ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Philippines~Say Anything Thread~
its actually a good point to make another sub-topic for videos e.g the "youtube" or even attachment photos from weddings/vacations etc... coz in my opinion it will over shadow the other short post and messages... would have been better if all the media (photos,videos, any attachments) for fun and entertainment will have its own category/thread... just my thoughts lol whistling.gif
RonMayFemalePhilippines2008-09-18 23:38:00
Philippines~Say Anything Thread~
I LOVE BASKETBALL (if only i know how to play good in it lol)

except for PE (both HS and college), never had a sports before... but when i got here almost two yrs ago, i learned to love snowboarding, wakeboarding and weakeskating... and i considered them as my sports now... though i still wish im a pro in basketball and baseball whistling.gif I WISH
RonMayFemalePhilippines2008-09-15 00:53:00
Philippines~Say Anything Thread~
never been a drinker till i got here in the states hahaha... now im loving the spritzer (a mix of sprite plus any sweet white wine that i learn to love. any of these selections; riesling, moscato d asti, or zinfandel) sweet kasi eh... since i dont like the taste of alcohol, i really have to mix it w/ sprite... it will give me a headache sometimes but medyo nilalaban ko to get used to it hehehe... try nyo sa hindi mahilig uminom dati! good.gif

1/4 alochol
3/4 sprite para light lng sya... (tama ba yung fraction ko? hehehe unsure.gif )
RonMayFemalePhilippines2008-09-02 22:19:00
Philippinescell phone tech???
where did you buy ur phone? is it here in the US? and were you using a service provider like att, t-mobile etc? coz i have a motorolla before and i wana unlock it (it was AT&T), so i can use it in phil, i called their customer service and they just ask my phone's IMEI # (which located at the back/inside of the phone) and that's it. they gave me the code and my phone is unlock... but they wont unlock my iphone though. i have to buy a software/step-by-step guide on ebay. lol... anyways, if you bought the the phone in phil, its easier to unlock it there coz its cheaper per se... google is the best way to search for a code/software on how to unlcock a certain phone... pertaining if u want to use another service provider... but if its just to unlock a PIN, then thats an easy task to do. call customer service and or refer to the manual... good luck!
RonMayFemalePhilippines2008-12-01 13:53:00
Philippineshotels near CFO manila
ive stayed at bayview for my interview [and some other occasions] we like it there. feel safer...

during my med: mom and i stayed at palm plaza. its a pretty decent hotel just a block away from robinsons mall and maybe a 10 min walk from slec...

went to prism for my seminar and i just dont get it why other members hate prism lol to think i dont have a problem at all at that place and was done and out after 1.5 hrs and since im from cdo its very convenient for us to stay near the embassy and to some familiar places.. although after the seminar you have to go to cfo in quirino for the sticker/stamp on your passport... good luck!!!
RonMayFemalePhilippines2009-10-04 14:10:00
Philippinesattn : PINOYS in ILLINOIS!!!
we'll be in Il. this coming 13-20 i guess... specifically in naperville i think. an hr drive to chicago... though my husband will attend some schooling for 2 days and perhaps drive to michigan in a day or two so im not sure if i could ever meet you guys there... hopefully i could find some pinoys there... my aunt live/work there and we went to this small pinoy karenderia in chicago and saw a bunch of pinoys... God bless all!!!
RonMayFemalePhilippines2009-01-06 14:28:00
Philippinesmail/shipping from Philippines to US
QUOTE (Riggs @ Apr 18 2009, 12:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all,

What is the best/fastest way for my wife to mail me the visa forms, etc. from Bislig, Philippines to the United States; and what are the associated shipping times.

Also, what is the best way to mail/ship to Bislig, Philippines from the US--for me sending her mail ans items.

Thanks Much!

Steve



best and fastest way is always the private courier like fed-ex, ups, dhl... especially if you're mailing important docs to phil, its a bit pricy but its almost 99% assurance that it will arrive there on time and safely (no hocus focus) ... as for your wife mailing the docs to you, post office is ok but could be 7-14 days roughly or more to get to you... if its a private courier then just 3-4 days the most... good luck!!!
RonMayFemalePhilippines2009-04-18 13:31:00
Middle East and North AfricaOVERWHELMED
QUOTE (santa cruz @ Sep 2 2009, 03:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WE MISSED AND TRYING TO GET IT SENT TO THE MIDDLE EAST REGION


from phil, moved to MENA

Edited by RonMay, 02 September 2009 - 04:55 PM.

