biggish data

***WEDDING***

I noticed you don't smile a lot on your pictures unlike your husband and others there.

Congratulations though.

hahaha..you noticed too!yah hubby had like a permanent big smile there...I can't show my teeth...YUCK!but I'm happy of course...hehehe!!!Thanks!!!

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-09-26 13:07:00

***WEDDING***

We had a civil wedding in San Francisco City Hall :yes:

Edited by CATHYlovesRICK, 26 September 2010 - 12:30 PM.

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-09-26 12:26:00

WHEN CAN YOU APPLY N400

asus =] nde gusto ko kc mafile mama ko for good kc siya nlng matira sa pinas..lahat andito na =( si papa, ung bunso, ako, asawa ko, si sophie, tpos ung gitna kong kapatid this year punta na =P.. wawa naman si mama.. dbale sis tulungan dn kita magapply ng removal..gusto mo sama sa contest ko para makapagenjoy ka sa october 5?

Diba sa San francisco un kapatid saan dun???So happy for you kapatid:)

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-09-29 12:34:00

WHEN CAN YOU APPLY N400

Saya saya naman kapatid...malapit kna maging AMERIKANA... :lol:

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-09-29 12:23:00

sample of me singing =]

Very pretty! If I posted a video of me singing It'd likely give everyone seizures

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-09-29 13:24:00

sample of me singing =]

I will go for no.2 kapatid :yes:

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-09-29 12:38:00

CR1 REMOVAL OF CONDITION APPROVED

this is my new update status: On September 25, 2010, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this CRI89 PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED. Please follow any instructions on the notice.

CONGRATULATIONS KAPATID!!!!LAV YAH!

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-09-29 12:24:00

St Lukes and Embassy

Thank You for the boost of positive, i just feel bad for what i have put Rhio and our daughter through.

Sorry to hear the bad news, we know how it feels to wait.I will pray for the best for you and your family. We have the same interview and we took the medical in same dates also.Hang in there, everything will turn out great in the end.

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-07-07 18:48:00

I think it was 4 pages and when they updated them last, they condensed it into 2 pages. I only submitted a 2 page one as well .

THANKS

There are only 2 pages, it used to be 5. (4 biographic information pages and 1 page for instructions)

You only print and submit the page with the Biographic Information and signature. The instruction page is not needed for submission.

THANKS

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-12-06 15:52:00

Coz I had a friend who sent me her AOS cover letter and it says there G-325A(4 pages).Mine is just 2 pages so it confused me, I looked in USCIS website the form G-325A is just 2 pages..

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-12-05 23:01:00

Just one G-325A is needed, girl. Here's the link to the list of requirements: Adjustment of Status for K1 and K3 (just look at the requirements that apply to your visa status)

Sorry to confused you, i know I only need 1 of that form.my question is how many pages is G-325A?

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-12-05 22:56:00

THANKS EVERYONE!!!another question how many pages is Form G-325A, Biographic Information Sheet?coz one vj member told me its 4 pages but mine is just 2 pages?just wanna be sure with everything

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-12-05 20:54:00

Its just that I have so many errands to accomplish,hubby's sick,daughter having tantrum

so I don't have time to research..Is it still Ok to use a personal cheque to pay AOS?I will be submitting my papers tomorrow so would appreciate your help.THANKS :yes:

GOD BLESS!

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-12-05 17:58:00

where to send AOS?

Yes. The first address is what you use if you will mail your AOS package through USPS. The second address is what you will use if you will send the package via courier or express mail.

THANKS:)

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-12-07 13:32:00

where to send AOS?

U.S. Department of Homeland and Security

The USCIS Chicago Lockbox:
For U.S. Postal Service:

USCIS
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

For Express mail and courier deliveries:

USCIS
FBAS
131 South Dearborn-3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-12-07 12:17:00

I get to eat at Jolibee now.

