Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Philippines	Her first job here in America!	Hello Everyone, My beloved wife has started her first job here in America. Its only part time to start till her pregnancy gets a bit less stressful. Now she can pay taxes just like everyone else! She is working for a local day care in the nursery taking care of 14 new babies!! What kind of first job did your SO do when she/he first got here in the US? Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-10 10:46:00
Philippines	Your Filipino Wife/Fiancée	I agree! My wife is the most honorable woman I have ever met. I am extremely luckly to have her in my life. I would die defending her without a nano-second's thought! -Phil QUOTE (ddartt1 @ Aug 30 2009, 11:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (AbbynSheryl @ Aug 21 2009, 04:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i never think about anything like that. i love her blindly and i trust my wife completely. no trust no love no relation...... abby n sheryl	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-14 11:46:00
Philippines	If you could be SOMEBODY ...	I think I would like to come back as Jenna Jameson's fingers....	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-14 11:31:00
Philippines	poverty guidelines..	Do you know how old they are? I think if they are over 21 years old they don't count... -Phil QUOTE (ilovedo @ Sep 14 2009, 10:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hi again,,, i just want to know about dealing the poverty guidelines. We are not yet filing the K1 visa but i just want to make it sure that everything is alright.. My fiance has two sons living in other state. Then, few weeks ago, they came at my fiance's place to find a work. In short, they are now living with my fiance. But I am sure, they will find their own place once they have settled everything in terms of their work activities.. My question is: What if we file the K1 visa? does his sons will be counted as another household members although they were born form another state? which poverty guideline it will fall? thank you very much..	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-14 11:33:00
Philippines	Question about POE and claiming baggage...	All 3 times I came back from the Philippines, I arrived at both LAX and SFO. Everytime I was required to go through customs before I claimed my baggage. Every time I was out of customs and waiting for my bags too!! Phil QUOTE (sojen @ Sep 15 2009, 01:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Lancelotte25 @ Sep 15 2009, 01:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am working in an International Airport, as far as I know, before you get to your luggage, from the jetway, you will go direct to the immigration and lastly to claim your luggage at the Baggage Claim area. Based on experience, I went to immigration first before claiming the luggage.	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-15 09:43:00
Philippines	Physical Blessings	Next step is the interview!! I am sure you will pass that too!! LÜvtechwifey: I think you are correct, she arrived at 4:30am, I also believe that this is much too early. My Shirr arrive at about 7AM and was able to complete her medical in good time. -P QUOTE (LÜvtechwifey @ Sep 15 2009, 01:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> wow!!! congratulations!!! I'm goin to have my medical soon, this really helped me see the scenario at St. Lukes. sis, what do you mean by "In Day 1 got there at 4:30 finish at 10am", you got there 4:30 Am? Edited by PhiLandShiR, 15 September 2009 - 09:39 AM.	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-15 09:39:00
Philippines	Western Union Receipt?	I agree with this. Shirr was never asked about any money she received from me. But she had all the paper with her to show it. I do believe that her councel person decided to grant the visa when Shirr was asked about my birthdate and she replied "Today" I had specially set up the interview to fall on my birth date! I figured it would do 2 things, one, make it easy for her to remember, not that she needed any help on that. And 2, show her counsel that she knew all the details about me. She said her counsel's face lite up in a big smile as soon as she said "Today!" A bit of reverse psychology never hurts!! -Phil QUOTE (ErosandSally @ Aug 2 2009, 02:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We are getting a little bit paranoid here.... those receipt was exactly what i shown for evidence for the initial I-129f filing plus phone logs and some picture and regular mail(very little) + receipts from trips there and it was approved, it will be same for the Embassy interview in approximate a month from now. I doubt it will raise a red flag....i think there are OTHER issues that will raise a red flag like not remembering the day or moment of the engagement, not knowing particulars about you fiance such family, kids,divorce,job etc,etc But in the end...do what you feel comfortable with and be calm and prepared for the interview... Best wishes....	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-15 14:25:00
