Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Philippines	Cheapest Airline to get tickets to the states?	Please Elaborate, I am sure everyone is going to want to know. What is reason for Expedite for them to grant it? I called the military and explained to them she was pregnant and it was hard for me financially. And that it was important to get her here before thebaby was born to get her on my insurance plan through the army. week later it was approved.	Cazwik	Male	Philippines	2011-12-11 15:54:00
Philippines	Cheapest Airline to get tickets to the states?	I requested a Expedite and got it approved	Cazwik	Male	Philippines	2011-12-11 14:51:00
Philippines	Cheapest Airline to get tickets to the states?	She is coming from Davao. But from Davao to Manila we just use cebu pacific , and the ticket is only 20-40$. Sometimes cheaper they will have promos once in awhile , we saw them have a promo for a flight to manila for 1$ haha. I kid you not. Anyway , I looked around and saw some flights for 750 a month in advance. .... So its not to bad, just have to figure out what to do about continuing evidence.	Cazwik	Male	Philippines	2011-12-11 13:58:00
Philippines	Cheapest Airline to get tickets to the states?	Thank you ! We are very excited !	Cazwik	Male	Philippines	2011-12-11 03:08:00
Philippines	Cheapest Airline to get tickets to the states?	Hello! As I wait for my Case Number from manila , I am trying to prepare my budget for the next few monthes and the ticket for her arrival. I know I will have to pay for her medical and Visa fee, Along with getting her ticket to the states. I will be out training for a while, during the duration my mother will take over and do the budgeting to get her over here on the final steps... What is the cheapest airline to go with to get her a one way ticket to the states? I was told I have to prepare more evidence... but with as quickly as the NOA2 came , We really don't have any new evidence ( It took less than a month ) I m kinda stuck on that too! What should she be prepared for when the Interview day comes? By the way we found out we are having a girl Any advice is apreciated!	Cazwik	Male	Philippines	2011-12-11 02:13:00
Philippines	Quickest Safest way to mail to Mindano	For goodness sakes...don't use the U.S. Postal Service to send your interview documents...or you will be sorry...very sorry! FedEx three-day express never failed me...even to the province. Just get out your wallet and do it. I just sent it Via DHL express, 1.2 pds of paper costed me a good 70 bucks because they had to round it off to 2 pounds. Whew , just a few more steps and hopefully shes here.	Cazwik	Male	Philippines	2011-12-19 14:24:00
Philippines	Quickest Safest way to mail to Mindano	Warning: Don't send anything but papers. If you send anything of value, like a pair of $80 flip flops, this is what happened to me. First, they notice it is worth more than $ 5.00 so they pull the item aside. Then it goes through customs (delayed 7 days)... they tax the shipment and they will open it to inspect it if they want to. My $ 80.00 pair of flip flops/sandals for a birthday gift was taxed $ 65.00 and it was held one additional week. Yes, it is corruption but that is how they work. I dont know the formula but they charge based on the cost to ship plus the item inside. My cost to ship was $ 120 and the item inside was $ 80 value so I'm guessing the $ 65.00 tax must be 32 percent !!!! Only send papers. I have used only Fed Ex and sending papers cost about $ 65.00. I will try DHL next time though. I have heard good things about them. I was thinking maybe I should ship to a 2go address.... Would this be more safe? Sorry about your flip flops , We mailed her some chocloate one time and it took over a month to get there! ~chad	Cazwik	Male	Philippines	2011-12-19 12:39:00
Philippines	Quickest Safest way to mail to Mindano	There was a little flooding going on in Mindano this week.... I recommend Fed Ex, if you absolutely, positively have to have it there on time.... DHL has planes and trucks too , why would they be able to get it there anymore than FEdex?	Cazwik	Male	Philippines	2011-12-19 00:57:00
Philippines	Quickest Safest way to mail to Mindano	I also used DHL several times to Mindanao, I like the fact that they hand deliver right to the person. Others probably do that too, but i never had a problem with DHL so i stick with them. sounds good! Thanks Guys!	Cazwik	Male	Philippines	2011-12-19 00:49:00
Philippines	Quickest Safest way to mail to Mindano	I used DHL and it got to Cotabato city in Mindanao in 4 days. Other people have used LBC and as well as FEDEX. Either way, you will spend north of $50 to send documents. Check LBC as i think they are a bit less expensive than DHL or FEDEX. I will never use USPS sending documents to the Philippines. This is one of those situations where you just have to fork the $$$ to get the documents to your fiance(e) safely. Thanks , there is no LBC near me , there is a DHL they look a little cheaper then FEDEX	Cazwik	Male	Philippines	2011-12-19 00:11:00
