biggish data

I would like to ask my fellow readers a question that is very on topic as JR is offering his limited supply worldly experience here for our consumption and has even placed a value on it...

He says it's worth 2 cents (US pennies), I countered with 2 Mexican Pesos.

What would you place the value of his advice at?

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-05-23 12:29:00

This is a blatant hijack attempt:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnk7lh9M3o

another one...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rNiHirVoQw

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-05-23 11:52:00

I think I'm sticking with my original opinion that he's trying to be "cool".

Calling us boys and girls. Giving us a lecture. The overall tone of talking down to us: "Learn and analyze as much as you can"

I think I would take offense at what he's saying; if only I could make sense out of it.

you just gotta love the way he has become condescending in this thread. :rofl:

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-05-23 11:30:00

OP, you know, when you're telling these little stories? Here's a good idea - have a POINT. It makes it SO much more interesting for the reader!

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-05-22 17:02:00

let's talk about American Food

You will have to learn to trade rice for mashed potatoes or bread..

That's the key difference to me.

don't count on it... :lol:

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-05-24 16:19:00

let's talk about American Food

I don't throw away prawn heads anymore.

neither do I...

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-05-24 16:13:00

she's a queen!!!!

enjoy your visit. though short, I'm sure it will be sweet :thumbs:

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-05-25 00:29:00

any catholic filipino church in greenville sc

have you tried these two...

http://www.saintpete...olicchurch.org/

http://www.stgabrielgreenville.org/

opps, sorry, these are in North Carolina

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-05-31 15:55:00

any catholic filipino church in greenville sc

have you tried these two...

http://www.saintpete...olicchurch.org/

http://www.stgabrielgreenville.org/

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-05-31 00:22:00

family question

Not to mention that 19 & 21 years of age aren't exactly minors!

the 19 year old will age out before a parent could become US Citizen, so will not qualify for immediate realative.
they'll have to wait in line for a visa and it's a long wait.

Immediate Relatives

The term “immediate relative(s)” is used to define certain immigrant relatives of U.S. citizens. Immediate relatives include:

Spouses of U.S. citizens
Children (unmarried and under 21) of U.S. citizens
Parents of U.S. citizens (The petitioning citizen must be 21 or older.)

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-01 16:20:00

family question

ok, so I take it I am misunderstanding then. I thought as minor chilred, then chirldren could be added into the petition for the parents from the daughter. But this is not the case? Even though the daughter is petitioning for the parents, the chilren, even though minor, have to be petitioned separately? There is no way the minor children can be added in?

not when it's the daughter petitioning her parents, her siblings have no derivative status.

Note: If your parents have minor children abroad, those children (your siblings) cannot be sponsored on the same petition. See the “Bringing Siblings to Live in the United States as Permanent Residents” page for more information. After your parent becomes a permanent resident, he or she may file a new petition for any qualifying relative - see the “Family of Green Card Holders (Permanent Residents)” page for more on that.
http://www.uscis.gov...000082ca60aRCRD

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-01 15:37:00

I-751 2nd Biometrics

I posted this in the Removal of Conditions forum too. But just wanted to make sure that even if my wife had a biometrics done when she first arrived in country she still is required to get a 2nd biometrics when applying for the I-751? I-751 ($505) + 2nd Biometrics ($85) = $590. That is correct, right?

Getting ready to send it in.

Thanks.

Brian in Tennessee

you are correct :thumbs:

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-02 12:44:00

Is this a horrible idea?

Thank is why I gave the to his answer. A way of saying "I like that"

Kathryn gave you good advice. reread your reply, think about it. I'll just leave it at that...

Edited by sunandmoon, 01 June 2011 - 10:32 AM.

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-01 10:30:00

CFO stickers for Minors

Ok so they need the sticker but dont have to actually attend the seminar. So as long as a parent is attending and resgisters them they will get the necessary sticker?

yes, if they are under 13 years old. been there, done it. 13 to 19 need to attend peer counseling. I even double checked the need for a sticker. there is one in my daughter's passport.

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-03 11:44:00

CFO stickers for Minors

Do minors accompanying on a k-2 need a CFO sticker?

yes. register them when go to get your sticker.

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-03 11:15:00

you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-06 13:25:00

JR,

I'll give you a bit of advice from a long time father (my oldest is now 19) and a step-father (for 2 1/2 years now):

I understand wanting to get the little guy everything but you do need to be careful as you're setting up a situation with extremely high expectations between yourself and the child. The child could take you generosity as an opportunity to get what they want from you via emotional blackmail. Furnish are room them, sure that's basic needs but most of the other stuff is over the top. You could have accomplished the level of generosity by spreading it out using birthdays, Christmas and other Holidays.

My little guy landed in the US with a fully furnished room (some new & some gently used items) and over the first year we gradually expanded his clothing & toy inventory. It also gave us a chance to bond during the shopping for him process (not to mention the time spent with the wifie for the benefit of our little guys which helped to build that relationship also).

