Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	FINALLY! Visa in hand!	Congratulations good news GOOD NEWS MIKE!....GOOD LUCK BOTH OF YOU!. JAZZY	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-05-15 05:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Need some help	My fiancé filed the I-129F and he put my son’s name so now that we have an interview appointment on June. Do I still need to fill up the DS-156 and DS-157 for my son? Is it okay if I bring my son to my medical appointment? My son is 2 years old now already. Should my son needs to have a medical too ? Anybody have an advice for me? It’s been really stressful...I can't wait for this to be over I did both for my son.... He needs a medical, we had ours together. You mean I also need to fill up the DS-156 and DS-157 for my son? My fiance still sleeping right now I really want to ask him. But thanks for quick respond. yes you need to fill up forms for him and print his name and sign put MOTHER OF A MINOR CHILD.	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-05-15 05:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	AR thing....	hello friends.......I just want to know based on what u have read on this site or your friend's experience...By how many weeks does an AR received there visa????Any opinion my dear friend......THANKS ALEX AND LYN usually it took 4weeks the latest. jazzy	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-06-29 11:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Late to medical!!!!	Just got off the phone with the wife, she just woke up. It's 6:53. Her medical interview appointment is at 7:00. What happens if you're late? its better to be late than never. i'm sure st. lukes still accomodate her even if she's late a couple of hours. they are open 7a.m till 5pm.	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-07-08 21:09:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Question on biometrics appt. for wife and step daughter	Hi all, We quickly recieved the NOA for biometrics for my wife after filing...it was for the 19 of march at bronx asc. I had not recieved one for my step daughter/ filed on same petition. I called 800 number and the man said "we don't do biometrics on children under 14. Then i got a biometrics appt. in mail for my step daughter yesturday for the 26 of March. she is 8 by the way. So my question is if i bring my step daughter to my wifes appt. will they do both so i dont have to make 2 trips to the city? theres not enough time to send letters back and request to be rescheduled. Also wifes appt is for 2:00pm....if i get there first thing in the morning will they see us early? does the time on appt. really matter? anyone with experience with this? thanks....Jazzy	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2009-03-13 04:21:00
Philippines	HI about	my husband called me in the morning that tomorrow is my medical exam .. so from cebu to manila take plane ,. i havent get flight today .. is that fine that i cancel medical exam .. what should i do for now help .. what should i bring there .. 2x2 or passport photos ...... how much cost calling st. from cebu .. hi you can fly tomorrow morning from cebu to manila anyway lots of flight sched. then go directly to st. lukes medical...in my opinion don't cancel your medical go there directly from the airport just take a taxi ride. bring your appointment letter, passport and 2X2 photos. jazzy	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-06-12 07:47:00
Philippines	who has some question during interview	please shared to me who has some question during interview at the embassy manila which is IMMIGRANT CATEGORY CR1/IR1... THANKS jarl hello the first screener ask lots of questions during interview (filipino consul)..about your relatinship with your husband and everything...where did you meet and how many times he visited in PI. be confident enough to answer cos lots of tricks during the interview. the final screener the american consul is just simple questions like who is your petitioner and where he works...that's the usual questions they ask...there's nothing to be worried about during interview as long as your relationship is genuine. just wear a big smile.	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-06-22 14:11:00
Philippines	during interview	the last window called my number they give one sheet of PAPER to me .. with check in red pin. in the lower of the paper stated WAIT UNTIL YOU HEAR FROM US:WE MUST REVIEW UR CASE.........................with name at and date my visa category with signature U.S consular officer... then when i fill-up the debros form the theres guy told me just keep that ... huhuh i am worried .. who experience this after interview jarl hi is that 221g paper you're talking about?...you might be in AR..well, just pray..i know this is the hardest time to wait..(limbo)..just let your husband call manila embassy ask Loraine what haapened....keep calling them about your case. jazzy	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-06-27 08:06:00
