ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesWhy there are pinays out there who feels so conceited about theirselves once they arrived here in the States?
ayayay, mga kapwa ko pinay, ingat lamang sa mga post at baka yung sinasabi nating ayaw nating mga ginagawa ng iba eh ginawa din natin dito mismo sa topic na ito. balikan natin ang mga post bago mag-sabmit :blink:
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-03-30 12:02:00
PhilippinesWhy there are pinays out there who feels so conceited about theirselves once they arrived here in the States?

I have been to few states for work purposes and sometimes when I met a filipina as well, considering the time she was just here in the states, (say just 2-6 months) they feel like they've just earn the right to be a b**ch, and some thinks their a$*es don't stink.. I mean, there are so many trying hard to blend-in that quick in the American way ( e.g the way they cloth their selves, the way they talk, interpret things). Just because some girls married a foreigner they evolved too quick. I don't blame other people why they would immediately think that these types of gals really just use their husbands as a ticket to the USA. It makes me aggravated everytime I come across with a fellow pinay who acts like this.
Why can't we just put our feet on the ground and stay humble. CAN SOMEBODY ENLIGHTEN ME WHY THIS HAPPENS???



it could be because they're insecure and the only way to feel good about themselves is to be someone they're totally not. :)

just be thankful you're not like them :)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-03-27 17:23:00
PhilippinesBeer

I was wondering, what's the best way to send my father in-law some of the local good stuff? Anyone send it in a balikbayan box? Or can I bring it in checked baggage?


are you coming to the US (bringing local good stuff from the phils) or going home to the phils w/ a balikbayan box? i'm guessing you're planning on bringing them as pasalubong in the US so the things that would matter are weight (that you're allowed in total luggage and money you're willing to pay if you have excess baggage. in any case, make sure though that if you're including such foods as bagoong and daing to declare them on the US customs form to avoid any problems. =)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-10-13 11:42:00
PhilippinesCan A Filipina Really Be Taught How to Drive? A Car?

my wife knows how to drive and knows most of the highways too, but she can not pass the written test. she took it more than 3 times and about 28 times on line but still fails.lol. i am still waiting......................................
abby n sheryl


this is funny. make her memorize the answers, hehe
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-10-15 14:15:00
PhilippinesForms To Take With Me and To Bring Back

Hello EVeryone ! I will soon be going to visit my Girl for the first time in the Philippines and I was wanting to get ahead of this long Visa journey . I am wanting to know what is all of the forms that I should take with me for her to complete and also ...what are all of the things We should take care of while we are together there . She has never been married and does not have any children and we will be doing the K-1 Fiance Visa . Thanks everyone and Good Luck to us all !!


hi. just document your visit, -take pictures of both of you, her family, friends, co-workers, keep your receipts etc. as evidence that you have personally met are the main requirements of a k1 petition. the complete info on this is on the "guides" . click on it then click on "K1 process"

good luck. hope she's the right girl =)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-10-16 19:37:00
PhilippinesCost Of Visa For Staying More Than 21 Days

Hello Again . I was wondering if anyone knows the cost of Visa for staying in the Philippines for 34 days instead of the 21 days ? Thanks Everyone !! I will be leaving soon .


$30 good for 3 months

http://www.pcgny.net...quirements.html
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-10-16 19:31:00
PhilippinesPetition Son to US

Maitanong ko lang sa inyo kung anong dapat kailangang kunin ng anak kapag siya ay pupunta dito


requirements for petitioning child: http://www.visajourn...m/content/child

Who is Eligible to Be a Sponsor?

A U.S. citizen may petition for:

A child (unmarried and under 21 years of age)
An unmarried son or daughter ( 21 years of age and older)
A married son or daughter of any age

A U.S. citizen's unmarried, minor child is considered an immediate relative, does not need a visa number, and is eligible to receive an immigrant visa immediately. Otherwise, sons and daughters of U.S. citizens will be eligible for a visa when their priority date is listed on the Department of State's Visa Bulletin .

