Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Philippines	Proving an ongoing relationship	Check out Section 4.3 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide. Particularly the link in the last sentence of "filling out the form" within Section 4.3. That may give you some ideas on things to include. Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2008-04-14 18:31:00
Philippines	DS 156 & 157	After the form is generated for the DS-156 application, I created text boxes using Adobe to input information (at some point, I have done that with all of the forms). Edited by Sheriff Uling, 16 April 2008 - 11:10 AM.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2008-04-16 11:10:00
Philippines	CFO Cebu	POnoytayo: Please check my signature block below for the web link to the CFO in Cebu (the contact numbers are listed to the left hand side). You may also review Section 6.2 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide for other details. Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling p.s. - I believe the answer to your question is yes...	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2008-04-15 18:05:00
Philippines	I-134 for K2 question	You absolutely need to provide the I-134 with ALL of the supporting documents for each visa applicant. Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2008-04-11 19:25:00
Philippines	I-134 for K2 question	Absolutely...	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2008-04-11 18:12:00
Philippines	How long did the Interview take?	Like folks have indicated, plan on being at the USE for the visa interview the entire day. Most complete their visa interview by lunch time, while others set up camp the entire day. Hopefully you will be on the better end of the stick in this situation. If you are interested in picking up your visa instead of having it delivered, be sure to ask the Consular Officer (CO) at the conclusion of the visa interview (before he/she kicks you out to wait in the lobby). Good luck...	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2008-04-16 11:16:00
Philippines	Trying to send a wedding ring	QUOTE (djturbo @ Apr 15 2008, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok look here is what I did for my wife while we were still dating. I purchase a manazine for about 3 dollars, cut a hole somewhere in the middle of it, and placed her engagement ring inside it. I shipped it and got to her safely with not trouble... I'm guessing that's how you stash your cash around the house except you use hard cover books... Edited by Sheriff Uling, 15 April 2008 - 06:10 PM.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2008-04-15 18:10:00
Philippines	Change of address	QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Mar 14 2008, 09:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> File using current address, and then wait until petition gets sent to NVC or consulate, and at that point contact NVC or the consulate, and update the address. Don't bother trying to change anything while USCIS has the petition. AGREED	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2008-03-15 00:12:00
Philippines	Just a question	QUOTE (EddieandChe @ Apr 14 2008, 06:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (loi48 @ Apr 14 2008, 06:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was 15 minutes late for my flight to Manila for my medical appointment so I have rebooked my ticket for tomorrow. And just tonight I have my premenstrual period...what am I gonna do???? Why they dont allow to have our medical when we have our monthly period? Do they check us down there? How? do they examine the cervix and everything thats inside there? Thank you for any input. First day of my early medical i had also 1st day of my monthly period & i done pregnancy test even if i have. Then the staff there told me that i will come back until my period is gone so i come back there after it's gone to do my 2nd day of medical. I think the reason why they want every applicant to do their medical w/ no monthly period is because of the physical examination. The doctor will examine all. Good luck Good deal! This is the part that get's a tad frustrating because one of our members was explicity told to reschedule/replan their visit because of a menstrual cycle. While other members still attend their medical exam (on their cycle) and still get attended with no problems. I'll caveat the statement in the Guide to reflect this... Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling Edited by Sheriff Uling, 15 April 2008 - 07:06 PM.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2008-04-15 19:05:00
Philippines	pick up visa	Slide the Consular Officer fifty bucks...	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2008-04-17 15:35:00
Philippines	What to bring to St Lukes?	QUOTE (Tim and Glyn @ Apr 16 2008, 05:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Sheriff Uling @ Apr 16 2008, 12:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Check out Section 4.7 which discusses St. Lukes, and review the last paragraph that covers "What does the beneficiary need to take to the medical exam." I would also recommend reviewing the entire guide. Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling Thanks Sheriff! This is why I asked the question. In the packet it says: "When you go to SLMCEC for medical examination, you must bring your passport and one photo (size: 2” x 2”)." In your guide, it says: "(1) medical exam fee (payment accepted in pesos only), (2) passport (SLMEC will keep the passport and delivery it to the USE along with the medical exam results, so make a copy of the passport for your records), and (3) three 2x2 passport photos as stated on the DOS website" I don't know what to know is correct (one says one photo, the other 3 photos). I have "heard" different things but wanted to verify with those who have gone through the process. Please help me discern this. Thanks. Beneficiaries should obtain additional passport photos anyway IMO because as soon as they arrive in the US they have to complete the Adjustment of Status paperwork, which also requires passport photos. I like to kill as many birds with one stone as possible, but of course, this is just my opinion (and what we did). Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2008-04-16 20:51:00
