ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesAPPLYING RELATIVES FOR TOURIST VISA TO ATTEND YOUR WEDDING
just to note.. each visa application will cost $131. I've seen some post their parents were able to get tourist visas, but it's not certain your parents will be able the do so. For the other relatives, it could be difficult.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-06 14:45:00
PhilippinesAPPLYING RELATIVES FOR TOURIST VISA TO ATTEND YOUR WEDDING
QUOTE (Sheriff Uling @ Jul 6 2008, 12:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good luck! Let us know how that works out for you... no0pb.gif


never mind the Sheriff, he's only being realistic. whistling.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-06 14:35:00
PhilippinesAPPLYING RELATIVES FOR TOURIST VISA TO ATTEND YOUR WEDDING
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Jul 6 2008, 09:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Are you trying to get Tourist Visa from PI to USA for your Family Members?


If so, each would have to apply for a tourist visa. they all would have to prove significant ties to the Philippines. there is really nothing you can do. I will not say not to try, but it will probably be difficult for all of them to obtain tourist visas.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-06 13:37:00
PhilippinesVJ eyeball
QUOTE (AllRightsReserved @ Jul 8 2008, 04:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Jul 8 2008, 03:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (o0pink0o @ Jun 29 2008, 01:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (dawgofwar71 @ Jun 29 2008, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HELLO KINDA NEW TO THE VJ EXPERIENCE. AND WAS WONDERING WHAT'S A VJ EYEBALL? MY FIANCEE IS IN MANILA . AND I WOULD LOVE FOR HER TO BE AROUND OTHERS WHO ARE EITHER MARRIED,ENGAGED OR DATING .


Eyeball is a pinoy term which means to meet personally with someone or group of people that you met through chat, text messaging or email.



here it's also basically the same thing. In CB slang means personal meeting.


Copy..over! smile.gif


Catch ya on the flip flop....
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-08 18:53:00
PhilippinesVJ eyeball
QUOTE (o0pink0o @ Jun 29 2008, 01:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (dawgofwar71 @ Jun 29 2008, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HELLO KINDA NEW TO THE VJ EXPERIENCE. AND WAS WONDERING WHAT'S A VJ EYEBALL? MY FIANCEE IS IN MANILA . AND I WOULD LOVE FOR HER TO BE AROUND OTHERS WHO ARE EITHER MARRIED,ENGAGED OR DATING .


Eyeball is a pinoy term which means to meet personally with someone or group of people that you met through chat, text messaging or email.



here it's also basically the same thing. In CB slang means personal meeting.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-08 16:32:00
PhilippinesBrown Envelope
QUOTE (bubu @ Jul 9 2008, 06:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi. Got a question again about this brown envelope..I finally got my visa and this brown envelope.Delbros delivered it this afternoon. I just noticed that the brown envelope is kinda torn in one corner and that u can see the documents. Is this normal?Im kinda nervous if I did something wrong since I opened the plastic to get my passport. Anyone please advise. Thank you.


one corner cut is normal. it's ok to remove your passport from the plastic covering the brown envelope. your fine good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-09 12:41:00
Philippineswhat are the requirement to get a social security number at the USA.....
you might want to wait till the beginning of next week, so she'll be in the database.

