ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesStuff my fiance needs..missing anything?
QUOTE (Starlight95 @ Oct 28 2009, 08:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Do they really want your fiance to bring the original NOA2? A copy of it is not suffice?



Copy pine 'cus they send it before.
NutMagnetMale02009-10-28 23:46:00
PhilippinesTHE ONLY HOPE FOR OUR BELOVED PHILIPPINES - non immigration related


Let's pray for our country - let's start change with ourselves.

Subject: THE ONLY HOPE FOR OUR BELOVED PHILIPPINES
THE ONLY HOPE FOR THE PHILIPPINES

by Father James Reuter, S.J.

By her own admission, GMA (Gloria Macapagal Arroyo) rightfully assessed that over the last decades; our republic has become one of the weakest, steadily left behind by its more progressive neighbors.' Forty years ago, we were only second to Japan in economic stature, and way ahead of Singapore , Hong Kong , Malaysia , and Thailand . Today, at our present growth rate, it will take us 30 years to get to where Thailand is.

1.. A population of 160 Million;

2. Of those, 70 to 90 million (equivalent to our current population) will live below the poverty line;

3. Our national debt is estimated to be at US$200B (compared to US$28B when Marcos fled, and US$53B today);

4... We will be competing, not against Thailand or even Vietnam , but against Bangladesh ;

5. We will be the most corrupt nation in Asia , if not in the world (we're already ranked 11th most corrupt nation by Transparency International) ..

The signs are clear. Our nation is headed towards an irreversible path of economic decline and moral decadence. It is not for lack of effort. We've seen many men and women of integrity in and out of government, NGOs, church groups & people's organization devote themselves to the task of nation-building, often times against insurmountable odds.

But not even two people's revolutions, bloodless as they may be, have made a dent in reversing this trend. At best, we have moved one step forward, but three steps backward.

We need a force far greater than our collective efforts, as a people, can ever hope to muster. It is time to move the battle to the spiritual realm... It's time to claim GOD's promise of healing of the land for His people. It's time to gather GOD's people on its knees to pray for the economic recovery and moral reformation of our nation.

Is prayer really the answer? Before you dismiss this as just another rambling of a religious fanatic, I'd like you to consider some lessons we can glean from history.

England 's ascendancy to world power was preceded by the Reformation, a spiritual revival fueled by intense prayers.

The early American settlers built the foundation that would make it the most powerful nation today - a strong faith in GOD and a disciplined prayer life. Throughout its history, and especially at its major turning points, waves of revival and prayer movement swept across the land.

In recent times, we see Korea as a nation experiencing revival and in the process producing the largest Christian church in the world today, led by Rev. Paul Yongi Cho. No wonder it has emerged as a strong nation when other economies around it are faltering.

Even from a purely secular viewpoint, it makes a lot of sense. For here there is genuine humbling & seeking of GOD through prayer, moral reformation necessarily follows. And this, in turn, will lead to general prosperity. YES, we believe prayer can make a difference. It's our only hope.

Today, we launch this email brigade, to inform Filipinos from all over the world to pray, as a people, for the economic recovery and moral reformation of our nation. We do not ask for much. We only ask for 5 minutes of your time in a day, to fwd this email to your close friends and relatives.

This is the kind of unity which can make a big difference. Of course, if you feel strongly, as I do, about the power of prayer, you can be more involved by starting your own prayer group or prayer center.

We have tried people power twice; in both cases, it fell short. Maybe it's time to try prayer power. GOD never fails. Is there hope? YES! We can rely on God's promise, but we have to do our part. If we humble ourselves and pray as a people, GOD will heal our land. By GOD's grace, we may yet see a better future for our children.

'If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sins, and will heal their land...'(2 Chronicles 7:14).

If you care for your children and grandchildren, PLEASE pass this on...
Let's not just abandon the Philippines ..



NutMagnetMale02009-11-04 12:50:00
PhilippinesG325A and I-130 Forms
Yes, handwritten is fine.
NutMagnetMale02009-11-06 04:26:00
PhilippinesCR1 - AFTER THE INYTERVIEW
QUOTE (Ann Marie and Leo @ Nov 5 2009, 11:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (NutMagnet @ Nov 1 2009, 07:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If I recall correctly, you as a Philippine citizen were Petitioner on your last USA divorce, which is not recognized under Philippine law, hence you are still married in the RP.

Now you are hoping the USEM MNL will let you slide through with full disregard for the laws of your country and give you another Fiancee Visa while you are still married under Philippine law.

It is because of people like you, that.......................

Good luck and God Bless

Your Friend,

NM


Why would the USEM care one way or another if the Philippines government recognizes the divorce? If you are legally divorced in the country you are applying to go, then you should treated like anyone else that applies for a KI visa, that has married, divorced, and wants to remarry again.

It has always seem rather unfair to me, that they will only recognize a divorce if initiated by the foreigner. I know of several foreigners that has use that law, as leverage in deciding by who and how the divorce gets filed.



Because according to local law, they do not have the legal capacity to marry. USA is a land of morals, fear of the law, and not one of overt corruption.

If you have the capacity to marry, that would meet one of the eligibility requirements necessary for the visa. if a Filipino initiates divorce in another country the RP government will not recognize it. It must be annulled prior to becoming eligible for benefits under the USA K1 Visa.

Unfair agreed, there are only three countries which have such problems with foreign divorce laws.