Philippines	hello jazzy	Jarl: Please consider using the PM function to address individual members versus creating thousands of threads asking a question of one specific VJ member. OK, the thousands of threads is an exaggeration, but you get the point. It's completely unnecessary IMO when you have the tools to send an individual message. Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling p.s. - No offense is meant by this post, and you have the liberty to do whatever you please. hi if you are in AR the 221g paper that they gave you... tells you what exactly your going to do. when they returned our passport and i got 221g form i was depressed and asked the lady what to do...so right away i sent all they need but i advise everyone here... not to send in express mail if you want your case to be attended right away submit it personally if possible. jazzy	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-06-27 17:17:00
Philippines	after interview of USEM CR1	i just want to ask about who is CR/IR Category after interview.. then the last window call ur name ... if u guys receive like this form ... whats CR/IR stands for? jarl we we're in cr-1 visa and i got 221g form (AR) because they need my daughter's baby pics but we we're fine, dont worry... much as long as you have genuine relationship with your husband you will be fine. look at our timeline you can figure out how long we waited to recieved our visa. as i understand CR1/IR1 VISA is spousal or immidiate family visa (IMMIGRANT VISA). jazzy	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-06-27 08:18:00
Philippines	Hello Philippines! Mabuhay!	We have some Filipino shows on our cable (Time-Warner) we have time warner cable but no filipino channel in our area we search online but unfortunately not available.....(unlucky)....lol anyway...you tube is there........	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-06-30 07:38:00
Philippines	Hello Philippines! Mabuhay!	I have two words... You Tube!!! yeah...me too..i enjoy YOU TUBE...less expenses...lol	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-06-29 05:32:00
Philippines	Cenomar Crs form5-advisory on marriage	Hi, can anyone help me? I read somewhere that consuls may ask/look for this type of cenomar? did or will anyone be bringing this to their interview? i tried asking for it at NSO and they dont seem to know this type of cenomar. Can anyone enlighten me on this? Thanks! =) -Arlina you are applying for cr-1 visa....i am sure you dont need cenomar...your married already right?....i wonder why NSO doesn't know about CENOMAR ..lol....just wonder......dont bother about cenomar ok. jazzy	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-06-29 05:38:00
Philippines	picture 2x2 during interview	hello VJ'SI WAS wondering the day of my interview the personnel who gives priority number and where i give my DS230 to them ,they havent ask my 2x2 picture, some others submit there 2x2picture. i just wondering why they dont ask my 2x2 pictures. but i submit 2x2 picture at ST. LUKE.... let me hear who is someone knows!!!!!!!!!! jarl you are applying cr-1 visa which is no need of submitting the 2x2 pics and ds forms....not like k-3 and k-1....the 2x2 pics you submitted to st lukes is all they need for your visa soon. hope this would help for your confusions. jaazy	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-07-03 09:29:00
Philippines	please advise how to talk agent	i called USEM this # 001-632-528-6300 and press 7 extn 5184-5185 i havent ahold with some agent answering machine says " the person in this extn .. not available"something like that" please call again later, bye what should i do this... in order not to hang the phone ... ohh help i keep dial again and again that # but same situition... help jarl as i experienced they dont talk to the benefiaciary...lol....i think they have caller i.d....cos when i called them before using my land phone they dont answer me either. then when i used my computer to call them they told me that they only talk to the petitioner so i think they knew already what's the number pop up on there phone..if its from PI or u.s numbers so i let my husband keeps on bugging them all the time between 7a.m to 8am philippine time. jazzy	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-07-09 10:31:00
Philippines	USC Bicycle Announcement	PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR UNITED STATES CITIZEN'S If you are engaged and planning on marrying a Filipina, please sell, giveaway, or destroy all bicycles before she arrives, even if she can't ride one. Organizations are working diligently to get this message posted on the Department of State website as well as the Manila Embassy Website. A manhunt has started for several missing Filipinas that are 4'9" - 5'6", 100 - 125lbs, black hair, and brown eyes. All last seen riding bicycles fleeing from the bonds of matrimony, if you have any information on these rideaway brides, please contact your local authorities or ICE immediately. this is not fair...lol ..i do biking most of the time as my exercise....the same description..(being a filipina)....anyway.....hopefully they wont hunt me....they might be in jail not me....hahahahhaha......	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-07-04 05:27:00