http://www.ssa.gov/online/ss-5.html
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-08 17:38:00
PhilippinesHELLO...
this can be a frustrating part of the process. your petition should be at NVC, but until the case number is assigned, you can not get any info about it's status. back when I was in the part of the process you are in now, I experienced many frustrating calls to NVC, being told they have no record of my petition. a K-1 is not entered into their system until a case number has been assigned. hang in there, hopefully you'll be receiving your case number soon good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-09 02:07:00
PhilippinesLIST OF 2008 INTERVIEWEES at USEM-MANILA
QUOTE (Sheriff Uling @ Jul 7 2008, 11:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (chris-lei @ Jul 7 2008, 06:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NAME---------------INTERVIEW DATE-------------PAID D.V. FEE-----------SLIP---------------------------------------VISA ON HAND
chris-lei--K1-----------07/01/2008-----------------06/06/2008--------------pink/white: DV
wacky--K1-------------07/01/2008-----------------05/08/2008--------------pink
skyblue06--K2---------07/01/2008-----------------06-12/2008-------------pink
Rodge&Ninfa--K1------07/01/200------------------05/16/2008--------------pink-----------------------------------------July 4, 2008
Lokashadow--K1------07/02/2008-----------------05/29/2008--------------pink/white: PC
HenryMaricor--CR1---07/03/2008-----------------06/23/2008--------------pink/white: DV
USARMYNURSE-K1---07/03/2008------------------06/10/2008--------------pink
jego ryu--K1-----------07/07/2008-----------------06/05/2008--------------pink/white: PC and VISA PHOTOS
ez2007--K1------------07/07/2008-----------------05/29/2008--------------pink/white: notarized letter of intent
mybabydoll--CR1-----07/08/2008------------------********---------------
Dennisheilla--CR1-----07/08/2008-----------------06/23/208---------------
hannyperez--K3-------07/09/2008-----------------07/17/2008--------------
Sandra--CR1----------07/10/2008-----------------
monalisa--K3----------07/11/2008-----------------06/25/2008-------------
crys --CR1-------------07/16/2008-----------------06/10/2008-------------
gabriela--K1-----------07/16/2008-----------------*********---------------
Diazel and Mike--K1--07/17/2008----------------*********----------------
alizeyah--K1-----------07/18/2008-----------------********----------------
Jb and Jam-K1---------07/18/2008------------------********---------------
onizuka--K3-----------07/28/2008----------------06/12/2008----------------
lehman24-CR1-------07/30/2008-----------------*********----------------

Shape...

Please add these July folks to your list. I'm consolidating all of the monthly interviewee stuff into this thread. That's if you don't mind.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling



hey, what happened to there being only one Manila Embassy Interview Thread. mad.gif ya know, the one pinned at the top of the Forum. mad.gif
just kidding. actually it's a great idea to have it consolidated into one thread. having splintered threads seems to me to be counterproductive. If Shape wants to maintain this Thread, I say pin it. good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-07 17:47:00
Philippinesgetting married in the usa or philippines
you should check out this page on the US Embassy in Manila website.

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3204.html
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-04 11:34:00
PhilippinesInterview Experience July 7, 2008
QUOTE (ez2007 @ Jul 10 2008, 02:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Roy and Yazi,

Yup, we submitted the Certified True Copies of my Finality, Certification and Decision. That's why it took us November 2007 to file 'coz we waited for the documents to be included in the I-129F petition.

QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Jul 10 2008, 07:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (dbears @ Jul 9 2008, 02:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Vanz, you and relyn have the same case re-annulment.. her annulment was finalized just a few months before they filed for I-129F petition... i'm wondering why she didn't encounter the same glitch, did you ask her if she brought letter of intent with her during interview?... hayy, it's probably the nosy pre-screener's fault.


was the prior marriage disclosed on the I-129f? If not, that would be a reason why a notarized letter required from the petitioner.

? If you have one or more children not listed on the visa petition, or a current pregnancy, or a prior undisclosed marriage even if the marriage has now been terminated, or are currently afflicted with a contagious or communicable disease of public health significance, you must be prepared to present a notarized letter from the petitioner stating he/she is aware of the discrepancies between the facts stated on the petition and your actual personal circumstances, and still wishes to proceed with the proposed marriage.



then I, like the others wonder, what the reasoning is behind the notarized letter. sorry this is something you had to experience and hopefully it will not cause you too long of a delay.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-10 12:23:00
PhilippinesInterview Experience July 7, 2008
QUOTE (dbears @ Jul 9 2008, 02:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Vanz, you and relyn have the same case re-annulment.. her annulment was finalized just a few months before they filed for I-129F petition... i'm wondering why she didn't encounter the same glitch, did you ask her if she brought letter of intent with her during interview?... hayy, it's probably the nosy pre-screener's fault.


was the prior marriage disclosed on the I-129f? If not, that would be a reason why a notarized letter required from the petitioner.

