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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionReceive MNLcase#, whats next?

everything you need to know is right here http://visaconnectio...ilippines.com/#


irishc30MalePhilippines2013-12-11 03:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHow critical is it to be engaged befor the interview???

Not everyone can afford or wants an engagement ring, so it doesn't seem like something they would require.  Rings are expensive & we're all paying visa fees & moving costs along with it.  Don't worry at all not having one.  smile.png

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irishc30MalePhilippines2014-01-22 22:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHow critical is it to be engaged befor the interview???

No, it's not a requirement. I wouldn't send the ring in the mail if I were you. Tell your fiancee to be honest on her interview. 


irishc30MalePhilippines2014-01-22 09:29:00
PhilippinesInterview Advise for Pinay

thank you for sharing this good.gif  I will surely get one of those file folders and photo books! 


irishc30MalePhilippines2013-11-27 21:26:00
PhilippinesPhilippines cenomar

hi im from cagayan province,, is it ok to get my cenomar here,,or i should get it in nso manila..

someone told me they wont accept it at embassy if not from nso manila.. i dont know if its true..

 

that's ridiculous! you can even get a cenomar online. 


irishc30MalePhilippines2013-12-06 20:46:00
PhilippinesATMs near SLEC

There are banks with ATM along UN Avenue. Be very cautious.

Good luck on your medical! smile.png

 

I'll carry a pepper spray haha! 

 

Thanks :)


irishc30MalePhilippines2013-12-08 01:27:00
PhilippinesATMs near SLEC

Hi,

 

Sorry for my wrong info. I was referring to another info that i thought your asking here. I misunderstood your question.

 

that's alright :) 


SLEC is walking distance from Robinson's Place Ermita. There are ATMs at Robinson's.

 

great! thank you :)


irishc30MalePhilippines2013-12-07 06:48:00
PhilippinesATMs near SLEC

Hey guys! 

 

Where is the nearest (SLEC) ATM located? I come all the way from the province and I'm really not comfortable commuting with 10,000+ pesos in my pocket. It's almost Christmas time and you know how unsafe it is to walk the streets of Manila during this time of the year. I hear so many unfortunate incidents in Avenida that's why I'm trying to be cautious. 

 

I wish St.Lukes have its own ATM inside the clinic or maybe they should start accepting credit or debit card payments. It's safer and more convenient for most of us. 

 

Thanks in advance for your help! :)


irishc30MalePhilippines2013-12-07 00:57:00
PhilippinesAdvance Chest X-Ray

thanks guys for the responses. i got my xray and the result says "NORMAL CHEST FINDINGS". I hope i'll get the same results over there at SLEC. 


irishc30MalePhilippines2013-12-06 20:49:00
PhilippinesAdvance Chest X-Ray

 

 

I understand how you feel. I also did it for peace of mind purpose. We are still on NVC process, No interview yet but I just want to know Im fine so if there was a problem after that process, I would be probably have on going medication this time. But Thanks God! It was okey!dancin5hr.gif

 

Lucky you! :) 


 

You can certainly do so but there are times when SLEC yields a different result.

 

3rd party lab = clear.  SLEC = hazy.  Result = Sputum.  That happened to my friend.

 

Either way, good luck. good.gif  

 

Yeah, I read about that too. I can only hope that thing doesn't happen to me :( 

 

Anyway, thanks for your help :) 


irishc30MalePhilippines2013-11-27 21:23:00
PhilippinesAdvance Chest X-Ray

SLEC will only look at your xray but they will not base their findings on it.  They will conduct their own xray and whatever the result of that will determine if you pass the medical or not.  SLEC is the only medical facility in the Philippines recognized by the Department of State, so getting xray from 3rd party labs/clinics is basically useless.

 

Just wanna do it for my peace of mind because this has been driving me crazy for days now. I'm not even planning to bring my chest X-Ray from another clinic. 


irishc30MalePhilippines2013-11-27 20:06:00
PhilippinesAdvance Chest X-Ray

Hi Everyone! 

 

I'm a little paranoid about what could go wrong with my medical. I've read other people needed to wait for 2 months for the sputum results because of some scars in the lungs. Anyway, I wanted to know if it's ok for me to get my chest X-Ray 2 weeks prior to my scheduled medical exam at SLEC.

