ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesTravel from the philippines to the US
QUOTE (maliciant @ Apr 23 2008, 04:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the replies, I was pretty sure that an actual meeting would be required. I'm just gathering information now and have not begun the visa process, we've just been talking about it. The expense of the trip is a big part of the problem, but that's not unworkable. I do not have a visa or passport at this time, neither does she, so someone needs a vacation to another country, figuring out the most affordable options to do so is the next step. She lives in bacoor so I assume the most reasonable places to fly to or from is Manila.


you do not need a visa to enter the Philippines. you have up to 3 weeks to visit. it can be extended when you are there.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-04-23 18:13:00
PhilippinesTravel from the philippines to the US
QUOTE (maliciant @ Apr 23 2008, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've been looking around and I'm considering going through the whole k-1 process, I've mostly been gathering information. I have never met in person the person I'd be applying for, I realize that the k-1 doesn't absolutely require it but I suspect without it'd be highly suspect, and that's a long process in ideal situations. So the next step is figuring out how to remedy that issue, can anyone recommend where to find cheap flights, from manila, philippines to missouri or the other way around?
I wouldn't mind knowing how big of a flag not having met in person is as well, though that's probably best for a topic specific forum.

it's a huge red flag. it's extremely difficult to get a waiver for the requirement of having met in person....

the U.S. citizen and foreign fiancee must have met in person within the two years before the K1 fiancee visa petition is filed unless either:

(a) meeting your fiancee in person would violate strict and long established customs of your fiancee's foreign culture or social practice; or

(cool.gif the U.S. citizen can establish that complying with this requirement will result in extreme hardship to them (please note that financial hardship alone is not considered to be an "extreme hardship" by the USCIS); and


you also mention other way around... Philippines to here. if by that you mean to have her come here to met you, it could also prove difficult for her to be issued a tourist visa. the best way is for you to go to the Philippines to met her in person.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-04-23 18:08:00
PhilippinesSt lukes is a joke and ongoing medical crap
QUOTE (tzeksman @ Sep 6 2008, 04:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
IQuit common do you really believe I care about the 21.38 thats not the point we're going with the flow and doing as instructed I'm just venting my frustrations here. As far as "head cases" i think stateside we produce enough of them as it is, so im on-board with you on that. IN PRINCIPAL though from what ive read and understand this medical exam is to insure your Physical state for example you dont have a communicable disease, and that you have the neccesarry immunizations etc etc etc . Thats why im venting my frustrations..... the next time she goes it will be her 4th day there, we have an infant child who is breastfeeding, thank God my wife is in Malolos and not Baguio!!!!! Its the principle my man, and there seeming disregard. Dont get me wrong IM the one thats frustrated because im here and she is there, but as for her she is taking it all in stride. I hope its ok that i gripe a lil


it goes beyond that. a partial list...

Section 34.3 Scope of examinations.

(a) General. In performing examinations, medical examiners shall consider those matters that relate to:

(1) A communicable disease of public health significance;

(2)(i) A physical or mental disorder and behavior associated with the disorder that may pose, or has posed, a threat to the property, safety, or welfare of the alien or others;

(ii) A history of a physical or mental disorder and behavior associated with the disorder, which behavior has posed a threat to the property, safety, or welfare of the alien or others and which behavior is likely to recur or lead to other harmful behavior;

I understand it can be frustrating. It's OK to let off a little steam. In Principal, we all can fall in love and marry anyone, but when bringing our SO from another country, there are some hoops we have to jump thru for that to be accomplished.

best of luck with the remainder of your journey good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-06 19:13:00
PhilippinesI think I am ready to submit my I 129f
QUOTE (diverdon @ Sep 7 2008, 05:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks to those whom provided a link to the guide lines. I went over pretty much everything with a fine tooth comb and I think I got it all.

With regard to the Poster who said not to forget the Notarized affidavit of support--- I could not find any reference to that for this stage of the process. Strangely enough, if I am reading it all correctly, that is something I will have to do and provide to my fiancee to take to the embassy interview with her.

I put the I-129f in the mail Saturday.



That is correct good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-07 17:06:00
Philippineswe arrived
Welcome to the USA. have a joyous wedding...
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-04 13:08:00
PhilippinesK1 Visa 22 yr old fiance. Letter of parental advisement?
QUOTE (mikeandjoana @ Sep 7 2008, 06:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mikeandjoana @ Sep 7 2008, 09:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My Filipina fiance is 22 and I'm 29. I plan on sending out my K1 packet this weekend. Does she need to send me something with parent's consent? The closest thing I have to that is her letter of intent. I'm really confused now. Please help!


