ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Philippinesneed 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 DenMalePhilippines2009-09-25 17:58:00
PhilippinesPart/ Full time Job
QUOTE (legendofzelda @ Sep 25 2009, 07:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey, im just wondering if im able to get a part time job when i arrive in the US.. my love already discussed to me about getting a part time job if i really want to, but how??
i've been working in call center for over 3 years.. i'd worked with a US account (telecom company) and handled escalation department (talking to irate customers, believe me, i learned a lot of different foul words..haha) and now im a travel agent specialist with one of the famous online travel agency for people in the US.. I love working in call center and i have to admit, it helps my communiaction skills.. and the accent, maybe.. LOL...
im thinking of working in a call center once i get to the US.. but im pretty unsure on how to..

can anyone answer me with regards about getting a part/full time job?

Thank you po!!!
smile.gif


you can when you get your EAD. first you have to get married, apply for AOS and include an EAD application with it.

as far as working for a call center, it's tougher here in the states because you have to compete with the native speakers of the language. but if you have what it takes then you definitely compete smile.gif

Zen DenMalePhilippines2009-09-25 18:10:00
PhilippinesInterview failed....Manila Embassy...
QUOTE (ErosandSally @ Sep 24 2009, 05:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I need a favor for some fellow VJ that have received a while SLIP.....

Is there any way you can scan it and post after removing the your personal info........


I am trying to understand what this means;


212(a) 5 (A) You are NOT qualified under LABOR certification requirements

(that is where the X supposedly is)


What the HELL is labor certification has do do with a FIANCE VISA ?

It sure has nothing to do with my job...that is for certain...


my mind is going trough a million toughs right now.....

and I am afraid I may have to change my screen name to

EROS THE SCAMMED

EROS THE IDIOT

EROS THE FOOL



hello eros. this is what i found under the USEM website about inadmissability.
212 a (5)A says this:

The doc specifies all specific instances where an applicant will be inadmissable.
in sum, it starts...

Section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act reads:

(a) Classes of Aliens Ineligible for Visas or Admission.-Except as otherwise provided in this Act, aliens who are inadmissible under the following paragraphs are ineligible to receive visas and ineligible to be admitted to the United States:

1. health related grounds
2. criminal and related grounds
3. security and related grounds
4. public charge

and then

(5) Labor certification and qualifications for certain immigrants.-

(A) Labor certification.-

(i) In general.-Any alien who seeks to enter the United States for the purpose of performing skilled or unskilled labor is inadmissible, unless the Secretary of Labor has determined and certified to the Secretary of State and the Attorney General that-

(I) there are not sufficient workers who are able, willing, qualified (or equally qualified in the case of an alien described in clause (ii)) and available at the time of application for a visa and admission to the United States and at the place where the alien is to perform such skilled or unskilled labor, and

(II) the employment of such alien will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of workers in the United States similarly employed.

(ii) Certain aliens subject to special rule.-For purposes of clause (i)(I), an alien described in this clause is an alien who-

(I) is a member of the teaching profession, or

(II) has exceptional ability in the sciences or the arts.

(iii) PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES-

(I) In general.-A certification made under clause (i) with respect to a professional athlete shall remain valid with respect to the athlete after the athlete changes employer, if the new employer is a team in the same sport as the team which employed the athlete when the athlete first applied for certification.

(II) Definition.-For purposes of subclause (I), the term "professional athlete" means an individual who is employed as an athlete by-

(aa) a team that is a member of an association of 6 or more professional sports teams whose total combined revenues exceed $10,000,000 per year, if the association governs the conduct of its members and regulates the contests and exhibitions in which its member teams regularly engage; or

(bb) any minor league team that is affiliated with such an association.

(iv) LONG DELAYED ADJUSTMENT APPLICANTS- A certification made under clause (i) with respect to an individual whose petition is covered by section 204(j) shall remain valid with respect to a new job accepted by the individual after the individual changes jobs or employers if the new job is in the same or a similar occupational classification as the job for which the certification was issued.

(cool.gif Unqualified physicians.-An alien who is a graduate of a medical school not accredited by a body or bodies approved for the purpose by the Secretary of Education (regardless of whether such school of medicine is in the United States) and who is coming to the United States principally to perform services as a member of the medical profession is inadmissible, unless the alien (i) has passed parts I and II of the National Board of Medical Examiners Examination (or an equivalent examination as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) and (ii) is competent in oral and written English. For purposes of the previous sentence, an alien who is a graduate of a medical school shall be considered to have passed parts I and II of the National Board of Medical Examiners if the alien was fully and permanently licensed to practice medicine in a State on January 9, 1978, and was practicing medicine in a State on that date.

