ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesDS-157 Question 9 - Years of Visits Overseas
CB

The way in which you proposed to display the work history seems reasonable to me. At least, I would have asked my wife to do the same. By the by, it's not unusual for companies to send workers in the Philippines to training to other countries (especially if the company originated in another land). The CO will probably touch on that conversation briefly, or may not. However, it seems interesting enough to cover if I were the CO. One last thing, you did not correlate the title of this thread to your questions/statements. So, I will presume that your lady's work history was not completely listed on the G-325, during the Petition Stage, and it will vary a tad on the DS-157, during the K1 Visa Stage.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

Edited by Sheriff Uling, 03 July 2007 - 11:41 PM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-07-03 23:40:00
PhilippinesI know, I know .. but I did it anyways ..
CB:

Don't worry!

We did the same thing only because we received a great deal and the re-booking fee was $25. So, we could not pass up on it. A friend of ours (on VJ) not only received a great deal but had a $0.00 re-booking fee with the carrier they used. It is a gamble, but life is all about how much risk is acceptable for you.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

NOTE: I am not posting as an advocate for purchasing plane tickets before the visa is approved.

Edited by Sheriff Uling, 28 June 2007 - 02:19 PM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-06-28 14:18:00
PhilippinesDoes the medical need any of the other papers?
Don't forget the most important paper...... CASH!!! ;)

Edited by Sheriff Uling, 07 July 2007 - 03:32 AM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-07-07 03:31:00
PhilippinesMedical at St.Lukes ,Manila
Flakeman...

Have your fiancee call SLEC. There should not be any problems re-scheduling the medical exam, besides SLEC is first come, first served and if your fiancee has her appointment letter already, then it's smooth sailing, as stated by AnneiyAndJacky.

Please review SECTION 4.6 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

Edited by Sheriff Uling, 07 July 2007 - 12:13 PM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-07-07 12:01:00
PhilippinesMonday is Mylene's Interview ..
Hurry!!! You still have time to cancel the petition... LOL! Just kidding. Best of luck to you... I'm sure everything will go smoothly. - Cheers!!!

Edited by Sheriff Uling, 08 July 2007 - 04:59 PM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-07-08 14:13:00
PhilippinesNVC email add?
Dang...

I'm not going to ignore it... You evidently have not read Section 4.2 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide. Shame on you. That's OK! You get a warning this time, but I will ticket you on the next offense. :P

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

Edited by Sheriff Uling, 09 July 2007 - 04:53 AM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-07-09 04:52:00
Philippinesplease advise how to talk agent
Jarl...

I have never pressed seven (7) before dialing the extension. Also, it is recommended that you call between 7:30am - 8:00am. If you continue having difficulties getting through to someone, then dial 0 for the operator and ask for the Immigrant Visa Unit. Remember, they are always on the phone and it appears that each section only has one - two lines. Good luck...

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-07-09 02:29:00
PhilippinesUSC Bicycle Announcement

Not a good joke.

That's it... You are not getting a X-mas card this year... :lol:
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-07-03 23:57:00
PhilippinesUSC Bicycle Announcement

:blink:

Don't worry! Your wife is Vietnamese. Therefore, you are safe from the dreaded Pinay bicycle bandids... Hehehehe!!!

Edited by Sheriff Uling, 03 July 2007 - 11:44 PM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-07-03 23:43:00
PhilippinesUSC Bicycle Announcement
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR UNITED STATES CITIZEN'S

If you are engaged and planning on marrying a Filipina, please sell, giveaway, or destroy all bicycles before she arrives, even if she can't ride one. Organizations are working diligently to get this message posted on the Department of State website as well as the Manila Embassy Website. A manhunt has started for several missing Filipinas that are 4'9" - 5'6", 100 - 125lbs, black hair, and brown eyes. All last seen riding bicycles fleeing from the bonds of matrimony, if you have any information on these rideaway brides, please contact your local authorities or ICE immediately.
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-07-03 23:20:00
PhilippinesVermont? ( What is going on)
Even mighty Rome fell, it should not be long. This is one of the hardest parts of the process... the waiting in anticipation of what you are uncertain of.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-07-02 19:02:00
PhilippinesWhat's an NBI clearance?

What's an NBI clearance?

It's a huge sale that happens once a year.... Hehehehehe!!!!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-07-11 09:45:00
PhilippinesMylene's Interview Experience ..
Very cool! Thank you so much for sharing...
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-07-12 21:35:00
Philippinesyipeeeeee.......
I screamed the same thing because, at that stage of the game, receiving that visa was the next best thing to.... (you figure it out) Hehehehehe!!!!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-07-16 19:19:00
PhilippinesCenomar
Charlie...

