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QUOTE (Francis Rohan @ May 14 2008, 09:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello guys!

I'm back and just had my interview last May 12 and got approved.
Now my next problem is, i'm currently pregnant and my due date will be this june 27..
So our next concern is for the baby's crba and passport.
Just want to know how many days it will take to get an NSO BC for a newborn baby?

Also, pls share some info of your own experience about CRBA process.

Thank you!

Hi,First of all,Congrats to you.

We are working on my daughter's CRBA also.Im on K1 and i already had the letter from the USEM (April 24,2008) that i can now make an appointment of my interview/medical but i can't for a while coz i need some time for my daughter's CRBA.I already ordered the forms when my fiancee was here for 3weeks (he just left PI going back to US 5days ago) so he had the forms for the CRBA and he will fill it up there in the US and send it to me together with the supporting documents as stated on the checklist.Then i will submit it to the USEM as soon as i get it,then wait for my daughter's CRBA interview appointment,after that,I/my fiancee can call USEM call center to make an appointment for my interview/medical for my K1 visa.We plan to do it like this way para di magahol sa oras at ma-expire K1 visa if i will have my interview/medical first before CRBA.

Make sure u keep ur pregnancy record,ultrasounds and all proof of u and ur fiancee before u get preggy and until u give birth.
Btw,June pa due date mo right???Did u find out if u can fly now before u give birth????Mas maganda kc kung dun ka na sa US manganganak.

Good luck and Congrats and welcome to the motherhood

Hi bluemist..thanks for replying..
We've already decided that i will give birth here in june..so that's why we're researching on the crba process..
Actually i've read about someone's experience and they only did it for 3 months including the nso bc process.
It's good that you're doing it before your k1 so that you will have lots of time..
We just had our interview early so that i will just have to take care of baby's crba.
What kind of forms are included in the packet that you requested?

Goodluck!

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-05-21 07:35:00

QUOTE (jego ryu @ May 15 2008, 01:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Francis Rohan @ May 15 2008, 01:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (jego ryu @ May 15 2008, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

if ever you have interview na with consul for CRBA,,,jus tell them your running out of time,,,,before when i had interview they ask me kung my visa na ako......you bring proof.....para di na magrequest DNA TEST yun consul.....para di na madelay process.....about sa BC ng baby pd mo makuha ng 15days yun basta ifollow up mo lagi.....goodluck

hmn..thanks jego, that's my biggest concern..just got my visa today and it's only until oct 23.
When u had ur interview, what are the proofs that they require you? kc most probably the father won't be here at the time of the interview, it will just be me and baby..i've also read that if the us citizen father is not there they will require DNA..
just wondering why you got DNA Test? what are the grounds for it?
sorry ha dami ko questions..

thanks in advance..
gooodluck to u also

rhoge & frank

kc i dont have more proof na magkasama kami ng fiance before conception of baby...and di pa kmi kasal....all they want is more proof of relationship. ...and the proof that your fiance is really USC. and sometimes mgask cla more proof pa like school record of USC...wala rin yun fiance ko ng interview namin pero lahat ng proof sent nya sa akin even his original old and new passport,BC AND HE NOTARIZED ALL THE PAPERS THAT HE SENT. to me...take a look at my sig...jan timeline CBRA son ko.....

thank you again!!
at least meron na me ideas kung ano ung kakailanganin ko when the time comes..para rin palang k1 visa eto..hahaha..
thanks and goodluck!

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-05-15 02:35:00

QUOTE (jego ryu @ May 15 2008, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

clarabel

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2008-05-15 00:10:00

QUOTE (jego ryu @ May 14 2008, 11:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Francis Rohan @ May 14 2008, 09:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

if you need to get a copy of your son's or daughter birth certificate, you may opt for "Advance Endorsement." The "Advance Endorsement" procedure is done within the month after the birth record has been registered at the Local Civil Registry Office (LCRO) of the city/municipality where the child was born. You will request the LCRO to advance ("endorse") a copy of the birth certificate to the National Statistics Office (NSO). This means the document will be sent ahead of the regular schedule of submission of civil registry documents by the LCRO to the NSO.