If your unmarried, minor child was admitted or paroled into the U.S., he or she may file the Form I-485, Application to Register for Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, at the time you file your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative.


A lawful permanent resident may petition for:

A child (unmarried and under 21 years of age)
An unmarried son or daughter ( 21 years of age and older)

A lawful permanent resident may not petition for a married son or daughter.

If you had children before you became a permanent resident and you did not immigrate as an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen, your unmarried, minor children may be eligible to receive following-to-join benefits. This means that you do not have to submit a separate USCIS Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) for your children, and your children will not have to wait any extra time for a visa number to become available. See the Petitioning Procedures for more information on following-to-join benefits. Otherwise, children of LPRs will be eligible for a visa when their priority date is listed on the Department of State Visa Bulletin.

How Do I File the Petition?

To petition for your child, son, or daughter to live in the United States permanently you should file a form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. To find out how to file this petition, please see Petitioning Procedures, which will help you identify what you need to do.

click on "guides" then "bringing family members..." =)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-10-16 19:24:00
PhilippinesI-129f mailing issue

hello to all i sent my I-129f petition express mail to
USCIS
Attn: I-129F
2501 South State Highway 121 Business
Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 75067

I check the tracking number and it tells me it was accepted but forwarded because either the forwarding info or zip code was incorrect
i just dont understand y it happen i sent it to the address this website gave..Has this happen to anyone else???


your address is correct. i'm guessing it was forwarded to the main office already. but for peace of mind, call your post office and ask exactly what it means. =)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-10-16 19:27:00
Philippinestravel agency

Hello VJ friends!I would like to know any good travel agency with address and contact numbers here in Manila ( my flight is Manila to Tennessee ).. thank you VJ friends.


try the ones in the malls like sm, robinson's etc. they're usually cheaper than those that have their own building as their office, they're easier to find too =)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-10-20 12:12:00
PhilippinesCenomar disaster

I'll say this one more time...

Even if she passes the Embassy Interview she still needs to be able to leave the Philippines and for that she needs the CFO Sticker in her passport.

CFO will ask for her Cenomar as they do for all K-1 Visa holders. If she can't produce a Cenomar showing she is free to marry then she won't get the sticker.

No CFO Sticker means she won't be allowed to leave the country.

So, in short, what will happen at the Embassy is irrelevant as she won't be able to get on a plane to the US without that CFO sticker which she can't get without a Cenomar showing she's free to marry in the Philippines.



the CFO's requirement for you to get a sticker is your visa on your passport, not a cenomar http://www.cfo.gov.ph/
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-10-20 12:24:00
PhilippinesCenomar disaster
it would be best for your fiancee to do her medical/attend her interview w/her dissolution of marriage and bring but NOT show the cenomar (since she's been married before) unless she's asked and then mention that correction on her marriage cert is underway, then have your fiancee start process to correct her status asap. the sooner you start this, the sooner the issue will be resolved. have your fiancee ask at least 3 lawyers the possible total expenses and specific processes involved and as what others have said to not mention that she has an american fiance at present. good luck and god bless
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-10-16 14:55:00
PhilippinesRequirements on E-passport application

I called the Philippine consulate (chicago) passport department earlier and asked how many copies of each documents I need to submit to renew my passport. The lady I talked to said one of each.

Does anyone here renewed their passport recently? How many copies of E-passport application form, data pages of the old passort/latest arrival stamp, greencard , BC, Drivers license, and copy of ROM did u guys submitted?

