ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesTFC (The Filipino Channel)
I miss Wow Wow Wee!!

My fianacee would not miss a show when she lived in the Philippines with me.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-03-26 17:38:00
PhilippinesUSPS express ?? mail
QUOTE (Zen Den @ Apr 11 2008, 08:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
USPS express mail from R.I.. It was 7 pounds of visa documents, 3 lbs of food/vitamins. It took 12 days before it was ready for pick up by my fiance. I paid $ 120.00 for that. blink.gif
I seem to remember reading a post on this before, it must be picked up at airport(manila). The taxes or tarif paid, and sometimes one can bargin for the amount paid(sorry I only have X pecos... whistling.gif devil.gif

I wonder if any other companys are quicker than that ?? He, he I was told it would take 3--5 days headbonk.gif
Well truth is, I am just glad it got there. good.gif


Before sending documents to Thailand, I checked the USPS website for it policy in regards to mailing international, it clearly said they guarantee the time it will take to arrive to the international destination, once there, it is out of their hands and they have no control over that countries postal service.

To be honest, never send anything to the Philippines in regular mail, use DHL, UPS or FedEx. Chances are the recepient will either never receice it or won't receive all of it.........I know from experience.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-04-12 20:09:00
Philippinesquestion!!!!!!!! :(
N95 will work with no problem here..............
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-04-12 20:58:00
Philippinesquestion!!!!!!!! :(
QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ Apr 12 2008, 06:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (envy_me @ Apr 12 2008, 08:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
can i use a mobile phone that i bought here in the philippines.. like use it when i move to the US? sad.gif


Yes you can... Before you leave the country (at least an hour while still at the airport), enroll your sim card into roaming. A lot of people have done that...

--Mae


She's moving here, why would she want to pay Globe or Smart huge fees?

If your mobile is already unlocked, no problem. If it is locked, get it unlocked before you leave. In Manila you can get a mobile unlocked for a couple undre Peso's.

When you get here, will will have to use a carrier that uses SIM cards, example, AT&T, T-Mobile, etc......
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-04-12 20:28:00
PhilippinesWhat are you Obsessed about and cant Live without
QUOTE (RonMay @ Apr 16 2008, 08:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here's my top 10 lists:

when i was in Phil here's my obsession and cant live without (not in a particular order)

1. MALLS
2. MALLS
3. MALLS
4. MALLS
5. MALLS
6. MALLS
7. MALLS
8. MALLS
9. MALLS
10. MALLS


There, I fixed it for you.....................LOL whistling.gif
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-04-17 00:31:00
Philippinescommunication situation
Don't make her "tampo"................ devil.gif
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-04-16 23:35:00
PhilippinesFilipinas
QUOTE (SJ @ Mar 18 2008, 08:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (irene @ Nov 23 2007, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SqdnGuns @ Nov 22 2007, 09:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yup, just right behind Thai ladies wub.gif

well were not the one who asked " why " ..... so meaning were in the frontline ....

Filipino girls are beautiful not only because of their looks but also because of their intelligence, manners, and respect. Please do not believe the myth that all pinays are submissive though, as I have found out the truth. Lol, even my wife is so beautiful ay the mood swings smile.gif . Just kidding there, the best thing i have ever done is marry a filipina.




that's what other people think about me/filipinas are 'submissive' rofl.gif




Hell, I have lived in the Philippines and had a long term relationship with a Pinay, no freaking way I believe that they are submissive. Don't want to get chased with a freaking bolo........ devil.gif
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-03-18 23:51:00
PhilippinesFilipinas
Yup, just right behind Thai ladies wub.gif
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-11-21 20:22:00
PhilippinesOH MY GOD!!!!
Awesome!! My mahal (teerak - Thai) got here today!!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-06-04 21:18:00
PhilippinesTampo
QUOTE (Michael and Lea @ Jun 1 2008, 01:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Lea and i are talking, but i told her i didnt know what i was gonna do about the k1 that we would talk and see how it all goes.I know many of you members think im crazy and maybe i am but i do love her and hope we can work it all out.The bf is gone and she says she is over him only time will tell.I am not sending her any money so i guess we will see how it works out.Thank you all for the support you have gave me.

