ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally!!!!!!!!!
congratulations dekagunda. smile.gif finally.
all aboard to NVC!
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-03-25 19:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about evidence
As long as you have other documentation to back up the authenticity of your marriage you will be fine.

-wedding pics
-Chat logs
-money transfers
-print screen while you are talking
and other helpful stuffs to prove that you have indeed a bonifide marriage.

Good luck.

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-04-27 22:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVISA GRANTED!
Hey Joe,
I'm so happy for you and Kate. You are one of my batchmate.
Congratulations for making it from this process.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-04-27 17:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny October Filers Out There?

Oh! how nice to see some touches here!
I'm glad that some of your cases are now moving so fast.
I am a November filer, but my only concern is that its been 2 months and our status check online is not yet showing in the system. Hay... its a bit of frustration since I also wanted to see if we get a touch or something.

This thread is my my guide though for our progress. and our timeline also changed, and its now 2 months earlier from the old one.


ViVa October-November filers!
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-01-03 19:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy I can't pay the AOS and IV bill at the same time?
QUOTE (loverboy2008 @ May 5 2009, 06:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To me paying the IV fee bill and 70 dollar AOS fee bill turned out to be a night mare and I am still dealing with it. So far i have received two RFEs saying that I need to pay the IV fee bill even though I have paid it and even on the website it says paid. I have also sent them the bank statement but they have not yet fixed the issue. I recommend only paying the IV fee once you receive the IV fee bill. I paid both things at the same time. turned out to be a big mistake.



Why? did you do the same thing? paying it one time, but in two separate transaction?
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-05-09 20:42:00
PhilippinesHas anyone here used FOREX as their cargo service for sending Balikbayan box?
Seasons greetings!

I wonder if anyone here in Philippine forum had sent a package to the Philippines using FOREX. I was scouting around for cargo services to send some goodies to PI then and I came across FOREX that has service in Baton Rouge, LA area through the Filipino Store named Pinay Gigi.

I would love to hear some reviews about their service.

Thank you!

Edited by Cutie_Patootie, 07 December 2010 - 06:17 PM.

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2010-12-07 18:15:00
PhilippinesGot married in PI, Became USC, now divorced

THANK YOU ALL for your inputs!

 

Merkin, this information is so valuable. Thank you very much.

 

My fiance' is natural born USC. 

 

HI everyone,

 

This is a topic that my husband personally experienced.

 

#1. I'm afraid Hank is wrong about the Philippines not to be able to recognize the divorce decree in US coz the previous Filipino filed for it. As long as you are already a USC by the time the divorce was finalized, you are OK for petition for recognition of foreign judgement, in this case, the divorce decree.

 

#2. There's a reason why they want to have her marriage in the Philippines taken out of NSO records and it's because of properties. Although, Marriage in US can be reported via Philippine Consulate in US via report of Marriage, this does not dissolve the previous marriage in the Philippines.

 

Now, although her previous spouse has nothing to do with the property that her and the new spouse will buy in the Philippines (but could be argued in court), as she's legally divorced in US, the next of Kin based on NSO records will be the previous spouse. So, if she dies, the previous husband gets to claim the inheritance.

 

When trying to invest in the Philippines, it is very important that you have your divorce decree recognized in the Philippines.

 

Now, there's one info in this case that i didn't get to know for sure, Is your future husband a natural born USC? if so, he can't own a lot in the Philippines, a condo maybe but with limitations. A foreigner can own a lot in the Philippines only if it was inherited from someone (the only exception).

 

Good luck to you guys but i still would recommend you having your divorce decree recognized. I do know lawyers who can do it for you and I do have the requirements for it too if you want. But you need a lawyer to file the petition for you.

 


Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2014-01-19 10:50:00
PhilippinesGot married in PI, Became USC, now divorced

Good day my fellow Vjrs,

 

Its been quite sometime since I posted in this forum. Its been hectic. SN: (currently processing my mother's paperwork)

 

I have few questions though regarding how family laws covers in the Philippines about my situation.

 

When I filed for divorce, I was being processed to become USC, when the divorce got finalized. I have been with the greatest man I have ever met who is also the father of our unborn child. 

We are planning to get married sometime this year here and also in the Philippines for buying few properties wise.