 

Anyone who has done it? 


irishc30MalePhilippines2013-11-27 19:48:00
PhilippinesWhere can I get Tagalog Pocketbooks

you're so SWEET!

 

http://www.ebay.com/...tbooks&_sacat=0

 

these tagalog pocket books are from US sellers :)


irishc30MalePhilippines2013-12-11 11:37:00
PhilippinesWhat to wear for interview in the Philippines ESEM?

as long as you won't show up naked you should be fine LOL! I don't wanna wear anything too formal (dress pants, button down shirt and coat). I'll go for smart casual and minimal makeup (neutral eyeshadows and no red lip!). 


irishc30MalePhilippines2013-12-09 08:43:00
Philippinescancel visa appointment for an earlier schedule

But is it possible for an open slot earlier than april? thank you so much hank, you are always a big help for us.
okay, i asked same question lol bare with me lol

 

yes, if someone cancels.


irishc30MalePhilippines2013-12-14 12:27:00
Philippinesplease help!re:St. lukes medical exam, online registration!

I purposely deleted all the information I typed here. If you filled out everything, you should see the register button at the very bottom. 

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irishc30MalePhilippines2013-12-18 01:50:00
Philippinesplease help!re:St. lukes medical exam, online registration!

Hey guys please help.I've been wasting the entire day trying to figure out how to register online for slec.

I filled all the needed info already and I clicked preview then after that there was no other option but preview and so I kept previewing.Been looking for a "register" button but there's nowhere to find it!!!!please can someone help?

 

Scroll down at the very bottom then enter the captcha code then hit Register. If you're not seeing the register button, you may have left some fields blank. make sure everything is filled out. 


Edited by irishc30, 18 December 2013 - 01:45 AM.

irishc30MalePhilippines2013-12-18 01:43:00
PhilippinesCalling Pinays: what to bring?

 

You can buy that in the USA

 

it's $6.50 on Amazon. bf said no way!


Edited by irishc30, 18 December 2013 - 01:54 AM.

irishc30MalePhilippines2013-12-18 01:53:00
PhilippinesCalling Pinays: what to bring?

I will definitely bring one suitcase of Likas Papaya Soap haha! I seriously can't live without it content.gif


irishc30MalePhilippines2013-12-13 05:25:00
Philippinesinterview

this blog is very helpful http://philippinefia...isa.weebly.com/


irishc30MalePhilippines2013-12-30 00:22:00
Philippinesplease help. BiG problem ahead

Does your contract stipulate a bond (certain amount to pay if you left the company earlier than the contract's expiry)? I say just pay that and go on with your plans. If the amount is ridiculous, just leave and ask a friend to hand your resignation letter to your supervisor the moment you are in US soil. They can't put you in jail for that reason. Don't even consider re-filing, honey! 


irishc30MalePhilippines2013-12-31 21:33:00
Philippinesmedical

Thank you for the info. Sportymom. I have my ist day period started last night. I will try to book my ticket next week. What exams will i undergo at st. Luke's? Do i still have to submit stool exams?

 No stool exam. Disappointing huh? JK! LOL! Also, make sure you take note of this:

 

To avoid delays, applicants who have their menstrual period may choose to reschedule their appointment for one week after the last day of their period.


irishc30MalePhilippines2014-01-02 04:34:00
Philippinesmedical

I did mine a month earlier. If I did it 7 days earlier than my interview, I would have been screwed because the physician asked me to get my medical records from the hospital where I was confined 6 years ago for acid reflux. hospital staff told me it's gonna take them 2 weeks to find my records. If I were you, I'd do it 3 to 4 weeks earlier as well but then again if you are 100% certain that you won't encounter a little mishap like I did, you can do it a week before your interview. 


irishc30MalePhilippines2014-01-02 04:29:00
PhilippinesInterview manila, philippines slip

there should be an amount and expiration date on the deposit slip/receipt. 

 

are you sure this is what you are trying to print?

 

http://www.ustraveld...try=philippines


Edited by irishc30, 02 January 2014 - 04:44 AM.

irishc30MalePhilippines2014-01-02 04:43:00
Philippineswaiting for case number

please read the guides. the information you need won't be spoon fed to you. check out that blog the other user posted above. that's a comprehensive guide. everything you need is literally there including sample forms. also, make Google your friend. 

