ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPOE Hawaii and my wifes horriable travel via Hawaiian Air
this is sad..but lemme ask you rmncm..when you booked the flight for your wife, did you pre-choose her seat? when i did booked my flight through hawaiian airlines, i did choose my seat from manila to hawaii and then from hawaii to las vegas and i ain't on the rear end..

i have yet to travel with them (hawaiian airlines) this 10th of november..that's why this post came as a shock to me..i have flown through cathay pacific, PAL and NWA..some good, some not but i guess my only consolation this time is that ill finally be with the one i love..

after all we're blessed compared to others who up until now is still stuck waiting for the DV.. cray5ol.gif
but i'm glad you're wife arrived safely..
god bless you both..and your little angel too..
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-11-03 17:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdelbros verification
when in doubt, PAY..
650 PHP is just loose change.

god bless you on your journey.
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-30 23:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot my visa just now November6
wow! that fast? amazing..
CONGRATULATIONS
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-11-06 00:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1/IRI... NEEDS CENOMAR- MANILA INTERVIEW
QUOTE (mhal2008 @ Oct 12 2008, 09:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I believe with what you said that we, married couples, should not be needing this cenomar or marriage index! because that is the primary requirement when we got married.. but the thing is US embassy has no trust on our documents anyore, they want double proof...!... that's why they require document like this .... If I were you, I'll get one in NSO to avoid visa delays.. We are in IR1 category and we were asked to have one...


see what i mean guys..it doesn't matter weither your visa is marriage based or not, THEY WANT OUR CENOMAR/MARRIAGE INDEX..so let's give them what they want. getting the document is CHEAP, waiting under AR due to missing CENOMAR/MARRIAGE INDEX is pain in the ***.

we just shared it so you guys benifit from our experience..if you think you guys don't need it, DON'T GET IT..but never tell us we didn't warn you. good.gif
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-12 06:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1/IRI... NEEDS CENOMAR- MANILA INTERVIEW
QUOTE (tzeksman @ Oct 11 2008, 10:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Haole @ Oct 11 2008, 01:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
CENOMAR is seldom asked for at the interview for married couples. I've never seen it asked for married couples on a US embassy site.
Good thing to have tho as it does show your recent marriage and any others the filipino had.


At my wifes interview approximately a month ago it wasnt asked for. So I wouldnt worry too much if you cant get it before the interview. If you can the yeah its best to have with you then not to have. But if you're married it most likely wont be asked for.


this serves true for those previously interviewed (before october) but if you noticed the new trend, the DV has certainly been set aside (not sure if it's temporary since the revised IR, F and E visa category interview instruction does NOT mention DV) and the applicants married or not is asked for CENOMAR/MARRIAGE INDEX.

i'd definitely say GET IT when you can..and get it soon.
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-12 06:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1/IRI... NEEDS CENOMAR- MANILA INTERVIEW
QUOTE (ynatots @ Oct 11 2008, 08:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello MJ3lasvegas!

How can you get a CENOMAR if you're already married? If I apply for one, will I use my maiden name? I'm confused. hehehe. Well I am still in the early stages of NVC processing but it does not hurt to be prepared. Thanks.

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just fill out the GREEN FORM if you're to get it from NSO serbilis centers but if you're requesting it online, just fill out the request form on CENOMAR. as i have repeatedly mentioned in my previous post, it will NOT yeild that you are single, instead it will show the marriage you have contracted here in PI.

request for the CENOMAR and you will see what i mean..and with regards to what family name you are to use, use your MAIDEN NAME. innocent.gif
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-12 05:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1/IRI... NEEDS CENOMAR- MANILA INTERVIEW
QUOTE (rmncm @ Oct 11 2008, 11:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm now worried, my wife and I didnt catch this cenomar either. She has her interview Oct 22nd...I have a question about this. If she gets it done on monday and has it before the interview, its going to slow down visa deleivery right? Also it wasn't listed on her appointment letter from USEM. Was it on your appointment letter? Thanks


try securing the marriage index as early as now. you can request for it online (NSO website) and pay through metrobank first thing monday..if she gets it before interview, chances are she'll only received pink slip (with instructions to pay delbros) and if there won't be any other problem (ie DV or any additional docs to be submitted)..

