Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Philippines	Police Clearance	QUOTE (Lancelotte25 @ Aug 28 2009, 01:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi guys, someone please help to explain how can I renew my PCC in the Philippines? Can I just send the expired PCC I have here with me to my mother and ask them to renew it for me? call the phil consulate there in saudi. they will tell you what you need to do. good luck and god bless!	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-08-28 10:20:00
Philippines	Elivator Phoebia	QUOTE (GREG AND LYN @ Aug 28 2009, 06:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello guyz i have a friend who really have phobia when it comes to elivator...and she is so worried 3 days later she will have her MEDICAL EXAM in SAINT LUKES,, SAINT LUKES uses.. elivator.....? can she used stairs in SAIN LUKES,,... She's a little bit ignorant about it....... please Guyz i know this question is really paranoid. hehehe and seems funny please share your experience with ELIVATOR specially in SAINT LUKES,, thanks it's actually faster to get to the different floors using the stairs (only 4 floors if i remember right) it will save her time waiting for the elevator and provides for good exercise too!	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-08-28 11:06:00
Philippines	Passed - Medical	maybe they st. luke's had to double check something on your fiancee's results, maybe your fiancee's paper was acidentally put under the girls' who came in later than her, lotsa maybes...what's important now is it's all over now and she PASSED! congratulations and good luck on the interview!	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-08-25 13:40:00
Philippines	Translation	QUOTE (Skeeter211 @ Aug 25 2009, 04:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am not trying to start a fight and I am definitely not trying to say that "English is a superior language", so please don't misunderstand me. I come to these boards, an American who speaks only English, and find that many of the posts are in the OP's native language from the Philippines. It's hard to keep interest in something when I open the topic and find that I cannot understand what it says. On the contrary, I think most Filipinos that are in a relationship with a USC can understand at least a fair amount of English already without having to learn anything new. I know that maybe those people feel more comfortable in their own language and don't mean any offense by what I am saying. I also don't mean any offense in asking if people can post in English too so that the USC here, most of whom speak English I would assume, could participate in the conversation as well and possibly provide some help/information. Even if it is not the intent, it makes me feel like those posters want to talk amongst only Filipinos, knowing that most Americans don't understand them. I realize that is probably not the case and its more of a comfort level, but I hope those others can realize its very exclusionary. I also realize that not every post is in the languages of the Philippines. I am just asking as a courtesy that you at least consider using English when posting if possible. Thanks for the time in reading. Scott you're absolutely right. i think it's mostly for the comfort level that some people get in writing in specific languages/dialects, because it enables them to express in the clearest and most specfic manner and obviously hope those who speak in the same language would reply. let's just be more understanding and ignore what we read that we can't understand...less stress, hehe, or take it as a challenge and learn to translate with the help of our SOs.	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-08-26 13:30:00
Philippines	Letter of Intent to Marry... is it necessary??	QUOTE (ErosandSally @ Aug 31 2009, 09:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (rockhouse @ Aug 30 2009, 08:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am starting to freak out here... My interview will be in 2 days. I thought I have every document for judgement day till I read one post enumerating a letter of intent to marry, which i dont have.. .. Will they really ask for this??.. is this just a typed up letter stating I will marry my fiance??.. Is this just for additional proofs??... Please help me, I dont wanna mess up things just because of one paper.. (Why didnt I know about this months ago..hehe) Do not loose too much sleep...RELAX and you will be fine....soon you will be telling us that got the PINK... it's always better to be prepared for everything (like usem suddenly asking for it again coz they can't find it etc) anyway, good luck and god bless!	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-08-31 10:35:00
Philippines	Questions - Birth Certificate	QUOTE (sama @ Aug 31 2009, 01:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I wish to know is this will coz a issue, as per my Birth Certificate name is Sadakat and as per my passport and all other documents is Sadhakat.. a alphabet added extra in documents but the name spelled the same way.... no change in name its a spelling mistake.. My BC was issued in 1979, I Never noticed this mistake all these years.... Your advise and suggestions pls if submitting application, get an affifavit stating the discrepancy as well as stating that both are one and the same person...it really depends on you fix it in your country...so call your local civl registry too on how they can correct this...you cannot explain this verbally during your visa interview. you have to provide proper legal documents. good luck!	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-08-31 13:35:00
Philippines	Got I-129F finally...same date as I-130 approvals	QUOTE (marriedtomrg @ Aug 30 2009, 11:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We got an e-mail notice that the I-129F has been approved, same date as I-130s (08-28-2009). How fast are CR1s processed considering you have a complete case at NVC and all the bills (for AOS and IV) are paid? since you're now approved, all you need to apply for visas! once you get the hardcopy notice, you're good for an interview and medical, so get appointments. the speed will be mainly up to you! good luck and god bless!	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-08-31 11:38:00
Philippines	Steps to make before the interview.	QUOTE (sperry81 @ Sep 2 2009, 07:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My fiance and I have been approved for alittle while now, we are trying to get all of our documents and such ready for the interview. First question does the embassy in manila still send out packet3 or 4 to the fiance's house or what? also do I need to send my original birthcertifacate to her or just make a copy? do we need to pay the fee before we schedule our interview? are we required to bring the ds-157 to the bank for proof of payment or do they provide the forms at BDO bank?? We are just alittle nervous , dont want to make any mistakes ......thanks so much for your help, good luck all !!!!!! 1. if you've been approved since may it means they won't send it anymore, just complete the list of docs required (see below) What to send to your fiance(e) once the I-129F is approved (Receive NOA2): 1. A copy of the entire I-129f package (that you made when you sent the petition in) and a copy of information that you sent back due to an RFE (if you received one). 2. Send all originals of the documentary proof that you submitted for the I-129F to your fiance(e) for their interview at the embassy. 