ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesYour Favorite Mode of Transportation in The Philippines
I vote tricycle. We all went to the fiesta stayed for hours. When we returned to thier jeep it was blocked in. Jean sent her brother a text, ten minutes later we were rescued. When he arrived, eight of us loaded up. We arrived at her house with no problems. I know for a fact, nine people will fit on only one tricycle. Best Wishes john&jean
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-30 15:59:00
PhilippinesPhone Communication for Philippines
Jean and I ARE VERY HAPPY W/ ASPEN COMMUNICATIONS. The call quality is good. Customer service is also good. Aspen communications .com, several plans available... John&Jean
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-02-05 16:48:00
Philippinesgot my visa today!!!
Congratulations You must be feeling great. Good Luck Best Wishes... John&Jean
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-02-01 21:25:00
PhilippinesFeb. 7 Interview Experience, and Request for Visa Pick-Up
Congratulations, good luck, YIPEEEEE ,YAAAAYYYY, Bet you cant wait to show her the river,or Schlittebahns,take care, best wishes !!! John&Jean
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-02-09 05:57:00
PhilippinesCredit Cards in the Philippines.
MY wife and I both use Master card debit cards in P.I. I went to my bank and told them that I would be sending one there for regular use. I have used both cards there w/ no problems. Now instead of western union, other family members use my account to send money. JOHN&JEAN
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-02-07 23:11:00
PhilippinesEmbassy called today for Visa Pick-up
WE are happy kicking.gif have a safe trip. BEST WISHES... John&Jean biggrin.gif
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-02-12 22:40:00
PhilippinesHELP shattered dreams? need opinions/suggestions pls
All is not lost. NO shatter. Any USC or LPR can cosponsor for you.. When you reach the end of the rope tie a knot and hang on !!! Best Wishes John&Jean good.gif
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-02-13 19:21:00
PhilippinesI Need Help Please
Check@ Cathay Pacific.com I have used my M/C many times never had a problem. John&Jean
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-02-14 14:02:00
PhilippinesCR-1
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif good.gif good.gif laughing.gif GREAT NEWS WE R HAPPY FOR YOU JOHN&JEAN
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-02-13 23:10:00
PhilippinesAnyone from Pangasinan
Anyone here from Pangasinan, Dagupan area? john&jean
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-02-14 11:23:00
PhilippinesWe had a USEM Field Visit.
Great news, it is about time !! At least now we know there is one compassionate person involved with this system. Until now we all thought "BOTS" only were allowed to work there...john&jean laughing.gif
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-02-26 18:46:00
Philippinesnew here
Welcome aboard. If you need an opinion just ask, we are never short of those around here yes.gif wacko.gif Best Wishes john&jean
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-02-26 18:54:00
PhilippinesAnother airline question
I agree with all and also think you need to check out Cathat Pacific.com. I have flown with them, never had a problem. Good Luck... John&Jean
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-02-17 16:39:00
PhilippinesTogether at last! Here in CA with my Hubby!
:dance:Congratulations kicking.gif Best Wishes john&jean
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-02-26 18:11:00
PhilippinesFeb.28 K1 Interview approved
G R E A T N E W S!!! NOW UR DOIN THIS kicking.gif laughing.gif Best Wishes john&jean
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-03-01 20:45:00
PhilippinesPHILIPPINES PASSPORT QUESTIONS..URGENT
My filipino mother in law, a LPR of the US is wanting to travel back to P.I. in July. However her passport expires in May. How/where do LPRs renew their passports? If anyone knows please P.M. the details... THANKS john&jean
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-03-05 20:28:00
PhilippinesAnyone else thinking of leaving US Due to USCIS
I am so sick of this. Over seven months and now two RFEs in three weeks. Does anyone know of a country that a USC W/ Philippino wife can go without many problems? I have never even thought about it much. I need any opinions, PLEASE!!! Thanks John&Jean helpsmilie.gif
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-02-24 20:36:00
PhilippinesAPPROVED!!!
GREAT NEWS now ur doin this kicking.gif Congratulations good.gif
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-03-19 21:34:00
PhilippinesWoot we have a VISA!!!
C:dance:O:dance:N:dance:G:dance:R:dance:A:dance:T:dance:S
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-03-14 16:12:00
PhilippinesWe got our NOA2 today in the mail !!
WOW kicking.gif Happy Birthday kicking.gif CONGRATULATIONS kicking.gif ...john&jean good.gif
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-03-25 18:10:00
Philippinesfake bag
NO NO NO NO crying.gif IS WHAT U WILL BE DOIN.
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-03-25 18:30:00
PhilippinesHere in Rhode Island for 5 days
kicking.gif C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S kicking.gif I hope you recover from the effects soon. It has never affected me going to PI, the return trip takes a full week to recover. Best Wishes..john&jean rose.gif
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-03-24 18:24:00
Philippinesrough estimate to get an rfe notice
Hey girl what??? RFE??? I waited about twelve days before the letter arrived. There is a page that needs to be returned with the info. YES you need to wait. Hope this won't delay you for long!! Best Wishes... j&J
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-04-10 15:44:00
Philippinesbring and not to bring
I am a USC. I have brought canned fish into the US two sepreate times with no problems. However, I have always declared it. The first time the officer asked, "do you have balut? my answer was no. He said that is not allowed. The second time my luggage got a special investigation, but was allowed to keep all of my imported items. There are Asian stores in nearly every area. I will tell my wife not to bring any when she comes. It is just another thing to have them consider at the POE. Best Wishesj&J
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-04-12 19:41:00
PhilippinesTrying to send a wedding ring
I had a ring and currency stolen in the mail!!! Sent again by UPS had no problems.
