ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
US Citizenship General DiscussionChinook completed her biometrics one week early
Congrats on that "one step closer" and thanks for some of the best advice around! :yes:
abner137MalePhilippines2012-07-17 16:42:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCitizen Chinook !!!
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abner137MalePhilippines2012-09-11 16:37:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 NOA1 - paper notice only?

Should I be alarmed if it's been like 9 business days? It seems like everyone's been getting their NOA1s sooner and cash checked!!! WTH?!?! ahhhh


you might as well start practicing patience right now.......you'll need it. Good luck!:)
abner137MalePhilippines2012-06-12 11:44:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionQuestion about status on USCIS Website

Ok, I went to the website to check status, and it still says initial review. We have already had our bio metrics appointment back in April.

However, on the site, I saw this at the bottom of the page:

OMB control no. 1615-0080

Expiration date 6-30-2012

Not sure what that means... any thoughts?


A number issued by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Forms issued by the federal government are required to have one of these numbers on them. For the purpose of your case status the number is meaningless. :thumbs:
abner137MalePhilippines2012-06-28 17:16:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPut life on hold?
Lol...Obama...it's a broken system no matter who the puppet is in the white house.
abner137MalePhilippines2012-09-07 06:48:00
PhilippinesMy Philippina's Driving Lessons.
LOL...yuh... that's the funniest topic I've seen so far....XD

I can't wait....lots of state land driving to start...the funniest thing is my fiance doesn't want to learn....she wants to ride a motorcycle...IN MICHIGAN!
emmm... for a few months at best..

We'll keep you posted.

Thanks for keeping it light...
abner137MalePhilippines2012-05-24 21:03:00
PhilippinesDetroit area

Anyone here from Detroit area?



:yes:
abner137MalePhilippines2012-05-30 21:27:00
PhilippinesThread about nothing

Seems like the perfect thread to post this story:

We were eating dinner a couple of nights ago and Jessa said these words, "I think I'm getting tired of rice."

I was speechless.


no rice for you!! :P
abner137MalePhilippines2012-06-02 10:12:00
PhilippinesMy BabyGirl got her K1 VISA approved today
Congratulations and good luck...... :dance:
abner137MalePhilippines2012-06-04 20:28:00
PhilippinesFast Courier to Philippines?

I agree. I would not dream of sending anything important by Mail to the Philippines. For sure don't use it to send important docs. I used Fedex with good results. Most of the stuff.


You all just talked me out of using first class anymore, even though I've never had a problem in years..and lots of important AND expensive things...maybe it's because from hayseed town america to hayseed town philippines...cause god knows I am not that lucky........ :no:
abner137MalePhilippines2012-06-07 13:45:00
PhilippinesFast Courier to Philippines?

What courier does everyone use to send documents to the Philippines the fastest way?

first class mail is the best bang for your buck....its usually only 10 days or so from michigan to davao...i would imagine fed ex would be the fastest, but you'll pay for it.........

good luck.
abner137MalePhilippines2012-05-24 20:34:00
Philippinesflights
I've used many of those above all with good or great results, travelocity probably the best of those....but since i found this site, i've never got a better deal anywhere else, last minute can be cheaper sometimes too.
ASAP Tickets

:thumbs:
abner137MalePhilippines2012-06-09 18:31:00
PhilippinesManila too dangerous for my fiancee to stay there...

So you're saying that Manila is no more dangerous than Bronson, MS?


lol....Bronson is a rough town....:rofl:
abner137MalePhilippines2012-06-12 11:01:00
PhilippinesManila too dangerous for my fiancee to stay there...

We have no idea of where a decent residential area is in Manila. That is the point.




We know about Mindanao and your assumption that she is “safe” there is incorrect. It too, is a very dangerous place. She's had some close calls there. But now we have to deal with Manila. Just because she’s survived in Mindanao in areas she knows well, doesn’t mean that she’ll be able to avoid danger in a strange town on another island 600 miles away.




She doesn’t know anyone in Manila. There is no trusted friend to help. There MAY be a young distant cousin who is in the Army and apparently stationed in Manila, but the information is vague and his mother just passed away, so she's trying to gather more data to see if he could actually help.



