ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesSLEC question
QUOTE (gurl @ Jun 15 2008, 08:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
goodluck for your medical and interview wink.gif good.gif

you can go there for your day 2 any day you want. i did that too w/o calling SLEC.
charramalMalePhilippines2008-06-15 12:07:00
Philippinesforms documents for Port Of Entry
QUOTE (polar77 @ Jun 29 2008, 08:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Are there any forms that are needed for my fiancee to fill out before she gets to the port of entry in the US? Does she just need her passport/visa with cfo stamp and the brown envelope???
Thanks!



yes just the passport with visa the cfo stamp and envelope only. no need to bring the xray film.
charramalMalePhilippines2008-06-29 09:35:00
PhilippinesBirth Certificate
QUOTE (rar124 @ Jul 29 2008, 11:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys,
At the interview, did they take your birth certificate? Or do you still have it with you?



they will get 1 copy from you.

i had 5 copies when i went to the Embassy but its not necessary and just brought the other copies here in the US.
charramalMalePhilippines2008-07-29 10:24:00
PhilippinesSad day!!!
dont worry everything will be alright since you always have PE before. Its just sad that they have to cancel your interview date w/c is really very annoying.
charramalMalePhilippines2008-08-20 12:57:00
PhilippinesGuam
QUOTE (Michael and Lea @ Aug 25 2008, 09:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
IS Guam considered POE ?


NOPE. your POE would be the second flight u have.

Edited by charramal, 26 August 2008 - 03:48 AM.

charramalMalePhilippines2008-08-26 03:45:00
PhilippinesMarriage Certificate for AOS
Can I submit a photocopy of the marriage certificate or do I need to submit the one I have?
charramalMalePhilippines2008-09-03 17:30:00
Philippineswedding pix teaser..
hey girl congratulations sorry late reply best wishes to both of you biggrin.gif
charramalMalePhilippines2008-09-19 03:53:00
PhilippinesANY OTHER PAYMENT AFTER THE AOS??
IS THERE ANY OTHER PAYMENT AFTER THE $1010 AOS?? THANKS!
charramalMalePhilippines2008-10-11 00:11:00
PhilippinesLAING
Hello To my fellow Filipinos here Meron Bang nakaka alam ng LAING RECIPE?

I really want to eat Laing but i do not know the ingredients medyo confusing kasi un ibang ingredients sa web.

And i really want to cook BICOL EXPRESS too. I never cooked filipino food sa Philippines so medyo nahihirapan ako to cook here.

Kailangan ba talaga ng Bagoong for the LAING? And where can i get it here? And how about the coconut milk?

Please share me those RECIPEs and where to get them.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!
charramalMalePhilippines2008-10-15 15:04:00
PhilippinesDOOR TO DOOR SERVICE
QUOTE (RonMay @ Oct 17 2008, 11:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charramal @ Oct 17 2008, 02:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I AM PLANNING TO SEND IPHONE TO MY SISTER IN THE PHILIPPINES. DOES ANYONE KNOW ABOUT THE DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE? I DONT WANT

TO PAY EXTREMELY HIGH TAX FOR THE USED IPHONE AND I KNOW CUSTOMS WILL CHARGE MY SISTER IF SHE GET THE PHONE FROM THE POST

OFFICE.



ANY SUGGESTION IS HIGLY APPRECIATED.

THANK YOU!


this is kinda bit an out of topic question, is ur iphone unlock? coz i bought this firware on ebay on how to unlock my iphone lol but i can never unlock it rather than just jailbreak my iphone... im going to phil and i want my old iphone to be unlock so i can use it there also... just curios if the one ur gona send is an unlock phone...



Yup. it is unlocked. we have 3 iphones here, all unlocked. they were all locked when my husband got them and he made them unlocked.

My sister told me that I should unlocked it here first before I send the phone because it costs Php2000 to unlock the iphone in the Philippines
charramalMalePhilippines2008-10-17 15:30:00
PhilippinesDOOR TO DOOR SERVICE
QUOTE (Jose Rizal @ Oct 17 2008, 05:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charramal @ Oct 17 2008, 04:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I AM PLANNING TO SEND IPHONE TO MY SISTER IN THE PHILIPPINES. DOES ANYONE KNOW ABOUT THE DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE? I DONT WANT

TO PAY EXTREMELY HIGH TAX FOR THE USED IPHONE AND I KNOW CUSTOMS WILL CHARGE MY SISTER IF SHE GET THE PHONE FROM THE POST

OFFICE.



ANY SUGGESTION IS HIGLY APPRECIATED.

THANK YOU!



Include it in your balikbayan box to the philippines.


I do not have Balikbayan Box to send in the Philippines.