The USE staff randomly requests the CENOMAR. I'm not sure of the rhyme or reason for the madness. However, the CENOMAR is a requirement, per Packet 4. If the USE staff requests to see a copy and the beneficiary does not have it, that is grounds for an AR until that documentation is supplied (if the USE elects to do so).

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-06-27 19:19:00
PhilippinesFinace turned away by CFO

Per the thread posted here stating she can take the CFO class anytime. I sent her down there to get it done.
They sent her away and told her that she needed her visa first. Since she will most likely be flying out the day of the Visa I dont think we will have time.

What gives???????


6.2 Beneficiaries are required to attend a CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminar that are held in Manila and Cebu, whichever is more convenient, before traveling abroad (the corresponding links within my signature). Attending the CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminar is a Philippine government requirement which states, "Per Republic Act 8239 and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Order 28-94, Filipinos proceeding abroad as fiancé(e)s and spouses of foreign nationals are required to attend the CFO's guidance and counseling programs... " For more info [CLICK HERE]. The Guidance and Counceling Seminar may be taken at any time and the certificate given at the conclusion of the seminar does not expire. Please check out this instructional information on the PRISM Guidance and Counceling Seminar experience [CLICK HERE] (Thx Sillygirl).

Epiphany...

It sure looks like you had an epiphany. Hehehehe!!!

Seriously, my wife, then fiancee, went to the PRISM (in Manila) to attend the "Guidance and Counseling Seminar" without her visa. However, she needed to have two forms of ID and her birth certificate, which required a zerox copy and the original of the BC. Nothing more... Nothing less... Once she received her visa, she went down to the CFO (in Manila), with her G&C Certificate, visa, ID, and fee to receive the CFO sticker within her visa (the CFO did request a copy of the visa and ID before processing the visa to include the CFO sticker).

This is the part about this process that I don't like because, at times, these things happen when you run into someone who does not understand the processs. Whereas, a routine requirement becomes a hassle for others to get accomplished. I recommend calling the CFO beforehand (which I will add to the guide) to ensure that no problems arise upon the visit.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

p.s. - Which location did your fiancee go to Manila or Cebu?

Thanks I did call them and spoke to a kind man named Mr Dennis? He said she can come down tomorrow and he would make sure she got in.

My girl is very timid and shy. If someone tells her to go away she goes away. I have had to call several places over there to "FIX" things. Once the very determined "American" gets on the phone with the person causing my girl problems the problem gets fixed right away.

Im like a semi-friendly pit bull when someone causes my gal problems. :)

Epiphany...

Thank goodness you were able to get a hold of someone that understands the process! Oh, by the by, I know exactly what you mean because I had my wife call me as soon as she had any problems. So I had been talking to people while she waited for me to straighten things out. It's a shame that it had to come down to me getting into someone's backside in order to get things done, but that's what it came down too. Hopefully, you will not have anymore problems overall while she is in the Phil.

Good luck...

Sheriff Uling
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-07-17 02:28:00
PhilippinesFinace turned away by CFO

Per the thread posted here stating she can take the CFO class anytime. I sent her down there to get it done.
They sent her away and told her that she needed her visa first. Since she will most likely be flying out the day of the Visa I dont think we will have time.

What gives???????


6.2 Beneficiaries are required to attend a CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminar that are held in Manila and Cebu, whichever is more convenient, before traveling abroad (the corresponding links within my signature). Attending the CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminar is a Philippine government requirement which states, "Per Republic Act 8239 and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Order 28-94, Filipinos proceeding abroad as fiancé(e)s and spouses of foreign nationals are required to attend the CFO's guidance and counseling programs... " For more info [CLICK HERE]. The Guidance and Counceling Seminar may be taken at any time and the certificate given at the conclusion of the seminar does not expire. Please check out this instructional information on the PRISM Guidance and Counceling Seminar experience [CLICK HERE] (Thx Sillygirl).

Epiphany...

It sure looks like you had an epiphany. Hehehehe!!!

Seriously, my wife, then fiancee, went to the PRISM (in Manila) to attend the "Guidance and Counseling Seminar" without her visa. However, she needed to have two forms of ID and her birth certificate, which required a zerox copy and the original of the BC. Nothing more... Nothing less... Once she received her visa, she went down to the CFO (in Manila), with her G&C Certificate, visa, ID, and fee to receive the CFO sticker within her visa (the CFO did request a copy of the visa and ID before processing the visa to include the CFO sticker).

This is the part about this process that I don't like because, at times, these things happen when you run into someone who does not understand the processs. Whereas, a routine requirement becomes a hassle for others to get accomplished. I recommend calling the CFO beforehand (which I will add to the guide) to ensure that no problems arise upon the visit.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

p.s. - Which location did your fiancee go to Manila or Cebu?