Philippines	how to check in delbros	hi everyone here in VJ's just recently while i am in living room facing the laptop.. i received txt message from delbros delivery "stated Dlvry for MNL--------- start Tom.up to the next 2days!U must leave a valid ID & a signed Authorization Letter or a 1wik DELAY will ensue. when i am trying to track case# at delbros or receipt# from delbros not found? is this correct to check the tracking in delbros? i am kind of worried about this situition? why not found in the delbros website? i am always at home what does mean leave valid i.d and authorization letter?do i need to do that even i am personaly.... well for sure i would rather alert to watch gate all the time!!!! ohh thanks god i hope i received my visa this week !!! i love you LORD and All people here VJ's who gives light in way!!!thanks everyone jarl well...CONGRATS!....you can leave a valid i.d or authorization in one of your family member if in case your not there during the delivery of your visa....good idea if you watch the delivery person or wait....lol..but dont open the brown envelop ok...just get your passport inside and dont open any envelope....you might be in trouble....lol......if you cant track the delbros website that's fine visa is coming soon......you worry so much.....lol.........GOOD LUCK! JAZZY	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-07-11 05:12:00
Philippines	Flights, Expenses, Hotel, in Manila related to interview	My fiancee is from Cebu. Her medical exam in Manila is July 26, her interview at the US Embassy is August 2. I am trying to figure out the best ways to get thru all of this and get her here without spending a million pesos to get it done. She really wants me there for the interview to support her, but that would involve being in the Phils from August 1 until her visa is in her hands (I assume back in Cebu) ... maybe a 10 day trip at minimum for me. From those that have been thru this before, can you give me some advice? 1. She will probably fly to Manila with her aunt and a girlfriend. Where should they stay that is a decent place, not expensive, yet close to St. Lukes and to the US Embassy? I'm assuming they should stayover in Manila between the medical exam and the interview, am I thinking right? 2. If I go, how much of all of that should I be there for? My preference would be to let her go thru the interview with the support of her aunt and girlfriend, then fly back to Cebu with them, then fly here alone. Actually, if money was no issue and if I had all the time in the world, I would love to be with her every step of the way. Particularly the flight post-visa process to the USA. What are you thoughts regarding all of this? 3. Depending on the decisions made about Number 2 above, when should I book my flights? and her flights? any tips on where to book the flights and best ways to get that done? how about the problem with not knowing for sure when her visa is actually in her hands and she is definitely ready to fly? As you can see, I have a million questions. But I am confident someone on this forum has dealt with this before and can give me advice on what to do and what not to do. Thanks and the best to you all! I'm from cebu too....if she wants to fly in a cheapest fare...try to look cebu pacific they have promotions 50%off back and forth. then juliano hotel (850pesos) per night, tropical hotel (900pesos per night)and southern cross hotel 1200pesos per night) are cheapest hotel just a walking distance from st. lukes and u.s embassy clean and decent. interview is just quick and easy...well nervous is normal...lol...friend and auntie is not allowed inside st. lukes and u.s embassy too.....i understand its hard to be alone in manila but she needs to strong and independent.. GOOD LUCK. jazzy	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-07-09 10:47:00
Philippines	MEDICAL EXAM	I am about to have my medical examnext week. I heard that we I have to be at St. Luke's as early as possible. Does this mean that on both days, I should be there early? Or just on the first day? Thanks a lot! not necessarily early as in very early like 5 6 or 7a.m. you can go there 8 or 9a.m. if you want. anyway, they are open till 5pm.	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-07-12 14:20:00
Philippines	do we need to process adoption for my baby?	[quote name='roxan' date='Jul 10 2007, 02:59 AM' post='1036774'] hello to all! im new here.. i would like to hear from your comments about my situation...i have a pretty baby girl which i had when i was single now that im married to an american citizen. i have a friend who told me that my husband should adopt my babby while we are still here in the philippines. coz the interviewer might ask about it...and there is a posibilities that they will deny us (knock on woods!). im bothered though coz other say its not needed coz my babby is using my family name and i never put my ex's name on her birth certifecate i put unknown....i wouuld love to hear from you. God Bless! [/quo i am sure theres no problem in your case as long as you can prove to the consular officers during interview that's its your baby and you have baby pictures with her since birth you will be fine. jazzy	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-07-10 10:56:00
Philippines	tracking status @ delbros website	heres my tracking status @ delbros website .. i just wondering till now i havent received ...Or they need to take days before they deliver to the address... please shared who has idea wheres branches of delbros here in cebu city and contact information so that i call them... thank you and god bless INFO DATEINFO DESCRIPTION 7/16/2007 12:23:38 AMSHIPMENT OUT FOR DELIVERY 7/16/2007 12:19:20 AMSHIPMENT BEING PREPARED FOR DELIVERY 7/11/2007 6:18:13 PMSHIPMENT RECEIVED AT DISTRIBUTION CENTER 7/11/2007 3:15:15 PMSHIPMENT IN PROCESS 7/11/2007 12:55:42 PMSHIPMENT RELEASED BY THE EMBASSY jarl jarl, cebu office door 3 and 4 Grand arcade bldg. a.c cortez avenue mandaue city 345-3508-09 345-3578 usually they deliver the visa 3days from the day you got the text message if you are from cebu city proper. jazzy	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-07-16 06:01:00
