ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesAOS package checklist
I don't know if I can post it here, but its another forum for Filipinas and there SO's call it "world of filipinas forum"
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-02-02 08:58:00
PhilippinesAOS package checklist
yeah I know the check list here, thanks anyway smile.gif ....I followed the one in WOF just to be sure than receiving RFE
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-02-02 00:50:00
PhilippinesAOS package checklist
anyone can share their AOS package checklist for K1........


thanks
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-01-29 18:36:00
Philippineslacking paystub
I brought husband's pay stub during my interview but they didn't ask for it, sometimes ITR and employment letter can suffice......good luck smile.gif
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-02-02 08:53:00
Philippinesunique case for manila
QUOTE (joanabc890 @ Feb 5 2008, 06:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
any thoughts on this:

fiance was and still is unemployed. mother was co-sponsor. had the interview and paid the delbros fee. safe to say its already approved?

thanks for your reply.


If I were you I would check Delbros site, if they release your visa or call USE maybe
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-02-05 11:15:00
Philippinesideas on how to arrange photos
QUOTE (T_and_A @ Feb 6 2008, 03:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you for this link.. http://www.chant07.c...nts-before.html

I was actually wondering how i will arrange my papers and documents when i go to the interview.. what order it will be.. stuff like that.. but this answered my queries...

QUOTE (skyblue06 @ Feb 6 2008, 02:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you want to take a peak on how I arranged mine you can visit me here:

Documents for Interview



you're welcome wink.gif
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-02-06 17:18:00
Philippinesideas on how to arrange photos
If you want to take a peak on how I arranged mine you can visit me here:

Documents for Interview
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-02-06 15:03:00
PhilippinesFor the people asking how I did it or asking for opinion!
QUOTE (bluesalmon @ Feb 6 2008, 02:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Roserick @ Feb 2 2008, 01:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sofia2009 @ Feb 1 2008, 12:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh yeah CFO...Forgot about that laughing.gif ..that will be March 6 or 7..No he is not packing yet because I made him shop clothes in PI because clothes here in the US for guy is expensive laughing.gif ..But as soon he is done shopping, i will make him pack laughing.gif ..that's how crazy I am to be with him!!! good.gif


Question.. Where are you guys in the States?

Cause if your in the North East or North West.. It would be better to buy clothes here.. Winter clothes.


if buying winter clothes, it's cheaper in the US smile.gif


it depends on the quality, for my winter clothes I bought here in US, the price range from $25 and up for the jacket, even a thin jacket that I can get in Tutuban for P250 its $20 here.....or maybe it depends on the state not sure

Edited by skyblue06, 06 February 2008 - 05:25 PM.

ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-02-06 17:24:00
Philippineschat proofs & email print outs
Over 2 years I printed one each month, when I was at the interview the Filipino Interviewer just ask for 4 chat transcript, I offered them all but they didn't take it.
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-02-06 12:23:00
PhilippinesDenied today, worst day of my life
QUOTE (Jen and Larry @ Sep 4 2007, 07:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
She has her passport, any chance of a tourist visa and then marry here? Or work visa and never go back? Please I need help so bad, I feel like my likfe is ruined. crying.gif


I don't know if going to another country is an option like Singapore and Hong Kong and get marry there, going to Turks and Caicos Island also is one if she can work there for 1 year and she can get a tourist visa after going to US.... thats what my neighbor did and she went to US for a tour with her boss and I think that would give her a chance...
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-04 07:06:00
PhilippinesDenied today, worst day of my life
QUOTE (Jen and Larry @ Sep 4 2007, 11:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
helpsmilie.gif helpsmilie.gif My finacee was denied her visa today. At her medical they asked about drug use and she said she took some kind of drug 4 years ago to get thu a rough time in her life and she was denied her visa because of it. Any thing I can do to fix this and get her to us? I have never felt so bad in my life, all my hopes and dreams are gone.


Im sorry to hear that, she should not have admitted it, I don't know if there are any possible way to fix this...on my case I even asked the forum if I need to admit that I have allergies, cause Im to scared what would be the outcome..there are some tips also if she read what are the reasons of denial here....hope there are possible ways...
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-03 23:51:00
Philippinestrying to organize my paperworks/evidence
I want to share how I did mine visit this page:

Preparation of Documents for Interview
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-02-06 15:08:00
Philippinesbooking hotel room thru directrooms
my husband used direct rooms before and it was reliable but when you plan to pay in cash should be direct from the hotel or you can reserve online right on their own website
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-02-18 14:32:00
Philippinesdoes anybody here got For memo about signature during their medical examinations?
I remember I have different signature also on my passport and gave me a small paper for correction of signature. Don't worry about it smile.gif
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-02-25 15:55:00
PhilippinesWho among you have tried eating BALUT?
QUOTE (meant4bobby @ Oct 4 2007, 10:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
well, i dont eat balut even if i'm a filipino....when bobby was here, i asked if he would like to try, BUT...just the smell of it made him YUCKKK!!!! laughing.gif so i didn't force him na.... smile.gif


same here, so I didn't bother to ask him, but when he was here, he's curious to see what is like no0pb.gif
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-10-08 17:11:00
PhilippinesTip of the Day
QUOTE (Steve and Grace @ Aug 30 2007, 12:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone!