I'm asking this so I can make photocopies of it now because I read somewhere here (can't find it anymore) that the consulate asked more copies of the documents they listed.

thanks!



i hope the info on their website is up-to-date: http://www.chicagopc...forms_eppt.html

A. RENEWAL OF PASSPORT

1. Accomplished e-passport application form.

2. Latest issued Philippine passport (the old passport will be returned to the applicant).

3. Submit the following documents:

a. Photocopy of pages 1-2 (data page) of the old passport and the page with the latest arrival stamp in the United States

b. Photocopy of the alien registration card (green/pink card), for U.S. permanent residents/ immigrants

c. If old passport does not spell out the applicant’s complete middle name submit photocopy of proof of middle name, such as Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate etc.

d. Photocopy of proof of actual residence such as driver’s license, state ID, employment ID, or utility bills, etc.
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-10-18 19:34:00
PhilippinesPhilippine Airlines NAIA 2 check-out time

Hi!

David is coming over next weekend, arriving from Las Vegas on a Flight 107 of PAL.

I'm worried because his flight from Las Vegas is expected to arrive at 4:40AM on Oct23, Saturday, and our flight to Tacloban's ETD is 5:50AM. We should be at the check-in counter for our domestic flight at least 45minutes before the ETD because that's the time that they close the counter for everyone. He should actually be there an hour before the ETD because they often overbook the flights and we'd be in serious trouble if we can't get that flight.

Not only will we have to pay for new tickets at the regular fare (because our tickets are promo & non-rebookable/nonrefundable), but the new flight will be hours after, and that means we'd miss our schedule. He'd only be here for 3 days (2 days in Samar & 1 day in Manila), as that was the ticket that he got and he can't get enough leave of absences from his work now because he just started his new job. He's meeting a lot of people on this visit, and it is important that we get to Catbalogan (3 hours away from the Tacloban airport) before lunch, so that he wouldn't miss meeting my grandaunt (who's more like our mother now) and my aunt (who's been our nanny for years so she's more like a big sister to us). Oct25 is election day and my grandaunt is a candidate at their barrio and my aunt is also serving as a BEI, so they have to leave after lunch in order to be there at the barrio for the preparations. Saturday brunch is our schedule for the formal "pamamanhikan" and those two are considered part of my immediate family, so they have to be there. We'll barely have time to rest and prepare for the engagement party is in the evening and it's going to be a circus with the many friends and family that will be coming over to meet David (although I've been keeping things mum specially on Facebook, so that there wouldn't be too many people), so the "formal talks" will have to be earlier than that and had to be moved to the late morning because of the two family members who had to leave right away.

My biggest concern right now is missing that flight from Manila to Tacloban, because of the time between his arrival and our departure. Assuming that the flight wouldn't be late --hopefully it will be early-- it's still only 70 minutes between flights, so that leaves him less than 25 minutes to walk the hallways, get his baggage, go through Immigrations & Customs, and be at the domestic check-in counter (at the other wing of the NAIA2) before the counter closes.

To the people here who've went through the same process at arriving from a PAL international flight at NAIA2, or better yet, for those who had to go straight to the domestic wing, can you please tell me how long it took you to go through that? I'm really really worried, and we have to catch that flight or all our plans for that trip will be screwed. Now there are even storms coming in, and it only makes me worry all the more, and I'm just praying that those two impending typhoons will be long gone before he arrives.


-Kezia



wow, one hour is just impossible. i'd ask you why you booked the two flights so close to each other but it wouldn't matter now. you really need to pray that his flight coming in has fewer passengers than normal. connecting isn't really your problem since both flights are w/PAL. make sure your fiance fills out his forms (arrival-departure and customs) on the plane and cmopletely/correctly so he can get to the immigration line first and first as well to the customs line, and get out as fast as he can. i also suggest that you ask for assistance from PAL's desk to help you in connecting to the tacloban flight. good luck =)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-10-14 21:45:00
PhilippinesHome health agency in the Philippines
philhealth does not provide for those who can't afford health care. you have to be able to pay the monthly premiums to get enrolled ( i.e, employed or self-employed)anyway, your competition would really come from temp hiring agencies which we have a lot of in the phils, so just put up one that spefically provides professional health care to foreign individuals. this way you only need to deal w/the local DOT and DOLE =)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-10-16 13:17:00
Philippinesphilippines passport question??