Philippines	CENOMAR??	well guys im back lol! anyway i have a few question for the CENOMAR. its like this, im annuled from my 1st marriage. i went to the NSO to get a copy of my birth certificate and a copy of cetificate of marriage with the remarks that im annuled and also a copy of CENOMAR, but im wondering why in my cenomar it says m still married. so is this normal? i asked them they said i just have to show them the annonated certificate of marriage. is this true? or i should indorse the whole thing to them again? coz i indorsed my annulment papers in manila and m trying to get CENOMAR here in the province. any advice? thanks!! don't worry about cenomar as long as you are annulled and have the certificate of finality you will be fine. be ready with all your annullment papers to present the consul...i mean the decesion, the annotated certificate of marriage, certificate of finallity. its good idea if you ask NSO manila main office about cenomar and indorse again your papers to them cos your applying fo k-1 but the consul dont ask cenomar at all. jazzy	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-07-17 05:30:00
Philippines	Cenomar	I have noticed a few posts with many replies about the Cenomar so I have some questions. Do they review all Cenomars? If they don't how do they choose who they check and don't check? Or do they check those that have been married before and don't check those that have never been married? Thanks in advance. Take Care, Charlie Manila Embassy doesn't need the cenomar at all. They knew already if you are married before or not....no one can lie about that manila embassy has direct contact or a liason officer to check NSO Office about the background of any filipino applying for a visa. But its good if you prepare your CENOMAR too. jazzy	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-06-27 17:30:00
Philippines	Medical Certificate for a Major Operation	how about caesarian section operation? do i need to have a medical report for it? tnx!! yes...everything involving any operation..........to have a smooth medical process.....they inspect everything...lol....even our private parts......moles, scars and everything.....	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-07-12 07:13:00
Philippines	Medical Certificate for a Major Operation	When I was 16 years old (12 years ago..now I feel old), I had a major operation in my abdomen. This morning, I went to the hospital and doctor who operated, they could no longer locate my files thus they can not give me the required medical record and certificate. I have read here somewhere that SLEC will be needing it. Am I in trouble? I'll be taking my med exam this coming Monday & Tuesday. Anyone here with the same experience?Please share. As I knew....YES...you need that medical records. I have a friend who went for a medical in st. lukes and she was required to bring all her medical operation reports and certificate. Try to call st. lukes in your case. jazzy	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-07-12 05:17:00
Philippines	philppines business opportunities ?	One of the businesses, my fiance and I are looking forward to do in the next years here in the PI, is the rental apartments/houses in the south side of the metro and in Sabang, Puerto Galera (where bunch of americans stay). The reasons why are: First, I'd been witnessing this business from my parents and I can say that they've never been in the red on this business. Second, they get monthly income/payment. The more units they make the more money they get in return. $20,000 wont be enough though.. This is just our plans and just wanted to share it with ya. Nonetheless, my fiance still wants me to get a Realtor-related course so we can handle this business much preferable to what we have just seen and witnessed. Good luck! In 20k dollar for me you can start a small piggery somewhere in bacolod (i mean province area) and have a small (payag) house to monitor your business all the time. poultry or piggery is a very good business. I wont recommend sari-sari store or small grocery its not a good business in the province lots of filipino wants (utang) but they don't pay....lol...(its a shame for us being a filipino but that's true) real estate or apartments for rent is the most booming business in the philippines but you need to have a big money to start. jazzy	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-07-19 05:52:00
