ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Philippinespreparing my Documents for interview
QUOTE (ccndyeth @ Jan 22 2009, 10:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yep.. oo nga pala.. it's ready too.. Thank YOu !!



I did n`t see the DS 157. You have to prepare 2 copies of DS 157-Validated from the Bank, 2 copies of DS 156 and 1 copy only of DS 156K, sign it and put the name of your petitioners that you`re going to marry.

Break a Leg!God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-01-24 19:17:00
PhilippinesLuggage chaeck
QUOTE (jazz_acid @ Jan 26 2009, 04:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello friends,

I just wanna seek advise, my flight will be on 28th visa japan airlines and american airlines. The trael agency told me just to bring 20 kilos or 2 balikbayan boxes and one carry on bag. My question is: If i exceed with the said luggage weight, how much do i have to pay? what weight my carry on bag should be? is there any restrictions about the carry on bag? I have lots of stuffs to bring cos im 7 mos pregnant. Pls. advise.


thanks a lot,

jazz


Hi, sis! check the 2 airlines you will be going! They will give you the best answer. Have a safe flight! God bless!


Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-01-26 07:34:00
PhilippinesKelan kayo nag-umpisang mag-pack ng inyong suitcase?
In my case I started packing when I bought my suitcase, it was 2 days after my visa approved. Until now, I am still packing ksi 2 address ko meron sa city at meron dito sa province which is my permanent residence. Now I am here in the province and started packing again for my 2nd luggage that I am going to bring when I left on the 5th of Feb. I hope I won`t forget something. How I wish I can bring all my stuff pero di pwede ksi mahal bayad sa excess, so what I did was I really chose my favorite things. I bought a bathroom weighing scale sa Japan Home to make sure di over sa required luggage allowance. Better purchase one than to pay excess baggage. Happy trip sa mga aalis ahead of me. God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-01-27 09:26:00
PhilippinesINTERVIEW PASS
Congratulations!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-01-26 06:38:00
Philippinese-ticket (what is needed at airport?)
QUOTE (cieloazul @ Jan 23 2009, 06:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello, I read some older topics on VJ but wanted to check with recent travelers to see if anything had changed (higher tax, fees, etc.).

What docs are needed at the airport for an e-ticket? I purchased the tickets from expedia with credit card so does she need a copy of the card? Does she need to go by the airline, NWA, before the flight?

Also, I've read the travel tax is 1650 php and the airport fee is 750; is this still the same?

Are there porters available to help with bags?

This link has some good info but I'm not sure if it is current.

http://www.philippin...la-airport.html



Hi, there! I will be leaving on Feb5 via Northwest airlines. My fiance bought my -eticket in direct ticketing in Northwest too I was just wondering if my travel tax and other fees are already there. He paid it through master card, Do I still need the copy of her card? and passport for identity ? What fees do I still have to pay?
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-01-25 06:35:00
PhilippinesTHANKS GOD....
QUOTE (geren @ Jan 25 2009, 06:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello VJ families, Me and Roger are very happy today coz when I called St.lukes about my culture result, wow, it was NEGATIVE and I will have my immunization next week. Thanks God and to all of you here who prayed for us. God bless us all. luvs yah...

Geren


That`s indeed a great news! Good luck to your up coming interview . Stay Healthy and God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-01-27 09:59:00
PhilippinesSOOOOO HAPPYYYY
QUOTE (loveusomuchhoney @ Jan 26 2009, 10:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
FINALLY TAPOS NA INTERVIEW KO THE CONSUL IS VERY NICE .... kicking.gif kicking.gif
FEB.24 FLIGHT KO NA PUNTA USA WITH MY HUBBY... kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


Congratulations!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-01-27 02:08:00
PhilippinesDoes your passport number change when you renew your passport?
QUOTE (EnglishFamily @ Jan 26 2009, 04:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello Pinoy's and Pinay out there, I just want to ask about passport..
pag kumuha po ba ako ng bagong passport kasi nawala passport ko eh, ganun pa rin po ba magiging passport number ko?or magbabago?
Thanks and waiting for your replies,


You will be given a new passport number, different from your old passport number.
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-01-27 20:52:00
Philippinesk2 visa interview passed
Congratulations!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-01-28 10:34:00
PhilippinesAlready paid the Visa Fee but form they have given me was expired last 2008
QUOTE (miss_jane @ Jan 25 2009, 08:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I already paid the visa fee but they have given me a DS-157 form which expired last 2008.I brought the latest form DS-157 which i printed out but they told me to just use the one they have given me.Is it still valid though they have an expired DS-157 form?Need answer pls...


