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ThailandUS Embassy Thailand - Forgot something to include in packet 3

What would I do if I have missed to include my fiancee's income tax return and w-2 when I mailed in the returned packet 3? Should I send the income tax return and inform them the embassy about it? or, since I feel like I am going to be interviewed next month, I will just bring it with me on the actual interview date. I would appreciate to hear from Thailand applicants.


Hi there. I don't know if this is too late response but when I had mine before and that's in thailand, if you missed something, just bring them during the interview, I guess. When I had my interview, they ask for more documents which I had them. (not 100% sure but that what happens to me. I met some people there too and when they had their interview, some doesn't even have their medicals and was just given a form you need to accomplish.

Hope everything goes well with you.
Ann25FemalePhilippines2012-01-30 15:31:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)k1-----221g---- share experience

sumbit 221g papers Jan,19,2012 Still Waiting For Reply k1 221g.



****K1 visa new delhi****
April 15,2011 ________ Sent I-129F at USCIS.
April 30,2011 ________ Received NOA 1.
August 12,2011 ________ NOA2(Approved) .
October 8,2011 ________ Received packet 3 .
October 9,2011 ________ Sent Packet-3 E-mailed to Embassy.
December 10,2011 ________ Received Packet 4 .
January 12,2012 ________ Interview my bad luck i got(221g)letter :(..
January 19,2012 ________ Submitted 221g additional Proof of Relationship with my passport.
January 30,2012 ________ Waiting for reply from embassy .



my(221g)letter says this
1 Notarized explanation from you and your petitioner of how and when you first met and why you decided to get engaged.
2 List of all engagement ceremony guests,their relationship to you,their addresses and their phone numbers.
3 Itemized emails and/or postmarked letters or cards between you and your fiancee.
4 Photos of you and the petitioner before,during,and after your engagement.
5 Notarized statement signed by the applicant's parents discussing their views of the engagement.
6 Notarized copy of your fiancee's passport.
7 Voter's ID card and Voter's list for the past 5 years of the beneficiary...
Thats it.................................



__________________MY QUS HERE PLS ANS IF ANYONE KNOW________________

(1)------( my Qus is How long they will take to decide about my case?)------
(2)------(Any chance to get a visa in this case?)------
Thank you

any one know about this then pls help me...


Hi there, I'm just gonna share my experience but I can't guarantee it 100%. When we processed for 221g, I got this form like 3 or 4 times. Ours was to provide a fathers consent from my child's father and her US passport. I can't provide it and we had to go through court hearing which took us like more than a year. Before the 1 year period they gave us to submit, I went back to the US embassy telling them I need more time so they gave me another year. Then, my fiance and I decided to just let me go and have my daughter follow-to-join, so I went back to the embassy and ask them what I need if I go first and they gave me this form again. I need new medical, etc. Then we changed our mind that will just wait for my daughter's new birth certificate and passport. So we waited and after, we went back to the embassy. But then, they gave us a form again to provide new tax, new evidences, medical etc. So I tried to have them and returned to the embassy again. I went there wednesday but since that monday was close, too many people ahead of us so she just took our passport and all documents.
Wednesday we went there, then on monday, they called me and told me that I can pick up our passport.

So just try to gather what they need. I almost lose hope with ours but we did what we can. It's not what they wanted coz I just gave them a corrected birth certificate of my daughter that the father doesn't exist.

God Bless.
Ann25FemalePhilippines2012-01-31 14:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionChild documents

You can order CENOMAR online and they/NSO will mail it to you. Get moving as it takes awhile.

https://www.ecensus....re/frmIndex.asp



Oh, thank you very much... Yes, trying to gather things before any packet would be here so would be faster for us..
Ann25FemalePhilippines2010-01-24 23:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionChild documents

Use the links in my signature, print the relevant sections of Philippine Family Code and order your CENOMAR now. Since you never married the father you have sole custody under Philippine Law.

If you were interviewing at Manila the CO would know this already, since you are in Thailand I would suggest bringing the Law and CENOMAR with for the interview so you can demonstrate your sole custody. Also if you have a Solo Parent ID that would help.



Do you think i still need to have it notarized or i can just download it and bring it to the embassy? and whats with the Solo Parent ID? where do you think i can get that?
Ann25FemalePhilippines2010-01-24 22:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionChild documents

Where is your daughter now? Is the father on the BC? Were you married to him?