You may have it forwarded to the NSO via special courier delivery; this will be to your account. The document delivery should be addressed to:

MS. LOURDES J. HUFANA
NATIONAL STATISTICS OFFICE
3/F VIBAL BUILDING, EDSA COR. TIMES ST.
QUEZON CITY
Thereafter, you may apply for a copy, or copies, via the e-Census website (www.e-Census.com.ph). Kindly provide the following information either via e-mail at e-census.info@mail.census.gov.ph, or via phone at 702-2975:
(1)Consignee Name(2)Courier Name(3)Tracking No. (provided by the courier)(4)Date document was sent to the NSO
The "Advance Endorsement" procedure is applicable for birth, marriage and death certificates registered within the Philippines. """"""""""""""""hope this will help you....congratsss...to your new bundle of joy....godbless

Thank you jego ryu and lostgurl18..it's a great help!!! i'm just collecting info's before the big day so i won't have to encounter any delays..
as i don't want to leave my baby here..i hope ill be able to get his CRBA and passport before my visa expires.

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-05-14 19:51:00

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-05-14 08:13:00

sept 17 CRBA appointment

QUOTE (ruby_jade @ Sep 3 2008, 12:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

hello mommies, im here in manila, we tried to walk in today but our examiner said that full na raw, sayang kahapon sana may bakante raw... kainis... btw i saw francis rohan sa ACS with her baby... they gave us a calling card to call and re schedule our appointment i hope everything will work out....

I've seen ruby_jade with her baby and hubby..
Baby rohan's CRBA got approved today!!!

Goodluck to all!!!

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-09-03 03:24:00

sept 17 CRBA appointment

QUOTE (gandachic1 @ Aug 26 2008, 04:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

ah ok. not bad na din.. mabilis lang pala. hehe

thanks sis!

xylide - sa NSO main din ako nagpupunta. lalabas pa lang baby ko next week. nasa tummy ko pa. hehe ipapa early endorsement ko para mabilis makakuha ng NSO BC.

then file na agad ako CRBA.

Hi gandachic,

Ung BC ng son ko nakuha ko sya in less than 3 weeks dapat 2 weeks lang kaso nagka prob ung computer ng NSO Main kaya delay ung releasing nila.
What I did was, after ko mangank process ko agad bc sa local civil registry dito sa makati, san pala u located? tapos nag request me ng green copy with number after 3 days ung releasing, after nun nag request ako sa local nso ng advance endorsement ..ginawan me ng letter tapos dinala nmin sa NSO Main sa east ave...sabay request na rin ako ng copies..ayun after 2 weeks ung release.

CRBA appointment din ng baby ko sa September 3..sayang kung alam ko lang na pwede walk in dapat pala habang andito pa ung fiance ko.

Goodluck sa atin lahat!

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-08-27 07:22:00

CRBA appointment tomorrow

QUOTE (wacky @ Sep 5 2008, 01:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

congaratz sa crba Francis Rohan

thanks wacky!
you know, the consul said that the length of our relationship is not enough to prove that my fiance is the father but because my son have the looks of his dad he was approved! maybe if he looks like me we might get a DNA test also...and the consul is also asking about my job, and he's happy about my answers that's why he approved it..
i hope you will receive the DNA results soon..ingats

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-09-05 06:51:00

CRBA appointment tomorrow

QUOTE (xylide @ Sep 4 2008, 09:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

hello... i just got online now coz been busy preparing for my baby's CRBA appointment tomorrow and im still nervous maybe until were done..hehe
can anyone help me what docs. to prepare... im praying that we'll be approve...

goodluck sis!! don't worry you'll be fine..just be yourself..some prescreeners are asking a lot of questions especially if they sense that you're nervous.
advance congrats

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-09-04 08:39:00

CRBA approved?

congrats!!!

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-09-06 02:25:00

my sept.2,2008 pink slip moment

congrats!!!

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-09-02 03:11:00

possibilities...