QUOTE (ruby_jade @ Oct 17 2008, 05:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if you will use fed ex, DHL or UPS they will charge like 2000 pesos or more for custom fee...

i received a digicam using USPS flatrate box I only paid 35 pesos to the post man, they delivered it into my house..


Okay thank you. I will look at it online.
charramalMalePhilippines2008-10-17 05:35:00
PhilippinesDOOR TO DOOR SERVICE
I AM PLANNING TO SEND IPHONE TO MY SISTER IN THE PHILIPPINES. DOES ANYONE KNOW ABOUT THE DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE? I DONT WANT

TO PAY EXTREMELY HIGH TAX FOR THE USED IPHONE AND I KNOW CUSTOMS WILL CHARGE MY SISTER IF SHE GET THE PHONE FROM THE POST

OFFICE.



ANY SUGGESTION IS HIGLY APPRECIATED.

THANK YOU!
charramalMalePhilippines2008-10-17 03:46:00
PhilippinesPACKAGE
QUOTE (gabriela @ Oct 17 2008, 04:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
just NEVER use Manila Forwarder. I had my things shipped from manila to US, and the service was terrible. Delivery was delayed, staff was rude, and my boxes were ruined! good thing i protected my stuff with plastics and additional small boxes inside, but still few things were broken.

cant comment on other shipping companies, im just warning you about manila forwarder.


Thanks ah. Sige I will NEVER try MF.
charramalMalePhilippines2008-10-17 03:36:00
PhilippinesPACKAGE
HI I JUST WANT TO KNOW IF ANYONE KNOW THE CHEAPEST WAY TO SEND PACKAGE FROM MANILA TO US??

I AM PLANNING TO GIVE GIFTS TO MY INLAWS THIS THANKS GIVING.

THANK YOU
charramalMalePhilippines2008-10-16 19:41:00
PhilippinesSa Mga Kapwa Ko Pinay
yeah so #### those all MIB!! hahaha!!!

Waaaah!!! Clueless sila!!
charramalMalePhilippines2008-10-23 19:13:00
PhilippinesSa Mga Kapwa Ko Pinay
LOL!! kakapost ko lang sa thread. ewan ko ba nakaka dalawang pahina pa lang ako nabwisit kagad ako!

Mamaya babasahin ko ulit with my asawa.
charramalMalePhilippines2008-10-23 19:07:00
Philippineswhat questions do they ask at POE?
just a get a one way ticket. They will just u when is the marriage and bid u goodluck.
charramalMalePhilippines2008-10-31 17:57:00
Philippinesletter of intent
QUOTE (JelloShotGirl @ Nov 14 2008, 12:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I submiitted letter of intent and it was not notarized. Just signed and dated. No problems here



crying.gif i made mine notarized and it took me 1 month to do that!
charramalMalePhilippines2008-11-14 05:26:00
PhilippinesSensitive topic! Need input please
just tell the truth about her niece. they will know if she give birth or not and it will become additional problem if she lie.
charramalMalePhilippines2008-11-25 11:28:00
PhilippinesSensitive topic! Need input please
QUOTE (NameWitheld @ Nov 25 2008, 08:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone. I just read another post, with the lady who never OFFICIALLY adopted her niece as her own daughter. She knew the doctor would know that she has never given birth. THAT got me to thinking....

My fiance' has had an abortion, and I know that's not acceptable there in the Phil. If she tells the truth, will that stay with her and the doctor in the exam room? Or, is that going to raise all sorts of issues that I need to get in front of NOW????

Thank you for understanding my anonimity in this question. I appreciate it.



PM you
charramalMalePhilippines2008-11-25 11:20:00
PhilippinesIm Dying for Salted egg
Hi. Thank you talaga sa reply. I just called the Chinese store near my place and the Guy i talked to said they have it. Im just not sure if naintindihan nya ba ko. anyway, i will visit their store today. Thanks again sa reply!
charramalMalePhilippines2008-12-10 16:36:00
PhilippinesIm Dying for Salted egg
Oh, Gosh i really want to eat Itlog na maalat... Sadly, i can't find any site who sell and deliver Salted Egg. I am in Lexington Kentucky and i just found a Philippine Store from Texas pinoygrocery.com who offers delivery but they dont have that salted egg. Do you know any site who sell and deliver salted egg? Thanks!
charramalMalePhilippines2008-12-10 14:30:00
Philippinesdvd's tapes
it's fine, they will just confiscate the item if its pirated.
charramalMalePhilippines2008-12-12 02:22:00
PhilippinesWedding Pictures
Congratulations and Best Wishes!
charramalMalePhilippines2008-12-14 00:51:00
PhilippinesWhat is this?
Dont bother. I already have the answer. Thanks anyway.
charramalMalePhilippines2008-12-18 00:57:00
PhilippinesWhat is this?
OMG??!!! I THINK I GOT A TOUCH!!! AFTER A VERYY LONG WAIT!! FIRST TOUCH EVER!!

