ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Philippinesthe Government Website
QUOTE (charlie&pam @ Sep 29 2009, 10:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have read in the forums before that they notate or update the account each time it is touched. Where do I find that? I signed up for the account but cant seem my case status that just has 7 balls on it....The Initial review is lit up but where do you see each time it is scanned?


You have to watch the Last Updated area...when the date changes you know it has been "touched". But don't get too excited they hardly ever get it updated.
My K1 still shows it in initial review and only had 1 touch. My wife has been here for 4 months. Our AOS did get one touch but nothing after we did the biometrics and nothing when they transferred the case to CSC...so draw your own conclusions.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-29 18:31:00
Philippinesgot it...
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-28 22:27:00
PhilippinesApproved
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-01 01:13:00
PhilippinesShe Get Pink (usem) K1, Oct. 1st
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-01 16:19:00
PhilippinesHow many days you got your VISA?
5 days
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-28 22:28:00
Philippinesi134
Fill it in yourself it will be fine NOBODY is watching and if your fiance tells you it is ok, it is OK anyways biggrin.gif
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-03 10:41:00
Philippinesmedical records,is it needed for my interview in Manila?
You won't need them at the interview, St Lukes send them your entire medical report. You keep those safe you will need them in US when you file AOS...
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-03 22:58:00
Philippinesneed knowledgeable people with a golden heart to assist me on this forms...
QUOTE (marriedtomrg @ Oct 5 2009, 10:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (LaneAndDaisy @ Oct 5 2009, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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D.) item #26 - how long i intend to stay in US??? can i answer INDEFINITE?

I intend to relocate to the U.S. permanently after my fiance and I are married.Since you are K1 don't put AFTER my fiance and I are married because you won't marry until you arrive here.

H.) for K-1, i dont need form 157 right???

You need DS-156 (2 copies), DS-156K (1 copy) and DS-157 (2 copies).The ds157 is the one you need to have stamped by BDO when you pay the visa fee biggrin.gif


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Edited by thepizzadude, 05 October 2009 - 10:27 AM.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-05 10:25:00
Philippinesxoom coupon
I just used the code to send money to my brother-in-law and it worked fine, I think they know people are gonna use the code to send money to family members who may need the help during this messed up time.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-30 17:47:00
PhilippinesAOS
QUOTE (forestrose @ Oct 5 2009, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello guys, mailed my AOS application form together with EAD last sept.21 and got NOA sept.29 , and now I got mail from MSC for my biometrics on Oct.29 , anyone of you guys had MSC for

service center? do they schedule for interview ? how long would it take before EAD and green card from them?

Thank y'all , would appreciate your inputs . God bless

http://www.visajourn...howtopic=215434

Come to above link it is for September filers hanging out together... biggrin.gif
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-05 17:51:00
PhilippinesTravel Agency LMT (beware)
Xylide has logged in everyday this week, if you view her profile it shows last time online. She is ignoring this thread obviously and has nothing to add, my guess is she is involved with her cousin working there. This is just a supposition but if she were not guilty of something she would have at least stood up for herself, who knows.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-24 14:24:00
PhilippinesWedding photos
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-05 21:32:00
PhilippinesCFO/PDOS in CEBU
QUOTE (Qiix @ Oct 5 2009, 11:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone,

We were just on the Phone with SMEF-COW in CEBU, The gentleman on the phone told us that it is an all day seminar with registration beginning at 7:30, fill out paperwork at 8:am, seminar at 9:30 to noon, counseling at 1:pm, and then to CFO Office/DFA Building for the sticker. On their website they say it's just 2 hours, seems I have been reading the seminar/counseling only takes a couple of hours in Manila.

Also I read on web that they only allow 15 in the class, first come first serve, if you're #16 you come back next day.

Just looking for advice on preferred city for the seminar. We are tired of Manila.


Also was wondering about my wife's CENOMAR. I have my "legal capacity' papers and we have our Marriage Cert but not a CENOMAR for her.

CR1 here, we're married..to make it clear for K1 readers smile.gif

My wife did the seminar in Manila at PRISM at beginning of May and it took about 3 hours.

