Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Philippines	February Manila Embassy Interview	QUOTE (Tanjay @ Jan 15 2008, 09:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Cherry Blossoms...We met there. Why not stay there too? Anyone stayed at Cherry Blossoms Hotel? It is close to Robisons Mall. I heard wonderful things about this Hotel also am just wondering if its expensive. How much did you guys pay while per night at the Cherry Blossoms..?? Its about $56 per night at the Bayview Park Hotel and you can even pay over the internet from the US. That's what I did and everything was fine..	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-01-15 22:25:00
Philippines	February Manila Embassy Interview	QUOTE (babyandherboy @ Jan 8 2008, 04:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Tanjay @ Jan 7 2008, 05:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Roserick @ Jan 7 2008, 07:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Forget my Bayview Suggestion.. I was just watching the news today on GMA Pinoy TV 24 Oras.. Bayview Park Hotel is on the headline... There has been some theft on the rooms.. Now that's something to worry about.. The Staff are being accused.. Roserick, Maybe it will be a better place now, after being on the news !!! Or don't leave anything expensive in the room My wife is going to stay at the Bayview Park. Am sure everything will be ok!! Good luck!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-01-08 18:34:00
Philippines	CFO Certificate	QUOTE (marie_9 @ Jan 22 2008, 09:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> thanks Daddy! Cause I love YAH!! Edited by djturbo, 22 January 2008 - 11:23 PM.	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-01-22 23:22:00
Philippines	CFO Certificate	QUOTE (marie_9 @ Jan 22 2008, 01:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (j.debonis @ Jan 22 2008, 01:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Since I'm just beginning on this journey (still haven't received NOA1 for IR/CR visa), I'm still doing my initial research and I still don't understand the purpose of the CFO seminar. Apparently, after attending the seminar, my wife will obtain yellow certificate and then later a stamp and a green certificate. When is the yellow cert issued and when is the stamp/green cert issued...what is the difference? Is this CFO seminar required to obtain passport? Is my wife even required to take this or is it for a finacee only? Can someone please explain the purpose of the CFO seminar, when the best time is to go (before interview, after interveiw, etc), and just any other general information you feel is relevant and have time for. Thank you, James Hi! the CFO seminar is for every filipino who is migrating or going out of the country such as fiancees or spouses of foreign nationals in compliance with the Department of Foreign Affairs to help them develop informed decisions about intermarriage and life overseas.. the seminar (as they call them) includes pre-departure registration, attendees will fill-out forms about his/her and partner's biographical infos, short orientation of what the CFO is and what is their concern, film viewing then afterwards explanation of the video, and one on one interview (which last only for 5 or 10 minutes). The main purpose of this seminar is for the awareness of the filipinos about the foreign land, what to expect and how to cope up and how to adjust. In film viewing, they will play a video of domestic violence and some experiences of women being abused by their husband. This is not to discouraged of frighten the filipinas married to foreigners but to make them aware that there are some cases wherein the guy is turning to be abusive once the girl is in his country already.. on this part, they will give advice on what's the best thing to do and where to go. After the film viewing, they will group the attendees by country of destination (USA, Japan, UK etc.) and bring them to one room for a short seminar and open forum, here everyone is encourage to share their thoughts and raise questions. After that is the one on one interview, questions being asked are like where did u meet your husband? how did u met? how long? how is he to you? do you know where you going? what are your expectations? af course, there are different questions depending on their situation and status. They will issue two ceritificates after the seminar, the GREEN and BLUE certificate. In my case i used this 2 cert when i renew my passport to use my husband's family name (it's one of the requirements). The sticker if for the visa, they will check that at the airport. If your wife is using her married name in her passport already, then she can attend the seminar and have her visa sticker when she got her visa so she'll just go there one time, I read in some post that that is ok.. Goodluck to your journey! Well put "Marie 9", WOW I know this information is really going to help those that still need to attend the CFO. Great job..!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-01-22 11:21:00