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-04-15 17:25:00
PhilippinesGathering Documents
WE are at the NVC on CR1. My wife has two NSO birth certificates, two NSO marriage certificates,postal I.D. and an old picture I.D. from college. She will be going to get a passport next week. Will there be any other documents needed before medical, CFO? We are trying to get all that is required so not to be delayed. T H A N K S
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-04-19 10:12:00
Philippinessome tips found : cr1
Glad to hear all good, no problems. I hope it will be all finished soon. KEEP THE FAITH!! j&J good.gif
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-04-27 17:52:00
PhilippinesTinTin and I arrived in Los Angeles 24 April 2008
SO HAPPY FOR U GUYS MAY GOD GRANT YOU A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE TOGETHER good.gif
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-04-26 12:06:00
PhilippinesDocument verification
Can document verificaition be done as soon as the NVC assigns a MNL case number. Or must you wait until the case is forwarded to the embassy??? THANKS headbonk.gif
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-04-27 19:17:00
PhilippinesFinally on Her way to US.
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john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-04-23 20:02:00
PhilippinesPaying $ 1,700.00 for Zen's flight for after may 21st.
QUOTE (Mike-Mely @ May 10 2008, 04:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Justfares.com-Cathay Pacific MNL-JFK May22-800$

no need to pay anywhere near 1700!

Also no need to worry about Cathay Pacific, it is a 5 star carrier. I have flown w/ & will again!!!
john&jean
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-10 16:42:00
Philippineswrite the wrongs
We all are aware that the system is broken! Please use this a place to write down what, if anything needs to be changed. Please keep the comments clean. If there is enough participation, I will forward the results to people that may be willing to help. This may make a difference....
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-14 21:17:00
PhilippinesI BEG YOU SHERIFF AND CAPTAIN, KINDLY DELETE MY PINNED THREAD.. PLSSSS
I think that we all lose. When a member attacks another member it only causes ill fellings. There is not a one of us that wish this wasn't a more transparent proscess. If it was, maybe there would be no need for forums like this. However, this proscess is not an easy one. In case you have been here awhile, you have noticed the "rules" change. With these changes, the way we do things also must change. I wasn't notified of the document verification by a government agency, I got that info here. I am very thankful for the time that was spent by a member of this group. Time that was donated, time that was spent to benefit others.
Wheather, or not you choose to use this, is up to you. I am going to use all available rescources to bring my wife here as soon as possible. If you choose not to do a document verification ahead of the interview then so be it. Six or seven hundred pesos seems like a small price, "GAMBLE" to pay to assure that my wife is not delayed by another month, or longer.
I would like to say thanks to Lot. and all of the many others who spend time to give all the info here. The price we pay, may not always be measured by money. The friends that I have here on this forum have never asked to be paid for their time or efforts. There is a need for the people here to help others in the long journey. If "you", DUDE, do not wish to be helped then, by all means log on to another site. When you come here and criticize people, it not only hurts them, but it also hurts all of us. That makes me angry. Anything that makes this longer, or more confusing really isn't needed!
Thanks to all of the members of this forum for helping me through this. There has not been any of you that have been unwilling to help. I have had many questions answered here. THANK YOU !!!
j&J yes.gif
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-17 20:59:00
Philippinesa survey on timeframe...
Hi, maybe a silly question, Can document verification be done before "case complete" at NVC? THANKS
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-04-27 18:41:00
PhilippinesInterview passed, visa approved! yay yay yay!
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john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-22 20:29:00
PhilippinesLoterly is on the plane :) WOOHOO
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B E S T W I S H E S
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-23 20:17:00
PhilippinesNOA2 YIPPEE!!! IN THE MAIL TODAY
NOW UR DOIN THIS kicking.gif rofl.gif laughing.gif wow.gif
BEST WISHES
john&Jean good.gif
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-10 18:47:00
Philippinescan someone give me tips during interview and what to bring please CR1
kicking.gif HAPPY BIRTHDAY kicking.gif
j&J rose.gif
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-24 18:42:00
Philippines4 weeks and no news
With all of the delays, I am seriuosly thinking about doing two seperate document verifications. This part of the proscess needs to be more reliable. This whole proscess needs to be thrown out. With peoples lives put on hold you would think they could do much better. Does anyone know of any cases that have been disallowed or invalidated since this doc verify began?
I am here almost ervery day. I do not recall anyone denied because of what was discovered. I do know of alot of good people that are held up because this document verification proscess is not working. There has to be a better way. Why can't this be done at the same time that the I130/129 is examined.
Maybe it is the backlog. With the pressure on the USCIS they have added to the time it takes to get through the system, without it reflecting on them.
Also the Philippines is not the only place that has problems. Almost any country has had problems. Russia comes to mind, anything can be done anywhere if there is enough money placed in the right place.
Jimmy and Angela I hope that this is near the end for you!!! We all deserve better service than we are getting. yes.gif
j&J
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-24 18:21:00
PhilippinesPlanning to bring foods in U.S
I have brought food several times. The only thing that they said was "BALUT IS NOT ALLOWED". However, they did a hands on baggage search, and left a note which I discovered when unpacking.
john & jeanNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-25 20:14:00