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PhilippinesManila 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 :devil: . 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..... :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

Hi Jasmin. I've been burned by Friday the 13th twice already kaya lucky 777 naman :yes:

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...... :crying: :crying: :crying: 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.
:crying: :blush:


jazzy
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-07-17 08:14:00
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Hi guys and gals,

Just popping in to report that we just got back from Vegas for our wedding. We got hitched on 7-07-07 (ang baduy ano?). Will post pics later. Been busy lately with more paperwork :blink: Wala ba talagang katapusan ito? :wacko:

My left arm is sore from the Td shot so bye-bye muna. I need to rest.

PW



hey PRETTY WOMAN (PW) CONGRATS! just wondering where have you been...lol.....i thought you gonna pick up the date JULY (13)..hhahahahhaah.......regards..... :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

jazzy
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-07-12 14:26:00
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hello Cor....welcome to america! finally from the long long journey...lol...right?

well speaking of sunlight kahit 9 pm na...yes..gracey doesn't want to sleep at first kasi may araw pa daw...lol..hahahahhaha..Todd explained her many times about this sunlight issue and its hard for a 6years old to understand.... lol....

Anyway..i hope ma adjust ng anak mo kaagad ang life sa america....Hopefully we can talk soon ok......just pm me your number....

GOD BLESS!


jazzy



Hello everyone! I’m happy to be back on-line. I arrived on June 12 and still trying to get settled here.

My son and I were delayed at Immigration and Customs (Portland POE). It took us 1 and a half hours to clear both! Our flight was the only international arrival when we went through Immigration and my son and I were asked to line up at a counter manned by a young officer and to cut a long story short, we were the last to clear Immigration. The young guy was very thorough, looked at each and every page of the brown envelop I handed him, scrutinized the answers, looked at the picture of my fiancé, but he only asked me a few questions like, “you are immigrating?” and I said, “yes, hopefully”. He also asked when our wedding date was. And then, he handed me back the brown envelops I gave him. So I said “no, you are supposed to keep them” and he said “really?” so I said “yes”. And he asked me to come with him to a room so he could check with his supervisors. And of course, I was right hehehe. Been here at VJ too long to know that. He finally told me I’m good to go.

Another cause of delay was one of my boxes was opened by Customs because they saw a small box with tubes and bottles (my son and I hoarded Pond’s cleansing foams and detox toner hehehe). Since we were the only passengers left, we were surrounded by 3-4 customs people. They saw that I packed with me 6 pairs of step-ins and they joked and asked me if my name happened to be Imelda. Ang kawawang fiancé ko, namuti na ang mata sa paghihintay. He was just happy to see me and my son step out of the glass doors.

Thank you to all who sent best wishes my way. I’m still adjusting. The one good thing about the adjustment period is that I am eating less. I seem to have lost my appetite for food but that is good because I can see that I’m losing inches off my waist. I really need to lose more inches if I am to fit inside my wedding dress.

I forgot that during late spring and summer, there’s still light at 9pm here in America! I miss seeing the stars at 7pm.

To those who already got here in the states and went thru the immigration officer, did they check your xray film? Mine he did not check it and i even offered to show it to him but he didn't care. So i am wondering now, because all i knew this xray film was to be used at my Port of Entry in the US. I arrived today June 13 In the US.

From past posts, it appears that only Honolulu POE requires the x-ray film. To those transitting through Hawaii, better hand-carry your x-ray with you as Immigration will ask for it.

and my friend had a different answer to her G325 from the DS-157, but we were told that we'll just have to correct everything, make it "right" in the final DS-forms for the interview... i hope itll work on you too

Agreed. Any errors must be corrected as soon as they are caught. Embassy makes room for honest mistakes but not for knowingly giving incorrect information.

Updating list. It’s good to see new additions to our list. Welcome to our list. To those who have incomplete timelines and Manila case numbers, would appreciate if you can provide those as the info really help those who are still waiting for interview dates. Thank you.

If there's an error or if I missed any update, do let me know.

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..Skeeter211......01-17-07..02-27-07..04-02-07..05-03-07..2007-52xxxx..OK..May 11/08 days/Davao
02..chadandlira.....01-25-07..xx-xx-xx..04-02-07..05-09-07..2007-536xxx..OK..May 16/07 days/Gen. Santos
03..Honeysweet......02-01-07..02-20-07..xx-xx-xx..05-10-07..2007-540xxx..OK..Jun 01/22 days/??
04..chadmides.......02-12-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..05-17-07..2007-547xxx..OK..May 24/07 days/??
05..gracy_byron.....02-08-07..02-28-07..xx-xx-xx..05-18-07..2007-xxxxxx..OK..May 23/05 days/Pick up
06..joemaria........02-12-07..02-28-07..xx-xx-xx..05-22-07..2007-55xxxx..OK..May 28/06 days/Manila
07..Jeng............02-13-07..02-28-07..03-31-07..05-22-07..2007-554xxx..OK..May 28/06 days/Manila
08..imaskin.........02-21-07..xx-xx-xx..03-30-07..05-24-07..2007-xxxxxx..OK..Jun 06/13 days/CDO
09..princess sutil..02-20-07..xx-xx-xx..04-02-07..05-24-07..2007-xxxxxx..OK..Jun 01/08 days/??