© Uncertified foreign health-care workers Subject to subsection ®, any alien who seeks to enter the United States for the purpose of performing labor as a health-care worker, other than a physician, is excludable unless the alien presents to the consular officer, or, in the case of an adjustment of status, the Attorney General, a certificate from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools, or a certificate from an equivalent independent credentialing organization approved by the Attorney General in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, verifying that-

(i) the alien's education, training, license, and experience-

(I) meet all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements for entry into the United States under the classification specified in the application;

(II) are comparable with that required for an American health-care worker of the same type; and

(III) are authentic and, in the case of a license, unencumbered;

(ii) the alien has the level of competence in oral and written English considered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, to be appropriate for health care work of the kind in which the alien will be engaged, as shown by an appropriate score on one or more nationally recognized, commercially available, standardized assessments of the applicant's ability to speak and write; and

(iii) if a majority of States licensing the profession in which the alien intends to work recognize a test predicting the success on the profession's licensing or certification examination, the alien has passed such a test, or has passed such an examination.

For purposes of clause (ii), determination of the standardized tests required and of the minimum scores that are appropriate are within the sole discretion of the Secretary of Health and Human Services and are not subject to further administrative or judicial review.

(D) Application of grounds.-The grounds of inadmissibility of aliens under subparagraphs (A) and (cool.gif shall apply to immigrants seeking admission or adjustment of status under paragraph (2) or (3) of section 203(cool.gif.

...i don't understand either how she "failed" the interview and the CO marked her white slip x on the grounds of 212 a (5) A because it doesn't apply to her

...i hope you do call the USEM asap to get the details...good news is her case is not yet 221 (g) which means denied

...read also the whole provision here:

http://travel.state....ities_1364.html

...don't lose hope...it's not over til it's over...call your fiancee's friends and family is wouldn't talk to you still.

...if she loves you she'll get over the shock/sadness and apply for a new copy of the document.

...you've spent 3 yrs for this, what is 6 weeks more to apply for the doc again, if you have to.

god bless!
Zen DenMalePhilippines2009-09-24 11:54:00
PhilippinesInterview failed....Manila Embassy...
QUOTE (ErosandSally @ Sep 23 2009, 09:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kaibigan @ Sep 23 2009, 07:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I feel sad to hear this.. i remembered Josephine a fellow Vj member..

she told me she failed after her interview because of her NBI clearance.

but after 3 weeks she got her visa..

sometimes God has His own reason.. He gives us test that will strengthen us..

I will keep you both in my prayers and i know you will pass all the test.


Thanks Kaibigan...

Can Josephine give us more details, what was the next step she did?

I am trying to figure out what the options are from an honest mistake..
.especially in our case when the mistake was made from a foreign government putting the wrong birth date on a certificate...

Any help is greatly appreciated at this time.....



i'm very sorry erosandsally.

but like you said, it was an honest mistake, usually she would've been told to bring the corrected document and given a white slip (for further administrative review)meaning until she submits that doc the CO won't be able to make a decision.

it wasn't like she made the error in the doc so the CO should have given her a chance to come up with it.

i hope she can tell you exactly how the interview went as far as that doc is concerned.





Zen DenMalePhilippines2009-09-23 10:53:00
PhilippinesDS157,need not to fill up upon submission to USEMbassy?
QUOTE (ChuckandRhean @ Sep 28 2009, 02:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
gREETINGS eVERYONE!!


I have my K1 application fee paid at BDO this morning. As the teller hands me over the form with blue receipt attached on it,Ive asked for couple sheets more since space isnt enough. Yet they only issue one form.And applicants need not to fill it out,the teller said.Is that so? Submitting a blank DS157 to the USEmbassy.Will this not cause a problem later on?



hi. the reason why you don't need to fill out what BDO attaches to your 157 is because it's just attached to your receipt. but as the embassy requires, you have to fill out a 157 form yourself, aaprt from the one BDO gives

good luck and god bless
Zen DenMalePhilippines2009-09-28 15:38:00
PhilippinesCFO, Medical, USEM interviews
QUOTE (Haole @ Sep 28 2009, 04:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
GOOD reading for pinay.

http://ducecoop.com/interview/



a very interesting read visa applicants can really get a lot of info from.

reminded me of my own visa journey

there have been many changes since the dates indicated, but definitely very helpful.

smile.gif


Zen DenMalePhilippines2009-09-28 19:20:00
Philippinesgot the A01
QUOTE (Richard90027 @ Sep 28 2009, 02:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charlie&pam @ Sep 28 2009, 11:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
so now what do I do just sit around and wait for 3 months?

