Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Philippines	Philippine Embassy Rules	Hey everyone, I got a quick question I am planning on going back to the Phils for Elenas' interview and was wondering if they still allow you to pick the visa up at the consulate? I will only have 2 weeks and we would like to travel back together if at all possible and chancing getting it via air21 is not my hopes. I know i'm gonna end up coming back alone and she will have to travel by herself and this thought is just no fun for us. Thanks	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-01 12:04:00
Philippines	PIN	QUOTE (ja.da @ Apr 2 2009, 12:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Mford019 @ Apr 2 2009, 09:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I call the number, press 3 to continue in English, and it starts with Tagalog, I do not understand Tagalog, what am I doing wrong? Wait until the tagalog prompt is finished then the english prompt follows. Thats what happened to us. Exactly hehe	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-02 00:24:00
Philippines	Visa Approved!!	QUOTE (MMW @ Apr 2 2009, 11:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi all, well the journey is nearing it's end. We got our interview passed and received a pink slip! Mona will post later the details for the interview for you all. Time to celebrate! Congrats to you both	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-03 14:49:00
Philippines	What's up filipinas??? No self respect??	QUOTE (Mariel_Esteban @ Apr 6 2009, 12:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This is not meant to discriminate either Filipinos or Americans. It is what it is - a joke… A Filipino is having breakfast in a hotel in France one morning… he was eating bread & jam when an American, while chewing gum, sits down next to him. The Pinoy ignores the Kano who, nevertheless, starts a conversation: Kano: “You Filipinos eat the whole bread??” Pinoy (nayayabangan sa Kano): “Of course.” Kano: (after blowing a huge bubble) “We don’t. In America, we only eat what’s inside. The crusts we collect in a container, recycle it, transform them into croissants and sell them to the Philippines.” The American has a smirk on his face. The Pinoy listens in silence. Still the American persists. Kano: “Do you eat jelly with the bread??” Pinoy:”Of Course.” Kano: (cracking his gum between his teeth and chuckling). “We don’t. In America we eat fresh fruits for breakfast, then we put all the peels, seeds, and leftovers in containers, recycle them, transform them into jam and sell the jam to the Philippines.” The Pinoy (asar na talaga) asks: “Do you have sex in America?” Kano: “Why of course we do.” Pinoy (now smirking): “And what do you do with the condoms once you’ve used them?” Kano (a bit puzzled): “We throw them away, of course.” Pinoy: “Ahh….We Pinoys don’t. In my beloved Philippines, we put them in a container, recycle them, melt them into chewing gum, and sell them to America!  funnyasshit.gif   34.28KB   0 downloads  funnyasshit.gif   34.28KB   0 downloads	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-06 00:09:00
Philippines	What's up filipinas??? No self respect??	QUOTE (MarvinLovesGeorge @ Apr 5 2009, 10:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Mike said: I said "why does it SEEM that 99.9%"....read carefully. Anyway....prove me wrong. Look at almost all filipina pages and see what country their fiance is from. Facts are facts. I say: And you actually had the time to scour ALMOST ALL filipina pages and checked each one of them out to see where their fiance(s) are coming from for you to make that generalization? Why don't you show the website where you got your FACTS then? http://www.visajourn...sort_order=desc Not to take any sides but here is a good place to start looking	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-06 00:04:00
Philippines	why some of foreigner felt in love to pinay?	QUOTE (Matt & Bing @ Apr 5 2009, 02:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (AmyStan @ Apr 5 2009, 02:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> To the OP - There are many reasons. First, my fiancee looks at things with an almost child-like facination that is very rare in the US. Although very mature in most things, she has kept her youthful outlook regarding life and its wonders. When she laughs, she doesn't give a polite "teehee" - she really laughs. And she can always find something to laugh about, even when times aren't the best. She sees joy when others would only see despair, and by sharing that joy, she lifts me. She is happy for what she has, rather than bitter for what she doesn't have. Her glass is always half full. There's so much more. But to end, I would say she might also use "felt" or "spelt" - and I find that cute. Ultimately, communication is conveying an idea from one person to another. And I never have a bit of trouble knowing where I am in her life, regardless of how she spells things. Let's face it, her English beats my Tagalog by several hundred miles. Very well said. That is exactly my fiancee too. Always so happy, always so positive. Her laugh is so pure and joyful. I am so blessed to have her in my life. Agreed!	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-05 15:25:00
Philippines	why some of foreigner felt in love to pinay?	QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Apr 5 2009, 09:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What is " Felt In Love" ? Silly Wabbit Its the opposite of "Don't Felt In Love"	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-05 13:08:00