Philippines	cultural differences	that's the misconception of some other filipina (thinking that every american is rich or at least that every american "can" buy anything)... the thing though is, its because for example, you bring her to a 6 star hotel lol... and you didnt explain it to her that its a "vacation" thing, that you "save" money for it, so you and especially her can enjoy the great amenities... she'll understand it if your really explain it to her. the visa process, your trip/s, her plane tickets to be here, and by the end of it, we'll be broke... although i bet she'll see the real life/situation once she gets here... we filipinas are hard working though, we can help you out, and its worth the spend (aheeem) kidding when i was still a kid i was thinking that all american (foreigners) are rich. ..lol.. when i was engaged in real estate (in cebu) i can identify already who are rich and average american (foreigners) are. mostly filipina ladies (sorry if i offended...lol... i am just being honest...by observation) they think that all american can really afford the 5star hotels, nice car and everything....lol.(just in one click )..when i met my husband...during our first meeting we discussed where to go and if he can afford those stuff and everything for our vacation.( he was honest of finances and what he can afford)...we went to different places but i need to be sure that we wont stay in a very expensive hotel cos i dont want him to think that i am taking advantage or whatsoever....i uderstand how hard he earned those money and plane tickets just to visit me here 3 times before i finally got in his side. about money matters (supporting parents , kids, sometimes siblings and relatives...lol) yes......its hard for american to understand this cos they are financially independent since the age of 18. one of our culture that we need to be discussed thouroughly with them... what to do.... since this is what we want helping our love ones in the philippines. i know its hard for us filipina to ignore people we love cos we are a very family oreinted country. for me, i think discussion, acceptance and understanding between cultural and individual differences can help a lot in a relationship with day to day hard work to have a successful marriage. jazzy	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-07-21 10:55:00
Philippines	cultural differences	For me it is trying to understand what she really means when she says things like 'ok then don't' or 'its up to you'. Other than that things are really good. She doesn't have a good concept of savings but we are working on that. She sure loves to spend every dime she makes hhahahahahaha....funny. ..sounds like me. ...lol......that's how we grow up......the (ok) all the time...... Todd told me...honey its not up to me....its up to us....lol.. ....anyway..that's how filipina are.....we're working for that tooo...cos i used to say.....its all up to you... .i love shopping (woman's nature) and he is more on savings and investing...very particular with every dime.....hahahhahahaha.. .but i love the way he is....its for our future though..(he's tihik) ...lol....i got upset easily with small words and things he say (though he doesn't mean it) but he know's how to made me smile right away.... other than we're both fine and still working for the cultural differences we have....... jazzy	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-07-19 06:23:00
Philippines	Goodbye Letter	QUOTE (island_princess @ Aug 24 2007, 05:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> GOODBYE LETTER Dear Wife: I'm writing you this letter to tell you that I'm leaving you forever. I've been a good man to you for seven years and I have nothing to show for it. These last two weeks have been hell. Your boss called to tell me that you quit your job today and that was the last straw.* Last week, you came home and didn't even notice that I had a new haircut, had cooked your favorite meal and even wore a brand new pair of silk boxers. You ate in two minutes, and went straight to sleep after watching all of your soaps. You don't tell me you love me anymore; you don't want sex or anything that connects us as husband and wife. Either you're cheating on me or you don't love me anymore; whatever the case, I'm gone. Your EX-Husband P.S. Don't try to find me. Your SISTER and I are moving away to West Virginia together! Have a great life! Dear Ex-Husband Nothing has made my day more than receiving your letter. It's true that you and I have been married for seven years, although a good man is a far cry from what you've been. I watch my soaps so much because they drown out your constant whining and griping. Too bad that doesn't work. I DID notice when you got a hair cut last week, but the first thing that came to mind was "You look just like a girl!" Since my mother raised me not to say anything if you can't say something nice, I didn't comment . And when you cooked my favorite meal, you must have gotten me confused with MY SISTER, because I stopped eating pork seven years ago. About those new silk boxers: I turned away from you because the $49.99 price tag was still on them, and I prayed that it was a coincidence that my sister had just borrowed fifty dollars from me that morning. After all of this, I still loved you and felt that we could work it out. **So when I hit the lotto f or ten million dollars, I quit my job and bought us two tickets to Jamaica . But when I got home you were gone. Everything happens for a reason, I guess. I hope you have the fulfilling life you always wanted. My lawyer said that the letter you wrote ensures you won't get a dime from me. So take care. Signed, Your Ex-Wife, Rich As Hell and Free! P.S. I don't know if I ever told you this, but my sister Carla was born Carl. I hope that's not a problem. hahahahahahahahaha funny...!	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-08-24 16:16:00