Philippines	SOME QUESTIONS	I bet it is pretty hard indeed. Just hang in there. Everyone here is praying for you!! I do not know what questions you might be asked because our AOS was transfered to CSC with no interview required. I am sure that someone here will be able to answer your questions. Take care! Phil QUOTE (pinoy&pinay @ Sep 15 2009, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hi everyone... i received my interview date for my AOS... (which will be next month).. BUT MY HUSBAND IS CURRENTLY DEPLOYED (HE IS IN THE MILITARY).. here are my question: 1. what are the likely questions that they will ask me (since my husband is not here and im so so nervous... ) 2. will i just bring his deployment orders to explain why he is not here (will that be enough?).. i really need to know what i need now.. since sending a letter from that remote place takes ages... and internet is not always available (sorry for being so emotional right now ... going through this process with my husband so far from me is hard..) THANK YOU... AND GOD BLESS EVERYONE	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-15 14:12:00
Philippines	Employment "Type" & K2 Visa's	Even as a contract worker you will still get a paycheck. As long as you have those pay stubs you should be ok. It shows that you have income. I was not aware of any 'requirement' by any embassy that a person stay away from contract work... -Phil QUOTE (Road 2 Peace Arch @ Sep 16 2009, 12:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My fiancée lives and works in Vancouver, BC Canada. Her 19 year old daughter lives in the Philippines. My petition for them has now arrived at the Vancouver Consulate from the NVC. This week I have been in touch with the Vancouver Consulate regarding the K2 processing for the daughter in the Philippines and they will transfer the case to the Embassy in Manila once they have completed the K1 processing in Vancouver for my Fiancée. Good news. My specific question regards my "employment" and how the Manila Embassy views it. Since the K2 Visa is a derivative of the mothers K1, this question about my employment may be moot to begin with but I'll ask it anyway. First some background. Like a lot of folks, I lost my job at the end of July. In the meantime, I've been interviewing and expect to have an offer by the end of this month or October 15th. I don't expect my employment to be an issue by the time my fiancée has her interview in November or December. Knock on wood My dilemma is really the type of employment I accept. In my field, software/IT, there are a couple of types of employment that can be pursued. One is as a full-time employee and the other as a "Contract" worker. I've always been a salary man vs. a contract worker but I like some opportunities presenting themselves now for a contract gig. I know the former is preferred or required by some Embassies and others regard the total package submitted for the I-134 as acceptable as long as you meet the guidelines. I'm wondering if there is a hard and fast rule at the Manila Embassy against "Contract" workers regardless of how highly compensated you have been in the past or would be in the future? Anyone have an opinion of how it really is in Manila? Again, this whole question may be moot since I would assume the Vancouver Consulate is really the organization that will make the determination on the K1 but I might be wrong. In closing, there is also the I-864 requirements later on to deal with and I will review those as well. Thanks.	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-16 13:52:00
Philippines	New Passport, should i INFORM Embassy?	Well... if you look at the big picture.... the world will come to an end in Dec 2012 so you really don't need one... At least according the the Mayans... And maybe Nostradamus, depending on how you read his writtings... -P QUOTE (candy_sweet @ Sep 16 2009, 03:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> this is how it goes.... I have a Green Passport the time my husband submitted the photocopy of it to NVC for the DS-230, supposedly it will expire this coming Nov. 2012, but I decided to have it renewed to the machine readable passport (maroon). Now that my passport is different from the one my husband submitted to NVC, DO I NEED TO INFORM EMBASSY? (btw, my case is already forwarded to USEM Manila)...thanks and i hope i can get some answers here....	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-16 10:56:00
Philippines	after approval...	I would suggest an early start. Others have arrived mid day and done well. It seems to be a matter of luck as to how busy St.Lukes is on any given day. I would arrive at 7:00AM with some snacks and a light coat and plan to make a day of it. Wear flat shoes that fit well as you will be walking a lot. Phil QUOTE (marriedtomrg @ Sep 17 2009, 10:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi thepizzadude. We got our interview date for October 8. Thanks for your tips! They worked for me, even though me and our daughter Pippo are K3 and K4, respectively. My husband called DOS yesterday (Sep 16) and confirmed our file was in the USEM Manila system. When I called the USEM call center this morning, got the appointment. We're doing our medicals are on October 1 and 2 (Thu and Fri)! What's the best time to go? QUOTE (thepizzadude @ Sep 17 2009, 12:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Don't wait on the embassy to send you anything or you may get old. Go to this page and learn all you need to...Call them and see if they have your package yet and set an appointment. http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf This page is about Setting Appointments: http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3238.html Has she/he got all the paperwork ready yet, is the medical done. Go to St Lukes -- send her a copy of the letter from NVC, email or mail your choice: it's walk in so don't worry best to go Tues-Thurs to avoid rush. Medicals are valid for 6 months. Info about medical is at the wwwfk1en.pdf link above. Check this site for more info on the visa process in Manila: http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3023.html Check up on the CFO seminar he/she will need either before or after but definitely before he/she can LEAVE the country Look HERE: http://www.cfo.gov.ph/emig_manila.htm	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-17 11:13:00
