ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesHonolulu Civil Surgeon

Steve, I hope you find one soon, so I can follow in your footsteps in a couple of months! If not I may follow DavenRoxy's advice and use my HawaiianMiles (that I can't use to go to Manila anymore!) and get it done while "Honeymooning" in Vegas, or somewhere on the West Coast.


April-n-GaryMalePhilippines2013-08-15 00:59:00
PhilippinesFlying JAL for Christmas

JAL? It's been awhile for me, not due to the service, just they are usually a bit higher than my usual options.  But when I did fly with them, I had nothing but good experiences.  Food was pretty good, free drinks on international flights, and the flight attendants were pleasant and friendly (and usually slender and cute good.gif ).  I actually saw them move a cart to let people pass in the aisle during meal service!


April-n-GaryMalePhilippines2013-10-30 01:26:00
PhilippinesAnyone here ever live in Guam?

Been to Guam quite a few times, sometimes for a couple months at a time.  I'm also in the National Guard, Hawaii.   Even though I was born and raised on an Island, and Guam in many respects is kind of like Hawaii, don't think I could live there permanently.  In addition to all the problems you noted in your post, don't forget the frequent Typhoons! and the snakes...look up Brown Tree Snakes.

 

As for the jobs in the Guam Guard, I believe the units there are Services and Civil Engineers.  I know of two individuals here in the Hawaii Guard (1 Doctor, 1 Med Tech) that are commuting from Guam to Hawaii because they don't have positions for them there.  She maybe able to try a position with the Reserves instead, or even a IMA position.  Although as a Guard member, you'll be able to use the BX and Commissary which is good, you don't have access to base housing or to the DODDS schools.

 

Also, although Guam is a lot closer to the Philippines, the airfare isn't as cheap as you'd think basically you have 2 choices, Phil Air or United, otherwise you'd have to fly as far as Japan or Korea to transfer.

 

You might want to consider Hawaii, although the cost of living can be high, esp. housing.  As a RN your wife would be able to make a pretty good salary. Oh, and a lot of Filipinos here too! and a lot of other asian cultures.


April-n-GaryMalePhilippines2013-11-06 22:50:00
PhilippinesStopping in Taiwan and Hawaii before final destination?

Think maybe she's traveling on Hawaiian Air? That's what we did.  If so when she checks in at Manila, make sure the only check her bags in to Hawaii. They'll only give her boarding passes to Taiwan, once there she needs to go to the transfer desk to get her boarding passes to Hawaii.  The gates that we used were pretty close together.

 

One thing I just thought of is the baggage, if she's taking China Air from Manila to Taiwan, the baggage limits are 2 checked bags at 50lbs each, for the Taiwan to Hawaii leg its 2 checked bags at 70lbs, for the Hawaii to California leg you might have to pay for any checked luggage.


April-n-GaryMalePhilippines2013-12-07 00:30:00
PhilippinesDecember 2013 interviews! Let's update each other RE: visa issuance / delivery / pick-up.

Hi sis thank you po, sorry na tagalan reply ku medyu na busy kasi smile.png I'l  share my interview experience smile.png
 
Jan 23, 2014 @ 5:00am we reached USEM, i brought along my sis kasi i have a 1 yr old baby but unfornately hindi cya pinapasok sad.png We able to get inside the bldg mga 6:00 then started the stage 1 process -finger printing (took like 2 mins ) after i was told to sit again for my number to be called ,,,like 30 mins my number appeared on the screen, karga karga ku c baby papuntang window #39,very strict yung officer, daming hiningi sakin ( 1864-i/ birth certificate ni baby/ letter of explanation from hubby since wala cyag file nung 2012 ITR / lates paystubs ) Few questions i remember he asked :
* Have you been abroad?
* Your husband doesnt have work?
* Have you paid for your child's visa application?
After the grilling he asked me to sit & wait cz my number will be called again, subra akung ginabahan kasi feeling ku 221g na talaga aku like 99% sad.png i was like conditioning myself na God has plans bt ganito ang nang yari, bsta dami kng inisisp while waiting for the next counter sad.png then atlast my number appeared #5011 to window #63,  i was like floating while walking towards the window (karga karga c baby) ...i felt relieved kasi subrang warm nang american consul, bait nya she asked few questions & it took like 3 mins, :
*When did you & your hubby meet?
*When did you get married?
*why it took you so long to get married?
* Can you show me photos ? ( you & hubby).....hmmm then see said ' everythings looks alright so , you can have your sit & wait ....after that few mins punta aku sa window 79 merun folder na chenick yung filipino officer tapos he gave me back the  appoint letter & told me to proceed to 2go counter...then thats it ! smile.png soooo happy talga...iwas sooo suprise kasi i was expectng na 221g na po aku but God is sooo good he gave it na po in His time smile.png ....When is ur interview sis? good luck po , just pray & everything will go smoothly










Thank you and congrats sis??