and NOPE, the marriage index (CENOMAR) was NEVER mentioned in my appointment slip..but i just brought it with me..
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-10 23:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1/IRI... NEEDS CENOMAR- MANILA INTERVIEW
QUOTE (vsmtghdy @ Oct 11 2008, 07:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, if you will review the "Requirements needed for the Interview", CENOMAR is included (Number 4) . http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfiven.pdf

For single and married applicants, both will still apply for "CENOMAR" at NSO. For single applicants, NSO will be releasing the CRS Form No. 4 = CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage) and for those who are married, what NSO will release is the "CRS Form No. 5 - Advisory on Marriages".

During my time, there were still confusions about CENOMAR because it was not clearly stated then. Applicants only receive a small piece of paper attached to their Packet requiring applicants to bring to bring a CENOMAR.


4. CERTIFICATE OF NO MARRIAGE RECORD (CENOMAR). If you have never contracted marriage, a CENOMAR (Singleness) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) and printed on NSO security paper should be submitted. You may call the NSO Information Center at 02-737-1111 to inquire on securing a CENOMAR or visit their web site at http://www.census.gov.ph.

personally, i never thought i'd be asked to submit this document (since i am an IR1 benificiary), bu YES i was asked for this during my interview and luckily i brought it with me. previous months before, benificiaries or IR1, CR1 and K3 were never asked for this, i personally asked my CO about this and she politely aswered me that they used to require this before for the above-mentioned visa category benificiaries but they stopped it, they just recently brought back the need for marriage index...the guys from window 37 also said the same thing when i asked him..
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-10 23:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 for Married Couple Processing Times at NVC
QUOTE (anezk @ Aug 18 2008, 03:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NSO Documents that will be his and my Birth Cert and Marrige Cert right? I have his passport and NBI Clearance,,
I never receive the DS 230 and I sent the original DS 3032 to NVC,,Do you know any estimates on how long more do we have to wait?


YES. but you will need that later on the NVC Visa Process, not now. you still need to fill out the AoS. Secure employment records, IRS papers, pay stubs, etc. the form and its questions are a bit tricky, so read throughly. after this, another fee bill arrives. this time it will be for the IV application, amounting to 400USD. after paying, you will recieve another instruction letter from NVC on how to fill out the DS-230 (Immigrant Visa Application). YOUR HUSBAND NEEDS TO SIGN THIS FORM, but only part 1. send it will all civil documents with the photocopy of the geographic page of his PI passport. hmm, there maybe some things i miss, ask me later what needs to be clarified. i will search for specific infos later if you need them..
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-08-19 20:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 for Married Couple Processing Times at NVC
QUOTE (Reallyfrustrated @ Aug 20 2008, 05:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My situation is just a bit different than yours but similar. We sent in all of the required documentation to the NVC as soon as we received the Packet 3 from the NVC. We received our Packet 3 on July 11, the NVC received it on July 16, and our case was completed on July 25. I received my copy of the Packet 4 on August 9. My wife in Serbia still has not received her Packet 4 but as long as I have mine we are good to go. So it went pretty quick for us. Our interview is scheduled for September 30. Hope this helps.


Reallyfrustrated, your visa process is totally different from anezk. you have to consider that they're on an IV route since her hubby is a CR1/IR1 beneficiary. the whole process may have slight similarities but if you really read through the lines, they are very different. K visas (K1 and K3) dont take long to process at NVC. after they received the papers form USCIS, it only stays at NVC for a couple of days (very often). they dont require submission of DS-230 (Choice of Agent), I-864 (Affidavit of Support) and the DS-230 (Immigrant Visa Application). stating erroneous informations will just mislead people to believe on something which totally incorrect. Forums exist to help member.