Philippines	Affidavit of Support	Neither, the damn container is the wrong size. QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Sep 17 2009, 07:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Mr.&Mrs.A @ Sep 16 2009, 09:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The Instructions for the letter from your employer says to state the "Yearly Salary". Can you also use the term "Annual Income" just as well? My income is a combination of salary & commission. I'm just trying to be certain I do this correctly. Thanks! Is your cup Half Filled or Half Empty?	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-17 11:17:00
Philippines	What do you do to pass the time while waiting without going crazy?	Might be easier to just go crazy and be done with it.... QUOTE (Bob 4 Anna @ Sep 14 2009, 10:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's now been 7 1/2 months since I held her in my arms... We're both having "moments of insanity"... Since the local diving season opened mid April I've logged 60 dives, diving roughly 3 out of 4 weekends! I find that the preparation, actual diving and everything that comes after the dive serves as a good distraction. It has also helped me further my goal of getting certified as a Master Scuba Diver Trainer as I've advanced to Rescue Diver Certification and earned 5 Speciality Certifications, working on #6, #s 7 & 8 are planned for this winter {Ice Diver} and next spring {Solo Diver}. My wife is also a Certified Diver so this is an activity we'll enjoy together after she gets here. So, please both PH wifes & fiancees and USC husbands & fiances, tell me how do you distract yourself from the wait part of "Hurry up and Wait"? PS: Any FilAm couples who dive (especially if your within 6 hr drive of Chicago suburbs) contact us, we're always looking for dive buddies and it would be nice to have a dive group who've been through the who VISA Journey...	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-15 14:28:00
Philippines	What do you do to pass the time while waiting without going crazy?	Ahhhh... the light finally comes on... Yup, looks like you are very close indeed. Good luck!! I am sure its almost over now. -Phil QUOTE (Bob 4 Anna @ Sep 14 2009, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Phil, I didn't file the paperwork until 2 1/2 months after I returned. I wanted to be 1000% sure I understood the process and had the paperwork correct. I sent the I-130 in mid April and we're currently at NVC, all fees paid with AOS received {but not processed yet} and the DS-230 sent Saturday from PH so we're close to the end. QUOTE (PhiLandShiR @ Sep 14 2009, 10:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> WOW, 7 1/2 months, I would have expected your paperwork to be complete by now... Others here would know better but maybe its time to start making some noise to you congressman about the delay. I was thinking that the timeline was down to under 6 months now... I would almost be going crazy myself after that long... -Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-14 11:17:00
Philippines	What do you do to pass the time while waiting without going crazy?	WOW, 7 1/2 months, I would have expected your paperwork to be complete by now... Others here would know better but maybe its time to start making some noise to you congressman about the delay. I was thinking that the timeline was down to under 6 months now... I would almost be going crazy myself after that long... -Phil QUOTE (Bob 4 Anna @ Sep 14 2009, 10:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's now been 7 1/2 months since I held her in my arms... We're both having "moments of insanity"... Since the local diving season opened mid April I've logged 60 dives, diving roughly 3 out of 4 weekends! I find that the preparation, actual diving and everything that comes after the dive serves as a good distraction. It has also helped me further my goal of getting certified as a Master Scuba Diver Trainer as I've advanced to Rescue Diver Certification and earned 5 Speciality Certifications, working on #6, #s 7 & 8 are planned for this winter {Ice Diver} and next spring {Solo Diver}. My wife is also a Certified Diver so this is an activity we'll enjoy together after she gets here. So, please both PH wifes & fiancees and USC husbands & fiances, tell me how do you distract yourself from the wait part of "Hurry up and Wait"? PS: Any FilAm couples who dive (especially if your within 6 hr drive of Chicago suburbs) contact us, we're always looking for dive buddies and it would be nice to have a dive group who've been through the who VISA Journey...	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-14 10:56:00