3. Send an original letter affirming your desire to marry your fiance(e) and your continued support of the K-1 Visa. Sign and date the form. This will be similar to the letter you provided with the I-129F, but dated much closer to the interview (it will have most likely been several months since you submitted your I-129F). 4. I-134 Affidavit of Support form. Ensure it is signed, with all required supporting evidence. Begin collecting the required information ahead of time, as it can often take several weeks to collect it all. 5. You will likely need at a minimum (for the above form) two to three of your most recent pay stubs and a signed letter from your employer listing you job title, start date, your salary, and the status (full-time) of your position. Begin collecting these ASAP after your NOA2 arrives. You will also probably want to include other evidence such as your banking information and other assets as required by the I-134. Specifically you will need at least 2 of the 4 options mentioned in Section II-Supporting Evidence of the I-134. See this FAQ for more tips and ueful information on the Affidavit of Support Form. 6. A copy of the NOA2 that you received in the mail. 7. Proof of your ongoing relationship. This needs to be taken to the interview! Include photos, travel documents, emails, etc from between the time you filed and present (NOA1 date-now). Examples: Copies of phone bills, cell phone bills, emails (you can edit personal info with a marker), letters (edit personal info also), stamps on the letters (to document the date they were sent), and other written documentary proof. Provide a reasonable amount; two to four of each type. Pick a range of dates up to and including the present. You can also include a copy of engagement ring receipt (this is something that is a big optional - do not worry if you do not have a ring yet!) 2. it's better to get an interview schedule first then pay for it; they will print the receipt on a blank ds-157 , but bring your filled out one just in case. you can also serach/browse through VJ to get more/other info specific to the philippines. good luck and god bless!	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-02 09:17:00
Philippines	happy but sad..............	QUOTE (tim and mari @ Sep 2 2009, 03:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Today my husband received a mail from USCIS and he is happy cuz he think thats already an approval means NOA2 but he read it is RFE regarding our marriage certificate. They want a clear copy of our marriage certificate from NSO. I have 2 copies left here but still same. And i send it through LBC. My question is ,how long does it take they will process our papers again? Any input are appreciated. i hope what you sent the 2nd time was a clearer one. good luck and god bless!	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-02 09:57:00
Philippines	NOA 2 letter	QUOTE (Bob 4 Anna @ Sep 2 2009, 09:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does it have to be the original or will a copy work? a copy is ok. make sure too that you have complete personal info about your husband because you'll need this on the form that you will fill out. good luck and god bless!	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-02 09:06:00
Philippines	Calling all military spouse	QUOTE (...lovekita.... @ Sep 3 2009, 06:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes".. Please a friend of mine desperate need help, She wants to know what is the Documents that they needed once they married here In the Philippines, His fiance is in the Military and have plan to marry on Sept, 27th here In Philippines. What A USC need to bring and also of course my friend a filipina. Any help is so much appreciated, Thank you guy's... GOD BLESS this would help your friend: http://marriage.abou...philippines.htm	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-03 10:05:00
Philippines	Question on I-134	QUOTE (paris2011 @ Sep 1 2009, 05:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi everyone, i have a question on I-134. My fiance and I are preparing the docs this early. My fiance is Pinoy and has a second name (a filipino thing) and I just found out on his 1040 and W2 that his second name became his middle name...and his real middle name (his moms maiden name) was omitted In short, his name on these forms were different from his passports and other records. Would this be a problem? Is there anyone here had the same dilemma? thanks in advance for the reply =) it shouldn't be a problem for as long as in all other documents the second name is included, meaning in some documents his name is shorter (only the second name is included) and in some it's longer (includes the mother's maiden name) but, yes, in your G325 you have to write down ALL the names he goes by ex. on his 1040 : juan miguel dela cruz on passport: juan miguel santos dela cruz birth cert: juan miguel santos dela cruz when you change your name later, you will find out that here in the US the middle name is the second name (whereas in the Phils middle name is mother's maiden name) and they don't use the mother's maiden name. so if you have only one name (ex john) and your last name is smith, and you don't have a middle name, then your legal name is john smith) but you also have the option to include your mother's maiden name as your middle name...	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-03 11:39:00
Philippines	Birth Certificate	QUOTE (roden @ Sep 1 2009, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I have a 20 year old son, whom I am petitioning right now and I want to also ask some questions... Here is my case: My son was born out of wedlock and he is using his father's last name and it's also on his birth certificate. I was not married to his father. My son has never seen his father nor his father is involved in his life. I thought that I am almost finished with his petition because I have submitted his DS-230 along with the requested documents by the National Visa Center, unfortunately, the NVC emailed me and requested more documents such as CUSTODY PAPERS... My son has already gotten his passport and there was no issue obtaining it. The only issue I have is the National Visa Center... they want to make sure that I have sole a custody of my child and it's not a joint custody. As you know in the Philippines, when the father is not invovled in a child's life, the mother is automatically has the custody... which is not in writing anyway. If anyone out there have similar case and who is already gone through this same situation, I will appreciate it very much if you can give me any details or input. What did you do to accomplish the Custody Papers? Did you or have you gone to the court? Or did you file at the police station the missing father?,... or did you have your case published on the newspapers in the Philippines? Please any feedback... I will appreciate it... Thanks so much for reading this post/reply. there is a person in a similar situation as you look up "i miss my son" here on VJ. anyway, while it is correct that in the Phils if the father is not involved in the child's life the mother has automatic custody, it looks like yours is not exactly that because you put the father's name in the birth cert. so to be able say that you have had full custody of the child since his birth, you have to be able to say how this happened (because the father didn't know about the child, he just went missing, died etc) to be able to help you find the answers, may i ask what happened to the father? is he still alive (or missing as you said)? do yo have access to him (if you do, do you think he'll be ok to sign a statement stating that he's acknowledging your son and that he's ok that you're stating that you've had full custody of the child since he was born?) it would help a lot if you still communicate with him. you might or might not need to go to court, depending on the circumstances. did the father know? does he know now? if it applies, you might have to state that you've tried to contact the father (to inform him about his son, ask for support etc) but to no avail so you took care of your son on your own and maybe with the help of friends and family, and now that you're here in the US, it's a family member/friend who's taking care of him while you send financial support, etc.	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-02 11:49:00