My daughters here with me now in Thailand as I am currently working here.. and yes the father is on the BC but we were not married..
Ann25FemalePhilippines2010-01-24 19:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionChild documents

Just read through the packet instructions for that embassy -

You will either need to show proof of custody for the child, or written consent from the other parent that allows the child to emigrate to the US with you.


Source

(page 5)



THank you so much for this info.. helps us alot.. makes us more time to find this out since i dont know where to contact her father..
Ann25FemalePhilippines2010-01-24 12:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionChild documents

You might need to - most US embassies require it. (espeecially if the father is on the child's birth certificate)

You will need to contact the embassy you are going through to see what they require.



oh my goodness! but thanks though for the info.. do you think i can ask the embassy ahead of time even i dont receive any packet from them?
Ann25FemalePhilippines2010-01-24 11:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionChild documents

The country and your timeline may make a difference!



I am from Philippines but im currently in thailand now and we use bangkok thailand for my consulate..
Ann25FemalePhilippines2010-01-24 10:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionChild documents
We applied for K1 visa and been approved already so we are waiting for the next steps..

I have been thinking lately about my daughters documents she might need. I am a single mom with a 4 year old and single. But unfortunately, his father acknowledge her and my daughter is using his family name right now. We broke up and out of contact anymore..

DO i still need a fathers consent for her to travel with me to US? Please need some ideas from people who have the same situation or those who might have any idea.

Thank you so much
Ann25FemalePhilippines2010-01-24 10:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionApplication Fee

Hi Ann.

Now I know why your English is so good. You are Pinay. My fiancee is Thai and we are working very hard on her English. I have been sending her to English school but she can only go on the weekends.

The exchange rate for dollars to baht and baht to dollars depends on the direction you change money. When we send US dollars to our loved ones in Thailand, yes, the rate is lower for number of baht per dollar (like 31) so the Bank or Western Union can keep some money. When I am in Thailand, like next week, I should be able to change money at the rate of about 32.5 baht for each dollar.

If you are selling baht to get dollars to spend in the US or to pay for a US debt like a Visa application fee, it could be higher so the exchanger or the Post Office can also make money. They might say 33 or 33.5 baht to the dollar.

Have your boyfriend/fiance send you more money. (just joking). :yes:



Yes, I am Pinay. Oh, I think would be easier for her if she always speak in english. Been teaching with different levels here in Thailand, but if they dont apply english in their homes or anywhere, would take them that long.

Oh, just trying to find out really. Not easy for him coz he has to pay for two. Plus medical expenses and specially we still have to go to Philippines and him coming over. You know now, economic isn't good.

Well, I'm sending tomorrow or the next day all the documents back to NVC and hopefully get the appointment letter. Almost 1 year now since he came here. Too hard for him to come visit me because of his work and business and his Kids. Really misses him mak mak...

Good Luck..
Ann25FemalePhilippines2010-03-09 11:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionApplication Fee

The Bangkok Embassy web-site says to pay the equivalent in Thai baht for $US 131.00. The exchange is currently about 33 Thai baht per US dollar. I check everyday because I am leaving for Thailand on March 10 to visit my fiancee. So 33 * 131.00 = 4,323 Thai baht per person (per applicant). So you need to pay for two people. About 8,646 Thai baht for two people.

On the right side of this web page is Bangkok Bank's listing for Official Exchange rate. Right now they say 32.97 baht for 1 US dollar.

http://www.bangkokba...Pages/main.aspx

Good luck.

I want to hear about your interview at the Embassy. I think your English is better than my fiancee's English, so I am worried.



Thank you so much. I'm from Philippines but just working here as a teacher. Wow, my boyfriend sent me money yesterday and the rate was like 31 something..

How far are you now with your visa? Do you have your interview appointment already?
Ann25FemalePhilippines2010-03-05 06:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionApplication Fee

1) In general the Visa fee is currently $US 131 with talk of it going to $US 350 soon. No one knows exactly when.

2) If your daughter is also applying for the derivative K-2 visa, then yes, you must also pay the fee for her.

