ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesStill no packet from the embassy
QUOTE (The_Sage1 @ Dec 13 2009, 05:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'd like to get her to go to St. Lukes on Jan 7th which is a Thursday...and stay through Friday in case she has a follow-up. Think it's safe to do that those 2 days?


medical is only 2 days the first day is physical examination the 2nd day is vaccination
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-13 17:10:00
PhilippinesStill no packet from the embassy
QUOTE (Dakine @ Dec 13 2009, 03:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (The_Sage1 @ Dec 12 2009, 09:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's been since November 27th since the Consulate in Manila received our petition and still no packet. Is this normal to wait this long? hmm...

Go take your medical while you are waiting.
You only need the MNL# and the NOA2, passport and 4 pp pictures. Make copies of your Passport.
Go after 12 noon Tuesday-Thursday.


good.gif no need to wait just call the embassy and schedule your appointment you can download the K1 instructions at USEM website
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-13 06:39:00
PhilippinesVisa Delivery
QUOTE (DANNY1234 @ Dec 16 2009, 10:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi There,

My wife passed her interview on December 10th 2009 at the Manila US Embassy. We haven't received her K3 Visa yet from Air21. I know it could take up to 2 weeks. But....Is there anything else that could hold it up longer? I hope not. Wanting to book her flight. Is there a way to check status with US Embassy. I called them but they didn't have any information.

Thanks for your time!


the only thing that u can do for now is to wait and check the air21 website from time to time or call them and ask them if they have the visa packet already congrats
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-16 11:06:00
Philippinesozamis city misamis occidental
QUOTE (robbie jeannet @ Dec 11 2009, 07:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
she will be here jan 2nd after we spend christmas and new years in phils


make sure your fiancee eat ALL of her favorite pinoy foods before you left cause in a few months she will definitely crave for pinoy foods like lechon, caldereta, mangga w/ bagoong, tuyo, sisig, chicken/pork adobo, sinigang, itlog na maalat, (damn! makes me hungry) headbonk.gif
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-11 19:56:00
Philippines90days and counting!!!
QUOTE (ronalyn @ Dec 17 2009, 10:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I received my visa last month while my son got his 2nd week of this month; and we still have 90days and counting before we finally move to Seattle,WA! I called my husband this afternoon to greet him on his big day and Im very happy to hear that he is coming over by March to pick us up so we'll fly to Seattle together! of course I miss my hubby so much but what I am so happy about is that, I still have 90days to enjoy Pinas, the food most importantly, likewise my family, relatives and friends! See you soon honey!!!


congrats!! good.gif
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-17 10:30:00
PhilippinesAny American men eat BALUT...
QUOTE (Dakine @ Dec 16 2009, 12:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Balut is only eaten because of the lack of food in PI. People who find their chickens eggs in later stages of development won't throw them away as an American would. It's all in the way one is raised. When you are younger eating balut sure beats going to bed hungry.
Poeple end up "loving it". It's all mental.
For me I'll wait a month or so and let the chicken hatch and mature and make adobo.
I'm and never have been starving tho and can wait.
Sad but lots in PI can't.
Believe me when I say you'll love eating balut if you are hungry and starving.


its duck's egg not chicken smile.gif
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-16 00:26:00
PhilippinesIf your have TFC, Turn on WoWoWee Right Now
"Arguing on the internet is like winning the special olympics. Even if you win, you're still retarded"


nobody take TCO seriously anymore we had some threads that has been closed before because of the arguing just like what u said "Get over it, Get used to it, Move on".
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-15 17:42:00
PhilippinesBringing a baby/minor immediately with you in the US
QUOTE (CC JC Forever @ Dec 18 2009, 06:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello guys,


I hope you can help me with my concerns....
I am married to a US citizen and we are currently processing our papers. He has filed for an I-130 already, have received NOA1 and waiting for our approval from USCIS.
My husband wants to petition my 7mo. old daughter as well (not his biological daughter, we'll bring her a few years from now) and thought that he had included her in the petition.