I'm a little confused at the moment with the Philippines passport.

on embassy of the U.S. Manila website it says......

"1. PASSPORT: Each visa applicant must have a passport valid for at least six (6) months from the time of the visa issuance. Filipino citizens can apply for a passport at the Department of Foreign Affairs-Office of Consular Affairs (DFA-OCA), Aseana Business Park, Bradco Avenue corner Macapagal Boulevard, Paranaque City. Applicants may set an appointment by going on line at www.passport.com.ph or by calling 02-737-1000. "


I'm confused about the valid for 6 months part. Does that mean, for example, that if my wife got her passport in January that we'd have to wait until June before we could petition??? or does it mean that there has to be at least 6 months remaining before her passport expires??? I'm very confused about this and any help you can give would be tremendous.

THANK YOU!!


The Walker's


yes, 6 months remaining before her passport expires (from the time of visa issuance). so if she has 6 months or less left on hers, it's better to do an early renewal. but if she's applying for her first passport, you don't have to worry about this =)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-10-23 22:07:00
PhilippinesQuesitons for initial I-129F package

Hi,

My finance and I are in the final stages of preparing our initial I-129F package. I have a few questions for the forum.

1) I live on the east cost, so I send to the Vermont processing center or the Lock Box in texas as specified on the USCIS site.
2) I have a copy of her Certificate of Finality. Do I need it to be on NSO paper or will the certificate from the RTC due?
3) We want to bring her two kids as well, their names are listed on the I-129F and G-325a forms. Do I need the kids passport pictures?
4) Are there any other forms required for the K-2 visa?

Thanks

Art



1. double check on the instructions on the uscis site. send it to dallas texas lockbox

2. all supporting documents required are copies, unless specified. if i were you, i'd just submit copies of both

3. no need to send their photos yet, that's for ther visas later on (when you get your 129f approval)

4. basically same as those for your k1

make sure you double check w/all the requirements listed under "guides" here on the vj website. =)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-10-23 23:05:00
PhilippinesLearning my fiancee 's culture

Yes, it's very amusing...

Sometimes my fiancee, when I as her a question, will say something like "uh-uh"... Which sounds exactly like the slang we use here in US for no which is "huh-uh". The only problem is, when she says "uh-uh" it actually means "yes" (kind of like "oh-oh") So, that was very confusing for me until I got used to it.

Also, someone mentioned how their fiancee always gets her "he"s and "she"s mixed up... Yes, my fiancee does the same. It's cute, but can sometimes be very confusing. :lol:

Anyway, as I get more accustomed to her speech - I've learned better how to understand her - and I love to hear her talk. :)



you're correct, uh-uh is actually "Oo", tagalog for "yes" which is pronounced "o-o" like in "always" not like in "oh" =)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-10-15 14:50:00
PhilippinesKorean insults Filipino Accents
if you listen closely to her "english" pronunciation, you'd notice that her versions of both brit and pinoy aren't even accurate...makurot nga tong bruhang to sa singit, grrh
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-11-11 11:59:00
PhilippinesLacking info for USCIS FORM I-130

Hi all,

I just want to have an idea about our situation. USCIS already accepted our form I-130 and our status now is on initial review. My problem is on the I-130 form #17 my Husband didn't wrote down the name of my Son. I have a Son out of wedlock before and my concern now is will it affect our case? My husband didn't file for a petition for my Son because my family don't want me to take my son to US for now because it will be hard for me to adjust in a new place, but maybe if I'll get my visa and I'm already used to everything in US we will then take my Son to US too. Anyone out there who have an idea? My main problem for now is will this affect our case.


it doesn't matter if your husband didn't file for a petition for your son (because this can be done whenever) yet but it's important that you correct the information that you have a son so that when you are both ready to petition him, you will not have to possibly prove so much that it was just a simple mistake that you did not intentionally omitted his name in the form for your petition.