I already ate 2 times in Jollibee in Vallejo,but so sad it doesn't taste the same as the one in PINAS:(..So glad there's near Filipino stores here in SF..I can always cook my filipino foods :dance:

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-12-17 19:31:00

Which city and state are you?

my fiance is in SAN FRANCISCO CA :yes:

As I always heard people say its a Wonderful city, can't wait to be there with my Love and Baby! :dance:

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-07-15 21:22:00

Tracking from NVC to Embassy

I just checked DHL to track my package and my package was sent on the 26th of April and today the 29th in Manila it was processed at the DHL location at 8 am. Just wondering if its too early to call the embassy to schedule for an interview. I think I might be a little to excited but just wanted to ask if it's too early.

WOW,Now I'm so jealous again...huhuhu :crying:

Our petition is still in USCIS,Goodluck on your journey..Did you contacted your congressman?

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-04-28 21:12:00

I'm a bit Nervous and paranoid:(:(

I will be having My AOS interview on the 3rd. Keep on trying to relax but I'm getting nervous and paranoid. Some of My VJ friends told me, If we did get a US citizenship for our daughter even out of wedlock then this is just gonna be fine..But I can't help it, So nervous! Anyone pls what can be the possible questions?? and what are the evidences I have to bring?? :help:

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2011-03-01 20:30:00

My beautiful wife is very irresponsible

OMG, just to think that there are a lot of people who don't have food in the table,that alone should teach her to conserve all that she have! :bonk:

Do whatever you think is right!I can't be like that and I will never want, Every centavo that we can save is for our daughter's future!

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-06-25 22:57:00

Filipina wife issues....advice please...

couldn't agree more!
i like this post.. shows that you're mature and smart!
not like some people who carelessly says sh*t abt filipinos when they're married to one..

ikaw ba yan sis?LOL!ADD kita ha

ikaw ba yan sis?LOL!ADD kita ha

friend na pala kita :rofl:

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2011-01-20 12:42:00

Filipina wife issues....advice please...

And by the way, its not on the age or financial status, its goes with the upbringing and principle of the family and person. :bonk:

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I agree with this :yes:

To the OP, I feel so sorry for your situation!I will just hope and pray that you can talk this over and fix whatever problems you have!YES, as a Filipina, I know its part of Filipino traits to help their family but It also depends on how she was brought up by the parents.

My dad,8 months ago borrowed $1500 to my husband(fiance then), but I never knew about that..But he promised to pay it and he did.It was my hubby's decision to lend him a money..So I have nothing to do with that.I will not put it in detail but If it weren't for that money that my hubby lend him he will not be able to come back in Cuba, his old job.Now my family way back in PI is struggling too, but never have I heard them tell me sad stories about money...My dad works hard for our family.

even before we arrived here me and my husband(fiance then)had a agreement that I will never ask money with him to send to my family back home in PI. And I am so fine with that,Living in SF with just 1 income and with a daughter, its so impossible!I am PROUD and LUCKY and BLESSED
that My mother and father are not like any other Filipino parents who obligate their 'ANAK' to send money or whatever stuff they needs.My dad will always tell me, You have your own family now, you worry about your family,saying that the best gift I can give them is to see that I dedicate my LIFE to my family.I always tell my hubby someday If I can work, I will definitely wanna help them with my own sweat and hardwork and he said there is NO PROBLEM with that. Our motto is 'How can weugive what we don't have".coz even our own family is struggling too.

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2011-01-20 12:21:00

whose from San Francisco here???

I badly wanna have Filipina Friends who lives here in SF:)Please message me in FB:).The name is Catherine Umlas Munoz :star:

I LOve to cook so who ever will visit me in our house will taste my delicious Cooking!!! :yes:

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2011-06-02 14:33:00

Exit Clearance vs. Philippine Passport for our 10 m/o daughter

Married or not .. your daughter is still eligible for US Citizenship. You can apply for her CRBA. Go girl

What are the requirements for applying for our daughter's CRBA?thnaks for the reply! :yes:

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-01-16 01:16:00

Exit Clearance vs. Philippine Passport for our 10 m/o daughter

What if the father of my daughter is my fiance,who is a USC. We had her even before we file for a K1 visa petition,we also get a K2 for her so she will be included,,But some are saying K2 is not needed anymore,we might as well let the Consulate in Manila about it so if they will approved no need for K2 visa and she is automatically a US citizen too coz her father is a US citizen...I thought that is just for married filipina and US citizen one..My fiance even took a paternity leave when i gave birth and he is the one who even register the birth of our daughter and get an affidavit that Kiss(our daughter)can carry her name even we are not yet married...