Philippines	Question on Medical in Manila	I also don't belieave its going to be a problem if only it don't stand for something illigal then am sure she will be fine on her interview. Just make sure you make her try to conceal that tattoo and any others. Gud luck!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-01-25 00:06:00
Philippines	Got my visa already!	Congratulations!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-02-04 20:06:00
Philippines	X-RAY FILM NO NEED FOR PORT OF ENTRY	Hm? Guess we will do the same thing then and have my wife hand carry her X-ray films. Hope its not going to be a issue with her about carrying them..	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-02-04 19:04:00
Philippines	MAY I KNOW WHO HAS CASE NUMBER 2007820XXX?	Edited by djturbo, 12 December 2007 - 08:48 PM.	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2007-12-12 20:46:00
Philippines	FEB 7 INTERVIEW	Lots of luck to all coming interviews!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-02-05 09:26:00
Philippines	February 6 & 7 Medical	Much luck from us also on your upcoming Medical guys!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-02-05 09:40:00
Philippines	how much does western union charge?	You people using Western union are simply wasting your money, really!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-01-20 17:25:00
Philippines	how much does western union charge?	QUOTE (lostGurl18 @ Jan 20 2008, 09:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (djturbo @ Jan 20 2008, 09:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (archie07 @ Jan 20 2008, 08:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (honeybear @ Jan 20 2008, 07:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> my fiance is planning on sending me cash but he isnt sure how much would he be charged for sending me cash...Does anyone know? thanks in advance!!! I just sent $100, it cost me $12 western union. I would never use WESTERN UNION..They charge a arm and a leg really and I need those.. What I use here in Texas is a Wellsfargo Remittance account. It cost $5 dollars each deposit no matters how much I send to my wife in Philippines!!! western is expensive and very strict.. i do received thru money gram charge only $10 flat rate. sometimes. wells fargo. $5 is better then $10 to me friend..	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-01-20 10:17:00
Philippines	how much does western union charge?	QUOTE (archie07 @ Jan 20 2008, 08:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (honeybear @ Jan 20 2008, 07:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> my fiance is planning on sending me cash but he isnt sure how much would he be charged for sending me cash...Does anyone know? thanks in advance!!! I just sent $100, it cost me $12 western union. I would never use WESTERN UNION..They charge a arm and a leg really and I need those.. What I use here in Texas is a Wellsfargo Remittance account. It cost $5 dollars each deposit no matters how much I send to my wife in Philippines!!! Edited by djturbo, 20 January 2008 - 10:13 AM.	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-01-20 10:12:00
Philippines	Approved CRBA	Congratulation..!!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-02-05 17:07:00
Philippines	Bayview Park Hotel Business Practices	QUOTE (Arrta @ Feb 5 2008, 09:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well I dont like their Business practices but they are right across from the Embassy so I might have to live with it. Their current rates, according to their webpage, are $60 a night plus 10% service charge and 15% gov't fees. A total of $75 a night. This is what I was quoted. 2 days ago they had a "package" for local residents for $57 a night with the same 10%/15% fees, resulting in a total of $71.25 a night. I mentioned this in my reply to their $75 a night quote, as my fiancee is a local resident, and then went to bed. I woke this morning and their webpage had been modified to remove this package. And I got an email telling me that I have to pay the $75 a night. Anyone else had any trouble with them? I dont want to make the reservation and then have them tell me that it will be $100 a night after the fact. I know what you mean believe me; but you know what you will just have to cope with it if you want their service. Anyways its still up to you if you want to stay there at that hotel or just find a different one. The reason I like that hotel is like you said, its just across the street from the USEManila. Last week my wife got upset with me for asking her to stay the night in Bayview for her medical and apparently she didn't like it one bit. Yeah I too have a big problem understanding their ticket confirmation. It was a big mess really but she got through it. Now, I just made another reservation at the Bayview Park for her Interview next week and the reason why I made it there again is again because it is on a good location. I told my wife she will just have to suck it up and just stay there this last and final time. I know sometimes its hard for us to do things like this especially since we are so very far away. Just remember, We Are Almost There Guys! Come on!! Good LUCK To All!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-02-05 22:26:00