Philippines	Looking for a friend	Hi, I sure understand the financial troubles issue. Its not easy in the US at this time... Do your best to work with your husband to get your AOS filed as soon as you can. I know that will make you feel a lot better for sure. Also, because you have internet, get connected with your old friends back home by using Yahoo Messenger or MSN. If you have a web cam you can chat with your family and friends as well as see them. My Shirr uses her cam to chat with her family and all the cousins back home. Maybe even get Skype setup. It has much better video for low bandwidth connections as might be the case with your friends and family at home. I am sure many of the ladies here would be happy to connect an chat with you too. Everyone here is really your new family. If we don't all pull together here it becomes a very lonely place for sure. Hang in there. It does get better. I think the economy is starting to improve so hopefully your hubby will be able to get started on the paperwork for your AOS. In fact, maybe you can research what is needed and get things filled out as well as collect the information required and get it all set to mail in advance. Find anything you can to use your time and I bet pretty soon you will find some friends and things will be better. Take care, we all care about you!! Phil & Shirr QUOTE (Mrs_reno @ Sep 16 2009, 07:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Keysersoze @ Sep 16 2009, 07:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I believe California QUOTE (JosMeg12 @ Sep 16 2009, 07:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Mrs_reno @ Sep 16 2009, 07:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi everyone, I'm anjelee, i got here in us 5 months ago..and got married already but we haven't file AOS yet, im pretty bored here...i dont have friends and i dont even go out:( so my issue is..im looking for a friend that who lived here in stockton:) so maybe that way..im not gonna think to go back to phils anymore..cause my loneliness is killing me:( my hubby worked at night...so i spend my night alone..!! Please feel free to be my friend.. Hi! What state is Stockton in? Thank you! for the advice i appreciate it...actaully i have my ways to keep myself busy..but i missed to go out and having friends around me:( i have lots in phils and i used to go out and have fun with them...but here i dont have anyone but my hubby...and hes always at work too..even weekend we dont go out just sometimes...i already told him to file but hes having a financial problem..so we still waiting when he can..thanks alot:)	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-17 10:58:00
Philippines	YEEHA!!	QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Sep 16 2009, 07:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It will take a little longer up in Iowa. I heard ya'll are still on the Pony Express Method Blah blah blah!	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-17 15:06:00
Philippines	YEEHA!!	For all you folks waiting on Green Cards, looks like CSC is finally getting on the ball. Shirr's should arrive now in about 10 days or so I guess. I got the email stating Card production ordered. And just this morning I got another one about Notice mailed welcoming the new permanent resident. I know lots of people who already are over here from the Phils also read these posts so I posted here cause I am so very happy!!! Now I have 21 months to rest... Like get real... with a baby on the way... I get to rest... not a chance...	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-16 10:14:00
Philippines	interview passed	Congrats!!! Have a safe flight to the US and Welcome to America!! QUOTE (.MythaG- @ Sep 16 2009, 07:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> pink slippppppppppppppppppp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-21 12:06:00
Philippines	Is Petitioners Passport needed for Manila Interview?	Shirr had copies of my details page and of every entry and exit stamp. She was never asked to show it but why risk it? There is no such thing as paper waste in this process. The better you can prove things the better it is for you. -Phil QUOTE (JANETandLYLE @ Sep 16 2009, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (AbbynSheryl @ Sep 16 2009, 01:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> my wife was never asked to show my passport copy but she had it with her. good luck abby n sheryl Must i send every single page of my passport to my fiance?	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-16 10:48:00
Philippines	Is it too early for her to start getting together her stuff?	What you might also do is have your SO take some medical tests at the local clinic. While these are of no value to St Lukes, they can remove some stress if they show all is good. If they do show a problem, you can spend the time between now and your medical working to get them resolved. Good Luck! Phil QUOTE (charlie&pam @ Sep 21 2009, 11:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi everyone!!!! I just got off the fed-ex website and the USCIS has received my package!!!!! The countdown begins!!!! My question in simple I talked to the soon to be wifey last night and she said that she went and got her police clearance,an affidavit ( her bc had a letter of it had her names spelled Pamila instead of Pamela) and her passport photos.......she also got something else that for the life of me I cant remember what it is now(i think cemonar)!!!! lol......she said that today she is going to get her NBI clearance and Passport. My question is if she is doing all this too soon? Will she have to do it all over again when the interview is closer or will it be ok? Thanks VJr's!!!!!......WE ARE ON OUR WAY!!!!	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-21 12:02:00
Philippines	Just wanted to thank everyone!!!!	You are very welcome!! We all want the very best for everyone. The only dumb question is the one that is not asked. Good luck! Safe Journeys! -Phil QUOTE (charlie&pam @ Sep 22 2009, 09:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just wanted to tahnk everyone for all your help and advice!!!!!!.......I really don't know what I would do without all of you!!!!!........you all calm me down and make my day go by so much faster at work!!!! Thank You all again!!!!!	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-22 12:52:00
