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Philippines~Say Anything Thread~

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-02-28 15:13:00
Philippines~Say Anything Thread~
would we all be here today if....


sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-02-26 01:33:00
PhilippinesThings you had to buy and/or throw away?

So what is wrong with her being a full time house wife if I have a good enough job, so that I can support both of us. Do you really think it would be fair to me , if I leave the house at 6:00 AM, get home at 6 or 7:00 PM, then we both split the house chores evenly. If she was working then by all means.

I love my wife dearly and you insinuating I marred a house keeper is just as ignorant a comment as some of the comments I have heard from some other close minded individuals when they found out I was marrying a Pinay.


nothing wrong with her being a full time housewife if she is happy with that role. would you say the comment about " American White Boys" is ignorant?
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-02-15 19:39:00
PhilippinesAPPROVED!! :-) What is seminar? Do you have to do it?
I don't know about exhortion racket, considering the fees that are charged. maybe more of a sideshow, so they can watch you jump through hoops to get the sticker. don't forget to know the answer to the secret question, the petitioner's mother's maiden name.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-02-03 22:38:00
PhilippinesK1 Manila Interview: Tax transcripts or Tax return 1040
this reminds me of...

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-02-21 01:27:00
PhilippinesRequirements
Embassy Website interview instructions webpage http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3224.html

St Lukes, medical http://www.slec.ph/

CFO Website http://www.cfo.gov.p...onals&catid=140
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-02-21 01:58:00
PhilippinesPayment for K2 through BPI

I was wondering will we need to schedule an interview for her 5 yr old son? since he has his own passport?


when applying for visa at same time, the child would attend the same interview as the mom.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-02-18 16:45:00
PhilippinesPayment for K2 through BPI

BPI only has the K1 payment option..but my fiancee has a 5yr old child. Does she pay for 2 K1 visa fees then? BPI told her to call the embassy, cause maybe her child doesn't have to pay??? (I highly doubt that)... Any help would be appreciated.. Thanks! Wish there were more info on K2 visas...


I know what you mean about info on K-2 Visas. the process is basically the same as k-1. on the DS forms, the k-2 does not need a DS-156k.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-02-17 16:44:00
PhilippinesReally Need help......When Should be the right time to Schedule my Interview?

Hi Daisy and thony, i,m in the same situation as you are. We,re trying to get a police clearance from Hong Kong, but we cannot apply because we need a "request letter" from the embassy. The HK clearance takes 6 weeks to process also.I've tried calling the embassy numerous times, they either tell me to wait or they give me the wrong information. i also e-mailed them, nothing.I scheduled an interview for march 15, but cancelled it, because we would not be prepared. I hope someone can help both of us . We have until May 18, on our NOA2. thanks vj and members


don't be concerned with that part. the petition can be revalidated.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-02-21 15:38:00
PhilippinesManila Interview Scheduled - No K Packet?
US Embassy webpage for interview preparation instructions... http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3224.html
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-02-27 12:37:00
PhilippinesK2 join and follow Philippines
with follow to join, I believe you could get special power of attorney at the nearest Philippine Consulate, which would allow you to get a travel permit for the children from DSWD in the Philippines.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-03-10 19:44:00
PhilippinesCFO hiccup

Thanks for that but maybe you misunderstood me. It is me who needs to show them that I am single, not her; she's already got her CENOMAR obviously as she needed it for the visa process. I did go to that website but it seems like that document is clearly intended for Filipinos, not otherwise. Please advise.


A tax transcript, W-2 form or paycheck stub would show your marital status.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-03-28 19:03:00
PhilippinesChildren can no longer enter as K2?

JM your children visa's are good for one year after you get your visa.That woman from USCIS is so wrong.Now if your husband is from the USA he is free to travel to the philippines and stay in the philippines up to 21 days without a visa.He should be the one to go and bring the children to the usa


this is also wrong. the validity of a K-2 Visa is up to six months from the date it is issued.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-03-06 20:26:00
PhilippinesChildren can no longer enter as K2?

just wondering if the reason for the agent to say that the K2 visa is no longer valid maybe because you are no longer a K1 since you already got married and filed AOS.. :unsure:



That's what I have been pounding my brain for. But you see, it does not make sense because it is clearly stated that a K2 can be filed within one year after obtaining K1. Definitely within this time frame someone would have already gotten married and filed for AOS.