? If you have one or more children not listed on the visa petition, or a current pregnancy, or a prior undisclosed marriage even if the marriage has now been terminated, or are currently afflicted with a contagious or communicable disease of public health significance, you must be prepared to present a notarized letter from the petitioner stating he/she is aware of the discrepancies between the facts stated on the petition and your actual personal circumstances, and still wishes to proceed with the proposed marriage.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-09 18:29:00
PhilippinesWe Got Approved for our Visa!!!!!!!
QUOTE (DARUMA07 @ Jul 10 2008, 08:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ Jul 10 2008, 08:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>


I drove again tonight (from church to home) using my own car and it was pretty nice. Just had a hard time merging because my car has too many blind spots and I couldn't see cars coming from my sides. But we made it. I bet part of it was because David was praying again and mind you, he has strong connections up in heaven. wink.gif

LOL! Have you considered getting Spot convex mirrors for your car to help on the blindspots? Also, there are rearview mirrors that are alot wider and are convexed on each end to help with blindspots too. My truck has the spot mirrors on my outside mirrors.....




hope you don't make a habit of driving on airport runways tongue.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-10 22:46:00
PhilippinesWe Got Approved for our Visa!!!!!!!
will some lechon satisfy your appetite?


sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-09 01:21:00
PhilippinesWe Got Approved for our Visa!!!!!!!
this thread is beginning to remind me of the Eveready Rabbit. it keeps going and going and going.....

keep the party goin kicking.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-08 22:07:00
PhilippinesWe Got Approved for our Visa!!!!!!!
I think this might be the longest, in time span, approval thread going on VJ.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-08 18:02:00
PhilippinesWe Got Approved for our Visa!!!!!!!
QUOTE (DARUMA07 @ Jul 7 2008, 05:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Jul 7 2008, 06:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats on having conditions removed. oops, just a sec........ that's not what this thread is all about.... that will not be happening til next year..... anyways, I'm first on record for Congrats on the 10yr green card. even it won't be happening til next year.



Thank You Roy and Yazi! I also want to be first on record to precongratulate you on your Removal of Condtions! biggrin.gif


David Mae will not be too far behind us. precongrats to you guys also good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-08 01:49:00
PhilippinesWe Got Approved for our Visa!!!!!!!
Congrats on having conditions removed. oops, just a sec........ that's not what this thread is all about.... that will not be happening til next year..... anyways, I'm first on record for Congrats on the 10yr green card. even it won't be happening til next year.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-07 18:01:00
PhilippinesVISA RECIEVED!
Congrats good.gif the best is yet to come... your wedding day.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-08 02:15:00
PhilippinesLeaving tomorrow July 5, 1055am via China Airlines
Have a safe flight. welcome to the USA.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-04 11:36:00
Philippinesneed help on I 134
QUOTE (prettynpink @ Jul 13 2008, 08:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks ROYn RAZI and Dbears..
I will just have to go for 2 I 134..It makes me feel secure..Better have it just in case...

Still confused though about the notary public,It says on the instruction
........If you are outside US the affidavit must be sworn to or notice affirmed before a US consular immigration officer..

ROy n razi have given me a good info that we could use the military notary public in IRAQ.However the instruction somehow confuses me.Just want to hear from other members here who had the same situation as mine as far as notarization is concern..

Please enlighten me..thanks once again


hopefully someone can provide you with a definative answer. I'm not 100% sure, but do think Military Personal can use Military Notary.
http://legalassistan...t_website-2.pdf
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-13 23:04:00
Philippinesneed help on I 134
QUOTE (prettynpink @ Jul 13 2008, 11:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
One more thing. DO we need 2 I 134 for me and my son??????????

thanks


I asked this question to the Embassy in an email.

RE: XXXXXXXXX +1
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2006 10:07:07 +0800
From: "Consular IV Manila" <ConsIVManila@state.gov> Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
To: "roy XXXXXXXXXXX" <XXXXXXXXXX@yahoo.com>
As long as both applicants are named in the I-134 affidavit of support, a single copy will suffice.