Here are my questions:
1. Should my husband file a separate I-130 form for my daughter?
2. What are the requirements?
3. One of the VJ members answered my other post (in a diff section of this forum), that "You have a potentially big problem. You cannot get a visa for your daughter unless you get her biological father's notarized permission to let her immigrate to the US."---- Is this still needed considering my situation (story below)?!?

Here's a little background of my life before my hubby:
I was a single mom before and was never married with the man in my previous relationship but had a daughter with him. When my daughter was born, I did not acknowledge my daughter's biological father. He ABANDONED us prior my (our) daughter's birth, so I decided not to use his surname nor put his name in her birth certificate.

I have no problems answering questions about the biological father IF it's going to be asked in the interview. My concern is that, why do I need the biological father's consent if he did not care about us in the first place??!

Please help me...Thanks in advance...


regarding your concerns

1. YES
2. maybe somebody can help u this check the sample form on top of the page
3. if this guy is on your child birth cert then i think u will need his consent but if not then you dont have any problem


somebody can correct if im wrong
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-18 07:01:00
Philippineswhats next?
QUOTE (VintageEve @ Dec 18 2009, 07:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks guys...CFO... that thing i don't know that ...where can i get my visa stamped? ...and uhmmm...and what is that PDOS? where can i have that thing too?..do you guys know the places ?.. and yea i need a driving license...but i think i will just get that there coz my fiance will still have to teach me how to drive ..coz the car is manual...and i need to learn it first..then i guess after..i will take that driving license thinggy...

aside from copy of birth certificate..is there any papers i need to get before leaving ?



http://www.cfo.gov.ph/ check the site i suggest u go to St. Mary's take note u cant leave pinas if u dont have CFO stamp

Edited by DianneWalgreens, 18 December 2009 - 07:14 PM.

RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-18 19:13:00
PhilippinesSending regular money to fiancee. Good or Bad for Interview ?
QUOTE (The_Sage1 @ Dec 19 2009, 09:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My guess is that sending money to show your support is definately either going to be a plus or have a neutral effecet...so you wouldn't lose either way.

But if you were sending your fiance very large sums of money, I would watch out. I think the consulate would have reason to grow suspicious if you're sending thousands and thousands of dollars.


i know somebody from VJ sends money to his wife while shes in PI he said he send like $1,000 to $1,500 a month before im not sure if thats true laughing.gif
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-19 09:29:00
PhilippinesHelp! Sending a package!
QUOTE (Tyron @ Dec 14 2009, 05:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I bought my fiance a necklace for Christmas, it was around $130.... I went to FedEx and UPS and for a very small package they want $90 to ship it!

How do I send it to her? I heard USPS goes through PhilPost and things get "lost" in the mail, or take weeks to arrive....

What should I do?



i think if u want to make sure that your package will get to your fiancee then pay some bucks my husband sent me a phone before through USPS im already here and everything but still no package yet good thing the phone is only motorola v3 and not iphone laughing.gif the Philippine Post Office are @#$%^&*!!! specially this holiday season expect some lost items/package
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-14 17:44:00
Philippinesjust got the approval!!!!
QUOTE (Scott and Mhay @ Dec 19 2009, 03:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
sorry scott!!!!.....i hope eveything flies though for you now that u have it taken care of



Yeah as long as they accept my evidence after the cutoff...i dont think it will make it before xmas like they said it was needed by. I was depending on the USCIS site to be updated...it was never updated until I called on the 15th...then it said I had an RFE sent out to me on the 1st of December, but was dated 25 November. When i called the USCIS they said just see what the CSC does with it. If they deny my petition, i can get it reopened for free since i am military. We will see..Hopefully they will receive the evidence by the monday after xmas and then i will call and expedite it again.