Philippines	PINK month it is...	QUOTE (? Pweettyy ??& @ Sep 2 2009, 12:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> God is great, all the time. Grats, btw! God bless us. xoxo indeed God is! congratulations to all the newly approved ones!	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-02 10:56:00
Philippines	Dress for embassy interview.	QUOTE (masteryfic @ Sep 2 2009, 02:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hello anyone can tell me what to wear at the embassy for interview. they said formal or business attire. so confusing. maybe someone can include some pic lol. any suggestions ? whatever decent and comfortable for you is ok	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-02 10:43:00
Philippines	Embassy Interview Scheduled	QUOTE (rockhouse @ Aug 28 2009, 11:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well you know what they say..."The best way to remember your wive's birthday is to forget it once!" Lol. soooo true!	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-08-28 11:02:00
Philippines	POE Question	QUOTE (Qiix @ Sep 6 2009, 11:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello Everyone. I'm just doing some post Visa planning here. Don't have the pink YET. Does anyone know if there are any travel restrictions to the beneficiary after the CR-1 Visa is added to the passport? I'm in the Philippines now, and We were thinking about a short pleasure trip in Asia after we get her Passport back from the embassy. My 59 day Philippines visa will expire before we get her US Visa delivery so I either have to do a border run or go to Local Bureau of Immigration office to get my Visa extended. if you really want to do that pleasure trip you're really safer to extend your visa (some asian airports check tourist's travel plans for one reason or another) it's also easier to show a properly extended visa than verbally explain your situation to a non-english speaking person. she can travel after getting her CR1 visa and restrictions will depend on where you plan to go. japan and korea for instance require a visa, while singapore, thailand and hongkong do not (for short trips)	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-08 10:46:00
Philippines	Interview Jitters	QUOTE (rockhouse @ Sep 9 2009, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> As long as the necessary documents, evidence, etc. were submitted to the USCIS in the proper way, then the interview will be a breeze. My fiancee's was Sept. 1st and all they asked for was my 2008 tax returns, a few pics of us together, and asked her about 3 or 4 quick questions. We were so worried about the interview, but it turned out to be the easiest part! Good luck. that's correct. interview questions become sort of formality if they don't find anything lacking/missing/questionable/unclear in your docs/proofs/evidence. all your fiancee needs to do is relax so she can answer any question she might still be asked with confidence...praying helps a lot too! good luck and god bless!	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-09 11:27:00
Philippines	Just A quick question about the I-129F petiton.	QUOTE (Matt & Bing @ Sep 8 2009, 09:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Zen Den @ Sep 8 2009, 10:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (marriedtomrg @ Sep 8 2009, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi there. The resources here on VJ are very excellent guides to help you prepare your own application. You may want to follow the links to the VJ Guides on K1 Visas. They were very helpful to us when we were preparing our K3 and K4 applications. When you're filling out the forms, just put in consistent information. If data doesn't fit in the form, prepare an extra sheet referencing the form it corresponds with, the question number and the page number. As for the supporting documents, keep it simple...you don't need a whole whack of pictures, e-mails, text transcripts or chat transcripts...use them sparingly. When in doubt...ask the questions here. Hope it helps. on the contrary, make sure you have enough proof of your genuine relationship. remember, this is the major aspect of a K1 application. show proof of your constant communication, pictures of your visit (better if you have pics of you and her family, friends, workmates etc) cards, letters, receipts of phone bills showing her number etc. check all your forms, make sure all info are correct, accurate, consistent and complete. organize your application with a cover letter and table of contents. (just imagine if you're the one to process the application, would you be happy with a messy pile of papers?) good luck and god bless! This is not true for the initial petition. Proof of an ongoing relationship is only needed at the interview. All that is needed for the petition is proof of having met in person within the last 2 years prior to filing. Matt and Bing, it IS true... check this out: http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1guide where it says... Documentary Proof of Having Met in Person in the Past Two Years and an Ongoing Relationship: Use as many of these items are possible. There is no minimum, but the more you can provide the less likely you are that you will receive an RFE. 1. Copies of all airline boarding passes, train passes, itineraries, hotel receipts, passport stamps (make sure you can read the dates on the stamps), and other documentary evidence that you have met within the last two years. You may want to highlight or place post-it notes indicating the dates and locations on the copies (to make the adjudication easier) for the person reviewing your file. 2. Color Photo's of you and your fiance(e) together. Make sure you write your names, date, and location on the back of every photo. Provide two to five photo's. If you only have a single copy of the photo, then make a color copy and send that. If it is a digital photo, have it printed at a company such as kodakgallery.com. You can also make duplicates of photo's at your local photo store (Walgreeens, CVS, etc). Place photo's in a plastic bag or photo sheet and label the sheet. Note that you may not receive originals of photo's back. 3. The following items will not typically show proof of having met in the last two years however will show proof of an ongoing relationship: Copies of phone bills, cell phone bills, emails (you can edit personal info with a marker), letters (edit personal info also), stamps on the letters (to document the date they were sent), and other written documentary proof. Provide a reasonable amount; two to four of each type. Pick a range of dates up to and including the present. You can also include a copy of engagement ring receipt (this is something that is a big optional - do not worry if you do not have a ring yet!) ...and it makes sense because whatever you submit will tell a lot about your relationship...my husband and I followed it and it worked!	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-09 10:50:00
