Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Philippines	Port of entry	My wife, (I'm still getting used to saying that,) came in through Detroit on K1 last July.  She had only 90 minutes to clear and catch her connecting flight to Cleveland, so I drove up and met her there.  Here's what happens:  She'll get off the plane and get in line with all the other passengers.  Have her hold all of her documentation in her hand so anyone directing the line will see them.  She will probably be directed to another line and the CBP will take all of her paperwork and ask a few questions, (who is the petitioner?  where will you live? etc.)  He/she will then remind you that you have 90 days to get married.  Stamp and gone.  Pick up her luggage and go to customs.  It goes pretty quick.  My wife was out in plenty of time to catch her connecting flight.  I made her ride in the car anyway.  2 hours will be plenty of time in my opinion.   Congrats!!!	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-10-10 17:13:00
Philippines	no changes	have you called or emailed the embassy to get a status update?	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-11-21 10:26:00
Philippines	Do I really have to wait 7 days after medical to go to the interview	My wife finished the medical on a Friday, then we had our interview the following Tuesday. The file had made it without issue. I would still give it 7 days to be sure, but, like Hank said, even if they don't have it, it will be a short delay until the magic visa is approved.	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-11-11 12:11:00
Philippines	Stopping in Taiwan and Hawaii before final destination?	I don't think a stopover in Taiwan will cause any issue. Her US POE will be Hawaii. Once she clears immigration and customs there, she will be on US soil. No more inspections!! Good luck and congratulations!! Looks like it's going to be a GREAT Christmas for you 2!!!!	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-12-06 09:45:00
Philippines	Calling/Messaging in LA POE	I gave my wife a trac phone when I was over for the interview. I loaded it with a $25 card, and away we go!! She texted me as soon as she landed in Detroit. Worked like a charm. It may be a little late in the game for you though. Not a lot of time to get anything to her before she takes off.	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-12-12 10:27:00
Philippines	please help. BiG problem ahead	Leave a resignation letter on the day of your flight (or maybe give it to a co worker) and then just go..disappear. Be happy with ur fiance. You can still find other better jobs in the US. Good luck! better yet, just text your resignation in from the airport. It will all be forgotten when you land in the US and your fiance meets you at the airport with flowers...	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-12-31 09:02:00
Philippines	Welcome to America my love!	What a great review!!  I know that we'll be ready next Tuesday!!!	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-06-06 05:47:00
Philippines	bringing family member	Having just gone through the I-130 route for my MiL with the plan to bring her last daughter over.   We found that the time was very much shorter if MiL did the petitioning and not my wife.   I would say run the papers in your wife's name.   -Phil   My wife is not yet a citizen Phil.  Not even LPR yet, (forthcoming soon I hope.)  From what I've read, it takes a lot longer for LPR's to do the I-130 route.  I'm not sure who MiL is?	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2014-01-09 18:44:00
Philippines	bringing family member	Yup that means I-130.   That sucks.        Ocean bottoms and attorneys go together like rum and coke. Ok, Hank, oh wise one, what would be faster? My wife petitioning her daughter, or me petitioning my step-daughter? Is this an F2A?	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2014-01-09 15:47:00
Philippines	bringing family member	Ugh...my family in Canada is ripe with bottom feeders too. LOL	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2014-01-09 15:15:00
Philippines	bringing family member	thanks for your responses. My attorney suffered from a condition known as 'you're fired'. He, among other things, never named her daughter on the I129F. She was named in the other documents we brought to the interview, (DS156, 156K, etc,) but not the petition. I guess that means it's I-130 time. Maybe I should bill my ex-attorney for the extra fee?	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2014-01-09 13:11:00
Philippines	bringing family member	Ok!! We're married now and in the midst of applying for AOS. Her 5 year old daughter is still across the pond, and we want to bring her over. I know I have to file an I-130 for her daughter as the 'step-father'. My (unrelated) question is this: Does her daughter now have my last name? We were married in the US last August. Does registering the marriage at the Philippines Consul General do that for us? Just curious what her name on her passport will be.	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2014-01-09 11:14:00
Philippines	Petitioner at interview?	I went last June.  It seems like yesterday!!  I was with my wife, (then-fiance,) for the whole process.  The American consul asked me more questions than her.  I wouldn't have missed it for the world!!	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2014-02-19 14:48:00
