ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesYAYYY! I PASSED!
Thanks for sharing all the details and congrats!
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-02-08 14:22:00
PhilippinesLearning to drive in the US
[quote name='rheanick' date='Feb 1 2009, 08:43 PM' post='2611857']
I did an A1 driving class in the philippines. All I learned is to drive at a maximum of 20 km per hour or ~10 miles per hour.

Dont expect much. Good luck to Bing.



LOL! Thank you.

Edited by Matt & Bing, 01 February 2009 - 08:45 PM.

Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-02-01 20:45:00
PhilippinesLearning to drive in the US
QUOTE (rheanick @ Feb 1 2009, 08:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Except for guts, I have to discard my knowledge of driving from the philippines. Its quite different driving here and in the philippines...

Just my opinion.



Oh, I agree! laughing.gif
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-02-01 20:23:00
PhilippinesLearning to drive in the US
My Bing is going to take drivers training in the Phils. Its a lot cheaper than here and I am gladly paying for it. Although ... after seeing how they drive there I'm not so sure I want her to learn there smile.gif Just kidding! Better she learn the basics from someone with more patience than me biggrin.gif

Of course, they can't teach her how to drive in the snow there! huh.gif

Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-02-01 18:59:00
PhilippinesAm I ready to go for the medical?
QUOTE (JAP @ Feb 22 2009, 11:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
would they ask for all those u mentioned? i thought the only thing u'll gonna bring is your appointment letter. Are they gonna ask for the NOA1 and NOA2?


Only the appointment letter in needed, not the NOA 1 or NOA 2.

And per this link, 3 2x2 photos are needed. Has this changed to 4?

http://www.visajourn...mp;#entry852031


This is somewhat outdated as the fee is now $213.35 (payable in PHP).
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-02-22 13:38:00
PhilippinesWhoa!! We got a touch yesterday!
I was very surprised to see that just now! Hope it keeps moving smile.gif
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-02-25 12:42:00
PhilippinesHappy yet Nervous
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Feb 28 2009, 07:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good luck to everyone dealing with the stress of immigration issues, they can weigh heavy on one's heart at times.



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Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-02-28 08:37:00
Philippinesarrival procedure POE
QUOTE (johndecka @ Mar 1 2009, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mrscruz @ Mar 1 2009, 10:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, It will be my first time to fly to states. Can you tell me what to do upon arrival (step by step pls) and what to expect. Thank you.


1st u get off the plane:)
2. R u coming here for visiting or to live?
there are two line at the custom. One for the USC/Resident and other for Vistors.
So u choose the Line. If u r immigrant, then go to USC/Resident Line.3. Custom Officer will ask u questions/u show him Documents.
4. Get ur luggage , U r out


Is this correct? An immigrant goes through the USC line? I have seen questions here about whether the USC and fiancee can go through the same line so I thought the visa holder could not go through the USC line (if not traveling with the USC).
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-01 11:09:00
PhilippinesCFO
QUOTE (bmtrrbt @ Mar 1 2009, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Matt & Bing @ Mar 1 2009, 09:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (bmtrrbt @ Mar 1 2009, 12:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i was ready with all my documents when i went to cfo thats why i never had any problems..so it depends on the person really.

they asked any papers from the petitioner whether income tax return...divorce decree or whatsoever so they can have an information of that person..


So what documents are required at the CFO seminar?? Per their web site, only copies of visa/passport, a 2x2 picture a valid ID card and a copy of Immigration Data Summary are needed.

Why would anyone bring copies of tax returns??? blink.gif



so they can have information about the petitioner...uhm...havent you read also in their website saying "other documents as may be required by the counselors"

Thank you so much.


Um... no I have not read that. What information about the petitioner do they want? How could you possibly know what other documents they might require? There is no possible need for a copy of the USC's tax return.

Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-01 14:56:00
PhilippinesCFO
QUOTE (bmtrrbt @ Mar 1 2009, 12:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i was ready with all my documents when i went to cfo thats why i never had any problems..so it depends on the person really.

they asked any papers from the petitioner whether income tax return...divorce decree or whatsoever so they can have an information of that person..


