ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsRFE responce!
On july 2,2009 i got a email saying i got a rfe.So, i looked at my paperwork and saw i forgot to check a box for a question.So,i overnight sent a new i-129f.With everything checked.I still havent gotten the rfe in the mail yet.But i just got this in email.


Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Response to request for evidence received, and case processing
has resumed.

On July 10, 2009, we received your response to our request for evidence. We will
notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If
you move while this case is pending, call customer service. You should expect to
receive a written decision or written update within 60 days of the date we
received your response unless fingerprint processing or an interview are
standard parts of case processing and have not yet been completed, in which case
you can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done. This
case is at our VERMONT SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check
processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process
your case. Just follow the link below to register.


Does this mean i guessed and sent the right information?Funny thing about it, they got my updated i-129f on july 6th,2009.So, should i just ignore the rfe i will get in the mail,since i got this email?

I find it amazing how slow it takes for them to send mail and update things.They said they sent the rfe on July 2,2009.Are they using bubba's mule to drop off mail?


SamAndDorothyMalePhilippines2009-07-11 04:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports4 touches in a row
Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On August 14, 2009, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.



Finally, i checked my mail before i went to bed i got that.This process will test your nerve,but i am happy that step is over with :)To the rest hang in there.

SamAndDorothyMalePhilippines2009-08-15 04:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports4 touches in a row
Well, i got another touch today after exactly 30 days since my last touch july 15th and 35 days since my case resumed july 10th from a rfe.

I droped off my release consent for the senator office aug 11th.I am going to give them a call next tuesday and see if they know anything.I wish this process wasnt so hidden and everything was in plan sight.Without keep you guessing.And most of all consistant.Not this couple has to wait 1 year, and this one only waits 2 months.

Anyways, so what do you think is happening now?

SamAndDorothyMalePhilippines2009-08-14 16:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports4 touches in a row
Well its been 22 days since my last touch.I called nvc and they havent gotten anything.Do you really have to wait 60 days after you you case starts back up frok a rfe?I also contacted my senator and was told they would send me a release form to look into the case.Havent gotten that yet either, sounds like a trend?


I am going back to see my honey in Sept,and i would love to be able to bring a copy of the noa2 with me.So, she can atleast go to her medical and get that out the way.

What do you guys think?I my case resumed on July 10th,from a rfe.I got 4 touches in a row,last was July 15th,and 22 days have passed and notta.Could it been approved and just sitting in a basket waiting for a group to be mailed out?

SamAndDorothyMalePhilippines2009-08-06 16:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports4 touches in a row
In the last 4 days, i have had a touch everyday,even on a sunday.I hope that is a good sign that my noa2 is coming.I still never got my rfe in the mail,but i did get a email saying my case resumed.I guessed and sent them a fresh i-129f.I guess they never sent it out.

My question is if they sent me a email on the 2nd about a rfe,they got my responce on the 6th.And sent me a email on the 10 saying my case was resumed.So,they must not send the mail out the day they send the email saying you got a rfe?If they did i would have gotten it by now.

Anyways, i am thankfull something is going on with my paperwork.Anyone else experienced so many touches together?
SamAndDorothyMalePhilippines2009-07-15 17:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary filers who have NOT gotten NOA2

121 days and zip!!!
SamAndDorothyMalePhilippines2009-06-10 18:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved finally!
kicking.gif finally kicking.gif

Its been a long road,but its over with.Now,just waiting till she hops on a plane and start the whole aos and all the rest of the stuff.My advice to people just starting or still waiting.Its a long road and just be prepared for it.Your day will come!
SamAndDorothyMalePhilippines2009-09-24 16:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2
NOA2 was approved july 24 2008.How long before the NVC gets and forwards to the US embassay?How will i know when it gets to and leaves the NVC ? its a k1 visa.
Michael and LeaMalePhilippines2008-07-31 17:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhooo Hooo!!!!

So very happy for you both!!!


daliroyaFemaleTunisia2013-05-30 23:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports200+ days and counting, NOA2 please?

I agree with what everyone else has said. Do all you can as far as e-mailing, calling and following up. Things do get lost. We had combo/card from Aug 2012-April 2013. In May I called to see what happened to the green card. They filed a inquiry and we had the green card within 10 days! So it is important to keep calling but PATIENCE is the hardest part of this.

