ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesAdministrative Processing/Review
was told similar statement, no other documents needed just wait 6 to 8 weeks.......
joe_guillenMalePhilippines2009-10-09 15:43:00
PhilippinesAdministrative Processing/Review
nothing for us ClockWatch2.gif
joe_guillenMalePhilippines2009-10-08 14:48:00
PhilippinesAdministrative Processing/Review
Just called the embassy I was told that no other documents need just verifying information......MAYBE 1 TO 2 MONTHS.....UUUUGGGGHHHHHHH mad.gif sad.gif unsure.gif whistling.gif headbonk.gif helpsmilie.gif crying.gif ranting33va.gif protest6wz.gif ClockWatch2.gif cray5ol.gif
joe_guillenMalePhilippines2009-10-04 20:45:00
PhilippinesAdministrative Processing/Review
We recieved traking # maybe 30 mins after interview, but I just recieved an email from "Manila IV Correspondence Unit" stating: "Due to certain issues which were unresolved during the visa interview, the applicant’s case was marked for further administrative processing in order to validate the essential facts.
Consular officers need to be reasonably satisfied that all identity and relationship issues have been addressed before a final determination is made regarding visa issuance."
not sure what this means, maybe document verifaction or maybe not satisfied with evidence we had for relationship. But I would think that if they were not satisfied with documents for relationship, that would have been checked on the MNL-IV-22 form, so i am thinking maybe just verifing documents........anybody with any thoughts please let us know
joe_guillenMalePhilippines2009-09-30 16:44:00
PhilippinesAdministrative Processing/Review
I have read many post on here and others, and it seems to be a trend, that if they keep your passport the outcome seems to be good, so just keep hoping and calling, as soon as you hear something post it and I will do the same.......Yes TRIALS is what we also say
joe_guillenMalePhilippines2009-09-29 17:02:00
PhilippinesAdministrative Processing/Review
We are in the same situation, no explanation of why we are under review. I was also told to call back if we have not been contacted in 6 weeks. We did not pay air21 but the did text the tracking # and was told we could pay COD.
joe_guillenMalePhilippines2009-09-28 18:43:00
PhilippinesAdministrative Processing/Review
OK just called the 1-888-877-9888 and inquired about the AR the our Visa is in, I was told the all applicants recieve this white sheet and if no more documents are required then it will be checked "wait untill we contact you"and all applicants are under additional review.....I am not sure if this is the actual practice or this is just a general answer to my question??????? Reading other post on here it seems that this is not standard for additional review
joe_guillenMalePhilippines2009-09-27 19:45:00
PhilippinesAdministrative Processing/Review
Ye the samething was checked on the white sheet, but no she did not pay any fee to Air21, the told her it would be COD. I am going to call again monday also send an email and fax a letter requesting more information.
joe_guillenMalePhilippines2009-09-26 08:34:00
PhilippinesAdministrative Processing/Review
just 20 mins after the interview she received a tracking number and they kept her passport, so i am thinking this is a good thing
joe_guillenMalePhilippines2009-09-25 22:48:00
PhilippinesAdministrative Processing/Review
Sorry I just seen I had posted this on the first page too
joe_guillenMalePhilippines2009-09-25 21:35:00
PhilippinesAdministrative Processing/Review
QUOTE (taj'samericanwife @ Sep 25 2009, 01:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WE ARE ON ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW. MY HUSBAND GOT THE WHITE SLIP. I AM SO SAD AND BEEN CRYING ALL NIGHT. TODAY WAS MY BIRTHDAY AND EVEN THE CONSUL KNEW IT. THEY DIDNT EVEN LOOK AT MY HUSBANDS DOCUMENTS, ALL THOSE THINGS I ASKED HIM TO BRING. THEY JUST WANTED TO SEE PHOTOS OF US. EVEN THE POLICE CLEARANCE THAT WE WERE REQUIRED TO BRING AGAIN TO THE INTERVIEW (THE PAKISTAN POLICE CLEARANCE). HE SAID OUR DOCUMENTS WERE FINE AND THEY WERE COMPLETE.
HE SAID THAT THEY HAVE TO CHECK FURTHER SOME THINGS WHEN HE ASKED MY HUSBAND HOW OFTEN HE GOES BACK HOME TO PAKISTAN ( MY HUSBAND SAID EVERY YEAR FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS DURING SUMMER VACATION WHEN I AM OFF SCHOOL TO VISIT MY PARENTS). I WISH I WAS THERE AT THE INTERVIEW. BECAUSE WHEN HE SAID ALL YOUR DOCUMENTS ARE FINE THEN I WOULD HAVE SAID THEN WHERE THE HELL IS OUR VISA?
THE ONLY THING THAT IS OPTIMISTIC IN OUR CASE IS THAT THEY KEPT MY HUSBANDS PASSPORT AND THAT THEY TOOK HIS NAME, ADDRESS, EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER SO THAT THEY CAN CONTACT HIM WHEN THEY SEND THE VISA.
HOW LONG IS THIS AND WHAT SHALL I DO NOW?