When the law is on your side you certainly have the right to exercise your exceptions accordingly.

Unfortunately, for the Philippines its not that way.

The US Embassy is going to use local law as their guidelines in determining eligibility for immigration benefits. Why? because they are in MNL!

Do you think that the Philippine government would allow the US Embassy to bastardize their laws and allow ineligible citizens to leave the country?

If the Philippine government would change their views on divorce, then the US Embassy MNL would follow suit according to local laws.



To be perfectly frank with you. The USA isn't worth sneaking in to anymore. The economy is #######, no jobs, banks are going belly up, public transportation is poor at best, All the unskilled jobs have already been taken, unemployment is at a record high, and we have not yet hit the bottom of our recession. You would be very disappointed in life here.






NutMagnetMale02009-11-06 08:38:00
PhilippinesCR1 - AFTER THE INYTERVIEW
If I recall correctly, you as a Philippine citizen were Petitioner on your last USA divorce, which is not recognized under Philippine law, hence you are still married in the RP.

Now you are hoping the USEM MNL will let you slide through with full disregard for the laws of your country and give you another Fiancee Visa while you are still married under Philippine law.

It is because of people like you, that.......................

Good luck and God Bless

Your Friend,

NM
NutMagnetMale02009-11-01 10:28:00
PhilippinesCR1 - AFTER THE INYTERVIEW
QUOTE (nydvo @ Oct 29 2009, 08:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a very complicated k1/k2 this time, but i will also ask for visa pick up.. heheh



And what's so complicated about it, heheh?


NutMagnetMale02009-11-01 10:16:00
PhilippinesDocuments for NOA2
QUOTE (Kevin-n-Merlaine @ Nov 7 2009, 06:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone smile.gif I've been reading all morning and still can't find specific answers to my questions, so I'm hoping some of you can help me. I'd like to get as many documents and requirements out of the way as soon as their available to me along the way (as we all do). I've read about James' shortcut and LingChe's as well. Have any of you used either method to speed things up? Compared to other countries, the Philippines immigration process seems to be a much easier road so I wondered if either of these shortcuts were warranted?

As far as documents go, can I get these done now or do they need to be completed after they're requested to insure they are the current forms? I could have her download/go get the forms I'll need from her now if they will still be timely when they're asked for.

I-864
DS-3032
DS-230
NBI and police clearance


I know these topics have been beat to death, but the answers are spread out over acres of text and I can't seem to find a spot where they're all answered. I plan to put her packet together for the interview and overnight it to her so I'm trying to stay ahead of the game.

Thanks everyone!!


Most of the above have a validity between 6-12 months. How about, getting everytying ready now, and then when the the time comes, review them for any changes and then send them out poste haste?

Edited by NutMagnet, 07 November 2009 - 10:19 AM.

NutMagnetMale02009-11-07 10:19:00
Philippinespassed medical now interview but might be problem
She will gain admittance to the US Embassy MNL by showing her Appointment Letter to the guards outside the building. Its normal for St Lukes to retain the passport and forward it to the Embassy along with the medical results. St Lukes will give it back if you tell them you need it for travel, etc.

She will need that Police Clearance from Taiwan before she gets a visa. Wouldn't it be better to wait until she has all her documents before wasting time and money attending the interview?

Lets say the interview appears to have went well pending the missing documents. When those documents arrive, she will have to return to the USEM and submit them and go back home and wait. Then another waiting game will be played behind the scenes while they match x documents with x file, then give the file back to the CO who will review it at his ultimate leisure, and eventually, if no further questions, they will release her visa, or call her back again for a 2nd interview.

There is no way to track that internal process or have anyone tell you what is going on. Been there done that.

Having everything complete for the interview will save the extra weeks, maybe months in administrative review until it all gets put back together and rubber stamped.

I would strongly advise calling to reschedule the interview for a date when you know that she will have everything intact. Because at the completion of that interview you will have a better indication of the results. If she goes next week sans documents, we both know what will happen, and hanging in limbo at this point in the process is stressful at the least.

Best to you,

NM






NutMagnetMale02009-11-06 04:21:00
PhilippinesMy Wife's CR1 Just Got Approved! Need help planning on plane ticket!
Yes, she can go to Honkers on Cebu Pacific on her Philippine passport. Be advised that many find Cebu Pacific's web site impossible to book via credit card. Only one out of six of my US issued credit cards, a Master Card works.

Also know that that Cebu Pacific has a 15kg limit and you will be socked for P400/kg over limit. You can prepay for your excess baggage in 5kg increments online and at a discount. Carry on baggage limited to 7kg and YES they have a scale at the gate. Bring cargo pants and a fanny pack to stuff the extra things, then reload your carry on while whistling down the jetway.

Cebu Pacific just loves to change departure times with no notice given to ticket holders. They also cancel fights if not sufficiently full. No compensation offered and the next available flight may be days away, if there is a difference in the fare, you will be paying that too. Getting a refund is like pulling teeth and nearly impossible is the ticket was paid in cash.

All things considered, best to use a US airline to get her out of the RP and into the states. Forget Cebu Pacific altogether.






NutMagnetMale02009-11-25 05:57:00
Philippinescredit card debts
QUOTE (Mister_Bill @ Sep 4 2009, 01:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They are next to Western Widget Warehouse.


Precisely!

NutMagnetMale02009-09-04 14:16:00