CR1/IR1 takes time to process (but NOT years of course, maybe a matter of 2months to 3months). we went through the whole ordeal of submitting the requirements and waiting for fee bills. im from PI and a beneficiary of CR1/IR1 visa with my USC hubby as my petitioner.

since you have have paid your AoS fee bill, expect an instruction mail from NVC to arrive in a week or two. it will contain all the necessary documents you need to secure. the instruction will just basically contain instructions (no paper to be fill out, as we hoped before) you need to print you AoS online. it will be dragging if id be telling you step-by-step on what to do.lol..so im offering yo a link to read. this is from FBI - Family Base Immigration Forum, where i too am a member. if you have questions, you can try posting there. there are a lot of helpful people there and there's one person in there who knows A LOT about this whole immigration stuffs, i guess i heard from members that he/she works for the US immigration thingy..not that im sure of but the people there will be of greathelp to you.

but i guess providing links are not allowed here, just google Family Base Immigration and look at the Guidelines and Flowcharts for IV Procees in general and NVC. this will be very helpful, thank me later..hahahaha...kidding aside, im serious, this will really help you both..it helped us. you wont be sorry.

hope this will help.

Edited by MJ3lasvegas, 19 August 2008 - 08:49 PM.

MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-08-19 20:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPink slip and white slip Manila Embassy
QUOTE (DavidnMay @ Aug 27 2008, 01:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
...in my case I sent NVC original and a copy of 864 but for some reason they sent the copy, that's why I had to send another original wacko.gif


let me clarify things..i'm kinda confuse and a bit worried now. so as a beneficiary of the CR1 visa I need to bring another I-864 aside from the one we submitted to NVC??? OMG blink.gif huhuhuhuhuhu crying.gif is this really true? i was thinking i need not bring coz everthing was submitted to NVC!! huhuhuhuhuhu crying.gif

does this happen all the time? CO looks for another copy of I-864???

what else did you bring to the interview...im bound to have my interview this october, i know it's still a month from now and kinda early to panic but i just can't help it!! huhuhuhu crying.gif

Edited by MJ3lasvegas, 27 August 2008 - 02:45 AM.

MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-08-27 02:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOH MY GOD
QUOTE (Jose Rizal @ Oct 29 2008, 03:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
...BTW, please avoid using all caps in your post as its considered yelling in the internet world. smile.gif


i never realized this before (years, years back) people always have this impression on me (yelling) coz i use ALL CAPS everytime i send emails and chat online.. whistling.gif offtopic45vn.gif

anyways, going back to the topic..
just present to the pre-screener and CO whatever evidence of re;ationship you have, don't make up anything just to please either of them, this may cause you some trouble. just tell them if they ask how eveything began and how it evolved..just be honest and sincere about everything. you'll nail it as long as they see nothing's wrong. good.gif

Edited by MJ3lasvegas, 29 October 2008 - 02:43 AM.

MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-29 02:42:00
PhilippinesVISA PROCESS BACK ON TRACK!
QUOTE (jettyglenn @ Oct 20 2008, 07:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ohh! at least ur visa's printed by the usem! mine, when my fiance called last friday, the CO was done reviewing it, when he called back this morning , still no printing of visa =(i wonder when will be my visa printed? or will they authorize printing of it.. im so confused and depressed.. whats happening?


na print na nga but not yet delivered.. happy.gif
when the CO finishes reviewing it, they usually print the visa a day after, so most probably they're printing yours, i don't think they monitor the printing, i guess they just know after na when our visa is bound for release..

i pray we get our visa soon..keep me posted tooo ha..maybe we have the same realeaing date coz as i have gathered through our conversation last time (with grace) she said they release visas by batch..
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-20 06:49:00
PhilippinesVISA PROCESS BACK ON TRACK!
any visa delivery today? or any releases at the USEM? sad.gif
my visa was printed last october 16th (according to grace) and still no changes in the delbros page when i cheaked my case..
i hope i get my visa soon..
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-20 06:11:00
PhilippinesMEDICAL @ SLEC
i'm glad your medical went just fine marnel..just relax and be ready for the big day! hmm, maybe you can go to manla ocean park with your son, it can be educational for him..and you know, just so you can pass the time.. wink.gif
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-17 19:54:00
PhilippinesDelbros msg :)
congratulations!! we're on the same boat!!
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-20 21:51:00
PhilippinesDOING THE VISA DANCE
lemme do the visa dance with you!!
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
congratulations!! i hope i get to do the dance today too!!! so excited since my visa is out for delivery as well!!!
i hope i get it before the day ends! biggrin.gif
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-20 20:50:00
PhilippinesWE GOT our VISAS!!!!!! YIpppeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!
congratulations on the good news!
i hope to hear more GOOD NEWS this week for all of us!!
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-12 06:43:00
PhilippinesMEDICAL AND INTREVIEW EXPERIENCE
I GOT MY VISA!!!
just when i was about to leave for mani/pedi, the delbros guy arrived.
not the typical delivery guy look, lol..
he wasn't in uniform so i was kinda like..who can this guy be? huh.gif
he even mispronounced my name which was kinda funny.. happy.gif

