ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesRescheduling Interview to a closer date after medical clearance
Thank you. Now for the interview - pray for us!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-06 23:25:00
PhilippinesRescheduling Interview to a closer date after medical clearance
The government should try to look into what kind of dilemma everyone is going thru at St. Lukes - it makes us Filipinos look so dumb, desperate and very much un-cultured. I feel so bad for the medical workers, being there since 6am and working til 10pm. It's a pathetic scenario. On top of that, people from all over the Philippines have to travel and spend so much just to get thru the medical which is already too much to pay for, for an ordinary Juan dela Cruz. I cannot help but feel disgusted with the Philippine Government. It's a poor country yes - and we have to downgrade ourselves to so much ridicule. NO wonder we are a people with very low self-esteem.

I don't need anyone to argue. Just my two cents here.
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-06 14:34:00
PhilippinesRescheduling Interview to a closer date after medical clearance
Sweet surprise to everyone! Our medical is done and I was able to reschedule for an interview on March 10, tuesday. Met Kaye there and she's awesome! Thank you for the ride and wonderful conversation girl. You helped me in so many ways with all the crazy talks we had. I know, this is not the end of the crazy days but your being around for the medical was a big help.

Miracles do happen and I just wanna share mine. God has been so good to me, I can't wait to build a family with my fiance and glorify Him everyday for the rest of our lives. Keep the faith everyone!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-06 11:51:00
PhilippinesRescheduling Interview to a closer date after medical clearance
Thanks for that pangga! what's Grace's number?
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-05 07:06:00
PhilippinesRescheduling Interview to a closer date after medical clearance
I don't have the luxury of time to stay in Manila for as long as I want as I am employed full time and daughter has been missing classes. I have to try my luck when I am done and hopefully, they will have a slot all of a sudden. Thank you for your responses.
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-04 21:55:00
PhilippinesRescheduling Interview to a closer date after medical clearance
My interview is originally scheduled on March 27. I am heading towards our second day of medical March 5. Daughter had a tuberculin skin test (which is making me nervous) and I am to come back for vaccine shots. This thing will be at 1pm and hopefully we'll get it all done before 5pm. I will be going back to Cebu on March 11. God-willing, if the medical is cleared before 5pm, I am going to call the USEM to reschedule the interview, either on March6, 9 or 10.

Is this advisable? What is the turnaround time for SLEC to forward the cleared medical tests to USEM? I don't want to have to waste away money on another round of plane tickets come March 27, if it's possible to have the interview rescheduled for Monday or Tuesday next week anyway.

Need your advise. Anyone? Thanks!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-04 14:19:00
PhilippinesExperience: Medical at St. Lukes Extension Clinic
As I owe to VJ for helping me with so much than what I needed for our K1 journey, here are the highlights of my medical experience.

03-03-2009: Day 1:
Arrived at 930am with my 7 y/o daughter. Have to present the letter from the embassy re the arrival of case from NVC, 3 pcs of 2x2 photos, visa interview appointment email printout, passport. The guard will provide you with the forms to fill out. You have to use black ballpoint pen as sign pens are not allowed. They will then direct you to the documentary room where your photograph will be taken and your personal details keyed into the SLEC database. The round of interviews had just begun. They will then forward you to the 5th floor for your vital signs, height, weight, and BP. Xray for me was taken and we were then directed to the immunization interview. Daughter was given tuberculin skin test - automatically means you will have to come back after two days for the reading. I went over to the lab facility for the urinalysis, and HIV blood test extraction and went back in line for the physical exam (waiting time of about 3 hours and 30 minutes - NICE!) and another round of interviews. Instructed to come back after two days for the lab results and for my daughter's skin test result. Got out 530pm.

03-05-2009: Day 2:
Arrived 12 noon. Presented receipts to the guard. Daughter turned out positive for tuberculin skin test - had to perform xray. Got my immunization shots after three hours of waiting. Have to return the next day for the release of my papers and daughter's xray result. Got out 545pm.

03-06-2009: Day 3:
Arrived 3pm. Presented receipts to the guard. Daughter's Xray is clean, got her shots (after 3 hours and 30 minutes of waiting - RIDICULOUS!). Medical clearances released (after two hours of waiting - STUPID!). Got interview rescheduled to March 10. Got out 830pm and STARVING LIKE A MAD DOG.

Overall, it was so annoying. I feel overwhemed everyday when I see all the madness going around just for this dumbas$ medical. People are tired, irritable, hungry, exhausted - name it. What aggravates me is because my time is sooo precious and it's extremely ridiculous to have to wait for at least three hours to get through a 3-5 minutes interview/check/test. Dumb, stupid, idiotic and very very very insulting!

Edited by HappyDancer, 06 March 2009 - 03:15 PM.

HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-06 15:12:00
PhilippinesUSEM Interview on March 10 at 7am for K1
Thanks a lot Mae! Pls pray for us!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-08 10:11:00
PhilippinesUSEM Interview on March 10 at 7am for K1
Let me know if you wanna meet up at gate 2 for the interview. I would be more than happy to have someone to talk to while waiting. PM me. Thanks!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-08 06:32:00
Philippinesmy husband wants to go back
He just needs to deal with the reality of things for now and be very levelheaded before jumping into any decisions. You've gone far for each other to be together. It's not the time to back out and allow sore egos get in the way. You have to survive - you don't have much of a choice.
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-07 10:37:00
Philippinesmedical done but...
Relax Gloria. The truth is, I was ready to cry when my daughter's skin test turned positive and she went for xray. But guess what? When I met all the other people there with kids - ALL of the had positive skin test results, that made me feel better. Turned out, she was cleared as her Xray turned out ok. Rest your mind.
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-08 06:24:00
PhilippinesHave Visa delivered to hotel where I'm staying?
uhoh...