It is consulate specific in that the particular consulate you use will tell you the amount to pay in local currency and what to do to pay the fee. For the embassy my fiancee will interview at, you pay the fee at the Post Office in Thailand. Then you mail the payment receipt to the Embassy. In some Embassies you pay the fee at the Embassy, etc... It varies.

Check the HCMC Consulate web site.



Thank you so much. Yes, we have to pay at the Post Office too in Thailand. Oh, we are the same. Do you know, where I can find the rate for the exchange?

Thank you
Ann25FemalePhilippines2010-03-03 19:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionApplication Fee
Hello. I'm back again to process my papers.

Does anyone knows where I could find the exchange for the application fee..

And do we have to pay as well for my daughter? or is it just only me?

Thank you!
Ann25FemalePhilippines2010-03-02 18:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical Inquiry
Few questions about Medical.. how many hours not to eat before taking medical and water?

Please let me know.
Ann25FemalePhilippines2010-03-17 08:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHELP NOW PLEASE

You can do the medical today if you want. Go to one of the two hospitals & they will walk you thru the process. You will be given the results the same day within a few hours of the testing. You dont need the instructions; they are very familier with what needs to be done. If you have questions about the medical testing call the hospital.
If you cant be at the interview on the date they gave you try to call & email them to obtain a date that works for you. You dont have to have the medical done prior to the interview. You could do it & return the documents to the embassy, after which they will issue the actual visa. It takes about 3 days to put the visa in your passport after your interview.


Thank you so much. Last night, decided to take the bus from Uttaradit to Bangkok about 7 hours. Got in Bumrungrad Hospital about 6 am and start to do the medical about 8. Wow, that was quick. Thought would take like 2 days or what. waiting for the result so I guess could go for my interview tomorrow.

I always expect the interview would be like 2 to 3 weeks but never expect for 2 days. Im really shocked of and course stress too. But anyways, have to do it step by step. Thank you so much...
Ann25FemalePhilippines2010-03-17 23:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHELP NOW PLEASE
I sent our papers on monday, 15 march, and today got an appointment letter for interivew on 19 march. I havent done my medical yet coz have to wait for the instructions and didnt expect this early. Could please someone help me if possible i could like change my appointment letter? what do we have to do? I cant fly right now
Ann25FemalePhilippines2010-03-17 06:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPossible to transfer consulates of K1 visa?
Hello, maybe this would be a good place to post and ask about my situations.

I had my interview here in Thailand embassy yesterday for K1 visa to the US but I am from Philippines. They are giving me such a hard time that I one man told me maybe I could transfer to Manila embassy.

DO you think thats possible? Do you think we have to go from the start again?

Please help me
Ann25FemalePhilippines2010-03-19 21:38:00
PhilippinesPolice Records
I guess my problem concerning my childs documents is being solved.. now I have few more questions about myself..

I am filipina but currently working in thailand and our consulate would be here in Bangkok.. just wondering as I would need police records.. do i need to go home to Philippines to get police records?

thank you so much
Ann25FemalePhilippines2010-01-24 22:03:00
PhilippinesBlended Family (step-parents/stepchildren)

I has been my experience that Filipino parents are often times more permissive than American parents, that was a big adjustment for both of us.

Regarding the age, Anna is just 7 years older than CJ (my oldest daughter) and 15 younger than I am. I was worried that it would be difficult for CJ especially but she seemed to adjust okay.

You and you husband must both find a comfortable medium (between the two of you) for how to handle the kids and both must treat all kids the same. If you two can't be on the same page then things won't smooth out with the kids. They need to see that you and him stand together when dealing with them.

This topic might be better served moved to the PH sub-forum as I think there are a lot of cultural issues at play in this situation.

OP if you want it moved just send me a PM and I'll move it.


THank you. Yes, its OK if you move it. Most of the time, I'm the one who's with them. So, all things happened when I'm with them which really stresses me out. Sometimes I feel like its not working out with the kids. I mean for both of us, we are good but between with kids, its impossible.
Ann25FemalePhilippines2012-01-25 21:47:00
PhilippinesBlended Family (step-parents/stepchildren)

The younger 2 are old enough to know better then to say that to a 6yr old, but they are also testing you and their father. I would remind them that you are all a family and families don't say things to hurt their little sister. Talk to your husband about how you feel he may not realize all that is going on. Men can sometimes be a little slow catching on to things. Figure out how you want to handle things and talk to your husband. But also don't allow things to get out of hand, treat all kids the same. It will take sometime, and I hope it works out soon for your family.