So what documents are required at the CFO seminar?? Per their web site, only copies of visa/passport, a 2x2 picture a valid ID card and a copy of Immigration Data Summary are needed.

Why would anyone bring copies of tax returns??? blink.gif
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-01 14:27:00
PhilippinesCFO
Wow, what an ordeal!

I have seen some posts that suggest its an easier time if you go to St. Mary's Convent in Quezon City for the CFO. Anybody think that's true?
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-01 11:31:00
PhilippinesCHEERS!!! LETS PARTY ....
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and congratulations!
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-04 12:32:00
PhilippinesIs a Cenomar still needed to marry in the Philippines?
Apparently you can apply online here: ecensus.com
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-01 11:16:00
PhilippinesDONE WITH THE INTERVIEW
Congratulations!

Any more details you can provide about the interview experience would be appreciated. Thanks!
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-06 12:10:00
Philippinesfastest way to send documents.
QUOTE (o0pink0o @ Mar 9 2009, 04:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i have heard that FEDEX in PH is already closed due to global crisis. i recommend UPS.


Fed Ex is closing their hub in RP but they still deliver there the same as ever.
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-09 19:40:00
Philippinesk1 interview experience
Congrats and thanks for sharing your experiences. It really helps those of us who still have the interview in front of us.
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-09 19:23:00
PhilippinesWhoa!!I passed!!
Congrats and thanks for sharing your experience!
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-11 11:15:00
Philippinesmy VISA arrived today!just 2 days after my interview!!
QUOTE (EnglishFamily @ Mar 12 2009, 01:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
just want to let you know VJ people I had now my Visa in passport. Air21 delivered exactly 1 pm here my time.Just 2 days after my interview!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

I am leaving on Sunday!!bye Philippines, I will miss my family:(

I'll see you soon my honey:)


Wow! I see that you are flying to the US exaclty one year (to the day) after you met online!

I'm hoping we can do it in less than one year. wink.gif
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-12 18:48:00
Philippinesanyone know where to get cheap tix
QUOTE (kaye @ Mar 18 2009, 01:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Matt & Bing @ Mar 18 2009, 08:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mhaze @ Mar 17 2009, 08:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
try to check www.jetcombo.com. they have a direct flight from Manila to DTW



Are you sure about the direct flight? I don't find any direct flights from either Detroit or Chicago to Manila. Has anyone seen a direct flight via Chicago or Detroit? Thanks.



If its northwest i'm sure it would stop at japan then proceed to detroit or minneapolis before going somewhere within usa.

my flight is korean air.. mnl-korea-washington dc.



Yes, every flight I see at nwa.com going to DTW or Chicago stops in Japan before proceeding on to the US.
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-18 06:35:00
Philippinesanyone know where to get cheap tix
QUOTE (mhaze @ Mar 17 2009, 08:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
try to check www.jetcombo.com. they have a direct flight from Manila to DTW



Are you sure about the direct flight? I don't find any direct flights from either Detroit or Chicago to Manila. Has anyone seen a direct flight via Chicago or Detroit? Thanks.
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-17 19:11:00
PhilippinesI passed the Interview!!!
Congratulations!!! kicking.gif
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-19 10:51:00
PhilippinesNOA2!!!!!
Thanks for the replies and congratulations offered.

Apparently, the approval notices aren't all worded the same although they all go to the NVC before going on to the embassy. Just another mystery of the USCIS laughing.gif
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-21 08:59:00
PhilippinesNOA2!!!!!
QUOTE (Eros_the_Plumber @ Mar 20 2009, 06:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Matt & Bing @ Mar 20 2009, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We received our NOA2 today! kicking.gif


I posted a question on the general forum regarding my NOA2 but I wanted to share our joy with our frineds here.

Here's a link to my other post.

My post with a question



Congratulation....
I got my notice too but just like your....it say it was forwarded to consulate too ...no NVC was mentioned either.


Thank you for the info.
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-20 17:47:00
PhilippinesNOA2!!!!!
We received our NOA2 today! kicking.gif


I posted a question on the general forum regarding my NOA2 but I wanted to share our joy with our frineds here.

Here's a link to my other post.

