Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Philippines	Another Pink Slip!	QUOTE (JANETandLYLE @ Oct 13 2009, 10:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Janet did her interview this morning (Oct14th) at the US Embassy and got the pink! Her interview lasted about five minutes. I am so happy now that we are past this point in our journey, and I want to thank everyone who helped us! Soon now I will go to the Philippines to bring janet home once she has her visa in hand and has completed the CFO seminar! God Bless You All....I am so thankful to have found this site. Lyle Congrats!	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-14 07:56:00
Philippines	Oct 15 2009	Congrats!	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-15 00:46:00
Philippines	What does it mean?	QUOTE (Jasman0717 @ Oct 15 2009, 03:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (charles! @ Oct 15 2009, 12:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i've learned claudeth has a black belt in shopping over my years on vj. Claudeth has now moved on from shoes to Unicorns She got a set in the mail last night http://www.unicorns..../home.php?cat=9 They take credit cards!	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-15 07:40:00
Philippines	My filipina wife	QUOTE (Captain Ewok @ Oct 14 2009, 11:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (NutMagnet @ Oct 14 2009, 10:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Rocky_nBullwinkle @ Oct 14 2009, 08:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I met three Pinays here whom are all married to white guys. The problem is we don't get to meet often because we're all busy with work. Bummer! I settled to make friends with the Mexicans at work. They are sorta like Pinoys in some ways. We? White guys busy with work in the USA? That speaks volumes in favor of our industrious society. What else besides the Yo-YO, flooding and poverty can your 7100 islands account for besides earning your rank as the #2 high fraud country for immigration to USA? C'mon friend. We are all human and despite where we are born are the same inside. We all desire love, humanity and strive for happiness in life. Being rude like this lowers yourself.	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-15 01:16:00
Philippines	My filipina wife	QUOTE (NutMagnet @ Oct 14 2009, 10:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Rocky_nBullwinkle @ Oct 14 2009, 08:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I met three Pinays here whom are all married to white guys. The problem is we don't get to meet often because we're all busy with work. Bummer! I settled to make friends with the Mexicans at work. They are sorta like Pinoys in some ways. We? White guys busy with work in the USA? That speaks volumes in favor of our industrious society. What else besides the Yo-YO, flooding and poverty can your 7100 islands account for besides earning your rank as the #2 high fraud country for immigration to USA? Edited by Iris&Norman, 15 October 2009 - 01:10 AM.	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-15 01:07:00
Philippines	Another Pink Slip in Manila!!!!!	Congrats!	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-14 23:10:00
Philippines	Just venting	QUOTE (Mike's Lucy @ Oct 13 2009, 07:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Easy my friend....and oh, I don't mind being called grandma. Loathsome and disgusting? Wow!!! Take it easy..it is not worth being mad over a simple opinion. I admit obnoxious was to harsh but you know what I meant. QUOTE (Señor Pepe @ Oct 13 2009, 10:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Mike's Lucy @ Oct 13 2009, 08:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The main concern was not just about not wanting to read these nonsense comment, replies or posts. It is about making VJ, Philippine Forum a place where people can actually find answers regarding visa related issues or someone can ask questions or even share some sensible thoughts and ideas. If making funny replies made some people's day "better" then I suggest that VisaJourney should make another forum where obnoxious people can gather. Upon reading replies on this post, I conclude that some people still didn't get the OP's concern or maybe they're just really bored with their lives. Yup, there oughta be another forum for disgusting and loathsome people like you and the topic starter. People who don't possess a single ounce of pragmatism in their system. The reality here is that some of the posts are too mundane and boring and they require a little spicy injection. So, go get a life, grandma! One of those times.... Thinking it, thinking it, thinking it.... Not saying it, not saying it, not saying it....	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-13 22:00:00
Philippines	Just venting	QUOTE (Ndrangeta_one @ Oct 13 2009, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Señor Pepe @ Oct 13 2009, 06:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Richard90027 @ Oct 13 2009, 04:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (friendlygal25 @ Oct 12 2009, 06:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I joined VisaJourney about a year ago and I am very thankful to VJ because it helped us very much with my visa journey. The reason I am posting this, it is because I just want to express how I feel about those VJers that all they've been doing are making fun, posting replies that irrelevant to the original posts, or giving insensitive comments to the OP or those who replied. I can say that Philippine forum in particular is not as good as before. I am very disappointed because it has been going on like this almost everyday already. I myself, is very discouraged to posts my