I plan on marrying Grace the middle of October and then applying for her visa. My question is after marriage is it any easier to get a tourist visa for her to visit me while we wade through the paperwork and wait for the visa process? I know it's nearly impossible for her to get a tourist visa any other time but was wondering if marriage would improve her chances. Thanks!!

Steve & Grace


Married or not it wont change the Consul mind that Filipinos going to US of A will become TNT.....if its a good reason we should have done that....
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-08-29 14:59:00
PhilippinesVisa on hand!
Congratulations!
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-03-18 08:27:00
PhilippinesInconsistency somewhere?
QUOTE (MariEnMichelle @ Mar 14 2008, 02:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
But you'll be surprised if you go to Baguio and rode a taxi there, the drivers will give you the exact change after paying the fare. Very uncommon say as compared to other urban areas in the Philippines...

As they say, ONLI IN DA PHILIPPINES... wacko.gif


This is really true this is one thing I am proud of about this place, I was born and raised in Baguio, first thing that my husband noticed is they give the exact change but some taxi cab drivers who came from another place are doing the same but its rare.......

In Manila most taxi drivers are "garapal" so first thing you do before going inside the taxi is to best negotiate the exact amount regardless if they have the meter
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-03-18 08:23:00
PhilippinesWorking using SSN
How about if she's working without EAD and the employer didn't ask for it? and her AOS is pending? Is there a chance to get caught?
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-03-20 22:23:00
Philippineson work permit after getting SSN
QUOTE (margautix @ Mar 26 2008, 04:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello VJers...
I already applied for an SSN yetsreday and was told that it will be mailed to me in a few days. Thanks for those who gave me advices smile.gif

I want to be able to help my fiance for our church wedding expenses on October thats why i have been meaning to get a job as soon as possible.

Im just wondering if i could apply for a work permit even if i don't have the SSN yet? if yes, which US government office should i go to to apply for it? How much does an EAD cost? and how long before they could mail it to me?

Any experience or info will be greatly appreciated.
Many thnaks to everyone here on VJ!



you can work within the 90 days period of your I-94 literally, but the EAD should either go with your AOS or later after AOS
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-03-27 08:07:00
PhilippinesPhilippine Passport
I got my passport last year and they still ask some of old ID's I just showed them my old school ID
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-03-26 07:10:00
Philippinesapril filers
QUOTE (prettynpink @ Apr 12 2008, 06:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thats unfortunate mishap..sad to hear about it.i wish you a smoooth and speedy process on your visa journey this time..
We just sent the K1 packet yesterday..still keeping my fingers crossed .
God bless to US all..


hey sistah, congrats, wish you a speedy process smile.gif
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-04-12 23:39:00
PhilippinesK1 visa, kids and an angry non involved father
Travel Document is not needed for the kids IF either of the parents will be with them.......
Please read the attach LINK below, hope this helps wink.gif


DSWD Philippines
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-04-22 15:47:00
PhilippinesNEW JOB in the REAL WORLD
Congratulations on your job, my husband drives a Silverado too and its where I learned a bit of driving since I came here, I find it too big to me too, I rush to working cause I wanna get my own car thats suited for my size hehe
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-04-27 10:02:00
PhilippinesIdea's welcomed for preparing for USA entry"POE"
Speaking about the wedding dress, Its better if you get it from PI as what I did, I compared the prices its way too expensive here, I got a simple dress and I impressed my mom in law hehe....
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-04-27 11:48:00
PhilippinesInterview April 29... Gosh I'm so nervous now...
Just relax, just a few minutes to the CO, be confident and organize your documents fully for easier grabbing.

Goodluck!
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-04-27 09:50:00
PhilippinesWill a Hong Kong Divorce be accepted in Manila USE?
She will be interviewed in HK if she puts in the 129F addy is HK, it doesn't mean that if you're a Filipino you need to go home in your country and have your interview there....the divorce is recognize by US since you're in HK territory, on the other hand on Philippine Law you're still married with your ex when you go back to PI........

actually this is what's happening when someone can't get an annulment in PI for some reason, but this idea is happening because in PI even if your annulled people still get married and have second and third wife without getting annulled... not everyone can afford to get an annulment

Edited by skyblue06, 23 March 2008 - 10:43 PM.

ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-03-23 22:41:00
PhilippinesWill a Hong Kong Divorce be accepted in Manila USE?
I said if he filed while she's in HK working it will be fine,I didn't say he will file in HK or in Manila cause obviously you should file at USCIS whistling.gif there's lot of Pinays in the other forum who processed their papers in HK while working in HK, if this is possible since she's staying in HK now the divorce decree is then recognize, just my opinion, consult a lawyer for sure

But if she's in PI annulment is needed for sure cause of the NSO name check
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-03-23 15:19:00
PhilippinesWill a Hong Kong Divorce be accepted in Manila USE?
If you file while she's in PI she need to be annulled if filed while she's in HK no need for annulment then.......
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-03-22 20:59:00
PhilippinesFollow to Join K2
To those who have just undergone k2 recently...are these documents enough to be fax at USE?

1. copy of child's NSO birth certificate
2. Marriage Certificate issued in US
3. copy of me(principal's US visa)
4. NOA2 of K1 application
5. Request Letter for Interview

Because of the change of process, do I need to pay for document verification?

Thanks
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-06-03 10:05:00
PhilippinesSpecial Power of Atty on K2
thanks Skeeter for showing me the sample, I applied for our passport when I was still in PI so he already have one, I'm trying to figure things out cause I'm working full time if I need one I need to get a day off for so I can get an authentication from the Secretary of State here in OR....
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-06-08 17:16:00
PhilippinesSpecial Power of Atty on K2
QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Jun 8 2008, 10:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (skyblue06 @ Jun 7 2008, 07:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thanks for that, maybe the travel document issued by DSWD is what you mean...hope some member can share there personal experience to me...


that's what I was referring to. for interview, guardian should only need proper ID. I'll give the thread a bump so hopefully someone who has used follow to join will see it.


yeah hope someone can share theirs
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-06-08 12:12:00
PhilippinesSpecial Power of Atty on K2
thanks for that, maybe the travel document issued by DSWD is what you mean...hope some member can share there personal experience to me...
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-06-07 21:53:00
PhilippinesSpecial Power of Atty on K2
My son's interview on K2 is on July 1, just wondering if he needs an SPA because my sister will take him to the interview? Someone told me that I need to get one at the Philippine Consulate here? Did someone has undergone K2 lately if its needed?

Thanks!
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-06-07 20:39:00
PhilippinesInterview documents for K2
QUOTE (Skeeter211 @ Jun 18 2008, 10:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry we did not reply before......

We filled out a separate notarized I-134 Affidavit of Support and copy of my latest tax returns for Mir's daughter. Her mother turned it in at the embassy. I never asked if it was a requirement, I just assumed it was because it was a separate interview.

Other docs were provided:

-Everything you already listed
-Copy of Mir's I-94, passport and visa pages
-Photos of Krrystal and I together (With and without her mother)
-Photos of our wedding

That's all I can remember at this point, but I think you have got it.

Scott


thanks Scott good.gif
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-06-19 07:11:00
PhilippinesInterview documents for K2
thanks for the input, yeah he was included in the I-134 before......
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-06-18 18:50:00
PhilippinesInterview documents for K2
bump!
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-06-18 18:05:00
PhilippinesInterview documents for K2
Please I need your help to those who have undergone K2 Follow to Join interview....I don't have enough time to prepare for documents I'm gonna send for my son's interview(8 years old). Below are the things that I have with me to send, are they all set?


* DS 156
* DS 157
* I-134 - Do I still need this form? I thought was establish during my K1

* copy of married certificate
* Annulment papers
* birth certificate of me,husband, son
* 2x2 photos(kid)
* trip photos to PI/wedding photos
* my passport copy indicating admission to US

My GC is not here yet, do I still need this?

thanks!
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-06-18 07:18:00
PhilippinesISANG MUNTING HAMON
Maynila dalawang libo at lima,

haha ano na naman itong pinasukan mong gulo LOL, hirap ngang magsalita ng puro Tagalog, kelangan pang mag-isip hehe
ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-03-22 11:18:00
PhilippinesCaregiver class for the U.S.
I have a friend who has a Caregiver certificate from PI and it didn't help cause they don't recognize it instead she went through a training for 2 weeks and she is working as a Resident assistant now in a retirement home

Edited by skyblue06, 21 June 2008 - 08:21 PM.

ChantelFemalePhilippines2008-06-21 20:21:00