Philippines	ONLY in the PHILIPPINES...	QUOTE (john_and_marlene @ Sep 27 2007, 09:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i miss my family and LECHON!...my favorite crispy skin!!!..hmmmmmmmmmm....	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-09-27 08:32:00
Philippines	Merry Christmas Manila Thread!	[color="#FF0000"][/colo HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND MERRY NEW YEAR TO ALL!	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-12-25 21:09:00
Philippines	TO ALL CEBUANO!	QUOTE (Sha and Scott @ Jan 19 2008, 11:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah, Pit Senyor! Cebu is really full pack with tourists and people from other provinces. You know, this year's celebration is the biggest one coz there are 30 contingents. Actually, I'm just watching it on TV coz I'm a "little" afraid to make "ki-at" outside coz I'll have my early medical next week. I don't want to be sick. We have the unusual weather again.... rain shower and sunshine. But still I enjoy the preseantation on TV and I'll watch fireworks tonight at Ayala. :-) Viva Senyor! Sinulog i-syagit ug kusog, PIT SENYOR, PIT SENYOR!!! :-) wow!...GOOD FOR YOU GUYS....I'M proud to be a CEBUANA!....I would say no one bit CEBU! I MISS all THE ACTIVITIES! MIX EMOTION.....LOL... BYE FOR NOW!.....WORK...WORK..WORK.....	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-20 09:04:00
Philippines	TO ALL CEBUANO!	SA MGA TAGA CEBU!. ....JUST WANNA SAY PIT SENYOR!. ..I MISS CEBU...SOOOOO MUCH...... .	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-19 21:09:00
Philippines	Manila Embassy Interview/Visa Status	QUOTE (Mike_Marivic @ Nov 21 2007, 09:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ate jazzy, isn't she soo cute, she looks 'tisay'. Have a very happy Thanksgiving everyone... Enjoy your holiday. thanks...marivic...yeah...she is sooo tisay.. (proud mom).. ..she looks like my mom though. i was teasing her to gave me a pretty smile so that she could be a commercial model soon...hahahahhaha...anyaway....i was waiting your call....how was life in america?....	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-11-23 07:21:00
Philippines	Manila Embassy Interview/Visa Status	QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Nov 20 2007, 02:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> wishing everyone a... happy thanksgiving to all! and happy birthday GRACEY!.....her she is.... american accent already!...we are proud of you! we love you so much! Attached Files  pic1_084.jpg   60.34KB   16 downloads	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-11-21 16:55:00
Philippines	Manila Embassy Interview/Visa Status	QUOTE (PatientlyWaiting @ Nov 7 2007, 08:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hmm, I'm sure it was a "tongue in cheek" offer, Sheriff. How is Jhen? Is she working now? Hi, Jazzy. I'm happy for you. I sure miss receiving a pay check every 15th and 30th. If I were back in the Philippines, distribution na ng 14th month bonus namin at this time of the year and then 1st week of December Christmas bonus naman and then January Presidential bonus naman. Waaaah, I miss my bonuses. I asked Doug if they get Christmas bonus here, naku hindi pala uso dito yun and so wala kayong Christmas gift lahat Thanksgiving is around the corner and I don't know how to cook turkey so Doug decided that the best thing to do is to buy ready-to-eat turkey dinner from Fred Meyer, our local grocery store. Ligtas na naman ako sa luto hehehe. Ang galing ko talaga magpalusot thanks..Cor....yeah...i was askig him the same if they get a 13th month pay...mid year bunos...clothing allowance but unfortunately wla silang ganyan.....i was expecting christmas bunos even PRO-rate lang naman hahahhahaa...only in the Philippines lang yan!...but he said there are certain companies and state workers got there bunoses but its not a normal practice here. Thanksgiving is coming its Gracey's b-day tooo she will be 7 and soo excited to have a bunch of presence ...we are so busy what to do here its a double celebration for us. Anyway....feel ko lang mag post....lol.....and mag update what happeningt to us here....me and Todd still breathing the essence of our love......going stronger day to day.... jazzy	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-11-08 07:36:00
Philippines	Manila Embassy Interview/Visa Status	QUOTE (PatientlyWaiting @ Nov 7 2007, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Maraming salamat po! We're free from the USCIS for 21 months. Yiiipppeeeeeee!!!!! Oo nga, Mae. It would be nice to work for them but I think for federal positions, especially the DHS/USCIS, one has to be a US citizen. Doug prefers for me to have a home-based job (takot nya lang maligawan ako sa ofis hihihi ) . So in the meantime, back to my home-based job, that of being a "maid" of honor! Haaaay..... back to my labada..... helllooooooooo to all the old VJ member here! hi Cor...CONGRATS !....just wanna drop a message to say heeeelloooooooo to all the people here..(nagparamdam lang naman na we're still kicking...i read vj everyday but no more time to say hi or post....lol....just an update i am working for almost 2 months now... as an inventory specialist in one of the biggest auto parts in the u.s. my job assignment is very interesting and my co-employees are very cool and nice to me ....lots of guys in my work looking for a filipina wife...lol..hahhahahaha..coz they said we are pretty!....about federal positions we're thinking of that too...but todd said for now... i need to concentrate in a private company first... maybe after 2 years... i will take civil service exam here and i could apply for a federal job too.... i got envy with him sometimes about pay check..lol..hahahhaah..coz he's working in the state job and the salary and benefits are great...soooo i think I need to continue dreaming for now....lol.. jazzy	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-11-07 18:46:00