you should call uscis and correct this information with them. and then when interview time comes, it's best to make sure that this info has been corrected in your uscis records so that your papers are accurate from then on.
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-11-28 01:03:00
PhilippinesAbout CFO Sticker

Oh ok, i do have the cfo sticker stamped. Maybe I just forgot I paid it before when I got the blue and green cfo certificates :blush: Thanks a lot for the help.



i'm sure you did, because they only issue those after you pay =) good for you! you're good to go!
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-12-03 22:38:00
PhilippinesStill can't get an interview

From what I understand, you can't just walk in....you need to show a confirmation email of your scheduled appointment. My fiancee called for an interview several times before her medical exam and was told her packet was not there. She completed her exam on 14Oct'10, then on 18Oct'10 she called for her interview and was scheduled for 19Nov'10. Received her visa ten days later. Good Luck.



the above is definitely true and interview slots are not passed on if the interviewee doesn't show up. you have to set up an appointment ONLY THROUGH THE CALL CENTER. the reason why you were told they're not accepting appt setups yet is that the USEM there is undergoing a transition. watch out for announcements though so you can set up your fiancee's soonest. check this out the news about that here too (c/o chazzie): http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3024.html
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-12-03 22:54:00
PhilippinesNBI

I've had my interview on dec 2 2010 at the US Embassy.. and i handed in all the requirements they needed.. then they suddenly said that they need more documents from me which is the (CENOMAR) "certification of no marrige", and nbi clearance which has my previous surname... im currently using my mothers maiden name.. but back when i was a kid i was using my fathers..it was heared in the court and change my surname to my mothers because they were never married.. long story but anyways now they want an nbi clearance which has my fathers maiden name on it.even though that ive already given an nbi which has the surname of my mothers.. can anyone help me? on what to do


getting the cenomar is easy. go to the NSO, fill out a request form and pay the fee, get to copies (just so you'll have 2 "originals"

as for the NBI, you showed them your current last name (mother's name) which you said you've been using since you were a kid, right? which means when you applied for your NBI the first time (maybe around 18yrs old), it was always your mother's name that you used? this means you never wrote down on your NBI application your father's last name, right? if so, you won't get any different NBIs. what you need to bring is if possible,the court finality docs showing that your father's name was removed because of the reason you cited.

i'm guessing that they're asking for more proof of your identity because you showed your Birth certificate with your father's name on it? does it have a notation on it, saying that is had been changed? if it was heard in court, it should and all you need to do is explain what happened and get a copy of the court hearing result to back this up.

if your BC doesn't show any notation of name change/correction, you might have a longer process to undertake with NSO, and possibly a court hearing again, to prove that the person on your BC and on your NBI are one and the same.

examine your docs so you can figure out what to do. :yes:
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-12-03 23:13:00
PhilippinesWhat would YOU do?

Sweet. I am going to go ahead and book the trip.


those are exactly all you need for the medical and no appt needed for that. just make sure she brings all her requirements for it though before flying to manila, esp her passport =)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-12-03 23:55:00
PhilippinesDS-160

I thought I should start a new topic with this, so I am copy/pasting from my other reply, hope that is cool.
 Is the DS-160 required for K1 Visa processing at the US Embassy in Manila, Philippines?

The Revised K1 Instruction Packet does not list it as a document that “You must bring”.

Do I assume that Since it is an on line form, I would not be “bringing” it?

Link to the Revised K1 Instruction Packet:

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/306605/atienzalb/Revised%20K1%20Instruction%20Packet%20_3_.pdf



The Manila Philippines Embassy site on the link below, under Application Process, 2. Required Documents: specifically states that “All applicants must complete the DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application”

Link to information about Required Documents:

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwhniv1.html#1

Link to the Consular Electronic Application Center for DS-160 Application:

https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/



The US Department of State site at the link below specifically states that the DS-160 is NOT needed for a K Visa.