Philippines	THE WEDDING TEST	QUOTE (shang @ Apr 7 2009, 09:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was a very happy man. My wonderful girlfriend and I had been dating for over a year, and so we decided to get married. There was only one ittle thing bothering me...It was her beautiful younger sister. My prospective sister-in-law was twenty-two, wore very tight miniskirts, and generally was bra-less. She would regularly bend down when she was near me, and I always got more than a nice view. It had to be deliberate. Because she never did it when she was near anyone else. One day her "little" sister called and asked me to come over to check the wedding invitations. She was alone when I arrived, and she whispered to me that she had feelings and desires for me that she co uldn't overcome. She told me that she wanted me just once before I got married and committed my life to her sister. Well, I was in total shock, and couldn't say a word. She said, "I'm going upstairs to my bedroom, and if you want one last wild fling, just come up and get me." I was stunned and frozen in shock as I watched her go up the stairs. I stood there for a moment, then turned and made a beeline straight to the front door. I opened the door, and headed straight towards my car. Lo and behold, my entire future family was standing outside, all clapping! With tears in his eyes, my father-in-law hugged me and said, "We are very happy that you have passed our little test. We couldn't ask for a better man for our daughter. Welcome to the family." And the moral of this story is: Always keep your condoms in your car.  funnyasshit.gif   34.28KB   0 downloads just as funny the third time in 30 days LOL  funnyasshit.gif   34.28KB   0 downloads Attached Files  cool.gif   52.65KB   0 downloads	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-08 00:10:00
Philippines	K1 VISA DENIED!!!	QUOTE (Pinaylang @ Apr 8 2009, 12:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Mister_Bill @ Apr 7 2009, 08:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't know if there is anything you can do at this point. If they have reviewed all the evidence that you have submitted, and still not changed your fiance's status, I think there is little left for you to do other than wait for his ban to pass. Even after the ban passes, you still have not satisfied them that you were not already married. Pehaps you can consider getting married in the Philippines, and pursuing one of the other routes, such as K-3, or CR-1/IR-1. Good luck, and I hope things work out for you two. You have to find even more patience to get through this. Yes we can refile in 3 to 4 months. but that means we are giving them the satisfacation that they did not make a mistake! and then the lady at usem said we can file for a waiver... we dont' need to file for a waiver because we have the evidence that my fiance did not overstay. a waive? and then what? waste more time waiting and waste mor money... Sounds like the best thing for all...your peace of mind and their satisfaction. THEN once you get to US start a movement to bring these mistakes to to light so others don't run into same problems that you have. Sorry for your troubles so far.	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-08 00:04:00
Philippines	Cheap shots	I am the force, you are the momentum. So give it up....huh? [/quote] Just trying to figure what end of the IQ spectrum you fall into...somewhere between 2 and 9 would be my guess	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-05 23:53:00
Philippines	Got a white slip	QUOTE (Haole @ Apr 3 2009, 09:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You will get more advice if you post in English! And even maybe help those that may run into whatever it is you are experiencing in the future.	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-03 21:59:00
Philippines	Hotels in Manila	Heading back to PI in May and am going to be in Manila mostly so anyone have any recommendations on Hotels around the embassy? Thanks for any help but the search on VJ leaves a lot to be desired.	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-13 19:28:00
Philippines	Question about I-134 evidence	I heard u couldn't get the Transcripts for 2008 until after July this year but it may be a rumor.	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-14 22:38:00
Philippines	Chickenpox...	http://kidshealth.or...hicken_pox.html All you want and need to know about the chicken pox	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-14 22:51:00
Philippines	got interview date, what to expect from USEm Manila?	QUOTE (mahal007 @ Apr 13 2009, 10:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, my fiancee just done her medical last week and its totally different info that we got here at vj, some says that you only need the interview email confirmation, noa2 etc. to show them,but my fiancee said they ask for the letter from USEM and you must make 3 copies of it. http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3218.html What should I bring to my medical examination? * Appointment letter sent by the National Visa Center or an e-mail print out of your appointment sent by the Call Center or the appointment date shown on our website (http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3238.htm) * Appropriate medical examination fee. * Passport (valid for at least 6 months) * Two colored pictures (2 inches x 2 inches) with a white background From Embassies website	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-13 14:23:00
