ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Philippinescredit card debts
QUOTE (jom @ Aug 31 2009, 07:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My husband and I consolidated HIS credit cards ( I said HIS because they were already there even before we got married ) with one bank that offered him 0%APR for 12 months, thats how we escaped paying the interest. We are now just paying for the principal and almost done with it. His credit cards are in the freezer and will only be used if there is really an emergency.

When it comes to child support..ahhhhh..he pays a lot monthly to the lazy ex wife,lol. I wish he only pays $35 but its $1,050 a month for the two boys. The amount was based on his income 5 years ago because the ex has never worked during their less than 5 years marriage. In addition, he also pays for their medical , dental and vision insurances.

When it comes to bills, we divide. He pays for the house utilities, boat , credit card and house mortgage while I pay for my car, insurances ( 2 vehicles and boat ) and I do most of the grocery shopping. Despite my husband's generous income we really don't have a lot of extra cash because we stopped using the credit cards and also a portion of our paycheck goes to savings ( this is a must !!!!)

There is no imposition on my part to pay BUT as his partner , I should. I don't send any money to the Philippines because our household expenses come first and foremost. We are not rich but are genuinely happy with everything we have. Our number one rule is to live within our means.

When I started working and received my first full paycheck , the first thing we did was sit down and made a sheet of what our bills are and who will pay. We both get our paychecks the same time and pay our bills first, then we stock up our fridge for food. I pay $48 for my phone monthly and don't have text services because I dont need it and with that I save $25 a month. When I go shopping I don't go for the brand ( except for laundry soap because I always use Tide) but whatever is the cheapest. I am not trying to advertise here smile.gif but when I go for my major grocery shopping, I save a lot in Walmart for non meat items and I go to Win-dixie for meat stuff because they always have a buy one take one. My husband loves steak ( a lot!!) so I make sure that once a week he gets to eat one( He works hard for it and deserves one). Eating out probably happens once a month because we like cooking and eating at home.

We don't go to bars ( been there done that smile.gif) and most of our free days we go fishing or just boating . Joe loves the water and it is an inexpensive treat for all of us.

I don't use the dryer for our clothes . I hang them and let the FL sun do its job smile.gif It saves us a lot of money. I clean my own nails, do my own hair treatment and facials smile.gif I also do Joe's hair. Temp of our house is maintained at 80 during the day and 79 at night and when summer is over, we love the fresh air. These are just some of the things we do on our own to save money.

Sit down, make a list and work your budget. As what the others correctly said, cut off some of your unnecessary expenses and always follow the rule to live within your means. We also went through some tough times when we just got started but if you work things out together and listen to one another , take things one step at a time and learn how to prioritize, you will be just fine.

Goodluck and hope things will be better for the two of you

All excellent advice. I was wondering if someone was going to recommend getting a consolidation loan. This will make paying off your outstanding debt a lot more manageable and get the CC companies off your back. Good luck. We wish you guys all the best.
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-08-31 10:08:00
Philippinesdoes your filipina wife shaves her legs?
This is too good. My So shaves her legs about once a month. I really don't know why she does it at all as I can't see any hair on her legs at all as her skin is super smooth as well but she still goes thru the motions. LoL..Yeah I can't wait to see where this thread goes too.
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-09-11 16:12:00
Philippinesconcerned about CRBA processing time and requirements...
QUOTE (sweetlj @ May 7 2009, 10:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (bluemist @ May 7 2009, 03:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
By the way,make sure your hubby will send you proof of his domicile in the U.S. like his mortgage,credit card bill,military records,school transcripts,tax returns,W-2's for 5 years or 2 before your daughter was born.Importante yang domicile sis kc tlgang binibilang nila.I submitted my hubby's military records,tax returns pati yung mga luma na at yung employment records nya old and current at old and current passport nya,college transcripts,GED,social security earnings,voter's card,old pay stubs.

Pag kumpleto mo yan..smooth lng CRBA ni baby girl mo at ma-approve agad yan.Kung may pic ka ni hubby mo nung bata pa sya na hawig ni baby nyo..dalhin mo sa appointment makakatulong din yun pra wala DNA test...or submit more proofs ng relationship nyo pra ma-satisfy mo consul.