 

I was told that if the USC spouse filled for divorce, which in our case we were both USC when the divorce got finalized... few of our good friends here said, that i just need to bring the divorce decree  to void my marriage in the Philippines from my ex...

HOW TRUE is this?

 

thank you very much for your inputs.

 

Regards,

 

Cutie_Patootie


Edited by Cutie_Patootie, 18 January 2014 - 03:14 AM.

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2014-01-18 03:13:00
PhilippinesBuilding Filipino Community in the U.S.

I've been here for close to 5 years this November,and I have been back to the Philippines once since I moved to the US permanently.  Even before I moved to the US, I was not as festive like any other Filipinos maybe in the country. It's not until Im on the the brink of my 2nd year in the states I started meeting Filipinos in the surrounding areas. But you always learn it the hard way that its your own roots can do such damaging things to yourself. (Gossiping, backstabbing, and "trying to keep up with the Jones") I've always mind my own business anyway but I gave myself the chance to be acquainted to the Filipino culture and share it with fellow Filipinos in the area but I was pretty disappointed with the outcome.I threw my hands up in the air, and say...Fuss it! I have my white and black friends. wink.png

 

My ex-husband was never truly excited of Filipino culture and its traditions. So it was pretty hard to share events and occasions with him which made me even just shrug off any Philippine holidays. I came from a family who celebrates "notche Buena' (night dinner) by Christmas eve, to only me and him --eating in Olive Garden the night before Christmas.

 

Needless to say, Its important to have Friends esp a group of people that understands and share your own culture. Once you have that circle, choose the ones that you think you can trust, and values friendship. These people are the ones that can make you feel "home" away from home. I am blessed to have few but quality friends to celebrate few Philippine events.

 

 


Edited by Cutie_Patootie, 22 January 2014 - 05:03 AM.

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2014-01-22 04:55:00
PhilippinesQuick & inexpensive Annulment for my fiance?

My Aunt's annulment only took 8 months.. but that was with some strings to pull in the court system and ####### load of money spent approx. $3,000.

Also there was a vj member here who was from this same regional forum who had a successful annulment process. I am friends with her in FB and maybe she can give some info as to who she used as a lawyer and how to start the process.


Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2014-01-27 01:26:00
Philippineswalk in medical (w/o interview sched yet)

 

See the SLEC website for additional documentation. http://www.slec.ph/u...l#required-docs

 

Also, keep in mind that the clock starts to tick for the visa time frame of six months when she completes the medical not from when the visa is issued.  Also, don't forget to get the 20% off medical exam fee if she was a victim of Yolanda.

 

See, I expedite the case for my mom r/t to typhoon Yolanda...

but she is doesn't live close enough to the bad area.. Don't know if the 20% discount would count.


Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2014-01-31 00:55:00
Philippineswalk in medical (w/o interview sched yet)

Advance medical is okay.  That's what I did because of the dreaded sputum exam.  Aside from SLEC's requirements, she must present any email from NVC that shows her MNL case number.

 

ok. So she can present a printed email of the approved Expedite request from me, and possibly printed invoices from NVC?


Edited by Cutie_Patootie, 29 January 2014 - 08:10 PM.

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2014-01-29 20:10:00
Philippineswalk in medical (w/o interview sched yet)
My mother is under expedite processing with nvc right now.

It's been a while since I had my medical back in '08, I was wondering if
St lukes still allows walk in medical examination and what should my mother bring besides her online registration confirmation from st. Lukes.


Thanks!






Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2014-01-29 16:56:00
PhilippinesInterview Schedule for Mom, Also, what to bring?

ok, I will try to call the USEM today. Thanks to DST, I can call earlier than wait 14 hrs till they open. :) 

 

Will call in about an hour and I will throw an update to see what's what.

 


Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2014-03-11 17:32:00
PhilippinesInterview Schedule for Mom, Also, what to bring?

Thanks Hank.

Do you happen to know how to track packages via DHL?


Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2014-03-11 14:22:00
PhilippinesInterview Schedule for Mom, Also, what to bring?

Hello,

 

My mom's paperwork is now in USEM Manila via Expedite processing. I have not heard from USEM regarding mom's interview schedule..