 

During the waiting period from the time we applied for the K-1 and his arrival, it seemed like centuries. Now when I say we filed in Aug, interviewed in February and he was here in April, it seems so quick. It's all perspective. Stay busy, use the time to prepare!  Now that he's here, we both work so hard, that sometimes we laugh and wish for our "online" time when we had eyes only for each other! hahahah...it's all worth it. Good luck!


daliroyaFemaleTunisia2013-08-31 10:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportssame-sex interview today...VISA APPROVED

I'm so excited to hear that! My son and son-in-law are waiting their turn. They've been living in another country all these years because that country recognizes their marriage. NOW, my son can finally return to the family with his spouse! Great times!! Enjoy your lives together!

 


daliroyaFemaleTunisia2013-12-07 22:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFinally ...got NOA2

Congrats! Yes, the rest of the process is faster. The long part is over! Best wishes!


dreyes78MaleBelarus2013-05-07 04:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril Filers 2013 K1

welcome to the wait =) Let's hope for a quick and speedy processing! What's your service center?


Oh ya, sorry. Ours is going through the Vermont Service Center.
dreyes78MaleBelarus2013-04-23 08:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril Filers 2013 K1
April 2 filer, Received NOA1. Just waiting now...
dreyes78MaleBelarus2013-04-18 03:31:00
Philippinesfirst day in US.
QUOTE (Rose&Corey @ Mar 25 2009, 02:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello finally im here with my love.we arrived here monday 10pm.we got home at 3am.coz we wait so long in immigration.fell in line for 2 hrs then they checked my pasport and my packet.then after that they told us to fall in line for secondary checked.wait for our turn.then after that they checked my papers waiting again i think we wait 1 hr b4 i heared my name.then they gived the cd result of my medical in st.lukes and fall in line again for customs thats it but it take so long.waaaa.cold here my nose gets dry my skin.still ajusting.

just want to thank all the vj members who helped us.thank you.godbless.

tomorrow have welcome party here with our pinay neighbor.and on saturday welcome party again with my husband friends.and on sunday my father in law will come over here to meet maybe we will go out for lunch.still cant believe that im here na.right now i not feel home sick.hehehhe.cant sleep waaaaaa .any help adviced or question just send me a msg.i will try to help.ok.i will try to sleep to late here na. kicking.gif kicking.gif


Hi, welcome to USA. you will always be sleepy during the day, that was my experienced before but after 2 weeks my body clock change and i have a very good night sleep. it will not take longer to feel cold it is spring already. you are lucky not to experience winter it was more colder, will make your skin and face dry and might have some rashes too. Enjoy the party.


Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-03-25 10:33:00
PhilippinesLa pang result
QUOTE (davra @ Mar 24 2009, 07:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello VJ's members...8th weeks ko na waiting for my sputum culture result,tumawag friend ko sa st.lukes on my behalf kasi parang di ko kakayanin kung ano man ang sasabihin ng st.lukes,pero sabi la pa daw ang result...My schedule to call is on APRIL 1,i am thinking to call back again on monday next week,sana meron na at sana talaga NEGA para matapos na ang paghihirap na'to,sobrang nakakakaba talaga..Ask ko lang dun sa mga nakadanas ng sputum test,sa tingin nyo kaya NEGA na,huhuhuhu.. crying.gif


Hi, dont worry. try to call again next week or on april 1 kasi 2 months talaga ang incubation to have a final results, im sure it will be negative. i think they will inform you a month after your sputum if it is positive on "AFB Smears" in don't know the meaning..hehehe. mine was negative from AFB smears to MTB cultures until 8 weeks of incubation. Good luck to your interview. star_smile.gif
Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-03-25 16:35:00
PhilippinesAPPROVED!
QUOTE (craigscomputer @ Mar 24 2009, 10:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just called the embassy and asked about the pink slip, and paying for the Air21 delivery. They said it still needs to go through a review? and that can take up to four weeks? Can anyone enlighten me on this?