Philippines	APPROVED!!!!	Congratz!!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-02-07 08:22:00
Philippines	Feb 7th... He passed!	Congratulations!!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-02-07 08:21:00
Philippines	got my visa today!!!	congratulations!!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-01-29 22:57:00
Philippines	MY INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE	QUOTE (Eternal Love @ Feb 7 2008, 07:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> HI TO ALL VJER'S !!! FIRST OF ALL I WANT TO THANK YOU ALL GUYS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT YOU EXTENDED TO US DURING OUR JOURNEY!! PRAISED BE JESUS AND MARY!!! I PASSED MY INTERVIEW!! I CHECKED-IN AT SOUTHERN CROSS HOTEL LAST NIGHT AT 7PM AND HAD MY DINNER AT ROBINSON'S CHOWKING. I SAID MY WEDNESDAY NOVENA INSIDE MY ROOM COZ ERMITA SHRINE IS FULL OF CHURCHGOERS EVEN AT THE CHURCHYARD. I SET MY ALARM AT 3:30 BUT I WAS AHEAD AT 2:30 .SINCE THEN I COULDN'T GET BACK TO SLEEP ANYMORE UNTIL I DECIDED TO TAKE A BATH AND GOT READY FOR THE INTERVIEW. YES DURING THE PRELIMINARY ROUTINES ( lining up for ticket, etc..) I NEVER KNEW WHAT'S REALLY IN STORE FOR ME ( btw i was with mayeth and marissa fellow vjers ) NOT UNTIL MARISSA WAS CALLED FIRST ( she was 7059, mine is 7058 and mayeth 7057 ) TO WINDOW 24 FOR PRE-SCREENING, AND THERE WE LEARNED HOW THE PROCESS WILL GO ON. 1. it really pays off to follow some tips posted in here: i felt bad that right at the entrance, the first violator of bringing electronic gadget was the accompanying fiance who brought with him a camera, i-pod, cellphone ( only to find out later that his fiancee is incomplete of forms and doesn't have visa pics at hand ), and some of the ladies behind us were still accomplishing some of their forms had not the guard announced to get ready for ds forms to get a queueng ticket at the booth. 2. 9:30> i was the last one to be called from among the three of us ( calling of ticket numbers is randomized and does not strictly follow the order of the queueng ticket ) WINDOW 22: the lady pre-screener was so nice - she first asked for my original love letters ( HUH ?), i don't have much of that but i offered my tons of greeting cards and she accepted it, notarized affividavit of support, chatlogs instead of phonebills ( i brought with me my 1 box of globe prepaid cards ) call card bills, tax transcripts, emails, pictures, too bad i was not able to show them our picture book ( it cannot be bent on the slot ), original employment letters, original bank statement.. that's it!! 3. while submitting all the documents she asked me, she started asking my complete name, age, my work: fiancee's name, age, what is she doing in the US and does she still lives with her mom? and what interested her most was how Michelle and I met, since when do I know her, how we communicated for such a long time, etc etc etc.. SHE WAS IN AWE AFTER LISTENING TO MY REVELATIONS!!! 4. after that friendly pre-screening she told to go back to my seat and wait for my name to be flashed again so she could get my fingerprints and not to line up at window 33, i did it after 5 minutes.... 5. In about 10 minutes, my number is flashed again and oh my God!! window 30 . Marissa was called first then mayeth and my turn. We were almost simultaneous in entering our own cubicles. 6. I waited for about a minute and was able to say APOSTLE'S CREED exactly when the applicant went out of the cubicle. As I was entering the cubicle, the kind consul greeted me and welcomed me to the US embassy and told me to sit down and relax.. after a while he told me to raise my right hand and I swore for the truthfulness of anything i would say and declare to him. I don't know if it's just a coincidence coz he had the same set of questions and again got really interested with how Michelle and I started our relationship as that with the lady in WINDOW 22. And i easily responded to all his questions. He did npot even bother to ask me additional documents that I had although I was showing all to him what I have. he was too busy working on his computer while talking to me and whispering to himself that he got all the info he needed. Then to finalize his interview with me, he verified my finger print using my left thumb ... and that's it!!! 3 minutes is done!!! 7. I was waiting for him to say something if I am approved or not and as he rose up to his seat, he just said "Congrats and we'll see you at the next window !!! and walked away from his seat...... tsk tsk tsk.. i had no opportunity to present my request letter to pick up.... twa's already 10:25 a.m. 8. I went to back to my seat and Marissa was already there, after 3 minutes Mayeth followed. We waited again for our names to be called... i don't know but the two ladies were the first one to be called at window 38. they got their claim stub and all the documents submitted earlier. After 3 more minutes my name was called and I tried to present my request letter there to the Filipino rep but she turned me down and asked her if I could still go back to the consul but she said I can't. And so I settled for DELROS DELIVERY... 