10..orion44.........02-22-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..06-05-07..2007-xxxxxx..OK..Jun 12/07 days/Muntinlupa
11..David-MaeForev..02-27-07..03-14-07..xx-xx-xx..06-07-07..2007-564xxx..OK..Jun 14/07 days/Laguna
12..JeffK...........03-08-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..06-18-07..2007-573xxx
13..Almi and Randy..03-07-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..06-19-07..2007-57xxxx

14..elmasguapo......12-15-06..01-08-07..xx-xx-xx..07-03-07..2006-xxxxxx
15..CountryBoy......03-29-07..04-23-07..xx-xx-xx..07-04-07..2007-608xxx
16..dave&evan.......04-12-07..04-25-07..xx-xx-xx..07-05-07..2007-60xxxx
17..trakon2002......04-05-07..xx-xx-xx..04-25-07..07-11-07..2007-613xxx
18..happyinlove.....04-14-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..07-11-07..2007-xxxxxx
19..C&M14...........05-03-07..xx-xx-xx..05-25-07..07-11-07..2007-62xxxx

20..2hearts1beat....05-03-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..08-03-07..2007-xxxxxx
21..busycharlie.....05-03-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..08-03-07..2007-xxxxxx
22..rea.............05-01-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..08-06-07..2007-xxxxxx
23..Bernie4Bien.....05-01-07..05-18-07..xx-xx-xx..08-06-07..2007-xxxxxx
24..Anthony Julie...05-xx-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..08-07-07..2007-63xxxx
25..shaggy474.......xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..08-10-07..2007-xxxxxx
26..Novelyn&Gragg...05-10-07..06-06-07..xx-xx-xx..08-13-07..2007-xxxxxx
27..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..CherylandMike...02-05-07..02-26-07..05-03-07..05-16-07..2007-546xxx..OK..May 23/07 days/Cebu
03..Robor007........02-06-07..02-26-07..03-30-07..05-16-07..2007-546xxx..OK..May 23/07 days/Mandaluyong
04..jeffry..........02-07-07..02-26-07..xx-xx-xx..05-16-07..2007-546xxx..OK..May 18/02 days/??

05..luvbugs4ever....12-14-06..12-21-06..03-02-07..07-03-07..2006-8xxxxx
06..islandprincess..05-21-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..08-03-07..2007-xxxxxx

IR-1/CR-1
Name.................NOA2.....CASE CMPLT..PACKET..INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#..STATUS

01..orimai..........10-16-06..03-08-07..02-19-07..05-30-07..2006-xxxxxx..
02..Gobruins........12-20-06..04-03-07..xx-xx-xx..05-23-07..2007-50xxxx..OK

03..crambajoy.......09-19-06..05-10-07..05-23-06..06-20-07..2007-xxxxxx
04..StarProg........12-28-06..05-10-07..xx-xx-xx..06-28-07..2007-508xxx

05..islandprincess..05-21-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx
06..DogWood Poet....11-07-06..05-03-07..05-26-07..08-09-07..2007-xxxxxx..Interview reset


jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-06-18 20:12:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status






hello Cor..


yeah..same here busy.. :wacko: .we just came from a short vacation in virginia.....i miss vj...lol....anyway...
have a safe trip with your son hopefully we can meet soon. be ready in your new life and best wishes for the coming wedding ok....take care always...

GOD BLESS US ALL HERE.

JAZZY



Hello....

I have not been able to check on VJ lately. Got too busy with all the despedidas (farewell parties) left and right, 2-3 a day (lunch, merienda, dinner)! I'm pigging out! I think I gained 5 pounds the past week! Have to do last minute shopping for my US relatives' "bilins" still.

My next post will be made when I get to the US. I leave Manila on June 12.

Is is acceptable to use married name when filling out embassy or medical documents? I am in the process of answering forms available online or in softcopy (using photshop elements) to lessen the waiting time during interview (hopefully). Please advise.

To avoid confusion or delay, your surname should match your I-129F, passport and Ids.

PW temporarily signing off.....

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..Skeeter211......01-17-07..02-27-07..04-02-07..05-03-07..2007-52xxxx..OK..May 11/08 days/Davao
02..chadandlira.....01-25-07..xx-xx-xx..04-02-07..05-09-07..2007-536xxx..OK..May 16/07 days/Gen. Santos
03..Honeysweet......02-01-07..02-20-07..xx-xx-xx..05-10-07..2007-540xxx..OK
04..chadmides.......02-12-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..05-17-07..2007-547xxx..OK..May 24/07 days/??
05..gracy_byron.....02-08-07..02-28-07..xx-xx-xx..05-18-07..2007-xxxxxx..OK..May 23/05 days/Pick up
06..joemaria........02-12-07..02-28-07..xx-xx-xx..05-22-07..2007-55xxxx..OK..May 28/06 days/Manila
07..Jeng............02-13-07..02-28-07..03-31-07..05-22-07..2007-554xxx..OK..May 28/06 days/Manila
08..imaskin.........02-21-07..xx-xx-xx..03-30-07..05-24-07..2007-xxxxxx..OK..Jun 06/13 days/CDO
09..princess sutil..02-20-07..xx-xx-xx..04-02-07..05-24-07..2007-xxxxxx..OK..Jun 01/08 days/??