Thank you. I do hope it works out. Honestly, I do feel discourage sometimes. I don't know when everything would last but still hoping and praying.
Ann25FemalePhilippines2012-01-25 20:29:00
PhilippinesBlended Family (step-parents/stepchildren)

We are a blended family also. I have a boy and girl and she has a daughter.

For me there was never an issue of mine or hers. Her daughter is as much my daughter as if she was of my blood. And I guess the feeling is mutual for on my birthday, Lera told me that she did not see me as her step-father but as her father.

My daughters behave as sisters for good and bad. As for my son, he saw it as an invasion and moved out soon after they arrived.

The only advice I can give is talk to your husband. If he is willing to be your daughter's father, he should step up and make sure that the children are treated equally and if the problem is between the children, he should talk to all of them as spell out the rules.


Thank you. I did tell my husband already about that. I told him how I felt. He even had a talk with his 2 kids to be more understanding with my daughter because she is just only 6. She can't act like a 10 or 14 like they do. Maybe in time, hopefully things will be better.
Ann25FemalePhilippines2012-01-25 20:26:00
PhilippinesBlended Family (step-parents/stepchildren)

We are a "blended" family, my 2 daughters (ages 19 & 16, oldest moved out last year) and her 2 sons (ages 4 & 7).

Initially she thought I was being too tough on "her" sons because I've always been stricter than her and she wasn't around when mine we young so she didn't see that they had expectations and rules also.

In the end we've both bent a little, it's called compromise.

If one of "his" children is intentionally making "your" daughter feel out of place that should be addressed but depending on the age of the kid it might not be malicious as much as just trying to make sure she doesn't lose her place in Daddy's heart and life. Kids can be very territorial!

FWIW, you both need to lose the concept of "Your Kid(s)" and "My Kid(s)". The boys are not mine biologically but I don't love them any less than my daughters. In fact I'll be filing for step-parent adoption for them before the end of the year.

Also, how much younger are you than your husband, that can be a point of contention for the kids.


Thank you. I do feel that way too that sometimes he is stricter to my daughter. I mean, when she does something, my husband would not really yell but kinda like that to let her do what I ask or he ask but when it comes to his younger daughter, he could say, I love you to death but ..... But honestly, I'm not trying to defend my daughter. When she does something I don't like, I tell her, scold her.

I do understand that maybe they are thinking that they would lose their daddy. I had that thought that their moms having another family and their dad now so maybe they think they don't have any which is not really true. They knew how much their father loves them.

My husband is older than me for 23 years. Thank you again. It is really great to hear from you side which helps alot.
Ann25FemalePhilippines2012-01-25 20:13:00
PhilippinesBlended Family (step-parents/stepchildren)

I think I understand what you are saying. What are the ages of your step kids? How long have you been here?

As for feeling like 2 families no it should not feel that way, but if you just arrived it will take a bit of time for all involved to start blending together.

My husband is a step father to my 4 older kids, and we have a daughter together so I feel like I can somewhat relate to you.


Thanks for the reply.

They are 24, 20, 14 and 10. Have been here for almost 3 months now. Then I guess when time pass by, it may change? The 3 older ones hardly talk to me specially the boy, 14. He ask his younger sister to tell me if he needs something. He bangs things around which I just ignore. Most of the night, before I go to bed, it makes me cry thinking or maybe I am just way too emotional. Thank you again.
Ann25FemalePhilippines2012-01-25 17:31:00
PhilippinesBlended Family (step-parents/stepchildren)
Hi everyone.
I think I come to a right place to hear some ideas. I'm sure most people in this sites has the same with mine.

I am married and have one daughter. I married a man with 4 children, 2 are grown up who doesn't live here and the other 2 are both staying here with us. They actually are adopted ones from asia, Korea and Vietnam. Before I met my husband, he knew everything about my daughter, spoiled, cry baby etc. One reason I chose him because I was proud how he loves his 2 adopted kids and thought in that way, he accepts my daughter and would love her like his real daughter. And since the kids are make up, they would accept my daughter like their sister and not like a different person (hope you understand what I meant). When we got here in US, things where different. I guess I wasn't that wise enough to think of the negative side. We are like living on a house with 2 different families. He and his kids and me and my daughter. I tried to fit-in and I realized it wasn't fair for my daughter. She's still 6 and she sometimes acts strange and because I wanted us to fit in, I always tell my daughter, not to do this, not to do that but then when I realized I was wrong, I just let her do what she wants and just tell her no when she does things not right. Anyways, I do want to hear some ideas or advice you can share as to what I can expect.