queries anymore because I know someone will make fun out of it too regardless of the topic. I just wish that this will be stopped. I wish that if someone posts something that will be useful to those who are new in this journey , no one will ruin the discussion. To those who understand me, thank you but to those who will not agree…well, good luck and God bless. Peace again. Yes and a lot of these people want to come to the USA where we speak english but in this forum some choose to speak another language. Im sure they are talking bad about my posts or maybe that is just my interpretation of what they are writing. ¡No lo creo pero es la verdad que hay tantas idiotas en este foro! Signor PEPE, ma di che' FORO stai parlando? No comprendo Tagalog y Visaya pero Espanol es muy easyo! There is a function called Manage Ignored Users available from your My Controls page which you can add a member to - their posts will no longer be visible to you unless quoted by someone else.	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-13 20:14:00
Philippines	Just venting	QUOTE (itzallgood @ Oct 12 2009, 09:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Iris&Norman @ Oct 12 2009, 10:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Maybe make it a point to hit the !REPORT button when a post that is inappropriate? Maybe the mods or Capt will do something about the individual(s)? Maybe this isn't a "family based immigration" regional sub-forum; maybe its a pimp-n-ho, lie, insult, be rude forum? Maybe there are things I think but do not say because it is not helpful or maybe it is really because Iris forbids me! Ahh shucks man, no argument here... That woman looks like my child support case worker! One can live life cussing, raising heck, provoking others, and thriving on conflict... One can choose to move onward. Well, itzallgood, how's your lady doing anyways? You like girls right?	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-13 07:49:00
Philippines	Just venting	Maybe make it a point to hit the !REPORT button when a post is inappropriate? Maybe the mods or Capt will do something about the individual(s)? Maybe this isn't a "family based immigration" regional sub-forum; maybe its a pimp-n-ho, lie, insult, be rude forum? Maybe there are things I think but do not say because it is not helpful or maybe it is really because Iris forbids me! Edited by Iris&Norman, 13 October 2009 - 12:11 AM.	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-13 00:09:00
Philippines	NOA2	Things are moving right along! So excited! Email and SMS approval notices late on 10-6-09 NVC received case from CIS on 10-09-09 10-12-09 Got MNL number from NVC by Phone Hardcopy NOA2 in mail 10-14-09 NVC sent materials to Manila on 10-14-09 (As per NVC by phone 10-15-09) You will have it tomorrow hopefully! Congrats!	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-15 23:14:00
Philippines	My God!!!	So Fast! Congrats!	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-14 20:45:00
Philippines	do i need to go through immigration counter n manila?	QUOTE (Kevin-n-Merlaine @ Oct 17 2009, 04:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE Once you are inside the final boarding area for USA flight you cannot buy food or water without going back through the third X-ray, so you might want to get something before you go in there. Unless it's different for individuals who are immigrating, this isn't exactly correct. I'm not sure from your post if you're flying PAL all the way to the US or not. If so I'm not familiar with which gate they board for international flights. The last security check point is in the corridor leading to the boarding gates. You'll pass security at location #3 on this map, then again at the corner turning into the boarding gate corridor. There's no xray there, just two guards checking boarding passes again. I flew China Air from gate 5 which is the boarding area on the right in this photo. The gates all board from one big open, circular area and there are places to eat, restrooms (CR's), etc. You need to wait until you are at this area to buy your drinks for the flight. The guards at that last check will let you go back into the main corridor, just not back past the security point #3 in the photo. http://www.jal.co.jp...l/img/MNL_e.gif There are a lot of "checks" in Manila and it really is a good idea to be there early. All airlines tell you to be early for international flights then you find that you breezed through it in half the time they said. Not the case in Manila...lol You'll likely use all of the 2 hours they recommend. QUOTE Everything will be easy for you. You don't have to collect those baggage after arriving in Manila, since you are a connecting flight to San Francisco, right? I flew from TAC to MNL on Pal and I had to collect my luggage at the domestic arrival terminal (terminal 2) then recheck it at the China Air counter. China air has no partnership with PAL. It's a long way from the domestic (terminal 2) to international (terminal 1) terminal so you need to allow time for that as well. If you're flying PAL to the US then chances are you won't have to mess with luggage which would be a godsend! Oh, and be prepared to pay extra fees for your luggage. PAL's domestic has different weight limits than other airlines. My "per bag" weight was under 23kg for my checked bags and under 7kg for my carryon, but I paid P650 in Tacloban because my total weight was over their limit. I don't remember the fees for PH nationals, but for me it was P30 "terminal fee" at TAC and P750 "Airport users charge" in Manila. If you're flying beyond SFO be ready for the $50 you'll have to pay for your luggage on a US domestic flight too! The nerve makes me so angry..lol Looking ahead for the baggage