Philippines	What to bring to St Lukes?	Check out Section 4.7 which discusses St. Lukes, and review the last paragraph that covers "What does the beneficiary need to take to the medical exam." I would also recommend reviewing the entire guide. Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2008-04-16 11:04:00
Philippines	What are you Obsessed about and cant Live without	MY WIFE (ang asawa ko)... Edited by Sheriff Uling, 19 April 2008 - 06:32 AM.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2008-04-19 06:31:00
Philippines	What are you Obsessed about and cant Live without	QUOTE (RonMay @ Apr 17 2008, 12:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Sheriff Uling @ Apr 17 2008, 01:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The main stuff you can't live without... MONEY!!! None of us can have "stuff" without it. dont make it too obvious sheriff ... care to pay our bills? we're running When you figure out how to make that money tree, post the instructions here...	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2008-04-17 15:28:00
Philippines	What are you Obsessed about and cant Live without	The main stuff you can't live without... MONEY!!! None of us can have "stuff" without it.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2008-04-17 14:49:00
Philippines	When is the best time to pay the visa fee?	When you receive your next pay check... Edited by Sheriff Uling, 15 April 2008 - 07:11 PM.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2008-04-15 17:58:00
Philippines	HELP PLS! PURPLE SLIP LOST, WHAT SHALL WE DO NOW?	Someone deserves a spanking!	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2008-04-20 15:43:00
Philippines	DELBROS fee?	QUOTE (SHAPE OF MY HEART @ Apr 21 2008, 10:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (feldz23 @ Apr 22 2008, 12:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes I know the procedure to send payment. I did not know to send 650 php or to send 700 php. Or do we send a payment of 650 php for document verification and a seperate payment of 50 php for processing. Hi Richie, You will only deposit 650 pesos (document verification fee), there is a service charge of 50 pesos ONLY when you are depositing OUTSIDE METRO MANILA AREA. -Shape Good deal! I didn't know that...	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2008-04-21 15:08:00
Philippines	communication situation	QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ Apr 18 2008, 08:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Sheriff Uling @ Apr 18 2008, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (timcass_12 @ Apr 17 2008, 04:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think not giving direct Yes or No answers is an innate Filipino trait. My suggestion is to tell your GF to not be afraid to speak what's in her mind. Tell her that communication is what makes a long-distance relationship work Very true! My wife would get rattled, if I grilled her too hard on something, when we first began our relationship. Your GF could be afraid of making a mistake, angering you, or offending you to the point where you would be disappointed and leave her. Not to mention, some Filipinas are ultra sensitive, as I have found out trading war stories with the boys. It may take some time, coaching, and patience to get over this initial hump in the communication. If you have not been, you may need to be really calm, patient, and continue to talk though this initial hump. Good luck... I didn't know that you have Ph.D. on counseling, Ahmari. Will you be my counselor? I'm hearing voices sometimes... and I see people... I have to charge you my executive rate for extreme cases like yours... :-)	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2008-04-21 17:47:00
Philippines	communication situation	Forgiven: My wife would get rattled, if I grilled her too hard on something, when we first began our relationship. Your GF could be afraid of making a mistake, angering you, or offending you to the point where you would be disappointed and leave her. Not to mention, some Filipinas are ultra sensitive, as I have found out trading war stories with the boys. It may take some time, coaching, and patience to get over this initial hump in the communication. If you have not been, you may need to be really calm, patient, and continue to talk though this initial hump. Oh, good deal... I just read your last post... Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling QUOTE (timcass_12 @ Apr 17 2008, 04:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think not giving direct Yes or No answers is an innate Filipino trait. My suggestion is to tell your GF to not be afraid to speak what's in her mind. Tell her that communication is what makes a long-distance relationship work Very true! Edited by Sheriff Uling, 18 April 2008 - 10:13 AM.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2008-04-18 10:11:00
Philippines	Nervous my girl has her interview is 4/22 7:30	She's wondering why there are so many dahamn folks at the USE. Edited by Sheriff Uling, 21 April 2008 - 06:29 PM.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2008-04-21 18:28:00
Philippines	Thinking of a new VJ ID	QUOTE (Skeeter211 @ Apr 21 2008, 07:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think I need to change mine too! It will be oldsexywhiteguywithbigtummy.... Hey...my wife loves my tummy...she helped create it will all her good cooking. hehehe Here is my new avatar: PRICELESS...	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2008-04-22 23:42:00