Philippines	Just A quick question about the I-129F petiton.	QUOTE (marriedtomrg @ Sep 8 2009, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi there. The resources here on VJ are very excellent guides to help you prepare your own application. You may want to follow the links to the VJ Guides on K1 Visas. They were very helpful to us when we were preparing our K3 and K4 applications. When you're filling out the forms, just put in consistent information. If data doesn't fit in the form, prepare an extra sheet referencing the form it corresponds with, the question number and the page number. As for the supporting documents, keep it simple...you don't need a whole whack of pictures, e-mails, text transcripts or chat transcripts...use them sparingly. When in doubt...ask the questions here. Hope it helps. on the contrary, make sure you have enough proof of your genuine relationship. remember, this is the major aspect of a K1 application. show proof of your constant communication, pictures of your visit (better if you have pics of you and her family, friends, workmates etc) cards, letters, receipts of phone bills showing her number etc. check all your forms, make sure all info are correct, accurate, consistent and complete. organize your application with a cover letter and table of contents. (just imagine if you're the one to process the application, would you be happy with a messy pile of papers?) good luck and god bless!	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-08 09:41:00
Philippines	pls help DELBROS payment how to check	QUOTE (zenki_james @ Sep 3 2009, 01:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hi i just made a call to the bank and they said the account of DELBROS was still active thats y they are still keep recieving payments....they advised me to call the DELBROS.... call and send a letter (to make communication official) to Delbros. state in your letter that you're asking for a refund of what you paid and request too for a written response. since Aug 2008 doc verification was abolished (because it was a waste of time and money for both the applicants and the USEM and because Delbros caused delays in the visa issuance)	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-03 10:23:00
Philippines	What's the best courier to use?	QUOTE (huntherx17 @ Sep 3 2009, 03:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Any suggestions on the most reliable and fastest way to send K1 documents for interview to the Philippines? And how long does it usually take? Thanks for any help! FEdex it! very efficient	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-03 10:11:00
Philippines	Machine Readable Passport	QUOTE (Lancelotte25 @ Sep 16 2009, 04:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Finally, I checked the Philippine Embassy-Riyadh website and my new MRP is visible online and my name were corrected. Thanks God I already made it with the amendment of my name. good for you! congratulations!	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-16 13:11:00
Philippines	translation of police certificate	QUOTE (mari joe @ Sep 16 2009, 07:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> my SO is filipina. she got the police certificate and translation of the police certificate from the lebanon embassy. however they refuse to give her a letter certifying that the translator is competent in or fluent in both languages. they say USEM will not ask for this. Is that true? the USEM website states this: Any document not in English must be accompanied by an English translation A competent translator must certify the translations. Consular officers may require additional documentation to adjudicate your application Also, will she need to fill out the ds-230 form or only the ds-156 ds-156k and ds 157? Thanks for all responses. look slike what the USEM is saying is you have to make sure the accompanying english translation also bears a statement that the person who translated the doc is certified/licensed/competent (on the english translation itself) or accompanied by a separate doc stating the same. whatever is more practical for you should do. good luck and god bless!	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-16 13:09:00
Philippines	New Passport, should i INFORM Embassy?	QUOTE (candy_sweet @ Sep 16 2009, 04:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> this is how it goes.... I have a Green Passport the time my husband submitted the photocopy of it to NVC for the DS-230, supposedly it will expire this coming Nov. 2012, but I decided to have it renewed to the machine readable passport (maroon). Now that my passport is different from the one my husband submitted to NVC, DO I NEED TO INFORM EMBASSY? (btw, my case is already forwarded to USEM Manila)...thanks and i hope i can get some answers here.... you don't need to inform the embassy. what i did with mine was attach the old one to the new one during the medical (where they get it and forward to the embassy for your interview). that way they will see that you submitted the old one initially but you wouuld like the visa to appear on the new one. attach securely though to make sure they stay together. good luck and god bless!	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-16 13:16:00
Philippines	Just curious -pregnant file cr1	QUOTE (Shiela-Todd @ Sep 17 2009, 08:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> VJ I am just little bit curious about my situation, I am 5 month pregnant now and we are starting our papers and we already get our noa2. I am a July filer's, I don't know exactly when we finish our Visa journey. I want to ask this in advance who have already experience the same situation. My expected date of delivery is JANUARY 2010. what if i got my VISA month of January 2010 or feb 2010 ?? what we gonna do to our baby?? what VISA or what Form we need to submit .. PLEASE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE regarding this matter.. esp. from PHILIPPINES.. do any one here share to me any link that I need to read in advance?? Is my husband need to be present during the interview for the baby?? thank u and god bless all got this from "sjr09" send them a PM, they definitely went through the process Consular Report Of Birth Abroad U.S. Embassy In Manila Embassy of the United States of America, Manila: http://manila.usemba...v/wwwha003.html You as the U.S. Citizen must read this link, If your documentation is poor you will be ask to submit DNA testing: http://manila.usemba...wha003.html#dna U.S. Passport Application Form: http://travel.state....1/ds11_842.html Application For Consular Report Of Birth Abroad Of A Citizen Of The United States Americahttp://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwha003.html#Report INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONSULAR REPORT OF BIRTH ABROAD OF A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfinst.pdf This was my experience with the process at the US Embassy in Manila. I recommend that the US Parent be at the interview. Both my wife and I was present . Application are accommodated by appointment only. When I was in the PI I did mine as a drop in case with my daughter because of time constraint and got the interview four days later. Can’t say that it will work for everyone. 9) of instructions, is what seems to be the main emphasis and area of concern and investigation. One thing for you to be concerned is For out of wedlock children But I must emphasize all of the documentary evidence on part 9 For me the main things they looked at was physical presence in the same location at applicant’s time of conception, ultrasound and pre-natal care records, they never ask for pictures or looked at the one‘s I submitted.” but never say never” They talked a lot about DNA and my case was bullet proof so just be prepared. Don’t forget you have to bring the child with you they want to see him/her. This is my list of documents that I submitted to the US embassy in Manila for CRBA. DS-2029 with 2”x 2” full face passport photo. (child) NSO true copy birth Cert. (child) Passport application. (child) Proof of parent US citizenship. 