Link to US Department of State site dealing with DS-160

http://travel.state.gov/visa/forms/forms_4401.html#visa_categories

This site also gives good info on filling out the DS-160-FYI



So I am assuming that this is where the conflicting information comes from, some Embassies world wide do not require it, but US Embassy Manila does?

Can any of you that have been through the process here in Manila confirm this?


according to nvc.gov...

•DS-160: Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (for all nonimmigrant categories except K, N, S, T, U applications)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-12-06 16:36:00
PhilippinesPackage 3.5

I filed for my fiance’s petion in February 20010, and received I-797 on 5/11/2010. I watied for package 3.5 for long time but did not got any reponse. In August, I finally e-mail consulate office; they reponse to my e-mail after two weeks and stated that package 3.5 was elecronialy sent on may, 21 2010, which I ever recived. I ask my fiance to gether all the documents as soon posiable. Since there was a delay in process or to send package 3.5, is any one kow how is will affect my process?


they sent it to whose email? why didn't you or your fiancee motice it? anyway, last time i checked approved petitions are valid for four months only and then you have to request revalidation. so while your fiancee is preparing docs, call and write your embassy and request for a revalidation stating your reason, you didn't get the packet in your email, etc.

read this;

http://travel.state....pes_2994.html#4

good luck and god bless :)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-12-08 12:36:00
Philippinesk1 quick question

hi everyone i have a question do you need to pay for visa fee first to bdo/bpi before you call for visa interview???


no. call for an interview appt first because if you do it the other way around, bdo/bpi will have no application info to tie your payment to.

fill in your profile info here on vj too so others know the context of your question and future questions. :)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-12-07 23:46:00
PhilippinesDFA Exit Seminar for IR5 visa holder?

Once she has her actual green card, I know she can pay a smaller fee to get a receipt showing she is exempt from travel tax when she goes back to visit, but my assumption is she has to pay it this time because she is not considered a US resident yet.

As for the CFO registration, I looked it up on the DFA website and sent her the link to the information on registration and the pre-departure seminar.



she's not tax-exempt or discounted yet. she has to pay both taxes. :)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-12-30 23:25:00
PhilippinesForm I-751, Removal of Conditions

Form I-751, removal of Conditions, out of date effective December 31, 2010. No new form available through USCIS. Cant use out of date forms. Anyone know the facts concerning this?

Thanks!

Brian in Tennessee



no problem. if there is no new form, what you submit at the time of application is acceptable. good luck and god bless! :)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2011-01-05 21:07:00
Philippineschest x-ray cd

hi everyone! i was just wondering once here in the US, can we open the chest x-ray cd? or is it still supposed to remain sealed until after the AOS? i kind of need to open it for a job interview so i can show them my chest x-ray is clear...thanks!


you can open it, it's yours. no worries =)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2011-02-11 00:51:00
Philippineselectronic tax, travelling to Manila

help, i am traveling with 6 i-pod shuffles, 1 xbox 360 with 6 games, a laptop that wont turn on due to power cord broken, some dvd's movies and various toys all in my check in luggage. all of this r gifts will i be taxed?


i will have in my carry on, 2 laptops, digital camera, and an i-touch, which r mine. will i be taxed on this?

thank you


manila will have an excuse to tax you just because of the number of some of your items, so make sure they do look like gifts and not items for selling. those that are yours should look used if you don't want problems (otherwise just saying they're yours is not enough), but the "gifts" might cause interest when they show in the luggage scanner. remember you have to declare these in your customs form so do so wisely, hehe
Zen DenMalePhilippines2011-02-11 00:50:00
Philippinesforms to take to interview
chances are they are going to get it so have her photocopy that and everything else. remember she'll need that original one and the originals of the other docs as well here in the US so if she gives up those she'd definitely have to apply again. :)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2011-03-09 23:53:00
PhilippinesNeed some advice

First off, thanks for providing this site. It's a tremendous resource and has been incredibly helpful in navigating the immigration process.