QUOTE (chrissa @ Sep 10 2008, 12:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

hi, are there any possibilities that i may be denied of the visa? i got a pink and white slip. there's nothing indicated on the white paper but "DOCx1". i paid DV aug 6 and my interview was aug 19. my passport was not returned to me, they only gave me the pink and white slip. im just nervous why its taking too long.

Congrats!!!

nope i think you're approved! you're just under Document Verification..it's because you've paid just weeks before your interview..i paid mine a month before so it will be processed early..i'm not sure for others, but it worked on mine.

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-09-09 23:30:00

Medical Examination Passed!!!!!

QUOTE (bluemist @ Sep 10 2008, 11:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Woohoo!!!! I passed my medical Sept.8 and 9.After been stucked at SLEC for 5hours waiting..I passed it!!!! It was Mama Mary's Bday on Sept.8..went to church first,bought flowers for Mama Mary and prayed and headed to SLEC.I I choosed to go on that date because I have a great feeling that I will pass and so I did.Thank u to all the people who prayed for me,specially to my fiancee.Love you so much Baby.Thank you Jen (pauLjeN),Bevs (bevs&alex),Kris (Ronnie Kris),Lady23 (Ate Eden) and Ate Pim (prettynpink).To all people who will have their upcoming medical and interview..I will pray for all of you.Good luck and wish me luck for my interview on Sept.29.

Its better to go at SLEC after lunch for 1st and 2nd day of medical.Not good in the morning.When I got there..a lot of people and I talked to them..most of them went there 4am and still their name not called yet..I finished first before them..I dont know why.

Take note: X-ray film will not be given because its on the CD already.Not on film anymore.They will forward it to USEM together with the result,passport and 2pcs.2x2 US visa pics for Visa.

God Bless to ALL of us!!!!

Congrats Dawn i know you can do it!!!

Goodluck to your interview
It's good that the xray is on the cd you won't have to carry it at your POE unlike mine..huhuhu

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-09-09 23:27:00

Sept. 16th flight via JAL anyone?

Have a safe trip Pink..
We will be flying JAL from MNL-JFK october 2

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-09-14 00:00:00

Our interview experience Sep. 10, 2008

Congrats!!!

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-09-10 06:56:00

CFO

i had my cfo done at smef in aurora cubao..they don't require appointment, she can have her papers photocopied there for 2.50 each..
if she have her visa, she just needs 3 copies of visa page, 2 copies of her passport, 250 counselling fee.
the advantage of having her seminar there is that she can get the cfo sticker in the same location, there is a cfo extension office at the back of smef..cfo registration fee is 400 pesos only.

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-09-17 03:18:00

INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE at USEM MANILA

congrats shape!!!

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-05-13 05:52:00

my lucky day at USEM.

congrats!!!

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-09-20 06:21:00

QUOTE (bluemist @ Sep 18 2008, 01:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Francis Rohan @ Sep 17 2008, 09:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

got my baby's crba and passport today!!!
i'm so happy..

Sabi ko sayo eh..exact 2weeks matanggap mo na.Kainggit sila noh...ganda passport nila..amoy US ..hehehe.Ano middle name baby mo?Sayo or yung 2nd name nya???

heheh thank you talaga!
ung given name nya sa passport: Francis Rohan Chavez
Chavez ung last name ko..
pero ung sa application form nman ng passport nilagay nmin ung middle name is "Rohan"
baka base pa din talaga sa nso bc.

how about kay baby mo?

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-09-20 02:50:00

got my baby's crba and passport today!!!
i'm so happy..

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-09-17 08:12:00

QUOTE (bluemist @ Sep 3 2008, 11:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yeheey!!!!!

.Congrats Rhoge and to ur baby Rohan.Finally he's US Citizen,ma-recieve mo passport nya Sept.17 or maybe mas maaga pa.Sabi ko sau alst night approve sya nyan eh.Kanina ko pa hapon inaabangan post mo eh kaya nag-PM na lng ako sayo.God Bless and happy trip soon!!!!

thanks dawn!

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thank u

QUOTE (gandachic1 @ Sep 8 2008, 01:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

wow! congrats!!!! i gave birth last sept4. im in the process of gathering all the needed documents for the CRBA! sana kami din maapprove kagaya mo!

congrats again!

congrats!!! yehey
register nyo agad sa local civil registry tapos pa advance endorse sa nso..