At least you are one step closer and I am happy for you both. How is moving coming?


i think all the expedited process got an RFE biggrin.gif he sent the evidence the day of the deadline itself he was in a 3 weeks training in an island in HI before when the RFE arrived so he dont have any choice but to send the evidence even if its late we got approved after few days

have your wife on your orders also so she can get a free plane ticket when shes ready to fly over here and u will also get paid smile.gif
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-20 06:39:00
PhilippinesWhy did you choose K Visa or IR/CR Visa?
in my case my husband didn't think about filling for K1 visa he said since hes an active duty and have orders for deployment we can expedite our papers and we know that we cant do the AOS stuff if we go to K1

some people think that K1 is the most cheaper one but it is more expensive than CR1/IR1
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-18 11:56:00
PhilippinesEmigration Clearance Certificate
QUOTE (badger @ Dec 20 2009, 05:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I went to the BI office on friday but the person who signs everything wasn't there. They told me i can get it done at the airport I never did it there before. My problem is i got me and my fiancees tickets on friday we will be leaving on monday at 12:45 noon. Or do you think if i get to manila at 7 i can get to the BI in Pasay City to get Clearance. Does anyone know what it will cost if i get at airport.

I've been here for 8 months


sorry i never heard of Emigration Clearance blink.gif are u done with the CFO?
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-20 05:51:00
PhilippinesWhat's your Favorite Places to Visit in Phil and Why ?
Amanpulo-PARADISE smile.gif
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-18 19:02:00
PhilippinesHow can you know?
QUOTE (Hopp @ Dec 21 2009, 09:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Either PRISM or St. Mary's is fine. Just go to the one closest to you. Cheers.


yeah if u can handle with an hr or 2 with BDO ####### got to PRISM
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-21 09:45:00
PhilippinesHow can you know?
QUOTE (Lady Cookie @ Dec 21 2009, 08:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yea i from province...la union... oh i see.. alright then...what about the CFO? ...what place in manila will i go and then get my visa stamped?


check the website for the address but i suggest go to St. Marys instead of PRISM
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-21 08:17:00
PhilippinesHow can you know?
QUOTE (Lady Cookie @ Dec 21 2009, 07:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thnx guys... and uhmm... ... so when will i receive it?coz theres a holiday at the middle of the month..its christmas i had my interview last december 16,2009...the lady told me 10working days...


usually it takes only 1 week to 10 days unless u live in a province but since its holiday the only thing that u can do is WAIT.
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-21 07:30:00
PhilippinesHow can you know?
QUOTE (jepp19 @ Dec 21 2009, 05:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE of CFO


just check the website its all in there
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-21 05:59:00
PhilippinesHow can you know?
QUOTE (Lady Cookie @ Dec 21 2009, 04:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am done with my interview...and i don't know if i passed or did not..the guy at the cashier at window 37 gave me this:


together with my print out copy from email appointment letter and another sheet with box blank..that i need to fill up with personal info like address.. and he told me to go to AIR21 cashier to pay... and then the lady at the AIR21 cashier told me i will receive it after 10 working days... unsure.gif
did i passed the interview?
and if i passed what will i do next?


dont forget to get your CFO sticker u cant leave pinas if u dont have it google it cfo philippines
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-21 05:34:00
PhilippinesXMAS IN THE PHILPPINES
QUOTE (edp333 @ Dec 19 2009, 01:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Have a great time, take lots of chocolates for gifts, and enjoy the different culture.

Be ready to hear the words "picture-picture" plenty of times. We took my memory card from my digital cam to the mall and let my wife to be and niece select all the pictures they wanted. The pictures were printed and delivered to the house cheaper than US online prices. This was inexpensive and made some people happy.

Taking family out to eat was also inexpensive and made a good impression. I took her parents out to a fancy resto, Max's lol, and ordered a big meal for around $25. I was surprised to find that feeding 6 to 8 people was under $30 at semi-nice restaurants.

Baywalk is a nice place to visit. You can see the US Embassy from there. Friday and Saturday nights are too busy, but any other night is good.