Philippines	NO PICTURES ON THE FIRST MEETING	Hi everyone! I've been bothered about this, i don't have any pictures with my fiance on our first meeting. Will this affect my application for visa? Thanks! Photos together is one of the primary evidences of meeting prior to application. You may want to take a look at this: http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1guide. --Mae P.S. How come you didn't have pictures together, if you don't mind me asking? Irene - Gerald... It's not mandated that pictures MUST be submitted in order to prove the validaty of the relationship. However, it seems to be HIGHLY encouraged that couples have pictures. Think of when your boss says that something is highly encouraged, which basically means it's a MUST that is understood but is not a written policy. Don't get me wrong because I am sure that a visa approval is possible, but couples "possibly" face more resistence without pictures. In fact, I'm sure that the pre-screeners will go absolutely mad, and the counselor officer (CO) will inquire to the reasons why you don't have any pictures together. Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling p.s. - Mae - They are camera shy. Edited by Sheriff Uling, 17 July 2007 - 03:04 PM.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-07-17 15:03:00
Philippines	Cancelling petition	After you cancel the petition, you will be ALONE. Hehehehehe!!!	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-07-21 23:28:00
Philippines	Medical DS 3025 form	Is this given directly to the Fiancee after the medical or is it in the mysterious brown envelope when you get the visa? If its in the brown envelope and you arrive at the POE will they give that to you? MJ received a record of her shots but I asked her if it had DS 3025 printed on it and she said no. Thanks, Charlie The DS-3025 "Vaccination Report" and the X-Ray are given at the conclusion of day 2 at SLEC (please review Section 4.6 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide). Nobody nows what's in the mysterious brown envelope, except for those who opened it (even though there are huge bold letters instructing the benefiary not too) heheheheh!!! Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling p.s. - If MJ did not receive the DS-3025 from SLEC at the conclusion of day 2, then I suggests calling them and making provision to get it. You will need it for the AOS process. I can explain more later... PM me...	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-07-19 21:12:00
Philippines	cultural differences	I would say that my wife and I do NOT suffer any cultural differences that cause any setbacks/challenges in our relationship. However, I do find the Filipino superstitions hilariously stupid. Not to be offensive, but I'm an American. What do I know... Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling p.s. - Ate Cora that is some great information that you provided... Edited by Sheriff Uling, 21 July 2007 - 11:14 PM.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-07-21 23:12:00
Philippines	Any good Filipino restaurants in Vegas?	I wish that we would have known earlier because I'm sure that my wife would have loved to hook-up with you guys in Vegas... Hey, maybe next year...	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-16 20:23:00
Philippines	Interview Soon...	Good thing that you are not being interview because I'm sure that you'll give half the story. Your fiancee on the otherhand will do a magnificent job. Good luck... - Cheers!!!	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-07-29 12:17:00
Philippines	tourist Visa for US	Unless you have some very strong ties to the Philippines, such as businesses, land ownership, a lot of money, strong political ties, etc., you might as well not waste your time and money to apply for a tourist visa. You must be able to demonstrate to the Consulate Official that you have strong ties to the country and they must believe you will return to the Philippines when your tourist visa is up. I don't know the exact figures, but I have read most tourist visas for single females from the Philippines are denied. I obviously don't know your situation and circumstance, but I do know it takes a lot of evidence (not just your promise to come back) to convince a Consul to issue a tourist visa in the philippines to a single female applicant. Scott In other words, it's a very slim chance of getting a tourist visa, not to be pessimistic, just realistic because the Manila Embassy does not issue many tourist visas to the States. - Cheers!!!	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-07-29 12:24:00
Philippines	NOA2 is going to expire before interview	Please read Section 4.1 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide...	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-08-01 19:53:00
Philippines	Pre-nups	Oh but it so *does* matter to me. IMO, asking someone to sign a prenup is a sign of mistrust. To others, that may not be the case and that's fine. Two people who are not compatible on this issue may just not be suited for each other. Why is it a matter of trust or mis-trust? Why can't it be what it is, a legal document used to protect BOTH parties. After the marriage, we all sign a marriage certificate, and thats a legal document. The couple is no more or less married in their own eyes after the church ceremony but before signing the marriage certificate that will be mailed to the court. Of course, my opinion on the "properness" and fairness of a pre-nup is assuming that BOTH parties had independent lawyers look over the agreement so that BOTH parties had equal powers in drafting this document before it was signed. What most people forget is that such an agreement while often used to protect the "rich" persons assets, is just as easily used to protect the party with a lessor financial stake. You may not agree that trust has anything to do with it, but I know that I am not alone in thinking that it has everything to do with it. Whether you agree or not that it should be the case, it is what it is. People will never agree on this. My point is that if you plan on asking a fiancee to sign a prenup, let's hope she's on the same page as you about it. (the general you, that is) You are not alone. I happen to also believe that trust and faith, or should I write the lack thereof, is the primary reason why pre-nups exists (of course there are a hosts of other reasons, points, and/or excuses). To be fair, there are plenty of folks that agree with both sides, which do have valid reasons, points, and/or excuses. Also, if marriage was truly reverenced, as it should be, and not treated like some advanced dating, pre-nups would not be necessary. For the most part, most pre-nups are basically written to state that each person keeps what they had before enter the marriage and would potentially split everything accumulated thereafter. Whatever! Like I wrote earlier, within this thread, it's personal preference and/or family influence. If I were giving advise to a friend, I would tell them not to get married, if they feel a pre-nup is necessary because that is the best way to protect your assets. Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling Edited by Sheriff Uling, 31 July 2007 - 11:02 PM.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-07-31 13:54:00
Philippines	Pre-nups	... But the Sheriff's response was very surprising. He is usually very helpful. I come here with a sincere and difficult question and I feel I get slapped... JoanBill... By the by, my post earlier was a joke and that is why I put faces throughout the sentences to further assist in giving that vibe. If it was offensive, then I apologize, but my only attempt was to joke around. Like I do from time to time... Truth is that a pre-nup is a matter of personally, and in some instances family, preference. IMO the pre-nup conversation would go over a lot easier if it were discussed upfront. That way, your fiancee, knows where you stand up front and grants her the opportunity to express her views without being so clouded with the development of the relationship and expectations of starting this new charter of her life with you. As previously stated, go from what is in your heart and instincts. Remember that pre-nups will not necessarily keep an ex-spouse away from your estate no matter how air tight it may seem. Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling Lay off the insults, Epiphany. There is no call or excuse for your rude and attacking comment. Geez..the guy couldn't have been more honest and sensitive in the way he approached this delicate subject. Samby Samby... He was only expressing the enlightenment of his Epiphany... Hehehehehe!!! Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling This is the type of response I expected. Not everything is meant to be trivialized and made a joke of. Sir: I will respectfully withhold my form of levity from your thread/post in the future. Good luck! Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-07-29 18:07:00
Philippines	Pre-nups	JoanBill... Please read post #14. I also sent you a PM because we have a misunderstanding... Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-07-29 17:53:00
Philippines	Pre-nups	... But the Sheriff's response was very surprising. He is usually very helpful. I come here with a sincere and difficult question and I feel I get slapped... JoanBill... By the by, my post earlier was a joke and that is why I put faces throughout the sentences to further assist in giving that vibe. If it was offensive, then I apologize, but my only attempt was to joke around. Like I do from time to time... Truth is that a pre-nup is a matter of personally, and in some instances family, preference. IMO the pre-nup conversation would go over a lot easier if it were discussed upfront. That way, your fiancee, knows where you stand up front and grants her the opportunity to express her views without being so clouded with the development of the relationship and expectations of starting this new charter of her life with you. As previously stated, go from what is in your heart and instincts. Remember that pre-nups will not necessarily keep an ex-spouse away from your estate no matter how air tight it may seem. Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling Lay off the insults, Epiphany. There is no call or excuse for your rude and attacking comment. Geez..the guy couldn't have been more honest and sensitive in the way he approached this delicate subject. Samby Samby... He was only expressing the enlightenment of his Epiphany... Hehehehehe!!! Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling Edited by Sheriff Uling, 29 July 2007 - 05:40 PM.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-07-29 17:33:00
Philippines	Pre-nups	POST REMOVED: Per the OP's indirect request... Edited by Sheriff Uling, 29 July 2007 - 06:17 PM.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-07-29 12:14:00
Philippines	Certificate of Non-Marriage	The current Packet 4 does not require the beneficiary to have a CENOMAR. I'm glad that you created this thread because I have to update the most current Packet 4 and add it to the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide. Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-08-01 20:01:00
Philippines	What does it mean when it says Touched?	Please review the VJ Acronyms and USCIS Form Definitions link within my signature. Edited by Sheriff Uling, 03 August 2007 - 01:32 AM.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-08-03 01:32:00
Philippines	website already working	Please read the VIAW NOTE in Section 4.5 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide for alternatives when the Visa Interview Appointments website site is down...	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-08-03 02:07:00
Philippines	Police Cert and nicknames	Hahahaha!!! No, only the name on birth certificate or other legal documents formally changing a person's name are required. That goes for the immigration forms as well... - Cheers!!! Edited by Sheriff Uling, 03 August 2007 - 02:13 AM.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-08-03 02:12:00
Philippines	What exactly is Packet 4?	You can find a modified sample of Packet 4 in paragraph four of Section 4.3 within the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-08-03 02:17:00