Philippines	Quickest Safest way to mail to Mindano	Are you mailing it from the US? USPS goes fairly quickly in my experience as long as its domestic. Are you mailing it from the US? USPS goes fairly quickly in my experience as long as its domestic. yes from the us , but to the philippines. I heard others say USPS sometimes gets lost in Philippine mail.	Cazwik	Male	Philippines	2011-12-18 23:30:00
Philippines	Quickest Safest way to mail to Mindano	Hi, I got everything togather to mail to my fiance, but she told me not to mail via us mail because it takes so long even express. Fedex charges a arm and a leg and she said someone told her U+. I have no idea what this is , but I need to get it there fast as i can so we can scedule the interview..... any help is apreciated... thanks!	Cazwik	Male	Philippines	2011-12-18 22:59:00
Philippines	Reciept #	It works Alot of days to choose from! Does anyone know if ST Lukes is closed on MLK holiday too as far as walk in medicals go ? Thanks!	Cazwik	Male	Philippines	2011-12-21 08:47:00
Philippines	Reciept #	I just did this last week and the passport number works, her interview is tomorrow. It took ours about six hours before we could register online. Thanks How long ahead was a interview date available? Are you able to choose the dates?	Cazwik	Male	Philippines	2011-12-21 00:14:00
Philippines	Reciept #	So I put the pass port number in the receipt slot ? How long before it will go through ?	Cazwik	Male	Philippines	2011-12-20 22:57:00
Philippines	Reciept #	My dear little Philippine fiance went to BPI and paid the fee for the Interview, we went to try and set up a interview and she is telling me there is no receipt number. and when she called BPI they told her there is no receipt number. we tried all the numbers on the paper to get it to work for online scheduling but no avail , What is going on here?	Cazwik	Male	Philippines	2011-12-20 22:50:00
Philippines	What is the CEAC confirmation?	I scheduled my fiance for jan 20th , but it said something about a CEAC letter ... Any idea what this is ? Instructions Arrive at the Embassy 15 minutes before the time listed on your appointment Letter. Bring the following document with you at the Embassy for your Interview: Appointment Letter. Valid Passport. CEAC Confirmation Letter. 2” x 2” color photo in white background For the safety and security of all applicants and employees, visa applicants are NOT PERMITTED to bring any kind of electronic and battery-operated devices (cellular phone, digital camera, laptop, music player, portable game consoles such as PSP, etc.) into the U.S. Embassy. Applicants who bring such devices will be denied entry. Please check the website www.ustraveldocs.com/ph for the security policy which includes a list of additional prohibited items. Subject to conditions at www.ustraveldocs.com/ph	Cazwik	Male	Philippines	2011-12-21 15:31:00
Philippines	Silly question	That is funny..sadly most of the Pinays I meet where I am at are but arrogant (I am ashamed of that) on my first year here, I have not meet any Pinays around but when I came across one, I meet dozens of them...I wonder where they were hiding all these time??? anyway, we became friends and they started going to my house on a regular basis after a while they would tell me how bad my house looks or how my car is not the latest model etc... which makes me feel bad as well I am working full time and so is my husband, but we tried to lived within our means, we dont own anything fancy or drive a fancy car or go to fancy places all the time like casinos or five star hotels so I guess it does not par with most Pinays who lived in my area for more than 20+ years so I back off it is shocking to know that despite the distance, we stil brought our crab mentality here...I actually became closer to some I meet here in VJ than the ones I meet in person isnt that weird? when there are dozens of Pinay around where I live...I bumb to some at Oriental Stores and I just smile and say kamusta... Thats really odd, considering where some Philippines come from. When I went to Davao to visit my fiance I was amazed how content they were with the little they had. They really changed the way I looked at things back home. I always joke with my fiance that I am going to send her back if she starts to get the least bit americanized lol. I remember walking down the road and buying one of those big rc bottles from one of the little stand and I would give it to the kids playing on the road , I have never seen a happier kid in my life with a bottle of rc . My fiance knows shes not coming to a life of luxery, she is just happy knowing there is a Oriental store that sells philippine groceries near by :-P	Cazwik	Male	Philippines	2011-12-21 21:33:00
Philippines	Happy Holidays	Just got home from leave , and wanted to tell all VJers Happy Holidays. My Fiance goes to Manila on the 12th to get her CFO and medical started , and her interview is the 20th. Keep your fingers crossed were so nervous about it !!! happy 2012 Everyone!! ~Chad	Cazwik	Male	Philippines	2012-01-02 23:39:00
Philippines	How much do FedEx cost?	I shipped over Davao 1.2 pnd of paperwork and it costed me 70$ and got to her door in 4 days.	Cazwik	Male	Philippines	2012-01-04 22:44:00
Philippines	I wonder	I wonder why She couldnt just K-2 her kids over after she became a citizen?	Cazwik	Male	Philippines	2012-01-05 21:33:00