10..orion44.........02-22-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..06-05-07..2007-xxxxxx..OK
11..David-MaeForev..02-27-07..03-14-07..xx-xx-xx..06-07-07..2007-564xxx..OK
12..JeffK...........03-08-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..06-18-07..2007-573xxx
13..Almi and Randy..03-07-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..06-19-07..2007-57xxxx

14..elmasguapo......12-15-06..01-08-07..xx-xx-xx..07-03-07..2006-xxxxxx
15..CountryBoy......03-29-07..04-23-07..xx-xx-xx..07-04-07..2007-608xxx
16..dave&evan.......04-12-07..04-25-07..xx-xx-xx..07-05-07..2007-60xxxx
17..trakon2002......04-05-07..xx-xx-xx..04-25-07..07-11-07..2007-613xxx
18..happyinlove.....04-14-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..07-11-07..2007-xxxxxx
19..C&M14...........05-03-07..xx-xx-xx..05-25-07..07-11-07..2007-62xxxx

20..rea.............05-01-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx
21..Anthony Julie...05-xx-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-63xxxx

K3 LIST
01..AnneiyandJacky..11-28-06..xx-xx-xx..02-27-07..04-17-07..2006-685xxx..AR..Co-sponsor

02..CherylandMike...02-05-07..02-26-07..05-03-07..05-16-07..2007-546xxx..OK..May 23/07 days/Cebu
03..Robor007........02-06-07..02-26-07..03-30-07..05-16-07..2007-546xxx..OK..May 23/07 days/Mandaluyong
04..jeffry..........02-07-07..02-26-07..xx-xx-xx..05-16-07..2007-546xxx..OK..May 18/02 days/??

05..luvbugs4ever....12-14-06..12-21-06..03-02-07..07-03-07..2006-8xxxxx
06..islandprincess..05-21-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx


IR-1/CR-1
Name.................NOA2.....CASE CMPLT..PACKET..INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#..STATUS

01..orimai..........10-16-06..03-08-07..02-19-07..05-30-07..2006-xxxxxx..
02..Gobruins........12-20-06..04-03-07..xx-xx-xx..05-23-07..2007-50xxxx..OK

03..crambajoy.......09-19-06..05-10-07..05-23-06..06-20-07..2007-xxxxxx
04..DogWood Poet....11-07-06..05-03-07..05-26-07..06-06-07..2007-xxxxxx
05..StarProg........12-28-06..05-10-07..xx-xx-xx..06-28-07..2007-508xxx

06..islandprincess..05-21-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx



jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-06-12 08:00:00
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JUST WANNA DROP A MESSAGE TO ALL THE VJ MOM'S HERE!!!!!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! :dance: :dance: :dance:
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-05-12 18:52:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

hey guys 'kmusta got married May 2 ! :innocent:



wow...!!!...congratss! JELLOShotGirl!..BIG BANG!....INTENSITY?.......... :blink: WELL.....i can't forget you guys cos we have the same interview date......hope to meet you in NY...lol..in the statue of liberty...... :dance: anyway...GOOD LUCK!
NOTHING TO DO HERE...!!!! I FEEL LIKE TO POST...lol :blush:

GOD BLESS YOU!


JASMIN
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-05-10 05:52:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

Hi PW, after Byron got his dissolution paper we really intend kase to get married here, so we have all those paper work but we didnt use it because we changed our plans and figured that K1 is faster than K3. Thanks for the advice I'll be taking those out on my folder now cuz it might just put me on AR. :thumbs: Thanks again

If that is the case, I suggest you bring na rin the documents you mentioned but keep it separate from your other documents. If possible, put them in a sealed brown envelop so even if you accidentally drop them, it stays sealed and nobody would see it.

I am sure the embassy has a record of Byron's request for legal capacity to marry and if embassy timing was perfect when they were doing marriage index/background check for you, the marriage license would have popped up so be prepared to answer trick questions. If legal capacity or marriage license comes up during the interview, do not deny it. They might even ask you if you still have the original capacity and license (proof that they were not used) that's why I suggest that you bring it na rin. Explain that you both figured that K1 is faster than K3 so you decided not to marry. You should be all right.


I cant thank you hard enough for all the advice PW,<Im sure all the other members feels the same way too>, would you have time for a date with me and my son? Lol Maybe we can meet when I get in Manila if you have time so I can at least make bawi :devil:

Im still wondering... DS 156 asking for applicants signature, should I sign for my son?or I'll just stamp his thumb mark? His only 3 yrs old. Any input will be appreciated :thumbs:



hi GRACY_BYROn...about DS 156 print the name of your son then you sign and put MOTHER OF A MINOR CHILD....thats all what we did in Gracey's papers.. she is 6... but in st. lukes..she let the lady print her name on the medical report cos she can write her name already...lol.

jasmin
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-05-10 05:46:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

hello....just wanna share my life here.....i miss dried fish...specially (danggit)..wow!!...(imaskin) bring some.. (for me :wacko: )....

jasmin

hi;

speaking of new life, new sorroundings, and everything

may i join this 'tuyo' (dried fish) talk, also sinigang na baboy, paksiw na bangus, balut, i eat balut yes why not, fish's eyes, etc.. spicy chicken's neck and adidas, grilled isaw (chicken or pork intestines), hmm what else? just one of exotic foods that our partner cant stand.. i guess im just making myself hungry, i really miss Filipino foods but im getting used to the way of life here and good thing im always open minded on anything, i miss eating 'sangkaterba na sobra sobra' (too much), as in anytime anywhere anything, So far I haven't seen any Filipinas around nor Filipino stores, I guess not too many Filipinos in this NY area where we live. But all in all everything is perfect and very happy. i wish i could just look for a job without having to wait for EAD, really excited to do job hunting but oh, well we have to follow the rules.

gracy_byron good luck to your upcoming interview, also chad&lira and to everybody else who are anxious to get new progress on their cases.. good luck, i know the feeling, with excitements and disappointments. its worth it all.

by the way i forgot to include, my visa was delivered in Ermita Manila, after so much headaches dealing with delbros people, and keep tracking of visa status finally they delivered it to the hotel where we were staying on Labor Day.

thanks ate cora, sheriff uling and others who wished us luck.