QUOTE (KC?MP @ Sep 8 2008, 03:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Congratulations to you and your baby!!!

. Have a safe trip soon.

thank u!

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-09-08 06:07:00

QUOTE (jego ryu @ Sep 3 2008, 07:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

..im happy for you...godbless

Thanks sis Jego! Godbless also!

QUOTE (djazy66 @ Sep 3 2008, 07:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Good News!!!! CONGRATS!

thanks djazy66

Vida Taylor

QUOTE (ruby_jade @ Sep 3 2008, 08:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

congrats sis, it was nice meeting you... balik nalng kami sa 17.. hay...

thank you ruby_jade..same here! goodluck to u also..ur son's cute!

QUOTE (o0pink0o @ Sep 3 2008, 09:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

WOW! Congrats to your lil kiddo!

thanks pink..

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-09-03 09:06:00

Sorry for the delayed post..hehehe just arrived around 5 pm

My son's CRBA got approved today!
Thanks to all sis's that helped me ...

We arrived at the USembassy around 830 am with my aunt who's carrying my baby..I told the guard that we have an appointment at ACS..he said who's the mother? only the mother could go, I said it's hard for me to go alone because baby might "poop" or have tantrums during our interview..so he let us in with that reasons..hahahaha

ACS is the last room on the left side..just follow the green arrow

So off we sit and wait for my son's name..exactly 9 am his name was called to window G...as i walk to that window the prescreener was busy taking out the documents from the folder (hmn...it's because i put the documents in a clear book type folder, maybe it's better to put the documents in a sliding folder instead so it won't be difficult for them to take out the documents ..hehehehe). I greeted her "Good Morning", she just said ok..and not even dare smile a little..maybe she's just busy pulling out the documents..hahaha..she gave me the other folder and asked to take it all out from the clear folder...i helped her do it. Then, she asked me to fill-out another CRBA application form as it should be me who will sign it (or any parent who's present during the interview). (so u don't need to sign the CRBA form, wait until the day of the interview). I made a mistake filling it out so i asked for another form..hehehe and was really polite...still she's a snob.

Here are the questions she asked me:
1. When did you met? Where?
2. When did he visited? For how long?
3. Do you have any bf besides him?
4. When was the last you have a bf before him? is he filipino or foreigner?
5. What's ur job?
6. Is he single?
7. Is your son both ur first child?
8. When did he petitioned you?

Asked for my ID..i brought my passport ..she took and included it with the other documents.

After that, she gave me a yellow paper with the amount to pay and instructions..pay $150 at C1 counter, drop the yellow paper with receipt at window E, and wait for the name to be called.

My son's name was called around 11 am at Window C for CO interview.

was starving..but it's ok.
I said goodmorning, he smiled and said, is that little Mr. Joseph? while smiling..and said to my aunt "Ok, you may have your sit" i just need to see him.
He gave me back the proofs/documents that I've submitted including my passport...and asked me to raise my right hand to have an oath.
He asked me:
1. When did u met?
2. When did he visited? For how long?
3. What's my job?
4. What's his job?

After that, he told me things on how my fiance could transmit citizenship to my son:
1. If the father is a USC. Which he is because he's born in the US.
2. At least 5 years of residency..he told me if i have other proofs that he's in the US for 5 years..i said his passport and birth certificate..well "it's just proves that he's there on that day those 2 days only..we need 5..(at this moment i'm getting a little nervous..i really thought that we're going to be denied). then he said we could check his passport history..he was born 1973 and got his first passport 1997 so that means he hasn't been out of the US for more than 5 years..hmn..so that's qualify him. (

) - i think school records, employment, and other documents that could prove that he's in the US is worth it...but i only have his bc and passport hehehe.
3. The proof that our relationship is genuine and if he's really the father..i said i have my ultrasounds, pictures, emails..etc..but he said yah i know that he's your son.but how could we prove that it's his??? (

oops..getting nervous again) hmn..although the relationship is still young your son has a resemblance of his father..and you're working as a graphic artist which is a decent job..you're not working in a club(i don't know why he said this..maybe he's checking my morality..stil i don't agree with that kind of thinking) ..i'm happy with your answers..so let me just approve this and just wait for your son's CRBA and passport in 2-3 weeks..i hope your visa won't expire soon..i said it's until oct. 23..i happily thanked him.

hehehe..that's quite a long story..after that interview we went to rob for a nice lunch!