Philippines	depature tax	Does every Filipino have to pay that pesky 1620P departure tax every time they leave the PI?  Just curious...	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2014-03-10 11:17:00
Philippines	Driving in Philippines. Have you done it with car rental ?	We rented a car once, (we'll call her 'Ivan...rental car from Hell.)  First of all, it had a busted wheel bearing, which groaned all the way to Subic and back, (we rented in Angeles.)  I think it cost about 2k for the one day.  We left early in the morning for Subic Bay, so traffic wasn't really an issue.  Coming back around 11PM was a different story.  I think I aged 5 years once we got off the freeway until we got back to the hotel.  I think I'll stick to trikes to get around from now on.	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-09-24 23:20:00
Philippines	My rant	It does not matter what the age difference is.  You could be 80 and your wife could be 18.  You are breaking no laws, you are both happy, and that is the end of it and nobody else's business.   Candy and I are 16 years apart, and she speaks with a thick Filipino accent.  And she is smart and hard working and very good at handling people (especially me).  Whoever does not like it, too bad for them.   Amen	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2014-06-03 12:43:00
Philippines	My rant	That is totally unacceptable and you did right in calling the police.     We get our share of looks when out and about but nary a peep out of anyone.   You may do well to invest in a small peep hole camera..         That would for sure ruin "that person's" day if the police had video of them doing that. Thanks Hank et al!!  I'm considering the camera already.  It is totally unacceptable behaviour of so called 'adults'.   We get some stares too, and I've accepted them.  My 10 year old daughter accompanied us on a shopping/site seeing tour of Amish country last Saturday.  I'm sure alot of folks were wondering why my 2 daughters didn't look alike!!    LOL	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2014-06-03 11:57:00
Philippines	My rant	So, we get home last night after some shopping.  I have a picture of a Canadian flag printed off and attached to my front door of my apartment.  When I looked at it last night, the word "Pedifile" was scribbled on it.  My wife is considerably younger than me, but we have been VERY happy since she's arrived and I know I made the right decision on getting her over here.  She is the ONE for me!!    I've contacted the property manager and the police to file a report on this vandalism.   Has anyone else experienced this intolerance since bringing their Asawa to the US?	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2014-06-03 10:57:00
Philippines	CR-1 traveling through Beijing or other foreign ports	I flew throught Beijing my 1st trip to the PI.  13.5 hour layover on the way there...and I had to cart my luggage around for that time.  7 hours on the way back but they checked my luggage straight through to Chicago.  Oh!!  We had to sit on the tarmac for 2 hours on the way home waiting...and waiting...and waiting.  Like they said, do NOT go through Beijing	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2014-07-16 13:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Another dumb question	Hey...thanks for your responses!! I guess I'm in for the long wait now. Going back to my previous post, I guess I'll plan on being there for the interview, just to support and not give the CO's anything to question. Once the visa is approved, I'll just book a ticket for her, and meet her at the airport!! She wants to see and touch snow? She will change that soon enough!!!	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-02-24 09:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Another dumb question	Ok...since October 1st, we've heard nothing. I've been keeping an eye on the USCIS website to see if there's been any change from 'Initial Review', (or whatever it's called.) According to their timeline schedule or the I129F, the California Service Center takes 5 1/2 months to process. I know my next step is the NVC, then Manila. I hate to ask this, mostly because I probably won't like the answer, but here it is: how much longer can we expect to be waiting? I guess I have to provide an affidavit of support to the NVC at some point. I guess I'm asking for a somewhat accurate timeline. When we get the appointment for the medical and interview, I have to start booking a flight to meet her in Manila. Curiously yours, ron	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-02-23 16:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	My I-129F was just received	It will take 6 months for a NOA1? Or 6 months for NOA2? Yes I sent the G-1145 so I should expect a email text in somedays Expect that time to receive NOA2 or RFE, (request for evidence)	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-02-28 12:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	contact uscis	Thank you all for the replies. I'll split the difference and call at the end of March. Do I just use the national number, or does the CSC have their own number?	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-02-28 17:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	contact uscis	Ok...5 months tomorrow since the petition was filed. I know that it says on the uscis website the CSC is taking 5 1/2 months to process. Doing some reading here tells me different. Should I contact USCIS soon after the middle of next month comes? Can it hurt me? Is there someone there that answers the phone, looks up my file, then moves it to the bottom of the pile for just asking? Or, should I wait until the end of next month to contact them?	