But I need some help figuring out what to do now.
Background: My fiancee (Filipina) and I are trying to get a K1 visa. We've made it through most of the hurdles. She had her embassy interview back at the end of June, 2010. Unfortunately (for us), she spent many years working in the middle east as an OFW. So, the embassy has requested that we obtain police clearances from: Lebanon, Qatar, and Bahrain. We've managed to obtain 2 of the 3 (Lebanon and Qatar). But we're still waiting for the paperwork to come back for Bahrain. The first 2 requests my fiancee made (May and October) to Bahrain were just letters mailed to the Bahrain CID (General Directorate of Criminal Investigation). No response was received from either request. The most recent request (December) was made through the Philippines DFA (Department of Foreign Affairs) using a special form form the government of Bahrain. The Bahrain government web sites suggest 12-16 weeks for a response (that window opens this Friday).

My concern is that with all the recent protests/unrest in the Middle East, including Bahrain, that our request will either be delayed or continue to go unanswered. I've tried to get the Embassy to waive the requirement, but they do not seem to be willing to do it. Unfortunately, the only responses they provide are requests for more information via a standard form. I've written a hardcopy letter, emailed them, phoned them and even visited the Embassy during my last trip in January, 2011; but I cannot get any information about why they will not waive the requirement. It seems like an obsolete requirement anyway, aren't there international criminal records databases that should make the police clearance requirement a moot point?

I guess my question for you is this: Is there anything else I could/should do? Best case, the paperwork will come back in a couple of weeks and everything is resolved. But what options are there if that doesn't happen? What if week 16 comes and goes? Would an immigration lawyer or my Senator be of any use? Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions?


the reason the embassy won't grant your request is they treat everybody the same. your lawyer/senator won't be of use because the paperwork required is not from your end. why not channel your request through the embassies (they will assist/apply on your behalf) of the countries that have not yet replied and cc in your request to each country's police agency their respective foreign affairs ministers (or whoever is is above their office). sometimes letting people know that other people know you are requesting something will push them to act on it. :) and then follow up and follow up
Zen DenMalePhilippines2011-03-10 00:46:00
PhilippinesMy beautiful wife is very irresponsible

I currently send money to my in-laws twice a month. I don't have a problem sending the money but the thing is that none of them work. My wife's father used to work but hasn't for years because he has a heart condition (had operations and still has problems). He states that he is unable to find a job because no one will hire him because he is a risk to have working for them. He is in his 50's and could he do physical labor... no, but he could have a desk job and he does have a college degree from the Philippines. Is it true that there is no way for him to get a job because he is a health risk? Her mother doesn't work but used to clean laundry. They have recently moved and now my wife states that she cannot do this here because there is too much competition and could not get customers. Like I said I don't mind helping out but it would be better if they worked then I wouldn't have to send so much money. Thoughts?



Stop giving them fish, teach them how to fish, otherwise they'd get used to receiving money from you. Think about it, didn't they survive before you came into their lives?

And for all other guys who have the same kind of wife, you're the only one who can stop the insanity. if you don't tell her what's wrong, she'll think everything she's doing is absoulutely ok with you. :)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2011-03-10 00:35:00
Philippinesmy wife went to the cfo today
she's legally married now so she should use your last name consistently, after she gets her visa she may need to have her passport amended to her married name too and this is what she can say the CFO people. she should wait til she gets the marriage cert
although if you check the CFO website it says they can request other docs from the applicant so if you can secure the doc better for her to bring it too. the employment cert though is weird. she should ask why they want to see it. :)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2011-03-16 18:49:00
PhilippinesMy birth certificate
technically no but make sure she knows enough personal info about you and your family :)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2011-03-16 18:51:00
Philippinespassport