Questions:

 

-Should I call USEM to schedule her interview or They will email me her interview appointment? Or they will call her?

 

-What should she  bring during the time of interview? since she is IR5 (parent of USC) I don't know what kind of "evidences" she needs to have in her possession during the interview. 

 

Thank you very much!


Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2014-03-11 12:37:00
PhilippinesCEAC Ready status for one week now

 

Your mom/you will make the appointment, being your mom is expedited.  

 

Either call or do it online.   You can use the info in my link for this (even if it is for K-1)

 

Thank you so much Hank.


Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2014-03-17 09:46:00
PhilippinesCEAC Ready status for one week now
I, too petitioned my mother. Her case was completed march 6 and was sent also to embassy. Her case has been expedited and until now I have not received her interview schedule appointment although others who are in her same timeline have gotten their schedule already.
I am losing my cool since it has taken the same amount of time compare to the once who didn't expedite their cases.

Why do you think mum still have not been scheduled yet? :(



Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2014-03-17 01:14:00
PhilippinesMedical for Mom, High Blood Pressure issue

Hello,

 

My mother will have her interview on April 4th. Since her paperwork was expedited (I was able to talk to a consul in USEM and get the soonest appointment for her), she didn't have enough time to prepare for medical. It was such a short notice.

Anyway, She has this weird fear of Blood pressure cuffs and doctors. (Its called White coat syndrome) that when she sees BP Cuffs, her BP would shoot to fatal levels. She tried to have her medical last Monday, she had everything done, but her physical examination cos it includes Vital signs...

 

Question:  Anybody here have/had the same situation where you were sent home because of High blood pressure and was asked to get a medical certificate from primary health provider? She's becoming really worried that she will not pass her medical exam and will cause delay on her interview date.  :(

 

 

 

SN: Anyone here have the same Interview date, APRIL 4, 2014, 0630 AM? She would love some company while being processed inside.


Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2014-03-23 16:22:00
PhilippinesStill No Visa delivered- April 4th interviewed
Woohoo!!! visa just delivered at my house. Mom was such a drama queen, crying in tears after everything she went through with this process, specially her nightmare at St.Lukes.

Thank you all for your responses.

Let's Party!!! Congratulations.    smiley-happy110.gif


Thank you!

Yes indeed! Sakin na pulutan.;)





Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2014-04-10 22:13:00
PhilippinesStill No Visa delivered- April 4th interviewed

Now she can do CFO on Monday (get there EARLY) and be ready to board the plane on time.
 
Cngratualtions to you all.
 



Most definitely. Thank you for the reassuring words.

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2014-04-10 13:09:00
PhilippinesStill No Visa delivered- April 4th interviewed

 

2GO is open on Saturday.   :thumbs:

 

Congrats to your mom!!   :dance:

 

whoop whoop!

 

Thanks Hank!


Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2014-04-10 10:46:00
PhilippinesStill No Visa delivered- April 4th interviewed

 

Awesome! :joy:  It should be available for pick-up at MOA on Friday and saturday the latest! Nothing to worry now! 

 

wohoo! thank you Jesus!

 

I was stressing myself over something I shouldn't.

 

Thank you SweetCakes.


Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2014-04-10 10:43:00
PhilippinesStill No Visa delivered- April 4th interviewed

 

CFO is not open on Saturday, and for PDOS for those emigrating is different then for Fiancee and Spouse seminars.

 

Read this link.

 

http://www.cfo.gov.p...-visa&catid=139

 

oh, sorry for the misunderstanding. I was referring about 2GO if they are open until Saturday for possible pick-up.

 

and BTW, out of whim.. i went to 2GO website and track the package, using the CASE NUMBER, and it worked!!!!

 

 

Its now on transit.. it was transmitted yesterday to 2GO courier. 


Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2014-04-10 10:14:00
PhilippinesStill No Visa delivered- April 4th interviewed

 

How old is your mom? If she's above 60 years old, she's exempted to attend the seminar. She or a proxy can register her at CFO ( ~CFO certficate). http://www.cfo.gov.p...inar&Itemid=833

 

However, the CFO sticker is still mandatory when going through immigration's. 