Congrats!!! good.gif
Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-03-25 17:02:00
Philippinesvaccination is it necessary?
QUOTE (ja.da @ Mar 25 2009, 10:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Im wondering how much it would cost me to do the avccination in the US...thats the only thing i am worried about...I could have ahd it back in the philippines during my medical exam but because of the dummy thought i had that i would take days to finish series of vaccinations, made me decide to have it done in the US instead...I was sucha dummy...and of course, we have spent alot already going through this whole process and i just dont want to add more expenses...I pity my fiance.



Don'd worry, you can have your vaccination at your local health office here in the US. I had mine here and it was free. God Bless...
Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-03-25 17:14:00
PhilippinesNeed Help about the K1 Visa Packet
QUOTE (pasaway na angel @ Mar 26 2009, 09:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
oh... thanks.

i got paranoid coz when i was at the embassy waiting for my interview, they were showing instructions on tv on how to handle the visa package. it was shown there that there is a sealed plastic with a document inside which you are supposed to photocopy or something.

well, i guess it is not for k1 visa.

blush.gif


just photocopy your passport/visa so that you will have copies for CFO seminar. leave also some copies to your family for future reference..
Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-03-26 09:21:00
PhilippinesInterview
QUOTE (ShdwKnght @ Mar 26 2009, 09:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Vj Family..


I just want to share my happiness that my husband and I feel right this time. I passed my IR-1 visa interview last march 25, the pre-screener was seems to be nice and also the CO she was very nice too. God is Good to us.


thank you. Maddy


Congratulations!!! I wish that our will receive your visa soon... smile.gif
Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-03-26 09:49:00
PhilippinesDo you find this irritating?
QUOTE (sweetFM @ Mar 24 2009, 10:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Nelly228 @ Mar 24 2009, 11:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (melissa/martin @ Mar 24 2009, 09:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello again to my fellow visajourney goers! Hope you are all ok and happy with your loved ones! I know it's hard to be separated but I hope for those who are still waiting for their visas, you'll get it soon! Just always be positive smile.gif

Anyways, I just one question and need your opinion about this. Do you guys find it so irritating (or seems not right) when your fellow Pinays ask you this "uy hanap mo naman ako ng papa dyan... or sino ang irereto mo sa akin dyan?" -translation- (hey, could you find me a lover there? or do you have somebody who you can introduce me to?" It really turns me off when my friends,so-called friends or even just somebody i worked with at the office ask me those. It seems for me that they only want a ticket to go to the USA. Sounds like it for me... but this is just my opinion. I might be getting paranoid too from not having enough sleep. lol No pms yet! Can't help but to think.. can't you find your own man? headbonk.gif

Just want to know your opinion about this kind of attitude.



just smile at them...dont get irritated. just tell them "it is my destiny to met my husband outside the phils... I dont know about yours... only God knows... smile.gif


Well said. good.gif good.gif I like this statement and will used it(if you don't mind) everytime I will be ask that kind of stupid question.


good.gif i dont mind at all. smile.gif
Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-03-25 15:40:00
PhilippinesDo you find this irritating?
QUOTE (melissa/martin @ Mar 24 2009, 09:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello again to my fellow visajourney goers! Hope you are all ok and happy with your loved ones! I know it's hard to be separated but I hope for those who are still waiting for their visas, you'll get it soon! Just always be positive smile.gif

Anyways, I just one question and need your opinion about this. Do you guys find it so irritating (or seems not right) when your fellow Pinays ask you this "uy hanap mo naman ako ng papa dyan... or sino ang irereto mo sa akin dyan?" -translation- (hey, could you find me a lover there? or do you have somebody who you can introduce me to?" It really turns me off when my friends,so-called friends or even just somebody i worked with at the office ask me those. It seems for me that they only want a ticket to go to the USA. Sounds like it for me... but this is just my opinion. I might be getting paranoid too from not having enough sleep. lol No pms yet! Can't help but to think.. can't you find your own man? headbonk.gif

Just want to know your opinion about this kind of attitude.



just smile at them...dont get irritated. just tell them "it is my destiny to met my husband outside the phils... I dont know about yours... only God knows... smile.gif

Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-03-24 14:30:00
Philippineswhat is procedure at POE?
QUOTE (craigscomputer @ Mar 25 2009, 11:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Since I will be flying soon to pick up my fiancee and fly back with her, I thought it would be a good time to ask about the procedures at any POE (we will fly in either San Francisco or Los Angeles).

Can people who have just gone through that give us an idea of what to expect?