Philippines	All the pregnant ladies	Oh yes, the salivating is driving her crazy!! She also lost her taste for rice. I think this was the hardest part. Shirr really loves her rice. We have changed most everything to unscented now. She hates the house cause it 'smells bad'... She has not developed any dislike for any people so I can be greatfull for that. oh, she says that toothpaste smells really bad. It seems that almost everything tastes really bitter. Even something as basic as an antiacid... and her heartburn is driving her to tears... We got some sample pills from the doctor that really helped her but the insurance company would not pay for them until we tried everything else cause they were 'too expensive'... I expect by the time we try everything else she won't need them any more... which I also suspect is the motive behind the insurance company balking at paying for them... QUOTE (HappyDancer @ Sep 9 2009, 03:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know how that feels Phil. MY pregnancy was so bad, I lost almost 15 lbs just because I could not keep anything down after I eat, especially. I was salivating most of the time, sensitive to smell and scents, I even hated my bath soap and shampoo and conditioner I have to change all of it to unscented. I dislike a few people all of a suddn... It was awful and a lot of it is because of the hormones. I keep throwing up since I was 2 weeks on the way until I was about 6 months. I only started eating rice again when I was already 5 months pregnant. Kinda rough, but my mom told me she was the same with my brother too. The second pregnancy was not as bad. Tell Shir to hang in there. It's all worth it in the end. Congrats!	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-09 15:27:00
Philippines	All the pregnant ladies	Greetings Everyone, My poor sweetheart is so sick from her pregnancy. I know in my heart that its almost over now cause she is just finishing her first trimester but it is so painful to see her so sick. She spoke to her mother and sisters about how sick she was and they all said that they were also very ill in their first trimester of their first pregnancy's. I guess maybe there is some genetic issues for the sickness cause many women never have any illness and some are so bad they end up in a hospital. Seems like Shirr is getting hit pretty hard. How did you survive your first trimester? Was it really bad or did you just sail through it? Did you have the same problems on your second child? Just looking for some thoughts from all who have gone through this before. -Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-09 10:49:00
Philippines	my fiancee is scared about the interview	One thing that Shirr and I did was to use the sample questions I found here on VJ. These were questions that others had been asked at their interview. They covered things like family names and where they lived. Things about me. Our address here in the US and all such things. We went over how she should respond. To offer her proofs to show she knew her stuff! She even had a small note from my mother telling her welcome to the family!! But when all was said and done, she was not asked more than my birthdate and our address. But knowing all the answers made her much more at easy with the whole thing. I am sure she will do just fine. -Phil QUOTE (badger @ Sep 22 2009, 08:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> She thinks that because she doesn't have a very good work experience that they will denie her. Because she has only worked as a saleslady. Will they even care about that at the embassy.	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-23 09:58:00
Philippines	Shirr just called	Yes I heard that from Shirr. I hope its a simple request to fill up!! Good luck!! Phil QUOTE (loveusomuchhoney @ Sep 23 2009, 11:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (PhiLandShiR @ Sep 21 2009, 05:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Holy Cow!! CSC is really on the ball this month. Shirr just called to tell me that she got her Green Card in the mail today!! We only got the notice that it was sent to production just last week. I hope everyone who is waiting for NOA2 gets just as prompt service!!! Phil CONGRATS! Joan and I just got the RFE information today and will be mailing back to CSC to morrow and we hope all goes well now and to get this step over with soon.	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-23 12:26:00
Philippines	Shirr just called	No no, I do not think he is stupid. He is from Texas... That is much worse that being stupid. Everyone here in the US knows to make allowances for those from Texas... QUOTE (FrombeachParadise @ Sep 23 2009, 07:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> he deserves it...he's stup*d...	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-09-23 10:02:00
Philippines	help mga sis!!!!!!!!!!	When I scheduled our interview I was told that a week between the medical and the interview was required and the scheduler would not allow me any fewer days. Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-01-23 16:56:00
Philippines	Medical papers	Hello eeveryone, Shir is headed to her medical on Tuesday and I want to make sure she has all the required papers. !. Passport 2. 2 copies of the ID page from her passport 3. the letter she got in the mail from the USEm 3. A print of the emailed interview confirmation letter 4. 3 passport style, 2x2 pics 5. Medical fee payment 6. 2 black ball pens 7. a copy of the NOA2 8. ...??? Anything else you can think of?? Thanks!! Phil Edited by PhiLandShiR, 25 January 2009 - 09:45 PM.	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-01-25 21:44:00
