ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusI got dumped!
Im sorry for what had happen! Be Strong this time and Hope you can recover easily..
Godbless
ammikeFemalePhilippines2008-06-12 17:38:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaTODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY

ammikeFemalePhilippines2008-06-01 03:35:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)How long does DHL delivery take?
only 4-5 days usually..
Mine just takes 5 days, then after weve waited for another two working days then my Fiance set sched for my Interview..

QUOTE (Ranie and Glen @ May 3 2008, 10:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dear all,
What did ur experience tell?? How long did your case delivery from NVC to USEM in Southeast Asia take??
Will it take up to 7 days?? A bit concerned since my case was forwarded on April 30th and I plan on goin to go to my doc screening in the USEM on the 6th or 7th of May,
Pls let me know!

ammikeFemalePhilippines2008-05-03 18:43:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)anyone from philippines got schedule on june???
ohh wow!! June Slot is now OPEN!!!!


QUOTE (mhay stewart @ Apr 30 2008, 11:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ANYONE FROM PHILIPPINES GOT SCHEDULE ON JUNE FOR INTERVIEW?? I READ SOME OF THE CR1 VISA WHO WAS COMPLETE THEIR CASE LAST APRIL AND NOW THEY GOT SCHEDULE ON JUNE..... PLS. UPDATE ME.. KEEP TOUCH. GOD BLESS ALL!!

ammikeFemalePhilippines2008-04-30 23:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApril 10 interview
Goodluck say a little prayer before you go!!
Be confident and Godbless. . .
^__^

QUOTE (mcsexy @ Apr 9 2008, 02:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you very much....include us in your prayers.. god bless us all

ammikeFemalePhilippines2008-04-09 05:47:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 approved and I-129F still pending
No your I-129F will just follow soon . . .
Goodluck!!!
ammikeFemalePhilippines2008-04-16 08:30:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDocuments
Some CO ask for Original Papers... Just secure original one Just in Case so you will be safe!
Goodluck!

QUOTE (teenajoe @ May 6 2008, 07:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I got all my documents with me for the visa interview on June 3 but i just want to ask if the xerox is ok to pass with the original or i still a certified true copy of all of it? Im a newbie here and all help would be greatly appreciated.

ammikeFemalePhilippines2008-05-06 20:02:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresthe medical exam!
Dont need too the USE will give you a Brown Envelope that contains VITAL PAPERS..
that maybe includes your Medical records but including yourself are not allowed to open the said Brown Envelope only the Immigration officer in your POE..

QUOTE (Renata1984 @ May 12 2008, 05:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey guys... does anybody know if it is enough to have the results of the med tests only in original? I mean long time ago i ve read in some topics here on visajourney.com that it is good to ask doctors to make extra copies of med-exam results... Cause upon entry the USA the officers get this packet and then you have no results anymore... AM i right... or wrong?

THANKS!

ammikeFemalePhilippines2008-05-12 06:14:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIm done with my Medical
CONGRATULATIONS GURL!!
mmmwasssssssss


QUOTE (gurl @ May 16 2008, 09:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
1st day experienced of my medical :

went there in the morning since i woke up early for morning prayer and after reading my prayer book i had nothing to do so i decided to go to st. lukes i think there are 20 persons there in line and they said they are for sputum and others are on the second day of their medical. I told the woman there miss i am next to you but i have to ask something to the guard first. So i went there asked and show my passport, appointment letter and K3 case number which i downloaded from my email, then he gave me a number it was # 23 we wait @ 7:30am they start calling numbers.

