ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesInterracial Marriage Challenges
I'm an Indian (ethnically and nationality-wise) and my husband is a white, American. In our two years of dating and now four months of marriage, we've not come across any racial/cultural differences in our relationship. We're similar in more important ways.

The only difference I've encountered is in our sense of humor. Mine is more caustic and sarcastic. I joke and poke fun at him often in jest. He doesn't get that. He doesn't understand, as he puts it, why I'm being mean to him. I can't explain to him that the only reason I poke fun at him is BECAUSE I love him. Sounds odd, I know, but it's how I judge familiarity and closeness. Like eating fries off his plate without having to ask. When you can pull each other's legs. He prefers my "topical" humor, though.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-21 12:40:00
Philippineswhat is the purpose of the NVC?????
Unfortunately, sometimes name checks/background checks are also conducted at the NVC stage.

Hopefully, your AP/AR will be short-lived.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-05 13:49:00
Philippineswhat is the purpose of the NVC?????
For K-1s, I believe NVC only assigns a case number.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-05 12:54:00
PhilippinesLeaving USA after arrival using K1
You will need to apply for AOS and AP in order to travel outside the U.S.

Could take anything from 3-6 months.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-10 09:38:00
Philippineshow long does a cr1 visa take?
Generally around 6-8 months.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-11 12:39:00
PhilippinesVisa still not released
Visas often take 1-2 weeks to be issued.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-21 14:32:00
PhilippinesHow much is the filing fee for CR-1?
The filing fee is $355 for the I-130 petition.

Depending on where you live, it would be addressed to the Chicago LB. Check the instruction form.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-26 03:47:00
PhilippinesInterview Jan 28th - THIS THURSDAY!!
Good luck!
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-26 04:56:00
PhilippinesMy Interview Experience
This is super news! Congratulations. Yaay! :)
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-03 05:13:00
Philippinesshe got approved
Congratulations. All the very best to you and your fiancee.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-08 23:29:00
PhilippinesFebruary 16, 2010
Good luck. You'll be fine. :)
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-15 07:37:00
Philippinesok i know i posted about my space but it is in here visa paperwork????
She shouldn't be able to look through any slit in the package. Do NOT tamper with it.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-12 13:01:00
PhilippinesWhat did you get your sweetheart for Valentines ?
I made a video of us. All our pictures from college and our trip and our wedding set to "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz, which is sort of like our song. Now I can't email it because it's too damn large. :(
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-11 23:04:00
PhilippinesWhat did you get your sweetheart for Valentines ?

Her cell phone is acting up and today is her birthday so I sent a new phone, pink roses and a little stuffed bear couple sitting on a heart. I know I know, awwwww..LOL


Awwww, Kevin!
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-11 23:02:00
Philippineswhy do Pinays
I love that word--pugnacious!

sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-23 04:28:00
Philippineswhy do Pinays
Do you not have a mind of your own to make decisions? Why should the man always make the decision and the woman should support it? That's kind of regressive thinking, if you ask me. Decisions regarding relationship/marriage/family should be a joint undertaking. What is marriage if not a partnership? I'd like to think men appreciate strong, opinionated, independent women, not a subserviant doormat.

And also to those men who were praising Pinays for remaining a virgin till 20 or 30 years of age: Did you do the same as well -- you know, remain virgin till you were in your 30s? Never had premarital sex? If yes, then good for you. If NOT, it's seems a tad unfair to denigrate (by default, American women) or praise (chaste and virtuous Pinays) for their choices.

Just my two cents. Not looking for arguments.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-07 10:06:00
PhilippinesHow to call NVC..?
If you're calling from outside the US from a cellphone dial +1 603 334 0700.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-19 00:34:00
PhilippinesVISA APPROVED
Wow. Awesome and easy! Congratulations and good luck on your POE. Very happy for you, girl. :)
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-16 00:11:00
Philippinespink slip
Congratulations. :)
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-19 12:18:00
Philippinesa question for the guys here that have there loved ones with them now!!!
Condoms are no fun.