(OUR STORY: MY HUSBAND IS FROM PAKISTAN AND BUT HE HAS BEEN LIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR 6 YEARS NOW. HE IS A MEDICAL DOCTOR STUDYING FOR HIS BOARDS TO PRACTICE HERE IN THE UNITED STATES. WE HAVE A SON AND WE BOTH MET IN THE PHILIPPINES. HIS INTERVIEW WAS ON SEPT. 25, IN MANILA EMBASSY PHILIPPINES)

My Fiance just finished her interview 9/25/09, and also the same thing occured AR, the white sheet with the only thing checked is wait till we contact you, AIR21 issued a tracking number, this is very confusing, but I am also optimistic since they kept her passport and she signed the 157K along with the CO....So I quess this now another waiting period again...If anyone has any suggestions please let me know?
joe_guillenMalePhilippines2009-09-25 16:41:00
PhilippinesAdministrative Processing/Review
QUOTE (marni @ Jul 16 2009, 04:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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can someone shed some light to my situation, my cousin had an interview in June 09 and he was missing his cenomar which we past along to the embassy after a week. nvc did not request cenomar for his interview. until now we haven't heard anything from them. How long does it normally take to get a visa as such situation occured




I have waited a month because I don't have the CENOMAR, just hang in there.



thank you, i hope we will hear from them this coming week.

My fiance just finished her interview today 9/24/09 and we too are in AR, very similar white sheet no documents needed checked just wait for additional contact, but she was not told the she passed interview. Air 21 tracking number issued but no explanation of AR. So my question is could this be only document varification or did she fail, I would assume if she failed the interview she would be told after the interview....Please inlighten me
joe_guillenMalePhilippines2009-09-24 22:38:00
PhilippinesBar girl and K1
QUOTE (af_phils @ Jul 24 2008, 09:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (franklie @ Jul 24 2008, 12:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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Will her being a bar girl/prostitute derail the K1 visa?...

First she has to decide whether or not she really was a prostitute. Call it what you like, it's either a yes or no. After that she then has to decide how to answer the first question of no. 38 on form DS-156. Read that section carefully...

Good luck if she checks to box for YES...


I agree. And any answer to the interview question "how did you meet" that contains the words bar or prostitute, or anything like that, could spell trouble.

When I was a teenager, I spent three months in Angeles and Olongapo. They posted the price for the girls on the bar walls (ST, day,week, month), and sometimes the girls wore numbers to make them easy to remember (I think). The statement that bargirl doesn't equal prostitute is a stretch. I think it is also true to say that many bargirls were probably "good girls" once, but had to take the job to survive. That being said, how could any young girl spend even a few weeks at that job and not have emotional scars? It has to change the way they look at men and relationships. Caution is the best thing.

Edited to add: I don't mean the embassy interview

Edited by Brad and Vika, 24 July 2008 - 08:55 PM.

Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2008-07-24 20:54:00
PhilippinesYay!!!! Interview done!
Good for you both! Congratulations kicking.gif
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-01-29 01:10:00
PhilippinesFinally !! finally !!! finally!!! Visa Recieved!!
Congrats and welcome! star_smile.gif
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-02-08 00:25:00
PhilippinesYAYYY! I PASSED!
Vika and I both say congratulations. Vika says she shares your happiness, because this was her position one month ago. Good Luck kicking.gif
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-02-08 23:49:00
PhilippinesSigned, Sealed, Delivered!
Congrats kicking.gif
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-03-07 15:24:00
PhilippinesAmerican Filipina relationship user manual
This stuff is hilarious rofl.gif Do Filipinas really run away from their husbands and homes when they are homesick for the PI? What about when there are kids?
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-03-05 19:33:00
PhilippinesAnullment and minor child
Just ignore the age baiting. We get a bunch of that over on the RU forum too. You are right, to each their own.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-06-08 10:51:00
PhilippinesTragic Story of Thomas Hunt and Filipina Wife
Unbelievable
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-05-18 16:44:00
PhilippinesWow, the Philippines!
QUOTE (Krikit @ Jun 20 2009, 03:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Brad and Vika @ Jun 20 2009, 01:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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It's okay. I promise not to tell my husband. I made the mistake of telling him that Denzel Washington was my secret boyfriend..... and now I'm not allowed to watch any of his movies. laughing.gif

(j/k, btw. lol)


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....and in before the lock! (See threat to shut down the thread above)
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-06-20 21:45:00
PhilippinesWow, the Philippines!
QUOTE (Krikit @ Jun 20 2009, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Brad and Vika @ Jun 20 2009, 01:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Speaking as an old fat guy - thank you very much biggrin.gif

LOL.

I don't think Brad is fat or old. In fact, I have a secret crush on him. secret7vf.gif

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Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-06-20 12:59:00
PhilippinesWow, the Philippines!
QUOTE (loveaboo @ Jun 20 2009, 11:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Brad and Vika, I like you. Among the foreigners who have shared their opinions, anger, etc. in this post, I think you're one of the open-minded ones and not judgmental about us filipinas.


Speaking as an old fat guy - thank you very much biggrin.gif
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-06-20 12:44:00
PhilippinesWow, the Philippines!
QUOTE (nowhereman @ Jun 20 2009, 09:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A lot of cross-cultural bashing going on in this thread... how about we agree that its different strokes for different folks? If you have a filipino spouse & you are very happy that's great. If your spouse is from another country & you are happy that's great too. There's no need to compare the two like a couple of 3rd graders comparing toys during recess.


I don't think any of us are doing that. The post above is a joke. There are plenty of places, including the PI, where women tend to look past the superficial. Look at the original post about fat ugly guys. laughing.gif
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-06-20 08:45:00
PhilippinesWow, the Philippines!
QUOTE (Mister_Bill @ Jun 18 2009, 10:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Haole @ Jun 18 2009, 12:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In what other country can a fat ugly old man get a young beautiful wife if you aren't rich!

Ukraine, Mexico, Guatamala, Hungary, Czeck Republic, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Belaruz, to name a few! Rich is relative.


You left out Russia, China, Thailand, and a bunch of South American countries.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-06-20 06:41:00
PhilippinesI GOT PINK (APPROVED)
Congrats dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-06-08 11:43:00
PhilippinesHitting and Swearing
QUOTE (Mister_Bill @ Jun 21 2009, 09:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charles! @ Jun 21 2009, 06:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (devil @ Jun 21 2009, 07:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Shes a cuckoo.

whatcha think, bill? saran again? or did eric sneak back in?

Or, A.J. just couldn't stay away.


How many user names have to get shut down to keep some one out laughing.gif
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-06-22 06:26:00
PhilippinesHitting and Swearing
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Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-06-21 15:51:00
PhilippinesHitting and Swearing
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Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-06-20 12:45:00
PhilippinesHitting and Swearing
QUOTE (sasha414 @ Jun 20 2009, 06:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Brad and Vika @ Jun 20 2009, 06:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sasha414 @ Jun 20 2009, 06:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Brad and Vika @ Jun 20 2009, 04:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sasha414 @ Jun 20 2009, 05:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Future Mrs Disney @ Jun 20 2009, 12:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Man I need to check the Philippines forum more often. eb0dfafc.gif

welcome to the philippine forum, please do stop by more often, we have some interesting people and issues here whistling.gif


I do stop by on occasion, but I find that many threads are in Tagalog (I presume). That makes it tough to follow the conversation.