CACNot TellingPhilippines2014-01-27 04:11:00
PhilippinesDecember 2013 interviews! Let's update each other RE: visa issuance / delivery / pick-up.

Thank you vj groups for all the help :) I just had my interview this morning, Thanks to God visa approved!!!!



Hello sis! Congrats??kindly share your interview experience..??thank you


CACNot TellingPhilippines2014-01-24 01:27:00
PhilippinesFeb. 26 Interview

Thank u sis Marione! I know right! Finally the journey is almost over!
I tried to track his visa via 2go. It's in Transit already! =)


Congrats sis????

CACNot TellingPhilippines2014-02-28 02:45:00
PhilippinesSep 17th Medical Exam Review

hi sissy just want to ask po what proofs u are preparing for the visa ? i just got my MNL case # today after 5weeks of waiting, i called NVC .. now will prepare for papers i need ... wew ..


honeykatieFemalePhilippines2013-09-17 08:22:00
PhilippinesHELP :(

thankyou all :*


honeykatieFemalePhilippines2013-09-30 21:56:00
PhilippinesHELP :(

was it easy ? oh my fiance is from Honolulu .. Kahoaloha ...  


honeykatieFemalePhilippines2013-09-30 07:37:00
PhilippinesHELP :(

thank you ate :* your fiance from Hawaii too ? see you .. did u have ur interview yet po?


honeykatieFemalePhilippines2013-09-30 07:17:00
PhilippinesHELP :(

DOES MANILA EMBASSY WILL ASK FOR PACKET 3 FOR INTERVIEW ? because i set an interview date already without the packet 3 ?

 

i have all the requirements needed.

 

ur reply /comment will help :)


honeykatieFemalePhilippines2013-09-30 06:13:00
PhilippinesMEDICAL EXAM @ ST. LUKES IN MANILA, PH

hi i just want to ask if it's okay to do medical exam when im a week delayed ? or i should just wait ? im depressed :(


honeykatieFemalePhilippines2013-10-09 07:49:00
PhilippinesWHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO SCHEDULE INTERVIEW APPOINTMENT?

HELLLO EVERYONE! 

 

Thank you so much for your reply. Yes i find this whole schedule appointment thing sooo stressful! been in that schedule appointment site every 2 hrs but no luck :( 

 


diws143FemalePhilippines2014-03-20 04:52:00
PhilippinesWHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO SCHEDULE INTERVIEW APPOINTMENT?

Hello everyone :)

 

I am just wondering, when is the best time of the month we can schedule for the interview?  We just got our case number last March 13, 2014. Been trying to schedule an interview appointment online but no luck "THERE NO AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT SLOTS" been trying to schedule since then.. always in the site almost every 2 hours! Also I tried calling US embassy Manila (Philippines) but there is no agent answered the phone! 

So i wonder if this will continue til the next months???  OMG i cannot wait anymore. just wanna be with my fiance.

 

Thanks to those who answer :)


diws143FemalePhilippines2014-03-19 10:14:00
PhilippinesOur K1 Interview, Aug 8th, 2013 From My Perspective.......

CONGRATS!!!


StevephotoMalePhilippines2013-08-09 11:10:00
Philippinessomeone experienced with K1 in Manila please??

 

 

Ya, but did you get to watch a Star Trek movie!!??  laughing.gif

 

 

As for the OP talking about not showing up until 7AM.... 

 

Nope! I was at the hotel...not sleeping!
 


StevephotoMalePhilippines2013-08-14 11:37:00
Philippinessomeone experienced with K1 in Manila please??

Times might be achanging Hank! Joan got to the CFO at about 4:15 and she was number 7 or 8!!!


StevephotoMalePhilippines2013-08-13 23:30:00
PhilippinesNervous Feeling

You will be fine! The nervousness is very natural...neither Joan nor I slept much the night before our interview! Go get that visa!


StevephotoMalePhilippines2013-08-13 23:37:00
PhilippinesInterview Packet Feedback

Looks good!

 

Good luck!


StevephotoMalePhilippines2013-07-15 12:06:00
PhilippinesFerry sinks in Cebu harbor

Very sad...


StevephotoMalePhilippines2013-08-16 15:11:00
PhilippinesQuack, Quack, Quack, HONK

Good luck with the interview(s)! Joan and I are in Waikiki. Give us a shout when everyone is back in these Islands!


StevephotoMalePhilippines2013-08-17 21:46:00
PhilippinesManila flooding - Embassy status?

Stay safe everyone...good luck.


StevephotoMalePhilippines2013-08-18 17:49:00
PhilippinesBeing Judge By Other People

There are and will always be "nay-sayers"  ... the best attitude is to be like a little duck and not give a quack.

 

True friends will support you... those that don't aren't true friends.