That`s valid. I did the same BDO MCS Branch gave me expired form and during my interview it is okay . Just fill it up! Photo copy first the DS 157 back to back before filling it. SO you can have 2 valid DS 157. what they check is just the validation at the back !Good luck!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-01-26 23:12:00
PhilippinesShe PASSED!!!!
QUOTE (PhiLandShiR @ Jan 28 2009, 06:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
good.gif kicking.gif good.gif kicking.gif

The medical is history!!

Shir passed!!!

kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


Congratulations and God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-01-29 10:12:00
PhilippinesVisa interview: I got a pinkslip!!
QUOTE (ccndyeth @ Jan 27 2009, 10:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
GOsh!!! We're so happy to have the interview done.. I passed it.. Thank God!!!

plus the consul was pleased on how I organized our documents smile.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif blush.gif energy.gif
and told me that we've given them so much to look at since I've submitted almost everything and yet I still have so much evidence I brought in case they asked for more.. content.gif star_smile.gif content.gif star_smile.gif


Thank you fellow VJers for the email and wishes and prayers!!!
I owe alot from you guys!! thank you so much for all the help..

I hope the visa will be here this week or early next week.. since my flight will also be next week.. :dance goofy.gif :

I also met marybeth there.. it's so nice to meet her, she's so nice.


Congratulations! Start packing na for sure you will have your visa soon. You made it!At last! tapos na worries mo. Keep in touch and God bless!mwaaaah!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-01-28 02:42:00
PhilippinesUpdate:Visa Approved
QUOTE (pacificG @ Jan 29 2009, 02:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi! Good Afternoon. I received my visa today .It was approved last January 27, 2009. Five working days after submission of additional paperworks.I would like to thank all the visajourney family who prayed and supported me.Thank you very Much.
Godbless


Hi, sis! Congratulations! I`m so happy for you for this great news. I know you are relieved now with all the worries. You can pack your things now and so soon you can be with your fiance and your family. I hope to see you in Tennessee, we might visit my future in -laws there. Have a safe trip soon. Keep in touch . God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-01-29 10:08:00
PhilippinesCFO seminar
QUOTE (blondprincess @ Feb 2 2009, 08:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I want to know where I can go for seminar... Is it all the different seminar locations is okay for the Fiance Visa?

Please.. I want to know, so that I will know where I will go...

Thanks!!!


Hi, I suggests you go to St. Mary in Katipunan, Quezon City. I went there when I had my CFO, it`s a one stop seminar, after the seminar you can get your certificate and they will stamp your passport with CFO sticker, its easy. You can leave anytime as long as you had your CFO. BTW, Congrats and God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-02-03 06:39:00
PhilippinesYAYYY! I PASSED!
Congratulations and God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-02-11 13:45:00
PhilippinesVisa in hand
QUOTE (miss_jane @ Feb 13 2009, 12:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
JUst wanna share... i got my visa at exactly 3 pm today. Wow! i'm so happy.. Thanks God you are so good.

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Congrats Jane! You did it! I`m happy for you. Have a safe trip soon! Welcome to USA. God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-02-13 12:52:00
PhilippinesPurchasing FLight Online - Need Visa In Hand?
QUOTE (MactanLove @ Feb 10 2009, 09:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi again. When I go to PAL to buy my ticket, they say I need visa in hand. If my fiance wants to buy the ticket online, can he do it? We are thinking of getting the PAL flight to Honolulu and then the Hawaiian Airlines flight to LAX.

Any thoughts on whether we can buy the ticket online? Has anyone else done this? Thanks!


Hello, my fiance got my ticket online through Northwest Direct Ticketing and he was not asks for my visa when he purchased it online. Visa packet and passport is needed in the airport and in your POE. Good luck and all the best. God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-02-11 14:19:00
PhilippinesWorried!!!!!!!
QUOTE (miss_jane @ Feb 16 2009, 04:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am just worried if i will be having problem during my POE dahil ngayon ko lang na notice na yung brown envelope na nilagyan ng documents galing sa USEM may konting gusot but i really did not open it nor attempt to. Guys... any ideas? Need quick reply pls...