RonMayFemalePhilippines2009-09-02 16:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresService Center transfers
so meaning my case will surely be transfered to csc? nsc got our rfe last 7/21... do you think they'll still forward it to csc for our noa2? coz that would be sux.. more delays
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-05 06:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI think I'm developing mild OCD

The amount of times I check is steadily increasing. I'm really starting to lose it over here.


hi my first post and i just got to say THANK GOD I'M NOT ALONE! just a couple of days ago i told my fiance, if theres a contest on whos made the most number of visits to check the online status, i wouldve won.. i check it at least 50 times a day..and im not kidding..lol... ok gota go..have to check it again! good luck to us!
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-04 08:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSleepless in Arizona


I cope by waking up every few hours to check my status ( I work midnights so I "sleep" in the day) , compulsivly monitor VJ, bug my lawyer, call my senators and generally make a total wreck of myself.




That sounds about right....I'm already a wreck and I just sent in my I-129 on July 24......I don't even want to think about how I'll be a month from now!!!


apart from being insane, i keep myself busy by checking the status online, do something productive by day dreaming about my fiance, then get myself busy again by checking the status online... talks about my life lately

Edited by ronmay, 09 August 2006 - 06:47 AM.

RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-09 06:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE for IMBRA after June 2006?
i have copy and paste this timeline from another forum and she told me they didnt get any RFE so im thinking they're using the new one... just that wow they got approved so early!!!

JUNE 4, 2006 - FILED I-129F to CSC
JUNE 22, 2006 NOA1 - notice of initial processing
JUNE 29, 2006 NOA2- case approved (forwarded to NVC)
JULY 13, 2006 NOA2 - notice from the NVC

i cant still figure out how did it happen but i guess one lucky couple!
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-11 22:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestion....
i 6th demotion... i just check mine and weird outcome. :unsure:
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-13 09:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy are the transferring cases to CSC?

Most but not all fiance petitons from Nebraska get transfered to the CSC. I think all petitions from Texas get transfered to CSC.



been having that dilemma for quite some time now whether should i be transfered or not...thanks for the closure! lol :dance: :lol:

i wish us all the luck to have our noa2 soon... i know how we're ready to kill somebody out of frustration sometimes :angry:
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-14 08:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy are the transferring cases to CSC?

i think it is because TSC no longer processes K1 visas...


we filed ours in NSC with WAC no# but never really got any notice about being transfered to CSC... not really sure why..
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-14 07:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 petition approved 08/12/2006 Thank God!!!
CONGRATS!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-14 10:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA 2!!!!!
im one of the well wishers! :D
CONGRATS!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-17 21:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresshipping to the philippines



We use the global priority flat rate. Sometimes it disappears.


tell me about it... been waiting for a month now for my letter... sometimes i dont get any at all! :angry:


The last thing we sent was one of the small global priority flat rate envelopes with about 100 photos. Marlene's mother has been looking forward to seeing the honeymoon pictures and her flower gardens. We sent that 6 weeks ago and it never showed up. We'll take a new set of pictures with us and deliver them personally on our next visit.

From our experience with packages, about 2 out of 3 will get there.


and the post office deny it to death that they receive any letters/packages from my fiance to think they're very much well known of their anomaly...lol... ive been waiting, anticipating for that letter since there's a cd on it that consist of our pictures from his last visit...grrr :angry: ... and call me crazy, im still hoping to have that letter from his mom which she sent it last may :unsure:
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-19 08:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresshipping to the philippines

We use the global priority flat rate. Sometimes it disappears.


tell me about it... been waiting for a month now for my letter... sometimes i dont get any at all! :angry:
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-19 07:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI got Approval...!!

Finally.. my case has been approved!!

CSC just make my day !!! :dance:



wow lots of congratulations today!!!
congrats to you!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-19 12:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNoA2 Finally
another great news!!! congrats!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-18 09:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting on an NOA2...for so long
no one's happy about it. i guess... im not happy about it :angry: lol... sometimes i thought to hell with process and let him live here. but then reality hits me again...lol... thank God he'll be here around late oct and i was so excited i bought a ticket yesterday to meet him in manila... yup 70 days way too early but i rather have my attention looking at my plane ticket than looking at my comp and wait for that darn USCIS email!!! :crying:
all i know VJ's a help
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-22 10:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA-2 after 404 days!
a big CONGRATULATIONS to you!!!

