ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesHow can anything so stinky possibly taste so good?

They told me in Vietnam that it was banned from hotels and public places AFTER I tried it.. :rofl: :rofl:. I just thought maybe once you got past the smell it would taste good. I was sweet I'll give it that, but in a dead body kinda way :thumbs:



that's what my wife told me. it didn't quite turn out that way...
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-05-26 19:14:00
PhilippinesHow can anything so stinky possibly taste so good?

When I went to both the Philippines and Vietnam I tried absolutely everything. I can honestly say I loved just about everything. There were a few things I didn't care for so much but there was ONE thing I can't handle...durian. It smells like a cantaloupe that's been sitting in a dumpster in Southern Arizona for 2 weeks and tastes about the same. The smell from the bite I took instantly saturated my sinuses and I could smell that ####### for a week!! Yuckkk!! :rofl:


good description.. :lol:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-05-26 18:43:00
PhilippinesIs this too much thinking?
I think she'll find your personal instruction more helpful than reading a manual. ;) there have been various threads in the past about things to do to help your wife adjust to life in the USA. here's a recent one...
http://www.visajourn...-shuffle-share/
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-07-20 12:22:00
PhilippinesNeed to fill out new form?

- OKay HI everyone! Me and my american bf for year and half met last MAy- and went to other asian country for a trip. We were discussing 'bout K1 visa, and so that is our plan. That he will file for ME. Now, when we met- he had that form I-129F. And I filled out 2 forms. And also we had pics passport size each.. His plan was to file petition ahead once he got back to USA... But due to some personal matters that he was dealing there in USA.. Until now he didn't file, His plan will be nxt month or Sept.. My question is what will happen to the form that I filled out w/ all my info's.. ? When he is goin to file, nxt month or so, am I gonna fill out new form? The truth is just by reading all 'bout facts of K1- for me is kinda hard to digest. Pls tell me what are those things usually do by a person whom being petition by someone else... Thank you. Very much. By the way I am new here... and I really want this VJ site be part of me and my american bf's journey.


if you are referring to the G-325a, don't worry the one you've filled out will be fine :thumbs:

Edited by sunandmoon, 24 July 2010 - 08:53 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-07-24 20:51:00
Philippinestermination of previous marriage
sorry, I do not have a definative answer. hopefully someone will come along who is knowlegable with this situation.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-10-01 16:05:00
Philippinestermination of previous marriage
if I remember the Family code right. with presumptive death, subsequent marriages will be declared void if the proir spouse reappears. maybe should contact an immigration attorney who is familar with the process in Manila.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-10-01 15:49:00
Philippinestermination of previous marriage
I guess the question is will presumptive death documents be accepted by the Embassy in place of annulment or death certificate.

I've seen this issue in the past. I do not remember the outcome.

Edited by Roy and Yazi, 01 October 2008 - 03:44 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-10-01 15:42:00
PhilippinesI want to Divorce my Husband & back to Phils.

oh ....so means if we submit the papers maybe this week
we got problem & maybe the immigration deported me & my son ? what month started and end the 180 days ?
i got here Feb.2 & my I-194 xpired May 3
and were married April 2010.....


you'll be OK. :thumbs:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-08-17 17:02:00
PhilippinesI want to Divorce my Husband & back to Phils.
I think that Kiddy is worried about her marriage, otherwise she wouldn't have started this thread. the fact remains she needs to AOS asap.
just to add my two cents. it seems your husband loves his step daughter as his own. I'm sure you want the same thing for your son.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-08-17 16:36:00
PhilippinesI want to Divorce my Husband & back to Phils.

oh i dont know that
i thought my status here is ok & my son coz were married b4 the 90days xpired
but the papers now is ready except the I-864
so we get trouble this if ever we send our papers coz my I-194 was xpired on May 3, 2010 ?
tnx very much for sharing ideas ....
i realy appreciate




means my son & me 50 50 now here ?
theres a possible one of this days im deported ?
tnx very much for the ideas


you should be ok, but it's best to file the I-485's for you and your son as soon as possible. once you file and the applications are accepted by USCIS, you and your son's status will be pending while the applications are being processed.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-08-17 15:53:00
PhilippinesI want to Divorce my Husband & back to Phils.

Our marriage is not legal its because im not yet process the AOS ?



your marriage is legal, but you are now out of status. when you arrived in Feb, you were given a I-94 which expired after 90 days. you've fullfilled the requirement of your
K-1 Visa by marrying within 90 days, but now you need to adjust status.

it's unfortunate you have alot of issues to deal with right now, but you will be out of status until you file for AOS.