Good luck and sana mapunta kayo sa mabait na consul smile.gif



Thanks so much bluemist! Sana nga smooth lng... Anyway, nainterview na kmi Last April 29. I don't know if they will still schedule us for another interview since marami pa sila hanap na documents especially nga physical presence ng husband ko sa states for five years. Anyway, Nasubmit ko na lahat un additional requirements na hinahanap nila via courier and hopefully by this time they reviewed it na. Sabi kasi sa akin nun pre-screener dun sa ACS kahit un military records lng daw ng husband ko present ko just to prove that he's in the US for five years before our daughter's birth and of course un old passports and current passports nya. Plus i submitted also proof of our relationship before our daughter's conception. But basically more on pictures lng meron ako, emails and letters at saka un notarized passport nya nung time na nandito sya when i got pregnant. Wala na ksi un ticket nya before or even itenerary nya. You think consul will be satisfied with that? (sana naman...) Also i submitted all my pre-natal records as well as hospital receipts/bills. Sana nga smooth na lng lahat... Im worried na kasi... So much on delays na kami. We have to be in the US before my husband's deployment in July.
Thanks again bluemist. I'll let you know if we have any updates with our application. smile.gif



helo..ask ko lng sana nung pinick up ba ng fedex ung crba applicaiton ng baby mo sinama mo na ba ung mga lahat ng requirements na kailangan nila o dadalhin mo ung mga requirements sa interview ng baby mo?
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-05-11 02:01:00
Philippinesconcerned about CRBA processing time and requirements...
QUOTE (sweetlj @ Apr 23 2009, 12:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello to all VJ members!

Im basically new here, but i started reading visa journey since March. I read some forums and get some ideas about processing of our petition together with my daughter.

I have concerns like CBRA processing?

Me together with my daughter had an interview last April 21. The interview went well from the pre screening to CO. Until the CO noticed that my husband is already US citizen. She asked why we didn't file our daughter's CBRA for her to be citizen already. I told her that it takes time and we dont have much ideas about the processing etc. She continued typing on her pc until she said that my daughter is already a US citizen. She said that we have to go to the ACS (american consular services) to verify my daughter's citizenship.
At window 37, called my daughter's name and the guy in that window gave us instructions to go to ACS and he gave back our passports. Then we proceed to the ACS... from there... at window D, the guy gave us forms to fill up and said that gather all the requirements that we can and gave it back to the embassy. Forms are: for CBRA and for passport.

I have questions regarding the CBRA. Anyone ever had the same situation like us? My concern is the process of CBRA? How long does it take? also with the passports. Im supposed to submit all the additional requirements they needed next week cause im still waiting for my marriage index from NSO.

Btw, i forgot to mention that our case was expedited from NVC to USEM. Because my husband had an order for his deployment in July that's why im very much worried about the processing of CBRA. Can anyone help me and give me some inputs regarding our case? It will be appreciated. smile.gif

Thanks in advance to all members who took time reading our case.

Thanks so much!!! smile.gif

-sweetlj



dont worry it wont take too long processing a crba,i talked to one vj member about how long it will take..she told me once u already submit the ap[plication in just 3-5 days they will call u for ur daughter's interview..and if they will ask for a DNA test it will only take 10 days to get the result.
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-05-07 07:04:00
PhilippinesAdministrative Processing/Review
Wow..7 weeks. That's quite a wait considering they told you that everything was fine and that you passed your interview. I am not sure what number you are calling but contrary to what others may say I would be calling them every freakin day to find out the status and what the hold up is. If the CO told you that every thing was fine and that you passed the interview I wonder why they placed it under AP/AR? Good luck to you and if you continue to have trouble getting thru pm me and I will have my fiance send you the number that she used when she was calling to check on hers. Good luck to you and God bless. Mike
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-07-07 11:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswaiting for our NOA1
QUOTE (sweetgurl @ May 1 2009, 09:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
MY FIANCE FILED MY PETITION YESTERDAY SO HOW LONG DO U THINK IS MY NOA1 TAKES? unsure.gif