God Bless to All

(F) Marivic (F)


hi Marivic,

we we're in kingston NY..lapit lang tayo...hope we could meet soon....your weird!!!..kumakain ka ng mga ganyang foods.. :blink: :blush: .....lol....ka ka shocked!....but its ok...filipino ka talaga....!!...iba ang PINOY!

jasmin
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-05-07 16:43:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

cenomar doesn't need to be authenticated at the Malacañan palace, right?
and is it alright that a k1 visa holder will bring dried fish (danggit) to the US?


No problem bringing dried fish into the US. I've brought some back with me on each of my 3 trips (for my sister-in-law in Montana). The customs guys never even give it a second glance. As for the cenomar authentication, it is not necessary, but some people like to get it anyway.

All this talk about Baguio makes me want to go back there again. If anyone is interested in a delicious American meal, I recommend Sizzlin' Plate, I think its on Session Road. It was there I had the best Porterhouse Steak ever, and it only cost $4 (200P). Maybe on my next upcoming trip I'll convince Fely that we have to go visit our niece that works in Bagiuo one last time before she leave the PI.

Gary



hello....just wanna share my life here.....i miss dried fish...specially (danggit)..wow!!...(imaskin) bring some.. (for me :wacko: )..hehehhe.....and i think its alright to bring some as long as you wont declare...lol.....cos ako nga...i brought all favorite food for my hubby....(heavy)..bitbit ko pa ang iba..bigat! but i forgot to bring dried fish or (ginamos).. for me..nalimotan ko talaga sa sobrang excitement....nakaka luka.....miss ko talaga ang salty foods...pero thanks GOD...ok naman talaga ang husband ko we have lots of RICE and we bought lots of filipino foods for me and for my daughter.....kaso lang i'm bored when its day time cos miss ko pa rin ang PINAS (my husband is working and my daughter is in school monday to friday )...we're planning to have a daycare center. (exciting) happy talaga ako to death in fairness pag nasa bahay na sila we went to driving range he wants me to learn golf...bowling with kids, baseball watching at kahit ano pa basta we're happy together......all I can say to all vj members just pray lang talaga that our partner wont be change and we should continue loving them unconditionally and give them our honesty and loyalty all the time. my husband is worthy for all the waiting we have. everyday is like we're breathing the essence of all LOVE.. ...exchanging notes and words of I LOVE YOU'S , sweet hug and kisses parang PASTE always together....sana walang magbago forever sa kanya ....naka ka inlove talaga ang mga puti di ba!..they are the sweetest man i've ever known......parang we always pretty and sexy sa eyes nila...at i'm proud to say na pretty ang pinay dito....i felt like miss world...lol...ok guys GOD BLESS ALL.....

jasmin
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-05-07 08:25:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

PW, please update our timeline. We got approved on the interview last april 27, 2007. Thank you & Godbless!


Regards,

Bryan & Marie



hello Marie,

CONGRATS!

Be ready in your new life ....no crying..crying..hehehehe...i'm sure you will miss Cebu..(promise) :unsure: ...lol....

take care Dai..and just contact me if your here na...ok....

jasmin
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-04-29 17:59:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
Good morning,

Vic I had to laugh when reading this...I spent countless days cleaning, painting and cleaning some more in preparation for Jasmin and Graceys arrival. I never knew the house needed so much cleaning...after all it was all boys here till now. But now that Jasmin is here there is is just a little everyday cleaning to do...she is a bit bored during the days the kids are in school...lol...so leave some for her!!!! By the way...did you know most ovens have an "auto clean" feature on them?...I didn't...been here 7 years and never noticed it...sure would hae made cleaning the oven easier.
Have fun cleaning...wishing her a safe trip friday...:)

Jazzy

Please bless Vic as he cleans the house, the toilet, the garage, the cupboards, the oven, the dishwasher, the basement, and the yard before El arrives. :devil:
Have a happy reunion, Vic, and may God bless your union.

Hey Cora how come your name is not on your own list? I saw you was arroved, CONGRATS!!!
:innocent: Wow you know Filipino women and former single white men :whistle: Sure you know I am busy cleaning, but I did say i will leave some for her so she will not be bored while I am out working :devil:
Well I know her saying you don't need to clean everthing dear is just a setup to see if I will be a lazy husband or not HAHAHA!!!


jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-04-18 05:23:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
Good morning all,