Hi, sis! Okay lang yan, may konting gusot din sa akin when I received my visa packet especially sa mga corners ng brown envelop. Be sure to put it back don sa plastic para di mabasa or mapunit, you can put it in other plastic too so it will be protected. Just don`t attempt to open it and you will be fine. Good luck and have a safe trip soon. God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-02-16 22:17:00
Philippines90 days ???
QUOTE (blondprincess @ Feb 18 2009, 11:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello VJ members:

I'm here now at Arizona, USA is so wonderful and weather here is so great!

I want to know when the 90 days will be start is at the day when you got in USA?

Thanks!



Welcome to US of A. Have a good life together. Best wishes !
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-02-21 08:48:00
Philippineshow to prepare documents for interview?
QUOTE (mikeandjoana @ Feb 20 2009, 05:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I saw some threads here about how they organized their documents for the interview.

I just want to ask if it's ok to combine the packet that we sent to USCIS with the proofs that I will show to the embassy. Like the emails, chats, etc. Will the consul look at the original forms that we sent to USCIS or I should just print a new copy of our proof of relationship and do not touch the packet that we sent.

Because i only printed the recent emails, chats, etc. and planning to just put the proofs that we sent before. Is it ok?

Im starting to organize our documents and i want to make sure that i will have everything in hand. Thanks!


Hi, this is how I assemble my documents during my time. Just click my link to my blogs and read my interview preparation. It may help you somehow but you can do whatever is easy for you. Good luck to your interview and God bless!

Link to my blogs below:

http://netscotcorner.....on Procedures
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-02-20 11:57:00
PhilippinesHow many shots and Medical fees
QUOTE (ScottBadet @ Jan 27 2009, 05:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance was just wondering about the vaccination. She heard that there are 15 shots she and her daughter will have to take. I know I read on this site already the St Lukes medical visit, but I cannot find the tread. Can someone please refresh the Medical experience and how many shots they recieved. My fiance is kinda worried about her daughter. Also what are the fees now.


Hi, tell your fiance not to worry about vaccine. She will be given vaccine appropriate to her age and to her daughter but 100% sure not 15 shots, that`s too much! She will be having interview immunization , from there they will based the vaccines, what will be given to them. I have my 3 vaccine shots during my medical. About the fees, the medical fee is 213$ , and when she pay to the cashier it will be payable in Philippine peso depends on the foreign exchange of the day. Daily , the fees is different because of the dollar rate. During my time, I paid 10, 240.80 pesos , that`s the exchange as of Dec. 18, 2008, maybe today it would be lesser of maybe higher depends on the Forex. Good to their medical and God bless!

Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-01-27 21:03:00
Philippinesmarch 09,2009 AT 8:30AM
Congratulations. You did it! God bless and and have a safe trip soon!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-03-09 10:39:00
PhilippinesThe final waiting for the first phase/stage is OVER !!!!
QUOTE (dzyrhetom @ Mar 9 2009, 08:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes you have read it right kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif Visa in hand at 11 am today (03-10-09)..Just wanna share the happiness we've felt right now.....and for the success we've achieved lately...
Again, to all of you my dear fellow VJ'ers, we really want to extend our deepest and sincere THANKS...
God Bless everyone.. CHEERS ........


Congratulations! Have a safe trip soon! God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-03-10 08:31:00
PhilippinesWhoa!!I passed!!
Congratulations and welcome to United States. Have a safe trip soon. Gd bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-03-09 10:38:00
PhilippinesBUHAY AMERIKA
Hi, this post is realistic. Life here in United States was totally different in life in the Philippines. Coming here is a huge change for me. If it`s not only out of love for my hubby who is so dear to me I would probably not stay here ksi sa Pilipinas mas masaya pa rin khit mahirap ang buhay kesa dito. Now a days that US was undergoing total recession we just enjoyed all the discounts items sell in stores or else we wont buy. So better, while you are there in Pinas enjoy everything ksi dito kahit magpa- parlor ka and have hair treatment, spa, manicure, pedicure ,etc just for self- grooming di mo magawa ksi pde na pang gocery ng ilang linggo ang bayad. At mostly all products are China made, bihira ka makabili ng made in US...... no0pb.gif

Hay, buhay amerika talaga!!!