Do I need to submit something with my K1 packet?



no, you do not need to submit with the 129f. It's for CFO, a philippine Govt agency.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-07 22:21:00
Philippineswhat is slec office hours?
you'll find the map on page 10

http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-08 18:13:00
Philippineswhat is slec office hours?
from US Embassy Manila website;

SLMCEC is located at 1177 J. Bocobo Street, Ermita, Manila. They can be reached by telephone at 521-0020 and 521-8647. SLMCEC is open from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is best to arrive for your medical examination between 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Applicants are served on a first come first served basis, but the order of release of the medical reports will depend on the complexity of the results of the medical examination.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-08 18:09:00
Philippinesdried fish
QUOTE (Sheriff Uling @ Sep 8 2008, 06:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My friend and I, who's married to a Pinay as well, absolutely can't stand dungit. It smells so bad that we've given the fish a new name... "itdung" because "it" smell just like "dung".

Hehehehe...

Sheriff Uling

laughing.gif It must be the Durian of fish. you wife may think it tastes like heaven, but it smells like hell...
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-08 20:21:00
PhilippinesPinoy Channel
my wife and daughter have already found it. I'm lucky to have any time at the compurt now. sad.gif laughing.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-08 15:33:00
PhilippinesCHARICE MADE OPRAH CRY..CELINE DION INVITED HER!!!

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-10 00:17:00
PhilippinesCHARICE MADE OPRAH CRY..CELINE DION INVITED HER!!!

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-10 00:01:00
PhilippinesUnder What Age is Parental Consent Letter Required?
QUOTE (iahmjpinoy @ Sep 1 2008, 09:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (OrlandoRenaldo @ Sep 1 2008, 07:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am in same boat. My fiancee is 24. But law says age 24 UNDER need parental ADVISE...what the heck does that mean and in what form is parental advise? Should i have her father call her and advise her? What evidence satisfies "parental advise"?

ANYONE HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH THIS CFO SEMINAR?

ORLANDO

It basically means that the parents have to write a letter stating they are aware of the marriage of their daugher/son. This is taken from the Phil gov website on marriages, but should apply as well.

Parents' Consent (for 18-21 years old) or Parent's Advice (for 21-25 years old): Under Philippine law, the legal age for marriage is 18. If the contracting parties are between the ages of 18 and 21, they must present written consent to the marriage from their father, mother or legal guardian. While any contracting party between the age of 22 and 25 must present written parental advice, i.e., a written indication that the parents are aware of the couple's intent to marry.

Hope this helps, unless the CFO has different rules from this...

Ingats!!



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sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-07 22:24:00
PhilippinesSo Happy to Know
Congrats good.gif enjoy your 2 year vacation from USCIS.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-11 15:04:00
PhilippinesRe-filing my K1..is it not GOOD???
hope things go smoothly for you the next time around good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-14 21:58:00
PhilippinesI-134 etc
whatever you do, do not reschedule the interview. if a document is missing, you would just go on AR and submit the document when you receive it. you can use either a copy of the form 1040 or a Tax transcript.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-15 19:57:00
PhilippinesShame on U.s. embassy in manila
maybe everyone can just agree they disagree. wink.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-14 13:03:00
PhilippinesShame on U.s. embassy in manila
QUOTE (bevs @ Sep 13 2008, 05:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JNUEM @ Sep 12 2008, 05:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancé went to her seminar after passing the interview. We thought the seminar would tell you everything about the USA, and what to expect and how to count money or something Or about the weather or something educational and helpful. Instead they flooded her brain with discouraging stories and videos of the Filipinas that got treated bad. Stories, pics and vids of prostitution, beatings and death etc. Can you believe the embassy passed fiancé visa interviews and the couple have only known each other for a month or so.. This really pissed me off to know they do that during the seminar instead of making you feel comfortable. I mean the process is frustrating enough, and then they do that at the end of it to stress you out more. How sad is that. And you have to pay for it.

Shame on The U.S embassy in Manila

MY fiance arrived on my bday. sept 2 woohoooooo!


i dont agree with u. im in favor of CFO seminar to inform all FILIPINA's and FILIPINO'S that not everbody leave the PHILIPPINES will have happy ending. and not all foriegner have a good heart, im not saying it generaly but im saying it with truth, trust me i was been a victims ones. we filipino have the rigths to know about all of this. so if u dont want this then just shut your mounth and dont say negative about our goverment. sorry but u are too over reacted with your 250 pesos.


he thought it was run by the US Govt. whistling.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-13 19:42:00
PhilippinesShame on U.s. embassy in manila
QUOTE (JNUEM @ Sep 12 2008, 03:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
U.S. citizens are the ones thst conducted the seminar along with filipino help


QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Sep 12 2008, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JNUEM @ Sep 12 2008, 02:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancé went to her seminar after passing the interview. We thought the seminar would tell you everything about the USA, and what to expect and how to count money or something Or about the weather or something educational and helpful. Instead they flooded her brain with discouraging stories and videos of the Filipinas that got treated bad. Stories, pics and vids of prostitution, beatings and death etc. Can you believe the embassy passed fiancé visa interviews and the couple have only known each other for a month or so.. This really pissed me off to know they do that during the seminar instead of making you feel comfortable. I mean the process is frustrating enough, and then they do that at the end of it to stress you out more. How sad is that. And you have to pay for it.