Goodluck to all..now i just have to do my CFO..maybe i'll attend this friday.

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-09-03 06:46:00

Visa approved! Yay..pink slip :)

QUOTE (bluemist @ Sep 29 2008, 07:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Just wanted to let you know guys that my visa interview today went well and also Ate Pim (prettynpink).We both got pink slip only.Thanks to all of you who prayed for me.God Bless us All!

congrats!!!

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-09-30 06:41:00

FLIGHT SCHEDULES List

QUOTE (cherry_ph @ Sep 23 2008, 01:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (SHAPE OF MY HEART @ Aug 29 2008, 05:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

2008 Flight Schedules

VJ NAME-------Airline----Flight Schedule---Flight #---Departure---POE-----Destination

June

belay--------------------NWA--------June 9---------72--------6:15am------Detroit------Philadelphia(same with gary&weng)ARRIVED in US
gary&weng------------NWA-------June 9---------72--------6:15am------Detroit-------Atlanta(same with belay)ARRIVED in US
Jimmy&Angela--------NWA--------June 9----------02--------7:45am------Detroit-----Pittsburgh~ARRIVED in US
Donny'sPrincess------NWA--------June10----------02--------7:45am------Portland---Portland~ARRIVED in US
Andyjona--------------JAL----------June 11--------746------9:00am-------SF------------TX~ARRIVED in US
hoosier----------------PAL/AA------June 12---------------------------------Chicago-------Chicago~ARRIVED in US
patiently_waiting----PAL---------June 12-------106-------4:45pm-----LasVegas----Arkansas~ARRIVED in US
Mike_Zandy------------JAL---------June 13--------------------9:00am----Chicago------Tulsa,OK~ARRIVED in US
kennethandjoyce----PAL--------June 16--------------------1030pm ---------------------SF~ARRIVED in US
envy_me--------------NWA--------June 17--------72--------6:15am------Detroit------Chicago~ARRIVED in US
Jartu63-----------------JAL---------June 17--------746--------9:00am-----Washington,DC----Portland, ME~ARRIVED in US
ammike----------------PAL---------June 18-----PR102-------10:00pm------LAX--------San Diego CA (same w/ jakielibera)~ARRIVED in US
jackielibera------------PAL---------June 18-----PR102-------10:00pm------LAX--------SFO (same w/ ammike)~ARRIVED in US
sushijin-----------singaporeair----June 19--------------------8:30am--------LAX-------- Rialto, CA~ARRIVED in US
rancher74--------------NWA--------June 19--------------------7:20am-------LIT----------Arkansas~ARRIVED in US
RHRH-------------------PAL---------June 20--------------------7:30am------Houston-----Texas~ARRIVED in US
Nova17-----------------PAL---------June 21-------PR104----10:30pm-----SF-----------Oakland SF (same with foxyroxy)~ARRIVED in US
Foxyroxy---------------PAL---------June 21-------PR104----10:30pm------SF-----------SF (same with Nova17)~ARRIVED in US
Gurl---------------------NWA--------June 21--------72---------6:15am-----Detroit------Fort Myers, FL~ARRIVED in US
WaltnRafi--------------NWA--------June 25--------72---------6:15am-----Detroit-----Greensboro~ARRIVED in US
ktv2007---------------JAL----------June 25------746--------- 9am-----------SF----------Colorado Springs~ARRIVED in US
mjkj-------------------NWA---------June 25--------422---------3:20pm----Detroit--------Orlando~ARRIVED in US
Noelandtintin---------PAL---------June 27-----PR102-----10:00pm-----LAX----------Palm Springs, CA~ARRIVED in US
SHAPE-----------------NWA--------June 27--------02--------7:45am-------LAX----------Denver, CO~ARRIVED in US
blueberry-------------PAL----------June 29-------PR102---------------------LAX----------Freeport, ME(same with oranges)~ARRIVED in US
oranges---------------PAL----------June 29-------PR102-----10pm----------LAX---------Arizona(same with blueberry)~ARRIVED in US