Anyway what is this mean?? Does it mean they will not interview us?? I havent submitted the Medical Report? How is that?

Thanks!


BTW, EAD and AP still not touched.



Current Status: Case Transfered to Another Office for Processing

On December 16, 2008, we transferred this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS to our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location for processing and sent you a notice explaining this action. Please follow the instructions provided on the notice. We will notify you by mail when a decision is made. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283 to update your address. You can use our processing dates to estimate when your case may be processed by following the link below. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case by registering in the link below.
charramalMalePhilippines2008-12-17 11:07:00
PhilippinesMONEYGRAM is the best
QUOTE (bratikicks @ Dec 17 2008, 10:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
we also tried money gram and western union before while i was still in the phils but it sucks...
i was in the bank waiting 30mins or almost 3 hours before i can get the money...(money gram)
then western union is almost the same,since there are alot of people sending and recieving money..
until we open an account coming from here (USA) then he sent me the atm card plus PIN.and he could transfer any amount of money without hassle...
then after he transfered i can get it easily without any charges.

now that i am already here,i open up a new account then sent it to the phils..and same procedure...........
much easier and no hassle.....



Hi sis can I know which bank is that? My husband and I did that too wHen i was in PI. He sent me a copy of his ATM back then. I want to open my own bank account here too and send a copy to my family in PI.
charramalMalePhilippines2008-12-18 00:52:00
Philippinesi dunno what to do? actually i do..
Haay naku sis ! Hindi lang pala ako ang nakaka feel ng loneliness, kaw rin pala. iba pa rin talaga when you have friend around na nakakasama at nakaka bonding lage. Kahit kasama ko din mister ko ang lungkot pa rin. Parehas na parehas tayo ng napi-feel.

Kahit na ka skype ko family ko everyday sa Pinas, ang lungkot pa rin. Iba pa rin un may kaibigan kang lage mong kasama at lagi mong kausap. Yan nga lagi kong panalangin makatagpo ng kapit bahay at maging buddy kami. Haay ang lungkot dito. Wala akong social life. Kung malapit lang din ako sa yo.... Buti na lang si EAD dumating na, ibaling ko na lang kalungkutan ko sa paghahanap ng work.

Goodluck sa yo sis. goodluck sa ating lahat na nalulungkot.
charramalMalePhilippines2009-01-02 18:58:00
PhilippinesPOE - Newark, New Jersey
No. they will not stamp you EAD at your POE in Newark. They were niceand you will be fine there. Goodluck!
charramalMalePhilippines2009-01-10 12:48:00
PhilippinesConsul returned my passport
just switch to k3 so u can use co sponsor
charramalMalePhilippines2009-01-16 12:33:00
PhilippinesCitizen Pinoy
try gma7.tk then click video
charramalMalePhilippines2009-02-23 16:48:00
PhilippinesAny pinay in Campbellsville,Ky or neighboring town?
QUOTE (trey_n_roxy @ Nov 7 2008, 02:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We are moving to Campbellsville,KY this coming Nov. 23. Im looking pinay friends in that area. See Yah There.

GOD BLESS

roxy



Hi, I am from Lexington!
charramalMalePhilippines2008-11-07 13:14:00
PhilippinesPHILIPPINE POST OFFICE
SHARE KO LANG...


I sent a digital camera to my family in the Philippines via USPS it took 1 and half month before they got the Notice from Post Office in Manila.

Actually, i include some money and put it inside the care booklet and the camera's accessories.. I was told at the USPS here to separate the battery and the memory card from the camera and so I did.

When my mom was in the Post Office to get the box and the lady showed the box the camera was not there INCLUDING the accessories.. I know you cannot put money inside a mail but I did it anyway and so my sister got the booklet and showed them that It has money and the employees said "Ay.. may pera..!" and because my sister is so mataray she then told them "Oh yeah.. di nyo nakuha noh? sayang diba, mas malaki to kesa sa ninakaw nyo!"

My mom asked them where to sign a complaint but they were already nagtuturuan and so my mom got annoyed and just left but my sister stayed and called the attention of the director and told him "Putaena mo! u let this happen, anu ka mastermind?!" infront of other customers and he just stood up and listening to what my sister was telling him.

When she was about to go, the other employee called her and asked "Ma'am, wait! hindi nyo pa po nababayaran un tax!" because my sister got the box with the CD and the booklet and my sister told them "Ang kapal ng mukha nyo! Fu*k u all!"

For me, they deserve to be yelled like that because when they knew that the package was from the US they will steal it and tax you High.


LESSON LEARNED: Never send package to the Philippines!