Edited by sunandmoon, 17 August 2010 - 03:27 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-08-17 15:27:00
PhilippinesIt's Finally Done

Just want to let my fellow VJ Supporters know that Olive gets here tomorrow (8/18). She is at Manila right now ready to board her flight to Tokyo. She will arrive at PDX tomorrow (8/18) morning.

This has been a long and hard journey but this part of our journey is over and on Sept 4 we will be getting married. (F)

As just a little side note this is the best birthday gift I have or ever will receive...Thursday is my birthday and Olive will be here to help me celebrate.

J & O


looks like it will be a very happy birthday for you. have a joyous reunion and happy life together. :thumbs:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-08-17 16:56:00
PhilippinesFiancee's kid
the child will keep the same last name he has now. Did you list the son on the I-129f? if so, he would be eligle for a K-2 visa. the child can come at the same time as the mom or follow to join. if you choose follow to join, remember that the K-2 has to be issued within one year of the K-1 Visa, otherwise you will need to file a I-130 petition for the child.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-08-17 12:34:00
Philippinesmedical exam with daughter

so the k2 visa will not go with me for medical and interview?.. when they schedule me for that?...


your daughter would go with you to the medical and interview, if she is applying for Visa at the same time. if you choose follow to join, you'll need to contact the Embassy when you want to schedule an interview.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-08-29 01:01:00
Philippinesmedical exam with daughter

me and my fiancee decided to put my daughter on the form 'follow to join'.. shes not travelling with me going to u.s, she just follow after a year.. When USEM send me a schedule for interview and medical.. Is it my daughter go with me for medical and interview?..


if you are planning on using a K-2 Visa for your daughter, remember it has to be issued within one year from the date your K-1 is issued.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-08-28 20:11:00
PhilippinesCFO Question
from CFO Website
Requirements for Registration

1.Original and photocopy of Passport;
2.Original and photocopy of visa;
3.Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for US bound/ Confirmation of Permanent Residence for Canada bound/ Certification of Eligibility (for Japan-bound);
4.Original CFO guidance and counseling certificate;
5.Duly completed emigrant registration form; and
6.Payment of the authorized registration fee.

http://www.cfo.gov.p...temid=78#Second
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-08-31 19:13:00
PhilippinesCFO Question

I guess I didn't clarify my situation. Venus went to the seminar after St.Lukes and before her interview. They took her passport at St. Lukes. So now we just need the sticker on her visa.


she can register and get the sticker at the CFO Cebu Extension Office.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-08-31 18:23:00
Philippinesflight
I'll bet with quite a few single mom's, the father bailed out before or when the child was born.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-09-08 19:45:00
Philippinesk1 visa ssn
as others have stated, you should be able to get your SSN. However, the Temporary EAD Stamp from JFK does not authorize you to work. you need to wait for your EAD or Green Card. see form I-9, List of Acceptable Documents. http://www.uscis.gov...es/form/i-9.pdf
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-09-09 12:30:00
PhilippinesChicago Lock Box
according to OP's timeline, they will be filing an I-130.
For U.S. Postal Service:
USCIS P.O. Box 804625 Chicago, IL 60680-4107

you have it right Tony :thumbs:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-09-14 23:19:00
Philippinesbiometric notice received
at the San Francisco ASC, 3 of 4 of our biometric appointments were early walk in.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-09-15 12:22:00
PhilippinesVisiting the Philippines

Would be nice and you may get more responses if you would use all English in your posts. :whistle:


Commander Taggart, it's a losing battle... :P
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-09-22 19:01:00
PhilippinesK-2 question
you've listed the child in the I-129f petition, which is the first step. when applying for the visas you have two choices.

1. the child can apply for a K-2 Visa at the same time as the mom applies for a K-1 Visa.
2. if you choose follow to join, the K-2 visa has to be issued within one year from the date the K-1 Visa is issued.

the procedures for applying for the visas are basically the same, except the K-2 does not need the DS-156k.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-09-23 19:59:00
PhilippinesSad question we hate to ask

She has a nice job in Dubai. She is very smart and professional. Sometimes I wonder why she wants to come to USA? she has so many friends and her job is pretty good.


with us, it wasn't about my wife wanting to come live in the USA, it was about being together. my wife would have been just as happy, maybe even happier, if I had gone to live in the Philippines.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-09-26 15:53:00
PhilippinesSad question we hate to ask

Don't tell me I did not try to push it.