Longer!!!



it doesn't necessarily take that long...you got your NOA after less than a week...that;s a good sign!
Zen DenMalePhilippines2009-09-28 15:41:00
PhilippinesForm: DS-156K and DS-156
QUOTE (happyme @ Sep 24 2009, 06:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello to my fellow pinay vj members.. just want to ask something about this form.. ds-156k, says here in the lower part,

" DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE "

THE CO WILL ASSIST U IN ANSWERING THIS PART...

OF COURSE I UNDERSTAND IT... BUT I WHAT I READ HERE IS THAT... FILL UP ALL THE BLANKS.. DON'T LEAVE ANY BLANKS... WILL I REALLY NOT ANSWER THIS PART...?, OR I CAN WRITE MY FIANCE'S NAME ON IT AND SIGN IT ALREADY?...


DS-156, NO. 8. OTHER SURNAMES USED(MAIDEN NAME, RELIGIOUS, PREFESSIONAL, ALIASES)

WILL I WRITE AGAIN HERE MY MAIDEN NAME USED?... BCOZ IN NO.7 SAYS FIRST AND MIDDLE NAMES...

WELL I AM REALLY CONFUSED ABOUT THESE NOS. HOPE U CAN HELP ME.. THANK U SOO MUCH.... AND GOD BLESS US ALL!!!! star_smile.gif



1. do not sign in. you will sign in on your interview.

2. you're the fiancee (the one applying for visa), you are the one to sign it, not your USC fiance)

3. if you are single and a simple name ex. maria (first) santos(mother's last name in the phils/ middle name for americans) dela cruz (last name) and have never been called and used this name since you were born, you don't have anything else to put in "other names"

other names refer not only to other names used (if you were previously married) but also to aliases (if you used any at work/community etc) and third or fourth names (very common in the phils)

so if you have a long name ex maria (first) lourdes (second/other name) santos (middle name) dela cruz (last name)

in other words, whatever you are not able to include in the last name, middle name and first name category, indicate in "other names"






Zen DenMalePhilippines2009-09-24 14:58:00
Philippinescan I get a US passport now?
QUOTE (cEzYcHiC @ Sep 28 2009, 05:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know it's surprising that I got a 10-yr GC when I'm supposed to get a 2-yr since I'm on a K1.
I talked to this Dominican guy that is friends with my hubby and he said that now I had the 10-yr GC, I'm eligible to get a US passport.
Can this be true?
I hope anybody here could enlighten us.

Thanks!


not true. you have to remove conditions still, then wait till you've been married to your USC husband for 3 yrs, apply for naturalization, take and pass naturalization exam.


Zen DenMalePhilippines2009-09-28 18:52:00
Philippinesbiometrics appointment
QUOTE (yan @ Oct 1 2009, 10:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,
I had a biometrics appointment tomorrow here in Calif. I just wanna ask how long should i need to stay to go for fingerprinting from their office? Because i just going to ride a taxi to go there,then as long as i know i couldnt bring my phone and also can i bring my child because no one can take care of her?what should i need to bring? do they will interview me?

pls advice, thank you much



it depends on how many people will be in line that day, but the fingerprinting itself is very quick, just around 10 minutes.

there is no interview, not a formal or long one anyway.

you can bring your phone, just don't turn it on when you get in, i guess.

yes, you can bring your child.

bring your biometrics appointment letter among other things (bring your passport just in case)

read the instructions on your appointment letter to be sure.

well, good luck and god bless!
Zen DenMalePhilippines2009-10-01 10:00:00
PhilippinesTourist Visa
QUOTE (Justin.IraLove @ Oct 1 2009, 12:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We are thinking of trying for a Tourist visa for my fiancees mother (to be here for our wedding), I am wondering how long it takes from start to finish if we apply?
I heard it takes 6 months, Is that about the amount of time it takes?


Thanks.



not necessarily. the only main concern is what interview date you get. if you call for an interview schedule today, the earliest schedule they give can be the next week (but usually the next month), depending on volume of applicants.

if you can get the earliest schedule and she gathers all required documents, she can leave w/in a month or two.