Well its been a little over 2 weeks now since Jasmin and Gracey arrived, and all is going very well. Jasmin got her SSN in the mail last week (very quick), they arrived on march 29th and the date on the ss card is april 3...wish immigration worked as fast as the SSA..:) Gracey started school last week, the principal agreed to put her in the same Kindergarten class as my youngest son Tristan. Both kids were so excited and Gracey had no problem adjusting to the school. It really amazes me how quickly she is learning more English and communicating so well. Jasmin is adjusting well also, but now that the kids are in school she is alone in the house during the day so we are searching for a part time job for her. Its difficult to find something here for just a few hours a day while the kids are in school thats close enough to walk to...as it will be a while before we can get another car and teach her to drive here in the US.
All in all things are going very well, my family absolutely adores Jasmin and Gracey and we have spent alot of time visiting with them. Jasmin is enjoying the conveniences of things like the microwave, vaccuum cleaner and especially the washer and drier. Gracey is still amazed that you can drink the water here right from the tap. They are both getting used to the food here...of course i went out and bought alot of white rice before they arrived, but each day we try something new to learn what they like and dislike...for the most part they are enjoying the new flavors and tastes.
The only bad things so far are...me coming down with the flu for the second time in a month, so Jasmin got to see what a big baby I am when i'm sick....lol and the weather...here in New York its been unseasonably cold and we have had a little snow here and there...like riht now...here we are half way throung april and we are having a "nor-easter"...its snowing out as I write this...but it cant last forever!! Gracey actually seems to like the colder temperature...Jasmin...not so much...lol
I'm just so happy to finally have my two girls home with me...it was such a long wait!!! Our 1 year wedding anniversary is coming up next week...:)

Good luck to all!!!

Jazzy
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-04-15 06:34:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

Thanks, Jazzy. Nice to hear from you. How are you adjusting?

By the way, I forgot to post this earlier, the embassy accepted the PDF copy of my fiance's W2 and the downloaded Form 1040 (ITR).



Oh yeah COR.......adjusting is the most difficult part when you we're here in the U.S. na... but with my hubby who is very loving and concerned all the time about my crying-crying and missing missing effect he's always there to talk with...lol...that HELP us a lot be more COMFORTABLE here...(internet connection contributed more for my chika chika CHONGGA with my friends and family in PI.... KAHIT MALAYO MALAPIT NA RIN!)Yeah... its hard to be away from your family and friends and not used of this world BUT its a very fullfilling each day to be with your sweety. (WE have round 2 for getting the VISA...LOL and finally I'm very happy for us....) :dance: :dance: :dance: at salamat ikaw rin tanggal na sa round 2!..hheheheheh)

I'm sure you will be the one...crying-crying too starting from the airport!....hehehhehheheh!



miss you a lot....

jazzy
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-04-13 05:34:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

If PW is not approved today :devil: , I might be forced to fly to the Phil and run naked around the USE in protest. I can see the news headlines reading, "Black man runs naked around the USE in protest of injustice!" :blush: :P :no: :lol:


:crying: :crying: :crying: WAAAHHHHH!!! HUHUHU!!! :cry: :cry: :cry: Sheriff, you’d better get a seat on the next plane to Manila because you’re gonna run naked in front of the USE.

Just giving you a scare guys. Consul said “everything looks fine” so I guess I’m APPROVED! WOOHOOO! Thank you all for your prayers and support.

My son and I arrived at the embassy at 7:15 am for the 7:30 interview. By the time I was interviewed by the consul, it was already 2:00 pm! So many people inside. We stepped out of embassy grounds at exactly 3:00 pm, arrived home at 4:45 pm. Reporting for duty now hehe.

My Filipino pre-screener was super duper friendly. Feeling ko nag-bonding kami (charing!). We made chika-ola for 30 minutes. ~ imagine, my pre-screening took all of 30 minutes! Tagal no? Sabi ko na nga ba, the embassy missed me kaya they wanted me back hehe.

On a serious note, please bring the pink receipt that BPI issues during your interview. The bank validation of my DS-157 lacked a “checkwriter” stamp and it caused me some delay. Good thing I brought my pink receipt so they just stapled it at the back of my DS-157. Please remind BPI to stamp the “checkwriter”.

Will update more later guys. I need to wake up my hotDoug (my fiance's name is Douglas and I call him hotDoug behind his back hihi)

a very happy PW :dance:




hi Cor,

CONGRATS!

WE ARE HAPPY FOR YOU! WE WAITED THIS NEWS SINCE LAST NIGHT!...I'M EXCITED TO HEAR FROM YOU!

GOD BLESS!

JAZZY
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-04-13 04:49:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
hi Cor,

Jasmin here!....Good luck for tomorrow!..Our prayers will be with you my PRETTY FRIEND! You deserve to be happy cos your such a very kind person to all of us. I miss your company Cor, hopefully someday we can meet again. Gracey started school yesterday and she was amazed of all the new things around her! Todd was very supportive to us for the changes we have now. Anyway, I'm contented and happy with him also...Thanks God! .Ok, I know the anxiety and unexpressable feelings you have now but you can handle it...IKAW PA!....KISSES AND huge HUG FOR YOU MY FRIEND and son!. Good luck!

jazzy :thumbs:
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-04-12 05:25:00
PhilippinesAge difference between Filipinas and americans (Poll)



me- 35 pinay
him - 41

6years diff.......VERY COOL :thumbs: (L) (L) (F)
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-06-03 06:53:00
Philippineslooking for san jose california lawyer
QUOTE (Brian and Dona @ May 15 2009, 04:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jazzy @ May 14 2009, 04:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi VJ people we need your help.....my best friend in the Philippines is looking for a LAWYER it should be San Jose, California base LAWYER if possible a lawyer that going back and forth to the Philippines to handle her CHILD SUPPORT problem. I know this is hard to find but we are hoping here in VJ somebody could recommend us one of this days.