As far as Manila....it's a big city, common sense goes a long way. If you can't be there and no relative can travel with her, just get a hotel near the embassy and use the cabs through them....Mindanao....that is kind of vague....everyone knows where the problems are in the west, I've never felt threatened anywhere on the island...stop giving the south a bad rap... :angry:

Good Luck and Congratulations!!! :thumbs:
abner137MalePhilippines2012-06-06 16:57:00
Philippinestwo weeks in the philippines

I am already married and she is here so it is not an issue. I think I need a job change. Anyone ever looked at their life and thought ? I could make a lot less money and be a lot happier ?


Every morning.....:wacko:
abner137MalePhilippines2012-06-12 15:45:00
Philippinesmedical done in one day!

so happy that my medical done in one day!! i came early around 5am and st. lukes started at 6am brcause there were plenty of people outside. i have waited for my medical result until 3:30pm...
thank God!


That's great to hear....good luck the rest of the way!

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abner137MalePhilippines2012-06-12 16:57:00
Philippineswhy are we being over looked?
There is apparently no rhyme or reason to the way they process......go figure......:wacko:

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abner137MalePhilippines2012-06-14 13:51:00
Philippinescooking

Darren from reading your multi post, you have given others to believe that you don't understand how or what your marriage should consist of. Not quite sure if consist is the right work right now. But, you would benefit from some individual marriage counseling. You don't understand the expectations or what you should give or receive from within a marriage. Remember this is your 2nd marriage and you are asking about everyday situations that most would expect young couples to be having issues with in their marriage.

Cooking, a shared responsibility.

Throwing away of food, make the statement that this is unaccepatable.

Wife pregnancy, this is her first time, she has no idea what to expect.

Speaking in a forgein language when you are present, explain it is not acceptable in your home and present. You can't control other peoples home.

Reading to your kids, note those are your kids reading is YOUR quality time with them. If she wants to be present then that will need to be a decision wife will have to make on her own. Wife is learning many new things at one time, you must learn to be patient. gees

If you teach, she will learn, if you expect and demand of things she has no knowlege how can you complain.


Darren seek professional marriage counseling, or you will continue to make everyone un-happy.


:thumbs:
abner137MalePhilippines2012-06-16 11:29:00
PhilippinesNOA 2 Approved!!!!
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abner137MalePhilippines2012-06-19 20:46:00
PhilippinesGood news via the text...
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Good luck the rest of the way....these February filers are rejuvenating my hope....:yes:
abner137MalePhilippines2012-06-23 15:56:00
PhilippinesUSA or PHL
Like I always say when someone asks me.....What is it like in the Philippines.....?..........My reply everytime is .....it's like Hawaii for free.....:yes:

No brainer....why not live in paradise.....
abner137MalePhilippines2012-06-16 11:33:00
PhilippinesI super need help
Looks like you have a lot of studying to do, sounds like you need someone close to you to help you out.

Good Luck :thumbs:

Edited by abner137, 23 June 2012 - 05:11 PM.

abner137MalePhilippines2012-06-23 17:09:00
Philippinesconfused on DS 156 form
About 75% - 90% of all people who have sex are likely to get HPV at some point in their lives. About 6 million Americans get HPV every year.With over 100 different types, most of which have no symptoms...idk how they could hold being infected with it against you.:no:
abner137MalePhilippines2012-06-30 22:44:00
PhilippinesHAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!....
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abner137MalePhilippines2012-07-01 14:37:00
PhilippinesCEMAR For The Petitioner
:thumbs:great replies on a confusing subject.....good luck !!!
abner137MalePhilippines2012-07-02 15:42:00
PhilippinesCEMAR For The Petitioner

No she is asking about a CEMAR, even put it in caps... cenomar is not mentioned, and no reason it should be.


Actually it is called CENMAR....idk why they make it so similar to CENOMAR...it shouldn't have an N in it...imho....but it does.

http://nso.citizense...age-certificate

why not just say marriage certificate and cut the confusion???..... Oh yes, it's a governmental thing.......:rofl:
abner137MalePhilippines2012-07-01 15:46:00
PhilippinesCEMAR For The Petitioner

There should be only one CENMAR (certificate of marriage). I don't understand why you think there should be 2 different ones?