Zen DenMalePhilippines2009-10-01 11:50:00
PhilippinesQuestion about after marrage in the USA
QUOTE (getosled @ Oct 1 2009, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well I found out that I may have orders for Germany. Which means If I have to go I have to go next year sometime around the middle to end of the year. How fast is the process to get her a passport so she can travel easily with me? What is the fasted route to take? IM reading up on what I have to do when she gets here and we get married.


if you mean other than a K1 process, she can apply for a (risky) tourist visa but w/no guarantee she'll be approved, especially if USEM sees that she already has a K1 application in process

as far as passport, she has to one asap for her K1 visa application.

seeing that the embassy already has your case, once you receive the official notice that your fiancee can already schedule for interview/medical exam, have her so do.

the medical takes 2 days, and should be done at least 2 weeks before the interview.

if she passes the medical and interview, visa delivery usually takes a week or sooner if she request the consul officer to allow her to pick it up herself (case-to-case basis)

in total, this could take just a month or two. then you can fly her to the US marry the soonest possible time after she arrives (some couples marry w/in a week of fiancee's arrival) then apply for AOS right away. the AOS takes some 4 (very rare) to 6 months (average) to a year/s. but if you're lucky and it gets approved w/in 6 months, she can already fly w/you (provided she meets the visa requirements of germany for an LPR)

if you leave by end of next year, hopefully you'll get things ready.

good luck and god bless!
Zen DenMalePhilippines2009-10-01 11:45:00
PhilippinesShe Get Pink (usem) K1, Oct. 1st
QUOTE (G&R @ Oct 1 2009, 12:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Got it ! PINK In Manila.
She said it was easy interview.
Man was nice too.
Review to come later after I get full report from G.
We will be together soon, By Holloween.
Maybe spend holloween In S.F. ( just little culture SHOCK ) hehehe. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


congratulations!!!
Zen DenMalePhilippines2009-10-01 10:34:00
PhilippinesCFO Seminar
QUOTE (Matt & Jovy @ Oct 1 2009, 10:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello!

Iam planning to do my CFO Seminar at St. Mary (in Quezon City) tomorrow. I just want to know what are the requirements. How many copies of visa and passport they require? Do they limit the number of people who can attend per day or is it ok to go there as long as it is before the scheduled time for seminar (8a.m., 10a.m., 1p.m.)? How about some directions on how to locate the place easier by taking MRT? Iam from Alabang/Laguna?

Thanks!


if you did your medical and interview already, you should've gotten directions and a list of requirements for that. but since it seems you didn't,

bring at least 4 photocopies of visa and passport ID page, only because photocopying is expensive at the CFO.

also make sure you know a lot about your USC fiance, you will need to fill out forms during the seminar.

fee is hopefully still P650 total (bring extra cash to be sure).

it's good to be early so you can get the sticker and certificate early too and go home early as well.

take MRT from baclaran, get off in cubao, take MRT going to katipunan, get off at katipunan stop...st mary's is right beside that station.


if you can, please request the staff to update themselves with the laws and procedures of USCIS and NVC, if they haven't done so yet. they gave completely wrong information to my batch last year.

good luck and god bless! smile.gif
Zen DenMalePhilippines2009-10-01 09:53:00
PhilippinesSt Luke's Status (Round 2 Pepeng)
QUOTE (ria_s @ Oct 2 2009, 06:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Guys,

I'm slated to go to Manila on Sunday so I can do my medical exam at St Luke's this week. I'm planning to go there on Monday for the exam. I am just wondering if this would be prudent in light of Pepeng just around the corner. I am not that good with geography. I honestly would'nt be able to find my way out of a giant plastic bag. So I am at a loss if it has been affected by Ondoy. Or in imminent danger from Pepeng. Your opinions would be greatly appreciated.

I had planned to stay there for 5 days. So I was thinking if not Monday, then maybe the day after or the next. Do you guys think though I should just move it to the week after? So far there have been flights from Tacloban to Manila and to Cebu.