God bless you all!!!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-03-09 10:31:00
PhilippinesBUHAY AMERIKA
Hi, this post is realistic. Life here in United States was totally different in life in the Philippines. Coming here is a huge change for me. If it`s not only out of love for my hubby who is so dear to me I would probably not stay here ksi sa Pilipinas mas masaya pa rin khit mahirap ang buhay kesa dito. Now a days that US was undergoing total recession we just enjoyed all the discounts items sell in stores or else we wont buy. So better, while you are there in Pinas enjoy everything ksi dito kahit magpa- parlor ka and have hair treatment, spa, manicure, pedicure ,etc just for self- grooming di mo magawa ksi pde na pang gocery ng ilang linggo ang bayad. At mostly all products are China made, bihira ka makabili ng made in US...... no0pb.gif

Hay, buhay amerika talaga!!!

God bless you all!!!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-03-09 10:31:00
PhilippinesAttention Wh*re: Got my visa
Congratulations and Welcome to US of A. Have a safe trip soon! God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-03-15 11:58:00
PhilippinesPHILIPPINE POST OFFICE
QUOTE (Ilovemysoldier @ Jan 14 2009, 03:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
kainis talaga Philippines post office!!! its been 2 months now since the grandparents of my Fiance send me letter and with bunch of pictures, imagine?!!2 MONTHS na wala pa rin sa kin?!!! maybe his grandparents attched some money again like they did from their last letters to me..and the STAFFS in Philippine Post Office get it,I hope they didnt get my letter and the pictures..oh well,,I am hoping it will come soon.. crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif


Hi, there! I have experienced too from PHilpost my fiance` sent me 2 mails late November , one is a Christmas card with photos inserted. Good thing I got it late Dec. . The second one my fiance sent prior to that card was 2 copies of DVD, created by my fiance and one DVD is video of his parents place in Tennessee , guess what? until now, I haven`t received the second one. Oh well, I guess post office employee thinking that there was a money inside. Last week,mail man pass by in our house I told him I haven`t received one packet sent to me , it was mailed through USPS last Nov. why until now they haven`t delivered it. He said they will follow up the mail. I hope I can still received it! .........Nothing more to say, nothing change in Phil. gov`t. !
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-01-14 07:13:00
PhilippinesLast day in my hometown :(
Hi, dbears. I`m so happy that for a long journey you`re finally reuniting with your fiance, I`ve read some of your posts here and It helped us a lot in our I-129F package. Good luck to your new life in US, have a safe trip. God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-09-02 09:52:00
PhilippinesThe Cross: Symbol of Saving Love
Devotion to the suffering Jesus (Padre Jesus Nazareno) and the dead Jesus, taken down from the Cross(Santo Entierro) is very popular among us Filipinos. This can be seen in many different Lenten and Holy Week practices, especially those focusing on Good Friday. There are the stations of the Cross, the flagellantes, the Pasyon chanted throughout Holy Week, and the Senakulo dramatizations of Christ`s final week.Lent and Holy Week are also favorite times for Filipinos to make spiritual retreats and days of recollections.

The Suffering and dead of Jesus obviously strikes a very responsive chord in the heart of us Filipinos. We see in this Jesus one who can identify with us in our poverty, sufferings, and oppressions; one who can reach out to do us a forgiving and healing Savior in our weaknesses and failings.

But the very intensity of these devotions to the Suffering Christ unfortunately leads at a times exaggerations, and even superstitions. " We must have the courage to correct what leads to fanaticism or maintains people infantile in their faith' (PCP II 175; CF.12). These pious practices can give a very one -sided image of Christ which tends to enslave devotees rather than heal and liberate them.

In the face of that misleading views, it is all the more important for us to developed an accurate and ever-deepening personal understanding of the suffering and death of Jesus Christ.

_____________

" The Son of Man has come not to be served but to serve - to give his life in ransom for the many.( Mk.10:45)

I solemnly assure you, unless the grain of wheat falls to the earth and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat. But if it dies. it produces much fruit. (Jn.12:24).

