Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Philippines	FedEx no longer allowed in Philippines	Not good...with fed ex, it forces the local companies to compete and improve their service but if you take them out and other foreign owned couriers...I'm afraid the the locals will be lax....	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-07-22 03:02:00
Philippines	My SLEC experience timeline	9:35 Was called back to another releasing counter and the nurse asked a few more questions and scanned my index finger. She took 2 of 2x2 photos and gave cd with a seal and a sheet along with my passport. I'm done...	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-07-23 20:43:00
Philippines	My SLEC experience timeline	9:20 Was called to the releasing counter and the lady asked me to sign more forns and she took my passport then asked me to go back ro my seat and wait for my name to be called.	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-07-23 20:23:00
Philippines	My SLEC experience timeline	8:40 Called to queue for immunization 8:45 Nurse was friendly and accomodating, she asked the same questions like the doctor in the immunization interview and she stuck two needles on each shoulder. Aside from the sting of the needles, I feel fine (Bear in mind I'm a guy with high tolerance to pain and doesn't get sick easily). I was directed to the ground floor for releasing and was told they will call your name for the results.	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-07-23 20:00:00
Philippines	My SLEC experience timeline	7:48 Came in 12 mins early since my receipt shows for me to show up for immunization, was immediately directed towards the guard with a podium near the stairs and he looked up my details on the computer and also scanned my finger for the computer to completely pull up my details. He stamped my receipt "For Immunization"...whew! Then proceeded to the 2nd floor 7:49 Dropped off my receipt to the receptionist on the 2nd floor who will call my name when it will be my turn to be immunized. *NOTE* For Smartphone users who use 3G or LTE to access the internet. Having a "Power Bank" for your devices is a great help especially when you use your devices to go online to kill time while waiting...I'm sure it will provide ease of mind with your loved one with constant updates...	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-07-23 19:01:00
Philippines	My SLEC experience timeline	11:40: Immunization interview with a doc with a more cheerful disposition. She looked at my immunization record and was told they will still give me the same shots. 11:45 I'm done for the day. I will need to go back tomorrow 8 aM	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-07-22 23:30:00
Philippines	My SLEC experience timeline	11:20 Finally been called for the medical exam queue but there is still a dude ahead of me. 11:30 My turn, doc sounded and looked pissy and asked a lot of questions. Had to really get naked and bent over so he can check my azz. Half of me feels like I've been violated...weird feeling. After, I was directed to the 2nd floor for immunization interview.	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-07-22 22:47:00
Philippines	My SLEC experience timeline	11:05 Been waiting for my physical exam. Guess this is where the flow really bogs down.	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-07-22 22:06:00
Philippines	My SLEC experience timeline	8:30 was ushered to the 4th floor for blood sanpling. After getting the blood sample, was directed to the 5th floor US counter. 8:35 nurse took my Blood pressure and pulse. Surprise surprise my bp dropped especially my diastolic. and after was told to do the eye test. 8:50 Nurse took my weight and height. 8:55 Nurse cinducted the eye test. cool, hope she breezes through this stage You're probably there with my fiancée!	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-07-22 20:13:00
Philippines	My SLEC experience timeline	8:20 Was called to the front for my batch to queue for xray 8:25 Actual xray. The radiologist was nice and patient especially when tagalog isnt my forte	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-07-22 19:40:00
Philippines	My SLEC experience timeline	7:30 AM - Arrived at SLEC after dropping off my bag at the hotel. Was worried that since I arrived... this late that I won't be accomodated. Guard was strict but friendly asked forbthe ff. 1. Passport. 2, 2 copies NVC interview letter 3. 2 copies SLEC online registration 4. 2 copies of the passport page After giving all those, he gave mi priority # 88 but thanks to the SLEC online registration I was immediately ushered to a pre screener who asked who is the petitioner and my relation. She took 1 2x2 photo and also took a snapshot wifh her webcam, she also took my finger print and after which I proceeded to the fifth floor for payment 7:35: Lined up for cashier roughly 9.600php and after 5 mins in line for the payment, I was told to go to the 3rd floor for X-Ray 7:36: Dropped off my passport and had to fill up a short form...now the waiting begins...	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-07-22 19:04:00
Philippines	Medical exam today!	Good luck folks	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-07-22 20:28:00
Philippines	NEED YOUR LITTLE HELP!!!	No probs...aug-oct should be good months for trips...avoid november up to 14th of feb...high travel season so dont expect prices to be low.	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-07-26 02:48:00
Philippines	NEED YOUR LITTLE HELP!!!	I work in a callcenter of a big online travel agency...booking wwwaaaaayyyyy in advance really lowers cost and try to avoid weekend trips since prices tend to jump higher	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-07-26 02:37:00