BCP are great. Just take them in the morning or night like a vitamin pill or after brushing your teeth. The first or so she might be a little moody--man, I threw some temper tantrums, but her body will adjust soon to the extra estrogen. No smoking though, and I assume she's under 35.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-22 03:28:00
Philippinesa question for the guys here that have there loved ones with them now!!!
If your fiancee starts taking the pill from the first Sunday of her period, she'll be fine from unprotected sex. No need to wait for 30 days for it to take effect. This does depend on the brand, dosage and composition of the pills. I waited 7 though, just to be on the safe side. Read the BCP literature, it's all very self-explanatory.

No idea about IUDs. Those things freak me out.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-22 01:06:00
Philippinesa question for the guys here that have there loved ones with them now!!!
Go to Planned Parenthood and get her a prescription for BCP. Walmart sells pills for $9.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-21 13:30:00
PhilippinesPam is in the air!!!!
Hope she has a safe trip and a hassle free POE. All the very best for your future together. :)
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-23 12:21:00
PhilippinesVISA RECIEVED!!! YAY!!!
Congratulations! :)
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-02-25 07:43:00
PhilippinesAge gap she is 18 turning 19 as I am 35
LOL. I'm 3 months younger than my husband.

And you're older to your husband by 13 months, Cacarez?

What about everyone else?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-09 06:59:00
PhilippinesAge gap she is 18 turning 19 as I am 35
Wait, I'm confused, Cacerez. I thought we were listing the shortest age gap. Some one listed 6 months, and mine's 3 months.

I'm winning so far. So, HA! : )
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-03 05:22:00
PhilippinesAge gap she is 18 turning 19 as I am 35
My husband is older to me by 3 whole months. I got you beat, jsnearline!
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-02 12:28:00
PhilippinesK1 VISA APPROVED!!
Congratulations! Good luck with everything else!
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-12 17:21:00
PhilippinesGot our NOA2 today :)
Congrats on the super quick NOA2--Join us in the NVC March 2010 thread? :)
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-14 08:41:00
PhilippinesNVC
Usual answer. It's usually 3-4 business days from your NOA2.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-16 04:56:00
PhilippinesNVC
Call around Wednesday/Thursday. I doubt your case will have reached NVC and been assigned a case number before then if your NOA2 is dated March 11th.

Also, hop on over to the March 2010 NVC thread, ya? :)
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-15 11:30:00
PhilippinesNVC
Again, unless you give your email addresses to a NVC operator, they will not email you anything.

If you're planning on playing the postal game, then, good luck to you. I doubt you'll find anything in your mail box before 2-3 months.

The DS3032 MUST be mailed from the beneficiary's email address as it their choice of agent being appointed.

K-1 and CR-1s process VERY differently at the NVC stage.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-15 11:03:00
PhilippinesNVC
1) Yes.

2) Yes.

Here's Christeen's time tested formula to get you through NVC in one piece alive:
Petitioner: Get NVC # + give operator your email IDs + receive AOS fee bill + pay 70$ online + wait to show paid + print cover sheet + send I-864 AOS with all documents and case # written on each page.

Beneficiary: Get NVC# + receive DS3032 + send DS3032+ DS3032 accepted + IV fee bill available to be paid + pay & wait to show paid + print IV cover sheet + mail DS230 package with all original/certified documents

= wait for case complete + wait for interview to be scheduled.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-15 10:43:00
PhilippinesOur Interview: Almost passed.
Congratulations! :)
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-11 07:22:00
PhilippinesUS CITIZEN PETITION IN LAWS
No. You may not petition for your in-laws.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-23 14:40:00
PhilippinesCan I claim my fiancee as a dependent for 2009 taxes?
Unfortunately, NO.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-24 14:32:00
PhilippinesDS3032
DS3032s are being accepted in 1-3 days currently. As long as you follow the VJ wiki and email it, you should have NO problems. There's no need to mail in the hardcopy DS3032 but you can if you want.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-26 01:17:00
PhilippinesRFE? Yayyyy!!!
It's actually NOT an RFE. They are just waiting for your DS230 package.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-10 13:44:00
PhilippinesMenstruation and medical at St. Lukes
She will need to disrobe and have an examination of her private parts during the physical.

Obviously, if she got her period, she will need to wait until it's over.

Edited by sachinky, 11 April 2010 - 02:58 AM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-11 02:58:00
PhilippinesApril 15 interview at 0715!!
Good luck!

We're rooting for you! :thumbs:
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-23 03:28:00