The whole earthly life of Christ came to its climax in his suffering, death and resurrection.

In a secular sense, it was the means of the most painful and degrading death. But for us Christian, the Cross of Christ is the symbol of salvation. At baptism we are marked with the sign of the Cross. Throughout life we are blessed with this sign, and sign ourselves with in prayer.

The Cross is the symbol not only of Christ saving power, but also of our true selves. For it is the exemplar for all time of Jesus " Paradox" recorded in all four gospels: " Whoever would preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and that of the gospel will save it."Mk. 8:35,Mk. 10:39;Lk.9:24,Jn.12:25.)........Source:Catechism for Filipino Catholics, chapter 11.)

_________________

Christ`s redemptive Death is, of course the ground for the center of Christian worship, the Eucharist, " this is the Lamb of God who took away the sins of the world.By dying he destroyed our death; and by rising he restored our life."

The Easter Proclamation even dares to proclaim:

Father, how wonderful you care for us!
How boundless your merciful love!
To ransom a slave you gave away your Son.
O happy fault, O necessary sin of Adam,
Which gained for us so great a Redeemer!

The Love of the Crucified Christ becomes the norm, the source, the means, and the final goal of all Christian Morality. Christ tell us: "If a man wishes to come after me he must deny his very self, take up his cross, and follow in my steps"(Mk.8:34). For this is my commandment : love one another as I have loved you".( Jn15:12)

REFLECTION:

Don`t just ignore this season of Lent. Let it be a time of growth and new life in the spirit.










Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-04-10 09:32:00
PhilippinesPOE: Detroit Experience
QUOTE (SJ1819 @ Apr 16 2009, 10:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello lovelies! I am finally with my hubby.. woot woot!

I had a wonderful experience at my port of entry, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

When i landed to DTW i asked a lady where i will stand in line (there are visitors, immigrant/US citizens and crew lines) just to make sure i am on the right track. She told me on visitors line. I was the last in line and i saw 2 ladies (employees of DTW) talking and pointing at me and i heard one of them said, "OH MY GOD!". I tell you, i got so very nervous, i was thinking i will get detained without talking to the customs/immigration officer. Then one of them (employee) approached me and told me, "I know you little girl", this was the part where i got superfreakingduper nervous. Then she showed me a picture of me and my fiance. She told me to follow her and she got me in line of immigrant/US citizens. A big relief. Lol.

It was finally my turn. I handed my packet and passport to the immigration officer. He asked me to put my 4 fingers and then thumb to get scanned & took my picture. He did not interviewed me, isn't it wonderful? Hahaha. Then the immigration officer said, you should get married within 90 days. Then he tols me Welcome to United States and Congratulations. I wasn't interviewed cause my hubby works for DHS and works at DTW. Woot-woot!!! biggrin.gif Then i got my stuff and another employee asked me of the customs form, i gave it to him and he asked me if i have fresh fruits/veggies or any processed meat in my baggage, i said no. After I hot my baggage scanned 3 filipinas and a white lady (employees) said, HEY! HE'S HERE WAITING FOR YOU. I never knew they were talking to me, but they got my attention and i turned to them and they said it again and i saw my hubby... he was holding a new coat and dozen of red roses. I was like OMG!! My stuff was not scanned on the next line, instead he introduced me to all his buddies at work. Almost everybody in DTW knows me and they were very excited to meet me. Lol. The most awesome part was, my hubby's boss stayed 2 hours after his shift just to meet me. It was so nice of him. smile.gif Then i got to meet my in-laws and his sister's family, we had dinner and my mom-in-law bought groceries for me and my hubby.

So, that is my experience on my POE. Hehehe i know i should have posted this a few days ago.




Hello, welcome to Michigan, good for you ,you arrived DTW in early spring, when I arrived here last Feb.weather was so cold I`m almost freezing.BTW, enjoy the spring season here with your new family..Hope to meet you soon. God bless!

Best wishes and Congratulations!

Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-04-17 12:36:00
PhilippinesValid ID for interview
QUOTE (k1couple @ May 4 2009, 02:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancee's primary ID is her passport, which she will give to St. Luke's during her medical. Can she use her ID from work for admittance into the US embassy for her interview? If not, what other options does she have?