1. picture taking ( ground floor )
2. counter verification of your documents ( ground floor )
3. payments of medical ( 5th floor )
4. xray
5. 4th floor ( if ur bound to US go to US counter ) a. blood testing, b. urine c. scaling ( weight and height ) d. eye test e. physical exam ( female doctor )
6. 3rd floor be back @ 9am tommorrow ur done with your 1st day ----- they will give u time and day when to come on 2nd day - they said be back to tommorrow @ 9am but i went there @ 8:30am

2nd day experienced of my medical :

guard again ( showing my proof of payment and passport )

1. @ inside guard information they going to verify your identity ( i asked when i am going next and he said to 2nd floor )
so i went there put my receipt into box and wait till the doctor forward my receipts to immunization room ( its not a first come first serve it will depends on when the doctor check my papers i was called @ 9:40am i got 2 shots for MMR and Varicella then the in-charge said i have to go @ ground floor and wait till my name called and it was @ 10:30am and after few questions in-charge again give me medical results and xray film. She said we wil be the one forward your passport to US embassy.

Note : 1. on the 2nd day if guard will say proceed to releasing pray harder that means u have problem but if he said go to second floor for immunization u are safe.
2. bring sweater, and if u going to bring water hide it in your sweater cause they are going to inspect ur bag and i suggest bring ADVIL 500mg take it after your immunizations so ur not going to get sick like veggies.

Goodluck to all of us. And by the way, i would like to say thank you to all VJ members who are kind and give me hint on how to work on my med exam. God Bless us all!!!

ammikeFemalePhilippines2008-05-17 09:14:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWith God's grace, I passed the Medical at St. Lukes
CONGRATULATIONS PRICILLA!!! SEE YAH SOON!!! MMWASSSSSSSSSS

Edited by ammike, 17 May 2008 - 05:54 AM.

ammikeFemalePhilippines2008-05-17 05:54:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvisa packet opened...terribley need help
You have to bring it back to the USE as soon as possible, maybe you can call them first because as far as I know they wont let you in without any appoinment scheduled to you..
Hope everything will be alright...
Godbless
ammikeFemalePhilippines2008-06-14 04:56:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHEY I NEED ANSWER FOR MY QUSETION PLZ FAST :(
You can put NA or just leave it blank..
Goodluck
ammikeFemalePhilippines2008-06-02 19:12:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVE BOTH 1-130 & 1-129F
CONGRATULATIONS MAMALOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BEST OF LUCK IM SO HAPPY FOR U


ammikeFemalePhilippines2009-01-09 19:46:00
Asia: East and PacificMy wife needs to send G325 to the US from the Philippines-Please HELP
LBC is fast and cheap..
http://www.lbcexpress.com/
TherschFemalePhilippines2006-09-19 23:01:00
Asia: East and PacificAny recommendations for reliable phone cards with clear connection?
Yeah, Same rate for calling both land lines and Cell phones in the US. Cards can be bought anywhere here in the Philippines.. Malls, Cell Phone card booths and/or PLDT Offices. The card is called PLDT BUDGET CARD


Instead of him calling me (from US to Phil.) I call him using PLDT Budget Cards.. Originally, Its 8 pesos per Minute but they have an ongoing promo right now of 3 Pesos per minute. Thats 86.666 Minutes for $5.. so its very cheap.
I hope the promo will run for more months.. lol


What a great idea, where specifically do you buy these prepaid cards? That is a better rate than I have been able to find state side. I'm currently using onesuite at 18cents/min and tel3.com for 20cents/min and quality is often lacking.


Also, do you get that rate calling a cell or home line here in United States?

For those watching costs, I picked up a globe sim chip on my last visit and use chikka.com to text my wife's globe phone for free, and she just texts me back on my globe cell which is roaming. As long as I maintain 100p load it lasts for a month. You can also use chikka.com to send loads to globe and sun users.

Just trying to share info and make our lives ea$ier.