and here i am complaining about by noa2 for just 87 days now, compared to 404 days!!! im really humbled by it... u deserve this aproval!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-22 07:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresKeeping Track of NOA2's
got NOA1- may 25

RFE received by NSC- july 21

last touch- july 22
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-07 23:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved
CONGRATS!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
giving us hope!
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-26 09:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCSC has changed it's processing date for I-129Fs

Please don't shoot the messenger...but get this. I just looked at the CSC list of current processing dates. After being stuck at March 6th for an eternity, they've finally changed the I-129F entry. It now says February 23rd. Apparently the CSC's odometer is going backwards. UGH! I'm just glad God is bigger than USCIS. I'm praying for all of us CSC filers--past and present--to be out of the black hole much faster than imaginable.

And here's to more weekend approvals...


i just saw it myself a minute ago and i was shock :angry: feb 23????
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-25 22:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport style photographs

Thank you all again. The problem is it is smaller then mine. It is about 1 1/2 X 1 3/4. Of course I cannot narrow it down to 2X2 because it is already smaller then that. The digital thing is a great idea though and something I had not thought of. I guess if anything it should be bigger then mine so it can be narrowed down to legal standards. I will be talking to her later this evening. Thank you all for taking the time to reply. I will keep you posted.

Matt



what i sent to my fiance was not 2x2 rather than the rectangular or smaller than 2x2... thats the passport size pic in the phil... we thought that maybe we should take another one, but the one who helped us process the petition said that it was ok... so far the only RFE we got was the IMBRA... i hope there wont be any RFE especially if its a matter of photo size issue :unsure:
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-26 23:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTHE SIGN!!! finally Approved!!!
thanks all you guys!!! yep im dancing :dance: :dance: :dance:

im desperate already to the point of asking my dog a sign... if he bit my right hand then we'll get it by monday if he bit my left then by tuesday! 2 on 3 he bit my left so i was like ok lets see what'll happen on tuesday. lol... i know 28th is monday but im in phil and its tuesday here and i woke up w/ an email waiting for me!!! so what a great sign indeed... i owe that dog a bone :lol:
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-29 01:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTHE SIGN!!! finally Approved!!!
i just wana say that we got the approval of the much awaited noa2... AUG 28... and we're so thankful to the Almighty for bringing us the sign we've been asking... and thanks for this forum to keep my mind and hands busy while waiting!!!
im just so happy and I'LL PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE STILL WAITING COZ I KNOW THE FEELING...
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-28 23:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI don't believe in God, so my thanks is to my love.
congrats!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-29 01:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChalk another NOA2 Approval up from CSC
COOL!!! another great news for this week!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-30 06:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarch 6th NSC, approved in CSC August 30th
CONGRATULATIONS!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-30 11:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfinally
CONGRATS!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-08-31 22:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnother March NOA2 Approval
CONGRATS TO YOU!!! prayer helps! :dance: :dance: :dance:
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-09-01 09:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved!!!
CONGRATS!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-09-02 08:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWE'RE APROVED!!! (MARCH 31, 2006)
hey loreli_ming finally! i know you from the pinoyinfo!!! so great that u got appoved!!! finally we can compare and share notes/infos lol...CONGRATS!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-09-02 06:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of Intent to Marry Within 90 days of Admission

I wish I knew about this website before we filed our I-129F fiance petition. Our reading at the time we both were filing the form is that we would be submitting our letters of intent, i.e., my finacee and I, 90 days prior to her entering the states. Given our interpretation, we did not file it along with our petition papers but rather thought we will send it later when asked. Well knowing this websie and the informative guides, FAQs, etc. on visajourney.com, I realize we should have send it out. :crying: Now my question from my fellow petitioners or those who have gone through the process, should i send out a letter with the letters of intent. or should I wait for a RFE letter in the mail? I already have a NOIA. My Notice of Receipt was dated August 15, 2006.


sory to hear that... this is just my opinion so i might be wrong but i think you should wait for an RFE if they will request for u or not (hopefully). coz if you send it now w/ out them requesting it and knowing the files/cases at the USCIS are tons and tons of piles, it would probably be lost or they wont give any time to find your case and match it w/ letter the of intent... just my 2 cents... but good luck :thumbs:
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-09-03 03:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2s are rolling in!!! Here's mine
finally! CONGRATS!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-09-02 04:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFaith Restored
CONGRATS!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-09-05 21:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA 2 Approved
CONGRATS!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: Everybody's happy!!!!!
RonMayFemalePhilippines2006-09-06 07:55:00