Hello, during my interview in USEM guard check my ID and I showed only my SSS ID...It is just only to verify if the person who will be interviewed is the same person named in the petition. Good luck and have a great day!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-05-06 08:50:00
PhilippinesAge difference between Filipinas and americans (Poll)
My fiance and I ( USC -49 = PH 34) 15 years gap!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-01-21 02:46:00
PhilippinesVONNAGE
QUOTE (brianmarie @ May 11 2009, 08:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi did anybody from visajourney used VONNAGE INTERNET PHONE? How are the rates to P.I? Is it reliable connection? thanks for the coming replies....
God Bless to all



Hello, we are using Vonage Internet Phone here in our home(MI) and even you`re not online in the internet you can use your phone anytime. I am always calling my family in the philippines 2x a week, it`s 18cents a minute to call in the Philippines.There are few instances that it`s hard to connet if maybe there is bad weather in the Philippines but its rare, so it`s okay. Locally within United States its unlimited call and its clear signal here. With that plan I can talk unlimitedly with my friends here in U.S. anytime. Hope it helps.. Have a great day and God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-05-12 09:28:00
PhilippinesFlying to USA
QUOTE (AvoidDaNoid @ May 11 2009, 07:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am going to buy my Fiance (coming with K-1) an airline ticket. I was thinking about Northwest. Does it have any requirements from her since I am buying the ticket? Any airline recommendations since I am buying the ticket?

Also, what kind of ####### will she have to put up with immigration? The custom officers gave me a hard time on my last trip. Is there any reason they could turn her away? I just want her to be prepared. Any tricky questions they might ask?

Many Thanks


Hi, my fiance ( husband now) bought me a ticket through Northwest Airline direct ticketing online when I flew here in US and he used his credit card. He just forwarded me the copy of Booking information/Itineraries and my E-ticket and I don`t have any problems in NAIA. All I did was I pay only the Terminal fee of 750 and my Travel Tax 1,620 that time and I just showed only my passport and visa, that`s all.

But that time my husband send me a copy of his credit card (showing the 4 digits number)in case they asks for me, but no hassle I didn`t used it though.

Hope it helps! God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-05-12 12:28:00
PhilippinesI AM PREGNANT!!!!
QUOTE (o0pink0o @ Apr 27 2009, 04:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WE ARE PREGNANT!! I just had my prenancy test today and it is positive kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif Today is my birthday too and this is the happiest birthday I had. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


I just wanna share my happiness!!! luv.gif luv.gif luv.gif


Congratulations,Pink!!!.Have a safe and healthy pregnancy, belated happy birthday as well. God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-04-28 18:32:00
PhilippinesOMG,finally...
QUOTE (davra @ May 14 2009, 04:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OMG... kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif I got a text from air21..Am so happy,finally....Iv'e been waiting for 3 weeks already,god is really great...I just wanna thank to all VJ's who prayed for me,thank so much guyz.... kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif



Congratulations ! finally you have it! ....Have a safe trip soon!!! God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-05-14 07:04:00
Philippinesits hard in the philippines
QUOTE (Seattle2Cebu @ May 9 2009, 07:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can see why a lot of filipinos want to come to the usa. The wages here are very low. The prices of things are not always low in comparison. Rentals and houses to buy are cheap compared to the usa, but food prices, and other things are not really that cheap. It can be hard to even get a job. College degrees and etc, age discrimination is legal and allowed.
Its not like in the states where you can get some kind of job. Here you have to go through a lot just to land a very low paying job. Call center jobs are thought of as somewhat well paying and they start at about 12,000-15,000 pesos or
about 300 usd a month. That can work if you dont pay rent, but if you are paying rent, and so forth 500 a month is pretty basic living.

Dont get sick and not have the money to pay for your meds or hospitalization, you are in a world of hurt. They will turn
you away and you deal with it and in serious cases, you just die.

For most people in the Phils it is VERY HARD. People are highly motivated to come to the usa.

A lot of people live in extreme poverty in comparison to the usa.

If you are involved in the fiance/marriage process.. the smartest thing you can ever do is take time to UNDERSTAND

the culture and conditions from which you are bringing your fiance.