Philippines	pink slip!! APPROVED!!!!	Congratulations	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-15 00:47:00
Philippines	Thank You All	Good Luck on the Interview	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-15 11:40:00
Philippines	CFO stamp????	QUOTE (AvoidDaNoid @ Apr 14 2009, 10:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (belovedbyme @ Apr 14 2009, 07:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You dont need to be early to have your sticker, as CFO people don't have a lunch break. It took me 30min.only to do it since it wasn't crowded. Please print 2 copies online "Philippine-Based Emigrant Registration Form" so you don't need to fill it up at CFO office. In that way, you can save time. Commission On Filipino Overseas City Gold Center 1345 Quirino Avenue South Superhighway Manila NCR (2) 562 3854 http://www.cfo.gov.ph/emig_manila.htm I followed the link. Where is the form that we print please? Click at top where it says FORMS then Download the one for Philippine based emigrant form	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-14 12:44:00
Philippines	receive visa today april 15	Congratulations	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-15 11:38:00
Philippines	Prayer for all those who will be having interview on April 17	Im with you Happy	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-16 15:30:00
Philippines	before interview....	QUOTE (kasp @ Apr 18 2009, 12:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My question is I called the manila embassy to make a appointment for interview but they are telling me that St.Luke will make appointment once the test is complete... which is start of june. Is this true or am i getting run around??? http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf This is on their website it has all you need to know	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-17 23:28:00
Philippines	Get SATAN out of your Way...No visa yet...so what?? We can still take this wait	QUOTE (DEDixon @ Apr 7 2009, 10:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Filipinas are so funny. I'm amazed how much you think God is involved in every little aspect of your lives. It is okay with me, I like it. I also think it is funny when someone's visa is approved or whatever is approved, and the message is always "Thanks God!" I was kind of jealous of God when my fiance (now wife) was going through all of this... "Thanks God" all the time and I kept thinking, but I didn't say anything, what about me, how about thank Dwayne because I'm sure God didn't introduce us, didn't put us together, didn't put me up to filing for her (you know, free will prevents this). Sometimes though, I think God did play a part, because as I think about her and I meeting, so many little things could have kept us from meeting. But, even so, I'm not really thinking that God put me on the plane for the specific purpose of meeting my fiance and future wife, but she is still thanking God (bless her heart). What is also funny is the way God gets a high five even when someone's visa wasn't approved..... God is excused with "everything happens for a reason." God really has it good.... even during natural disasters when lots of people are killed, but for those that lived.... "Thanks God!" What about those that died, God gets excused again with.... "it was their time to go." Simple as that and that it is funny to me! Well, you know how it goes when u make all the rules! hehe!!	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-08 00:07:00
Philippines	due(sputum culture test)april 24	They haven't called yet so everything probably fine. Good Luck	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-19 23:39:00
Philippines	POE: Detroit Experience	Wooot Welcome to USA , I hope our POE when Elena come will be so easy, she will enter Detroit also more than likely then we fly 1 hour to Indianapolis in Indiana. Congrats again	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-16 13:59:00
Philippines	New member in the family	Congrats	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-15 17:18:00
Philippines	Lucky CHARM!	Wooooot congratulations....HURRY UP and GO BUY US A LOTTERY TICKET...LOL	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-21 19:55:00
Philippines	airport tax, terminal tax etc etc... discrimination! Taxis!	QUOTE (melissa/martin @ Apr 21 2009, 08:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello to everybody here! My husband and I just got back from the Philippines. We stayed there for 2 weeks for his dental work and spent the holy week with my family. On the day of our flight, (it was at Centennial Airport PAL). We checked in our bags, showed them our passports, greencard etc etc... The lady told first that I have to pay Php 1,620 for the tax plus Php750 terminal tax. I was like huh? Isn't it included in my ticket already? she said no... then she paused and looked for my greencard and said "oh i'm sorry you only have to pay Php200 plus Php750. I didn't see your greencard" She said i need to go to the "information" and get a paper for tax exemption and give it to her(she said i don't need to get in the line). My husband called it "ransom" only in the Philippines you cant leave without paying the Php750. Aren't you guys angry about those taxes? I mean... they don't accept cards! only cash either in peso or dollar! WHY? I don't understand. Please enlighten me. Why