And what is a Warai?

hello Brad and Vika! so nice to see you here. Waray is a language spoken in some provinces of the phils : http://en.wikipedia....-Waray_language


What does that have to do with swearing and hitting? Are Waray people bad-tempered. No disrespect intended, but the earlier poster seemed to think that bad temper was common for Waray/Warai.

LOL i am not familiar with the waray people but all i know is that all over the world, there are bad tempered people and cool headed people so we really cannot generalize based on a province, city or country.

Agreed good.gif
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-06-20 05:56:00
PhilippinesHitting and Swearing
QUOTE (sasha414 @ Jun 20 2009, 06:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Brad and Vika @ Jun 20 2009, 04:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sasha414 @ Jun 20 2009, 05:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Future Mrs Disney @ Jun 20 2009, 12:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Man I need to check the Philippines forum more often. eb0dfafc.gif

welcome to the philippine forum, please do stop by more often, we have some interesting people and issues here whistling.gif


I do stop by on occasion, but I find that many threads are in Tagalog (I presume). That makes it tough to follow the conversation.

And what is a Warai?

hello Brad and Vika! so nice to see you here. Waray is a language spoken in some provinces of the phils : http://en.wikipedia....-Waray_language


What does that have to do with swearing and hitting? Are Waray people bad-tempered. No disrespect intended, but the earlier poster seemed to think that bad temper was common for Waray/Warai.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-06-20 05:43:00
PhilippinesHitting and Swearing
QUOTE (sasha414 @ Jun 20 2009, 05:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Future Mrs Disney @ Jun 20 2009, 12:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Man I need to check the Philippines forum more often. eb0dfafc.gif

welcome to the philippine forum, please do stop by more often, we have some interesting people and issues here whistling.gif


I do stop by on occasion, but I find that many threads are in Tagalog (I presume). That makes it tough to follow the conversation.

And what is a Warai?
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-06-20 04:55:00
PhilippinesAge Difference
WOW! And I thought our 17 year difference would draw fire jest.gif jest.gif jest.gif

Edited by Brad and Vika, 06 June 2009 - 08:22 AM.

Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-06-06 08:22:00
PhilippinesFilipino foods that my Kano fiance doesnt like
Hi all - since this thread seems interesting - to be at least partly in English - here goes! I am married to a Ukrainian, but I did visit the PI when I was a kid. I tried balut, but didn't care for it, so I sympathize with some of you guys. Also, my wife loves fish, especially with head and tail attached - I am more of a filet guy. She says that you can't really tell how fresh a fish is without the head still on it. I guess I never thought about it laughing.gif
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-06-15 04:53:00
PhilippinesFamily and friends invalidating my marriage

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Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2010-01-31 23:06:00
PhilippinesFamily and friends invalidating my marriage
Chin up Marty. Some people will like that you are happy, others won't like the way you got there. Don't sweat the small stuff - just enjoy your time together. Good Luck!
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2010-01-31 22:43:00
PhilippinesMy wife VS. American food

I agree, its all about portion sizes.

....it's not a surprise that the US is the fattest country in the world, hahaha


Right :lol: My wife dug in with gusto at first, then panicked. We are regulars at the gym now, and I have droped 20 pounds.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2010-02-09 14:55:00
PhilippinesNice hotels in Manila
I am planning to stay at the sofitel on Manila bay for my lady's birthday..in june...anyone care to review that one?
Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-05-10 18:24:00
PhilippinesNice hotels in Manila
I stayed at the richmonde Hotel..it was very nice but strict on thier cancelation policy star_smile.gif star_smile.gif star_smile.gif star_smile.gif
Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-05-10 18:22:00
Philippineswhat if I am pregnant and waiting for K1 approval
what if I am pregnant and waiting for K1 approval.. He applied in april.. how does this effect our status?
Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-06-17 09:42:00