My post with a question
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-20 17:39:00
PhilippinesThank you VJ Members
QUOTE (victor2090 @ Mar 22 2009, 04:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the heads up I did not realize my timeline was not on my profile it has been updated


good.gif Thanks!
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-22 15:27:00
PhilippinesThank you VJ Members
QUOTE (victor2090 @ Mar 21 2009, 02:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello VJ members I have been reading this forum quite a bit but rarely post but I want to show my genuine appreciation for all those that have posted your information has been truly invaluable.

I filed my fiance's K1 petition towards the end of January of this year and just recieved the NOA2 notice yesterday without any RFE's

The sample forms and advice posted on this forum have helped me tremendously and I am sure they will continue to help.

Thank you all for all of the info and please keep posting


Congratulations!

If you would like to "give back" to the VJ community, please enter your timeline here: VJ Timeline

It will be a great help to others. Thanks.
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-22 12:41:00
Philippinesshould the USC go with fiance/fiancee to interview
QUOTE (RubeeRed @ Mar 23 2009, 09:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Matt & Bing @ Mar 23 2009, 09:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (happywifeymom @ Mar 23 2009, 08:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (RubeeRed @ Mar 23 2009, 08:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

This is the first time I am posting anything so forgive me if this has already been asked before. My fiance will have his interview at the end of April in the US Embassy in Manila. I know that to petition for your fiance/fiancee that there is a required 2yrs of having met prior to when you decide to petition. We sent out papers beginning of 2008. The last time I saw my fiance was 2006. I haven't been able to visit him in the philippines for almost 3yrs because I am a full time student. Would they question my fiance why I havent visited him this whole time and perhaps see our relationship as not genuine? Would my going to the Philippines when he has his interview be of any benefit since it has been almost 3yrs since I have seen him? Money and free time for me are major reasons why I haven't had a chance to visit him.

We talk to each other as much as we can thru MSN and Skype, almost everyday in fact.

If anyone could please give me any feedback about this, it would be of great help.

The first requirement is the meeting of you and your fiancee within 2 years.You said the last time you seen her was 3 years ago..that alone didnt meet the requirement so you need to go back and meet her.


No, they have already been approved. The requirement is that you have met in person within 2 years of filing. Not sure why your interview took a year and 4 months after you filed your petition to be scheduled.

To answer the original question, it would be a very good idea to be at the interview with your fiance. Especially since you have not visited in so long.


It actually did not take us 1yr 4months to schedule the interview but for the entire process. It took us awhile because we were stuck at Vermont Service Center for a little bit. It is only recently that it finally got sent to NVC and now to the US Embassy.

Yeah I am leaning towards to having to go, I just now have to figure what to do with school. Thank you though for your feedback.


Yes, I meant for the entire process. That's a very long time (I'm sure you know that better than me). I think it would be very important in this instance to go to the interview if you can. It is very good evidence of a legitimate ongoing relationship.

I have decided to go to my fiancee's interview (hopefully in May). I just don't want to take any chances and I don't think anyone regrets going but you may regret not going.

Best of luck to you.

Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-23 20:30:00
Philippinesshould the USC go with fiance/fiancee to interview
QUOTE (happywifeymom @ Mar 23 2009, 08:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (RubeeRed @ Mar 23 2009, 08:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

This is the first time I am posting anything so forgive me if this has already been asked before. My fiance will have his interview at the end of April in the US Embassy in Manila. I know that to petition for your fiance/fiancee that there is a required 2yrs of having met prior to when you decide to petition. We sent out papers beginning of 2008. The last time I saw my fiance was 2006. I haven't been able to visit him in the philippines for almost 3yrs because I am a full time student. Would they question my fiance why I havent visited him this whole time and perhaps see our relationship as not genuine? Would my going to the Philippines when he has his interview be of any benefit since it has been almost 3yrs since I have seen him? Money and free time for me are major reasons why I haven't had a chance to visit him.

We talk to each other as much as we can thru MSN and Skype, almost everyday in fact.

If anyone could please give me any feedback about this, it would be of great help.

The first requirement is the meeting of you and your fiancee within 2 years.You said the last time you seen her was 3 years ago..that alone didnt meet the requirement so you need to go back and meet her.