1) US passport. 2) True copy of live birth cert. with original seal of vital records office. A must have! 3)High School transcript ..(Yeah funny, but I’ll tell you more about it later it’s not a joke) 4)True copy of NSO Marriage cert. 5) Proof of physical presence in same location at time of conception. Airline tickets, copy of visa stamps. 6) Proof of mothers pregnancy, ultrasound, pre-natal records, hospital billing statements, and pictures. Now about the school transcript you as a US citizen have to prove you are a citizen, you have to show that you have been living in the US for 5 years in a row….. They will not take your tax returns as proof, I can tell you why but I don’t want to write a small book about it. When you give them your school transcript they take them with out a word…Had her US passport and CRBA cert. in about 10 days at my wife’s home. PI. Good Luck!	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-17 09:58:00
Philippines	western union receipts?	QUOTE (? Pweettyy ??& @ Sep 15 2009, 11:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi VJM! Having my interview this coming 24. Am organizing all my docs papers for my interview just wondering about wu receipts, for K1 visa is it ok to include it one of the evidences to prove that your relationship is bonafide? xoxo yes, it's ok...just make sure you have more than just WU receipts like letters, cards, and pics to go with that. good luck and god bless!	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-15 10:22:00
Philippines	DS156 questions	QUOTE (JANETandLYLE @ Sep 21 2009, 01:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Finishing putting the packet together for my Fiance,Janet to take to the Manila Embassy. I have a few questions on the DS156 form, and I'm not sure the best way to answer them. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Everyone! question 26: How long do you intend to stay in the US? Do I put for her, "a lifetime"? Not sure what wording to use. She's coming here to marry me, so how should i word it? question 27: What is the purpose of your trip? Do i just put to marry my fiance and be with him? I just want to be assured I wrote down the best possible answer. Thanks also, since she's really the one who should fill out the form (she's the one applying for the visa), make sure she reads and understands everything on it and the other forms before the interview	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-21 10:37:00
Philippines	next step after noa2	QUOTE (marriedtomrg @ Sep 21 2009, 05:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Your co-sponsor also has to fill out an I-134 and provide supporting documents for it. You may want to ask the other VJ members about using a co-sponsor who is not a parent of the fiance. I am not entirely sure if she would be a viable co-sponsor. QUOTE (lery @ Sep 21 2009, 03:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yes.. our co sponsor is my fiance's aunt.. so i suppose she has a different form to fill out? she's acceptable for as long as she meets the financial reqs: Some tips on the affidavit of support If you need more than one affidavit, fill out the entire form but leave the signature blank, then sign each copy and the original. It states in the directions that you can do this. Not having adequate income will not usually be a problem if you have a co-sponsor, according to experiences posted on the newsgroup, as long as the co-sponsor has adequate income/assets. Be aware that the co-sponsor must have enough income/assets for both your fiance, any fiance children that will be immigrating, and his/her own household. However, that IF the US fiance has been on welfare or other government benefits for a lifetime or has no plans to work actively, the consulate can still deny the visa based on the likelihood that the foreign fiance will become a public charge. Just having a co-sponsor may not be sufficient. An actual case has been documented wherein a fiance visa was denied because the petitioning fiance was on government benefits and would not be working, even though the US fiance had two co-sponsors. When assets are used, the assets must equal 5 times the difference between the annual income and the needed 125% of the poverty level, this is because the affidavit is in effect for 5 years. For instance, if you needed $15,500 income and had an annual income of $13,500, you would need an extra $2,000 of assets for 5 years, or a total of $10,000 in assets in addition to your income. In general, if you are deficient on yearly income for sponsorship and your assets are somewhat borderline, do not take chances--have a co-sponsor. If you do not have a job or a steady income from other sources (such as retirement income), you will likely have to get a co-sponsor for your spouse, even if your assets are adequate. The USCIS looks VERY CLOSELY at current income and not just the assets. While there are no specific income requirements listed in the I-134 form directions, you will be judged by the same criteria as the I-864 form requirements when they are issueing the visa at the foreign US consulate, so provide financial information for the I-134 with those guidelines in mind. Basically, your employer letter should state "To whom it may concern: (first name,last name) has been employed full-time with the XYZ Company since 200_ as a (name of your job), and is an employee in good standing with an annual salary of $XXXX. Signed, John Doe, Supervisor (or whatever title)" The letter should be on company letterhead. Some foreign U.S. consulates require a 2nd affidavit of support which is called "sponsor's financial responsibility under the social security act." It is a simple form and easily filled out and signed. The Hong Kong consulate does require this form, as does the Sydney (Australia) consulate. The foreign fiance's income can NOT be counted on either affidavit (except when the foreign fiance has been living with the fiance, married, and in the US for six months), however the foreign fiance's assets CAN be used if they are readily convertible into cash. The USCIS is concerned ONLY about the US fiance's income/assets. (Note that in other situations the foreign spouse's income MAY be counted on I-864 affidavit, such as foreigner in U.S. on work or student visa who marries and then files for adjustment of status. IF the foreign spouse has LIVED IN THE HOUSEHOLD of the U.S. spouse for at least 6 months, then his/her income CAN be counted. There are NO situations involving fiance visa in which foreign spouse's income can be counted, as far as I know, when interviewing for the fiance visa or when filing adjustment of status within 6 months of arrival in the US.) The US fiance is ALWAYS the primary sponsor, but may have a co-sponsor. If there is a co-sponsor, both the US fiance and the co-sponsor will EACH have to fill out the affidavit I-134 or I-864 and EACH will have to provide supporting documentation. NOTE: I-864 SPONSOR MOVES: FOR the I-864: If the sponsor or co-sponsor moves, the USCIS should be notified within 30 days via an I-865 form. as for the CFO seminar, yes you can already attend that but since you don't have your visa yet, instead of getting the sticker and certificate on the same day, you get it when you come back and present your passport/visa docs needed for your interview, aside from the 1-134 are these: A copy of the entire I-129f package (that you made when you sent the petition in) and a copy of information that you sent back due to an RFE (if you received one). 