don't they just put it all in the ticket? or charge the airline and let the airline do whatever they want to collect those. Why is it always cash? why not credit cards or debit cards? I know I sound naive but I just simply don't understand. grrr!!! and why the OFW don't need to pay anything?!?! just because they think immigrants and those who are going for tourist have more money? eh? Also, have you seen anything like this? We stayed at Bellevue Manila in Ayala-Alabang because they have a holy week promo for two nights it cost only Pho6,000. But you will also see on their website "This is only for Filipino residents" Nakakaloka ang discrimination! We went to Ayala Museum... they charge more to tourist than Pinoys. Bakit?! I have never seen anything like this in USA. Wow nakakahiya! I feel so ashamed about this in front of my husband. USA never ever charges different rates just because you are a Pinoy, Japanese, Chinese etc.. etc... Additional: Taxis! omg... they will always always! try to give you a high rate, won't use their meter and the baddest of all is that when we are already seated and moving the driver will say "pede makidagdagan nalang po? or something like metro plus 100" (could you please add after the meter? or meter plus 100pesos) Thats when we are inside and the taxi is moving already. My husband was so angry and we would just leave it doesnt matter where or if its in an intersection and won't close the door. Grabe! Just sharing! Yes it is disheartening how they always try to take the Kanos money any way they can but be assured it is not only in the Philippines that this happens, it happens all over the world.	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-21 20:37:00
Philippines	How to Send Money to your Fiancee/Wife in PH for FREE!	I did this with an account at my bank they charge $2 per transaction and 2% of withdrawal its much better than wiring money. But they wouldn't let me add her to the account because she could not sign anything and she has no type of US ID. If it wasn't so late in our journey I would try this. Edited by thepizzadude, 22 April 2009 - 05:27 PM.	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-22 17:26:00
Philippines	Fiancee Letter from USEM sent to USC	QUOTE (mike1967 @ Apr 24 2009, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yep..Same thing happened to me. The letter was sent to me instead of my fiance. I called the USEM and they told me that a lot of the times the postal workers in the Philippines can't find the homes of the beneficiary especially in some of theremote provinces so they send it to the petioner. Yah, I thought about that too but my fiance is in Cebu, and DHL FedeX and Philippine Post office have always been able to find her except when I sent few cards with $$ through regular mail then somehow they ended up in the Pacific Ocean or Philippine Sea someplace.	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-24 13:50:00
Philippines	Fiancee Letter from USEM sent to USC	Funny thing, opened my mailbox today and I received my fiancees embassy letter about setting appt for interview. Its no wonder so many of them never make it to the fiancees. Luckily my mail guy knows me and left it because usually if mail in US is delivered and name is not on mailbox or post office doesn't have name tagged to address they don't deliver it.	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-24 12:51:00
Philippines	procedures of medical in st. luke's????, pls. help...	QUOTE (bratikicks @ Apr 23 2009, 12:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi, St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLMCEC) Address: 1177 J. Bocobo St. Ermita, 1000 Manila Telephone numbers: (632) 521-0020 (632) 521-8647 (632) 524-6083 Fax number: (632) 526-0208 MEDICAL EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR IMMIGRANT, "K" AND "V" VISA APPLICANTS Under U.S. immigration law, ALL applicants for immigrant, "K," and "V" visas are required to undergo and complete a medical examination, regardless of age. The medical examination findings by a panel physician are binding on the consular and used to determine eligibility to receive a visa. St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLMCEC) is the Embassy's accredited medical facility. It is located at 1177 J. Bocobo St., Ermita, Manila. The telephone numbers are 521-0020 and 521-8647, and it is open for business Monday through Friday (except on Philippine holidays), from 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. When you go to SLMCEC for medical examination, you must bring your interview appointment letter, passport, and one photo (size: 2" x 2"). It is important that you must have completed your medical examination when you come to the Embassy for your visa interview. Otherwise, your visa application will be refused or you may be asked to return for another appointment. The medical examination results are delivered directly to the Embassy. I. First-Come, First-Served Applicants are examined on a first-come, first-served basis. Medical examinations may take more than one day to complete. Female applicants may request a female doctor to perform the examination. Unless it is necessary, do not bring companions due to space limitation at the clinic. II. Fees The medical examination fee is $95 USD for adults (15 years of age or older) and $67 USD for children (14 years of age or younger). Repeat X-rays will cost $7 US each. Fees must be paid in their Philippine peso equivalent at the prevailing U.S. Embassy exchange