It took about 2 weeks to receive our NOA1 but things moved a bit faster after that. Good Luck n God Bless
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-05-01 11:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMedical Done
Congratulations..Glad to here that she passed her medical. Im sure the interview will go well. We will be praying for you.
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-05-05 09:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsnoa1 not coming yet
Any where from 2 to 4 weeks is about average. Don't worry. You will receive it soon. Good Luck, Mike
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-05-06 15:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview 7 hours away!
Good Luck. I'm sure she will do fine.
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-05-19 11:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsneed help
Try this.

http://www.angelfire...eral/page9.html
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-06-18 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsgot text from air21 visa ready to deliver...
Congratulations and best wishes to you and your fiance. Mike

Edited by MikenKyhen, 18 June 2009 - 10:12 AM.

MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-06-18 10:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPASSED my INTERVIEW ds AM!!!!
Congratulations Ashley. Best wishes to you both. Mike
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-06-15 09:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGRABE... GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME
QUOTE (babykim @ Jun 23 2009, 08:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
congrats and have a safe trip soon..


Happy to hear that you had a safe trip. I know you just got here so welcome to the States. Best wishes to you and Tim. Mike n Karen

MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-06-23 09:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGRABE... GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME
Congratulations and best wishes to you and your fiance and welcome to the U.S. Mike
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-06-23 09:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa in hand!!!Glory to God...
Congratulations. Have a safe trip and welcome to the U.S. Mike n Karen
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-06-23 09:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJust hit the 5 month mark!!
By far the most inspiring post I have read here during my Journey. Well done Sam. But I wouldn't wait any longer to contact my Senator. Two days after I contacted mine my petition was approved. You've been very patient but why wait another month? Good luck to ya buddy and I wish you a smooth Visa Journey. Mike

MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-06-30 19:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports5 months later i finally got a responce rfe!
QUOTE (SamAndDorothy @ Jul 2 2009, 09:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah, i am going to go over what i have.Cause i already sent a complete copy of everything to my lady.Probally something silly, box not checked,didnt sign in the right spot or something.Maybe her passport pic, i dunno.Cause i know her passport pics are smaller than what they require in america.I dunno, like i said probally something silly just to waste peoples time about.


I called uscis just a minute ago, for giggles.To see if they could tell me what exactly what the rfe was.And the guy started reading what the website says on my case.I asked him,do you guys ever say anything other than exactly what the website says?He paused and then started this talk about we are here to give information and what not.Then started to tell me what a rfe was, i told him 4 times i know what a rfe is, i wanna know what exactly the rfe is in my case.

I wonder if these people feel like chimps,where they give no input really.They might as well just have a recording looped over and over again.

Hi, i am agent bla bla, i cant help you with anything but read to you what you have already read.Would you like for me to waste moments of your life rereading to you what you have already read? please press 1 if you would like to continue,or press 2 now cause you know more than we do.And you will be disconnected promtly!!

I waited 5 months and a 2 days for a email tell me i have a rfe,might as well wait to see what it is.I will report what it is asap.

Man, That really sucks. I hate that for you guys. Waiting for over 5 months just to find out you have an RFE. Hopefully once you have resolved this things will start moving quicker for you. Good luck and I hope everything works out for you guys. Mike
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-07-02 10:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa on hand
Congratulations. My fiance received her Visa today too.
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-07-07 10:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsapproved In 7 weeks... woohoo!
Congrats guys and good luck on your medical and interview. Mike
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-07-08 15:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2'''' HELP!!
QUOTE (thepizzadude @ Jul 14 2009, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (joyterence @ Jul 14 2009, 09:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
gup pm! just have a question about noa2 july 26 we receive an e-mail saying that our petition is approve and after a week my husband in my heart already heart.gif receive our noa2! so how many days or weeks that i will receive the package 3?! here in the philippines for the next step? .. unsure.gif


2006-met in person!
2009-feb-sent I129
2009-feb-13-noa1
2009-feb-touch
2009-jun 26-receive an e-mail
2009-july-3=receive NOA2!!!
STILL WAITING HERE IN PI FOR THE MAIL AND FOR THE NEXT STEP!


http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf

Read this page at the embassy website it explains everything. You need to download the forms yourself as the embassy doesn't send them any longer.