Thank you very much.

jazzy


I have used a filipina lawyer that is based in San Mateo, not far from San Jose. Her name is Evelyn Alfonso and the number is 650-340-8314. I just went there two months ago for a consultation on my case. She specializes in immigration and family issues.





Jom & Myla,

Thank you so much for the info....now got confused......before i posted here in VJ i spoke a filipino-american LAWYER here in NEW YORK he told me to find a california base lawyer regarding our problems. I told him the whole story and he is possitive that we could seek a child support as long as we could prove that he is the father.
I sent you guys a private message....hopefully if u have time Myla you can call me or if you can give me your phone number would be better.....if i am not mistaken your a LAWYER? right? we are an OLD member here in VJ...i remember one of your post that you are a lawyer in the Phillippines....u can call my cellphone anytime at work in your convinience.....again thank you so much for the info...


have a great day!

jazzy




Brian and Dona,

Greetings!

This is great!!!....I will call her.....thank you so very very much......

Have a great day!

jazzy



VJ,

SORRY...I knew I am out of topic!!!!...lol..... PROUD to say SINCE we are a member in this site for a LONG time this site is very helpful in DIFFERENT issues and most of the people here are very kind and INFORMATIVE. We met lots of FRIENDS in different state and of course we miss them!!!! Though our JOURNEY is OVER we're still BROWSING every single day!!! And very PROUD to be a VJ member.


Anyway....MORE POWER VJ people!!!!! Keep up a GOOD work guys!!!!

bye for now....

jazzy





jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2009-05-15 06:28:00
Philippineslooking for san jose california lawyer
hi VJ people we need your help.....my best friend in the Philippines is looking for a LAWYER it should be San Jose, California base LAWYER if possible a lawyer that going back and forth to the Philippines to handle her CHILD SUPPORT problem. I know this is hard to find but we are hoping here in VJ somebody could recommend us one of this days.

Thank you very much.

jazzy


jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2009-05-14 06:17:00
Philippines1st trip back to PR
hi we just came back 2 weeks ago from the philippines for a vacation, as long as she have her 10yrs green card and philippines passpport, and ticket..lol she will be fine.

jazzy
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2009-08-08 19:12:00
PhilippinesXOOM Coupon Code. New for FEB
thanks for sharing XOOM coupon code.... sometimes it workd for me sometimes it not..lol...but anyway....thanks people for sharing!!!.... :thumbs:
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2010-02-27 08:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion? About paying the Manila interview fee

Hi,

You can find here which branch is nearest to your fiancee:
http://philippines.u...v/wwwhniv3.html

Best wishes on your fiancee's interview!
Gen



hi,

I went to BPI sto. nino branch in cebu, to pay for the bill its $100 for me and $100dollar for my daugther.. We just print online the DS forms we need. I keep the pink reciept and present that to the u.s embassy. I think it would help. Is she from cebu? Coz i'm from cebu too.

jazzy


Starprog,

I think your right..what I'm talking about the fee in BPI is that during our K-1 journey not with CR-1..lol...I got mistake when I checked lately that they we're in CR-1 visa.
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2006-12-18 22:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion? About paying the Manila interview fee

Hi,

You can find here which branch is nearest to your fiancee:
http://philippines.u...v/wwwhniv3.html

Best wishes on your fiancee's interview!
Gen



hi,

I went to BPI sto. nino branch in cebu, to pay for the bill its $100 for me and $100dollar for my daugther.. We just print online the DS forms we need. I keep the pink reciept and present that to the u.s embassy. I think it would help. Is she from cebu? Coz i'm from cebu too.

jazzy
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2006-12-18 19:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTB test in Lapu Lapu... Where?

Thanks Patiently Waiting.



Hi Mike,


Tell her try Chong Hua Hospital, I have a very closed friend who is a Doctor in that hospital. High Precision Clinic also near fuente osmena. Or Cebu Doctors Hospital my cousin is working there we can help her if she wants.


jasmin
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-01-03 05:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFiancee's child birth certificate
Hi,

The childs BC is not needed unless the child is accompanying the parent to the US. Can't hurt to have it, but its not needed.

Jazzy

My fiancee has a son of which she has not seen in over 8 years and does not know his whereabouts and thus can't locate his birth certificate (LONG STORY). When she goes on her interview, is she required to bring her child's birth certificate or only if the child is to accompany her to the United States?


jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-02-26 08:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFINALLY OUT FROM A.R
hello GUYS!

TODD FOUND OUT IN DELBROS SITE, THAT GRACEY'S VISA WAS RELEASED SAME TIME AS MINE...SO NO MORE WORRIES! WE'RE THE HAPPIEST COUPLE NOW....HEHHEHEHEHEHE! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE PRAYERS!!!

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE HERE! IN HIS TIME YOU WILL BE REUNITED HAVE FAITH AND IN GOD NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH HIM!


MARIE YOU GO TO STO NINO CHURCH OK. THAT'S MY WISH DURING SINULOG FEISTA WHEN I ATTENDED THE 9 DAYS NOVENA AND ITS BEEN MY 3 TIMES NOW THAT MY WISH WAS GRANTED! HOW GOOD HE IS! :dance:

TODD AND JASMIN
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-03-07 20:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFINALLY OUT FROM A.R
HELLO EVERYONE!