rate. III. X-Rays A chest X-ray is not required for children below 15 years old, unless symptoms of tuberculosis (TB) exist, there is a history of TB, or there has been possible exposure of TB with a known case such as contact with a family or household member with TB. Chest X-rays for pregnant women are not dangerous if taken with the proper shielding. U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS)/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has approved an exception to the chest X-ray requirement for pregnant women if they do not want to take it. However, pregnant women visa applicants are advised to obtain a tuberculin skin test and any necessary follow-up at the local health department after arriving in the United States. Applicants who have previous chest X-rays must bring the results with them to SLMCEC for comparative analysis. IV. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Test HIV infection, which may lead to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), is a communicable disease of public health significance. ALL applicants 15 years of age or older must be tested for evidence of HIV infection. Those under the age of 15 may be tested if there is reason to suspect HIV infection (for example a child whose natural parent is HIV-positive). V. Divulgence of Contents of Medical Exam Reports Visa records, including medical exam reports in support of a visa application, are confidential under the law and are generally NOT releasable. Consular officers may not divulge the particulars of an applicant's physical or mental health. VACCINATION REQUIREMENT FOR "K" VISA APPLICANTS U.S. immigration law requires that ALL intending immigrants be vaccinated against certain vaccine-preventable diseases before they can be admitted to the United States for permanent residence. Vaccinations currently required are as follows: - Mumps - Measles - Rubella - Polio - Tetanus and Diphtheria toxoids - Pertussis - Influenza Type B - Hepatitis Type B - Varicella - Pneumoccocal "K" visa applicants, as non-immigrant visa applicants, are technically not subject to the vaccination requirement. "K" visa applicants who refuse to comply with the vaccination requirement WILL NOT be denied a visa on that basis. As a matter of expediency, however, it is encouraged that "K" visa applicants meet the vaccination requirement before they are admitted into the U.S. Bring your Vaccination Records for the Panel Physician's Review You should bring records to show that you have already received vaccinations against certain vaccine-preventable diseases. The panel physician will review the vaccination records and will determine if you meet the vaccination requirement. Only the panel physician can determine which vaccinations are medically appropriate. This could mean that you may be required to repeat doses of vaccines that you have already received. Administering a second dose, however, will not endanger your health. Adjustment of Status Application After "K" Applicant's Admission Into The U.S. After you have been admitted to the U.S. in "K" status and apply for adjustment from non-immigrant to a permanent resident (green card holder), the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the panel physician's vaccination assessment to determine your admissibility on medical grounds. Applicants who have not fully complied with the vaccination requirement will have to do so before they may finalize their adjustment of status in the U.S. Vaccination Requirement Waiver A decision to grant a waiver of the vaccination requirement will only be made at the time an adjustment of status is filed and reviewed by the USCIS. At the Day of the Visa Applicant's Medical Appointment Please be advised of the start of operation in the following areas: Reception Area ------- 6:00 AM Cashier -------------- 7:00 AM X-ray ---------------- 7:00 AM USA Counter ---------- 7:00 AM Medical Examination -- 8:30 AM Laboratory Reception - 7:00 AM Sputum Collection ---- 6:30 AM DOT ------------------ 7:00 AM Releasing Area ------- 8:00 AM Immunization --------- 7:30 AM Tuberculin Skin Test - 8:00 AM * For the convenience of those who come early, the guards may allow them to enter SLEC's premises as early as 4:30 AM but the above schedule will be observed. WORKING FLOWCHART FOR THE FIRST DAY 1. Verification of the US Embassy Packet by the SLEC guards (Ground Floor) 2. All applicants are asked to fill-up the Patient Data Sheet form (Ground Floor) 3. Submission of accomplished PDS form at the Reception Area where digital picture-taking and encoding of data are done (Ground Floor) 4. Payment at the Cashier in Philippine currency (5th Floor) 4-1. X-ray Department (3rd Floor) 4-2. Laboratory For Blood/Urine Tests (4th Floor) 4-3. U.S. Counter (5th Floor) 4-4. Tuberculin Skin Test, Immunization Interview (2nd Floor) 4-3-1. Vital Signs, Height and weight determinations, Eye Test 4-3-2. Medical Examination (All applicants are asked to disrobe completely) 4-3-2-1. Check-out Counter (found in each respective areas), Checks completeness of medical report form, Additional instructions are given * Tasks are performed simultaneously at all levels in order to maximize and shorten the waiting time. WORKING FLOWCHART FOR THE SECOND DAY (For applicants who DID NOT undergo Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)) 1. Guard counterchecks the applicant's name against the master list. (Ground Floor) 2-1. Counter A (Ground Floor) 2-2. Laboratory (4th Floor) 2-3. Additional x-ray views required (3rd Floor) 2-4. For Immunization (2nd Floor) 2-1-1. Instructions for additional tests or requirements are given and scheduled accordingly. 