July
04bilbil-----------------PAL----------July 3--------104-------------------------SFO------------SFO~ARRIVED in US
mamada--------------JAL-----------July 9--------746------9:00am-----Washington, DC---Richmond, VA~ARRIVED in US
Simple_Melanie---Continental-----July 15--- CO-933----10:55pm--- Guam------------Houston, Texas~ARRIVED in US
SMOKE----------Cathay Pacific----July 31-------920------12:30----------LAX--------------Oklahoma City~ARRIVED in US

August
hannyperez----------NWA----------August 1-------02---------------------SFO--------------Palm Springs, CA~ARRIVED in US
ez2007---------------PAL/China air---Aug 3----------------2:00pm------Seattle-----------Washington~ARRIVED in US
mrsartis---------------PAL----------August 8------PR102---------------------LAX------------~ARRIVED in US
crys--------------------PAL----------August 10-----PR112--------------------LAX------------~ARRIVED in US
Ikhing-----------------NWA---------August 13------72---------6:15am------Detroit---------Fort Luderdale, FL~ARRIVED in US
reijoandedlet---------PAL----------August 13------PR102-----10:00pm-----LAX------------~ARRIVED in US
Chriza-------------Hawaiian-------August 14------------------7:00pm------LAX------------~ARRIVED in US
rick's baby------------NWA---------August 15------------------7:45AM------LAX------------Oklahoma~ARRIVED in US
lostgurl18------------PAL-----------August 18------PR104------10:30pm----SFO------------SFO~ARRIVED in US
wizardfitz------------JAL------------August 18--------------------------------Chicago---------Franklin, IN~ARRIVED in US
JSRF-------------------NWA---------August 19------------------------------Seattle,WA------Phoenix, AZ~ARRIVED in US
Alizeyah---------------PAL----------August 22------PR106------4:45 pm----Las Vegas----Las Vegas~ARRIVED in US
chris-lei--------------Eva air-------August 25-----BR0272----12:45pm-----LAX------------Rancho Cucamonga, CA~ARRIVED in US
dAlip------------------PAL----------August 25-------------------10:30pm-----SFO-----------SFO(same with lehman24)~ARRIVED in US
lehman24------------PAL----------August 25--------------------10:30pm-----SFO-----------SFO(same with dAlip)~ARRIVED in US
Cooky --------------- PAL --------Aug 28 -------- PR104 -------10:30pm -------SFO -------SFO~ARRIVED in US
jego_ryu-------------Hawaiian-----August 29---------------------7:00pm-----Honolulu-----Honolulu~ARRIVED in US
rubchett---------------NWA---------August 29--------72--------6:15am------Detroit--------Baltimore~ARRIVED in US

September
RyaNriza---------------NWA--------Sept 1----------02------7:55am------LAX---------------Mesa, AZ
stevent ------------- korean air----Sept 1 --- DJ7GRV----12:30am ---- Atlanta-----------Tennessee
marea----------------PAL-----------Sept 03------PR104------10:30pm-------SFO---------------Ohio
dbears-----------------NWA---------Sept 4---------72------6:35am-----Detroit------------Princeton, NC
ChristophandEvan----JAL/AA------Sept 10--------746------7:00am----Dallas-------------Grandbury,Texas
gabriela---------------PAL-----------Sept 12-------PR102---10:00pm----LAX--------------Los Angeles
ron-------------------JAL/United---Sept 17------------------------------Washington------Columbia, SC
leejoy----------------JAL/United---Sept 17------------------------------Washington------Columbia, SC
lokashadow04-------JAL/CA-------Sept 27-------------------9:00am----Houston

October
francis rohan ------- JAL/JAL -------Oct 2-----------------9 am -----------New York ----- Belfast, Maine
cherry_ph------------JAL/AA--------Oct10-----------------9:am------------Chicago
November

December

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-09-22 19:06:00

FLIGHT SCHEDULES List

hello..add me to the list pls..