TherschFemalePhilippines2006-09-19 23:21:00
Asia: East and PacificAny recommendations for reliable phone cards with clear connection?
Instead of him calling me (from US to Phil.) I call him using PLDT Budget Cards.. Originally, Its 8 pesos per Minute but they have an ongoing promo right now of 3 Pesos per minute. Thats 86.666 Minutes for $5.. so its very cheap.
I hope the promo will run for more months.. lol
TherschFemalePhilippines2006-09-07 11:07:00
Asia: East and PacificFood, virus, sickness in Philippines?
My fiance got sick after we had our engagement party here. He threw up alot couple of hours after the party that night :( that was horrible but he is fine now.. Anyways, He thinks its because of the Lechon sauce but i think it was because of the chicken salad. We ate the same food but none of us got sick but him so for me, that only means his system is not used with some of the food we gave him.
over all, that was the only time that he got sick during his trip here in the Philippines. I brought him once in one of the food court here (to give him idea of how we eat here and show him some of our food) and thank God he didnt get sick. just the night of our engagement party, he really think it was the sauce (gravy).
TherschFemalePhilippines2006-10-23 21:59:00
Asia: East and PacificParties and the Filipino Culture

Filipinos like to party! And they know how to have fun at parties...good clean fun! First, kareoke is a requirement at any filipino party. Second, filipino parties are LOUD. Lots of talking and laughing. Third, filipino parties involve lots of food. My wife arrived here 2½ months ago. Through networking on theworldoffilipinas.com, she has met many other here in the states and was introduced to someone in our city who got us involved in the local chapter of filapino/americans; couples just like us. That was last week and we've been to two parties already. I can't say about others, but these parties involved no drinking, smoking or drugs. We have a 5 year old son and he goes with us. Children of all ages are there. I'm not very social or outgoing either but these parties are great! Not all husbands go. I suppose they are the quieter type but filipino women are very close to one another and my wife loves to interact with other filipinas. To me, it's whatever makes her happy.


Karaoke is defintly a requirement! :whistle: Im still in the Philippines and I know I will surely miss partying with my family and friends. So while Im still here, Im trying to spend as much time (partying with family/friends or going out or get togethers) as I can. And I hope I can bring a Magic Sing with me when I go there (U.S) :huh: :whistle:

So my advise is let her be, it's a phase she would eventually have to let go once she embraces her new life with you.

I agree. :thumbs:

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TherschFemalePhilippines2007-01-05 10:20:00
Asia: East and PacificANY CHEAP WAY TO CALL PHILIPPINES OR INDONESIA???
My Fiance shipped me the Vonage Device. I already have DSL, so I just plugged the device and call away. :)

website vonage rates for phils is .18 cent/min How can you talk as long as you want? Unless you are shipping the vonage box to the phils if your sig other has broadband in her home and the ISP isn't blocking known voip ports.

more info please tell?




$80/month unlimited both directions http://www.pinoycalls.com/

Cox cable recently offered a Philippines plan that's $8.95/mo and includes the first 60 minutes. Additional minutes are 13 cents/min


VONAGE OR SKYPE ALL THE WAY.....Vonage cost me $25 per month and i talk as long as I want.
I also use my skype for free calls.


TherschFemalePhilippines2006-10-20 10:03:00
Asia: East and PacificANY CHEAP WAY TO CALL PHILIPPINES OR INDONESIA???




$80/month unlimited both directions http://www.pinoycalls.com/

Cox cable recently offered a Philippines plan that's $8.95/mo and includes the first 60 minutes. Additional minutes are 13 cents/min


VONAGE OR SKYPE ALL THE WAY.....Vonage cost me $25 per month and i talk as long as I want.
I also use my skype for free calls.



Thought about Vonage. But my cell is my only phone so I don't think that works.


Even if you only have a cell it would still work.....sign up with Vonage then send the phone
adaptor to you SO so she can call you and you can call her any time and it's a local call.
For me this is a God sent. My bill was running over $1000.00 per month before Vonage.