 

There was a holiday on the 9th in PH. By experience & reports here in VJ, passport with visa will be forwarded to 2GO from USEM within 2-3 business days. She might receive a text from 2GO on friday or Saturday, if you guys are from Manila.

 

My mom is only 50. So she still needs to attend the dang seminar.  And yes, are just in Manila.
When I checked the CEAC web, it says that they have issued the visa last April 7th, so discounting the holiday, She could possibly receive a text from 2GO Friday or Saturday?

Are they open though on Saturday? Cos I can just have her pick it up in the 2GO headquarters even.



Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2014-04-10 10:00:00
PhilippinesStill No Visa delivered- April 4th interviewed
From one of Hank's link, it says that mom an actually pick up the sticker at the Airport. But I need to call at least 2 days prior to picking it up.

It's definitely worth a shot. That's why I'll have her call tomorrow and see what she can do with this situation.

I'm just worried that she'll not have enough time when Holy Week starts




Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2014-04-10 09:19:00
PhilippinesStill No Visa delivered- April 4th interviewed

Issued 3 days ago?  Should be any day now for her.
 
Yes she can do CFO without the passport.  Again I am light on the details, but it can be done.  Just that she has to go back there once she has passport to get sticker.  But if you are pressed for time, even if this saves one day it is worth it.
 



Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2014-04-10 09:09:00
PhilippinesStill No Visa delivered- April 4th interviewed

Today is April 10, well within the normal range of the time it takes to deliver the visa.  So don't worry about this being a sign of problems.
 
She can do her CFO before she collects the visa, but she will have to go back when she gets the visa to get her sticker.  But if she is pressed for time, this might save a day or two, so you may want to consider this.
 
What does ustraveldocs say?  Issued yet?  There is a way to track it once it is in the hands of 2Go but I don;t know the details
 
But even if ustraveldocs says issued and 2Go has no record of it, still no need to worry.  It takes some time to make its way from her embassy file to 2Go's delivery system
 
This is government, which has 2 speeds:  Slow and stop.  Private industry would fire anyone who moved this slowly, but for government this speed is just fine.  So please be patient.  It will get there.  Nothing you posted here shows me any sign of trouble.
 









I didn't know she can actually do CFO already without her passport.

What else she needs to bring if she doesn't have the visa/passport packet?

 
You can track progress on the CEAC website (follow the flashing arrow to the link, last tab on right)


I tracked in CEAC web, and it says it's been issued last 7th. I got the 2GO number, I will have my mom call them tomorrow to see if she can actually just pick it up if they have it in possession.
I tracked in CEAC web, and it says it's been issued last 7th. I got the 2GO number, I will have my mom call them tomorrow to see if she can actually just pick it up if they have it in possession.


Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2014-04-10 08:34:00
PhilippinesStill No Visa delivered- April 4th interviewed
Hello, anyone here had your interview last April 4 and still has not receive the isa packet?

My mom was approved lady April 4, and she still has not receive her visa packet.

Is their a way to verify if they have processed it already? Will 2GO send you notification that they receive the packet? Any number to call?

Her flight will be on the 19th, and and I hope she can have her CFO sticker done before her flight.






Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2014-04-10 07:11:00
PhilippinesWhere's your hometown?
QUOTE (SenoritaTeresita @ Mar 5 2009, 10:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (my_panacea = Greg @ Mar 4 2009, 05:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>


And also...It is the home of different endemic species, especially "Rafflesia ', one of the smallest species of Rafflesia, famous for it's smell and size.


Are they the same as the "rafflesia baletei", also found in Camarines Sur?


Yes! However, our mayora right now have it renamed into rafflesia Irigaense. Iriga was once acclaimed because of this flower because its where the biggest rafflesia flower can be found, and also noted as the biggest flower in the world.


QUOTE
I noticed your'e from bicol,is Virac Catanduanes close there or iisang probinsya?we've been there but only stayed for 3 days as beaches are far from the city and looks very isolated...places we visited was Twin Rock beach resorts and some other places i dont remember...


Yes I am from Bicol and Catanduanes is one of the Provinces of Bicol region. Catanduanes though us quite in the edgiest part of bicol where typhoon usually bark on. But it is also known for great beaches around.

Edited by my_panacea = Greg, 05 March 2009 - 12:24 AM.