Philippines	Manila Embassy Interview/Visa Status	As requested, adding jj1028. And to RandyandRina, walang anuman po Congrats to 2hearts1beat on visa approval! I'm wondering why people are reluctant to provide the first 3 digits (after 2007) of their Manila case number. We VJ old-timers built up our excitement by guesstimating our interview schedule based on the interview dates given to those who preceded our case number. It was a lot of fun. Legend: OK - Visa approved AR - Admin Review/Add'l Docs Required ME - Military Expedite AO - Age-Out (Derivative approaching age 21) Name..................NOA2....MNL REC'D..PACKET...INTERVIEW..MNL CASE#..STATUS..DELIVERED/#OF DAYS/PLACE DLVRD K1 LIST 01..Intelek.........04-19-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..08-02-07..2007-xxxxxx..OK 02..2hearts1beat....05-03-07..xx-xx-xx..06-25-07..08-03-07..2007-xxxxxx..OK 03..busycharlie.....05-03-07..xx-xx-xx..06-23-07..08-03-07..2007-xxxxxx..AR-Japan Police Clearance 04..Eddie&Mary......05-23-07..06-04-07..06-25-07..08-03-07..2007-xxxxxx..OK 05..rea.............05-01-07..xx-xx-xx..06-25-07..08-06-07..2007-xxxxxx..?? 06..Bernie4Bien.....05-01-07..05-18-07..06-23-07..08-06-07..2007-xxxxxx..?? 07..Anthony Julie...05-xx-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..08-07-07..2007-63xxxx..OK 08..shaggy474.......xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..08-10-07..2007-xxxxxx 09..Novelyn&Gragg...05-10-07..06-06-07..06-25-07..08-13-07..2007-xxxxxx 10..JoanBill........06-09-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..08-14-07..2007-xxxxxx 11..jj1028..........06-01-07..xx-xx-xx..07-28-07..09-11-07..2007-xxxxxx K3 LIST 01..islandprincess..05-21-07..06-04-07..06-23-07..08-03-07..2007-xxxxxx..OK IR-1/CR-1 Name.................NOA2.....CASE CMPLT..PACKET..INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#..STATUS 01..DogWood Poet....11-07-06..05-03-07..05-26-07..08-09-07..2007-xxxxxx..Interview reset 02..RandyandRina....07-02-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx [color="#FF0000"][/color I just wonder why ang listahan pa "ekse nang pa ekse" ESPECIALLY K-1 group. correct ba yong tagalog ko. ..hahahahhahaha. I used to have the long list before..... ALright....GOOD LUCK ALL....Regardssssssssss JAZZY	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-08-09 05:19:00
Philippines	Manila Embassy Interview/Visa Status	Gary (StarProg), I'm so happy for you and Fely. The 3 of us VJ old-timers (Jazzy, myself, and yourself) have made it through inspite of all the obstacles thrown our way. Love conquers all and the US Embassy!!! Yehey!!! Well, I'm just glad that you are doing wonderful and moving forward with the process as well as your new life... Your sister is a riot!!! Sheriff, you should read everything that she wrote about my flowers and my waistline . She is the devil personified Hahaha but we are a family of "she-devils" anyway so no hard feelings. Sister Cora, you are beautiful for me and the rest of your Manila Thread family ..so , no matter what tease your sister make we WANT THE PICTURES!!!!!!! Thank you sister for the vote of confidence. Sige na nga, here's the link: http://www.kodakgall...93_517518314110 Note: No password is required to access the album, just press "View Slideshow" happy viewing.... sabay tago <hides> wow....cool...nice wedding pics!...the most awaited wedding...lol.......ALL I CAN SAY....SIMPLICITY IS BEAUTY!....para kayong RICHARD AND LUCY....gracey said...hhahahhahaha....gwapo c MR!....at nako ang laki na ng anak mo......(ulitawo naman diay na dai!).....bantaye jud na.....ok regards.............. congrtas fely and gary!....finally for all journey we'd been through......here we are....stick together already! jazzy	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-07-18 05:35:00
Philippines	Manila Embassy Interview/Visa Status	Hello again everyone! Just arrived from back-to-back trips here. A few days after Vegas, we had to fly to Boulder, Colorado for business. It was not a honeymoon trip plus my son was travelling with us so no hanky-panky for us . Dusa si hotDoug ko hehe. I haven't figured out how to post my wedding photos here so please bear with me. I'll figure it out when I find the time. Busy lang talaga. I will also start updating my long-neglected list. Thanks for the update Mae. I can relate to the homesickness. I thought I was ok here, did not feel sad or homesick for maybe 2 weeks then all of a sudden, while driving along a highway here in WA, I saw what looked like South Expressway along Laguna and then I just started feeling homesick and then cried. Bigay kaagad ng tissue ang aking bf este asawa na pala. Haaay, Philippines, kahit magulo at mabaho, it's still home. Have a fun wedding day. Remember to always smile for the camera! i am a truck driver and sherwin is