too bad Baywalk is closed now u cant see anything in there anymore that Mayor Lim headbonk.gif
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-19 14:04:00
PhilippinesXMAS IN THE PHILPPINES
QUOTE (defs69 @ Dec 19 2009, 09:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE WHO HELPED ME WITH INFO THE PAST FEW MONTHS BUT NOW IS THE TIME FOR ACTION. I WILL BE VISITING MY LADY AND FORMALLY GET ENGAGED TO HER ON CHRISTMAS DAY IN THE PHILIPPINES AND PRESENT HER WITH THE RING. SHE IS GOING CRAZY RIGHT NOW AS WE SPEAK THAT SHE HAS FOUND ME AND WE WILL BE TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS TOGETHER WITH HER FAMILY......SO I SAY MERRY XMAS TO EVERYONE, ANY MORE ADVICE on what to do and what not to do IN MANILA, DAVAO,QUEZON CITY, MAKATI, OR CEBU. Please let me know. Igo to "Meet the Parents" and believe me dozens of family members her mom and dad had six of them but her family is huge. kicking.gif
P.S. I will be filling out our documents there with her too(K-1) so I can return to USA and finish my half of the K-1 and file in February in my state after I receive my W-2s and file my 2009 taxes. WISH ME LUCK good.gif


piece of advice when u meet her parents, uncle's, aunt's grandma & grandpa do the mano po smile.gif

goodluck wink.gif
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-19 10:11:00
PhilippinesPlease enlighten me
the OP is already married she needs a CEMAR since she already have it last april 2009 shes kinda confused if its still valid CEMAR and CENOMAR is kinda confusing
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-21 11:08:00
PhilippinesPlease enlighten me
QUOTE (Scott and Mhay @ Dec 21 2009, 08:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think that is CENOMAR (certificate of NO marriage) that is one thing i have been trying to get clarified too...Shiela-Todd said she used the certificate of marriage at her interview.


thats what i used too biggrin.gif
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-21 08:18:00
PhilippinesPlease enlighten me
QUOTE (missyouhun @ Dec 21 2009, 05:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I already have CEMAR I requested that last April 2009.I try to request new one earlier but they told me that they cant give me specific time when they can release it just because of the freaking holidays...My question is Embassy need new CEMAR or they will accept my old one....Please guys help me...


if im not mistaken cemar is valid for only 6 months usually it takes 2 weeks to release it from NSO but since its holiday i guess it will take longer smile.gif
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-21 07:19:00
PhilippinesDocuments presented at St. Lukes
QUOTE (The_Sage1 @ Dec 20 2009, 11:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
She never received a letter from the embassy for some reason though we already scheduled her interview using the NVC case number. She got an email confirmation from the embassy about her interview scheduled. Would a print out of that email be sufficient? I can also scan the nvc letter or NOA2 and email it to her.


let her scan the email with MNL case # and noa2 also
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-20 11:15:00
Philippinesmarriage troubles
Hi everybody i just want to clarify things that he had posted. Im his wife... He really doesnt understand my feelings and situation.. On the frist place he knows that my sister is sick and she is treated here in manila for 18 mos.. Everything in manila is expensive.. I ask him heartily if he can help my mom financially coz it is needed..he said of course.But since theres a global crisis and he has no overtime he stop sending money and i understand.. If i got a job in there i wont ask him to support my family.. I am not expecting that i will become a princess when i got there in usa.. I am a hardworker person..And its not my attitude to depend on someone if i know i can make it on my own. But because his place is a small town,, car is needed and he cant afford to buy a car for me coz he still paying for his car loan, so i cant find ways to find a job.. I dont demand him for financial.. He knows i just stayed at home taking care of him and her 18 yrs old daughter like cleaning her room, wash her clothes, fix her bed etc etc.. His daughter decided to live with us when i get there.. He said im not socializing with his friends and family? WHY he say that? Him and his friends, nieces, nephews used to hang out in a bar drinking , etc.. Do u think this is the right place for the married couple to hang out? He just think of his hapiness and ignore what makes me happy. I mean he married me he should focus his attention with me coz im all alone there and the place is boring.. He cant even invite me goin to watch a movie till i say so.. Do u think u will be happy stayin at home 24 hrs? I never ask him money to buy something for myself coz i understand him..i just wait till he ask what i need for my personal. I decided to get back home because of his mom and the text ive read in his fon.. His mom is bitchin me in fon telling that i am stupid bla bla bla.. So i call him at work telling that his mom is bitchin on me.. I cried like a baby coz i know i didnt do wrong.. I told him i deserve to be bitchin if they caught me cheating.. ive read his send messages to his daughter tellin his daughter that i miss ur mom, just thinking of her.. who among of the wives wont get jealous of this messages??