1. For step-father: Do you see your wife's children like your child too? Anything you can share?
2. Is it really normal that having a blended family means your not one family?
3. For mother: Is it really normal to get hurt when you feel like your daughter is like 2nd in the family. You know what I mean? Its kinda hard for me to express. But, his kids are first and so with me because I am the wife so it looks like my daughter is just 2nd. I always get hurt when my daughter ask my husband if this is her home too because his youngest daughter makes her feel like not her home, not her dogs, everything in the house like not hers.

It does really hurt me because all I just wanted is for us to be a family. Or maybe I am just way too over? I don't know.

I'll be very glad to hear from anyone in here. Thank you very much and God bless.
Ann25FemalePhilippines2012-01-25 16:47:00
PhilippinesK2 join and follow Philippines

Hello

I have a question for anybody the petitioned a fiance with children to do a join and follow at a later time especially any filipinos fiances. I have to make a big decision on whether to agree with my fiance to come first or have the kids come at the sametime with her. The children's name were on the approved I-129 petition. In about 3 weeks, we are going to start the medical exam and interview process. The reasons for the delays is that one child is still being treated for TB and needs 1 to 2 months more treatment. I am still concern that the boys could fail the TB test and we don't want to cause anymore delays or increase costs. If my fiance comes alone with the kids, I know we have a year to bring the children on a K2 visa after her's is issued.
I have concerns! What is the likely hood of fiance getting an Advance Parole to be able to travel back to the filipinos to bring the kids while her Adjustment of Status is being reviewed? I also know that Filipino children need travel to get a passport which they have already. If we decided to do the join and follow, can I be considered a legal guardian to bring the boys to the USA? I am asking because of my job will allow me easier a chance travel because of my job. Right now, I am looking for anybody that has gone through this experience especially Filipino couples. If I do the math, I can't see how a child can do a join in follow under the situation of waiting for an approval of an AP. AP's are only issued on emergency basis. Can getting you kid before a petition expires be considered an emergency by USCIS. Well thanks for listen and please help me and my fiance on this big decision.

Take Care

Michael


I don't if this help. I'm a filipino but ours was processed in Thailand. My daughter was positive in TB test. The embassy approved her visa with medical B. When we got here in US, at the port of entry, they took us to an office where we were instructed on what to do to her. So we called the Health Department and she was given 9 months treatment....

We had problems with her visa too that took us long to be here like more than a year and my husband and I thought of having my daughter follow to join but because of time and money, we thought of just waiting for her papers to be done...

For AP, its not for emergency only I guess (I'm not sure). But when we applied for AOS, I applied for AP just incase we will travel outside. So by the time she gets here in US, you can get married right away and applied for AOS and AP. usually AP takes 3 months.. I hope it helps.
Ann25FemalePhilippines2012-03-09 22:28:00
PhilippinesMixed family or blended family advice
Thank you so much for taking time. About the his and mine, I used that one for the everybody to understand easily since I don't want to mention their names. The thing is, we got here last year and all our visa are still in process.. I still don't have SSN and drivers license. So, after school we are stuck in the room and week-ends too. My husband works on saturday and sometimes sundays. I know they are bored or something but there's nothing I can do. I even feel depress just staying home. I have a different life in Philippines and Thailand. I'm more of an outgoing person and not just a stay home one. And staying the whole time at the house drives me crazy how much more hearing them fighting after minutes or hours. It's not an easy road for me too. But this is what I chose to live and no regrets, just little sacrifice. And so with my daughter. She used to play with kids after school (we live in a private school campus) go somewhere with no problems. In here, they don't have friends. Even his daughter have friends but can't play with them. Both of us are having this adjustments too, not only them. They were able to make it with their moms step-daughter. What I thought why they are acting this way because they used to have 50/50 but their mom has alcohol problem and psychology. So now, their dad has the full supervision not unless their moms husband or their oldest sister will be with them. The court just ask her to see a psychologist (did I spell it right) and have an alcohol test just so she can see her kids again but she never did it. Their dad just wanted their safety because their mom did many things already that isn't safe for them. Sometimes, on Saturday, my daughter and I could go to church by bus but when his daughter is here we can't coz he doesnt like them riding the bus. (my husband doesnt like me to ride too but i forced him just so i can go somewhere).. If it's not easy for them us here, it's never easy for us. They had their life like the same except having us but for us, everything, place, food, culture, them..