then he pulled out a thick package from his bag..
and OMG! all i could say was..
are you from delbros?
he answered me back,
i have your visa maam..

dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif

i was stunned for a moment..he was giving me some instructions on some stuffs but i just can't manage to understand since i was too overwhelmed on the fact that my VISA has finally arrived!! at long last!! it's here!!!

god is good!!

Edited by MJ3lasvegas, 21 October 2008 - 09:33 PM.

MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-21 21:31:00
PhilippinesMEDICAL AND INTREVIEW EXPERIENCE
but any day is GOOD!!! it's for delivery and that's what matters!!
dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-21 18:30:00
PhilippinesMEDICAL AND INTREVIEW EXPERIENCE
DELBROS just called to confirm my address..they said i should wait today since my visa is scheduled for delivery.
funny thing is, i waited for it yesterday..hmp! dry.gif
i was suppose to attend CFO and PDOS today when i got the visa yesterday since the SMEF-COW cebu schedules only MWF. well, i guess i have to do it this friday instead..
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-21 18:21:00
PhilippinesMEDICAL AND INTREVIEW EXPERIENCE
QUOTE (vsmtghdy @ Oct 21 2008, 09:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
kicking.gif good.gif


thank you.. blush.gif
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-20 21:17:00
PhilippinesMEDICAL AND INTREVIEW EXPERIENCE
QUOTE (bevs @ Oct 21 2008, 09:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WOW SIS, OTHER GOOD NEWS FOR US, MEANS THEY ARE WORKING NOW, WELL WE ALL YOUR VJ'S FAMILY IS SO HAPPY FOR YOU. START PACKING AND I HOPE MORE GOOD NEWS TO COME ESP FOR US WHO STILL ON WAIT. CONGRATS SIS, THIS WEEK IS FULL OF GOOD NEWS, GO VISA GO VISA GO DELBROS.


thanks bevs..
indeed i'm sooo happy but it pains me to know that there were some who were interviewed before i was and still waiting for their visa. unsure.gif i continue to hope that you guys will eventually get your visas soon, my prayers will be with you.

and who knows, this week may be full of good news for all of us!! good.gif

Edited by MJ3lasvegas, 20 October 2008 - 09:11 PM.

MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-20 21:10:00
PhilippinesMEDICAL AND INTREVIEW EXPERIENCE
i checked the status of my visa through DELBROS and this is what i got..

Waybill number:MNL2008********
DATE & TIME DESCRIPTION
2008-10-21 00:26:53 SHIPMENT OUT FOR DELIVERY
2008-10-20 18:40:04 SHIPMENT RECEIVED AT DISTRIBUTION CENTER
2008-10-03 16:24:17 SHIPMENT IN PROCESS AT THE EMBASSY

am i looking at a visa delivery today? or tomorrow..??? unsure.gif
i need to know from your experiences, i have tons of errands lined up and needs to be done, but i can't seem to do anything coz i don't wanna leave the house thinking the delivery man from delbros might arrive..
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-20 20:46:00
PhilippinesMEDICAL AND INTREVIEW EXPERIENCE
QUOTE (ruby_jade @ Oct 21 2008, 09:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
congrats! kicking.gif

thank you.. innocent.gif
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-20 20:41:00
PhilippinesMEDICAL AND INTREVIEW EXPERIENCE
QUOTE (yankee @ Oct 21 2008, 08:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I understand the feeling, I did the same thing when I got a text from delbros..Congrats..
anyways, we'll be at Vegas this 22nd to 28th..when is your flight again?might be back on Nov. 14 if my cousin will meet me at California.


