ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesHow Wonderful Are Your Inlaws?(Naging mabait ba sila sa inyo?)
i have not met my mom-in-law in person but i've talked to her many times (thru phone calls and emails)before ever since my hubby and i got together. she's really really nice to me and i like her a lot. she was really excited (cleaned up their house) when we were supposed to visit her this week. unfortunately, i got a job and we have to move the visit to july or august. sad.gif as for my dad-in-law, i met him back in pinas. he likes me a lot too and he couldn't wait for me and my hubby to get married. now, he wants grandchildren soon. smile.gif
felbFemalePhilippines2009-06-10 21:29:00
PhilippinesHecho en Filipinas
QUOTE (Mariel_Esteban @ Jun 19 2009, 02:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hayop ka! natawa ako sa sinabi mo...nagpapaka-busy busyhan nga ako dito....pinapatawa mo nman ako..siryus tayo!!! devil.gif

uy, conservative pa ako sa lagay na yan!!!


halata nga sa pics mo sa fb! para kang madre sa mga suot mo. laughing.gif

felbFemalePhilippines2009-06-19 01:23:00
PhilippinesHecho en Filipinas
QUOTE (gennyangel @ Jun 19 2009, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
bumili na ko ng mga bagong clothes dito bago ko pupunta ng states,may nakapagsabi kasi sakin na iba pa rin daw ang mga gawa dito and styles...

Ang bibilhin ko ay good for two years biggrin.gif, salamat sa mga payo nila he he he...


sa camp john hay, maraming export overruns ng gap at old navy and many other foreign brands! meron din sa surplus shops ng sm! $3 lang ang hoodies na worth $25 dito. authentic sila pero hindi nga lang pumasa for export quality. pero very little difference lang! nanghinayang nga ako kasi konti lang nabili ko before ako umalis tapos makikita ko silang lahat dito for much higher prices! star_smile.gif

felbFemalePhilippines2009-06-19 00:37:00
PhilippinesHecho en Filipinas
my hubby has calvin klein shirts na made in the philippines! marami din akong nakikita sa old navy at gap na made in pinas. kakatuwa. minsan pinipili ko yung galing atin para lumakas ang exports sa pinas. smile.gif
felbFemalePhilippines2009-06-18 12:50:00
Philippinesnag-hahanap ng mga couples na short courtship
girl, sa lahat ng tatanungin sa iyo, ikaw lang ang makakasagot. it's all about your relationship naman eh. wala ka namang tinatago. eh kung tanungin ka kung bakit ka nagpaksal agad edi enumerate mo lahat ng rasons kung bakit. pwede ding simply say "he's the one!" hahaha. wink.gif
felbFemalePhilippines2009-06-23 12:10:00
PhilippinesThe Journey to Forever
QUOTE (emerald queen @ Jun 27 2009, 04:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
January 23, 2009 he filed the petition. Petition was approved and in March 26, 2009 the NOA from the US Embassy advising me that I am eligible for interview was delivered in my apartment. Unfortunately, I wasn't at the apartment when it arrived so a neighbor received it in my behalf. I wouln't get glimpse of the NOA until May 3, 2009. My neighbor forgot to give me the letter. April 12, 2009, my fiance went back here to spend summer with me touring Bohol and Cebu. I was able to get a 3 week Leave of Absence from work. I introduced him to my family, who still up to now can't reconcile with the fact that I am getting married to a foreigner. My mother even boldly asked me if I am doing it for my ambition and told me that we do not need to cling to a foreigner to have a better life. I am from a middle-income family and I graduated from the University of the Philippines. I told her, how dare she think of me as a gold-digger. She eventually said sorry but I know that they don't approve of my decision. It's hard enough to go through the process, much harder to face it alone.