MY GOD!...I CALLED MY HUSBAND TODAY BUT STILL SLEEPING...LOL..NO ONE ANSWER THE PHONE AND HIS CELLPHONE!.....I CAN'T WAIT TO TELL HIM THAT I GOT A TEXT FROM DELBROS TODAY 4PM THAT MY VISA WILL BE DELIVER TOMORROW OR NEXT DAY...LOL....MY GOD!....I ATTENDED SEVERAL NOVENAS AND WENT TO CHURCH EVERYDAY AND FINALLY I GOT THE ANSWER!...I FEEL LIKE TO CRY AND I'M SO NERVOUS NOW AND LOST MY APTETITE OF EATING THE LECHON KAWALI, (YUMMY!) THOUGH I'M SO HUNGRY...LOL...BUT I WONDER WHY ONLY MY CASE NUMBER HOW ABOUT MY DAUGTHER'S CASE?...TODD SHOULD CALL TOMORROW MORNING TO VERIFY GRACEY'S VISA!...I CAN'T BELIEVED THAT I WAS RIGHT IN GUESSING THAT THEY MIGHT RELEASE THE VISA MARCH 7 OR 8 COS THAT'S WHAT I'M ALWAYS TELLING MY HUSBAND...LOL...COS I REALLY FEEL IT!....THANK YOU LORD! AMENNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!



JASMIN
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-03-07 04:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
Hi,

The answer is "NO" if this is the first petition filed for the benificiary. This is true for K-1, K-3 and CR-1. The current filing does NOT count. If you had a previous K-1 filing then the answer is "yes". However it does NOT matter what type of visa is being applied for.

Jazzy

Hi,

The answer is "NO". They are asking if anyone has previously filed a petition for you...other than the current petition.

Jazzy

i have question on DS 156 number 36. Has Anyone Ever Filed an Immigrant Visa Petition on Your Behalf?
I am the beneficiary ...should i say Yes to that question?
thank you very much.

I asked the same question and was told that the answer to question 36 should be 'yes' because of the current petition in progress.

I am back to little confusion now :(
If Someone has filed that visa petition on my behalf...that's my fiance/petitioner right? so i'll put it yes then. i hope i still get more enlightenment. thank you Robor

[url=http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=59019]
Seems if you're a K-1 the answer is :no: and if you're a K-3 or CR-1/IR-1 it is :yes:
So in our case it's a Yes but in imaskin's case it's a No. :)


jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-04-03 08:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
Hi,

The answer is "NO". They are asking if anyone has previously filed a petition for you...other than the current petition.

Jazzy

i have question on DS 156 number 36. Has Anyone Ever Filed an Immigrant Visa Petition on Your Behalf?
I am the beneficiary ...should i say Yes to that question?
thank you very much.

I asked the same question and was told that the answer to question 36 should be 'yes' because of the current petition in progress.

I am back to little confusion now :(
If Someone has filed that visa petition on my behalf...that's my fiance/petitioner right? so i'll put it yes then. i hope i still get more enlightenment. thank you Robor


jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-04-02 06:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
Hi all,

Well...Jasmin and Gracey arrived at 4:15pm in Newark (poe) yesterday. The flight was good and immigration was a breeze, Jasmin said it was about ten minutes. My 13 year old and 6 year old sons were with me at the airport to greet them. It was a wonderful home coming, everyone so excited!!! My youngest (tristan) and Gracey are the same age. Gracey was quiet for the longest time...not sure of all the new things and this strange little boy who kept talking to her, offering her foods and conversation (my son is a real talker)...but after about an hour the two of them were laughing and tickling and playing like they were long lost siblings...it was wonderful to watch...they played all night long. Gracey saw her new room when we arrived home...I had renovated a room in the house and painted the trim pink, pink carpet and ceiling fan, new toys, bike ect.....she was in awe...it was so special to see her expressions and the hugs and kisses of appreciation and love were well worth the time and effort spent on the renovation.
We are now less than 24 hours into our new life and it feels like it always was....such a long wait...but worth it.
To everyone out there who is experience trouble, set backs, frustration with the process, or just impatience....I can only say to you to hang in there...there is always a light at the end of the tunnel, however dim it may seem at the time, its always there...and eventually...with perseverence, patience and effort...the light will brighten and you WILL emerge from the dark visa tunnel...:)...we went from a denied K-1 to approved cr-1 it just takes time and love...:)

Jazzy
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-03-30 07:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
Hi everyone,

Well Jasmin and Gracey left Cebu yesterday and arrived in Japan safely...they are now on continental flight to Newark..I checked the site and the plane is expected early...4pm today....the journey is almost over...I can't wait, we are all very excited. This has been a 2 year journey for us, I can't believe its at an end...we spoke for the last time on the computer yesterday...its gonna be kind of wierd not waking up every morning and talking via computer and cam...lol...but I think some how we won't miss it...:) My boys and I will be leaving for the airport (2 hour ride) around 1pm...the wait is driving me crazy!!

Good luck to all, we'll update soon

Jazzy
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-03-29 06:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

WE ARE OUT OF AR AND MY WIFE'S VISA HAS BEEN DELIVERED!!! :dance:

Delbros didn't even text us. March 21 was when the visa was issued and today March 23 at 2:20PM Delbros delivered the package. thanks for all the support and prayers.

i can go home with my wife and we can finally have a normal life together as husband and wife. oh happy day!




w1n78,

Thanks God!!!....We are happy for you!

to all who GOT ARROVED......good luck!



