ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Philippines110th Independence Day
..and my AOS approval is right on time as we celebrate our Independence day!


MABUHAY ANG LAHING KAYUMANGGI! MABUHAY ANG PILIPINO!

Edited by sweetpink, 12 June 2008 - 07:49 PM.

sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-06-12 19:48:00
Philippinesthey are all leaving to US...
your time definitely would come to be reunited with your husband. The agony and pain seems unbearable but it's the price we have to pay for choosing someone to love who is thousands of miles away from us but it's a price that worth the pay at the end.
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-06-13 12:11:00
PhilippinesAnother Fil-AM Pride
and if you will click the picture it'll show the uncensored part. one of the probabilities that maybe some psycho bf of her posted this after they broke up,,,Parents be watchful of who your children adore with...
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-06-14 16:34:00
PhilippinesU.S.A. Pride
wonderful video. salute to all the men and women in the service good.gif
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-06-14 16:42:00
Philippinesterms of endearment
QUOTE (Sheriff Uling @ Jun 4 2008, 07:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A nice firm smack on the backside. Yeah Baby Yeah!!!


rofl.gif diablo.gif

Edited by sweetpink, 04 June 2008 - 08:30 PM.

sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-06-04 20:29:00
Philippinesterms of endearment
PUMPKIN
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-06-04 10:17:00
Philippinescfo photo size
if she going to the photo shop just tell the clerk that she needs to have a 2X2 US passport size picture
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-06-15 23:32:00
PhilippinesLook at us!!!!
thanks for letting us see your beautiful photos smile.gif
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-06-13 20:27:00
PhilippinesFlying out tomorrow for the interview on 18
all the best of luck for your interview good.gif
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-06-15 21:30:00
Philippinessix-seven-eight
wow congrats cris! nanay ka na....waaaaaaa
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-06-10 20:22:00
PhilippinesCes Drilon Missing?
ABS-CBN Official Statement on Ces Drilon

OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON CES DRILON:


ABS-CBN News journalists Ces Drilon, Jimmy Encarnacion, and Angelo Valderama have been kidnapped for ransom.

ABS-CBN News is doing everything it can to help the families of its kidnapped journalists through this harrowing ordeal.

However, ABS-CBN News will abide by its policy not to pay ransom because this would embolden kidnap for ransom groups to abduct other journalists, putting more lives at risk.

We ask the nation for your prayers and request our colleagues in media to join ABS-CBN News in condemning this unconscionable attack against journalists.

We thank everyone for the outpouring of support we have received in this most difficult time.

PAHAYAG NG ABS-CBN UKOL KAY CES DRILON:

Kinumpirma ng ABS-CBN News na kinidnap sa Sulu ng di kilalang grupo sina Ces Drilon, Jimmy Encarnacion, at Angelo Valderama.

Humihingi ng ransom ang mga kidnapper.

Habang ginagawa ng ABS-CBN News ang lahat para tulungan ang pamilya ng mga bihag, mahigpit nitong ipinatutupad ang "no ransom policy" o ang patakarang huwag magbayad ng ransom sa sinumang kidnaper.

Ipinaliwanag ng pamunuan ng ABS-CBN News na hindi ito nagbabayad ng ransom dahil lalo lamang lalakas ang loob ng mga kidnapper na dumukot ng ibang taga-media at ordinaryong mamamayan.

Patuloy na tumutulong ang ABS-CBN News sa mga pamilya ng aming news team.

Hiling ng ABS-CBN ang panalangin ng bayan. Panawagan din po namin sa aming mga kasamahan sa propesyon na ikundena ang walang habag na pagdukot sa malayang media.

Nagpapasalamat kami sa ipinamalas na suporta ng lahat sa gitna ng krisis na ito.
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-06-12 10:39:00
PhilippinesDo I need to Renew the cenomar
QUOTE (gabrielle08 @ Jun 17 2008, 09:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi there,


I was just a little confused about this..I read the other thread that they advice not to renew the cenomar...I guess I will ask and help me to decide if im going to renew my Cenomar...