Exactly...No need to wait any longer. Download the forms now. Send them to usem, get your MNL case number and schedule your interview. Your almost there. good.gif
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-07-14 14:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsexpedite processing for K1?
Yeah, what everyone else has posted. Won't happen. I tried it too because my fiance was pregnant. I found out real fast that made no difference whatsoever. Sorry. File like the majority of us here have done and do your best to be patient. I know it's not easy. I wish you guys the best of luck on your journey. Mike
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-07-22 08:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-134 Affidavit of support
Hey there. You want to check Do Not Intend then type "N/A petioning for k1 visa", if I remember correctly. Go to the example forms at the top of the site and look at the I-134. It will show you how to word it. Good luck. Mike
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-07-23 16:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTravel Agency for the K1 Visa
Can't say as I blame your fiance. I wouldn't pay another dime for this so called Visa assistance..from a travel agency? TOTAL SCAM!!!
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-07-30 08:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGOT MY VISA TODAY
CONGRATS! Have a safe trip and welcome to the U.S.
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-08-04 11:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCo Sponsor???
QUOTE (sjr09 @ Aug 7 2009, 12:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MikenKyhen @ Aug 7 2009, 09:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (noodlesweasel @ Aug 7 2009, 05:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey could be wrong but I know USEM dont allow co sponsor for K1. Someone got denied last June but appealed coz husband was able to find a better job. Good luck in your interview.smile.gif

Not true..USEM reserves the right to deny the use of a co-sponsor but it is on a case by case basis.



I've seen post-interview notices from the Manila Embassy stating that "co-sponsors are not allowed for nonimmigrant visas," and then subsequently seen the Embassy staff approve a visa after the petitioner provided additional proof of his justification based on his ongoing dependence on his parents for school or job reasons.

No one size fits all when this question comes up. It is case by case!

What is clear, however, is properly-documented co-sponsors are allowed for immigrant visa processing.

Exactly. good.gif
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-08-07 13:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCo Sponsor???
QUOTE (noodlesweasel @ Aug 7 2009, 05:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey I could be wrong but I know USEM dont allow co sponsor for K1. Someone got denied last June but appealed coz husband was able to find a better job. Good luck in your interview. smile.gif

Not true..USEM reserves the right to deny the use of a co-sponsor but it is on a case by case basis.
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-08-07 08:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPetition to Manila
Great news!!! Next up..Interview, Visa in hand, CFO and a safe flight to the States.
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-08-07 13:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEvidence of Genuine relationship
QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Aug 7 2009, 09:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (masteryfic @ Aug 7 2009, 12:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone. I just wanna ask if its ok just to have emails and pics for the evidence of on going relationship.
MY fiance and I chat alot online and he doesnt send me snail mails or cards. e-cards maybe. we dont have phone records too since he used phonecards to call me. this concerned me alot and got me nervous too since we are expecting for our NOA2 soon and got me nervous.

Also one thing is , is it hard to prepare for paper works for k1 application? Im a member of certain yahoo groups and i found alot of women applying for k1 hire someone to give them tips and help them prepare and arrange their papers for 100 dollars. that kinda amount is too big for me. i look at the embassy requirements for the k1 application and it seems the papers they need are not that hard to secure. anyone got and advice for me pls. im getting crazy thinking
if im going to get the paper arrangement service or not. but 100 dollars when coverted to peso is so big amount. wacko.gif



Online chats/vid cams is basically the only thing Umit and I did. I think we sent two packages to each other in our year long courtship. (we did visit each other though smile.gif)


Plus - relationship quetions are mostly at the embassy level, not USCIS/NVC at this stage. (I hope you met her in person within the last 2 years of filing the k-1?)

If the cost of the embassy requirements is causing you some concern, best be prepared for the costs down the road...