9. God, please help me once again to have my visa and passport before my flight on the 15th!!! AMEN. 10. The three of us treated ourselves with a lunch at Chowking - with my ultimate LOMI!!! SARAP!!! Some say it's tough during the interview date, yes it is!! But what makes it tough is that when you have not enough documents to show ( it's better to have or complete them rather than to scratch your head coz you don't have such ) especially that we are in a case-to-case basis., that of having co-sponsors, divorced fiance/fiancee....etc.. One thing more, you should internalize all your answers feeling the genuiness of your love and truthfulness of your promises and vow to your fiance/fiancee..... and you can easily respond to the pre-screener and consul. That's my experience for the day and after the lunch upon chacking-out at the hotel i called on Michelle to tell the good news as I was signing to YM on the internet shop beside the hotel. WOW and congratz again! Thank you for sharing!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-02-07 08:55:00
Philippines	Memoirs of a USC (Feb 7th interview and approval)	Congratulations!!!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-02-07 23:59:00
Philippines	approved US Passport	Congratulations!!!!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-02-12 10:10:00
Philippines	some mistakes on my name on my NOA2 copy	QUOTE (joyce_peter @ Feb 12 2008, 07:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> my name is suppose to be two words Mary Joyce and on the NOA2 wa only one word Maryjoyce... is this a big problem? any help is highly appreciated..thanks If I were you I would write the service center that sent you your NOA2 right away to clarify the problem. I would also call them up asap since the next step is the USEManila. You never know.. even though I don't think its going to be a major issue...it's best that you just make sure everything is covered. Edited by djturbo, 12 February 2008 - 09:41 PM.	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-02-12 21:38:00
Philippines	July Filers received NOA2 in January waiting for NVC Case Number	Congratulations!!!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-01-28 20:27:00
Philippines	approved medical	CongratZZZ!!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-02-08 00:09:00
Philippines	ANSWERED PRAYER - my interview experience, jan 8, 2008	Congratulations!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-01-09 10:07:00
Philippines	In Shock	QUOTE (natashenika @ Feb 14 2008, 10:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> djturbo congratulation on your approval nice gift for Valentine's Day Thank you, Natashenika!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-02-14 20:01:00
Philippines	In Shock	QUOTE (Roserick @ Jan 29 2008, 12:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Confessing to the Dr. of taking illegal drugs in the past. Can cause Permanent ban to the US. I am really sorry for the OP... Sometimes honesty can get you in big trouble.. She should have never mentioned it.. I mean they won't see that on her system anyways.. Good Luck.. I hope a miracle happens for you.. Yeap! Seen it multiple times on this site!! Should have never said anything about drug use..	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-01-29 13:47:00
Philippines	QUESTIONS THAT NEED URGENT ANSWERS!!!	QUOTE (Roserick @ Jan 20 2008, 06:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (shes @ Jan 20 2008, 02:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> u knw those sort of questions that smart persons have in mind. (no more, no less.) if youre the type of person who just follows to whatever commands people tells you, better be careful.. better to ask 1st than keep moving without knowing. What do you want me to do? Do you want me to go to DELBROS? "Hey I have paid my PHP650... I wanna see what you do with my papers from start to finish.. I wanna see if that PHP650 is worth paying.." If you don't want to pay for it FINE! Nobody is forcing anyone here... And excuse me.. I am not following what people tells me.. I think before I act, As far as I know that info about the Docs Verification is on the USEM website.. So what I suggest you is don't be lazy and read before you start asking. Hey BUDDY Chill and Cool Down!!! Be Cool Man..!! I know you know what that means living in NVC heeheh!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-01-20 10:05:00