My cenomar was already expired ..

thanks


You should have a recent CENOMAR copy, a month prior to your interview date as possible. Everyday numbers of couples are getting married in the Philippines, so every month the NSO are updating their system.
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-06-18 09:56:00
PhilippinesPhilippines Travel Agencies
this was the one I used on my way here in US..it may help on your other end too


http://www.expedia.com/

Edited by sweetpink, 18 June 2008 - 11:40 AM.

sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-06-18 11:38:00
PhilippinesEMAIL THE EMBASSY
QUOTE (john & jean @ Jun 18 2008, 09:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HAS ANYONE EMAILED THE EMBASSY? WILL OR DID THEY RESPOND. IF SO WAS IT A CANNED MESSAGE OR DID THEY ATTEMPT TO ADDRESS THE QUESTION?
THANKS
john&Jean



have you tried the option of calling yet? USCIS has a jam pack of work load and I don't think e-mailing for individual's concern is on their itineraries. might as well call and directed your question/s...
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-06-18 20:42:00
PhilippinesOMG... VISA...
well done and congrats! good.gif
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-06-18 10:00:00
PhilippinesINTERVIEW DATE
Glad to hear that your case is finally moving...Congrats and Good luck! good.gif
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-06-20 10:50:00
PhilippinesWhat did you cook for your wife?
hoping this link will help you... good.gif


http://www.pinoyrecipe.net/

http://www2.kitcheno...show_categories

Edited by sweetpink, 18 June 2008 - 09:10 PM.

sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-06-18 21:09:00
Philippinesusing my husband surname..
QUOTE (Malla @ Jul 1 2008, 12:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

I have a interview on Aug 20, Do i need to have new passort with married name in AOS interview?


you don't need to change anything. just bring all your original documents (marriage certi., passport/visa...), w-2's, tax return, financial statement.....

God luck! good.gif
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-07-01 13:40:00
Philippinesgot my green card
QUOTE (belay @ Jul 2 2008, 03:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hubby and i just arrive after applying for my ssn... they say i have to wait up to 4 weeks to get it... wondering why it take so long... then when we got home the mail arrives with my greencard... im just curious why its in my maiden name instead of my married name... but yay... 10 year green card is all good:D


Congrats belay! good.gif I "guess" (i may be wrong) that's the benefit for k3 visa holder, though the process is longer than k1 but they get to have the privilege of having 10 year gc right away rather than under going 2-year temporary residency.
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-07-02 15:46:00
PhilippinesWhat province you from?
VISAYAS------------CEBU/BARILI---------------------CEBU CITY

Edited by sweetpink, 06 June 2008 - 09:54 PM.

sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-06-06 21:53:00
PhilippinesGetting SSN
QUOTE (sunlyk @ Jul 8 2008, 01:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello....

I came here in San francisco, California for over a month now with a fiancee visa. Anyone can helpsmilie.gif me what to do or things to do? We never set our wedding date yet(but we already had marriage license) because I'm waiting for my family to final their travel plan to come over here, but by the time they could come I am almost 90 days from the date I arrived. Somehow I read it here unsure.gifI can get SSN even if we are not yet married. Hope to hear good advice. Thanks..


you definitely can apply for SSN even if you're not married yet before your I-94 expires but of course it still is on your maiden name. You can change it later on once you have your gc OR you can wait till you're done with your AOS before getting one by then you're free from hassles of going back and forth to the SS office for change of name, anyways SSN is not a requirement in filing for adjustment of status.

Good luck on you wedding! Happy life together smile.gif
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-07-08 12:40:00
PhilippinesWhat to do/prepare after marriage?
QUOTE (sunlyk @ Jul 9 2008, 12:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone, Is anyone here can answer my questions. I just wanted to prepare the paper works i need to submit but don't know what is it and when to start. I want to be documentarily prepared by the time i need to adjust my status here.

Assuming that I'm married and got Social Security Number what's next?
What kind of forms to submit and where to submit?
How much it cost?How to pay?
What are the requirements needed to submit along those forms?
How long do i have to wait? etc.etc????........