October 2, 2008
JAL 746 = Manila - NRT (Tokyo) (9 am - 2:25 pm)
JAL 048 = Tokyo - JFK (New York) (7:20 pm - 7:05 pm)

Edited by Francis Rohan, 20 September 2008 - 06:30 AM.

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-09-20 06:29:00

Who are your favorite musicians/artists?

My honey likes Jim Brickman, that kind of stuff, r&b, soul, pop.

I like jazz, rock, improvisation. My favs are Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis, Grateful Dead, Phish, Derek Trucks, Allman Brothers, John Coltrane and, many, many others. Prince.

Who are your favorite music groups or artists?

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-09-11 19:55:00

XRAY result required upon departure

@ JFK they don't require it.

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-10-08 21:36:00

QUOTE (tzeksman @ Oct 9 2008, 12:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

girltalk
how to fly with an infant
travelling with a baby checklist
travel for kids

Thanks, Ill check those site and share them with my wife when i get there. We requested the bassinet and our son should just barely fit in to there requirements when we fly on the 24th. actually since he is so active now we plan to basically "wear him out" all day and maybe even at the lay-over in tapei unless he is extraly grumpy just try to make him so tired he wants to just sleep. I hope thats not cruelbut thats what we think might be best. we will b e leaving late in the day anyways so it will be towards his resting time anyways......the part we worry about is the air pressure. I mean what do you do for a baby at 9 mos as far as taking off and getting him adjusted for that. Nonetheless im glad ill be there with my wife so i can assist her but if anyone has suggestions im an open book!!! My wife says as long as he "feels" like he is in motion like in a car he sleeps but i dunno how he will transalte that feeling on the plane...actually im not worried whatever it is it is an if people around us dont like it whatever....its only 13 hours out of my life and theirs as well

Got this from the girltalk site:

For mommies going to the US, if you can find Hyland's Calms Forte for Kids and Bach's Rescue Remedy, it's really a lifesaver for long travel with kids.
It really helps calm them down (but not make them lethargic or sleepy) lalo when they are stressed.

what i did during take off and landing i feed him so that the pressure in his ears will pop.
or if he does like pacifier give it to him during take off and landing.
goodluck to ur trip

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-10-09 22:02:00

QUOTE (yankee @ Oct 9 2008, 08:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Congratulations and thanks God you guys arrived safe and sound..I guess the baby was excited to be in USA

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Welcome to both of you!!!

thank you..

QUOTE (ruby_jade @ Oct 9 2008, 08:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

congrats!

QUOTE (jego ryu @ Oct 9 2008, 09:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

welcome to USA....glad u and ur baby arrived safe and happy......

thanks

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-10-08 21:42:00

QUOTE (tzeksman @ Oct 9 2008, 06:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Congrats on your trip! do you have any tips for traveling with a baby our son will be 9 mos old when we fly back. For that matter maybe ill make a post asking bout suggestions. Did you use the bassinet. How did that all work out?

Thanks tzeksman, I did use the bassinet..you can request for it at the same time you purchased your ticket, i recommnend flying with JAL as they really are childfriendly airline..it will be easy for you if you're travelling with your husband..but i didn't get any problems at all when i flew with him alone.
you could check this sites for some tips also:
girltalk
how to fly with an infant
travelling with a baby checklist
travel for kids

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QUOTE (Francis Rohan @ Oct 8 2008, 02:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello to all!
I'm back..sorry for the late post of my POE ..just got a little busy this past few days but here it is:

The whole trip was ok except when my son is fussy ..but overall he's cooperative.
We arrived at NAIA past 6 and asked the help of the airport porter for my luggage, went straight to JAL counter under special assistance as I needed one because I'm travelling with a baby. From there we went to the immigration line, the lady was ok..gave her our passports..she asked if it's just the 2 of us travelling..asked for my son's exit permit..then gave us back our passports (my son is a USC). Ooppss..i forgot..i also paid 750 for airport fee..