Philippines	Medical and CFO: DONE	Congrats, I was kinda wondering about the September interview date too...should be exciting for the both of you.	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-07-26 02:08:00
Philippines	2go	Wow congrats! Cfo and ticket time.	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-07-26 02:39:00
Philippines	Great News for Us !!! Our file has finally been shipped to Manila :-)	Ditto on my file too...and my interview is Aug 5 Edited by Cha n Nel, 23 July 2013 - 07:03 PM.	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-07-23 19:03:00
Philippines	Help Please Mga kabayan!!!	1. Yes coz hinihintay nila yung payment before they process or send the greencard 2. Depends 3. This one I don't know. Edited by Cha n Nel, 01 August 2013 - 04:49 PM.	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-08-01 16:49:00
Philippines	St. Luke's... 1st in line this morning	Ditto on Casa Bocobo...I've tried Miramar (no breakfast and wifi) and room isnt as clean as Casa Bocobo, Bayview (has bfast but not free wifi for the price I paid)...SLEC by the way, doesn't have a sign, it looks more like a blue office building not a medical facility. Telltale sign is you see a lot of folks lining up....	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-08-01 15:43:00
Philippines	Reaction to Immunizations	It's normal to be sick or feel sick..I had the same 4 shots...two on each arm...both arms feel weak as if I some of the strength from them were gone and the feeling of slight fatigue was there...i shook it off after resting well and eating well a day after...but then again it mAybe because im a guy with high tolerance to pain and doesn't sick that easy.	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-08-01 19:24:00
Philippines	Anyone doing the USEM interview on Monday Aug 5 ?	My appointment letter states 6:15AM...thanks. As for the medical, hopefully if they were not able to get the medical result, worst will be a few days delay, i think.   I ddnt know that there's a 6 am appointment. She finished her medical only last monday. Hope it wont be a problem. Good luck to you guys!  	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-08-01 16:39:00
Philippines	Anyone doing the USEM interview on Monday Aug 5 ?	Last week   my fiancee is at 7:30... when did you finish your medical?   Edited by Cha n Nel, 01 August 2013 - 04:28 PM.	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-08-01 16:26:00
Philippines	Anyone doing the USEM interview on Monday Aug 5 ?	Hi, as the topic says...I'm asking is there anyone doin this at 6AM ? It would be nice to meet some VJ members and also help calm the nerves while waiting... Thank you.	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-08-01 15:47:00
Philippines	Got a hit on getting an NBI Clearance	I obtained 2 more copies just the other day since the one I had in March was almost 6mos old. Although the line was long but I never got a hit...	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-07-31 19:27:00
Philippines	Asking the CO if IR-1 or CR-1 after approval in the interview	I know I asked this if we can ask this with the border patrol officer at POE...but can we ask the CO as well after you were approved? Would it be proper? Risky? Thanks	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-08-03 00:08:00
Philippines	When can you leave if your visa is approved?	I think your case is ok...timing his trip to your aunt should be fine, expect him to be questioned but I don't think they'll make a big fuss about it as long as its within the validity. Thanks. He actually just resigned from his job but people here are telling me that he will get questioned if he doesn't leave once he gets his visa. I am sure if he gets approved his visa might not come until a week or so. It just doesn't make any sense to make 2 trips to the airport 1 week apart. I am aware that the visa is valid from 6 months from the time you take the medical if I am not mistaken.	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-08-05 21:11:00
Philippines	When can you leave if your visa is approved?	^^ ditto... If he has work commitments he can state that. I really don't think its a problem.	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-08-05 20:53:00
Philippines	i felt a bit humiliated durig my physical exam	I think the doctors are like that because of the sheer number of folks they screen (and yes even still they dont have the right to do this)...my doctor was sort of pissed off and told the people sitting beside me outside his office to keep quiet. Thanks to VJ, I am prepared that I have to get nakey in front of him in advance otherwise my reaction would be, "EXCUSE ME? " lol On a side note: Im sure some of my friends of the third sex would love to be examined by my doctor as he does look like "Sir Chief" lol The nurses especially the ones who did my vitals and immunization were really friendly.	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-08-06 19:32:00
Philippines	Going to Cebu to be with Honey. Your thoughts and advise please??	Hey Mike, I'm a Cebu native, my wifeis the petitioner. As for sending the bike...what I can advise is you may need to disassemble it and put it in a balikbayan box and have it shipped by a balikbayan box shipper and maybe bring some of the parts with you on the plane. My wife sent her parents stuff from household items, canned goods, and etc...it only costs 50-70$ but it takes 1-2 months since they use a ship but at least it gets there at a cheaper cost regardless of the weight. Although I'm not sure how to send it back stateside if that is if you want your bike back....prolly sell it cheap then buy another one once stateside again. Stuff to do...have you tried: 1. Dive with the whaleshark in Oslob? 2. Bantayan island (a wwwaaayyyyy cheaper alternative to boracay) 3. Camotes Islands 4. Siquijor island 5. Take an international flight to hongkong, singapore (hunt promo fares at cebupacific's site) 6. Bohol's EAT Danao (dunno if you tried ths) 7. Yellow submarine 8. Moalboal That's what i can think of on top of my head....	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-08-05 20:46:00