Michael


Dude, WALK AWAY NOW........................Think with your brain and not your heart.

I knew girls like this when I lived in the Phils...........don't be a sucker.

Mahal Pilipinas!!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-06-01 15:47:00
PhilippinesReunited!
QUOTE (MariEnMichelle @ Mar 21 2008, 08:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For those whose POE is LAX, K-1 and K-3 visa holders should fall in line at the "visitor" counters which would be counters 4,5,6,7 and 8. 1,2 and 3 are reserved for immigrant visa holders (IR-1/CR-1). I actually went to counter 1 and was directed by one of the Border Security officer to go to either counter 7 and 8. Aside from that, i was ok all the way out. Processing was straightforward - i submitted my Visa Package envelope ("do not open" envelope), passport, filled up I-94 and Customs declaration form to the officer assigned at Counter 7. She just asked me the ff. questions: "If my wife was here at California", "If she was from Philippines too" and "If we have kids". I was done in like 10 to 15 mins...


Congrats!!

Thanks for the info...............
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-03-22 00:45:00
PhilippinesDiscouraging MNL-IV-22
You probably came across this already:

If the Consul asks the applicant, at the interview, to present additional evidence or documents to prove his eligibility for a visa, but he fails to submit that evidence within one year of the Consul's request, the visa application/registration is considered to have been terminated. For example, a person may go to the U.S. Embassy for interview, and the Consul gives them a form (called an MNL-IV-22) requesting that, under Section 221(g), the person bring additional documents, such as a birth certificate, marriage contract, proof of family relationship, etc. If the person failed to submit that evidence requested by the Consul within one year, the visa application/registration could be canceled.

http://www.gurfinkel...may07-2006.html

Did she have all required documents?
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-02-13 01:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsi29f in the mail
Congrats.......I am in the same boat as you. Just sent mine in on Monday, the looooooong wait begins.

I was living in Ayala Alabang up until Jan '07, worked down in Calamba City at CPIP.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-06-22 00:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHave not received NOA1 and check has been cashed
DAmn........WAC is not working either as the prefix. :crying:
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-06-28 23:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHave not received NOA1 and check has been cashed

Where is the receipt number on the back of the check? Tried USCIS website with what I have and it says the number needs to be 13 characters. :help:


In the endorsement section, 4th line down beginning WACXXXXXXXXXX


Thanks, found it. Mine begins with LAC!!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-06-28 15:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHave not received NOA1 and check has been cashed
Where is the receipt number on the back of the check? Tried USCIS website with what I have and it says the number needs to be 13 characters. :help:
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-06-28 15:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTN: June Filers

I think its time we need a thread for all June filers. :whistle:
Please post and update your NOA1s and NOA2s..Also, your interview schedules and so on...

I have updated mine in the signature...

Stay touch. :dance: :dance: :dance:



Here:

http://www.visajourn...h...c=75263&hl=
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-06-30 19:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview!!!
Awesome!! Congrats!! I am envious............. :thumbs:

Chok Dee
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-03 00:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTIMELINE JUMPED..ANYONE HAS AS WELL?
Went from Oct 10 to Oct 18..........

What matters is when she gets here.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-07 01:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIf it helps anyone, I just got approved

Just under 3 months which I think it pretty good. I'd take that. Once you have NOA2 the rest is all downhill.


Hope you're right Jamie. From what I heard the embassy in Mauritania is pretty quick. Looks like they only had 2 K1 visa the whole year of 2006. That could mean "fast service" or "no experience" and possible delays :)
You guys have been great. A million thanks!



WoW!!

Hopefully it works in your favor.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-09 00:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIf it helps anyone, I just got approved

Wow, that was quick. I wish that was the norm. Congratulations :thumbs:


Nah, still 3 months from NOA1 to NOA2......the 2nd part is next, Pkg 3, Pkg 4, Medical, Interview.......etc.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-08 23:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129F sent

thank you very much... would it matter.... cuz the check i write.. the physical check does not return to me.. at least with any of the checks ive written... i just get a bank statement that the check i wrote has been cashed.. how


With online banking, I am able to see a scanned image of the check once it has been processed.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-10 12:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129F sent

i just sent in our petition (july 6,2007) i know it usually takes almost a month for it to be opened.. but how can i check the status of our case?? is there a number the USCIS give us??