And I know sending her back to Philippines will never resolve the problem and now I understand more I shouldn't coz then his daughter will think she wins. That's what my husband tells me too. We are a family we will be together no matter what. It's too much for me sometimes and seeing my daughter hurt hurts me more. We just had a family talk, my husband trying to asked them to make things easier here at the house but not even 24 hours, it's back to normal. they tell my daughter stupid so she goes away and cries and both play, laughing, chasing, eating.. they go inside his room and play there.

But maybe time will come when things will be better. Thanks for taking time to read and share your opinion.
Ann25FemalePhilippines2012-04-23 08:20:00
PhilippinesMixed family or blended family advice
I posted here last year about blended family and now, hopefully asking from filipino with the same situation that I had might be able to give advice or comfort.

I have one daughter, he has four, two are grown-ups and live with their own, two are living with us. They are both adopted from Korea and Vietnam age 14 and 11, boy and girl. My daughter use to play with the 11 year old but she always gets what she wants, she only thinks whats best for her. When it comes to food, she gets what she wants and give what she doesn't like to my daughter and my daughter doesn't like it too. She can wear my daughters clothes specially the new ones we bought and that she likes it but my daughter only wears clothes she doesn't like. She always try to demand my daughter and when my daughter couldn't find it or do it, she gets upset.. My daughter just turn 7 years old. She always tell my daughter loser, stupid, eiwww(or how you spell that)and even laugh at her but if my daughter laugh at her, she totally get pissed off like she wanted to punch her. I know there's always two stories but trust me, every time my daughter did something, she pays for the consequence. I always tell her to share and say, that's ok.. It's like my daughter's the one who has to do everything so just no fight... She does something that we don't see and my daughter starts crying and tell us what happened but because we didn't see my daughter gets in trouble. I talk with my daughter and she tells me what happened. When she wanted to know if they could get a snack or whatever it is, she asked my daughter to ask us and even have to ask us many times that my daughter is the one who gets trouble. She even tried hurting my daughter that pissed me off (but yeah, when someone does something wrong here, parents just talk to them)because their father never hurt them, I don't either even how many times I caught her lying, stealing and I guess would be fair enough if she wouldn't hurt my daughter...When her father scolds her, she gets upset that she makes trouble for my daughter. Her father talked to her like many times but not even like 12 hours, she's back. I even have a filipina friend and met her and even didn't like her. How she talks, how she acts, her facial expression. She's KSP. She wanted all the attention to her. And to be honest, my daughter is not close to my husband. I don't know that's why there is no reason for her to be jealous. I always wanted to send my daughter back home and just let her study there, live with my parents (she grew up in Philippines as I was working in Thailand). My daughter always tells me that she wants to go home and that her half-sister said this is not her home and she doesn't like here and they are mean to her. All I ever wanted was for my daughter to be happy, to have family, to have sister or brother since I can't have anymore and she always tells me she likes to have a brother or sister. My relation with my husband has no issue. It's just the kids. I thought because they were accepted and loved in this family, they could do the same to my daughter.

Do you ever have this problem with your family? It's totally killing me.
Ann25FemalePhilippines2012-04-22 12:32:00
PhilippinesHow much do you send to your wife's family monthly ?
Just my opinion. I'm a Filipina. I used to work in Thailand and most of the time I send my parents some money when I have extras specially birthdays, Christmas and New Years or buy tickets and let them come to Thailand. I love doing that for them, it makes me happy. I love sending them to restaurants so they can have dinner. I just love seeing the pictures lol. When my daughter went to study in Philippines, I took care of her needs and bought them a motorcycle (monthly payment until now) Then, I had to come here and I told them before we got here that I will still pay for it every month, I'll just ask my husband. But when we got here, things change. I couldn't ask my husband. With him working hard, paying all the bills and taking care of us, I don't want to add a hundred dollars or two. He'll say yes for sure but I just couldn't. So I told my parents just for the mean time while I'm waiting for my visa so I can find a job SOON lol, they could pay for it (5000 a month is not easy for them) and promised them that I'll pay the money back they paid and pay the rest of it. I know it's my obligation to pay for it but being a single mom for 6 years, paying all bills, etc, I know how hard it is for them but I don't want to put pressure on my husband too.