Could someone please counter if this is not the case?


getting married and AOS has no effect on the validity of the K-2 Visa.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-03-06 15:12:00
PhilippinesBringing stepchildren here from PI
the quickest way would be for you to file now using your step parent relationship. your wife cannot file until she is here as an LPR. Even if you wife was already here, it would still be quicker for you to file using step parent relationship.
there is no permission needed for the children to leave the Philippines since illegitimate children are under the sole custody of their mother.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-04-04 14:20:00
Philippines2011 Tax Return

you should be able to request a print out now from his irs office.


not sure what you mean. tax transcripts are only available for previous tax years.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-12-01 15:01:00
Philippines2011 Tax Return

They will not require 2011 until after you file, which can be as late as October 2012 with extensions.


if I was in that situation, I'd include a copy of form 4868 ( extension). I'd also be sure to have proof of 2011 income, such as a W-2 form.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-12-01 14:55:00
Philippinesfiance arrives .. what's next

we are located in Ca, my fiance arrive last tues and he wanted to have a driver's license. Can he applied for a driving test at the DMV, He only have passport and I 94
Thanks for the guidance !!


for pratical purposes, not until he has an EAD or green card.

http://www.dmv.ca.go...l_info.htm#BDLP

Limited Term Legal Presence

All original and pending driver license or identification cards will expire on the expiration date of his/her birth date and legal presence document (BD/LP) issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Your BD/LP document must have an expiration date 30 or more days from your application date. If your BD/LP document has an expiration date less than 30 days, you will not be able to start a driver license or identification card application.

If your BD/LP document has an expiration date of less than 60 days, you may complete your licensing requirements (written/vision/driving tests), but you will need to submit another BD/LP document with an expiration date of 60 days or more before your driver license or identification card is mailed to you.

Before your limited term driver license expires, the department will mail out an “extension” letter with instructions on how to complete your application for a driver license.

If your current name no longer matches the name on your birth date/legal presence document, see "True Full Name" and "How to Change Your Name" for more information.

Edited by sunandmoon, 15 April 2012 - 11:09 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-04-15 23:02:00
PhilippinesJust sharing- We're goin to have a baby girl...^_^
Congrats :thumbs:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-04-12 18:39:00
PhilippinesConspiracy to kill - 48 hours mystery

i know this is not about visas but just wanna share the story that i found (thru other visa sites) I'm shocked big time .. that someone can do that ..and a filipina ..(if she really the mastermind of killing her two husband) damn here's the link

http://www.cbsnews.c...y;storyMediaBox


she was just an evil person. evil has no racial boundaries.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-04-18 11:59:00
PhilippinesPropane Protocol in PI

if you are in the PI and cooking with gas, you must be rich. Dumb question to ask who carries the tank since you must be able to afford the gar, you can afford the fee to transport it as well.

Most people cook with wood over a fire........


and if you own a TV, you must be extremely well off...... I know, who carries the TV when it needs to go the the repair shop?

Edited by sunandmoon, 19 April 2012 - 10:20 AM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-04-19 10:17:00
PhilippinesJoining military

sorry its a question. What is the age limit so I am able to join any of the military service here? I am guy by the way.


63 is too old.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-04-20 16:01:00
PhilippinesHELP!!!!!

Yes, I doubt if he would go AWOL..... the I-129f would be the least of his worries then..... he would be more worried about court martial and prison..... interesting thing to put in I-129F.... how did you meet in person.... went AWOL for 2 weeks... met in Philippines.... detained at airport in philippines when leaving.... escorted by MP's back to base.... currently serving in brig while filing for K-1 visa for fiance..... hoping for conjugal visitations during stay in Leavenworth.... doubt if that would even float.....


and the "burning pants" issue would be the least of his problems...
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-04-20 16:39:00
PhilippinesHELP!!!!!

I am suggesting he talk to the hotline and see what advice the hotline gives him to do.... the big problem is the "burning pants" issue.... wiating is not hard, and she will wait for him if she is the right girl.

I am not saying he is wasting his money in trying, but his circumstance is unique. We can only guess what might or might not happen for him. Being in the military, and not being able to get a leave to go meet her does give him a special circumstance. Does this mean to grant him a waiver. I do not know. This is a question to be asked by USCIS regarding his situation. IF his commander will give him a letter stating he cannot go due to military needs and rquirements. That him going on leave is not acceptable for the base his is assigned to due ot needs, and that it would cause hardship on the base personnel. Then yes, he does stand a chanace. But this is between him and his commander. All I can say is he can or cannot try. It is up to him to decide what he wants to do. to him applying may not be wasting money, maybe he stands a snowball's chance in the sahara desert. Who are we to say he can or cannot be approved. It may be more difficult, but if his commander supports him, he has much more ability then us "normal" civilians.


one point that can be agreed upon, the best initial coarse of action would be for him to call the USCIS Military Hotline. the big problem is the "burning pants" issue? can't someone who has chatted for 4 months... or less... feel they've found the one they want to spend the rest of their life with?
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-04-18 23:43:00
PhilippinesHELP!!!!!