Thanks in advance


if i remebered correctly, i travelled alone bcause my honey was busy at his work and can not file VL. so, i fall in line at the non-USC section and then give them my visa packet and passport/visa. i had my fingerscanning, picture taken and the officer ask me to go immigration office for checking, instructions and stamp my passport with the date of my arrival with I-94 stapled and the officer says "Welcome to America".. smile.gif
Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-03-26 09:02:00
PhilippinesVJ members, i need your help
QUOTE (HappyDancer @ Mar 27 2009, 02:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I tried that number and I swear the person on that extension was not happy at all. sad.gif She said that line is supposed to be for US based callers ONLY... sad.gif (stern tone made me cringe)



yes, they will not accomodate you...if the USC will call them they are so polite...pasensya ka na sa kababayan natin!!! try to ask your petitioner to call them..good luck..
Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-03-27 15:03:00
PhilippinesWithdrawal of Application
QUOTE (MercyandBill @ Mar 21 2009, 05:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does anyone know what this means legally or what can be done about it?

My Fiancée was railroaded into signing a Withdrawal of Application on Feb.10 at her second interview at the Manila Embassy. Four other Fiancées where given the same treatment the same day and all signed the Withdrawal of Applications. All were given the same all day treatment by four separate investigators. This cannot be an isolated incident. They must be doing it to a lot of fiancées. My fiancée signed for completely bogus reasons and did not even read the papers that were given to her She said that she just wanted to get out of there so bad that she would have signed anything so I am not completely sure what she had signed. She is a simple farm girl from Eastern Samar and very sweet. She was to busy bawling when she came out of the interview to make much sense out of what she said.

I am absolutely furious about how they treated her.

Does anyone know what recourse we have and can she Withdraw her Withdrawal. They threatened her with her being investigated and possibly going to jail if they found anything and I asked her what she would go to jail for and she did not really know maybe she thought for filing for a Visa and I asked her where the jail was and she thought maybe it was in the back of the Embassy.

It is not right what they are doing and by what I can tell it is not correct by USCIS Guidelines also.

see;http://www.fletc.gov/training/programs/legal-division/the-informer/research-by-subject/miscellanious/aliencriminalwithoutconviction.pdf

In my fiancées case she committed no violation of the law but because of her kind and gentle nature she was talked into admitting to a crime she did not commit and I think they are doing this to a lot of Filipinos.

It says in the guidelines that an adequate definition of the crime must be explained in understandable terms including all essential elements and an explanation of the crime in understandable terms and neither of these were explained to her. I am not much for getting her off on a technicality when she did nothing wrong and the only ones that did anything wrong was the US Embassy. But it may help the many, many of others that are being railroaded I believe every day.

She had an over zealous interrogator that just wanted to get admissions no matter what it took.

If you have advice for us or you want to tell us of your experiences with the second interview. Or if your Fiancée got railroaded also please post it here. I have been doing a lot of research on this subject and I have found some interesting case law on the subject and I would like to hear your responses.



Angeles City is too far from Eastern Samar to be a waitresssss??? of all places?? you can be a waitress in other places like cebu or tacloban? I think US embassy conducted a backdround investigation before interview and they found out something about the history of your fiancee. Are you sure she was not a prostitutes before you met her? Well, if you really love her, go to the phils. and stay there longer and investigate. If she really honest with you she will tell you the truth. Maybe by staying there will help for her application of visa next time. Good luck to you and your fiancee.

Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-03-25 12:44:00
Philippinespinay..be counted in this thread
QUOTE (Tahoma @ Mar 24 2009, 03:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Richard90027 @ Mar 24 2009, 10:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Generally, provincial schools are of poorer quality than those of Manila and students who transfer from provincial schools to the capital often do not do well. Provincial students also do not get as much practice speaking or reading English and so are disadvantaged.


I disagree. I finished my 2 degrees in the province and I am confident with my English skills. I know a lot of people who studied in the province and are now very successful on their own fields.

Please try not to make any generalizations.

On the other hand, Filipinos put high value on education. No one can take it away from us. But this does not mean that we can look down on other people who do not have a college degree. ~Chinook


good.gif good.gif good.gif good.gif good.gif you are correct...chinook.
Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-03-24 15:31:00
Philippinespinay..be counted in this thread
QUOTE (alienlovechild @ Feb 25 2009, 09:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I listened to the speech of President Obama last night. He said that america is one of the developed countries with high college drop outs.