GOD BLESS US ALL....


JAZZY
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-03-23 04:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

I asked my baby if there was anything in her packet about a CFO seminar and she said "no". Does she have to go? I want to make sure she gets it done if she has too. She is doing a K-1.


I answered my own question. I see that she does.

Can she register and attend the CFO Seminar the same day?




CFO seminar is a whole day ordeal she needs to be early so that she can get the certificate on the same day.



jazzy
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-03-23 04:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

Greetings all,
Aside from travel tax and terminal fee,is there any fee that I have to pay for a K-1 visa like me and my son ?just wanna make it sure and prepared..hehe ..am I excited or what?
Thanks,
Luz



hi Luz,

I think you need to pay for the security fee 200pesos each.

hi Cor, welcome back!!! ...been so busy lately...we're flying on march 29 cos Gracey wants to wait her graduation on 28..lol...


jasmin
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-03-23 04:25:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

CR-1 VISA RECEIVED MARCH 19 at Taguig!!! (metro Manila region). POE will be Detroit Michigan USA on April 5.

dims1,

Any news from Lorna yet? Praying for equally speedy visa approval and delivery.

Mike



CONGRATS MICHAEL AND MILAHJEAN!

GOOD LUCK!

JAZZY
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-03-19 02:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

NO VISA 221g.....

Well Lorna was refused a visa. They said she needs a co-sponsor. Even though my property assets were way over the minmum allowed for property assets.

My craft business has been really bad the last couple of years so my income is way below minimum. Thats why I used property assets.

And the CO was talking to her about how would I support us and how could she even afford the plane ticket.

Thing is a co-sponsor has nothing to do with my income and how I will support us. That is just to take care of public charge stuff.... which my property assets could have done.

Bummer is I have no one to be a co-sponsor. I don't know what to do now.

My spirit is really hurting. All that time, work and effort....and stress. Now this. Wow.
Mike



hello Mike,

Sorry, I just open VJ we're so busy lately and was not able to response your PM. Well, there is a reason for everything
and don't lost hope. Be strong!


Todd and Jasmin
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-03-19 02:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

Jazzy for the receipt of visa. Where was it delivered?


Hi,

Jasmin received the visas in Cebu City.....I can't believe its almost over!!!! After all we have been through...K-1 process only to be denied at interview for improper annulment...then getting her annulment done (quickly) then married in april then cr-1/k-3 process (by the way the k-3 never got approved)...then interview again...then AR.....WOW...what a ride!!!!! But it was all worth it in the end...Love endures!!!!! Now its just a short wait till she flys here on the 29th...:) I was so happy when she showed me the visas this morning...still in shock!!!
Jasmin will be flying in to Newark...does anyone know anything about this POE?

Jazzy
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-03-09 18:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
HELLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GUYS! :dance: :dance: :dance: !


I'M SO HAPPY NOW I GOT OUR VISA TODAY 2:40PM. THANK YOU LORD! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:


AND GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!



JAZZY
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-03-09 01:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
HELLO GUYS!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE PRAYERS AND SUPPORT DURING OUR "LIMBO" TIMES. WE FINALLY DECIDED TO HAVE OUR SCHEDULE OF FLYING TO NY AFTER THE GRADUATION OF MY LITTLE GIRL END OF MARCH.

TO ALL WHO HAVE WAITED THERE INTERVIEW, I KNOW ITS BEEN A VERY STRESSFUL WAITING PERIOD BUT NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT WHEN YOU GET AT THE EMBASSY COS YOU WILL BE FINE AS LONG AS PAPER WORKS WE'RE COMPLETE AND ITS JUST A 3 TO 5 MINUTES ORDEAL.

TO THOSE WHO WE'RE STILL ON A.R WE PRAY FOR YOU TOO GUYS! I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO WAIT...WAIT AND WAIT LIKE 'LIMBO'


AGAIN THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOO VERY MUCH FOR ALL THE SUPPORT AND PRAYERS!! :dance:

TODD AND JASMIN
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-03-07 20:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
Hi all,

Well the visas were finally released from the embassy!!!!!!!!! Delbros texted Jasmin 4pm on the 7th...she should have the visas in hand on friday (shes in Cebu). Its finally almost over...we are now trying to find flights for a decent price...its hard now because of peak season and holy week coming up. We are SOOOOOOO excited!!!!

Sky....loraine doesnt always answer...sometimes its "Sandy"...try to be patient (haha)...i called the embassy monday...they said no update still with consular...then on wed...the visa is released already!!

Sillygirl...please update to reflect we are off of AR!!!!!!....visa released march 7th...we'll let you know when visas are in hand.

Jazzy
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-03-07 17:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
Hi all,

Just venting a bit of frustration....I called the embassy yesterday and still no update...they just say its still waiting on consular review. Our first wedding aniversary is next month and I would love to have my bride here by then. They are delaying just enough that by the time the visas are issued airfare will be sky high due to peak seaon and holy week. We are just hoping this week the visas will be be released for processing.

Dean...that state dept. number is in washington d.c......1-202-663-1225

Stephen...congrats on the birth of your daughter...:)

W1n....don't waste money on that number....call the embassy at +6325286300 ext.5184 (Loraine or Sandy)...they can give you better info and assist you.

Jazzy
jazzyNot TellingPhilippines2007-03-05 18:37:00