 

 

 

Love it! Seriously, the initial reaction from people over here is often "What?....huh?" because there are SO many instances of fraud. I read about them here on VJ every few days. Fortunately the vast majority of international relationships are real. Unfortunately those are not the ones that "make the news." What Hank and the others have said is true...your friends, the ones who were trying to protect you at the beginning, will come around and support you and your fiance(e) once they realize that he/she is honest and true. Those who don't come around don't get invitations to the wedding!
 


StevephotoMalePhilippines2013-08-16 14:56:00
PhilippinesShare your experience on how you got your visa either for 2GO pick-up or delivery

Our interview was on June 6th and the visa was delivered to MOA on June 11th. Joan was in Hawaii on June 13th.


StevephotoMalePhilippines2013-08-18 16:39:00
PhilippinesForms & docs to bring to interview

Good luck!!!

 


StevephotoMalePhilippines2013-08-10 21:51:00
PhilippinesHank_ appreciation thread

Absolutely~! Hank has been such a tremendous support and help...Hank--I quote and link to your work and your guide on Facebook groups to so your assistance goes beyond the 100's you help here on VJ...Mahalo/Salamat/Thanks.


StevephotoMalePhilippines2013-08-16 15:17:00
PhilippinesGetting ready for the interview

Looks good! Go get that visa!


StevephotoMalePhilippines2013-08-10 21:54:00
PhilippinesVISA APPROVED :)

WHOOHOO! Congrats!

 


StevephotoMalePhilippines2013-08-28 11:17:00
PhilippinesE-Ticket paid in cash on Travel Agency, any issues?

Joan had no problem in June with the e-ticket at NAIA2 (PAL). Travel tax included. Just the terminal fee as others have mentioned. Good luck and welcome home!


StevephotoMalePhilippines2013-09-01 13:40:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR for K visa

typo808...are you from Hawaii? Joan and I are in Honolulu!


StevephotoMalePhilippines2013-09-02 01:52:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR for K visa

Joan said it is easy to get but it is faster in Manila (compared to Bulacan). You will need it for the CFO too.


StevephotoMalePhilippines2013-09-01 13:54:00
PhilippinesHawaii members meet and greet?

Was Oahu on another island? Coz my fiance lives in Kailua. Was that too far? I want to meet friends when I get at the island! ( Hopefully I can fly out by October, fingerscrossed!)

 

Kailua is on Oahu! It is on the East side. Beautiful area!

When are you planning on hosting this meet and greet? Fiancee and I are thinking of going out to Hawaii in mid-late Oct for honeymoon (not sure how the weather is at that time, but hoping for the best)

 

We are just getting some ideas now...maybe a pot luck picnic of some sort...


StevephotoMalePhilippines2013-09-02 13:56:00
PhilippinesHawaii members meet and greet?

Aloha!

 

I know that there are several members who are living in Hawaii. Let's try a meet and greet for those on O'ahu and those who can visit. How does Kapiolani Park sound? Send me a PM with your contact email!


StevephotoMalePhilippines2013-09-02 02:28:00
PhilippinesBelievable

Obtainable...


StevephotoMalePhilippines2013-09-02 01:44:00
PhilippinesGot my MNL #? Should I wait again or can I just rock n roll right away?

Hi there. Just a question, I got my MNL # just today and I am wondering if I have to wait for the case to reach USEM Manila before paying at the BPI Bank or can I just pay right away and schedule an interview without the notice from USEM Manila that they have my case already?


MJandJONFemalePhilippines2013-07-27 04:13:00
PhilippinesPLEASE HELP WITH MY VISA APPLICATION ONLINE!

Hi I need help in scheduling my visa appointment online. I cant get through it, I know that K1 is under immigrant visa and I was there already I cant find the right page for me to put it my information and stuff. I already paid at the bank and its been 6 hours already so I think I am eligible to make an appointment. Help me with this please. Here is the link, am I at the right path?

http://www.ustraveld...-disclaimer.asp


MJandJONFemalePhilippines2013-07-29 07:10:00
Philippinesk1 advice for early interview..

Hi so this is my case. I scheduled my interview today, due to wrong click I hit the wrong date for my schedule it is supposed to be AUG 19 but when I got the confirmation letter it said AUG 5 so I made a mistake with that. I cancelled it right away.So from AUG 5, I did it AUG 19. So does it means I only have 1 more chance left to change or resched it?


MJandJONFemalePhilippines2013-07-29 10:02:00
PhilippinesClass A medical exam at St. Lukes

What does it means when its on AP? And what is 221g?


MJandJONFemalePhilippines2013-07-30 06:01:00
PhilippinesSCHEDULED VISA APPOINTMENT.TOO FAST?HELP
Your right Tahoma. I'll be fine. Just called Nvc and they told me that my case was complete and it was shipped yesterday at USEM Manila. So it was just all perfect timing I think. My papers will be ready by the time of my interview. Right now starting to get things started! Will get my NBI tomorrow hopefully no hassles will happen.
MJandJONFemalePhilippines2013-07-30 10:05:00