I am just curious if the pinay members here in VJ are also college drop outs, which I think may not be true. I guess there are many pinays, who are here in america, are educated and even college/masters degree holder.

If you are a college/masters degree holder, you're invited to join in this thread and be counted. This is just for fun. You deserve to be recognized! star_smile.gif


Count me in BSC-Accounting. Im planning to take cosmetology "kasi mahal mag paganda dito sa US". whistling.gif
Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-03-24 15:03:00
Philippinestraveling to the Philippines next week! about pasalubongs
QUOTE (melissa/martin @ Mar 27 2009, 04:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello guys! My husband and I are going to the Philippines next week mainly because he wanted to have his teeth done there. He needs to have a new bridge and a replacement one. It is damn expensive here in the USA and our dental insurance is not really good. Here it would cost more or less $4000 now that's a lot of money. So we decided to just do it in the Philippines and of course visit my family as well. This might be the last visit for me because we are planning to save money. Just sharing smile.gif

Now, I'm being pressured by my friends and relatives to give them 'pasalubong' -sigh- we don't really have a lot of money and if it wasn't urgent we wouldn't go to the Philippines at all. I want to tell them we have no money and trying to save as much as possible and not spend too much on this trip. I'm not planning to buy a lot of pasalubongs. Don't wanna be treated as a wealthy balikbayan because I'm not. We both are. They just don't understand how hard it is to live here. -sigh-

Just venting sad.gif


chocolate will do...bigyan tag-iisang perasong choc nuts.. smile.gif
Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-03-27 16:14:00
Philippinesculture test result
QUOTE (AvoidDaNoid @ Apr 14 2009, 09:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Nelly228 @ Apr 14 2009, 09:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
that is true they will call you earlier if it is positive for 6 mos. treatment. dont worry it will be negative. mine was negative but i was positive in skin test here in the US. i had my treatment here for 6 months. good luck be ready for your interview. smile.gif



What exactly are they looking for with a culture test?


they are checking if you are positive to TB. if positive they will give you medication for 6month before giving you schedule for interview.
Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-04-14 10:04:00
Philippinesculture test result
that is true they will call you earlier if it is positive for 6 mos. treatment. dont worry it will be negative. mine was negative but i was positive in skin test here in the US. i had my treatment here for 6 months. good luck be ready for your interview. smile.gif
Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-04-14 09:16:00
Philippinescitystate tower hotel check-out time?
QUOTE (john&louella @ Apr 15 2009, 05:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi guys, just want to know what is the check-out time ng Citystate Tower Hotel? i am planning my stay there, just need an info so i can make the reservation and plan when is the best time for trip back hometown.
One more.... can i bring electronic gadgets inside St. Lukes?

thanks po.


12noon, i've stayed there several times during my medical and interview..walking distance to st lukes and robinsons place. you can also leave your baggage at the lobby upon check out and do some more shopping if you want. good luck.
Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-04-15 09:04:00
Philippinesi passed the culture test:)
QUOTE (augusta @ Apr 14 2009, 11:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello guys!!! just wanna say thank you to all of you:) i just called to st.lukes this morning and talked to clark, he said im ok already:) i can go there anytime tomorrow for my vaccination...thanks to all!!! and may god continuosly guide us in our journey!!!



congrats!!! smile.gif
Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-04-15 08:51:00
PhilippinesMoney for trip
QUOTE (Corbin @ Apr 13 2009, 10:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Tahoma @ Apr 13 2009, 06:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
(snip)

> Don't carry large amounts of cash there. Carry your wallet in your front pocket.

Have a wonderful trip.

~ Tahoma

I haven't carried my wallet in my back pocket for years now so that is an old habit already.....


try to use belt bag for your money and important documents and carry it (front) always. beware on the crowded area especially in a big cities. good luck and enjoy your trip. smile.gif
Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-04-13 11:49:00
Philippinesany suggestions..
QUOTE (mhaze @ Apr 22 2009, 08:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thanx for the replies...
yes,was already planning of buying pedicure set smile.gif


put it into your luggage, not in your hand carry bag coz they will confiscate it at the inspection area.
have a safe trip. smile.gif
Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-04-23 13:08:00
PhilippinesHow to Send Money to your Fiancee/Wife in PH for FREE!
QUOTE (Bob 4 Anna @ Apr 22 2009, 05:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Nelly228 @ Apr 22 2009, 05:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
really? did you try it already? without charges upon withdrawal in the philippines? thanks for the info. smile.gif


There will be an ATM Charge on the account for the transaction but State Farm bank will REFUND all ATM Fees within 24 hours of the transaction.