Just wait for your check to be cashed......................you did send a check, right?

On the back of the check will be your filing number (?), with that you can register at the USCIS site and monitor the progress, or lack of progress of your petition.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-09 18:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsA LITTLE WORRIED!!!

[attachment=4247:024__2_.JPG]HERE IS MY SITUATION...I MET LEIDY IN BOGOTA COLOMBIA ON FEBRUARY 19th ON A TRIP TO COLOMBIA WHERE I WAS BORN..IT WAS MY FIRST TIME THERE IN OVER 20 YEARS...I WAS THERE FOR 10 DAYS AND SPENT THE LAST 3 WITH HER COMPLETELY....WE FELL IN LOVE INSTANTLY..WE HAVE NOT MISSED A SINGLE DAY WITHOUT AN E MAIL AND CONSTANT PHONE CALLS SINCE WE MET...I HAVE BEEN DOWN TO COLOMBIA THREE TIMES SINCE WE MET...I SENT THE I129F FORMS IN ON MAY 21 AND THEY RECIEVED THEM ON MAY 24TH...I AM STILL WAITING FOR AN ANSWER (NOA2)....NOW HERE IS WHERE I AM A LITTLE ...MAKE THAT A LOT WORRIED...HAS IT BEEN TOO SHORT OF A TIME WITH US THAT THEY MIGHT DENY MY PETITION...I HOPE NOT...WHAT DO YOU THINK??????????? :help: ..... :unsure:


NOA2, you have a little bit more waiting to do...............be patient.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-13 00:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCall congressman or senator!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you understand how "gubberment" agencies work? They will only act if there is a dire need or an absolute wrongdoing has taken place, even then, that may not be enough.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-17 22:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNo reason for some VJers to be envious or angry

I don't understand...How in THE world is that any of your business?

Why don't you worry about yourself?


That is hilarious, did you just make the account to post that? That is actually pretty sad.

If people were simply worrying about themselves there wouldn't even be a support forum.



Thinking the same thing......................what a 'tard.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-16 20:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNo reason for some VJers to be envious or angry

This is crazy, this same coversation is going on in like 3 different threads. I get so confused as to who posted what where. :wacko:



That's what happens when someone cross-post............. :o

i.e., Make a comment in one thread and then create a whole new thread with what the comment was........ :wacko:

Edited by SqdnGuns, 16 July 2007 - 03:24 PM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-16 15:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Fairness
I am irritated that I cannot get a tourist visa for my Thai fiancee but I understand why it is easier for some rather than others. That's just the way it is, some deal with it, some don't.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-22 01:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 APPROVED, WHAT'S NEXT????????

THIS IS THE EMAIL I RECEIVED....... AND ALSO IT'S ON THE USCIS SITE

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On July 9, 2007, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this
I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice.
If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case
status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from
USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS
Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.


NOW I'M WORKING ON THE AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT AND ALL THE DOCUMENTS I WILL SEND VIA DHL TO MY FIANCEE IN CUBA... THERE IS NO US EMBASSY IN CUBA......... ONLY AN "US INTEREST SECTION LOCATED IN THE EMBASSY OF ANOTHER COUNTRY WHICH RIGHT NOW I DON'T REMEMBER WHICH ONE IT IS, MAYBE SWITZERLAND OR SWEDEN....??


Lucky bastar.......... ;- )
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-12 22:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 APPROVED, WHAT'S NEXT????????

there is no U.S. Embassy in Cuba!



There is an Embassy: http://havana.usinte...grant_info.html
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-12 20:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow Long is the wait for NVC from NOA 2
It would probably be best to check out fellow Cuban's time lines the situation for Cuban's is unique.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-09-05 23:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUpdating your Timelines
I made a similar request awhile back..........the contributors will update their's, the leeches won't.

If I see a request for something and the user has submitted a petition but has no timline, I move on.


SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-11-06 16:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSend chocolate kisses to USCIS to get there attention
QUOTE (virgillionaire @ Nov 14 2007, 09:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (melusine @ Nov 14 2007, 08:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wasn't it yesterday they were suppose to receive it ??
any news ?