restrictions and fees. PAL is funny... The 7kg (~16lbs) carry-on is less than what most travelers are used too. I tried it with a max carry-on sized backpack at 12.5 kg and was denied even with a "fee"; Just had to check-in. I have since made it onto PAL with a smaller backpack at 10kg no questions asked by wearing while at counter - so that it wasn't sitting down by the scales. No checked bags! And their planes have extra little steps to reach the overhead bins I hadn't seen elsewhere, but maybe it's common? Anyways, the crazy thing is that PAL domestic and international flights are out of Terminal 2 (Centennial). So she'll avoid the Domestic Terminal (old) and the International Terminal (Terminal 1) as well as Terminal 3 (newer) altogether. It is all organized island style. Maybe there is another name for Terminal 3 like Newest but Not Really New Domestic&Other non-PAL Terminal? Hopefully, the connection will be smooth...	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-17 12:42:00
Philippines	do i need to go through immigration counter n manila?	QUOTE (Mc and R.kid @ Oct 15 2009, 07:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, im flying PAL.. Cool - no terminal change in Manila. Have a safe and fun flight. And congrats again to you both!	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-15 23:30:00
Philippines	do i need to go through immigration counter n manila?	QUOTE (Qiix @ Oct 14 2009, 11:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Actually you will have to pass through Customs Twice in Manila. Cebu-Manila is a domestic flight- they don't care about your final destination. 1. Once you arrive in Manila, you have to deplane, including all checked bags. 2. You have to Transfer all of your luggage from domestic Terminal to International Terminal 3. Upon entering International Terminal, your luggage is x-rayed at the doorway, on the inside. 4. You go to the ticket counter, get your boarding pass, check luggage (If any) 5. You proceed to the right side of Terminal and pay International Terminal fee of 750 Peso. 6. You pass the Fee booth into the Customs area and fill out Customs Declaration. 7. You pass the Customs officers (4 booths I think) and they inspect your passport, boarding pass, declaration. 8. You pass behind customs booths and through second x-ray station into passenger boarding area 9. Once inside boarding area you proceed to your gate - usually USA Flights are on the left side down at the end. 10. Your USA flight gate will be roped off and you pass through a Third X-ray station. At this station they spot check some bags. 11. after third X-Ray, you pass to second Customs booth - 1 booth two guys - they inspect your Passport, etc on more time. 12. Once inside you wait and board your flight. Once you are inside the final boarding area for USA flight you cannot buy food or water without going back through the third X-ray, so you might want to get something before you go in there. Have a nice flight.. Lots of checkpoints at NAIA Terminal 1! What airlines are you using? As I recall PAL flys international from Terminal 2... Hopefully the 1 hour between flights is going to work if its PAL and luggage is checked through all the way? One hour is not enough for terminal transfer and international check-in otherwise. OP - you may need an earlier flight into Manila... Have a fun time and welcome soon.	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-15 02:19:00
Philippines	interview documents question	QUOTE (Mr.&Mrs.A @ Oct 17 2009, 02:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Bob and Liezl @ Oct 16 2009, 06:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You all are great. I really appreciate all the help! Bob and Liezl I noticed you never received your NOA2 hard copy. Neither did we!, got the e-mail approving us from USCIS , but no hard copy. Did you find out if this is going to be a problem at the interview? Trying to sort out this phase also. Mr.&Mrs.A, sorry to hear you have yet to receive your hardcopy NOA2. I read that it will be required later at AOS stage. For interview? Maybe you'll get it Monday, hopefully... The NOA2 has the beneficiary's A# on it which you may need? BTW: today I received a hardcopy from NVC dated 10-15-09 saying they had received an approved I-129f petition from USCIS and will be forwarding on to USEM within one week. This document has the MNL# on it. On 10-15-09, NVC indicated by phone, the packet was sent to Manila on 10-14-09. Bob and Liezl, RE the CENOMAR, a fresh copy is suggested many times but it is all sorta mixed opinions, 1 month, 3 months, or 6 months, even if it is valid for 1 year. We plan on a fresh one with purpose stated as U.S. Fiancee Visa or something similar. Best Wishes.	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-17 18:40:00
Philippines	Interview Tomarrow	QUOTE (adventure509 @ Oct 17 2009, 09:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for all the well wishes! Being a site for advice and guidance is for the most part why I joined. But I do have to also say that for me at least I have noticed and have come to beleive this is more than just an information mill. I read earlier a post that said the reader was tired of all the got the pinks, NOA1 filed and or NOA2 noticed received and all the congrats that follow. That poster wanted more exciting threads and topics. He did not get the best part of this site or the great group of people that post here. This is a meeting place fo a community with for the most part have a comon goal.. To be untied with the one they love and want to share there lives with. So when one gets good news one the process and shares all the rest of us are excited and hopfull there shared journey is also running in the same direction to success. I will never get tired of reading or stop feeling happy for anyone that wishes to post progress of there journeys. Still not sure on the direction to go on the buying of a ticket. Will wait most likely. The only important thing is getting past this next hurdle. Will let all know what the result is when I find out. I hope watching the Seahawks try a salvage some of there season tomarrow will distract me a little. Thanks again and keep strong all. Richard and Alma Well said. We're having fun on our journey also; ultimately the biggest deal is being successful in the process so its forms, documents, timelines blah blah blah. Getting NOA2 is really something to celebrate! Getting the pink - I am sooo looking forward to that! Good luck at your interview! We hope to hear about your successes - in full detail.	