:yes:

it would be the same document if there were 2.......:blink:
abner137MalePhilippines2012-07-01 11:39:00
Philippinespassport processing

hello, i was wondering if anybody here knows how long it takes to get a philippines passport?i heard a rumors that it will take 1 month or two to get the passport but i was looking on the DFA website and it say 12 days or shorter to get the passport.i dont know if this is an old processing time frame or what?please let me know,thanks


we just did one in davao...i think it was less than two weeks, normal processing.:thumbs:
abner137MalePhilippines2012-07-04 15:03:00
PhilippinesSuccesful K-1 Visa Applicants in the Philippines using I-134 Affidavit of Support

Good Day VJ'ers. I'm here again to ask Question specifically for Filipino Members but everyone can answer.
I would like to ask if any of you became successful Using a Co-Sponsor for K-1 Visa in the Philippines. My Fiance got 13,000+ on his Tax Return last year 2011. But this year, he got a better job although not a high income job. To be more secure, we asked his Brother-in-Law to become Co-sponsor.
I would like to know if somebody got approve even using a co-sponsor. I will really appreciate you help. God Bless Us all. Thank you very much in advanced.



P.S. On the title, It's Survey.:)


From what I've seen the Philippines do not or very seldom allow co-sponsors for a K-1, although it seems they do for cr-1 spousal visas.
abner137MalePhilippines2012-07-11 06:49:00
PhilippinesLetter of intent address

When my fiance goes to the interview, she brings another letter of intent to marry.

Immigrant Visa Branch,
United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Blvd., Ermita 1000, Manila

Is this what I put on it? I know it's not addressed to someone. One question mark would be sufficent.


:whistle: I'm silly with the punctuations.....:yes: nothing about ur question...
abner137MalePhilippines2012-07-12 22:09:00
PhilippinesLetter of intent address

When you make another letter of intent for the interview, how is it addressed?

For the 129 its uscis dept of homeland security.

I'm not sure what how to word it for the Manila embassy.


Letter of intent???? To marry??? it doesn't have to be "to" anyone......
abner137MalePhilippines2012-07-12 19:22:00
PhilippinesFiance with you during actual and final interview
:yes: It is a big plus.....:thumbs:
abner137MalePhilippines2012-07-11 06:56:00
PhilippinesK1 Visa sponsor question for Manila

First. K-1 requires that the US Citizen meet their fiance in person within the 2 year prior to filing for I-129F petition. Make sure he meets you before filing the I-129F petition. Take lots of pictures, save your chat logs (YM, Skype, Facebook, TXT MSG, Phone records, Plane Tickets etc.)

Manila USEM reviews K-1 visa applicant with co-sponsor on a case by case bases. From what I have read from those who have use co-sponsor for K-1 Visa most are denied. Burden of proof of financial support is on the petitioner to proof that he or she can support the beneficiary when they come to the united states.



:yes: I believe he's right, CR-1 is the way to go in phils wih a co-sponsor.......

oh yea....and have him get a job.....:thumbs:

Edited by abner137, 12 July 2012 - 06:38 AM.

abner137MalePhilippines2012-07-12 06:37:00
PhilippinesGood Travel Agent? Cheap Airfare?
ASAP TICKETS I've never found cheaper.
abner137MalePhilippines2012-07-13 17:01:00
PhilippinesVisa in Hand
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abner137MalePhilippines2012-07-14 10:03:00
PhilippinesMNL case number
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abner137MalePhilippines2012-07-16 16:24:00
PhilippinesVisa ready for pick up at SM MOA after more than 2 days since interview
That's awesome!!:thumbs:Good luck in the future!
abner137MalePhilippines2012-07-12 10:43:00
PhilippinesScheduling an Interview at US embassy

Manila Embassy:

After NOA2 AND YOU HAVE YOUR MNL #

(don't need to wait for the letter from the embassy )

Once you have your MNL # you can take your passport and required visa fee (in Php) to BPI and pay your visa fee. The embassy website states that within 4 hours of paying at BPI you can schedule your interview appointment but most times it seems to take about 24 hours.



http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-paymentinfo.asp

When scheduling online with the embassy you need to include the "XX" at the beginning of the passport number, your passport number IS your receipt number (normally).

Priorty Date; this is the date the NOA 1 was accepted.

Make sure to print two copies of the interview confirmation page as you will need one for St. Luke's and the other for the embassy.

(open all of these links then save them to your bookmarks so you have them for easy access)

Embassy Letter:

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Revised%20K1%20Instruction%20Packet%20_3__rtf2_005.pdf

(Tagalog)

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/K1instructionTag%20rtf3%20_2__rtf2_007.pdfHYPERLINK "http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/K1instructionTag rtf3 _2__rtf2_007.pdf" http://photos.state....2__rtf2_007.pdf

(The DS-156 can be difficult to complete sometimes, if you have issues try a different browser.)