I got my visa after 3 days. smile.gif Some areas in Mindanao is a hotspot so I hope the visa delivery will not take a long time.
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-02-25 21:52:00
PhilippinesHave Visa delivered to hotel where I'm staying?
Ditto MMW. My staff's hometown is in Pagadian City in Zamboanga... The main hub of the scoundrels.

Edited by HappyDancer, 25 February 2009 - 09:25 AM.

HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-02-25 09:25:00
PhilippinesHave Visa delivered to hotel where I'm staying?
I had a staff before who requested to have a pickup for his visa. Being from Mindanoa is a good point to raise with the consul.
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-02-25 09:08:00
PhilippinesDONE WITH THE INTERVIEW
WOW!!!!! COngrats!!!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-06 12:12:00
PhilippinesUSEM Manila said wife's passport ready for visa printing
Congrats!!!!!!!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-11 15:30:00
PhilippinesAir21 seems to be on top of its game!!!
I agree!!!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-02-13 09:29:00
PhilippinesThe final waiting for the first phase/stage is OVER !!!!
Congrats!!! Don't forget the CFO seminar.

Edited by HappyDancer, 11 March 2009 - 03:21 PM.

HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-11 15:21:00
PhilippinesMedical Exam
Went to my medical with cough and colds and it all tunred out okay. Refer to the following link for the thread. Good luck. A tip for fast recovery though would be to take 1000mg of ascorbic acid and cough and cold meds, fruits and lots of water. Restful sleep helps a lot too. Hope this helps!

http://www.visajourn...p;#entry2693446
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-11 15:02:00
PhilippinesTOMORROW is the day of my INTERVIEW
ShaneJean - Hang in there. You might as well be ready with a Pharmaton. That's what I take when I need an energizer to keep going and the focus all throughout. I never had a wink the night before my interview. So you are not alone there. smile.gif I had a child with me too so I needed to be strong all the time. You will find friends and people to talk with when you get there so be assured.

Good luck and we will be praying for you. Just be nice, polite and don't forget to smile to everyone you talk to. Make sure you follow instructions and ask questions when you don't understand them okay? People there will be so helpful so long as you act professional and genuine. Don't be nervous and don't be overconfident.


HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-12 10:56:00
PhilippinesTOMORROW is the day of my INTERVIEW
CHeck your docs. Leave your phones and electronic gadgets at home.

Good luck!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-11 20:48:00
PhilippinesHow long do we have to wait for visa after the interview?
It depends on when your visa will be printed and turned over to the courier service. Hope this helps.
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-12 11:50:00
PhilippinesMY USEM INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE
Awwww... Congrats!!!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-08 01:58:00
PhilippinesWhoa!!I passed!!
CONGRATS!!!!!!!11
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-10 03:33:00
Philippinesmy VISA arrived today!just 2 days after my interview!!
sad.gif Me me me!! I am jealous! biggrin.gif

Oh my, where's my visa?

CONGRATS dear!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-12 11:39:00
Philippinesyahooooooo i passed!
CONGRATS!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-11 15:31:00
PhilippinesFrom NVC to US embassy in Manila
Give it three business days and it should be at the USEM in Manila. Wow!!! It makes me ecstatic every time I hear stories like these. So happy for you!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-08 01:45:00
PhilippinesHow ship personal items to USA
FEDEX from PI to US - 180USD for 25kgs - 3 days to arrive.

Edited by HappyDancer, 12 March 2009 - 11:55 AM.

HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-12 11:54:00
PhilippinesAIR21
Yay!!! Hopefully mine is next!!!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-11 20:32:00
PhilippinesAdvisory: Dont rely much AIR21 text...
I agree!!! Same thing happened to me.
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-14 21:21:00
PhilippinesWedding help
dbears - Thank you for the kind words. I certainly needed that. I feel like I am falling behind. It was never really my choice to have a church wedding but fiance was adamant about it. I guess it has a lot to do with the fact that mom and dad never even had any pics whatsoever as they eloped to get married. I have a problem with being the center of attention too. But now, I am certainly more than excited to get this over and done with. Just want to have fun on my day. smile.gif

Wedding dress will be made here too along with the ones for my daughter and MOH. I am just trying my best to play within our budget.
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-13 19:20:00
PhilippinesWedding help
Thanks sis. Will go down that path too. We will have a church wedding and the reception will be at the conference room just a few steps from the main hall. That's a lotta place to decorate. smile.gif Send me the pics!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-13 08:27:00
PhilippinesWedding help
Thanks AngelSaint. I got all the wedding outfit figured out. Just need to finish the invites and the favors.
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-12 18:51:00
PhilippinesWedding help
I have read the thread somewhere but I failed to save it. Fiance and me are having a Filipino wedding ceremony. Iam doing everything as DIY and I am currently stuck at what wedding favors to give out to guests. Also with my invites, I am planning to use sinamay as raw materials. I am a budget and bargain junkie so I need your input. I live in Cebu and I need as much help as I can.

Any thoughts?
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-12 16:31:00
PhilippinesUSEM interview March 19
God bless and best of luck!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-11 13:56:00
PhilippinesDoes anyone know WorldPerks on Visa?
Yay!!!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-15 21:34:00
PhilippinesDoes anyone know WorldPerks on Visa?
Oh #######... That just confirms my disappointment coming up.
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-15 11:35:00
PhilippinesDoes anyone know WorldPerks on Visa?
WOrldperks miles are non-transferrable. sad.gif My friend works for NWA and he just confirmed that with me.
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-15 02:50:00
PhilippinesGot the Visa today at 4p.m
Happy for you! Congrats!!!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-14 20:46:00
PhilippinesNOA2 Approved!!
Way to go!!! Good luck! Wish you all the best and speedy processing.
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2009-03-15 03:32:00