i was gonna leave on the 24th of november but if i get my visa this week, i might as well leave earlier just so to avoid the busy thanksgiving weekend. i'm thinking 11th of november..and if by chance i can secure a flight schedule that day, and you'll be bound for vegas on the 14th, well i guess i owe you a box of otap (i know, i did promise i'll handcarry it..so YES, i will bring your otap). i'll PM you before i leave so you could hit me back when i'm there..
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-20 20:22:00
PhilippinesMEDICAL AND INTREVIEW EXPERIENCE
after waiting for any good news yesterday and countless calls to USEM (with failed attempts to talk to grace or lorraine)..
DELBROS texted last night!!!! my visa is for diapatch!!
dancin5hr.gif wooohoooo!!! dancin5hr.gif
just when i thought things seem to be slow and i'll be stuck for the next 2months..

i know this may sound silly but YES, i did cry..hahahaha..i mean who would not? happy.gif with all the stress this whole thing is giving me, i can't even sleep not thinking about it! eb0dfafc.gif

finally, i can relax knowing my visa is on it's way!!
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-20 17:11:00
PhilippinesMEDICAL AND INTREVIEW EXPERIENCE
QUOTE (yankee @ Oct 11 2008, 09:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ei, by the time that you get here, you can watch the Dela Hoya-Pacman's fight at LV..Wow!!! go gurl and cheer for our own Pacman!!!are you still there at Bora?

not a pacman fanatic! hahaha..but my hubby is. he might want me to tag along.. unsure.gif he hasn't miss any pacman fight..
and yup, i'm still in bora yankee..we're checking out on wednesday and leave for cebu same day too..i'd wanna stay longer but i still have so many things to do back home. but overall, this bora retreat is rejuvinating after the tension. happy.gif

hey..what state are you from? i need to know since i'm bringing your otap this november! lol.. laughing.gif
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-11 18:36:00
PhilippinesMEDICAL AND INTREVIEW EXPERIENCE
QUOTE (iamincognito @ Oct 11 2008, 05:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
congratulations!


thank you..
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-11 07:02:00
PhilippinesMEDICAL AND INTREVIEW EXPERIENCE
QUOTE (thirdsjen @ Oct 11 2008, 03:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i'm not having such a great time with my pregnancy.. i'm on medical leave at this time due to severe nausea.. pretty awful #######.. but we are so excited! thank you for the well-wishes!

should i have him get a CENOMAR for me too since i'm filipino-born? did you get your husband that or was that just yours?

another question: i don't need to have him bring all those NSO documents with him to the interview, right? they should have all the originals already. just have him bring evidences.. they have mine and his original certified true copy birth certificates, our marriage certificate from the NSO, NBI clearance, police certificate, copy of my naturalization certificate, original 3 years of my tax transcripts.. am i missing something?

but then i don't want them asking for it and then he can't produce it.. i'm so anxious. i know for K3 you need to bring all that ####### because they didn't go through NVC first...

thought i'd bother you since you and i are kinda in the same boat.. smile.gif


i too had episodes of nausea and vomitting but i only have it during the evenings which was kinda strange.. unsure.gif anyways, this is normal for most pregnant women in the 1st trimester. it will eventually subside on the suceeding trimesters. just hang in there..

going back to the topic..
i personally don't think it's a good idea to rely on the fact that you have previously submitted the NSO originals. i too did, but i didn't wanna take the risk of being asked for a particular document and not have it with me. i'd suggest that your hubby bring "back-up" for everything you have submitted (in originals) to NVC during his interview. this would include BC, MC, NBI and whatever you think the CO might want..which could be ANYTHING..just come prepared..overly prepared just to play safe..

about the CENOMAR/marriage index, tell your hubby to secure only HIS marriage index. no need to secure one on your behalf, just his. good.gif
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-11 02:53:00
PhilippinesMEDICAL AND INTREVIEW EXPERIENCE
QUOTE (iloveyou16 @ Oct 8 2008, 05:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
congrats. have a safe trip


thank you.. happy.gif

QUOTE (Brian-Charisma @ Oct 8 2008, 07:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
congrats!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


thanks! you too, CONGRATULATIONS. i've been following your journey and you were very brave, i'm happy for you now that everything is over and behind you and once again you are in the loving arms of your partner..