Proceed with the caution



It`s better to live in Philippines than here in United States where cultural diversities are so high.In the Philippines whatever happend love and respect are always there in the family. We keep our faith and family values and likewise we foster cammaraderie and friendship especially in times of calamities and trials. Filipino hospitality, being resilent and sensitivity are traits I will always be proud of as Filipino.

Philippines are rich natural resources that I miss so much !That`s why I am encouraging my husband to return in the Philippines and just live there and live a simple life there. If not out of love; I won`t stay here in U.S.

If God will bless us with kids. I would inculcate in their minds all Filipino Culture and traditions and will put in their minds ,how lucky we are as Filipinos!

There`s no place like home! Long live Philippines(MABUHAY! )





Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-05-10 16:18:00
PhilippinesAsking for your help and prayers for my mom!
Good evening to all of you my dear VJ friends!..... I was writing this I am really in deep pain because of the news I got from my family in the Philippines. We just arrived this afternoon from our vacation in my parents in-law in TN but got this emergency news .

When we arrived I got a message from my sisters and brothers in the Philippines that my mom was in ICU right now. She was riding in the tricycle going home from the market when a jeepney hit the tricycle she was riding. She was rushed to the municipal hospital in our town but her condition was worse and the hospital can`t accomdate that kind of case. So she was rushed to the hospital in the city where have good equipment .My mom`s brain was broken and totally comatose for 3 days now according to my family in the philippines. She need to be operated but we can`t afford the expenses right now even my husband can`t help me raised that amount because it so expensive. Aside from that my sister told me that the Neuro Surgeon from the hospital from Mother Seton Hospital in Naga city(Bicol) , where my mom now. They can`t guarrantee that even my mom undergo operation it was a 50/50 chance she can survived. She is just surviving now for the medicine in the ICU,and for the tube and respirator. That was so expensive everyday we need to have 15k for her medicine. I don`t know what to do right now. I can`t sleep and I am just praying that everything will turn to miracles and my mom can survive. I was so terribly sad and worried about this news.

I am just 4 months here in USA, and I really dont know what to do to help my mom financially. I don`t have job to help my mom survived, and I wish I really can. I am just keeping my faith and trying to be strong here with my husband.

Please I need your prayers for my mom.....! I don`t wanna lose my mom, I can`t accept it! ....I am so sorry! I just can`t help it but to vent and share to relieved my pain right now!

Hoping and praying for the best!

Thank you so much and God bless!

Love,
Netscot




Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-05-29 22:53:00
PhilippinesTragic Story of Thomas Hunt and Filipina Wife
Thanks for posting this stories. I was so touched reading Mr.Thomas Hunt Story. My condolences to his friends who supported him all the way. May perpetual light shine upon him(Thomas soul) and may he rest in peace.

For his wife, whatever her reason why she did it to her husband. May God forgive you of what you did and somehow she may have sense of guilt and penance. Justice will always prevail !

God bless us all!


QUOTE (Supladita @ May 17 2009, 10:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thomas Hunt of Yuma, Arizona has been left stranded in the Philippines by his wife, Janelaze. Mr. Hunt lies in a hospital near death while his wife lives with her boyfriend in Fairfax, VA.

Mr. Hunt brought his then fiancee, Janelaze Songcuya, here to the United States in December, 2005. They were married and resided in Yuma, Arizona. In May, 2008, Mr. Hunt and his wife planned a trip to the Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. Janelaze convinced Mr. Hunt to fly on ahead of her to the Philippines, saying she would join him later, after her green card extension arrived. After Mr. Hunt flew to the Philippines, his wife then moved to Virginia to live with her boyfriend.

Janelaze Hunt, never joined Mr. Hunt in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, and Mr. Hunt has been unable to return home because he has no money. Then, this past January, Mr. Hunt became very ill and was admitted to the Hospital and is currently lying in very grave condition, lacking the much needed and proper medical care that he so desperately needs to survive and hopefully, recover. Philippine Hospitals require payment in advance for services and medications. Mr. Hunt is only receiving the few medications that his friends can manage to buy.

His Story: http://zinkhome.net/...nt/tomhunt.html

Wife betrayed not only her husband, her daughter and the USCIS as well by lying to them. Do you think everything was planned? This is unbelievable. Oh well karma is waiting around the corner.

http://answers.yahoo...12004933AAMHweW


Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2009-05-18 11:14:00