It is trully God Sent! We saved alot and we can talk as much as we want which is great! and the call quality is great too! :thumbs: :thumbs:
TherschFemalePhilippines2006-10-19 02:05:00
Asia: East and PacificANY CHEAP WAY TO CALL PHILIPPINES OR INDONESIA???
My fiance in the states sent me a Vonage Device. He pays $25 monthly for unlimited calling and works great! we can call each other as much as we want, anytime and everytime we want to talk to each other.
PLDT DSL gets disconnected sometimes but its ok. No more expensive phone cards!

we really suggest you send your fiancee's vonage if they have highspeed internet and start talking for as much as you want.. :)
TherschFemalePhilippines2006-10-17 23:48:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Who received their NVC Letter this month (October)?
Hi guys! We just received our NVC Letter yesterday, October 18 but before we even received the letter, we already called NVC and was told that our case was already sent to the Manila USE last Oct. 12. I tried calling the USE in Manila but I couldnt get hold of anyone so Im not sure if its already there.
Anyways, anyone here who received their NVC Letter this month? When do you think our schedule for interviews will be? I hope it will be in January. .. :unsure:
TherschFemalePhilippines2006-10-19 01:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila USE - Assigning interview slots
Hi! Ive read ur other post about calling the USE in Manila.. What time did you call them? I have been calling them the past few days but i couldnt get a hold of anyone. Just the automated answering operator! and I have called the call centers couple of times but they said our case is not yet there. :( I want to talk to someone from the USE in Manila but I dont know whens the best time to call them. and I dont want to call the call center coz they're so expensive!
TherschFemalePhilippines2006-10-25 11:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHorrrraaaayyy!!!!! Visa Approval
Congtratz!!! and God Bless :)
TherschFemalePhilippines2006-11-04 12:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAfter USE in Manila received the case, Whats next?
I called the Call Center and the agent said no letter is being sent yet :( and to make it more worst, he told me that waiting time might take up to 6 Months! and I was like "WHAT?!" 6 Months? :angry: :crying: oh boy...
then before we hung up (maybe he felt guilty for saying that.. lol :P ) he said "or you might be lucky and might be in the January interview" I WISH...
Oh well, Goodluck to all of us
TherschFemalePhilippines2006-11-09 03:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAfter USE in Manila received the case, Whats next?


Its been almost 3 weeks now since USE in Manila got our case but we have not heard anything from them. No emails or letter. Shouldnt they supposed to send me a letter telling me our case is already in manila? or should i expect for the packet 4 already? Thanks for future replies :)


Packet 4 will be sent once the Embassy schedules your appointment. Based on your dates (similar to ours), you are looking at Jan the earliest and probably Feb for an interview. Good luck, Ken


Oh I hope January. Thanks for the response. Appreciate it :)
TherschFemalePhilippines2006-11-08 13:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAfter USE in Manila received the case, Whats next?


Its been almost 3 weeks now since USE in Manila got our case but we have not heard anything from them. No emails or letter. Shouldnt they supposed to send me a letter telling me our case is already in manila? or should i expect for the packet 4 already? Thanks for future replies :)



You can contact USE Manila on this site Consivmanila@state.gov. to know the status of your case! God bless :thumbs:


Thanks :) I will do that :)
TherschFemalePhilippines2006-11-08 09:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAfter USE in Manila received the case, Whats next?
Its been almost 3 weeks now since USE in Manila got our case but we have not heard anything from them. No emails or letter. Shouldnt they supposed to send me a letter telling me our case is already in manila? or should i expect for the packet 4 already? Thanks for future replies :)
TherschFemalePhilippines2006-11-08 06:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHelp: Tips, Suggestions, Comments, Ideas etc..
Anyone? :help: :unsure:
TherschFemalePhilippines2006-12-17 07:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHelp: Tips, Suggestions, Comments, Ideas etc..
:help:
Hi guys! I and a couple of other girls (vj'ers) are going to have our Medical Exam and CFO next month. We are going to attend the seminar first and then the day after that, we will take our medical exam (3 weeks earlier than scheduled).
What do we need to bring with us?
for thos who already done CFO and Medical, which hotel is the best/nearest/not expensive and has dsl connection to stay? I would like to bring my vonage device with me so that i'll still be able to talk to my fiance.

*CFO
Whats the difference bet PRISM and CFO?
where should we go 1st? what are the requirements?
do we still need to bring photos,forms, emails, chats, etc?