looking back, i guess it was one of those things you'd rather not recall but seriously, it made us (your VJ family) see how strong your love is for each other..so again, i'm sincerely happy for you..
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-08 07:18:00
PhilippinesMEDICAL AND INTREVIEW EXPERIENCE
QUOTE (thirdsjen @ Oct 8 2008, 02:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
salamat ha? wouldn't hurt to be overprepared and just get one of those things. na-delay nga yung case namin b'cuz of the dumb NBI clearance.. they wanted a police clearance too.. so i made him get one. ewan ko if kailin talaga ng police clearance but they now have it..


true, i too believed in that. knowing that you have everything with you during the interview will ease the anxiety. well, i wish your husband luck during his upcoming interview and congratulations on the coming of an angel..i just noticed in your timeline that you're pregnant..i've been there once and i know the feeling is awesome. happy.gif

QUOTE (thirdsjen @ Oct 8 2008, 02:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
when we were in bora last august, all it did was rain.. so that was interesting.. and then the last day, out came the sun.. go figure! and what's the purpose of that environmental fee when the beach was dirty??[/color][/b]


lol rofl.gif good thing it's not raining here right now and i must say the beachline is perfect, far from the disaster it once looked like last june after the typhoon..the staff here at la carmela are warm and friendly. i've been to regency and other few resorts here and i must say i never expected somehting like this before i checked in..worth every cent..
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-08 07:12:00
PhilippinesMEDICAL AND INTREVIEW EXPERIENCE
QUOTE (yankee @ Oct 8 2008, 09:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wow sarap namn..hala enjoy the white sand and have some tan para ganda kulay mo when u get here..baka meron affair kaya marami otaw..hehehe..enjoy, dala ka white sand d2, wag ka lng pahuli, hehehe..enjoy!!


i can't seem to get a good tan, the sun keeps hiding behind the clouds..basta our son is enjoying, okey na sa'kin yun! he's been running the whole day up until now. unsure.gif i;m beginning to regret why i give him too many vitamins whistling.gif hahaha..you were asking earlier where my hubby is from in vegas, sa southwest area medyo malapit lang sa strip para malapit lang siya sa work so he could save gas! hahaha..mahirap na buhay. tsk, tsk, tsk.. blink.gif lol
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-08 07:01:00
PhilippinesMEDICAL AND INTREVIEW EXPERIENCE
QUOTE (thirdsjen @ Oct 7 2008, 11:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
CONGRATS!!

i just have a question: what's a MARRIAGE INDEX? is that the CENOMAR? do we need this? my husband's interview is Nov 18 so we still have time to get all the necessary requirements if i'm missing something..

thanks in advance for your help!


yes it is the CENOMAR, but instead of it yeilding that your hubby is single, it will indicate that he has been married once to you (granted that benificiary has only been indeed married JUST once). on the question if you need it or not, IT DEPENDS ON THE CO. of all interviewed so far, i guess i was the ONLY IR1 beneficiary asked for this document. but since your interview is still next month, there's no harm if you secure the document just in case the CO asks for it.

QUOTE (yankee @ Oct 8 2008, 02:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ngeks, akala ko third week of Oct alis mo.. we'll be in Vegas that time..anyways keep in touch baka sakali pede isend sa post office ung Special Otap of yours..lol..ingats and enjoy ur bora vacation..san kau sa vegas ???


hindi pa october, my husband and i talked about moving my flight earlier but i'm just not so comfortable about it. BTW, i'm already in bora yankee, im surprise maraming tao. i was thinking wala masyadong tao kasi it ain't summer or something, but anyways, i'm here to enjoy and boy! my smartbro wireless works like magic!!!! hahahaha! good.gif

Edited by MJ3lasvegas, 07 October 2008 - 07:41 PM.

MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-07 19:39:00
PhilippinesMEDICAL AND INTREVIEW EXPERIENCE
QUOTE (AllRightsReserved @ Oct 5 2008, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations!!!


thanks! biggrin.gif

QUOTE (KC?MP @ Oct 5 2008, 01:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


thanks! biggrin.gif

QUOTE (jimcat @ Oct 5 2008, 02:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
congratulations!!! that was a quick one huh!! you're off soon! kicking.gif


quick indeed..i'm leaving for vegas later next month, filipino as i am, i don't wanna miss the upcoming fiesta! plus, i need to spend some quality time with my family and our son since he will not be travelling me to US, he'll travel with his dad later next year (june 2009 - daddy will be coming to PI to fetch him, no prob in travelling coz he got his US passport already) for reasons that i'd still be adjusting to life there and i need to find a job.

i'm happy everything is done but not too excited to leave since it feels like i'm leaving a part of me behind..the feeling is different, but somehow this will be for his future..

QUOTE (Filiricans @ Oct 5 2008, 02:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrat's & God bless.


thanks ritz! biggrin.gif it's been a while!!! where have you been? nah, kidding.. jest.gif
bitaw, i'm glad this is all behind me now. i noticed that you're leaving soon..you take care..PM me at YM sometime..i'd definitely wanna keep in touch..
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-05 19:16:00
PhilippinesMEDICAL AND INTREVIEW EXPERIENCE
QUOTE (yankee @ Oct 5 2008, 09:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow! Bora..grabe super enjoy ako last year jan..enjoy and good thing you are spending quality time with your family..when is your flight? bring Otap to US ha..lol..


i'm leaving november after the town fiesta, i still have to say my thank yous to the virgin mary and to sto. niño for the swift medical and interview..YES, if you live near las vegas NV area, i'll bring you a box of otap, hand carried pa yun ha..lol


QUOTE (EWRI6884 @ Oct 5 2008, 09:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrat's... My fiancee is from Mactan and we are patiently awaiting our NOA2.

Thanks so much for sharing your experience, she is a bit nervous about the whole process up in Manila... but nothing she cant overcome I'm sure.

Again Congratulations and hope your trip is safe!!!


thanks, i wish you both the best..it's alright to be nervous, i guess it's pretty normal especially when we don't know what's gonna happen next..just let her come prepared during medical and interview and she's all set..
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-04 20:47:00
PhilippinesMEDICAL AND INTREVIEW EXPERIENCE
QUOTE (chadherm @ Oct 5 2008, 08:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats !


thanks..that was a quick post! hahaha..

QUOTE (yankee @ Oct 5 2008, 08:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations!!!

next will be CFO and ready to go here.have a safe trip to CEbu..


TRUE..i'll probably have my CFO 2 weeks from now. i'm headed to boracay this week with my family and our son to treat myself for a job well done! hahaha...

QUOTE (charles! @ Oct 5 2008, 08:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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congrats on your approval.


thank you charles..i wanna do the dance too!!
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yepeey!!
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-04 19:43:00
PhilippinesMEDICAL AND INTREVIEW EXPERIENCE
we all have read countless medical and interview experiences here at VJ. so i'll cut the ####### and roll out the particular infos i just wanna share so that others can benefit from this post.

MEDICAL
i came to SLEC at exactly 9:15 AM. as expected, a lot of people were there but i was surprised i didn't encounter any hassle as i went along with my medical. i followed the working flowchart the guard gave me upon entering the facility. the guide was comprehensive so you won't have any problem understanding the whole process. i managed to complete my medical without any problem at 2PM. i was asked to come back next day for the results.

the next day i went back to SLEC 1PM, i approached the guard and he look up my name on the master list. he told me i can have my farewell party when i return to cebu. it was odd and i was like why is he telling me this so soon when in fact i haven't been interviewed yet.. hahaha..but i must admit, the thought amused me. i had my immunization that day, 4shots. overall, my medical went perfectly fine.

INTERVIEW
i arrived 5:45 AM for my 6:30 AM interview schedule. there were already dozens of people sitted ahead of me. i got in the USEM 6:20 AM. the prescreening when just fine. the prescreener noticed that my husband was born filipino citizen. she just asked me 2 questions:

how did he get to the US and in what year?
when did he become US citizen? what EXACT date?

after that she asked me to return to my seat and wait until my name will be called. had my fingerprint scanned and finally waited for my number on the cue board for my final interview with the CO. my number flashed.