Edited by thepizzadude, 05 October 2009 - 11:09 PM.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-05 23:08:00
Philippinesw-2 and tax transcripts
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-07 12:38:00
PhilippinesOur I-129F Petition Approved!
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-07 12:37:00
PhilippinesOut of AP(Praise the Lord!!)
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-05 21:31:00
PhilippinesYES YES YES!!!!
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-06 12:29:00
PhilippinesAnOther pink tOday!!! K1 approved..
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-06 12:28:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Guide?
When NVC tells you they sent the package:

Don't wait on the embassy to send you anything or you may get old. Go to this page and learn all you need to...Call them and see if they have your package yet and set an appointment.

http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf

This page is about Setting Appointments:

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3238.html

Has she/he got all the paperwork ready yet, is the medical done.

Go to St Lukes -- send her a copy of the letter from NVC, email or mail your choice: it's walk in so don't worry best to go Tues-Thurs to avoid rush.
Medicals are valid for 6 months. Info about medical is at the wwwfk1en.pdf link above.

Check this site for more info on the visa process in Manila:

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3023.html

Check up on the CFO seminar he/she will need either before or after but definitely before he/she can LEAVE the country Look HERE:

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/emig_manila.htm

Hope this helps...Good Luck

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-06 21:30:00
PhilippinesMaking It Clear
QUOTE (Arbind.Ariadne @ Oct 7 2009, 10:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The Consulate has finally allowed me to set my interview date. I found that out when I called up this morning. I just have a few questions:

1. I haven't received any letter yet from the Embassy. Will I be asked to mail them some documents (or copies of originals) such as NSO birth certificate, CENOMAR, NBI clearance, etc. prior to the interview date or I will only bring those during my actual interview?

You take the documents to the interview.

2. My medical exam will be on October 13 (it may take another day to complete that) and the representative from the Visa Information Service said that she could give me October 27 for my interview. I told her that my fiance and I have been planning to attend his sister's wedding on October 24. I requested her to move the date to the earliest possible slot. She dropped the interview date on October 20.

You need to do it earlier to have any chance of making the dates your talking about and then you probably won't. You can do your medical as a walkin...just go and arrive their early in morning and do the medical. But even if you went Monday its only gonna be a day or so quicker. You need to have at least 7 days from medical to interview so they get the info to the embassy.

When St. Luke's declares on October 14 that I passed the medical exam, may I just walk-in for an interview on October 16 or call the Visa Information Service and reschedule my interview right away?

There is no such thing as a walkin interview. You can check and see if you can take a time someone else may have cancelled.

Another option... When I follow my interview date, October 20 (it's at 7 a.m. anyway), will the Consulate allow me to pick up the Visa on October 21 instead of letting them mail it to me to Cebu? Do I have to make this arrangement before my interview or during my interview?

I have heard of people being allowed to pick up their visa but more often they don't but its worth a try.

I know it's so dragging but it will be such a wonderful time to meet his family for the first time before or at his sister's wedding. My fiance lives in California while his marrying sister resides in New York, his married sister in New Jersey, and his parents are in Pennsylvania.

It's really gonna be difficult for you to make it happen this quick but I wish you all the luck in the world.


thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-07 23:22:00
PhilippinesFEE at the embassy
QUOTE (JANETandLYLE @ Oct 11 2009, 07:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is this courier fee to be paid only in ph pesos for Manila?

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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-11 19:54:00
PhilippinesHurray!!! 3-minute interview...PINK SLIP!!
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-08 11:44:00
PhilippinesApproval without an Interview?
QUOTE (YMALIA @ Oct 13 2009, 04:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mr.&Mrs.A @ Oct 12 2009, 09:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just read a few other posts stating that sometimes approvals are issued without requireing an embassy interview. Is anyone familiar with this happening?



my friend she does no interview us consular in manila send her visa to her home address.. so u dnt have to worry bout it.

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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-13 12:45:00
PhilippinesSending documents neede by fiance
QUOTE (Dave and Melanie @ Oct 13 2009, 06:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I send by fedex all the time. I have not encountered any duties or fees. On the declaration section of the waybill, I put "documents" for the description and a declared value of $1. Unless you put money or objects of greater value in the envelope, $1 declared is ok. If you put say jewelry or mone in with you documents, then you should probably declare it's value in case your pacage is opened by customs. And in that case, you or the recepient might have to pay a duty on the item.