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-17 23:39:00
Philippines	Interview Tomarrow	Time, after time, after time, people say, "wait till Visa is in hand." Time, after time, after time, I think ignore this and buy tickets today! Like the time I book'd a spontaneous - out of budget - visit, only to get I-129F approval notice later the same day - way sooner than anticipated! Pay more airline penalties, re-focus, smile and move on... It's just the way things happen! Still several steps away yet I am still checking flights daily; this time its for a one-way ticket! In love, not thinking so clearly. Best of luck to you two...	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-17 13:44:00
Philippines	Do you know about this?	QUOTE (legendofzelda @ Oct 19 2009, 02:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> thank you po.. got confused when Dept. of State told fiance about "stuff need to send back".. I was like, what stuff?? Our mailed notice from NVC says "Your fiancee will soon receive a packet with instructions...." Sure she will....	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-19 20:01:00
Philippines	Results are in	Awesome - Congrats!	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-19 02:14:00
Philippines	Favorite Junk Food?		Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-18 23:29:00
Philippines	Favorite Junk Food?	Halo Halo! My second favorite thing from the Philippines! Cheetos, Oreo, Milky Way, Root Beer floats. Latest favorite is Cool Mint Oreo!	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-15 22:43:00
Philippines	N.M.	Naughty Moderator	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-20 22:55:00
Philippines	N.M.	Naturally Man	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-20 22:22:00
Philippines	N.M.	No Matter	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-20 21:30:00
Philippines	N.M.	Northern Musky	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-20 21:17:00
Philippines	N.M.	New Mantra	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-20 07:31:00
Philippines	N.M.	Non Mentionables Edited by Iris&Norman, 19 October 2009 - 11:08 PM.	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-19 23:07:00
Philippines	N.M.	Never Married Naked Monkey Neiman Marcus Native Music Naive Melody Nasa Moonlanding Neo Marxism No Mas!	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-19 01:26:00
Philippines	N.M.	Nonsense Mam	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-18 23:36:00
Philippines	N.M.	Natural Man Nudey Magazine New Moon	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-18 23:16:00
Philippines	N.M.	National Monument	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-18 23:11:00
Philippines	The Interview	Congrats! And thanks for the info.	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-20 20:08:00
Philippines	Hot topic!!!!!!!!!!!!!	Gross, hairy pics! [attachment=11612:sick_476.gif]	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-20 21:59:00
Philippines	Hot topic!!!!!!!!!!!!!	Mow the lawn... http://www.divinecar...tid=18432400001	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-19 21:08:00
Philippines	Hot topic!!!!!!!!!!!!!	Stop it! Have to concentrate: I-134, DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157, CFO, SLMEC, etc! It's clearly mandated that the lawn needs to be well trimmed to provide unimpeded access... Links to good post NOA2 info please....	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-19 20:18:00
Philippines	Changed departure date, in US now :D	Welcome...	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-22 21:17:00
Philippines	What is the latest USEM interview date being booked now?	Manila Embassy holiday closures. http://manila.usemba...v/wwwhholi.html	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-23 00:58:00
Philippines	OMG!OMG!	QUOTE (phgirllovesjoe @ Oct 22 2009, 05:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (PhiLandShiR @ Oct 22 2009, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Alaska?!?! I lived there for a few years. Its a really beautiful state. Its cold. Be sure to wear warm clothes!! -Phil QUOTE (phgirllovesjoe @ Oct 22 2009, 08:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ddartt1 @ Oct 22 2009, 08:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> YAY! Congratulaltions! Hi ddartt1, Thank you!yay i can't believe it im coming to Alaska soon to be with my fiance,after all the long wait! Hi tahoma and philandshir, its almost one month since my interview at last i got my visa...after the long wait! YES!ALASKA!! i am thinking also the weather there..yeah i may want more coat for me! GOD BLESS! MarknRoda Congrats! Alaska! Wow - you are in for some fun.... Soon you will have to have one like this? Or maybe this? Seriously...	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-22 22:10:00
Philippines	OMG!OMG!	Congrats!	Iris&Norman	Male	Philippines	2009-10-21 07:41:00