Philippines	To All Pinays	QUOTE (franksonb @ Jan 10 2009, 09:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Try to call Department Of Health near you, because they have a program for family planning or you can send money to the Phils and ask someone to buy for you there and send it here. I sent money to the Phils to buy for my antibiotics there. Please understand that any drug you bring into the country that is on the approved list of the FDA and requires a perscription or is not on that list is against the law. This is why we can't bring drugs from Canada.... And you can be deported... GWN	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-01-17 19:46:00
Philippines	APPROVED NOTICE	QUOTE (edp333 @ Jan 22 2009, 09:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulatons!! The next step will be to wait a couple weeks and start calling the NVC. I have not kept up with how slow or quick the USCIS is sending aprovals to the NVC. It took them about 3 weeks to mail mine to Manila and for Manila to get it loaded into their computers. Good luck and Speedy Journey!! Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-01-22 22:15:00
Philippines	On the way!	QUOTE (ray77755 @ Jan 26 2009, 08:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No one warned me a K-1 could take 11 months Hell if you knew in advance it was going to take that long you might not have done it!! Good luck and I wish you both great happyness Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-01-26 22:05:00
Philippines	Waiting for my appointment letter from USEM	You or your SO should start calling the embassy now to schedule your interview. Our paperwork took about 10 days to arrive and get entered into the embassy computer systems. Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-01-21 08:53:00
Philippines	My Favorite Philippine Food	I don't get it...	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-01-27 10:39:00
Philippines	Medical Exam	QUOTE (johnrey123 @ Jan 29 2009, 08:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello everyone, I just want to ask if anyone here know where to take a Medical Exam for Australian Visa. Thanks This is the forum for Philippines, post in the one for Australia and you will get better responce. Also I suggest you look on the USEm web site for Australia, I am sure your answers are there. Good luck!! Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-01-29 10:37:00
Philippines	St Lukes did not keep her passport!!	I think if your interview date is very close to your medical date they return the passport so you have it at the interview. Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-01-28 21:34:00
Philippines	St Lukes did not keep her passport!!	Thank you for all the kind words. Shir has been stressing a lot over this whole deal and I know its been hard on her. I am still positive about this and try to best to show only encouragment but so many things in this entire process seem to change not only day to day but person to person. It almost like the ordeal is designed to weed out any who lack courage and determination. Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-01-28 09:51:00
Philippines	St Lukes did not keep her passport!!	I am really worried. St Lukes did not keep Shir's passport at the end of the first day. Nothing was said about something being wrong but she still has her passport. Is this a problem? How many people kept their passport till the second day?? Shir says she is scheduled to return for shots, she will get 3, I am thinking this is a good thing. She is really depressed right now and I can't think of anything to say that would cheer her up...	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-01-28 09:01:00
Philippines	done with medical...finallly!	QUOTE (psychosweetie @ Jan 29 2009, 08:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hello to all vj friends, i just want to share my happiness and experiences i have had when i was taking my medical last jan 26,28. it was a very long and boring process with the all the waiting and waiting me and my kids encountered. first day was like a a roller coaster. dont forget to bring your kids' immunization records and have it photocopied twice. they need that for their records. bring three 2x2 colored pics with white background and write your names at the back. have your appointment letter photocopied too cause they want that attached to your records too. hmm...lemme see what else? well i think im having braindrain...tired i guess...ill just post whatever else i think of. for now, i will get some sleep and thank god for helping us pass the medical exams. thank god we are all clear....next....interview....bye for now and thank you to all who have helped us so far. Congrats!!! I know its a big relief to have that all done!!	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-01-29 10:34:00
Philippines	She PASSED!!!!	QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Jan 29 2009, 04:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Go Ahead and buy a rice cooker and order TFC (The Filipino Channel). She is soon to be here I told her I was going to get a rice cooker an she told me, 'No, No, I want to pick it out' So I guess we will be shopping for many things indeed I am so happy now	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-01-29 08:29:00