ok so this is really what ever question but i will ask it anyways, on my passport my address is not the same with the address i put on our papers on I-129F its address on my mums place where she used to live but my papers and everything is address to where i grow up and live ( if u asked why i address it to my mum address its bcoz she forced me to use it and somehow it piss me off and makes me kinda mad at her when she acts and think she knows better even i told her if i am going to process my papers it might cause problems with me and my fiancee but she never listened and also that address is where she also signed me on my voters papers so its kinda bad for her to make me put wrong information coz i never really live where she use to its just that she hates our barangay so much coz its so useless and wont help people and she wants me to be regestered in a good place where people help ya with papers like barangay clearance n blah ) so anyways in philippine passport it wont show ur address but i think they will do some verification and i am affraid it might cause some problems, please advise what should i do if it will have some problems and if does what should i do ,should i change address and stuff?thanks


just make sure that whatever you want to use from now on will be your consistent present address and/or mailing address
Zen DenMalePhilippines2011-03-28 22:20:00
PhilippinesMailing a cell phone to the Phil

Sounds like this is what I should do then. Thanks. How do you get a sim card here in the states? I've never bought one before. I just use verizon. Will it automatically work when she puts it in her phone so that she can call me at 503-xxx-xxxx, nothing else needed?

-James


gsm networks are those that have SIM cards (ATT, Tmobile. they're are cellphone stores, even on ebay. activate the sim before sending (to avoid problems that might come up if you wait till she's actually at the airport)

make sure also that her phone is unlocked (will take any SIM) otherwise the SIM will not work even if she's already on US soil.

she can call you with that sim only when she's already on US soil. so if you want for her to be able to call you wherever, have her activate her philippine GSM sim's roaming service the day or hours before she gets on the plane. turning "roaming" on will allow her to use the SIM wherever she is during her flight (except on the plane of course) :)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2011-04-02 23:23:00
PhilippinesNEED HELP! Report of Marriage for Phil. Consulate. How to do the affidavit of explanation for delayed registration?

Hi, Is there anyone here who already reported to the Philippine Consulate their marriage? I already saw all the requirements at their website and on May 23rd, it will be our 1 year anniversary. But just wondering if you have any idea on where should I get the Affidavit of explanation for delayed registration? I know it should be notarized but do I have to type it and have it notarized or notary public person will do it for me? If you have some examples too. I would be happy to see it. Thanks.



hello there! go back their website...click on visas...there you will find the affidavit of explanation...or you can just make your own...just make sure you have it notarized :)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2010-03-20 18:51:00
PhilippinesAll pregnant Mommies
:no:

Hellooo... ???? Is there any pregnant mommies left here in VJ that I can talk to, or all of you already had the baby ?



looks like all mommies are busy =). i'm happy to exchange notes, hehe :)
Zen DenMalePhilippines2011-06-16 21:05:00
PhilippinesAll pregnant Mommies

[color="#4B0082"]thanks zen den, pinakamasayang christmas nga namin ito. gamit ko pa lang ngayon ay manual breast pump.. parang 2 oz lang nakukuha ko. libre lang yan sa hospital kung saan ako nanganak hehe.. di ko alam kung enough ba yan or sobrang kulang. ang lakas pa namang uminom ng gatas ng baby ko. nakakatakot pag gutom.. tawag ko ay little barracuda at masakit magdede sa una... then later on ay tutulogan ka.. siguro she's good for 15-20 minutes then sleeping beauty na.

back to work ako after 8 weeks ng panganganak ko kaya kino-consider ko ding bumili ng electric pump. pero as of now na taong bahay muna ako for the baby ay kaya ko pa namang maya't maya ay mag-breastfeed.

by the way, mga sis.. pano pala mag-upload ng pix dito. syempre gusto ko ding makita nyo pic ng baby ko.. sensya na at wala na akong time mag-experiment. may photobucket ako, matagal na kaso palpak nung una kong na-try.

happy new year everyone! let's have a better 2011! :thumbs:

Zen DenMalePhilippines2011-02-12 10:34:00