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

From: roy XXXXXXXXXX [mailto:XXXXXXXXX@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 9:26 AM
To: Consular IV Manila
Subject: affidavit of support



Case number MNL2006XXXXXX



Yasmin XXXXXXXX will be applying for a K-1 visa and her daughter Effie a K-2 visa. Do I need to submit a separate I-134 Affidavit of Support for each of their application?



Regards,

Roy XXXXXXXXXXX


still, since it's easy to prepare, I provided a separate I-134 for my daughter, just to be safe.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-13 14:06:00
Philippinesneed help on I 134
QUOTE (prettynpink @ Jul 13 2008, 11:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Jul 13 2008, 12:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
question 3. yes, he would put your son's name.

question 8 no, he does not need to put your or your son's name.

he should be able to use the military notary in Iraq.


thanks roy and razi...

On Q 11..we put all support necessary like food shelter clothing etc,is that ok??


really not a right or wrong answer for this question. I put " all expenses as needed". others have used the VJ example
" N/A ( K-1 Visa for permanent residence.)

Edited by Roy and Yazi, 13 July 2008 - 02:01 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-13 14:00:00
Philippinesneed help on I 134
question 3. yes, he would put your son's name.

question 8 no, he does not need to put your or your son's name.

he should be able to use the military notary in Iraq.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-13 12:49:00
PhilippinesNUMBER OF DS-157 TO BE PRESENTED
QUOTE (shes @ Jul 14 2008, 11:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ez2007 @ Jul 11 2008, 07:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I saw one applicant submitted 3 DS 157 (2 sheets printed online and 1 blank with bank validation). The guy inside the booth accepted the 3 DS 157. There are 2 people inside the booth who are assigned to get the DS Forms and to give the applicant his/her priority number.

Just to be on the safe side, have the blank DS 157 filled up 'coz I also saw several applicants being told by the lady inside the booth to come back on the line after completely filling up the blank DS 157 and had to return to the line several times 'coz that lady had sharp eyes (like an eagle).

Good luck. . smile.gif

3 DS-157??? what? i thought the embassy is asking for 2 - as stated on this website : http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf

and on my understanding, il have to just submit 1 filled on the net DS 157 and another 1 "validated" DS 157 with hand written answers, THAT 2 FORMS

ano ba talaga? wacko.gif


you are correct, only 2 DS-157's are required to be submitted. what you quoted was not saying you need to submit 3 copies. the point being made was to fill out the blank bank validated DS-157.

Edited by Roy and Yazi, 15 July 2008 - 01:51 AM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-15 01:48:00
PhilippinesLeejoy passed her interview
Congrats good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-11 22:56:00
Philippinesgetting married in the US on the K1
getting married in Texas. http://marriage.abou...ses/p/texas.htm

if you you which County in Texas you are getting married, I'd check it's website.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-16 16:09:00
PhilippinesGOt our NOA2!!!!!
Congrats good.gif I know what a great feeling it is... I can remember the day we received our NOA2. like it was yesterday....
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-15 11:47:00
PhilippinesVisa Expires
once you enter the USA, you have 90 days to get married. that's when your I-94 will expire.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-16 12:21:00
PhilippinesJULY '08 AOS THREAD!
QUOTE (I luv my chappara @ Jul 18 2008, 10:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mike_Zandy @ Jul 19 2008, 01:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I live in Oklahoma and will be filing this month.. but it seems Zandy and I will have to file it in person. look like besides the $1015 or what ever it is.. I will loose a day of pay or a vacation day along a tank of gas to drive to Oklahoma city.


Why u will file it in person?
Ours was sent by mail to chicago, IL lockbox...


for residents of the Dallas, El Paso and Oklahoma City area there was a pilot program called DORA, where you filled in person. I believe it has been discontinued.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-18 12:46:00
PhilippinesJULY '08 AOS THREAD!
QUOTE (Mike_Zandy @ Jul 18 2008, 10:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I live in Oklahoma and will be filing this month.. but it seems Zandy and I will have to file it in person. look like besides the $1015 or what ever it is.. I will loose a day of pay or a vacation day along a tank of gas to drive to Oklahoma city.