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/

Embassy (Manila) Phone Number (and email)

(632) 301-2000, extension 5184 or 5185 (local number: USEM 3012000 loc 5184/5185 call them around 3-4:30pm)

** (214) 571-1600 or (646) 254-3546 (these are USA numbers)

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS

In order to serve our visa applicants more efficiently, we have created this new e-mail address:

IVMNLAppointments@state.gov , for early appointment requests and visa scheduling issues. Please note, however, that early appointment requests will be approved on a case to case basis (i.e., aging out cases, or in cases involving personal or medical emergencies), and only if visa interview slots are available.

For other immigrant and K visa concerns, please send an e-mail to IVManilaReplies@state.gov

.

To enable us to electronically sort the messages and provide better, more timely responses, you should follow the instructions below.

The subject line of your email should indicate the visa applicant's last name, first and middle name (ex. DOE, John James), case number/USCIS receipt number, visa category and priority date.



Messages should be limited to 500 characters or less.

The mail size should not be more than 15 KB.

Do not submit documentation or attachments with your message as our system is unable to receive inquiries with attachments.

Do not send your inquiry more than once as duplicate inquiries will congest our system and delay our response time.

***

St. Luke's:http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml#required-docs

Have copies of passport bio page, confirmation page from scheduling interview online at embassy, and of course the 2X2 photos. (copy of annulment is asked for at times)

http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/

Preregister at St. Luke's, it saves time when you arrive.

CFO: ALL exiting required to attend. Things have changed with CFO, for sure follow the link and read the website

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1348:fiancee-spouses-and-other-partners-of-foreign-nationals&catid=140#ThirdA

Required documents & "OTHER DOCUMENTS" they ask for at CFO: copies of; CENOMAR, certified birth certificate, bio page of passport, visa page from passport, pictures together, from USC - bio page of passport, birth certificate, divorce decree (if been married before) are the most common. The "other documents" clause can be ANYTHING with those nit-wits at CFO.

** From the Family Code of the Philippines: it's 21-25 years old for advice and 18-21 years old for consent.

Art. 14. In case either or both of the contracting parties, not having been emancipated by a previous marriage, are between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one, they shall, in addition to the requirements of the preceding articles, exhibit to the local civil registrar, the consent to their marriage of their father, mother, surviving parent or guardian, or persons having legal charge of them, in the order mentioned. Such consent shall be manifested in writing by the interested party, who personally appears before the proper local civil registrar, or in the form of an affidavit made in the presence of two witnesses and attested before any official authorized by law to administer oaths. The personal manifestation shall be recorded in both applications for marriage license, and the affidavit, if one is executed instead, shall be attached to said applications. (61a)



Art. 15. Any contracting party between the age of twenty-one and twenty-five shall be obliged to ask their parents or guardian for advice upon the intended marriage. If they do not obtain such advice, or if it be unfavorable, the marriage license shall not be issued till after three months following the completion of the publication of the application therefor.A sworn statement by the contracting parties to the effect that such advice has been sought,together with the written advice given, if any, shall be attached to the application for marriage license. Should the parents or guardian refuse to give any advice, this fact shall be stated in the sworn statement.




:thumbs: Your still a long ways from being able to return to the Phils....Your have a lot of time to plan that.

Congratulations and good luck the rest of the way.!.
abner137MalePhilippines2012-07-21 17:52:00
PhilippinesLess and Less Communication

did you ask him why?


:yes:
abner137MalePhilippines2012-06-27 18:32:00
Philippineshospital and advanced terms

Jena likes to walk behind me sometimes, usually when we're shopping. That way I don't notice when she darts into the dress, purse, or shoe section! :rofl: She says, "yep, that's true!" :innocent: :rofl:

BTW, Jena grew up in a small province town (in N. Samar), rode in a boat to school and her grandfather made his living fishing. She's 20 years younger than me and I met her online when she was 21. Her mothers family is not far from Gretchen's families island.

At face value it would seem our situations are very similar. In actuality our relationships couldn't be more different. I'd suggest Darren that you just consider your relationship very unique.

Congratulations to you both on your new baby daughter!


:wacko:

Your always interesting to read.....

Congratulations on the baby!:thumbs:
abner137MalePhilippines2012-07-09 18:59:00