2. Send all originals of the documentary proof that you submitted for the I-129F to your fiance(e) for their interview at the embassy. 3. Send an original letter affirming your desire to marry your fiance(e) and your continued support of the K-1 Visa. Sign and date the form. This will be similar to the letter you provided with the I-129F, but dated much closer to the interview (it will have most likely been several months since you submitted your I-129F). 4. I-134 Affidavit of Support form. Ensure it is signed, with all required supporting evidence. Begin collecting the required information ahead of time, as it can often take several weeks to collect it all. 5. You will likely need at a minimum (for the above form) two to three of your most recent pay stubs and a signed letter from your employer listing you job title, start date, your salary, and the status (full-time) of your position. Begin collecting these ASAP after your NOA2 arrives. You will also probably want to include other evidence such as your banking information and other assets as required by the I-134. Specifically you will need at least 2 of the 4 options mentioned in Section II-Supporting Evidence of the I-134. See this FAQ for more tips and ueful information on the Affidavit of Support Form. 6. A copy of the NOA2 that you received in the mail. 7. Proof of your ongoing relationship. This needs to be taken to the interview! Include photos, travel documents, emails, etc from between the time you filed and present (NOA1 date-now). Examples: Copies of phone bills, cell phone bills, emails (you can edit personal info with a marker), letters (edit personal info also), stamps on the letters (to document the date they were sent), and other written documentary proof. Provide a reasonable amount; two to four of each type. Pick a range of dates up to and including the present. You can also include a copy of engagement ring receipt (this is something that is a big optional - do not worry if you do not have a ring yet!) ..plus the visa application forms 156, 157 ...and receipt of visa application payment	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-21 10:56:00
Philippines	Should I be concerned?	QUOTE (Confusedone @ Sep 16 2009, 02:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Haole @ Sep 16 2009, 02:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Confusedone @ Sep 15 2009, 07:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This is not a bash anyone thread.. It is a genuine question if missing something in the culture. I am embarrassed to even ask this. I give my fiancée 300 american dollars for support each month. It is never enough though. I realize 300 a month is not a great deal, but should be enough to live on or am I way off here? It is starting to really hurt our relationship at this point because within 15 days she has gone through the 300 this month, and asking for more even though have asked her to budget money since I am sadly not a rich man. Would someone please illuminate the situation? Sorry but you have a scammer or VERY high priced pinay. My wife made $148 US a month and supported her mom and dad and her daughter. Have you met her? I have met her. We spent almost three weeks together in the Philippines. To the others in the thread she is currently not working. So I am doing full support for her. I have asked her to breakdown expenses, and have only received guesstimates on expenses. Then when have gone into it further. She told me had paid for a birthday party and gifts also. She has no children. This is really causing pain at this point because do love her, but the lack of responsibility with money pains me. 300 dollars seems excessive in 14 days. I fear she has given her mother money to get involved in a networking scam over there. As well as giving money to everyone in the family. I really do not know for positive though, and it pains me to ponder these questions. Would just rather address this now than 6 months down the road. We are to the point that just filed for 129f. Edit: She is paying for a boarding room. She is leaving there this month, and it is provincial, and not Manila or Cebu. I am looking to see if my concerns are just in my head, or if there is reason to be concerned. I am not trying to bash her or anything of the sort, or grab attention. Thank you for the replies. 1. insist on an expense breakdown. she has gotten used to receiving the amount and must think you earn a lot more that you actually do she has to know that as much as you can send her that much, you're earning just enough. 2. if she's saving or sharing the money, she should stop doing so because then the other people she's sharing to would think you're ok with it and that the money's for them too (something about the culture makes them think this) 3. as early as now she should learn money responsilibity. $300 is more than twice the salary of an entry-level employee in the phils. it's way more than enough for boarding house, food, clothes and cellphone bills, especially if she lives in the province. chances are she's supporting the whole family and extended relatives, which is not a bad gesture on her part but not good for your relationship if you don't have a say on it, and not even aware of it. this is a problem. the earlier you fix it, the earlier you will know about the real intentions/feeling of your fiancee. gods bless!	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-16 13:34:00
Philippines	All the pregnant ladies	QUOTE (PhiLandShiR @ Sep 9 2009, 11:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Greetings Everyone, My poor sweetheart is so sick from her pregnancy. I know in my heart that its almost over now cause she is just finishing her first trimester but it is so painful to see her so sick. She spoke to her mother and sisters about how sick she was and they all said that they were also very ill in their first trimester of their first pregnancy's. I guess maybe there is some genetic issues for the sickness cause many women never have any illness and some are so bad they end up in a hospital. Seems like Shirr is getting hit pretty hard. How did you survive your first trimester? Was it really bad or did you just sail through it? Did you have the same problems on your second child? Just looking for some thoughts from all who have gone through this before. -Phil i'm in my third trimester...actually last 3 weeks of pregnancy...and my first trimester was really bad...i didn't have an appetite for anything...always nauseous but couldn't vomit, couldn't stand most food etc. to help with the whole process, both of you can search on the internet for what the normal symptoms and there are countless pregnancy sites she can sign where she can find help with food, symptoms, see the progress inside her, etc ...or buy the book "what to expect when you're expecting" my sis-in-law bought it for me it answers a lot of questions for you when you don't have a lot of people around that you can ask, and it covers EVERYTHING.. for now though, you can buy unsalted crackers so she doesn't starve herself and a ginger drink, this combination worked for me. good luck and god bless!	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-09 11:14:00