I do not think the DORA program is still in effect. you can mail to Chicago Lockbox address.
http://www.uscis.gov...0004718190aRCRD
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-18 12:37:00
PhilippinesPls SOmebody put this Co-Sponsor Thread out of its Misery!!!
QUOTE (marrs @ Jul 18 2008, 06:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok,

This thread http://www.visajourn...h...=97497&st=0
talks about how the Manila US Embassy has some kind of issue when folks need Co=Sponsors!

This stuff got people freaked out and it needs to end!

Apparently some1 in the past had a virtual (VIRTUAL!!) interview at Davao and the Consul did not accept the Co-Sponsorship for whatever reason.

Now, I dont know the details about this so SOMEBODY PLEASE speak on this.


I think what you are referring to was a chat session. I did not see where a CO say cosponsors will not be accepted. I did find this;

USER Asked: jogie: Good Day My fiancé’s income did not meet the required income, so is it ok if we will use a co-sponsor? It will be his parents though.

CONSUL: We normally do not require co-sponsors. But it really depends on the interview, if the consular officer concludes that your fiancé will not become a public charge then your petitioner’s inability to present sufficient income will not be grounds for refusals.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-19 14:32:00
PhilippinesApproved for printing!
Congrats good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-17 22:05:00
PhilippinesNew Girl marrried to a Puertorrican
QUOTE (NewGirl @ Jul 19 2008, 03:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

My name is Carmen. I'm married to a Puertorrican and we are in the process of getting my visa so I can go to the US. My preferred language is English since I have to dominated and my husband prohibit me from speaking tagalog, I hope you guys can respect his wishes.

I wish to know How long it takes to get the I-129F done and more than anything I would like to be in contact with other people that are married to Puertorrican guys.


thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Carmen


huh.gif does he likewise, not speak Spanish?
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-20 12:27:00
PhilippinesJOURNEY ENDED
reading your post, it doesn't appear this was a spur of the moment decision. I wish you both the best in whatever path you decide to take...
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-15 12:10:00
PhilippinesList of unconventional stuff I've seen in San Diego...
QUOTE (Paulily @ Jul 20 2008, 07:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nobody knows cost saving here I think... he he he

The first thing I noticed and enjoyed was the ketsup and napkins, you can get as many as you want specially in the fast food restaurants unlike in the philippines you will ask and they will just give you one or two pcs additional and i guess you need to beg for it. same as the plastic bags in the grocery you can request to double or ask more. The malls has no security guards that will always check your bag every time you enter the building. 24 hrs airconditioned at home during summer. You can eat breakfast meals even lunch or dinner.


yap, you ask for a napkin and thats what you get, a (one)napkin.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-21 17:22:00
PhilippinesList of unconventional stuff I've seen in San Diego...
QUOTE (john_and_marlene @ Jul 16 2008, 10:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Jul 16 2008, 12:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
how bout most public restrooms have toilet paper...


... and a toilet seat


laughing.gif I encountered that at some as also...
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-16 12:57:00
PhilippinesList of unconventional stuff I've seen in San Diego...
how bout most public restrooms have toilet paper...
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-16 12:16:00
PhilippinesVISA PRINTED LAST FRIDAY
Congrats good.gif a another lady from Davao soon to be on her way to the USA.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-21 17:15:00
PhilippinesProblem on Q18 in I-129F
QUOTE (Amai @ Jul 21 2008, 11:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (hyper609 @ Jul 22 2008, 02:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, it is a requirement to have met in person within 2 yrs of sending the application. Please check this link:
http://www.uscis.gov.../article/A2.pdf However, if you can prove a hardship it will be waived. Good luck on your journey.

Thank you. Do you think the naturalization process is considered a hardship for us to meet together that long? I hope it will. sad.gif


I don't think so since being a US Citizen is one of the requirements for filing a I-129f Fiance petition.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-21 14:20:00