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-03-05 00:23:00
PhilippinesWhere's your hometown?


And also...It is the home of different endemic species, especially "Rafflesia Irigaense', one of the smallest species of Rafflesia, famous for it's smell and size.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-03-04 04:54:00
PhilippinesWhere's your hometown?
I was fascinated with every wonderful historical fact I read in this thread. So I thought about sharing my hometown as well.

I'm was born in Manila, but raised in my wonderful hometown named, IRIGA CITY . The city of Springs of the Philippines. A city from Bicol Region.




CALVARIO HILL

In ancient times, this place was the lair of the most feared ?aswang? . When the Spanish conquerors came, they built a building where Spanish officials met in this place was called ?Casino Espanol?. During World War II the Japanes built here the watchtower to spot the guerillas. Many Filipinos martyrs were tortured which makes this place doubly significant
Philtranco Transport Heritage Museum
This museum is the first and only one of its kind in the Philippines. It is located at the Philtranco terminal, the old ALATCO (Albert Louis Ammen Transportation Company) compound in the city. Frequented by students, researchers and tourists from all over the country and some parts of th world, the museum offers a historical review of the first and oldest bus company in the Philippines

KINUWARTELAN

Located 7 kilometers away from the city, the Spanish authorities used this as their garison and at the same time prison for insurectos. The ruins of the building still remainDefenders of Bataan and Corregidor Marker
Located at the northeastern corner of Rizal Park, constructed and inaugurated last March 3, 1985 to give honor to Filipinos particularly Bicolanos both living and deceased who fought the Japanese Imperialist Army during World War II unpaid Guerilla Remnants, 6th Army USAFFE and PHILCOM Bicol Area.

Edited by my_panacea = Greg, 04 March 2009 - 04:48 AM.

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-03-04 04:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNo NOA1 yet Anyone with same scenario?
HI mayalar,

Just be patient. Once your check is in cashed. after several weeks, or it may months before you can get a NOA2.
If you received NOA2, that the time NVC received your papers and soon enough they will assign you your case number.
Then NVC will send your papers to the your local USEM manila, once your case is at their system already, you can now pay your DV, and even you haven't have the appointment letter from the USEM, you can call
the embassy call center to schedule an interview.

hope that helps! Good luck in your journey. good.gif
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-09-29 22:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVSC? Any news? PLEASE
wuww, VSC is really ridiculous.
I'm just glad that we got a way out from them.

Goodluck with all your process!
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-01-19 17:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports2 months from NOA1 and NOA2!
Yay! Congratulations!

way to go to NVC huh.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-01-22 05:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 approval letter so soon?
wuww... is this some kindaf fart? that just blows through the Air?...

wow! Congratulations!!!
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-01-14 08:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust I-130 approvals, lets do NVC together.
mellow.gif I wonder what century will our case be completed when my husband and I finally send our papers next week then it end up in Vermont? sleep.gif
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-10-29 06:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThe Stupid RFE Thread
Category: AOS

RFE: The whole AOS packet. --- As the beneficiary, I sent the DS230 first. Instead of the AOS. I mailed the DS230 assuming that my husband will be able send the AOS the same day, but it turned out to be after 1 good month. So they first look from us the AOS. They issued us RFE.

Lesson learned: Follow the guides. tongue.gif
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2009-08-06 00:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 to NOA2 Timeline
QUOTE (jveli @ May 13 2008, 12:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (my_panacea = Greg @ May 12 2008, 02:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WOW!!! I saw someone's petition Merriam and Alain, they got approved after A DAY??? can that be true? what did they do???


Well wouldn't that be a kick in butt if it were true. I am just so tired of all this waiting...having our lives in limbo.



How I wish NVC process ours as fast as like their petition. It's kinda unfair that they let us wait like a lifetime waiting for an approval and case completed. However, I am so happy for Merriam and Alain for having a very short journey.

More power for all of Us!

Good thing comes, for those who waits....

Edited by my_panacea = Greg, 12 May 2008 - 05:58 PM.

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-05-12 17:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 to NOA2 Timeline
WOW!!! I saw someone's petition Merriam and Alain, they got approved after A DAY??? can that be true? what did they do???
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-05-12 01:04:00