Off we went to JAL boarding gate, the stroller was of great help that I don't need to carry my son while at the airport. We waited and get to board first hehehehe.. arrived at tokyo at around 230pm, waited for our next flight till 630 pm..we got the same airline (JAL), the service was off the charts! I recommend it..hehehe oopps OT.

We arrived at JFK by 7 pm, seen a filipino who asked "Sayo to? (referring to the stroller), i replied "Opo" without even looking at the person, i thought i'm still in manila..hahaha...then off we go to the immigration, the airport people are nice and helpful, the lady helped me with the stroller and my carry on..i needed to carry baby as he was getting fussy (i'm proud of my son for being so good during our almost 24 hours flight).

Immigration line is not that long as I expected..there's 2 persons ahead of us..
When it was our turn, i gave the immigration guy our passports and told him that "my son is a USC and i'm on k1"..he said "Ok, do you have your paper works?" gave him the packet but not the xray..he didn't even asked for it...after a couple of minutes he asked us to follow him in the immigration office. Waited for 5 minutes and he gave my passport back with I-94 stapled on it. I asked again while pointing to the xray film, "do I need to submit this? "he said no..you're good to go. so i thank them and walked away to get our luggages.

Our 2 luggage bags we're the only ones left at the conveyor, so i asked the helped of the airport guy and walked us thru exit..gave the custom form to the custom person then went out to the arrival area.

My silly honey is waiting for us..and off we go to our hotel.

Overall, my POE experience is not difficult...wasn't asked any question at all.

Glad to see you make it on that long trip.... Welcome to the USA...

thanks a lot!

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-10-08 19:33:00

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-10-08 14:49:00

US PASSPORT/CRBA CERTIFICATE

CONGRATS!!!

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-10-17 15:57:00

THANK YOU!

QUOTE (joynateforever @ Oct 22 2008, 11:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

THANK YOU GUYS AND TO RUBY JADE,

MY DAUGTHER CRBA IS APPROVED TODAY! THE CONSUL IS VERY2X NICE! THANKS GOD.

GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!

congrats!!! i'm happy for u

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-10-26 19:59:00

How did we met our partner?

I knew a Filipina near my area who was married to an American. I was impressed with her beauty and personality, this was back in 2001 or 2003, can't remember specifically... a few years later a friend introduced me to myspace in the spring of 2006...I was browsing for single Filipina and one of the first I saw was my honey, it was literally love at first sight for me as well...I noticed she was single and I kept asking myself, how can a woman of such beauty be single? I added her as a friend and after almost a year, we fell in love. Now almost a year and 1/2 later we're engaged and have a beautiful son.

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-08-27 19:49:00

did u change your hand written signature after marriage?

hi to all..just got married last nov. 15, this is my concern also..
when we got our marriage license, i need to sign on the bride section..i signed it using my current signature
and so after our wedding i didn't sign anything..just then i realized it's a marriage license and certificate at the same time..

got my marriage certificate today..wow that was fast right??

so can i change my signature when i apply for ssn?

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-11-18 14:05:00

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving, it was my wife's and baby's first Thanksgiving here in the U.S. We hope all of the new arrivals from PI are enjoying their first as well.

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-11-27 20:49:00

Tragic Marriage Proposal

We're so very saddened to hear about this tragedy. It reminds me of the night when my silly was flying here w/ my son, I was hoping they would have a safe flight. When I arrived at JFK I was so relieved when I looked up at the arrival board and saw their flight number was on "arrival" status. I knew then I would only feel completely relieved after I saw them arrive through the actual arrival doors where I was waiting.
I know its safe to say how precious we all are to one another, the filippina and the americans. Although we don't know her personally, it still feels like such a loss, esp. considering the long journey we're all experiencing.

My only caveat about this story is, if she arrived via the K1 visa, did he not propose before her arrival? And furturmore why didn't he at least attempt to jump in to save her?

Our deepest thoughts and condolences to her family and friends in PI.

clarabel

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Philippines

2008-12-05 18:37:00

Flight Tomorrow January 17,2009

bon voyage!

clarabel

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Philippines

2009-01-16 12:06:00