Anyways, its his decision to file a divorce.. Its his loss ..



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you go girl!!! if i read that on my husband's phone thats the end of the story i will be OUT! he doesnt know how much you sacrifice for him just to be with him here in the US you dont deserve this man
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-20 06:45:00
Philippinestransfering plane question imigration question also
QUOTE (Jared M @ Dec 5 2009, 10:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So.. after she gets the visa she has to do a CFO.. Can this be done anywhere, or must be done in Manila?


theres a CFO there CFO CEBU wink.gif
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2009-12-06 06:37:00
PhilippinesTo Open Or Not To Open???
no need for appointment for CFO and she can open the plastic to get her passport inside congrats :thumbs:

Edited by DianneWalgreens, 02 January 2010 - 08:15 AM.

RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2010-01-02 08:13:00
PhilippinesQuestions about police certificate
she will need a police certificate if she lived or work outside the philippines but if not she will only need NBI
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2010-01-02 10:24:00
PhilippinesWHAT IS THIS CFO?
read the website it explains there what is it for and make sure you know all the info about your fiance like his mother's maiden name dont worry about the interview its easy

Edited by DianneWalgreens, 03 January 2010 - 05:33 PM.

RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2010-01-03 17:31:00
PhilippinesNeed to renew my wife's passport

My wife needs to get her passport changed over to our married name. She wants to vist home next Christmas and I have heard that tickets must now be purchased using her married name.

Her passport is still in her old name but the Green Card is in her married name.

I think getting everything matched up will make for fewer problems in the long run.

Where can I get a list of Filipino Embassy's here in the US...

-Phil


your consulate will be in CHICAGO http://www.philippin.../Consulates.htm
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2010-01-05 09:39:00
PhilippinesManila Airport to US Embassy

Can someone tell me how far it is from the Manila Airport to the US Embassy and how long it takes to get there in a taxi? Thanks!


30 to 45 mins depends on traffic
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2010-01-06 05:18:00
Philippineswhat is the purpose of the NVC?????

what do they do exactly?????? they havehad my case and still havn't sent it to the Malilla Embassy jet they said that it was because aditional processing???? what does that mean?????


you're one of the unlucky ones who chosen to be in AP/AR by NVC some took 2 months keep calling them
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2010-01-05 13:01:00
PhilippinesInterview questions asked? experiences? advice?

How many pages of email/ chat logs is appropriate? I told her one from each month (12) plus a few more on the more recent months.

Too much, too little?


it really doesnt matter send as many as you can they not gonna read it tho :D

Edited by DianneWalgreens, 06 January 2010 - 07:02 AM.

RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2010-01-06 07:00:00
PhilippinescALLING ALL Pinays here in new york....
In New York,
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of,
Theres nothing you can’t do,
Now you’re in New York,
These streets will make you feel brand new,
The lights will inspire you,
Lets here it for New York, New York, New York :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2010-01-02 01:45:00
PhilippinesIncluding Passport's Blank Pages..

When they say that when you include a copy of your passport copying all blank pages does that really mean you should start from the passport picture going to the back including blank pages where a stamp could be right ?

We don't really need to start from page 1 to copy all the standard info pages about emergency contacts etc do we ?

I just started from the page that has the passport photo going to the back. Should be enough right ? This is for K1.


just the biographic info not all the pages
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2010-01-10 05:52:00
Philippinespetitions for parents

hi

Anyone knows how long is the process for petitioning a parents here in usa? Thanks


jen :yes:


are u trying to petition your parents?
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2010-01-07 13:40:00
PhilippinesCR1 visa processing
If the petitioners dies it cancels the visa petition. If the petitioner dies before the visa is approved there is no way to continue the petition.

you may need to read this http://www.immihelp.com/greencard/***removed***/misc.html

im sorry for your lost (F)
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2010-01-09 21:59:00
Philippineshelp adjustment of status for 10 years GC..

CR1 entry (C = Conditional) needs ROC

IR1 does not need ROC



Should NOT be the same... Passport stamp should have been 1 year expiration after entry and physical GC should expire two years after entry


it is on my passport :unsure:
RVIANE?FemalePhilippines2010-01-07 15:21:00