Shame on The U.S embassy in Manila
MY fiance arrived on my bday. sept 2 woohoooooo!


it has nothing to do with the US Embassy. CFO is a Philippine Govt. Agency.


even if that was true, what would CFO hiring US Citizens have to do with the US embassy?
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-12 17:03:00
PhilippinesShame on U.s. embassy in manila
QUOTE (JNUEM @ Sep 12 2008, 02:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancé went to her seminar after passing the interview. We thought the seminar would tell you everything about the USA, and what to expect and how to count money or something Or about the weather or something educational and helpful. Instead they flooded her brain with discouraging stories and videos of the Filipinas that got treated bad. Stories, pics and vids of prostitution, beatings and death etc. Can you believe the embassy passed fiancé visa interviews and the couple have only known each other for a month or so.. This really pissed me off to know they do that during the seminar instead of making you feel comfortable. I mean the process is frustrating enough, and then they do that at the end of it to stress you out more. How sad is that. And you have to pay for it.

Shame on The U.S embassy in Manila
MY fiance arrived on my bday. sept 2 woohoooooo!


it has nothing to do with the US Embassy. CFO is a Philippine Govt. Agency.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-12 16:50:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
It's now 10:48am Manila time. hopefully the good news will be coming soon....
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-15 21:48:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
looks like BrianandCharisma have their interview today. best of luck good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-15 18:00:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
QUOTE (Pinay Wife @ Aug 22 2008, 04:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Aug 18 2008, 03:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
nice to see you back in the Embassy Thread PW. good.gif

Hey Roy, how is your Mom? Is she okay now? and Yazi?




my mom's going better. her surgery went fine, now just a long rehab period. Yazi's doing fine. she was able to get a full time job as Activity Director at a skilled nursing facility. not the same line of work she had in the Philippines, but she's happy with it.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-08-23 15:49:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
nice to see you back in the Embassy Thread PW. good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-08-17 14:52:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
QUOTE (Pinay Wife @ Jul 13 2008, 08:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
(This is Pinay Wife formerly known as PatientlyWaiting)

Yay! I'm happy that this thread is back to what it used to be kicking.gif . I was just waiting for it to die a natural death but Roy, Mae, Daruma, the Sheriff and a few others just won't give up. They keep giving it CPR, especially Roy, who would give the thread an electric shock every now and then with his youtube uploads. You gals and guys are great!

Nice to hear from oldtimers Iya and StarProg. Congrats on your baby StarProg. Our family is growing!

Sheriff, if Pink, Shape and chris-lei are unable to integrate/put together their lists, I will do it after I get back from a trip. We're celebrating my parents-in-law's 50th wedding anniversary in Lake Chelan, WA. We leave early morning tomorrow so I'm busy doing last minute cleaning up and packing and I'm not able to do the list now. Oh by the way, Doug and I celebrated our 1st anniversary on July 7th. We survived one year! 49 more years to go...... ClockWatch2.gif

To Pink, Shape, chris-lei, welcome to Manila thread. Please encourage your group to post their questions here. You ladies did a great job in keeping your respective lists updated.

Sheriff, I tried to send you PM a week ago but I guess I pressed the wrong keys and you may not have received my message. I was going to ask you if you can please have a separate list in the Guide for all the fees that need to be paid (USCIS, US Embassy visa fee/biometrics, Medical (adult/child), Delbros, NBI, etc. and for AOS ~ I-485 application fee, transfer to I-693A, etc.) so we can see all the expected expenses at a glance. That's all the fees I can think of right now. If I missed anything, I'm sure you will come to my rescue.

Happy days are here again!!!