Thanks in advance people.



it's best that you call st luke's directly before hopping on a flight to manila, to make sure they're open the day you plan to have your med exam. flights might get cancelled too if pepeng hits hard.

good luck and god bless!
Zen DenMalePhilippines2009-10-02 11:48:00
PhilippinesInterview Time
QUOTE (getosled @ Sep 24 2009, 08:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thats right..... Fiance has her interview on OCT 01 at 0700.... she asked me a question that I dont know how to answer though... what line does she need to be in at gate 2? Immagrant or non-immagrant for K1?



line outside the embassy is only for checking if people have valid appointment letters. when your fiancee gets into the building, there will be guards leading people to K1/K3 etc interview seats, the seating will determinine who goes first to the first phase first, -getting a number smile.gif




Zen DenMalePhilippines2009-09-25 18:48:00
Philippinesquestion on Conditional Permanent Resident Alien note
QUOTE (craigscomputer @ Oct 3 2009, 05:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I hope someone can answer this. My wife had her Adjustment to Permanent Status interview at USCIS this past September 25th. The good news was, she was granted approval to conditional permanent residency! We were given a piece of paper titled "Notice to Conditional Permanent Resident Alien", but we didn't notice until later in the day, that her date of birth and place of birth are totally wrong. Has this happened to anyone else? We are concerned that when her green card arrives it will list the wrong DOB and POB. Will her green card actually list her correct DOB and POB that we have always listed in her applications and is in her passport? Anyone else who has experienced this or knows anyone who has, please let us know!.

We just received in the mail her welcome letter as well, so we should have green card in hand soon.

Thanks

Craig and Monica



not sure if it's gonna work, but you might wanna try calling in about the mistake in the notice before the card arrives and notify uscis about the mistake. this might correct the dates before the card is sent and could save you money and hassle of returning the card and requesting the corrections.
Zen DenMalePhilippines2009-10-03 21:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAnyone approved without evidence of commingled finances?

I thought bank account statements are needed for interview to show activity and usual eveyday spendings on the account? We don't really use that account, only if we really need it for emergencies.


your bank statement doesn't need to show spending. what' important is you have it. besides, there are a lot of other proofs of co-mingling such as letters/cards addressed to both of you, pictures of you at family gatherings, joint tax filing, etc
Zen DenMalePhilippines2011-11-13 20:19:00
PhilippinesAny guys try Tuba (coconut wine) before?
I had Tuba, it was pleasantly differant. Yes, I did cop a buzz.
Zen DenMalePhilippines2008-02-14 15:12:00
PhilippinesI Need Help Please
QUOTE (Sha and Scott @ Feb 14 2008, 12:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I really need some help in here, please. :-( I'm trying to book a one way flight from Cebu (or Manila) to US using online booking engines. I was able to find some "really" good deals but my problems are these:
1. If I'll use my credit card, they would only allow cards issued in the US or Canada. :-(
2. If I'll use my fiance's credit card, there is a "requirement" that the passenger's name should match the name in the credit card.

As in goodness, why are they making it hard on us? :-( I found one booking engine which accepts credit cards issued from other countries aside from the US and Canada, BUT I cannot find Philippines in the country drop-down, so I still can't book the flight. It's so frustrating! Goodness!!!

Anyone in here has some suggestions on what to do? Or anybody knows a site which would allow bookings for credit cards issued from other countries aside from the US or Canada?

I have Visa and Mastercard, and I prefer buying online coz it is much cheaper compared to travel agencies here in our area. I just need a booking engine which would accept my credit card.

I would really appreciate some help guys.
Thank you very much!



I was in Phil dec. and Jan., I had seached all the online engines for that flight. My regular travel agent was around the same price. When I told my filipino worker/friend about the price, he told me he could do much better. I didnt listen much until he called his agent from virgina, USA( mostly filipina's), price was $ 300.00 less than cheapest I could scroung up. They also have sister branch in Phil. Here is the branch and specific person to call/e mail in usa. Tell her Joe from Rhode Island sent you! Joe must have sent Richelle lots of people, it worked. My name is Dennis richelle@thetraveloutlet.com
E-mail Address(es):
richelle@thetraveloutlet.com
Zen DenMalePhilippines2008-02-14 14:03:00
PhilippinesI Need Help Please
QUOTE (Sha and Scott @ Feb 14 2008, 12:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I really need some help in here, please. :-( I'm trying to book a one way flight from Cebu (or Manila) to US using online booking engines. I was able to find some "really" good deals but my problems are these:
1. If I'll use my credit card, they would only allow cards issued in the US or Canada. :-(
2. If I'll use my fiance's credit card, there is a "requirement" that the passenger's name should match the name in the credit card.