Trip from the PI to the US = $ varies (within the 6 months after visa is granted)

Marriage license = $ varies (within the 90 days of arrival)

AOS - $1010.00 (which you should do before the I-94 expires - if you don't - she will be out of status, subject to ICE problems)

Removal of conditions (2 years out) = currently Filing Fee : $465 (plus $80 biometric service fee)


You will also need to show sufficent income (125% over the poverty level as seen here)

Yep..Just tell your fiance to keep his wallet out.
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-08-07 10:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEvidence of Genuine relationship
QUOTE (Haole @ Aug 7 2009, 12:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (masteryfic @ Aug 6 2009, 06:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone. I just wanna ask if its ok just to have emails and pics for the evidence of on going relationship.
MY fiance and I chat alot online and he doesnt send me snail mails or cards. e-cards maybe. we dont have phone records too since he used phonecards to call me. this concerned me alot and got me nervous too since we are expecting for our NOA2 soon and got me nervous.

Also one thing is , is it hard to prepare for paper works for k1 application? Im a member of certain yahoo groups and i found alot of women applying for k1 hire someone to give them tips and help them prepare and arrange their papers for 100 dollars. that kinda amount is too big for me. i look at the embassy requirements for the k1 application and it seems the papers they need are not that hard to secure. anyone got and advice for me pls. im getting crazy thinking
if im going to get the paper arrangement service or not. but 100 dollars when coverted to peso is so big amount. wacko.gif

Betwwen WOF and VJ you can do it on your own easily.
Example!

http://www.theworldo...showtopic=13689

Absolutely. Save your money. You don't need their service. No, it is not hard to prepare the K1 application. As long as you don't have any extenuating circumstances it's quite easy and your emails and pics will be fine for your interview.
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-08-07 09:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Processing
If your xray is clear there would be no need for the sputum test. Good luck. Hope everything will move quickly for you.
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-08-10 10:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSHE IS IN THE UNITED STATES AND IN THE AIR HERE
Congratulations. We wish you guys all the best.
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-08-11 14:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy k1 visa took 141 days from NOA1 to interview date.
WoW..Quick!!! Congrats and good luck on the medical and interview.
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-08-14 08:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGod is good
Congrats. Good luck on the interview.
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-08-14 09:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow can we fly back together?
If you will buy your tickets thru a travel agency here in the states they will sit it up for you. That's exactly what I did last month. No problems. Good luck.
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-08-25 08:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThey made it!!
WOW! CONGRATULATIONS! What a story. You have one incredibly strong fiance. I am so happy for you and your family, that they are safe and you all are finally together. You have truly been blessed. Enjoy each and every day together. You guys have earned it and definately deserve it. Take care. God bless and I would love to hear more about your story if you would be willing to share it.
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-08-24 16:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCASE TOUCHED BY USCIS AFTER APPROVAL NOTICE SENT
Hey Joe, Have you tried to call NVC. I'm sure you probably have but if you haven't that's where you would want to start. I bet you'll hear something in the next week but I certainly understand wanting to know what's taking so long. I'll see what I can find out for you. Hang in there and Congrats on the CRBA. Mike

Edited by MikenKyhen, 16 September 2009 - 07:58 PM.

MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-09-16 19:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNSO office
hello to all vj members..just wanna share the phone number that u can call for those who want to request a BIRTH CERT,CENOMAR n to RENEW PASSPORT without even going to nso office..

027371111-REQUEST A BC N CENOMAR
+63917535100-RENEW PASSPORT


hope it helps..godbless:)

MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-05-01 06:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW QUESTION....
It can't hurt anything. Better to have to much than not enough. Bring everything you have. Good luck
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-05-04 10:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuerry From My Fellow Filipinos Who Had Their Interview
My fiance just had her interview on tuesday, April 28th. They told her it would be approximately 3 to 5 days before she received her visa depending where you live in the Philippines. Hope this helps.
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-04-29 13:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Passed!
Congratulations Guys. We are very happy for you and yes you are right..It is definately worth the wait. Mike n Karen
MikenKyhenMalePhilippines2009-05-27 12:22:00