PW


just trying to be the AAA of the thread, bringing out the jumper cables every now and then. hopefully from now on I can be the Maytag Repair Man...
StarProg, Congrats on the upcoming new arrival to your family...
Happy Anniversary PW...
I agree, the ladies have done a great job with their lists good.gif
I can think of another fee some of us will be needing to pay not too long from now, removing conditions...
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-13 12:13:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
QUOTE (DARUMA07 @ Jul 10 2008, 03:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sheriff Uling @ Jul 10 2008, 04:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Shape and Pink

Can you ladies please work together on how to best collect and combine both of your efforts? I have moved your latest posted updates here. Please forgive me if this move has created any ripples in the waters.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling


Sheriiff, when I first seen your post, I thought you said NIPPLES.... I thought this was going to get interesting! crying.gif devil.gif LOL!


this thread is rated G. the only type of nipples allowed....


sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-10 21:36:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
nice to see this thread returning to it's roots good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-10 12:27:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
with the price of gas skyrocketing, here are some gas saving tips....


sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-08 18:56:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
OK, enough of that tongue.gif lets move on to something with a Summer Theme.....


sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-06 18:10:00
PhilippinesFilipinas
QUOTE (ScottNelyn @ Nov 21 2007, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can anyone tell me why Filipinas are the most beautiful women in the world?


isn't the answer obvious. wink.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-21 16:58:00
PhilippinesHappy mothers Day to All mothers in here

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-05-11 12:04:00
PhilippinesAn Insult to all Filipinos! MUST READ PLEASE!
since it has been shown to be a hoax, maybe it's best to lock the thread so it can disappear into the back pages of the forum.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-05-06 19:35:00
Philippinesa Big Congrats
QUOTE (Sheriff Uling @ May 12 2008, 06:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks... tongue.gif


whatever happened to the new VJ ID with avator. thought I'd give a little musical tribute to wet the appetit of those still waiting in anticipation.... tongue.gif


sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-05-12 21:37:00
Philippinesa Big Congrats
just thought I'd give a Big Congrats to all those with recent visa approvals good.gif

to those with upcoming interviews, best of luck good.gif keep the good time rolling....


sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-05-12 20:30:00
PhilippinesCFO Seminar Question
QUOTE (RonMay @ May 12 2008, 06:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jartu63 @ May 12 2008, 07:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a question about the CFO Seminars. Maymay took her seminar after the interview...but she did not have her VISA. we figured that it was best to get it out of the way before we headed down to her home in Tangub City. We went to the PRISM office on Taft Avenue and she couldn't get her stamp because she didn't have her passport (at embassy) she was also requested for other information which we gatherred together after the seminar. Our intention was to finish the seminar once she got her VISA and once we returned to Manila for the flight out.

With that being said...we were on AR for documentation and that lasted for 2 months. I had to return home and now she will receive her VISA in about a week. My question will it be ok for her to continue her previous seminar and show the information that was asked (she has a receipt for the seminar) or will she have to take a new seminar?


as long as she's done w/ her seminar all she needs to do, is go back to the CFO office and show her visa and the cfo certificate and the receipt (pertaining to her seminar) and she's good to go! all they do is stamp her passport and no need for another seminar! CONGRATS!!! and wish u all the best!!! God bless!!!


yap good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-05-12 20:32:00
Philippinesall my bags are packed I'm ready to go
have a safe flight.


sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-05-13 18:09:00
PhilippinesMy Interview Experience
there ya go... there was no need to be nervous and tense... glad to hear you made it . Congrats good.gif and Congrats on the upcoming new arrival to your family.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-05-12 22:53:00
PhilippinesHas anyone filled for their AOS and EAD?
QUOTE (NoelandTintin @ May 13 2008, 03:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Dr Mirage @ May 13 2008, 02:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Guys,

I know this is a Regional Discussion, but I wanted to ask if anyone has filled for their AOS and EAD under a K1 Visa.

If anyone can help me answer some questions. I will greatly appreciate it.

My fiance and I are already in the US since May 2nd and we are having our CIVIL wedding ceremony on May 17th.

I heard the AOS application takes 7 months to process (receive the green card)

My question is can my fiance get her SSN any earlier than filling for the EAD which may take 90 days?

-Doc.


Im on CR1 and will not file for AOS or EAD but I do know for a fact that your fiance can get SSN as soon as she lands on US soil. In her case, since she's already here, anytime.


actually, should wait 1 to 2 weeks after arrival, to give time to be in the system. since she arrived on May 2nd, should be good to go good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-05-13 18:01:00
Philippinesparents consent of My fiance' should it be notarized from his State?
What I beleive he needs is an " Affidavit in Lieu of Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage"from US Embassy In Manila or Consulate in Cebu.
http://manila.usemba...v/wwwha009.html

Edited by Roy and Yazi, 14 May 2008 - 05:30 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-05-14 17:25:00
PhilippinesCharice P. On Oprah Show


Ellen, now Oprah, wonder what's up next for her...
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-05-13 02:08:00