If you really want him to know you love him, then don't worry so much about the material things and focus on giving him the attention, structure and support he will need as he acclimates to his new world.

Finally I'll address the "nasty, pervert comments" that have offended you so much. I understand that English isn't your first language but you have claimed to have been int he US for over 30 years so I would expect you'd have a better command & understanding of US English. You choice of words was poor and did indeed imply that you have more interest in and excitement for the child than his mother. I understand you're saying that's not the case but you need to think carefully on how you word things. As this in an internet forum we can't hear the nuances of your voice or read the expression on you face as we read your words so we have to take them at face value.

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-06 12:36:00

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-06 12:07:00

Sorry to agree with you. I just can not believe how you guys can even assume that. I can expect such a thinking from some one. Unless the person saying or writing has a very lowlife way of thinking. Is that answer your question? but you are free to think, act, write whatever you like that? If that is part of your personality, enjoy it.

I am sure some will not see or think the way some of you can be so gross and accusing others of such a lowlife. Again you are what you think and write. EOS.

nobody accused you of anything. it's the wording of your post...

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-06 11:47:00

I am glad you don't see anything wrong with it.

But some people are making wrong assumption including a MOD agreeing them. They just got too out of hands their comments. GROSS AND DISRESPECTFUL.

if I agree with them, do I have a dirty mind? I have a stepdaughter, I think of it as being protective.

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-06 11:31:00

Why cannot a step father love his step son with all his love?

who said you couldn't...?

Just read the above messages. Some of the guys are writing very ugly, dis-respectful, grows posts.

But them I repeat the same "If that is what they think? it has to be because inside their mind process they think about very gross things and they are what they think"

nobody said you couldn't give your stepson all of your love.

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-06 11:20:00

Why cannot a step father love his step son with all his love?

who said you couldn't...?

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-06 10:47:00

it's the wording of your post. not, as you put it, having a "decent" or "dirty" mind. you just don't get it...

Edited by sunandmoon, 06 June 2011 - 10:32 AM.

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-06 10:32:00

Angel keeps on popping in, are we ever going to hear from her?

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-06 00:38:00

CFO

Is the PRISM certificate required to exit the country? CFO has their own seminar, that means we need to go for a seminar twice? If they are indeed non profit, why are they collecting 250?

I think this is all BS making profit from people. And CFO will also require you to pay 150.00 for a booklet? It's really rediculous!

Prism is one of the seminars for fiance's/spouse's. your parent would just attend PDOS Seminar, unless over 60, then is not required to attend the seminar.

http://www.cfo.gov.p...=139&Itemid=833

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-08 16:26:00

DS156 or DS160

I think the DS 160 is only if your going to make your appointment online....The DS 156, DS 156K and DS 157 is required on the date of your interview...

Gudluck...

the DS-160 is not used for a K-1 Visa. only other types of non immigrant visas use the DS-160.

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-05-18 10:26:00

New I-134

When did they say this, and who is they? Did you email or call someone at USEM? My sweet fiancee is SO worried they won't accept it, even though I tried to assure her it's the SAME form, block for block. I'm sure there is no good reason to not accept the old one, but I'd like to find out the source of your comment.

Salamat po!

on this USCIS forms webpage. Affidavit of Support I-134 $0 05/25/2011. Previous editions accepted

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

scroll down to I-134

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-10 13:37:00

on the hambuger issue, I'll go awaywhere for a burger, but if my daughter has a choice, we're going to In N Out.
if someone thinks In N Out suxs, I won't take it personally.

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-14 19:26:00

I KNEW IT You couldn't stand to just let 'ol dogs lay' Ya HAD to come back at me. AND you missed the whole point ..AGAIN. All you had to do is ignore this thread if you didn't like it BUT, being the MATURE individual that you are , you HAD to SLAM this thread over,and over and over. Get a life . (I've got two centavos that says he'll/she'll respond..AGAIN...any takers?)

I'll repeat myself, there is no need to make this personal. why are you turning this into a personal issue? as far as being a mature individual, I haven't seen any other members make a personal attack.

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-14 19:19:00

Ya know..I'll say it again...my wife posted a cute video and innocently remarked on her excitement at soon shopping there. Several posters, led by YOU, have decided to use her thread to voice hatred and prejudges toward Walmart. PLEASE start your own hater thread and get hell out of this one. No response from you necessary..JUST LEAVE!!!!!

there's no need to make this personal...

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-14 00:50:00

I want a THUMB down PRONTO.

-enufsaid

I'll repeat my prediction of your request from your thread in site related discussion forum.

it kind of looks like your request has been ...

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sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-14 00:06:00

I was trying to share my finding. I know many people eat clams mistakenly. I know what they really want to eat is oysters. I was clarifying the different between them. How about big thank instead of complaining about my post?