You know what, reading your story is like reading my own (I'm from UP as well). Although my husband (then fiance) is pinoy, my family had a hard time approving my marriage to him because for them, it felt like I was throwing away my good life (we're also middle-income family) back in PI for the American Dream. It was insulting but I know it hurt their pride that I won't be the independent, career-oriented daughter they wanted me to be. But eventually, they let me make my own decision and I know, despite their disapproval, they're just glad that I'm happy here. Someday, I might just be successful career-wise and let them know I haven't forgotten the future they want me to have. smile.gif
felbFemalePhilippines2009-06-27 14:26:00
Philippineschat editing
for me, i simply did not print the "scandalous" conversations. i just picked 1 session for each month. the consul officer won't read too much of them anyway and i don't think he/she would be keeping them after the interview. smile.gif
felbFemalePhilippines2009-06-27 14:09:00
PhilippinesCommunication with your (long distance) partner
QUOTE (Matt & Jovy @ Jun 28 2009, 12:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Iam not sure if there is already a topic about this..but anyway, I just want to share mine.

A long distance relationship is really hard and a constant communication with my fiance really helps me to survive for 6 years.

1. We talk every weekend/holidays on chat (I always make sure I dont have a schedule in the afternoon).
2. I call him everyday to wake him up. We chat on phone while he`s driving to work.
3. He calls me everyday after he leaves work and while driving on his way home.
4. We send each other text messages in the evening before he goes to bed or when I/he is out of the house (party, malls, school, etc.)
5. For 4 years we sent each other emails tons. We stop now because we prefer communications on phone.
6. I even communicate with him even while he`s sleeping. He just leaves his webcam open so I can watch/hear (love to hear his snores, makes me fall asleep) him while he`s sleeping and he does the same thing while I`m sleeping.


He`s always telling me that he talks to me more than he does with his family. Haha. I believe him. I know it is so expensive to make all the calls but hearing each other`s voice helps us to feel that there`s not much distance between us. It shouldn`t be talking about different/new topics because we usually run out of those, but we`re always reminding how much we love/miss and care for each other. What really matters is the happiness that we feel every time we hear/see (webcam) each other for as often as we can.

Well, hope to hear from you guys. smile.gif



i can totally relate. back when we were separated, we talked every single day (in different forms), up to 5 times a day. phone bills were outrageous but our happiness is priceless. smile.gif

felbFemalePhilippines2009-06-27 14:06:00
PhilippinesWhat are your plans for this weekend?
we have a cookout at the beach with friends. Sadly, I have work that day so I'll be missing the most part of it. sad.gif
felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-02 23:41:00
PhilippinesGOT MY VISA EARLY THIS MORNING! 6/30/09
cheers! good.gif

Edited by felb, 05 July 2009 - 01:47 AM.

felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-05 01:47:00
PhilippinesGOT MY VISA EARLY THIS MORNING! 6/30/09
yey! have a safe flight!
felbFemalePhilippines2009-06-29 19:16:00
PhilippinesGoodbye for now
maybe she got approved for aos and just didn't update her timeline.
felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-05 01:43:00
Philippinesconfused
welcome to the us of a! try here! it's the ss office locator.
felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-05 11:36:00
PhilippinesDiamond ring
i didn't even have a ring then and i got approved.
felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-08 23:28:00
Philippineswhat to wear going to us?
wear loose jeans. sweatpants are even better. i recommend wearing slippers (then just bring socks for the cold) or loose shoes because you'll be taking off shoes a lot when you go thru airport inspection especially when you have multiple plane rides. definitely bring a jacket too. smile.gif

also know the weather of the place you're going to so you'll be more ready.
felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-05 23:35:00
Philippinesthanks god & family in vj and my family
yey! congrats!
felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-08 23:31:00
Philippinesgetting 2 versions of answers
i've read somewhere here before that the "it's under review" phrase is a standard answer by the embassy's call center agent. some people here received their visas way over a month after the interview. so, wait a little bit more. the embassy could just be jammed with too many petitions. smile.gif
felbFemalePhilippines2009-06-10 14:34:00
PhilippinesOne way ticket!
have all the travel agents told you this?
felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-09 01:37:00
PhilippinesI-485 AOS Costs
yep, unless he's over 14 it's just $1610. smile.gif
felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-09 01:58:00
PhilippinesI-485 AOS Costs
This excerpt is from the uscis website. I hope this helps.

