
QUOTE (cEzYcHiC @ Sep 11 2009, 04:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am wondering if all Filipinas shaves their legs?
Wifey doesn't and I don't really see her legs being hairy. blink.gif
It's like she had waxed them when she was a baby.
Though compared to most women here, shaving legs is a priority.
They spend most of their money for shaving creams, laser hair removals, bikini wax and shaving razors.
It's odd but just wanna know..



-Todd



I am marrying a filipinO man, and I know he doesnt shave his legs smile.gif But, I do have to say that he has THE softest skin I have ever felt in my life. He has barely no hair on his arms or legs. I am very envious!
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-11 15:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS & New Mobile Case Alert Update
I wonder why theyd be looking at it and not approving it? I mean, If there was something missing, youd think theyd just send the RFE, right? Either way im hoping we'll know something by this week. Im grateful for the touches, atleast I know the file is being looked at! Hmm.. I just dont get it. I hate waiting. But once again, congrats! I hope to be posting soon that I finally got my approval. heart.gif Megan
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-21 17:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS & New Mobile Case Alert Update
Wow congrats Scott! What the hell are they waiting for on my case! 2 touches, 2 days.. and NOTHING STILL! Ughhhhh
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-21 17:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview Today - APPROVED!
star_smile.gif CONGRATS! Do you have any tips for us? We will be there very soon! star_smile.gif
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-09-23 17:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPackage Sent to Wrong Consulate
I just went through this.. They sent our file to Venezuela, because my fiance was living in Aruba.. instead of the Philippines where he is a citzen. We had to e mail both embassys and like they told you request that they can take your case. Venezuela immediately forwarded our file to Manila electronically the day we sent the e mail. It slowed the process down about 2 months, but we have finally straightened things out. The embassy will get back to you about 3 days after you e mail them.
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-10-23 16:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
Hey everyone!
Joseph passed his interview! He didnt tell me much about it, he said it was fairly easy and they asked him alot of questions but he wasnt nervous at all and he did a great job! smile.gif Im expecting with the holidays it will take longer than the week they said for him to get his visa.. Should I wait until he HAS the visa to book a ticket, i wasnt going to do it till the middle of January anyway.. probably the third week or so. Im so excited and thank you everyone! On to AOS shortly. He will have to complete the CFO seminar before he leaves.. so thats the last and final step. Good Luck to everyone still waiting.
Thanks again!
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-12-21 14:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
I did read something that there was a bill they were trying to pass to raise the fees, It was on the Manila Embassy website. But, I didnt read much about it.

Guys, our interview is in a few hours... I am stuck at work all night in the middle of a snow storm while he will be interviewed. My mind is going crazy just going over in my head if we have everything or not. But, this is the moment we've been waiting for. Wish us luck! THanks for everything... I really am so grateful.

Megan xoxo
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-12-20 12:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
QUOTE (ScottThuy @ Dec 14 2009, 03:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Look like Megan and Kim are up next.... two weeks away.... hoping the best for both couples!!!! good.gif



ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! smile.gif Im so overly anxious.. he is cool as a cucumber! whistling.gif
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-12-14 20:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
Hey everyone... congrats to all of you who have already been approved. Joseph is staying in Manila, in a few hours will be his second day of the medical exams... hopefully everything will be all set. A week from today is his interview... now the nervousness is starting to set in! I hope he has everything..
He will know if he passed the medical at the end of the second day right?
Wish us luck!
Megan
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-12-14 10:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
Our NOA2 date was September 22nd.. And we had some confusion with the USEM and we already did schedule our appointment for Dec 21st. Call NVC and get your MNL # then after two weeks call the embassy and see if you can schedule your interview. Good LUck.
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-11-08 00:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
Youll be fine.. its ATLEAST one week in advance. Like, you cant go the day before. If you passed the medical already your good.. its valid for the year... He'll be with you wayyy before Oct of next year!
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-11-05 21:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
Yes it has to be done at least a week ahead of time just incase something comes back that they need to double check on. So, you have enough time before the interview to get it taken care of

Anyone dealing with Manila: Can he go earlier than the one week before the interview? He can just show up any day right? The woman at the USEM said he needs to go one week.. but is it a first come first serve basis at St. Lukes?

Im just nervous if something comes back they might not have enough time before the interview.. I might want him to go earlier than just the week. Thanks smile.gif

Edited by JosMeg12, 05 November 2009 - 09:17 PM.

JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-11-05 21:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
Good Luck Mila!
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-11-05 16:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
Hello everyone! Seems like everyone is in a waiting period, so we havent really been writing much. Joseph booked his ticket to go home to the Philippines, he's leaving on the 12th, and our interview is the 21st of next month so that gives him just over a month to get everything he needs. I pray to god he has all the paperwork he needs from me. I will have to send him updated pay stubs but thats about it I think.

Scott, how is Thuy doing? Ive been trying to find your thread but I cant seem to find it. I think of you two often.

Well, hope everyone is having a good week.
<3 Megan
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-11-05 15:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
Hey everyone! We have an interview date! Its Dec. 21st, and the medical is the 14th. We could have had it as early as Nov 14th, but I want Joseph to have enough time in the Philippines to get all of his paperwork together. I also want him to be with his family for Christmas... So, Hopefully we get our christmas gift early smile.gif A pink slip!
JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-10-31 18:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
Thanks loveaboo! Do we just pay at St. Lukes? or is this the step that we have to pay at the bank first... Im pretty sure we have to pay at the bank befored the interview right, and then they stamp the DS-157?

JosMeg12FemalePhilippines2009-10-27 11:09:00