The thing is, if maybe you could talk to your wife (I'm sure all wife knows every situation) and she could talk to her family. I should say for me, it's better if you save the money here than sending money monthly there when no emergency or something so that when they big emergency there, you have the money. I know for some, they have extras and for some, its just enough for the living. If you can't afford, then don't do it. But if you wanted then send some that's enough. (I don't want to offend others if ever but just my opinion) Well, maybe if she has her own work and she wants to send her money there, thats her choice because she works for that.
Ann25FemalePhilippines2012-04-23 16:24:00
PhilippinesMarried to a Filipina
Oppppssss sorry for that one.. :lol:

Life doesn't end with just a STUPID man/woman... I have a daughter that inspires me. Life might not be as good now here in US but hoping and praying it will be in time. :)
Ann25FemalePhilippines2012-04-26 05:34:00
PhilippinesMarried to a Filipina
Years back, I had this american ex bf (daughter of my child) and we were together in Cebu. One main thing our relationship didn't work out because he always see the bad things, complains and insult. I mean, most of what he said was true coz that's what he saw but the thing was RESPECT. I am a filipino and I know how bad it is, how people live in squatters area, etc. But one thing I learned when I moved to Thailand, if you go to other country, have/show respect. We all have different cultures, lives, attitudes, etc so we can't judge everybody like the same.

He always say how poor filipinos are, cheap, monkeys or whatever he likes calling it, it hurts and bothers me coz I am a filipino. When I got pregnant he left. I asked for child support and he tells me why not let my cheap parents take care of us. First, why would my parents do that, where they there at the time we made the baby? I worked hard for me and my daughter to live. At times I ask help from him, he gives but he tells so much ####... so everytime I had this fight conversation with him, I told him... well, guess you are the cheapest stupidest worst person.. you complain how things are in Philippines and your blood your daughter, you wanted her to live a life like that (we are not poor, we are not rich). He always say how good things are in US but he never even wanted to help to get her a US passport coz it COST MUCH, he can't even spend 100 or 200 dollars for her daughter, how cheap is that?

Most americans or wherever they are from may have bad experience with filipinos, we (some) filipinos too. We all have different stories here. There's just one thing, RESPECT. You wanted to marry a filipina, try to be open-minded, know what you are getting. if you love the person, accept everything. why marry someone then if you have all this issues coming through your mind.

I'm married now, he came to Thailand and not to Philippines. He met my parents online and maybe a year or 2, will visit Philippines. Everytime we had to go somewhere, I tell him stories about Philippines specially, roads, food, traffic, and people. I show him how I like to eat and everything I can show that he could atleast expect and tell him Im worried maybe you won't survive in Philippines lol (that was just a joke). He tells me, it doesn't matter. All he cares is us together, our family and meeting my parents. If we are happy and safe, then there's nothing to worry about.

Do I make sense here?
Ann25FemalePhilippines2012-04-25 07:53:00
Philippineschange name in passport

Hi, Ann25! First of all, are you a Filipino married to a foreign national? If so, then before you can use your married name in your passport, you will have to attend a CFO seminar first, and secure a certificate of attendance. This will be asked from you when you go to DFA to have your name and status changed in your passport.

I renewed my passport only last 16 April 2013, and I plan on attending the seminar soon, so that I can have my name changed to my married name in my passport. It is also worth noting that renewal is free if you do this within the first year since date of issue in your passport. In my case, I have two weeks to do so.

I hope this helps!



 

Hi, thanks for the info. Yes, I am a filipina married to an american but I am here already in the US. I have 2 years greencard already. 


Ann25FemalePhilippines2014-03-24 21:44:00
Philippineschange name in passport

Oh, so that still is renewal then.. Okay, thanks for the input. I thought I can just do it without renewing my passport. I guess I have to gather what I needed then

 

thank you!