Filing Fee :
$930 plus a biometrics fee of $80; the fee total is $1,010. Exceptions listed below. There is no fee for applicants who are filing Form I-485 based on having been admitted to the United States as a refugee. Applicants 80 years of age or older are not charged a biometric fee; the fee total is $930. Applicants under 14 years of age: - Filing with the I-485 application of at least one parent have a fee total of $600 - Not filing with the I-485 application of at least one parent have a fee total of $930.
felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-09 01:35:00
Philippineswhat to do when i get to USA?
Rocky, yan din ang gusto kong malaman. shy lang ako magtanong. star_smile.gif
felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-11 13:07:00
Philippineswhat to do when i get to USA?
congrats pala! have a safe trip! smile.gif
felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-11 12:17:00
Philippineswhat to do when i get to USA?
buti naman phopho at nagbalik ka. hehehe. naliliwanagan ang lahat. star_smile.gif
felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-11 02:49:00
Philippineswhat to do when i get to USA?
QUOTE (rheanick @ Jul 11 2009, 01:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
SSN is one important item that everyone should be concern about. This should be prioritized.

Without SSN, you can't have health insurance, life insurance, bank account, driving license. Health insurance, life insurance, joint bank account are evidences for the AOS.

There is nothing wrong being excited with SSN.


true! let's avoid prejudice against our fellow vj-ers. and in the case i might get misintrepreted, here's a definition from dictionary.com

prejudice
–noun
1. an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason.
2. any preconceived opinion or feeling, either favorable or unfavorable.
3. unreasonable feelings, opinions, or attitudes, esp. of a hostile nature, regarding a racial, religious, or national group.
4. such attitudes considered collectively: The war against prejudice is never-ending.
5. damage or injury; detriment: a law that operated to the prejudice of the majority.
–verb (used with object)
6. to affect with a prejudice, either favorable or unfavorable: His honesty and sincerity prejudiced us in his favor.
—Idiom
7. without prejudice, Law. without dismissing, damaging, or otherwise affecting a legal interest or demand.

i hope you get this one. whistling.gif

felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-10 23:24:00
Philippineswhat to do when i get to USA?
ang mga puso natin people. star_smile.gif
felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-10 18:42:00
PhilippinesPOE
i went all alone and it was my first flight abroad. i was the last one to get processed by the immigration officer because i missed their booth. tongue.gif i was unfortunate that the officer was training other younger officers and took his time making my case an example. after the little "interview" and reminding me that i should go back home in the case that my fiance is really not who i thought he was wacko.gif, they finally let me go. and because the airport was so huge (had to take a mini train to get to my terminal), i got a little lost. but in general, i did fine. laughing.gif hope your fiancee have better experience. biggrin.gif
felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-10 22:57:00
PhilippinesUHM
QUOTE (RichMila @ Jul 14 2009, 02:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (felb @ Jul 14 2009, 12:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
all i had was an e-ticket that my hubby bought for me from yahoo travel. we used nwa and i didn't have to show any ids or credit cards.



are you people saying we have to fly over to philippines then fly back with our fiance? or can they fly alone? got me wondering here now.


no, i went on my own. i just printed out the e-ticket that he bought online. i flew with northwest airlines and the only thing they asked beside the ticket was the additional tax for buying online.
felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-14 00:36:00
PhilippinesUHM
all i had was an e-ticket that my hubby bought for me from yahoo travel. we used nwa and i didn't have to show any ids or credit cards.
felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-13 23:00:00
Philippinessome questions
QUOTE (pinoy&pinay @ Jul 16 2009, 11:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi everyone.. here are my questions

star_smile.gif can we file my AOS even if i dont have my SSN yet? (we just applied for my SSN today. our packet is ready for filing). can i just attach the reciept the ssn office gave me to prove i already applied.

you don't need it for aos.

star_smile.gif the amount we will pay is 1010$ (for AOS, EAD & AP)and nothing more?

that's about it. no more than that.

star_smile.gif how come my status in the immigration is (EMPLOYMENT IS AUTHORIZED)..the lady from the ssn showed me n we r confused with this. If i havent filed employment authorization yet ?

as k1, you are authorized but you will need the authorization document, which is the one you apply for, to be legally employed in the US. the status just differs us from other visa holders who can't apply for employment authorization (like tourists and students).