Yes, this is how we currently do it.

Also, They have a high daily limit ($1,000) whereas most DEBIT Cards are capped to $500 per day. This is good when you need to send a lot quickly.


QUOTE (rockbabyrock27 @ Apr 22 2009, 05:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is very helpful. I am currently paying over 30$ to wire money to the Philippines.


See now that's almost 1,500Php you can give her each month instead of donating it to a transfer service!


we are using bank of the phils. island and it charge us $40 per transaction. anyway, thanks again for the info.
Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-04-22 17:28:00
PhilippinesHow to Send Money to your Fiancee/Wife in PH for FREE!
QUOTE (Bob 4 Anna @ Apr 22 2009, 05:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's a lot easier than most people think.

Get a Checking account with State Farm Bank, they are an online only bank.

Now you have two options:

Option 1:
Easiest, ask them two issue to DEBIT cards in your name. They will and each will have a unique number. Don't activate one and mail it to her in a birthday/holiday card.

Once she receives it go ahead and activate it then give her the PIN.

Tell State Farm Bank that one of the cards is for use in the Philippines so they don't block her withdrawls.

Option 2:
Add her as a joint to your account. This will require a W-8BEN and some work on your part plus you will have to explain to them that she can't be authenticated yet as she's not in the US. It's more work but worth it to have a joint account in the US (demonstrates comingling of financials).

Now have them issue both of you DEBIT Cards, they'll mail them to your US address. Don't active her's, mail it in the card.

Once she receives it you need to make a 3 way call with her on the line to State Farm Bank (man I love MagicJack), explain that she can't be authenticated bah blah, a little work, they'll see the notes, blah blah... The rep will agree to activate the card and she can customize the pin.

Why is State Farm Better than your bank down the street? Well they refund 100% of the ATM Fees! Since they are an Internet only bank they acknowledge your only access to cash is the ATM and refund the fees.

So there you go, Free money Transfer to PH for US!

BTW, wake a note of the card number before you sen it to her, just incase it's lost stolen or "something else" happens so you can easily cancel it.



really? did you try it already? without charges upon withdrawal in the philippines? thanks for the info. smile.gif

Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-04-22 17:16:00
PhilippinesArriving in Manila
yes it is open. use airport taxi, they usually record the plate number and your destination before the taxi leave the airport. so you will be safe. good luck and have a safe trip.
Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-05-01 14:36:00
PhilippinesSHOTS/ vaccination I NEED HELP
hi,

i had all my vaccine done here in the US. just bring your vaccine report with you and show it to the doctor who will complete your vaccine requirements. you will need it on your AOS application. good luck.
Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-05-06 10:33:00
PhilippinesI really need some help
QUOTE (Tsup2 @ Apr 27 2009, 01:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The cousin is 17 years old and Seattle2Cebu is 50. He is currently residing in Cebu and has plans to marry her when she turns 18 in October. He didn't bring enough money with him to Cebu and has been posting requests for help on another site.


sad.gif poor guy...because he didn't listen to any advice and suggestion on this post.

to you seattle, go home. you have a nice life here in the US. your "aillen" or whatever her name is not worth it. you are just wasting your time and money to her. remember your Ex-Fiance and her are "COUSINS" as in "COUSINS" A FAMILY!!! listen to the people who gave you adviced. you said you are "retarded"? yes, you are. use your head and open your eyes. good luck.
Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-04-29 13:39:00
PhilippinesRetiring in the Philippines
you been in the philippines? it depends on where your wife's hometown. it will be good if you live on where her hometown is, as long as it is not in mindanao (south area). just check at the internet on where the best city to live in the philippines. we are planning to retire there too but we will maintain a house here in the US for vacation. Good Luck.
Nelly228FemalePhilippines2009-05-12 15:28:00