with me in the truck now. we have been to almost all of the continental states so far, except MN, ND, SD, NE, IA, WY, ID, WA, OR, VT, and RI. and i guess we did all the paperwork right bcz we did have to go to canada 2 times already and had no problem with immigration either time. Thank you for the update, Bernie. I see lots of those gleaming big trucks here in WA. Gee, how do you keep them so clean after those long trips? What a fun job! Criss-crossing coast-to-coast! But it must be painful for the bum-bum Which hotel that you can recommend me and how long did you get your marriage license? Did you have to make appointments or reservations first...ohhh sooo much questions, sowee. Huhuhu i think we can't make it before July 30, "sayang" hehehe. But we'll still try. There are many great but reasonable hotels to choose from in Vegas. Depends on how much you want to spend and your taste. You may want to go to www.expedia.com to check them out. Regarding the marriage license, just show up at the marriage bureau, no appointments required. You can get it in less than 30 minutes at: Marriage Bureau 201 Clark Avenue Las Vegas, Nevada 89155-1603 (702) 671-0600 Open daily 8am-12midnight including holidays Fee: $55 Bring passport or IDs For more info: http://www.co.clark....information.htm hey PRETTY WOMAN (PW) CONGRATS! just wondering where have you been...lol.....i thought you gonna pick up the date JULY (13)..hhahahahhaah.......regards..... Hi Jasmin. I've been burned by Friday the 13th twice already kaya lucky 777 naman Legend: OK - Visa approved AR - Admin Review/Add'l Docs Required ME - Military Expedite AO - Age-Out (Derivative approaching age 21) Name..................NOA2....MNL REC'D..PACKET...INTERVIEW..MNL CASE#..STATUS..DELIVERED/#OF DAYS/PLACE DLVRD K1 LIST 01..orion44.........02-22-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..06-05-07..2007-xxxxxx..OK..Jun 12/07 days/Muntinlupa 02..David-MaeForev..02-27-07..03-14-07..xx-xx-xx..06-07-07..2007-564xxx..OK..Jun 14/07 days/Laguna 03..Ano.............02-27-07..03-07-07..xx-xx-xx..06-07-07..2006-xxxxxx..OK 03..JeffK...........03-08-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..06-18-07..2007-573xxx..OK 04..Almi and Randy..03-07-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..06-19-07..2007-57xxxx..OK 06..sweethoney......03-02-07..03-21-07..05-17-07..06-20-07..2006-xxxxxx 07..elmasguapo......12-15-06..01-08-07..xx-xx-xx..07-03-07..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Jul 10/07 days/Mindanao 08..CountryBoy......03-29-07..04-23-07..xx-xx-xx..07-04-07..2007-608xxx 09..dave&evan.......03-27-07..04-25-07..xx-xx-xx..07-05-07..2007-60xxxx..OK..Jul 09/04 days/Picked up 10..trakon2002......04-05-07..xx-xx-xx..04-25-07..07-11-07..2007-613xxx 11..happyinlove.....04-14-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..07-11-07..2007-xxxxxx 12..C&M14...........05-03-07..xx-xx-xx..05-25-07..07-11-07..2007-62xxxx..OK 13..Intelek.........04-19-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..08-02-07..2007-xxxxxx 14..2hearts1beat....05-03-07..xx-xx-xx..06-25-07..08-03-07..2007-xxxxxx 15..busycharlie.....05-03-07..xx-xx-xx..06-23-07..08-03-07..2007-xxxxxx 16..rea.............05-01-07..xx-xx-xx..06-25-07..08-06-07..2007-xxxxxx 17..Bernie4Bien.....05-01-07..05-18-07..06-23-07..08-06-07..2007-xxxxxx 18..Anthony Julie...05-xx-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..08-07-07..2007-63xxxx 19..shaggy474.......xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..08-10-07..2007-xxxxxx 20..Novelyn&Gragg...05-10-07..06-06-07..06-25-07..08-13-07..2007-xxxxxx 21..JoanBill........06-09-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..08-14-07..2007-xxxxxx K3 LIST 01..AnneiyandJacky..11-28-06..xx-xx-xx..02-27-07..04-17-07..2006-685xxx..AR..Co-sponsor 02..luvbugs4ever....12-14-06..12-21-06..03-02-07..07-03-07..2006-8xxxxx..OK 03..islandprincess..05-21-07..06-04-07..06-23-07..08-03-07..2007-xxxxxx IR-1/CR-1 Name.................NOA2.....CASE CMPLT..PACKET..INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#..STATUS 01..crambajoy.......09-19-06..05-10-07..05-23-06..06-20-07..2007-xxxxxx..AR..Cenomar 02..StarProg........12-28-06..05-10-07..xx-xx-xx..06-28-07..2007-508xxx..[color="#FF0000"]OK..Jul 6/08 days/Zambales 03..islandprincess..05-21-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx 04..DogWood Poet....11-07-06..05-03-07..05-26-07..08-09-07..2007-xxxxxx..Interview reset hi Cor....yes untill now...cry..cry effect pa rin ako masarap talaga ang PINAS..yeah mabaho...magulo at maraming tsismosa pero HOMe SWEET HOME pa rin....everyone think na masarap dito sa U.S yes....that's true....pero I cant explain why PINAS still the BEST for me...lol.....kakaloka talaga...... yeah your right when we're travelling goin to virginia i remember the expressway in manila at nalungkot din ako...lol....trying myself not to cry kasi na remember ko rin goin to LAGUNA south expressway area of manila....parang na sa PINAS ako on that time...lol.....mahirap talaga to overcome the HOMESICK....any advise????....ano ang ginawa nyo para ma overcome ang HOMESICK?....I HAVE ALL the sort of fun hear, internet, unlimited phone call sa pinas...lol....a very understanding, caring, loving and supportive husband but still i'm sad...miss ko talaga ang pinas. jazzy	jazzy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-07-17 08:14:00