star_smile.gif my husband's anual income for 2008 n 2007 met the poverty lines (actually way above n he has a stable job right now) BUT his 2006 anual income didnt met it. will it be ok? or do we need a co sponsor?

it'll be ok. we had the same when we applied for our aos. and i got approved anyway smile.gif

THANK U FOR THE REPLY. VJ has been very very helpful and i feel very lucky to find this site... God bless u all


felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-15 23:25:00
PhilippinesYAHOO!!
QUOTE (Mrs.Cage @ Jul 11 2009, 07:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (felb @ Jul 10 2009, 05:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yey! good luck with the interview!



yay!!!


hi felb, what's with the avatar? heheheh


forever smiling. hahaha. di ka na ata dumadalaw sa rancho ni mariel? star_smile.gif

felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-10 18:40:00
PhilippinesYAHOO!!
yey! good luck with the interview!
felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-10 16:55:00
Philippinesnothing........
make yourself productive so the time won't be as slow as you think. read a book. learn a new skill. start a new hobby. go out with friends. smile.gif
felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-18 04:08:00
PhilippinesLoving your Long Distance Relationship
love knows no distance.

for sure, long distance relationships are not for everyone. and definitely, separation should not be forever. but those who truly love will always find ways to stay connected and be reunited eventually. just keep the faith. star_smile.gif
felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-20 12:15:00
PhilippinesOFF TOPIC- lumpia wrapper?
sometimes, lumpia wrapper is beside the tofu at the grocery store. smile.gif
felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-22 20:54:00
PhilippinesQuestion for Filipina's in USA, regarding the food...
we have the same experience pink! when i got here, my first meal was from taco bell because it was already late. the next morning we ate at a chinese buffet. the next breakfast we had was daing, which i brought with me from pinas. smile.gif
felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-11 15:02:00
PhilippinesQuestion for Filipina's in USA, regarding the food...
for me, the best western food is the steak! nevermind the rice, i'll take buttered veggies or mashed potato with it. yum!
felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-10 23:27:00
PhilippinesQuestion for Filipina's in USA, regarding the food...
back in the phils, i ignored chinese food because i found them too bland but here in the US, i'm a regular at our local chinese buffet. tongue.gif also, my husband introduced me to pho, which i'm also addicted to now. i also love seafood restos such as red lobster and crabpot. i think because filipinos have been brought up to eat rice, a "complete" meal for us definitely must have rice. i guess that's why i'm not into pastas, burgers, and tacos so much. your wife would probably look for rice with her meals so i suggest bringing her to asian restos first. introduce western food to her little by little so her tastesbuds can adjust and eventually enjoy them too. star_smile.gif

Edited by felb, 10 July 2009 - 11:07 PM.

felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-10 23:06:00
Philippinesvaccination
yes, you can definitely choose whichever civil surgeon you like. :nod:
felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-11 15:06:00
Philippinesvaccination
QUOTE (MarPhee @ Jul 12 2009, 02:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charles! @ Jun 26 2009, 03:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
have you read the aos forum and the guides?
http://www.visajourn...php?showforum=7



how come the guidelines say that we need to transcribe ds3025 (vaccination supplement) to I-693? how will i do that?


that's when you go to a civil surgeon. the cs will transfer the information to the I-693 and that form is what you submit with your aos forms.

i hope you don't get confused but what i did was just submit my ds3025 and took the risk of getting an rfe. but i didn't get one and they never looked for it during my interview. since the rules are still conflicting at uscis, i guess the seattle office doesn't look for it yet from k1 visaholders. blush.gif

felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-11 13:15:00
Philippinesvaccination
yes, you have to get the booster shots for some of the vaccinations you got such as the hpv, varicella, etc, depending on the time of your filing your aos. some you have to get a month after your first shot. however, you don't have to get them from the civil surgeon. as mentioned, you can get them for free or cheap from government clinics (i got mine from the naval hospital) or from a doctor covered by your husband's insurance.

and for the other requirements, do follow charles' link. or you can go to the uscis website.
felbFemalePhilippines2009-07-11 11:50:00