Edited by Sheriff Uling, 17 July 2007 - 02:07 AM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-07-17 02:00:00
Philippinesst. luke's
Imaskin you how in the hell did you loose the DS-3025? You could always tell USCIS that the dog ate it. Hehehehehehe!!!!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-07-17 20:50:00
PhilippinesAOS (K-3 & K-4)
IP...

Hmmm... No! ;) You must file the I-751 in order to liff the conditions of residence within 90 days of the second year anniversay, using the expiration date listed on the two-year greencard. Once the I-751 is approved, a renewable 10 year greencard will be issued.

By the by, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

Edited by Sheriff Uling, 20 July 2007 - 02:05 PM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-07-19 23:19:00
Philippinesanyone from PI exp. big delay after NOA2
EVERYONE!!! It's a hard, long, and angonizing wait after the NOA2 (please read Section 4.2 and Section 4.3 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide). What you can do in the meantime is begin filling out the forms, acquire a few copies of your birth certificate, and obtain your passport (if you don't have one already).

Edited by Sheriff Uling, 20 July 2007 - 07:45 PM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-07-20 19:44:00
PhilippinesIs it safe to send jewelries thru mail?

Hi guys,
Was planning to send my ring there this week is it safe if i send my ring there Philippines to America..???? Am using EMS..

I can tell that you are a hopeless romantic and/or overtly naive. :devil: :no: :lol: In either case, I would not recommend sending it through the mail...
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-07-21 23:18:00
PhilippinesNO PICTURES ON THE FIRST MEETING
Oppsss!!! Had too many windows open...

Edited by Sheriff Uling, 20 July 2007 - 11:07 AM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-07-20 11:06:00
PhilippinesNO PICTURES ON THE FIRST MEETING

Hi! We got LOTS of PICTURES on our second meeting. Me and my fiance, pictures with his and my family. Almost everywhere we went. Just having trouble on our first meeting. Thanks for all the replies! I'll definitely update you if I made it or not. I want to think positive.

Goodness! Why didn't you write that the first time... Oh, you like the excitement or maybe we should have read between the lines. :thumbs: In either case, get to work because you have a lot of work to do. :wacko:

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-07-19 23:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
Gomez Gomez Gomez Gomez Gomez... That's me rooting for you... I'm seeing one special word in your future...

APPROVED!!!

You don't have to thank me... I'm sure the checks in the mail... LOL!!!

Edited by Uling, 05 November 2006 - 01:01 AM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-11-05 00:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
It's the unofficial Novmeber Buy Your Plane Ticket Early Visa Pick-up Pre-Party. LOL!!!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-11-03 23:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
YnaYeBa0808 is YYB...
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-11-03 21:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
The USE and Department of State suggest (highly recommend) that couples do NOT purchase plane tickets, do NOT quit your job, and/or do NOT sell your belongings before you have the visa in-hand. However, I don't care what they say because we will be approved (LOL). I purchased refundable tickets at a great price with a nominal re-booking fee if the departure date needs to change. YYB has an even sweeter deal because she can change her flight at no additional cost. I will NOT advice that you do what we did, but you do have that option (at your own risk).

Edited by Uling, 03 November 2006 - 09:01 PM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-11-03 21:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
roymcn3rd and K3_IR - My fiancee will be at SLEC on Tuesday while your beloved ones are getting their vaccinations. Roymcn3rd, I keep calling my fiancee in at all hours of the day to go over things that I remember about the process to assure that we are on the same page. Although, I'm calm my fiancee has been as cool as the other side of the pillow, which is great. We're at the last leg of the race and it's time to give it all we've got. I'm excited! Cheers!!!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-11-03 20:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

gratz tita, hope we are right behind you! :thumbs: :clock:


Also when it’s time to adjust status, the USCIS instructions in Form I-485 about fiances “who had a medical taken within the past year” leaves plenty of room for interpretation. Some US Civil Surgeons insist that the medical is valid only for 6 months. I’d much rather that I have medical that is within the “6-month” validity to erase any ambiguity on the interpretation of the instructions.

See, i was right after all :P

JUST A REMINDER (FYI)- Especially if your honey is traveling without you to the states, please don't forget about the extra cost with the Phil Travel Tax of $1,620PHP and the Airport Fee of about $550PHP.

I thought if you bought the ticket in the Philippines they added the travel tax on it. I could be wrong tho, but i thought our quotes had that. :help:

I could not pay the Phil Travel Tax from here in the states... my fiancee must do that but I'm not sure whether she pays that at the PAL Ticketing office or at the airport (I have another research assignment... thanks a lot windchaser LOL..). However, the Airport Fee is only collected at the airport. Cheers!!

windchaser - I wrote the PAL Ticketing Office in Manila because she has not picked up the ticket yet. Therefore I'm not sure whether the Philippine government requires the Travel Tax to be paid when the ticket is surrendered to the traveler or at the airport before departure (that's my assignment to figure out and report back... not unless someone else knows the answer).