The most he can do is file if he is really wnating to try. It is up to the OP. Or he can wait until he accrues enough time to go see her, of the commander allows he leave to go see her. We do not know the circumstances. However, we do know that military personnel DO get different treatment from normal civilians applying and military personnel DO have special hotlines to call and talk with the USCIS regarding these matters. I would suggest the OP look into those hotlines and discuss with the those personnel as to his options. I do hope this is not a case of burning pants, or still being wet behind the ears.... But only the OP and the fiancee know for certain.

the reason I ask about money is because he needs to consider not only her, but the possibility of the fact it might be her plus a baby. Expecting the unexpected is the best way to plan just in case something pops up in the fish market......


yes, we do know military get different treatment from normal civilians when it comes to expedited processing. as far as the wavier for meeting in person, are you just guessing? you bring up the financial aspect, yet suggest he go ahead and try, when he probably would be wasting $340.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-04-18 20:57:00
PhilippinesHELP!!!!!

Yes, if there is a will there is a way. She could always go to him, but then again, we do not know where in the world he is. She may not be able to travel, or parents may not even allow her to travel to see him. Anything is possible.

As for extreme hardship. I would say going AWOL or pushing commander for leave would cause an extreme hardship on him. He could already be in the doghouse in military terms for asking for leave and have some hard assignments to perform. the bigger thing to also ask, is does he earn enough money to support both him and her within the guidelines? He may be on the ropes if he is a PFC.


come on Darren, you know that would not be grounds for a extreme hardship waiver, don't you think it would be more helpful to the OP to give realistic expectations, than to have them chasing some pipe dream.
also on the other issue, your off base. an E3 makes 21,089. the poverty guidelines for military household size of two is 15,130.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-04-18 11:25:00
PhilippinesHELP!!!!!

If he is in the military, he can file the I-129f under the berift of the military, stating unable to met in person due to military issues. Unable to get leave to meetin person. He has a special circumstance. It may be after filing, the USCIS or NSC may pressure a grant of leave in order to verify meeting, or allow him leave for escorting her through embassy. Depending on his location in the world, there may be a military reason not to grant a leave due to the time it would take to get to the Philippines and back to station. there is no harm in filing. they may grant it, or may deny, in which he can appeal, or maybe they will RFE. The written rule is eeting in person in the last 2 years. However, there are special circumstances which negate this rule: such as religious beliefs or military needs.


military can request expedited processing once the petition is filed. there is no waiver for special circumstance, there are only two ways to get a waiver...

1. If the requirement to meet would violate strict and long-established customs of your or your fiancé(e)’s foreign culture or social practice.
2. If you prove that the requirement to meet would result in extreme hardship to you.

the second is nearly impossible to obtain.

Edited by sunandmoon, 18 April 2012 - 12:23 AM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-04-18 00:23:00
PhilippinesMixed family or blended family advice

He needs to be careful himiself. He is having you as a babysitter for his kids. Even though you are married, without your EAD, he can get into trboule because you are replacing a babysitter for his kids. It is a gray area, but you and your husband must be careful in this area.



:no:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-04-23 10:24:00
PhilippinesHow much do you send to your wife's family monthly ?

putting my foot in my mouth is the only way to keep my mouth shut..... besides baby's love to put their foot in their mouths....... but then again I am not as limber as a baby..... maybe that is someone elses foot......


ok, lets just leave it at that, not trying to turn this thread into something about fetishes... :jest:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-04-25 12:54:00
PhilippinesHow much do you send to your wife's family monthly ?

Actually, that is from my own great-Grandparents and grandparents...not Gretchen's mom.... try living in an irish farming family....

As for saying without regard to the Philippines, I was saying without regard to ANY family, not just those in the Philippines. take the elbow out of yer ear and ya' just might hear better......


OK, I try to keep my elbow out of my ear if you try to keep from putting your foot in your mouth...
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-04-25 12:18:00
PhilippinesHow much do you send to your wife's family monthly ?

You know the more I read these posts and look at my own "myopic" point of view.... and wish people would read better.... the more I wonder how many people read between the lines of what is being said herein. The problem lies in the ideas and cultures which can be vastly different. the problem is not wit the Filipina or the USC husband (pardon me for those of you who are reversed) But the fact of the matter you are blending TWO cultures together.