Please give me some advice me what to do next. Hope to hear people who have done the same under K1. Thanks...


just follow this link http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1k3aos and it will give you the requirements for AOS. you will send your documents together with the check or money order in the amt. of $1,010 (this is already including your EAD and AP) to:

USCIS
P.O Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120


here is also the link to USCIS website in filing I-485 for more info.

http://www.uscis.gov.../i-485instr.pdf


Good luck! good.gif
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-07-09 00:11:00
PhilippinesEB CEBU was successful!
wink.gif hello sa tanan nga mga cebuana and CONGRATS for the success of your eb. I MISS CEBU!

Edited by sweetpink, 10 July 2008 - 01:53 PM.

sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-07-10 13:52:00
PhilippinesHow difficult could it possibly be?
sorry to hear that both of you have to undergone such pain for this visa process. with mine before, I made it sure that all my security documents have the closest date as to my interview. But I heard that just this year the manila usem have implemented the what so called "document verification", though I can understand this process to avoid falsification of documents, but I hope the USEM administration can work in a maximum speed.

Good luck!
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-07-11 10:58:00
PhilippinesBringing your new spouse and ex-wifes, kids
at some point in my life, when my parents broke up, my mom have met this nice guy and reconsidered to get married again. With my fear of rejection, that once they gonna have their own child my mom won't love me and my brother anymore. I did everything I can like not talking to her, smashing things while the guy is having a visit in the house, not eating meals, swearing....just not to make their relationship work. I WON THE GAME! she broke up with the guy just to make me happy and to reconcile our relationship again. Not until I met my husband and realized that I will be leaving my mom and my brother all by theirselves to be with the man I love the most. HOW SELFISH I WAS!!! If only I can turn the hands of time, I wouldn't be a hindrance of my mom's happiness.

I'm sharing this to you to make a reflection before you make a decision in your life. It is not a selfish act to think of your happiness with the person you love specially when you know that that person is worth fighting for. Might take time for your daughter to accept your new wife and it could not be easy on your wife to adjust being with your daughter around, but if she really loves you both of you could work it out.
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-07-30 18:08:00
Philippinesgurls... be careful with what you eat..
I was 84 lbs. when I get here in the US last june 2007. now I weighed 92 lbs. which I'm happy about, building up a little bit of fats and curves. I ate almost anything and not depriving myself but it comes in moderation. At the end of the day, it's a matter of self discipline.
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-08-02 19:39:00
Philippinestaga cebu
QUOTE (kjw @ Jun 4 2008, 02:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ako sab paapila ko ninyo mga taga cebu nga mga bisdak hala rak-rak ta diri sa atong dialect kay unya uroy'g cge tag inenglish diri makalimot na hinoon ta ug binisaya or magkayongit nalang hehehe joke lang oi!. ako taga OPON sab. naa didto akong mga family. karon nana ko diri sa okeechobee florida nga morag provencya bah! ug daghan sab kaau'g kabayo diri baka, kanding, lovebug pay imong purting daghana pag cge kag ngisi hehehe dilikado ma pono imong ngipon ug lovebug.



oo btaw nakaagi ko dha sa okeechobee kung mo adto mi sa akong sister in-law sa fort lauderdale. lingaw gani kaau akong bana pag ingon nako nga naka remember ko sa among probinsya sa barili, cebu pagkakita nako sa mga baka ug kanding nga gipangtugway daplin sa kalsada... laughing.gif taga basak, pardo jud ko
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-06-04 15:59:00
Philippinestaga cebu
cge lang kay puhon basin pa d i magkatapok tang mga taga cebu/bisaya nga membro diri sa vj anhi pud nato e post atong announcement... laughing.gif usa ra gud ta ka country lain2x lang ug states pero dili imposible noh...
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-06-04 10:27:00
PhilippinesAnother boring day alone at home in U.S.
I've been into that "boring" stage. I'm just glad that right after receiving my GC I immediately got a job. There are a lot of college online courses to keep you busy.