*Medical
any tips like taking vitamins and supplements? :D
I have a chest xray that was taken when i had a check up for my cough 6 months ago, should i show it to them?
I have had vaccinations for Hepa B, and cholesterol and sugar counts etc, should i also show these to them?
Requirements to be brought for the medical? how many 2x2 pictures, forms etc? will they need my fiance's documents like affidavit of support, pay stubs and the like?

Thank you very much guys. VJ'ers have been great help for us on this process.
Thank you to whoever will take the time to reply to this post. God Bless and Merry Christmas! :)
TherschFemalePhilippines2006-12-16 23:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
[quote name='Thersch' post='751815' date='Mar 1 2007, 03:41 PM']by the way, Happy Trip to ate Ana!!! and Im leaving tomorrow to meet my fiance, Wohooooo! :dance:

-TeSsA-[/quote]

Hi Tessa..Goodluck to your new life with your hubby,HAPPY SAFE TRIP!
Have fun and enjoy the laundry too!!lol! :D :P
Ingat!
[/quote]

Thanks ate Lucy! :D Goodluck talaga sa laundry! It will be my first time to really do it full time but im looking forward to it. I already told my fiance that he has to be patient about me doing the laundry and im expecting stains or i might ruin some of his clothes but he said its ok.. hahaha :lol: i can see "mancha" in my laundry na! hahaha
Goodluck to you too Ate Luz :) Ingats

-TeSsA-
TherschFemalePhilippines2007-03-01 09:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

Ok, you guys have got me curious. My fiancee doesn't have the internet at her home, just at her work. I have unlimited internet here. So how does it work? Does she have to be online for us to talk? or just me?


She has to have DSL connection at home or wherever u would like the put the Vonage device.. You both have to have vonage for unlimited calling (US and CANADA) and no, you dont have to be online to talk. you just need the Vonage Device, DSL connection and Telephone (cordless or corded) to talk. :)

by the way, Happy Trip to ate Ana!!! and Im leaving tomorrow to meet my fiance, Wohooooo! :dance:

-TeSsA-
TherschFemalePhilippines2007-03-01 02:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

I dont know if anyone has mentioned this before. It was on my mind and I thought I would tell everyone. I keep seeing people on the forums complaining about high telephone bills.

I dont know if you ever heard of vonage. I had vonage send me a phone I configured it to use with her internet and then sent it to the philippines. I talk to my many many hours a night. Every night.The best part is that I only pay 25 bucks a month for unlimited calling. I tryied useing yahoo messanger to call but it didnt work so well. The thing about vonage is that its hardware based VOIP; so it never goes through your computer. Also you connect a regular phone to it so you dont have to be stuck at your computer. There has been like 2 times in the past two months when her internet was so slow I could hear her very well but other than that it works so so well. Her internet dsl even has bad connection and it still works very well.

Hey I just thought I would mention it. If anyone wants to talk about it feel free to contact me.


Take Care,

Chad and Mides


Hi! I have vonage too. My fiance sent me one and it works so great! We were spending alot on phone cards and we were so happy when we heard about vonage and subscribed asap. We talk as much as we want now and I also get to talk to my other friends in the states. Whats best about it is that i can leave it here in the Philippines and I will be able to talk to my family and call them anytime I want especially if i miss them.
TherschFemalePhilippines2007-02-28 23:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

Hi Mari! Glad to know you're in SFO na. Is it cold there now? Hala dali, tell Eric to bring you to Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, atsaka doon sa crookedest street , I forgot the name of that place. Ah, Lombard Street pala yun. Wow, sightseeing galore!


Dont forget Alcatraz and Jollibee in Daly City! lol... SFO will be my POE (this March 2- WOHOOO!!) and we will stay there for 5 days to see all these places.. and Visit with Mari. My Fiance misses Jollibee so we looked it up and found one in Daly City so we will go there (i hope they have Daing na Bangus since thats what he likes..lol) and visit couple of Filipino Restaurants too :dance:
Oh im so excited and I just cant hide it!!! lol
Congrats to everyone who just got approved :dance:

-TeSsA-
TherschFemalePhilippines2007-02-27 04:50:00