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-02-28 16:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA 2 sooner than expected!!!	I got an email an hour ago stating my K1 petition has been approved!!!! Wasn't expecting for another month! My NOA 1 date was 9/5/2012. They're starting on September people!! Don't loose hope!! :-) That's awesome!! There's hope for me yet!! I sent my attorney an email today for update/reassurance. Maybe he'll have some news if and when he gets back to me. I'm an October filer. Time does move eventually.	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-02-27 17:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	VISA FINALLY APPROVED!!	Way to go guys!!!	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-02-28 21:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Moving right along	congratulations... but i feel so jealous. we got approved january 22 but nvc said they dont have our case yet. we also emailed their research team but no response and still nvc has not yet receive ours yet That's great that you go approved. My fiancé is the Phils too. When did you file and receive your NOA1 and NOA2? You should fill out your timeline so we can all see and compare!! congrats!!!	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-03-01 10:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	THE DAY HAS COME.!!!	That's outstanding!!!!!	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-03-03 15:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Any June filer @ Vermont Service Center - Unapproved Left ???????	You have been asked for and submitted RFE, so I think it shouldn't be too much longer. Good luck, and keep us updated!!	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-03-02 12:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K-2 Visa Procedures: Please Help!	Hi!! Quite a story!! I don't think the year anniversary will make any difference now. Your husband is getting a green card, right? He can petition to have his son join him anytime after that. Check with other posts here, but I think that's the way it works. You apply through USCIS here stateside. Hope that helps.	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-03-03 11:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Just over 7 months and have finally received our NOA2!!! Can somebody clarify for me what happens next!?	Congrats! Fantastic news!! There's hope for us all!!!	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-03-03 13:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	WTF London!	it's probably happened to more than we'll know about. This is gov't administration remember. Be patient, and keep calling the embassy.	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-03-05 11:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	question.. please answer thanks	First of all, congratulations on getting your approval!! My fiancé is in the Philippines too!! Your first POE is Guam. Just get off the plane, and follow the crowd to the immigration folks. Wait in line, and give to the first representative that motions you to forward. Follow their directions, and you should be fine. I hope there won't be too much of a delay there. I know there's not much time between flights when you hit Guam. If you do end up taking longer, just go to the United Airlines rep, and they will probably re-route you. Gives you some time to enjoy Guam. Really...you can enjoy it as a K-1 visa recipient!!! Woo Hoooooooo!!!!!!!	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-03-05 11:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APPROVED!	that's GREAT news!!! Enjoy your moment!!!	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-03-05 02:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	!!!Sept. VSC Filer - APPROVEDD -!!!	Way to go!! Do us all a favor, and fill in your timeline!!	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-03-05 11:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	That today was the day, but no.	I am expecting my NOA2 anyday now, and got a text from the USCIS which got me excited. Unfortunately, it was a text saying they changed my address. I did not move and did not change my address, so I will call and clear it up with them later when they open. I was wondering others got this today or was it an isolated incident? It was looked at!! That, in itself, is huge!! I'll bet you'll be receiving something soon!!	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-03-06 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA 2 Approval Email!!!!	Way to go!! That HAS to feel good!!!	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-03-06 13:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA 2 Approved!!!	Outstanding!!!	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-03-06 21:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Timeline	Ugh	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-03-06 11:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Timeline	I took a peek at my timeline, (I should probably stop doing that...) Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between March 23, 2013 and April 2, 2013*. How accurate has Igor been with this??	Ronn63	Male	Philippines	2013-03-06 11:10:00