No, they have already been approved. The requirement is that you have met in person within 2 years of filing. Not sure why your interview took a year and 4 months after you filed your petition to be scheduled.

To answer the original question, it would be a very good idea to be at the interview with your fiance. Especially since you have not visited in so long.
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-23 20:07:00
Philippinesdirect flight to Detroit?
QUOTE (ShaneJean @ Mar 25 2009, 12:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Plans changed my man will not be able to pick me up sad.gif . He can not be off of work.... c'mon DHS for just a few days give my fiance days off to pick me up! mad.gif Anyway, anyone knows where we could get direct flight to Detroit?

I know i asked about cheap tix the last time... i going nuts wacko.gif



Thank you.


I have never seen a direct flight from Manila to Detroit searching from the US. Someone here claimed to have found one searcing from the Phils. I don't know why there would be a difference where you are searching from.

I sure would like to find one. Not having a layover in Japan or Hong Kong would make the trip much better!
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-25 11:39:00
PhilippinesK-1 Visa denied at interview, for meeting at Cherry Blossoms.com
Even if FilipinaHeart.com etc. were marriage brokers, that alone would not be a reason to deny a visa. There has been no evidence that it matters if you answer that quetion yes or no.
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-27 11:40:00
PhilippinesNVC LETTER
I didn't even know that the NVC sent email notifications - I thought only the USCIS did blink.gif
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-27 20:18:00
PhilippinesWithdrawal of Application
QUOTE (MercyandBill @ Mar 28 2009, 03:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If a guy had a billion dollars in the bank and never had a job in his life should he be barred from bringing his fiancée over because his income was below the poverty line or be denied because he did not even file an income tax return? I think not!


A guy with a billion dollars in the bank would be smart enough to have millions of dollars in interest income, don't you think? whistling.gif

Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-28 15:00:00
PhilippinesWithdrawal of Application
QUOTE (Pepe Alvaréz @ Mar 24 2009, 08:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh no, not again! Too many people have already taken for a ride by SirDrexel and HappyHardcore.


Is sure is entertaining though! jest.gif
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-24 20:13:00
PhilippinesWithdrawal of Application
QUOTE (JoenKate @ Mar 22 2009, 08:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
One thing though, I am surprised that even with many deductions on your income tax return that you didn't meet the 125% above the poverty line requirements for the affidavit of support.


Yes, very true. Your deductions are irrelevant to your income used to meet the poverty level. They look at your income such as gross wages per your W-2. The statement about a lot of deductions is really meaningless. You could have tax deductions more than your gross income and if your gross income was high enough you would still qualify.
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-23 20:23:00
Philippinesmedical at SLEC March 19 & 20
So what size photos are required? And how many? Thanks.
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-29 07:52:00
PhilippinesGOT TIX
Yes, welcome to Michigan! Hopefully my Bing will be here by June. We are in Grand Haven which is wonderful in the summer. We have a beautiful beach on Lake Michigan.

Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-28 20:21:00
PhilippinesGOT TIX
QUOTE (ShaneJean @ Mar 28 2009, 03:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I will depart Manila and stop in Japan (for refuel & stuff) and from there I will fly to Detroit for 11 freaking hours !! I can't wait this is SO exciting!




Well, when you are heading from Detroit to Japan the flight is 13 hours. You are traveling with the jet stream heading east so consider yourself lucky! tongue.gif
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-28 14:56:00
PhilippinesBuying a wedding dress in the Phils
Thank you for all the replies!
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-30 18:01:00
PhilippinesBuying a wedding dress in the Phils
Thanks for all the replies!

Where is Tutuban Mall or Divisoria? My fiancee lives in Metro Manila. She might lnow where these places are but I don't laughing.gif



Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-23 11:17:00
PhilippinesBuying a wedding dress in the Phils
What is a "reasonable" amount to expect to pay for a nice wedding dress in the Philippines? I realize that this is very subjective and can range from 5,000 to 50,000 php, but was wondering what the feeling is here on the subject.

Thanks.
Matt & BingMalePhilippines2009-03-22 15:31:00