Good luck! smile.gif
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-11-17 19:57:00
PhilippinesLove knows no limits and true friendships last a lifetime
after viewing the OP, I immediately check youtube. it is indeed a wonderful story of friendship and love...THANKS! luv.gif
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-11-28 20:25:00
PhilippinesSimbang Gabi ( Mesa De Gallo)
I really miss my family and friends specially this time of year...



sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-12-08 20:25:00
Philippinesi have a question about age difference..can anyone had this same us??please i need ur help...
why don't you give your self an assessment...What made you fall in love with him despite of your age difference? What are the qualities you like in him? I'm sure you knew some younger men than him BUT what makes him exeptional?
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-12-16 09:59:00
Philippinessending money to the philippines
QUOTE (Loving Neneng @ Dec 16 2008, 09:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ED*Riza @ Dec 16 2008, 09:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We used xoom and got no problem with them. A friend of mine used moneygram and she said it is reliable too .


I think MoneyGram is $9.48 for up to $750 sent at WalMart.



Can somebody explain to me how does moneygram works? Every month I use WU to send money to my family in Cebu, PI but their service charge (for every $100) is a little bit expensive. How many days before my family can claim the money if I'll use moneygram?
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-12-16 10:12:00
Philippinesnew baby
QUOTE (flakeman1 @ Dec 16 2008, 09:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Attached File  Baby_Matt_213.JPG   529.09KB   36 downloads

Welcome our new baby boy MATT DALE to VisaJourney
born 12-12-08 7lb, 7 oz. 20.oz.
mommmy and matt are doing fine...


Congratulations! What a wonderful christmas gift you have.

After 1 year and 4 months of marriage I AM FINALLY IN MY 2 MONTHS OF PREGNANCY TOO! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF US!!
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-12-16 10:19:00
PhilippinesHOW DO YOU COPE, REALLY COPE?
My first year here in US is definitely the toughest one. It wasn't about homesickness but it's more of my career transition. After college in philippines I immediately had a job as a preschool teacher for 4 years and after gotten here last june of 2007, I stayed home as a plain housewife for a year while waiting for my gc. I had nights of tears feeling so frustrated and worthless. Me and hubby has a very open communication though but there were days that I just choose to kept my feelings to myself because I don't wanna add up to his stress at work and I know how he's feeling so helpless to see me in that situation. But things started to fall into its places and with God's help, after a month that I received my GC, I had a job as a front desk in a private school and after 2 months they have me transferred into a classroom as an Assistant Teacher, until now. Everyday is a blessings specially now that I'm on my 2 months of pregnancy. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

For those of you who are feeling lost just hang in there and try to be stronger. This is the path of life that we chose to take and Life has so much to offer. Never give up so soon...Winner never quits, Quitter never wins. good.gif

Edited by sweetpink, 18 December 2008 - 10:44 PM.

sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-12-18 22:39:00
Philippineslechon
it could be too expensive to buy a whole pig here just to satisfy my craving..so I'm thinking to make a Pan Roasted Pork instead (lechon kawali) on my day off and buy a Mama Sita's lechon sauce in filipino store. yes.gif
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-12-25 22:11:00
Philippineslechon
hayyyy I really miss eating Cebu lechon....



sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2008-12-24 21:09:00
PhilippinesWishing You All a Prosperous New Year!
A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF US!!!

Edited by sweetpink, 01 January 2009 - 04:04 AM.

sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2009-01-01 04:04:00
Philippinesschool transcipts question
Two months ago I sent my foreign transcript to get a US equivalency. I'm satisfied with the service and you get the result on time and this agency is accepted in most US colleges and universities. Good luck good.gif


http://www.jsilny.com

Edited by sweetpink, 10 January 2009 - 05:34 PM.

sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2009-01-10 17:33:00
Philippinesunripe mango?
QUOTE (stevent @ Jan 8 2009, 07:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
nag lilihi ako nang mangga!

new year, new blessing, tatlo na kami sa pasko....

as of now i always experienced nausea...



congrats stevent! truly such a blessing to have a baby on the way...ENJOY!
sweetpinkFemalePhilippines2009-01-09 05:47:00