I had sleepless nights and gave me stress for I thought the whole package was lost.. imagine 1 and half months of waiting only to be told that the camera is not there.. Good thing they still left the booklet with money which was the most important thing in that package.

charramalMalePhilippines2009-01-14 04:21:00
PhilippinesNeed Prayers...
QUOTE (Hoot @ Oct 11 2009, 07:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How often does she get very emotional like this ??? Some people do come apart periodically - my wife does this every few months - there is no abusive behavior - I just console her or give her space and the next day she is sorry and back to normal. How does your wife feel and/or act a day or 2 after these incidents ??? As long as she is not abusive - you need to be as supportive as you can - then talk about it after she has cooled off. You might consider some kind of counciling as well. Best wishes in your journey.


Hoot N Dolly

good.gif good.gif good.gif

my husband is as supportive as you are.


charramalMalePhilippines2009-10-11 22:02:00
PhilippinesNeed Prayers...
QUOTE (ttevolla @ Oct 11 2009, 06:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In the beginning, I ignored the subtle warning signs such as extreme homesickness and blurted comments of wanting to go home because of some percieved misunderstanding. Actually she had said on three different occasions of wanting to go home. Once before the marriage and twice since marriage. Two weeks ago she went thermonuclear on me because of so called hurt feelings.
I honestly tried to be calm and not fuel the conflict by screaming back. This time she again talked about going home. She also said in her fury, if she had known her life would be as it is then she wuold not have married me. I asked her about the wedding vows and she immediately screamed she lied.
As I reflect on the past 11 months, I can see she really did not try to acclimate to the family or life in the US. It was I who compromised nearly everything in effort to make her welcome.

I do not want to give up; but, I am both emotionally and physically tired of walking on eggshells to keep her from exploding again.



Do not give up on her. Believe me I do the same as your wife the first yr i got here. I always wanted to go back whenever we fight and say i hated this marriage and that I shouldnt marry him or shouldnt rushed. and whenever we fight i always want him to feel bad and threatened for a divorce but deep inside i really love my husband and i cannot live without him so do not give up on her maybe she just need more of your attention. smile.gif
charramalMalePhilippines2009-10-11 21:59:00
PhilippinesGEORGIA
Hi My name is Aira and I just moved here in Georgia. I am just wondering if there are any filipinos around Atlanta area. I desperately need someone to talk to and hang out with.

Please send me PMAIL. Thanks! :star:
charramalMalePhilippines2010-01-12 19:13:00
PhilippinesTravelling with Expired Passport

Will you be landing in PI the day your passport expires?

I would call the airline, explain the situation and check. You may have problems with the return flight because the passenger name has to match the ID document. Ask them if you can change your name for your return trip to your married name, and if not, would your marriage certificate, green card in your maiden name would be sufficient.

Some airlines also will not allow you to travel on a passport that is expiring within a certain period of time.



Yes I will be in PI the day it expires.
charramalMalePhilippines2010-01-30 15:07:00
PhilippinesTravelling with Expired Passport
I recently purchased a ticket to the Philippines without knowing my passport will expire few minutes of my arrival time. Will I get trouble with the immigration checks with that? I have green card with my married name though and I am planning to renew the passport in the Philippines.

And also, I will be reporting my marriage sometime next week so I can use my married name on my new passport, but the when I purchased the ticket it was on my single name. Will I get problem returning ?

Edited by charramal, 30 January 2010 - 02:07 PM.

charramalMalePhilippines2010-01-30 14:06:00
PhilippinesPositive from TB skin test...
When you get into your medical at St. Lukes you doctors there will not give you skin test. They will just run sputum and chest XRAY as long as your Xray and sputum tests is clear then you are good to go. If they see something on your Xray then they will want you to undergo medication that will lasts 6-8 months.

My XRAY result was clear. And I found out i was PPD skin test positive when I was already here in the states. I suggest you not to panic since you have the clear XRAY result.

Edited by charramal, 24 October 2012 - 04:53 PM.

charramalMalePhilippines2012-10-24 16:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHelp! I need advice and info.
Hello everyone, I have a few questions about when I can schedule and when I should schedule. Thank you for any help you can give.


1) I would like to know if I can schedule my medical exam and interview BEFORE I get the packet from the Manila Embassy? he has already gotten the notice that the petition was sent to Manila and the MNL case number.


2) If I have to wait for the packet, can I reschedule the medical and/or the interview? Can my fiancee (he is in the U.S.) schedule for me?


3) Does rescheduling count against us in the interview? We are expecting the packet from the embassy within the next two weeks, and I want to schedule my interview for June. I am in Osaka, Japan right now. My fiancee and I have agreed that I should stay if possible for certain reasons until around May 24. Is that too far away? If it is too long, what is the longest time before it might count again us?

Thanks again for any help!
charramalMalePhilippines2008-04-09 02:31:00