I don't think anybody here will tell you that...
just do whatever is best for you. best of luck with whatever path you take..
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-09-14 19:00:00
Philippines40 Good Reasons to be Pinoy™
yes, they are very similar. guess I'm guilty of being a copy cat. blush.gif the one I posted is about twice as long with more English.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-10-01 14:51:00
PhilippinesOur Beautiful Baby girl Merci Rose
congrats on the baby girl :thumbs:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-10-18 12:55:00
PhilippinesHow long does it take to get the packet?
QUOTE (Richard90027 @ Nov 11 2009, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (GuardianOne @ Nov 11 2009, 04:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NVC sent the package to Manila two weeks ago and my fiance still has not received her packet. When will it be sent?

What Packet???? blink.gif


they're probably referring to a letter. the packets are only available online... http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3238.html
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-11-11 15:49:00
PhilippinesLearning my fiancee 's culture
hopefully there is no collateral damage to the image of Davao...
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-09-14 19:24:00
PhilippinesLearning my fiancee 's culture

Here is another great thing (If Your Male) in PI.

You can bag as many girls as your heart desires. You can get 10 girls a year pregnant, and you don't have to take responsibility for any kids


maybe a reason for the fvcked up law. :whistle:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-09-11 00:26:00
PhilippinesHeartbroken and deceived---need help/advice
when the time is right, hopefully can forgive, for peace within yourself. to quote Dr. Lewis Smedes...

"I worry about fast forgivers. They tend to forgive quickly in order to avoid their pain. Or they forgive fast in order to get an advantage over the people they forgive. And their instant forgiving only makes things worse...People who have been wronged badly and wounded deeply should give themselves time and space before they forgive...There is a right moment to forgive. We cannot predict it in advance; we can only get ourselves ready for it when it arrives...Don't do it quickly, but don't wait too long...If we wait too long to forgive, our rage settles in and claims squatter's rights to our souls."


sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-11-22 01:07:00
PhilippinesCan my fiancee bring her daughter on K1 visa?
as others have stated, the child may come at the same time as the mom or follow to join. based on my experince, overall the process will be simpler and less expensive if the child applys for the visa and comes here at the same time as the mom. also the time spent apart, if you choose follow to join, is time that can never be replaced.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-11-20 18:55:00
PhilippinesCEAC Barcode number
have you paid the visa application fee? you now need to in order to schedule an interview. if you have, are you clicking the K Visa Appointment Scheduling link on this page? http://www.ustraveld...ppointment.html
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-12-03 22:08:00
PhilippinesInterview to visa in hand
just a side note, members should make copies of the bio page of their passport, especially when taking medical before scheduling an interview. passport number needed when paying for visa appplication, which must be done before scheduling an interview.

Edited by sunandmoon, 04 December 2010 - 01:55 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-12-04 13:54:00
PhilippinesInterview to visa in hand

I was told the Embassy in Philippines does not send packets any more? Does anyone know for sure?


it hasn't sent packets for quite some time now. only available online. http://photos.state.... Packet _3_.pdf
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-12-03 21:08:00
PhilippinesDS-160



The Manila Philippines Embassy site on the link below, under Application Process, 2. Required Documents: specifically states that “All applicants must complete the DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application”

Link to information about Required Documents:

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwhniv1.html#1


that web page does seem cause some confusion. might be helpful if they added this...

Although the K visas are described as nonimmigrant visas, these visas are processed at the Immigrant Visa Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Manila. Please view the Immigrant Visas pages of this website for more details.

^^^The U.S. Embassy Manila does not use the DS-160 for K-1erz.


ditto :thumbs:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-12-05 20:00:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR & NBI
have her fill out the G-325a, get passport style photo and write a letter of intent for the I-129f. the cenomar and NBI clearance will not be needed till the interview at the Embassy,
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-12-14 00:44:00
PhilippinesUs embassy contact number in the PI
main Embassy number. 011-63-2-301-2000. if your trying to call the Immigrant Visa Unit (which also processes K Visas), I believe the ext. is 5184 or 5185.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-12-14 18:41:00
PhilippinesCan't Schedule Appointment!!!

Waiting is h*ll... :clock: :girlwerewolf2xn:


:yes: when on your visa journey, the waiting is the hardest part...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x_TXWYAH7o
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-12-15 01:56:00
PhilippinesHave we gotten lazy?
if someone disagrees with something that was been said, point it out. the member might not have been implying what you think. all just a part of having a civil discussion.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-12-09 16:18:00