As in goodness, why are they making it hard on us? :-( I found one booking engine which accepts credit cards issued from other countries aside from the US and Canada, BUT I cannot find Philippines in the country drop-down, so I still can't book the flight. It's so frustrating! Goodness!!!

Anyone in here has some suggestions on what to do? Or anybody knows a site which would allow bookings for credit cards issued from other countries aside from the US or Canada?

I have Visa and Mastercard, and I prefer buying online coz it is much cheaper compared to travel agencies here in our area. I just need a booking engine which would accept my credit card.

I would really appreciate some help guys.
Thank you very much!

Zen DenMalePhilippines2008-02-14 13:40:00
PhilippinesI Need Help Please
QUOTE (Sha and Scott @ Feb 14 2008, 12:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I really need some help in here, please. :-( I'm trying to book a one way flight from Cebu (or Manila) to US using online booking engines. I was able to find some "really" good deals but my problems are these:
1. If I'll use my credit card, they would only allow cards issued in the US or Canada. :-(
2. If I'll use my fiance's credit card, there is a "requirement" that the passenger's name should match the name in the credit card.

As in goodness, why are they making it hard on us? :-( I found one booking engine which accepts credit cards issued from other countries aside from the US and Canada, BUT I cannot find Philippines in the country drop-down, so I still can't book the flight. It's so frustrating! Goodness!!!

Anyone in here has some suggestions on what to do? Or anybody knows a site which would allow bookings for credit cards issued from other countries aside from the US or Canada?

I have Visa and Mastercard, and I prefer buying online coz it is much cheaper compared to travel agencies here in our area. I just need a booking engine which would accept my credit card.

I would really appreciate some help guys.
Thank you very much!

Zen DenMalePhilippines2008-02-14 13:38:00
PhilippinesMedical Exam
QUOTE (djturbo @ Feb 15 2008, 02:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (dennis777 @ Feb 15 2008, 05:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'll ask this question on behalf of a fellow petitioner. Would Herpes 2 be a issue ? It is an STD.



Am sorry to say about I believe your going to have problems with this issue. Herpes 1 and 2 are a very contagious virus that we don't need more of it here in the States. I really hope am wrong but again good luck!!



Well, thank you for your extremly neutral and kind thoughts. I am sure my friend would appreciate your flogging, coupled with your good luck wishes.
Zen DenMalePhilippines2008-02-15 21:06:00
PhilippinesMedical Exam
I'll ask this question on behalf of a fellow petitioner. Would Herpes 2 be a issue ? It is an STD.
Zen DenMalePhilippines2008-02-15 06:00:00
Philippinestime line
QUOTE (~Chad~ @ Feb 19 2008, 10:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Click on "my controls" (near the top) then click on "edit signature" (it should be on the left) You can word it how you want. smile.gif



Thank you very much Chad!
Zen DenMalePhilippines2008-02-19 22:28:00
Philippinestime line
TY, I am talking about the info that some people have on all their posts.

date sent K1
date NOA recieved
date....
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Zen DenMalePhilippines2008-02-19 22:24:00
Philippinestime line
How do I get my time line to show up on my posts? I have updated it, just cant seem to find the button. good.gif
Zen DenMalePhilippines2008-02-19 22:14:00
Philippinesbooking hotel room thru directrooms
QUOTE (nikmia @ Feb 18 2008, 01:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Anyone here have tried booking a hotel room in Manila thru www.directrooms.com? I'd like to make a reservation but I'd like to pay in cash upon check-in. Is it possible or they accept only payments thru credit card?



I know a nice place in quezon city, 1399 php, double bed, book over phone or on line direct, no deposit in advance, pay cash is ok. I have been there three times. Do not just walk in there, u will be shoehorned into the upgrade room, not any better! Good food, its the Great Eastern Hotel.
Zen DenMalePhilippines2008-02-18 07:27:00
PhilippinesTrying to get our personal photo in
Thank you, everyone. And God bless good.gif
Zen DenMalePhilippines2008-02-23 23:34:00
PhilippinesTrying to get our personal photo in
QUOTE (ronmay @ Feb 23 2008, 10:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (dennis777 @ Feb 23 2008, 08:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If it didn't , ummm maybe someone can help
Thanks in advance