Philippines	K2 Help	QUOTE (badger @ Sep 23 2009, 06:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Here is the problem my fiancee went to get her son's passport today. When she went in line and showed her birth certificate and showed her sons birth certificate there was a problem. They noticed that on her son's birth certificate they had misspelled her first name. Pasha on son's but is suppose to be El-Fasha. Now her interview is next month and it will take two to three months to have it fixed. But at the DFA they just made her get a Affidavit of Support stating her name and notarized, she got two of them will the embassy take the Affidavit of Support too. Or should I just tell them that her son will follow her to the US after he gets the birth certificate fixed. But on all the form i put that her son will travel with her. I am in the Philippines now. i hope she didn't get that affidavit from one of the instant notaries right outside of the embassy...they're good for simple affidavits but it's not an affidavit of support you need...it's an affidavit of discrepancy...still, since the discrepancy in her name is major (as if the two names belong to two different people) she will need to do it the long (more legally correct) way if you/she really wants to fly with her son, she can process the correction (might require court appearance etc) with plenty of time. anyway her visa will be good for 5/6 months. that should be plenty enough till she gets her son's passport.	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-23 09:00:00
Philippines	help i need to renew my passport asap....	QUOTE (shania09 @ Sep 22 2009, 12:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> guys im here in texas, i need to know where i can find the immigration consulate for my passport renewal with my marriage lastname . help me whre to go and whats the website.thank you so much texas is under the LA consulate. check the website: http://www.philippineconsulatela.org/ MABUHAY! Welcome to the Official Website of the Consulate General of the Philippines in Los Angeles. This website brings the Consulate’s services closer to your home or office, where you can download information that would suit your needs and requirements. It serves those who need documentation from the Consulate, those who want to do business with the Philippines, and those who simply wish to know more about the country. The site provides information on consular matters (like issuance and renewal of passports, authentication/legalization of documents, issuance of visas, civil registration), assistance to Filipino nationals permanently or temporarily residing under the Consulate’s jurisdiction, economic and commercial representation (promotion of trade, investments and tourism in the Philippines), and promotion of Philippine culture in Southwestern United States covered by the Consulate’s jurisdiction, i.e., Southern California, Southern Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Given the large number our Filipino-American clientele, we have a section that specially caters to the information requirements of Filipinos and former Filipinos. The site also contains a repository of useful links to Philippine government agencies, and other sources of information. Please feel free to write us if you have questions, comments and suggestions to further improve this site. We also invite you to come pay us a visit at the Consulate, where every visitor is welcome, especially a Filipino. We are located at 3600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90010; tel. no. (213) 639-0980 to 85/fax no. (213) 639-0990 / e-mail: losangelespcg@earthlink.net.	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-23 10:22:00
Philippines	website?	QUOTE (forestrose @ Sep 22 2009, 11:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> what or where can I find needed docs or proof of evidences for my AOS interview , though it would not be in the next months ahead just would like to prepare for it , thanks y'all guys. you'll get help here: Interview (in person) for Adjustment of Status Eventually most people (see exception below) will receive a letter from the CIS informing you of your interview date. It will include instructions on what to bring to the interview and any required items you may need to complete before hand. One of the most critical items requested will be "evidence of the relationship" which proves that your marriage is true and faithful (i.e. photos, joint checking account, joint lease, joint mortgage, and birth certificates of children if any, etc.). Also, it is important to bring the current passport of the beneficiary to the interview. The interview is fairly painless and may be video recorded and lasts between 15-30 minutes. If approved you will be mailed your "green-card" shortly after the interview date (weeks). http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1k3aos	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-23 10:42:00
Philippines	Matching Passport and Plane Ticket name	QUOTE (arch and cel @ Aug 25 2009, 01:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (arch and cel @ Aug 25 2009, 12:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (loveusomuchhoney @ Aug 24 2009, 08:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My wife came here on a K-1 visa. We are married and awaiting processing of the AOS. She has her EAD card. She also has a State ID card. We plan a trip back to the Philippines in about a year from now. Her passport is in her maiden name. We will have to purchase her plane ticket in her maiden name. We plan on getting her passport amended at DFA while in the Phils to show her married name. We are sending next week the Report of Marriage Contracted Abroad form and the Information Sheet on Filipinos Marrying Foreign Nationals to the Philippine Embassy in Wash DC. This will ensure the records at CFO and DFA reflect our marriage when we travel back to the Phils and get her passport changed. We plan on purchasing round trip tickets. Now after her passport name change to her married last name her passport name will not match her plane ticket. Purchasing one way tickets is much more expensive. We are trying to avoid that. When I purchased my round trip ticket to go bring my wife here, I purchased her a one way ticket (800 USD) and myself a round trip ticket (1200 USD). Using Northwest Airlines flying from Charleston South Carolina to Manila. Has anyone been through this and what did you do to prevent purchasing one way tickets??? I took my vacation last May 2009, I bought plane ticket with my married name and I found out that, you cannot enter in to the boarding pass unless your plane ticket and your name into your passport are match , so I have to go the Phil conulate to amend my passport and I found out when your husband are married before and divorce to a filipino citizen . They said I cannot amend my passport because PHIL did not honor divorce, all that they can do is to give me a certification of one of the same person . I got the cerification on the same day with zealed, and my vacation was hassle free ! Hope it help! arch & cel Just buy a plane ticket with name match in to her passport and you will be fine! your travel will be after a year yet, so she should be getting her GC by then, which should show her married name, which will not match her passport name, and when she changes her passport in the phils, it won't match her ticket name anymore... get a ticket in your wife's maiden name. she will get her new passport (married name) AND old passport (maiden name) back anyway (unless the DFA changes its policies by then and not give back the old passport). anyway, bring your orig marriage cert too as back up doc at the airport for coming back.	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-08-25 14:51:00