-enufsaid

Rated R, from boy to man.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiNMz_745vQ

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-16 17:04:00

looks like there was a premature prediction of this thread's demise...

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-16 16:54:00

I'm still trying to find the significance or a link to the VJ process...

Regional Discussion

This Forum is dedicated to discussion on the major regions around the world. Topics of discussion may include travel, moving, what to eat and any other experience you may wish to share or inquire about. Have fun!

no significance to the VJ process. but you can eat clams and oysters, and one of the members has discovered that clams and oysters are, more or less, not the same. isn't that worthy of a thread? :unsure:

Edited by sunandmoon, 16 June 2011 - 01:26 PM.

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-16 13:25:00

now that it has been established that clams and oysters are not the same, where will this thread go... :unsure:

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-16 12:06:00

Marikina wont give police clearence do we need it???

I think the k1 instruction said "other contry police certificates". if the OP's fiancee didn't reside outside the PI for more than 6 months, then local policce clearance won't be needed anymore since an NBI certificate will be issued plus NBI clearance is better than police clearance.

I plan on just bring what is told on the instruction.

local police clearance is not needed. only NBI Clearance.

http://photos.state....3__rtf2_001.pdf

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-16 23:50:00

CFO seminar in Cebu

Well, we decided to choose convenience and go to the Cebu seminar. My fiancée (Faith) just went to the CFO seminar in Cebu yesterday, so I'm just gonna write a short review. This is a second-hand review since I wasn't there, but I'll give as many details as I can. I've been told that Cebu only accepts 15 for a seminar, but Faith said there were more than 20 there in all, although there were only 8 of them in the American seminar (for those traveling to U.S.) I've heard many horror stories about the seminar in Cebu, but I think it's mainly for those people who are very young, especially if they're marrying someone a lot older than them. There was even one 19-year old there with her mother, so I think they're just concerned about the young ones making sure they are prepared. I've also heard that they give divorced people a hard time, but I can't verify that since my fiancée and I are both young and never been married. They watched a video of women who have been abused when they married someone outside of the country, and they gave tips for how to contact someone if you get into trouble. But, I think that really only applies to people who don't know their fiancé very well; if you're close and you know he is a good person, you've got nothing to worry about. They also talked a little about language and culture in the U.S. and how Americans have different attitudes, concepts of being on time, etc. The nun seemed a little strict and seemed like she was trying to convince people not to go, but I think she's just testing to see how sure you are about your fiancé. If you're confident about your relationship, you won't have any problems =). After the seminar (I think it lasted 2 hours), you have your one-on-one interview. Faith was fortunate enough to get a young lady (25 years old) rather than the nun, and her interview was more like a casual conversation, whereas the nun's interviews were kinda long. The interviewer just talked to her like a friend and asked her how we met, how long we'd known each other, and other simple questions like they asked at the embassy. She also asked a few personal questions like what are some good and bad qualities about me. On a side note, the one that interviewed Faith actually has an American boyfriend lol, so that's a plus! Anyway, they just wanted to make sure we really love each other, so there was no problem with ours. However, Faith didn't get the sticker the first day because she didn't have a copy of my passport, birth certificate, and the infamous proof of singleness (that doesn't exist in the U.S.). Thankfully, she just went back the next day and showed them a copy of my tax return that shows my filing status as single and got her sticker! Now, we're ready to fly when I go back to get her! Well, that's my review based on all the details my fiancée gave me. I hope it helps! Maybe Faith can answer any questions or give more details once she gets to the U.S. since right now, she's usually talking to me when she's at the café =).

my wife also had her seminar in Cebu. this sounds very similar my wife's experience. about the proof of singleness, she told them she forgot it, left in in Davao. she was asked how does she know I'm single. she told them she's talked to my mother and my mom told her I was single. she got her certificate that day.

Edited by sunandmoon, 17 February 2011 - 04:10 PM.

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-02-17 16:09:00

bringing USC fiance' to CFO seminar

(there are rumors they do a background check on the foreign fiancee/spouse to see if they can find anything. )

why spread more rumors?

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-05-31 18:11:00

Which day of the week is better for traveling?

A number of posts containing personal attacks and baits have been removed. The acceptable part of the initiating post has been returned to the thread below. Please confine your discussion to the topic at hand - travel from the Philippines to the US - and leave personal comments out of it. Anyone failing to confine themselves to the topic or continuing to bait - either the OP or a respondent - will be thread banned from further discussion in this thread.

Some people never learn. Sorry that they can not resist attacking me. They live for this

You get a pretty star also:

a response

Thank you for the star. Just a reminder, though - baiting is often a two way street. It would go a long way to stopping the attacks if you didn't instigate some of them in the first place by baiting .

no response. I'll let it speak for itself...

sunandmoon

Male

Philippines

2011-06-19 00:40:00