What I find most disturbing is the lack of culture lost in America from those relatives who came over and grandparents, great-grandparents, or long lost relatives were also immigrants at one point in time. What I see most troubling and most disturbing is the "myopic" "meism" point of view being touted here. Forget you, forget the family, I am looking after ME. I am looking after MY family. I am looking after MY children. the lack of regard for you, for your family, for your relatives. what is it that makes it so hard to care about your wife's family? What is it that makes it so hard to give more then just a damn about family (parents, grandparents, etc)? I grew up where family mattered. You wanted to put up a barn, everyone was there. you had the cattle get out from a broken fence, people were helping you round them up. Why is America so "meism" oriented? when I was looking for a mate I was looking for someone beautiful, pretty, and wonderful. But I was also looking for someone not "meism" oriented. A girl like that is a rare find in the world. those guys who have a girl like that count your blessing each day you are married to her. In this world of "me me me", I ocunt my self blessed to have a girl who thinks of "you". (not just me, but of her fmaily and those around her.)


I don't know what lines you're reading between, but I did not get the sense most are advocating a lack of regard for the family back in the Philippines. it's all about me and I don't care about te situation of the family in the Philippines.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-04-25 11:48:00
PhilippinesHow much do you send to your wife's family monthly ?

Liberal city .... people............... wash your mouth out!!! Not all city folk are liberals!! :lol: Thank goodness.,


when I told my wife she was "forward liberal city viewpoints" , she :bonk: me :lol:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-04-24 00:02:00
PhilippinesHow much do you send to your wife's family monthly ?

Nice use of the word myopic for rebuttal. I am your fan now, hahaha :) I do understand where you are coming from and share a lot of your views. Take care.


rebuttal? seems more like damage control for generalized statements made about Filipinos.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-04-23 23:49:00
PhilippinesHow much do you send to your wife's family monthly ?
I was referring to this statement...

I would say to this, if you don't send money. Expect a "cld" reception when you go back. They may be "nice" to you, but you will not be treated as family


sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-04-23 23:38:00
PhilippinesHow much do you send to your wife's family monthly ?

So no user name, I wonder why. Sounds like you have an axe to grind about Filipino's. Sorry that you have been hurt and used before. I have also in my life, but I don't go around casting aspersions on the Filipino's. There are good and bad with all races/cultures. So you can't say all Filipino's fit the mold that you tried to set in your statement. It is just plain ignorant to think that all Filipino's are like that. Choose wiser next time like I had to do. I didn't give up when I could have easily done so and became hateful and spiteful like you. Not trying to insult you, but I didn't like your point of view, but we are all entitled to one and I let you know my unbiased view. Take care.


what about the mold in the other members statement?
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-04-23 12:56:00
PhilippinesHow much do you send to your wife's family monthly ?

I just wanted to share my thoughts about what you posted. Don't generalize everyone. Maybe with your family back in the Philippines will act that way but not every family who have a daughter married a foreigner will act that way. I am not against with anybody here..but what you said sounds like you know a lot about Filipinos. I am Filipina so i know more than you know i guess...If you said something and you know you can't do it..why say it?? But if you said something and you really wanted to do it there's a lot of ways to get what you want right?It's just not a filipino thing about be careful of what you are going to say. It's everybody's thing. It is not children's responsibility to take care of their parents. You should take care of your parent's because you wanted to not because you need to. If you wanted to help your family it is your choice and don't say that you don't have a choice.If you wanted to help your family just simply help them and stop complaining and bragging stuff about them. PEACE


some of what he posts may be based on a myopic view from life in the "village".
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-04-23 10:22:00
PhilippinesProblem with NBI

Sounds like the village is moving here..




And your recruiting!!!!!!


for the village... :unsure:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-04-26 19:01:00
PhilippinesProblem with NBI
Dareen, this is at least three times in the past couple of days you've given uninformed advise.

1. in this thread, reschedule interview.

in other threads,

2

.He needs to be careful himiself. He is having you as a babysitter for his kids. Even though you are married, without your EAD, he can get into trboule because you are replacing a babysitter for his kids. It is a gray area, but you and your husband must be careful in this area.


3. leaving country with green card, call ICE first.

I know you're trying to be helpful, but please stop guessing.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-04-24 17:00:00
Philippinesvisa
I believe it is possible. there will be another visa apllication fee. as has been pointed out, if the baby is born in the Philippines, you'll need to file for CRBA and get a passport for the baby.

What if the fiancé(e) must delay their arrival in the U.S.?
The K-1 visa is valid for a maximum of six months. If the visa bearer is unable to leave for the United States immediately and the visa expires, a new one may be issued upon written request to the Embassy and the payment of another application fee of US$240.

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3204.html

Consular Report of Birth Abroad...
http://manila.usemba...itizenship.html

Edited by sunandmoon, 27 April 2012 - 11:56 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-04-27 23:54:00
Philippinesconfuse in processing k1 and k2
there is no packet sent thru the mail. it is available online. one note, the K-2 will not need to submit a form DS-156k.

webpage for forms and packets.... http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3224.html

click the link for K-1/K-2 Interview Preparation Instructions.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-04-29 12:27:00