Philippines	QUESTIONS THAT NEED URGENT ANSWERS!!!	QUOTE (lady_anne @ Jan 18 2008, 01:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> oh did that sound like I was mad? No I wasn't. In fact, I had the wacko smiley on that remark... am sorry turbo... it wasn't like a bad remark really. Its okay I was not offended at all by what you said "lady_anne" truely. Like I said I was only making a silly joke to "Marie_9" whom is really my asawa!! Now lets all continue and enjoying our VJourney on this site Happily!! Edited by djturbo, 18 January 2008 - 09:05 PM.	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-01-18 21:03:00
Philippines	QUESTIONS THAT NEED URGENT ANSWERS!!!	QUOTE (lady_anne @ Jan 17 2008, 09:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I must say that those questions asked are hardly silly JOKING!!!!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-01-17 23:19:00
Philippines	QUESTIONS THAT NEED URGENT ANSWERS!!!	QUOTE (marie_9 @ Jan 17 2008, 08:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (raquel_1208 @ Jan 17 2008, 06:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lady_anne @ Jan 17 2008, 07:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> thank you so much honeybear. so I still need to wait for the appointment letter? Is that included in the packet that I am waiting from the Embassy? I thought I can just present the schedules I got from the visa appointment online. I wonder when I will receive my packet with the appointment letter. I really want to have my early medical on Feb 5&6. My packet arrived a month before my interview. You can have your medical if you really need to. Just print 2 copies of the appointment you got online Hi, just wana ask how to get the appointment letter online? I mean, what's the link to get there cuz am afraid I will get my packet late also. thank you. Who is that Lady asking this silly questions?? Hm, I could have gave her the answer...	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-01-17 22:08:00
Philippines	CR-1	QUOTE (Noki @ Feb 15 2008, 06:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Alex and Maricel, Conratulations! Noel & Neki Thank you so much so very much, we are so very happy. Only thing remain now is a visa in hand. Come on Visa hurry it up!!! heheh Edited by djturbo, 15 February 2008 - 08:22 PM.	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-02-15 20:18:00
Philippines	CR-1	QUOTE (Jimmy and Angela @ Feb 15 2008, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> congrats Turbo. I hope you are both very happy in your new life together Thanks Buddy, good luck on your journey!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-02-15 18:14:00
Philippines	CR-1	Thank you to everyone and all the VJ family. Enjoy life to the fullest!!! Good luck!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-02-14 12:19:00
Philippines	CR-1	QUOTE (Roserick @ Feb 13 2008, 09:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh my god.. I feel so jealous.. Hehehehe.... Congratz!! djturbo Wish you all the best.. Sure my wife will call her later to congratulate her!! As for me.. Enjoyin myself under the hot sunny weather of Pampanga.. HAHHA, Don't talk about Pampanga cuz your going to make me feel Jealous hehe! THank you all and Roserick Good luck on ur coming Interview too !!!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-02-13 23:01:00
Philippines	CR-1	WOHOO!!! MY WIFE was Approved on CR-1 today Feb 14 in Manila. I called her and she told me the good news!! ALRIGHT!!! Thank you All for the wonderful help and support!!!! Good luck to the Rest still waiting!!! Always Remember that GOD IS GREAT!!!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-02-13 22:52:00
Philippines	We passed the medical	Congratulations!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-02-14 12:17:00
Philippines	Medical Exam	QUOTE (dennis777 @ Feb 15 2008, 05:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'll ask this question on behalf of a fellow petitioner. Would Herpes 2 be a issue ? It is an STD. Am sorry to say about I believe your going to have problems with this issue. Herpes 1 and 2 are a very contagious virus that we don't need more of it here in the States. I really hope am wrong but again good luck!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-02-15 14:40:00
Philippines	Anyone Flying to Manila	QUOTE (Jartu63 @ Feb 17 2008, 03:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am flying down to Manila on February 28th via Chicago/Tokyo to Manila. anybody else on these dates? Have fun for us buddy. How I wish I could join you there. Miss PI so much really. Take care and be careful...!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-02-17 21:03:00
Philippines	Visa Arrived	Congratulations!!! We just receive a text from Delbros saying they are going to starting delivery on our visa this coming few days. I can't wait to receive ours too!!!	djturbo	Male	Philippines	2008-02-18 00:11:00