Philippines	Leaving Seattle for the Philippines Tomorrow for our Interview :-)	I know that is easy to say.....but that will not happen until her Visa is in hand.....then, we can really start planning !!! :-)   We are going through all our paperwork now so we will feel comfortable that everything is in place and done correctly.   Thanks Hank for all your great advise and support !!!!     Cheers,   cjmc A lil roleplay or interview rehearsal really helps. On a side note...I love the fast and free wifi in Sea Tac airport and its cleanliness compared to jfk Edited by Cha n Nel, 05 August 2013 - 09:48 PM.	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-08-05 21:47:00
Philippines	Interview complete now.....we made it !!!! :-)	Congrats...feels like a huge weight or monkey off you back eh? Enjoy.	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-08-08 01:03:00
Philippines	scheduling visa interview	Try not to think also helps calm your nerves especially when you had bad experiences with the embassy before. I was thinking of rescheduling our interview to August 15 also since my fiance completed his medical exam on August 7 and our original interview is set for August 20 but we decided to just stick with the original date to give us another week to go over our files and make sure we do not forget anything for the interview. Just like others advised me stick to your original interview date as you never know you may not get any other available date or may cause a problem. Try not thinking about that it is still a week way so the day goes by fast Good luck.	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-08-08 18:08:00
Philippines	Approved with very quick interviews	$932...yeah agreed on eva air but the commander wnats me asap lol how much is delta? eva air is pretty cheap during september. their one way ticket is like $700+ on a weekday plus it goes from manila to taipei then straight to jfk which will be your port of entry.	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-08-08 20:50:00
Philippines	Approved with very quick interviews	All Delta on Aug 21 ( lowest ive seen so far) with connections in tokyo narita and lax. Poe will be LAX haha. yea i was actually one of those people who stood in line for 3hrs. i actually still visit Queens from time to time. what are airline do you plan on taking?	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-08-08 19:53:00
Philippines	Approved with very quick interviews	Lol he suckered you too eh? Hehehe I could only imagine the look on your face and my wifey's lol. Good thing when I broke the news, I was not on Facetime...otherwise she'd know I was playing tricks since I was still smiling from ear to ear when I broke the "sad news" lol   Congratulations again...funny how my husband tried to trick me the same way...saying " how are we going to deal with this now?" ..first taught came to mind is Oh Oh we got denied....I was about hysterical  when he started laughing...haisssst..	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-08-08 18:02:00
Philippines	Approved with very quick interviews	Thank you, yes when I last visited her when she stayed in Parsons, a filipino store was right under her apartment, Chippy, Lucky Me, Ma-ling etc were there...I'm not missing Jobee yet but damn, I saw the photo of the long line that was long as a block when it initially opened. CONGRATS you finally received your visa Your so lucky to finally be with your wife soon. You'll enjoy NY plus so many filipinos around Queens especially by Roosevelt Ave. You won't even miss the Philippines since they have Jollibee & Red Ribbon in Queens now and you can drive to NJ just an hour way if you want some Max's Manila A lot of filipino restaurants also on the strip of Roosevelt Ave.	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-08-08 14:17:00
Philippines	Approved with very quick interviews	Look what the motorcycle riding 2GO courier brought.... The even better news is my visa initially was CR-1 is now IR-1... Thank you Lord (I was gonna ask the embassy CO but I chickened out and try with the CBP officer at POE). Already tendered my resignation letter from my job here and booked my flight on Aug 21. CFO on Monday then look for 2 huge balikbayan boxes. Edited by Cha n Nel, 08 August 2013 - 04:17 AM.	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-08-08 04:15:00
Philippines	Approved with very quick interviews	It''s my wife who lives there....she's been there for 5-6 years....I was there to visit only for 2 days and I'm excited to join her.... How long have you been living in Queens? I actually grew up in Queens before moving to NJ. We lived in Astoria Queens.	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-08-07 22:46:00
Philippines	Approved with very quick interviews	Thank you...currently in Queens CONGRATS. Where in NY do you live? I live in NJ about 40 minutes away from NY by train Edited by Cha n Nel, 07 August 2013 - 10:00 PM.	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-08-07 21:59:00
Philippines	Approved with very quick interviews	Thanks guys...another update....finally I can now track my case # from 2Go...visa inbound...woohooo!!!	Cha n Nel	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-08-07 02:58:00