 

Here is the official instructions from USEM. 

 

http://photos.state....tober 2013_.pdf


Edited by irishc30, 03 January 2014 - 10:35 PM.

irishc30MalePhilippines2014-01-03 22:34:00
Philippineswaiting for case number

this question has been asked a million times here. anyway, you don't need to wait for packet 3. I doubt that you'll ever receive it. pay your visa fee as soon as you get your MNL number then schedule your interview. read this comprehensive guide http://visaconnectio...ilippines.com/#


irishc30MalePhilippines2013-12-28 06:33:00
PhilippinesI get to see him soon!

Have a safe flight and congratulations in advance for your wedding! heart.gif heart.gif heart.gif


irishc30MalePhilippines2013-12-31 21:42:00
PhilippinesReady to File AOS but she is acting out

 

 

I am sure hitting OP on the head and throwing plastic trash at him is also a form of pinay love. 

 

that's not pinay love. that's what I call "retarded love". 


irishc30MalePhilippines2013-12-11 10:56:00
PhilippinesThere are currently no appointments available. USEM

November. Waiting for my 2 months culture test. The lady says if I don't leave before April 20 I will repeat my medical sad.png my medical expires April

 

oh shoot! I hope you can schedule your appointment really soon. good luck! 


irishc30MalePhilippines2013-12-28 02:34:00
PhilippinesThere are currently no appointments available. USEM

Yeah I know, but really Feb and March are full ? Wow! A lot of expedited cases sad.png have to leave before mid of April sad.png or else repeat medical ughh

Anyways, I've attached some photos so anyone who's looking for schedules can see those, and there's no dates available.....yet.

 

repeat medical? when did you finish your medical exam?


irishc30MalePhilippines2013-12-28 01:07:00
PhilippinesCFO QUESTION HOPE U CAN HELP

I WOULD LIKE TO ASK A QUESTION ABOUT CFO PROOF OF SINGLENESS

 

MY FIEANCE WENT TO COMPLETE HER CFO, she was told they now have her passport for her BUT they will not give it to her without first showing my tax return a as proof of me being single. I have  my returns but problem is this, the tax return says HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD and my daughter  as my dependent . I am asking if anyone knows if this is ok to use , the CFO may not accept it since its not single status, but instead head of household btw HOH is only used if your single caring dependent like my daughter but do the CFO know this are they familiar of that filing status.

 

My 2013 taxes are not yet filed yet I should get it back in 7 weeks,  it will however was  filed as single. But we have our petition  now in the embassy in manila so we need to get the passport as soon as possible to go forward with medical and DS160

 

Any advice please,

 

chris

 

sometimes they just want to give people a hard time. I just don't get it! what sucks is they don't have a concise list of what we need to bring for the seminar. 

 

  1. Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph;
  2. Duly completed guidance and counseling form;
  3. If married, original and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office, or Local Civil Registry Offices; or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate (if married abroad)
  4. Other documents as may be required by the counselors; and what the hell, right?!!
  5. Payment of P400.00 counseling fee.

this lady I met during my interview told me that she didn't get her CFO sticker yet because the staff is asking for parental consent. she is 25 years old! I can only shake my head. I dread the seminar more than the embassy interview. 


irishc30MalePhilippines2014-01-20 22:00:00
PhilippinesIntent to marry proof at embassy interview

Hello,

 

My fiance has her K1/k2 visa interview March 11th. I hear so many other couples say as examples of proof that they do intend to marry once the fiance is in the petitioners country they provide a reciept of a planned reception, church wedding, guest invitation list..... Due to my being married a few times in the past we plan to be married at the local courthouse by the probate judge. So my question to those on this forum is do you have any ideas on what she could say or present  at the interview to support the fact that we do intend to marry?

 

Thanks in advance!

Jerry

 

The American CO asked me about our wedding plans. I told her that we're not gonna do anything big, just a courthouse wedding because we'd rather spend our money on our honeymoon. then she asked where we wanna go and I answered Las Vegas. She didn't even ask for engagement ring receipt and letter of intent. 


irishc30MalePhilippines2014-01-20 21:48:00
PhilippinesFilipinos and Photos

I like seeing pics of food! But there's a bit of narcissism when you constantly upload selfies on Facebook just so all your friends will validate your beauty.