where do you want it to set? to your signature or your avatar

Thanks, I thought avatar was a cartoon, silly me. Got it now
Zen DenMalePhilippines2008-02-23 22:58:00
PhilippinesTrying to get our personal photo in
If it didn't , ummm maybe someone can help
Thanks in advance
Zen DenMalePhilippines2008-02-23 22:50:00
PhilippinesInconsistency somewhere?
QUOTE (ronmay @ Mar 14 2008, 10:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
taxi in manila is the worst, makes me sick! im from cdo and the moment you take a seat they will automatically run the meter, no questions ask whether you're a foreigner or not. (except in the airport coz its a different thing which is understandable) but just around the city they will never make a contract or blindsided you that ones the taxi is running, they will suddenly drop the price without running the meter. gosh especially that im with a white guy who shines so darn obvious lol (he's a cute one too lol)... from roxas (bayview hote) we hale a taxi and they let us in and once the taxi was running he suddenly told us that its P1000 to makati! wth!!! we were like "no freakin way" and we argue and he stop in the gasoline station and started taking our luggage out of his car... mad.gif we hale another taxi and asked him before we got in to run his meter and he said ok but asking for extra (we said yes we'll give him a tip if he run his meter)... but still he doesnt want to drive us in makati and my husband was so frustrated already that he just decided to just take us to the heritage hotel and spend there for a night before our flight to naga... what a nightmare!


After hearing from all of you, I now fully understand akin babae dislike for taxi drivers. We had a nasty encounter/argument that climaxed with the driver nearly refusing to let us out. He just stopped in the middle of a three lane road, trying to teach us a lesson. With my very whistling.gif limited knowlege of Tagalog, it was sorta scary. At my babae demand, he did end up pulling up to a waiting taxi.
Salamat po to all V.J. tao good.gif
Zen DenMalePhilippines2008-03-22 14:26:00
PhilippinesDishonest taxi drivers ? or cops ?
QUOTE (Samuel + Retchel @ Mar 22 2008, 09:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was riding a mopped close to the old Clarks Air Force Base and some police were pulling over foreigners. They noticed me and pulled me over. I was told I needed to pay 20,000 paso or I was going to jail for not having my license on me.
I told them I didn't have the money, but did in a safe at my hotel. They as where was the hotel. I told them the hotel was next to the tours police, they seemed not to like that and told me to cross the street and put the 2,000 paso I had in my pocket under the blanket in the back seat of the van parked there.


QUOTE (dennis777 @ Mar 22 2008, 12:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Let it roll of your back, just print it here first ! innocent.gif innocent.gif biggrin.gif



Jesus, I'll have to remember this next time akin fiancee ask me to drive the van. blink.gif
Zen DenMalePhilippines2008-03-22 21:12:00
PhilippinesDishonest taxi drivers ? or cops ?
Let it roll of your back, just print it here first ! innocent.gif innocent.gif biggrin.gif
Zen DenMalePhilippines2008-03-22 14:38:00
PhilippinesHere in Rhode Island for 5 days
Welcome To R. I. !! I am from the little state as well. good.gif
Zen DenMalePhilippines2008-03-24 07:15:00
PhilippinesSending I- 134, I- 129f packages to fiance
Thanks very much...
Zen DenMalePhilippines2008-03-29 22:23:00
PhilippinesSending I- 134, I- 129f packages to fiance
Manila has just received my I- 129f or will get it next week. When does my fiance need my I-134 and I-129f packages?
Or I should ask, are they needed sooner than interview ??
I just dont want to send it to early, so financial support and relationship evidence is recent.
Also, maybe I can wait for my 2007 tax returns. innocent.gif
Zen DenMalePhilippines2008-03-29 18:39:00
PhilippinesNBI expiration date ?
My thanks, to everyone..... good.gif
Zen DenMalePhilippines2008-04-01 19:05:00
PhilippinesNBI expiration date ?
My fiancee had to get a NBI for a new job ( say one/two months ago). I have never seen the document myself, how long are these good for and do they need to be requested seperately for Embassy?
Mr. worry wart here, had to ask unsure.gif

good.gif to all and good luck
Zen DenMalePhilippines2008-04-01 06:52:00
PhilippinesMy fiancee was able to get her PASSPORT
He, he Mike. I know how she felt, I spent 13 hours waiting out side while poor Zenaida waited in line for her passport.

Funny, a news camera crew showed up when we where there. They wanted to film the long lines, and they did so from outside. The official's looked like they might ruff them up at first. blink.gif I was the only white boy hanging around, thought I may end up on TV. whistling.gif innocent.gif
Zen DenMalePhilippines2008-04-01 19:30:00