Edited by Uling, 03 November 2006 - 12:12 PM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-11-03 12:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview


Does my fiancee need to fast the day before the medical exam?

No

Darn! I wanted to tease her with all the delicious food that I would be eating. Thanks a lot "john_and_marlene" for ruining my fun. Just kidding! LOL! I appreciate your help. Cheers!!!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-11-03 11:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
Does my fiancee need to fast the day before the medical exam?
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-11-03 05:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
JUST A REMINDER (FYI)- Especially if your honey is traveling without you to the states, please don't forget about the extra cost with the Phil Travel Tax of $1,620PHP and the Airport Fee of about $550PHP.
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-11-02 21:25:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
titakey - Congrats! By the by, K1 Visas are only delivered by hot air ballon to celebrates, royalty, and some heads of state. LOL! Cheers!!!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-11-02 19:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

Does the Embassy have an official policy on this or is it just rumor/speculation? We're thinking we will do it 2 or 3 weeks in advance but we could do it 4 or 5 weeks in advance if we got the letter that early.

You don't need the "official letter" from the USE in order to take the medical exam. The USE person (Lorainne) in the Immigrant Visa Unit gave me the advice of not taking the medical exam too far out from the visa interview, but 4 -5 weeks out should definitely be acceptable. However, I have not read anything official on the medical exam policies beside what comes in Packet 4. I would also be interested if anyone has stumbled across the official rules, memorandums, or policies on this matter.

Edited by Uling, 02 November 2006 - 01:51 PM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-11-02 13:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

Why would it be advisable to take the medical not more than a month before the interview? Is there something else we should be concerned about?

It's advisable not to take the medical exam no more than a month before the interview because the results could be rendered obsolete, which will require the beneficiary to retake the medical exam. And there is nothing else to be worried about that I know of...

Any takers on the last question by Goodman...?
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-11-02 12:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

It wouldn't seem as if we had an sort of choice when the medical exam is as it was scheduled for Nov 27th, a week before the interview.

It does appear that way but SLEC is first come first serve so they are all about money and don't really care when you show up. You can call SLEC and let them know that you want to make an earlier appointment or you can just show up. The USE informed me that the medical exam date scheduled on your letter is really the drop dead date to get it accomplished and that it's preferred if we could take it beforehand.
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-11-02 10:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

...Now I have to deal with my montly period falling within this 1st week of Nov...

That's the very reason that my Luv could not go this week. Not to mention (which has been noted before) there has been at least one holiday for the past few weeks and we are also attempting to minimize the necessity for several trips to Manila (medical exam, vaccination, guidance and counceling session, visa interivew, visa pick-up, CFO stamp, plane ticket, and ect). Manila is the one stop shop. It will all work out, but for those who have time, please don't wait or get pigeon holed into last minute heroics.

annie19 - OH HELL NO! As soon as Lorraine finds out you are the beneficiary, you will treated worse than my ancestors did in the slavery days. Do yourself a favor and have your honey call.

Edited by Uling, 02 November 2006 - 01:48 AM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-11-02 01:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
YYB - LOL! I actually called SLEC the other day to find out when the medical exam would be delivered to the USE since we are holding to the 7th of Nov medical exam (they will deliver the information on the 9th of Nov). I was just attempting to ease my now troubled and idle mind since Veteran's Day is the 10th of Nov I became concerned... So today I called USE (Lorraine) to inquire if there would be a problem filing the information so that it would be available for the Consular Officer. She emphatically assured me that it would not be a problem.

EVERYONE - Please Note... Do yourselves a favor and take the medical exam at least two weeks before your interview but no more than a month before... In hindsight that's what I should have worked out for and with my Baby.

Edited by Uling, 02 November 2006 - 12:18 AM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-11-02 00:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

Is US embassy closed today? In manila?

All Saints Day was yesterday... The USE was open today because I spoke to the woman in the IVU.

Edited by Uling, 01 November 2006 - 11:31 PM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-11-01 23:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
K3_IR - I have also read that 3 passport photos are required for SLEC... So I told my fiancee to take 6 just in case. LOL!!! It's always better to have more than less. Can anyone that recently had their medical exam let us know the real deal? Cheers!!!

p.s. - Yeah! It's November!!! I'm as happy as the little boy bouncing in my avatar.

Edited by Uling, 01 November 2006 - 09:02 PM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-11-01 21:02:00