 

I agree with you 100%! The only reason people post selfies is to fish for compliments. I hate it when someone captions their photo "I look ugly" or "I'm getting fat". Seriously? No dumb person would post their photos if they really look ugly or fat. They just want to see comments like "awww you look pretty" or "you're sexy, what are you talking about". Augh! 


irishc30MalePhilippines2014-01-21 20:53:00
PhilippinesFilipinos and Photos

I'm not sure if it's a cultural thing, but I haven't met a filipino who is camera shy.  They love taking pictures and love being in the picture.  Americans aren't as photogenic unless we're celebrities or like to pretend we're famous.  Granted, this is the digital age and you longer need to purchase film and then pay to have it developed, but good golly, can we put the camera down for a moment, forget about posing and just enjoy the moments for what they are instead of it turning into an audition? 

 

What about Filipinos taking pictures of the food before they eat so they can post it on Facebook and Instagram? Does that annoy you too? hahaha! 


irishc30MalePhilippines2014-01-21 09:29:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR and NBI clearance documents

I have looked through the required documents needed for my fiance K-1 visa and no where does it state that a CENOMAR nor an NBI clearance is needed. Why is that or where is that requirement stated?

 

the NBI Clearance and CENOMAR are both indicated in the official instructions from USEM.

 

http://photos.state....tober 2013_.pdf

Attached Files


irishc30MalePhilippines2014-01-19 23:04:00
PhilippinesCFO view by the petioner

. This experience of 12 hrs for a 3 hr seminar would never happen in a first world country.

 

Get there at 2am...

 

Well, don't you just love the Philippines? I dread the CFO seminar more than the interview at the embassy. I don't know why they like giving people a hard time. 30 slots is not cool. They should do something to accomodate everyone who wishes to attend the CFO seminar :( I just don't get it. 


irishc30MalePhilippines2014-01-25 08:30:00
PhilippinesDHL, Fedex, UPS, or US post office Manila?

Sooooo expensive! At $100 she could buy a brand new printer and print all the chat logs and photos herself D:

 

But I'm guessing that you paid that much for the peace of mind which I understand completely.

 

LOL I know! I scolded my fiance. He should have picked the 4-5 days option which only costs about $65. That's a lot of money just for the I-134, letter of intent and cert of employment plus a handful of cards that we sent each other over the course of our relationship. oh well! 


irishc30MalePhilippines2014-01-22 03:18:00
PhilippinesDHL, Fedex, UPS, or US post office Manila?

I want to know which carier is the best and fast and a what cost?

Thanks VJs

 

We used Fedex and I got the documents after 2 days. My fiance paid a little over $100. 


irishc30MalePhilippines2014-01-22 02:23:00
PhilippinesNew middle name after marriage

Any convention is acceptable in the USA, it's the PI you will deal with changing all your documents. Just trying to save you some headaches. BTW your husband is not stupid. I think it's good that each of you have an opinion.

 

What sort of issues do you think I will run into if I decide to drop my mother's maiden name and my maiden name when I get married? I'm planning to just use my given name (Irish) and my future husband's surname (McTavish) after we get married. Another question... do I really have to renew my Philippine passport even if I'm not planning to visit within the next 3 years? when am I eligible to get a US passport?  


irishc30MalePhilippines2014-02-03 10:00:00
PhilippinesBringing my dog from Phils to US via Delta

Hi,

 

For airline approved pet carriers (in cabin) Check bow and wow in Greenbelt or in Shangrila. Unfortunately they dont sell sherpa or sleepypod here but the have petmate which is also airline approved. You may want to check their sizes too. We are actually bringing our 2 cats to Houston but we want them in cabin. 

 

I hope everything goes well with you and your dog's flight.

 

Hi Ken&Lei! I called pet express but they don't sell soft kennels. I emailed the travel club and asked if they sell pet carriers, they said TUMI has a pet carrier and it costs 13,026 pesos which is ridiculous. So I ordered the Sherpa 11721 Delta Deluxe Pet Carrier from Amazon instead. glad that they ship to the Philippines. Total cost is $90 (includes shipping plus taxes). Not too bad. I don't want to take a chance so I decided to buy that specific carrier.

 

I hope all goes well with you and your cats too! :)


irishc30MalePhilippines2014-03-14 20:41:00