2-4-1. Releasing Section (Ground Floor) WORKING FLOWCHART FOR THE THIRD DAY (For applicants who underwent Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)) 1. Guard counterchecks the applicant's name against the master's list. (Ground Floor) 2. TST Reading (2nd Floor) 2-1. For Chest X-ray (3rd Floor) 2-2. For Immunization (2nd Floor) 2-1-1. Laboratory Reception (4th Floor) for instruction/scheduling of sputum examination. 2-1-2. Pulmonary Evaluation (15 y/o or older go to 2nd Floor; 15 y/o or younger go to 5th Floor) 2-2-1. Releasing Section (Ground Floor) NOTES: - The medical report, passport, and visa pictures are submitted by SLEC directly to the US Embassy, with few exceptions. - In most cases, only the chest x-ray film and immunization form are given to the applicants in the releasing section. - Applicants are served on a first come-first served basis (except for those in the express lanes) but the order of release of their report will depend on the complexity of the result of the medical examination All the information you need...... Not sure but these are the MOST up to date fees: according to the website below Fees The medical examination fee is US$213.35 for adults (15 years of age or older) and US$185.35 for children (14 years of age or younger). Repeat X-rays will cost US$7 each. Fees must be paid only in Philippine pesos at the prevailing exchange rate. http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf Hope this helps	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-24 01:40:00
Philippines	US embassy: Smith has left RP	QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Apr 24 2009, 09:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This story never made headlines in USA I assume it was a headlines in PI Hmm it was in the Washington Post , The New York Times, The Boston Globe and on FoxNews, ABC News, The Associated Press all throughout 2006 and into 2007 with follow ups during the past few years. What is a headline in the USA now 24/7 broadcasting? Maybe I spend too much time reading and watching the news...LOL	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-25 00:28:00
Philippines	swine flu	WASHINGTON — The U.S. declared a public health emergency Sunday to deal with the emerging new swine flu, much like the government does to prepare for approaching hurricanes. Officials reported 20 U.S. cases of swine flu in five states so far, with the latest in Ohio and New York. Unlike in Mexico where the same strain appears to be killing dozens of people, cases in the United State have been mild — and U.S. health authorities can't yet explain why.	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-26 16:07:00
Philippines	HELP! unemployed last 2008	Get the 2006-2007 tax transcripts. File taxes for last year and take copies of it. Get letter from new employer stating you are permanent employee. Take all your paystubs. Write letter of explanation why you didn't do something at all for 10 months last year. Hope for the best if your gonna go without co-sponsor. IF POSSIBLE get cosponsor JUST IN CASE.	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-28 18:40:00
Philippines	Interview Passed April 29!	Congrats from Elena and I	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-28 23:46:00
Philippines	USEM	I got my fiances appointment 3 days after NVC said they sent the info to USEM...its been 3 weeks+ and she still has not received the letter from USEM, we got the email the same day. CALL NOW you will be happier in the long run.	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-22 17:37:00
Philippines	delta air	QUOTE (Cary C @ May 1 2009, 01:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (mhaze @ Apr 30 2009, 11:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> my airline going to US which is from Manila - LAX is PAL and im changing an airline from LAX-Ohio which is Delta Air. Since its a domestic flight, do they charge excess baggage? thank you This all depends on your status with Delta/NWA. If you are Platinum Elite Plus, you can have up to three bags no charge per person. Fourth and beyond are an additional $100 charge each. I would call Delta to ensure this is the policy they are adhering to. Only Delta can tell for sure. If you have not signed up for a Delta Sky Miles Card, I would strongly Suggest that you do so as you will be loosing all these traveled miles as credit towards future travel. Every little bit helps. Edited by thepizzadude, 01 May 2009 - 11:53 AM.	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-05-01 11:52:00
Philippines	delta air	QUOTE (mhaze @ May 1 2009, 12:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> thanx pink..yeah i read the website but somehow i am still confused.. since i came from an international..are they still going to charge me sorry Usually when ur traveling international on a connecting flight they dont charge the domestic travel rates	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-30 23:51:00
Philippines	Attn: Fellow sugboanon	Cebu Pacific Air seems to be the least expensive. My fiancee got round trip ticket May 2-May 7 for 1748php you can save 200php if you only carry on bags no check bags.	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-04-25 13:46:00
Philippines	Panic at St. Luke's, FAST replies needed.	Elena is getting her medical today also	thepizzadude	Male	Philippines	2009-05-03 18:15:00