Ann25FemalePhilippines2014-03-22 14:56:00
Philippineschange name in passport

Hi, I just want to check if someone here has tried to have her passport change to her married family name WITHOUT renewing her passport.

 

I just had my passport changed last year and its good for who knows how many years. I just want to change it to my husbands family name? 

 

If so, how long did it usually takes?

 

Thank you very much!


Ann25FemalePhilippines2014-03-22 14:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresError.. please help
Today, I got a letter from the US embassy here in Bangkok. But reading, i noticed that there were some errors. I have 2 names but only one was written by my boyfriend and other is, my child is using her fathers family name. My boyfriend, fill up the form online and just print it. SInce my daughter has a long name with middle and last name, her family name didnt appear and what appeared was her middle name, which is my family name...

HOw can i change this error? or do you think I wont be having problem with this?

Please help.. THank you
Ann25FemalePhilippines2010-02-03 06:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visa Questions
Hi. I'm about to send all our documents back. Few questions to ask.

1. I have a 4 year old daughter and I have to prepare a form for her. There's the applicant signature at the last part. Do I need to countersign it or just leave it blank?

2. Do I have to send the receipt for the application fee together with the documents or send it later?

3. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT QUESTIONS. Does anyone knows if its possible if ever I could get our visa, I could go back home. For example. I am a filipina and applied here in Thailand. We planned that if our visa petition is approved, we go back home to Philippines to see my family then fly from Philippines to US. Does anyone knows if this is possible.

Thank you so much!
Ann25FemalePhilippines2010-03-09 07:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConfused with the forms.. Need some help so badly

Hi Ann, I hope you are doing well. I would like to see if you can get some more help from your USC fiance.

If the father's name is on the birth certificate you will need to try to locate him and show you could not. On the forms for father's address, write "Unknown" or something similar. "Whereabouts unknown."

But if his name is on your daughter's birth certificate, you will either need to get a legal document permitting you to take your daughter out of Thailand to the USA or show you have tried to locate the father but cannot. SInce you are in Thailand but from the Philippines, I am not certain how the US Embassy in Bangkok will handle the Visa application of your daughter.

Good luck. Ask more questions if you need to.



Thank you for your reply. Yes, its what making me crazy right now. I'm sending our documents tomorrow and hopefully all will go well. Praying and hoping..
Ann25FemalePhilippines2010-03-09 12:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConfused with the forms.. Need some help so badly

Not sure how it works in Thailand but in some countries "full" custody is not enough


Yes, shes using her fathers family name but I am from Philippines and theres a law in Philippines that says, the mother has the full custody... that was my first problem i ask helped from here and so far with same cases with me from Philippines, they said, i dont have to worry as long as we are not married.

Thank you so much!
Ann25FemalePhilippines2010-03-05 06:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConfused with the forms.. Need some help so badly

Each intended visa holder needs an application... so yes you need to do one for your daughter. Answer the questions to the best of your ability... Do you have permission from the father to allow the child to emigrate?



Oh, thank you so much. I dont need the consent of the father because I have the full custody of my father.
Ann25FemalePhilippines2010-03-04 09:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConfused with the forms.. Need some help so badly
The documents I need to submit are here with me now. Now, I have to fill up the forms.

I do have a 4 year old daughter. Do I need to fill up a form for her even shes 4 years old? If ever, what if I dont know some informations about her father like, the place of birth and current address?

Please Please Please..

Thank you so much!
Ann25FemalePhilippines2010-03-04 07:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny filipina same with me?

If your daughter has a US passport (which I believe she is entitled to) how does that prevent her ability to leave Thailand?
I believe if she has a US passport she doesn't need a visa to enter the US.

Reverse psychology:
Does your daughter need her father's consent to reside in Thailand?
No because she is filipina and you are her mother.
The US ignores dual nationality, but should honor a US passport as US citizens can enter without visas
and are permanent residents by definition.
My 2 daughters who are under 21 have BOTH Japanese & US passports.
When traveling, in the US they never show the Japanese one and in Japan they never show the US one.

If she doesn't have an actual US passport yet, you should be able to contact the US consulate regarding
how to go about getting one.

No she doesnt have a US passport thats why the embassy wants me to get her one. And the requirements for getting her a US passport, i cant find. Coz needs the fathers documents.

We are not residing here in thailand but in US.
Ann25FemalePhilippines2010-03-19 21:05:00