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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-13 18:36:00
PhilippinesBeautiful VJ Fiancees, Abreviations and Calls
QUOTE (Rocky_nBullwinkle @ Oct 10 2009, 12:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They are in Wal-mart shopping for holiday gifts. star_smile.gif

http://www.peopleofw...rt.com/?paged=2

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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-10 10:39:00
PhilippinesWe've got THE PINK :D
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-08 11:48:00
PhilippinesVisa Delivered
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-14 01:44:00
PhilippinesIs it normal?? St. Lukes Exam
QUOTE (dhc @ Oct 14 2009, 01:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My patient fiancee is on her 2nd day at SLMC...

The question for those that have already done this...Is it normal for the examining physician to ask about marriage history like her annulment? Reason for separation? She was asked to bring her annulment papers today (2nd day).

We were kind of upset because this is a medical examination and see no relevance why this information is needed unless you good people can tell me?? Other than for gossip use? I didn't see this in the requirements to bring to the medical exam.

We felt we should have asked questions but just swallowed our pride so that she can finish her exams.

Just sharing and maybe someone here has gone through the same thing..it really feels like invasion of privacy.

Well during the medical in PI they like to get deep into your business, if they see scratches they start asking ??'s about suicide. So I would guess they are trying to determine if she is stable after her annulment/divorce and if she may need to see a head doctor. Just tell her to answer their ??'s and be as pleasant and sure of herself as she can.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-14 01:47:00
PhilippinesAnother Pink Slip In Manila
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-29 18:28:00
PhilippinesATTEND OR NOT ATTEND THAT IS THE QUESTION!!!!
I went because I wanted to accompany my fiance back home with me. Sometimes it is really the first time they have traveled by air and most of the time they have for sure not been on a 8000+ mile trip. Leaving my fiance on her own to try and go through a strange place in a new country is something that I did not even think about for a second.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-14 14:25:00
PhilippinesAnother Pink Slip!
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-14 01:43:00
PhilippinesNo 1040's
Did you send a letter explaining all this?
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-15 11:37:00
PhilippinesMy filipina wife
QUOTE (PhiLandShiR @ Oct 14 2009, 03:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife is not looking for friends, she has many now.

Our neighbor is just across the street.

At least we use the mule for transportation rather that what your father used it for...

-Phil

QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Oct 14 2009, 01:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am sure you wife is looking for friends in Iowa.

How close is your nearest neighbor? Half days pace by mule?



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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-15 01:22:00
PhilippinesNoob Question
Nothing is sent from you in advance...just follow the directions at the link you showed...
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-15 16:21:00
PhilippinesJust venting
QUOTE (Mike's Lucy @ Oct 13 2009, 10:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The main concern was not just about not wanting to read these nonsense comment, replies or posts. It is about making VJ, Philippine Forum a place where people can actually find answers regarding visa related issues or someone can ask questions or even share some sensible thoughts and ideas. If making funny replies made some people's day "better" then I suggest that VisaJourney should make another forum where obnoxious people can gather.

Upon reading replies on this post, I conclude that some people still didn't get the OP's concern or maybe they're just really bored with their lives.

There is a place where people gather and call each other all kinds of names and tell them how stupid they are its "OFF TOPIC". If you go there you better put on your armor and take you emotions of your shoulders. It's scary over there rofl.gif
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-13 23:56:00
PhilippinesJust venting
QUOTE (Pinay Wife @ Oct 13 2009, 02:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (edp333 @ Oct 13 2009, 10:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
But the two drawsbacks I see are that the majority of readers cannot learn from reading PMs because only two people see them and we need larger PM boxes.

Another drawback is that bad advice may be given and no one is there to correct it.

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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-13 23:52:00
PhilippinesXOOM COUPON CODE
It really depends on how you are giving them the money, off credit card or from bank account. I use a bank account and it generally takes about 6 hours or so. This is because of the time difference I am sure, I send it at night and it is there the next morning my time.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-13 18:35:00
PhilippinesXOOM COUPON CODE
I just used and it still working biggrin.gif , Thanks for the finder of this code smile.gif
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-13 17:54:00
Philippinessocial security number
everyone in your situation gets that language on the card... you can have it removed after receipt of your EAD if you apply for it with AOS
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-19 12:34:00
PhilippinesN.M.
Nice Miss! biggrin.gif
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-18 18:09:00