Yes they received many pounds of Hershey Kisses yesterday. Many arrived next day air too. So I'm sure VSC noticed whistling.gif
As far as the press release, I guess it helps to know somebody or something, so far not much has happened, maybe in a day or two ...
Either way I hope they will think of us a little while they are ( hopefully) eating them.



Send an e-mail to Drudge, if it makes his site, other agancies will pick it up.

DRUDGE@DRUDGEREPORT.COM

Edited by SqdnGuns, 14 November 2007 - 08:22 PM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-11-14 20:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsi called my congressman
Everyone call your congressmen and don't worry what others have to say for crying out loud..........

You have to look out for Number 1 (You) because no one else will...............

Good Luck to all.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-01-16 03:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsStill waiting.....
QUOTE (Jamie76 @ Jan 17 2008, 12:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow,

Sorry to hear about that. May I ask what the second RFE was in regards to? One RFE is bad enough, a second I couldn't imagine. Hang in there. The good news is if this is finally cleared up with the evidence you submitted, the time from CSC to embassy is relatively short. You will probably have your interview along with a number of us who will be waiting since there are no interviews scheduled for February.



Thanks for the good vibes Jamie, I'll fire off an e-mail to you.........
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-01-17 00:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsStill waiting.....
I am still waiting for my I-29F approval, had two RFE's, got the second on Christmas Eve, needless to say, the holidays sucked. To top it off, I had to respond by Jan 9th, great, 9 freaking working days because of the holidays.

The first RFE was my fault, the second, USCIS fault. What can you do? You call, get someone who has no idea how to give proper support or answer a question. Page three of my 2nd RFE had the wrong receipt #, I called about it because I was concerned that what they were asking for was incorrect. The woman on the phone said "don't worry about it, probably a typo." WHAT?? Don't worry about it?? If we send something to them filled out incorrectly, we get hammered.

Oh, well, had a touch yesterday and today, not felling to positive though after the 2nd RFE.

Tonight I decided to send a message to Senator McCain via his campaign web site, probably fruitless but what the hell, it only took a few minutes of my life. Here is what I sent.

I want to support Senator McCain but there is only one thing that is preventing me from doing so, his stance on the immigration issue.

I am trying to bring my fiancée here to the states so we can marry after having to move back unexpectedly due to a death in the family 1 year ago, I have had nothing but delays from USCIS.

Why should someone who came here illegally be granted amnesty? Receive benefits, health care & education when they came here illegally? Why REWARD someone for breaking our laws?

There are literally thousands of our fellow Americans trying to bring their loved ones to our GREAT country and we are met with delays and roadblocks because of the lack of funding and manpower for USCIS.

I feel slighted because I am doing everything LEGALLY to be reunited with my fiancée and there is no end in sight with the bureaucracy and red tape.

It is my hope that Senator McCain will have a change of heart on his stance in regards to the immigration issue, if he does, he will have my vote and support. If not, then there is no candidate, Democrat or Republican that is worthy of the vote that I have earned and served my country proudly for.

I thank Senator McCain for his lifelong service to our GREAT country.

Sincerely,

Wade X XXXX
USMC, Retired


Who knows, maybe some campaigner that screens those messages will feel sorry for me and offer an assist. <won't hold my breath>
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-01-16 02:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJUNE FILERS STILL WAITING
Got a touch today..............Sunday.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-12-03 01:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy petition has been approved.
Good for you, I bet the other VJ'ers who have a petition at VSC are cursing you right now!! innocent.gif
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-11-10 04:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI thought the long wait was over...embassy to interview
From what I have read here on VJ, Montreal is a loooooooong wait, soem have tried to have their case transferred to a different embassy in Canuck Land to speed up the process.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-12-03 01:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune and July Filers - NOA2 to NVC
QUOTE (Texas Farang @ Nov 21 2007, 02:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
GREAT NEWS TODAY ON THE USCIS WEBSITE!!!!!!

=====================================================================
Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On November 20, 2007, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
=====================================================================

WHOOOO-AHHHHHH!



Awesome dude................
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-11-21 21:17:00