6030 > 28

i went over to window 28 and a blue-eyed CO was seated across me. she administered the oath and started asking me questions.

what is your petioner's complete name?
how, when and where did you meet your husband?
how many times has he visited the country eversince the relationship started up until now?
when was the last time you saw him?
do you two have children? and have you applied for CRBA?
what kind of job do you have here in PI?
when are you planning to take your stateboard?

while she was doing her interview, she was typing details on her computer screen then she finally said,
i didn't see any problem with all your submitted documents and your english is excellent
(i was like, my english was excellent? hahaha..hmmm, i was expecting something different for a final comment)

and she added..

there's just ONE thing i want from you..[/color]
(ONE thing she wants? OMG! that moment, i wished i didn't complain)

please submit a MARRIAGE INDEX to prove that there's no previos marriage that occured before your union with your petitioner[color="#FF0000"]
(MARRIAGE INDEX??? i almost fainted..lol. first time i heard this term!)

i finally regained focus, i asked the CO what it was exactly and then she explained what the document was and i almost leaped for joy!!! I HAVE THAT WITH ME!!! i handed the marriage index to her and she smiled and said,
well, there's nothing more i can say. start packing! WELCOME TO AMERICA!

i said my thank yous and with a big smile, i headed out the room. wow..it felt great..i was seated still floating in disbelief when i heard my name called. i was given a pink slip and i paid delbros for visa delivery.

all the time, i was conditioning myself for a white slip knowing that my DV was NOT processed yet. but neither the prescreener nor the CO asked for my DV receipt from metrobank. the ONLY strange document they asked from me and i NEVER even expected was the MARRIAGE INDEX from NSO..

now i await my visa delivery..i'm back in cebu after the whole trip..tired..but happy that everything is done and behind me..good luck to everyone awaiting their turn and just a piece of advise, stay focused, be OVERLY prepared and pray..

Edited by MJ3lasvegas, 04 October 2008 - 07:31 PM.

MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-04 19:27:00
Philippinesdo we have to attend CRBA interview
QUOTE (lostGurl18 @ Oct 22 2008, 12:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi everyone. as you all know about our past experiences mario (us citizen husband) had overstayed in the philippines for 3 years and i paid $2000 penalty alone plus his tickets going back here for $850 dollars. --now are still establishing ..and last april 2008 my daughter was denied of her us citizenship because of domicile issues of his father ..
1) i wonder if we need to attend the crba interview together (money issues) or
it's alright if you don't attend the CRBA appointment (or your husband). just make sure your mom has a signed affidavit of legal costudy of the child plus your hubby has to sign the consent form in the CRBA packet indicating his consent to pass on his US citizenship to your daughter and have it notarized.

2) can i request my mother to attend the interview for sophia (just in case were lucky to get all paperworks before NOVEMBER)..
of course you can, just make sure she has the documents i mentioned above. hmm, a letter from you guys may be helpful too. a letter indicating why both of you can't attend the CRBA appointment.

3) can someone help me make a letter of consent?
which consent are you referring to? letter of consent to pass on US citizenship is with the CRBA packet already.

4) what are the possibilities if were not present during the interview?
if all papers are complete, your daughter is likely to pass. was she really denied last time? coz as i have learned from other CRBA applicants, that once they deny the child of US citizenship they usually advise the parents to file an I-130 petition for him/her instead.

5) how much is rough estimate of DNA TESTING?
this i'm not pretty sure of but the amount plays between 650 USD-800 USD roughly. last june (during our CRBA appointment @ USEM), one applicant was asked for DNA @ st. luke's and the mother said the price as per told by the CO was around 35,000 Php.

6) What are other source of proof of domicile ( mario is a student --we already went to school no records washed during hurricane ; previous state and drivers license STOLEN IN MANILA, and after we got the duplicate id it has a different registered year not year 2004 but instead the year it was renewed ),
how about his OLD passports? the one he used prior to coming in PI before the child's birth? was he born USC or naturalized..

no tax and no work since he was a student that time), heres the copy of the white slip we got last april.

MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-21 18:51:00
PhilippinesVISA ON HAND!!! YAY!! :)
wow..9PM delivery..amazing..
they're that dedicated to their job? lol..nah, kidding..
congratulations jen..finally you have your visa at hand. good luck on your up coming trip!
god bless you!
MJ3lasvegasFemalePhilippines2008-10-21 19:08:00