Philippines	Question about Medical - St. Luke's	QUOTE (SomedaySomehow @ Sep 23 2009, 07:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (marriedtomrg @ Sep 23 2009, 01:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Did she go today? What other tests did she undergo? They took blood from me for HIV screening...how long does that take? I was there today too. Although our daughter and I didn't arrive till 8:00 a.m. We finished around 1pm, not bad. Since Pippo (our daughter, she is 10) had primary complex when she was little, they gave us a choice: - either come back the next day and bring a medical certificate from her pediatrician detailing how she was treated, and then she would need a chest x-ray; OR - have the TB Skin Test (TST) done, get the results on Friday (no choice, it's a 72-hour wait no matter how you slice it). If they are negative, then nothing else needs to be done...she can proceed with immunizations. We went with the TST. Going back there on Friday...I really, really hope nothing else needs to be done. Wish us luck! Yup she was there today .... I am not sure what all the tests she had to do ... I know she had the chest xray and they with drew blood .... than was asked to return on October 28 for release and vaccinations .... if they said "for release and vaccination" then your fiancee passed...i hope she heard the date right though.it's also possible that whoever told her to come back gave her the wrong return date...if not, then looks like her results just happened to take longer than normal so don't worry . anyway, this is the reason why people are told that having the medical one week before the interview is ok but not really ideal. again, don't worry. just have her attend the interview, when she's done with that, the embassy will wait for the medical results and then issue the visa. good luck and god bless!	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-23 09:15:00
Philippines	A couple of last minute questions for the DS-230 submission.	QUOTE (Anethan @ Sep 24 2009, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey guys, I have my stuff almost ready to mail back o the NVC. I just paid the bill and have the cover sheet now. I had asked earlier, back in june or so, if I needed the local police /barangayclearance in addition to the NBI clearance, or just the NBI. Every single person said just NBI, but then I read a thread from a couple of days ago that said they need to send police clearance along with NBI. Am I still good to go just sending the NBI? The reason being, my wife has lived her whole life in her town, not living anywhere else. Also an issue is that on her Birth Certificate and our Marriage cetificate, her place of birth is the same neighborhood, city, and province. But on the police clearance, it states her birth place as a different neighborhood, i.e. on her birth cert and marriage cert is says for example: blah blah2, city, Cebu, but on her barangay clearance, it says birthplace of Blah Blah3, city, cebu. Will this be an issue or a problem? If so, I would rather just not submit the police clearance and just send the NBI, or if you think it won't be an issue, i an just send it... the deal is, that blah blah2 and blah blah3 are right next to each other and she lives on the boundry.. Okay, the last issue, is about work... my wife hasn't had a "real" job. She worked for relatives helping out in their home business, which is a bakery for about a month when she was 15, and then again for a couple more moths when she was 17. Does this need to be listed? Or does it count since it wasn't "real" employment with a company with payroll etc. Thanks alot guys! the police clearance and barangay clearance are not required to don't include them. the discrepancies in these docs would only cause unecessary trouble for your fiancee. the police clearance/s asked for applicants are those from countries (other than phils) in which they worked/resided for 6 months or more. the employment being asked is only for the last 5 years, so check first if her employment when she was 15/17 is covered. if so, then yes those have to be included. not "real" as they are, they're still considered employment because she earned from them and had employers good luck and god bless!	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-24 14:21:00
Philippines	Visa Approved!	QUOTE (Qiix @ Sep 23 2009, 03:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Emi's interview was yesterday at 8:30 Visa approved! There was no problem with me (husband) attending both interviews. Screener questions: Wife What is your name? When is your birthday? Have you visited any countries outside Philippines? Were you a tourist or did you work? How many years did you work? Husband You are the Husband? When did you arrive here in the Philippines on this trip How many times have you been here Asked us If we had any Pictures- Gave him the Pictures (two Albums) Nothing Else Wedding Pics were on A4 paper in a clear book (9x12 binder, fit thru the slot ok) Other pics were same A4 Paper in an envolope About 100 pics in all. (lol overkill I guess) Final Interview Wife How long have you been married? How long have you been together? Where did you meet? Husband When did you arrive here in the Philippines on this trip? How many times have you been here? When did you retire? Do you have a job waiting for you? Looked at our Pictures, Gave them back did some scribbling on our file That’s It. Visa approved. Thanks to God always! congratulations!!!	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-23 09:28:00
Philippines	how do you add your timeline	QUOTE (charlie&pam @ Sep 23 2009, 10:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi guys I have been trying to add my time line on my posts but cant figure it out at all how to do it!!!! I am not the most computer savvy !!!....lol .....help please if you want it to appear on your posts, go to "my controls" then edit my signature...do your timeline anyway you want...and attach pics/video etc to it	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-23 09:34:00
Philippines	need some help	QUOTE (sperry81 @ Sep 25 2009, 04:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ErosandSally @ Sep 25 2009, 02:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sperry81 @ Sep 25 2009, 07:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My fiance was on her way to the medical when a man snatched her documents and ran, she soon find the papers in the trash, luckily she found them, well the guy tore the visa patetion reciept from BDO(the blue paper) if she tapes it up and lets it dry , will they except it for her interview?????? please god say yes!!!!! another F-ed up day in our life right now. "I Love you jocelyn, one day we will hold each other again!!!" The BDO is that the bank payment for the visa application? If so, unless another $131 drives you bankrupt.... and be glad that your fiance did not get hurt... please pay it again and get a new receipt from Banc De Oro, if it make you worry so much... (oh GOD.. i wish i had your problems of just a BDO receipt) I wish that was all my problems but it is one of many, this has been along and difficult process for us and in no way is this the only problem we have or had......I am glad she did not get hurt, but then again she was hurt mentally, and I feel terrible it had to happen to her! as long as the receipt no. is still readable, it will be accepted. if not, she can go back to the bank where she paid for it and ask for a copy. criminals know that most of the people who go the st luke's extention clinic carry a lot of money, unfortutanely your fiancee was one of their victims. please tell your fiancee to be extra careful when she goes to the embassy for her interview. that's another place where she can be vulnerable especially if her interview is early in the morning. god bless	Zen Den	Male	Philippines	2009-09-25 17:58:00