Any helpful advice will be appreciated....THANKS!

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-01-16 00:02:00

~Say Anything Thread~

I'm SAD:(waiting and more waiting!!!

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-04-19 21:53:00

It is not illegal to have 2 passports if you are dual citizen.A child who have the CRBA is automatic dual citizen because they are native born of the Philippine to a filipino mother/father and american father/mother.

Those who have to apply for dual citizenhip in order for them to have Phil.passport or acquire Philippine citizenship are for filipinos who have been naturalized here in the US.

So if your son went through the process of CRBA..he is automatically dual citizen..all you need to do is get him a Philippine passport in able for him to hold US and Philippine passport and no need for him to pay for exit clearance at Bureau of Immigration.

WELL SAID ATE DAWN.. :yes:

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-07-13 20:55:00

We gt our daughter's crba and passport for about 1 1/2 months. DNA test expedite the process. As soon as the embassy receives the dna test result, your daughter's crba and passport ready for delivery via air21 in about 3-5 days. No need to bring your baby at the embassy. You will get the exit clearance at the bureau of immigration office in Manila which only costs you around 1500 that includes the bribe (hehehe) based n my own xperience...you can get the clearance in the afternoon if you apply around 10am. If you go there around 8am then you can have the clearance before 12noon the same day.

Oh well, I may have read it wrong with other's posts here who said that the Cost of paying for exit clearance is kinda pricey. :yes:

thanks for correcting :lol:

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-07-12 09:22:00

Sorry, I wanted to add another question about the Exit Clearance for my daughter with a US passport. Since my fiancee has her visa already, we were going to get tickets for them to come here as soon as we had our daughter's passport/CRBA in-hand. This means we might not have time to get a Filipino passport before they leave.

Where would we pay the exit clearance fees? Would it be at the immigration office at the airport?

Thanks again.

If you do not matter about the price then Its ok to get an exit clearance..But If i were to suggest why not just get a PI passport..When I applied for my Daughter's PI passport I only waited one week and I have it.Its not a lot of time.That is just a suggestion anyway.Hope this link will help you..The BI website is here

http://www.visajourn..._1#entry3634241

GOOD LUCK WITH EVERYTHING.. :dance:

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-07-11 00:12:00

We submitted our CRBA package for our daughter in Apr 10, and my fiancee took my daughter to her appointment on 2 Jun 10. There she was told we would need a DNA test. She payed the passport/CRBA fee and gave her info for Air21. She doesn't remember signing the passport application as she was busy and distracted with our baby. They gave her all of her documents back to her. They also needed a new DS-3053 (apparently they expire) and a DS-5507 (I didn't know there was a form for this and instead made my own sworn statements and had them notarized, would have been nice if they mentioned this form on their website). I completed these forms and sent them to the Embassy.

I got my copy of the DNA results last week, meaning the Embassy should be receiving their copy soon, if not already. I was under the assumption that my child would have to make another appearance at the Embassy after the DNA test was completede so that they could finalize the paperwork (i.e. sign the passport application). My fiancee was going through all of the papers that they gave back to her and noticed that the passport application and CRBA application were not there.

Question is: Is it possible that everything is already done, and when they receive the DNA results they will automatically submit everything? Or will they have to make another appearance at the Embassy?

I tried to email the Embassy laste week, but still haven't gotten a reply. I have emailed them before and gotten replies the next day. I was going to call them on Monday, but thought I might throw the question up here for anybody that has gone through this before.

Thanks

We also did CRBA for our daughter but luckily we were not requested to do DNA.As far as I can remember with all the friends that give me info about this that after DNA everything about your daughter's CRBA will be Ok.

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-07-11 00:09:00

St. Luke’s Medical Exam Walkthrough

Hello all! I want to share this walkthrough I made regarding the medical exam I just took at St. Lukes. I hope this will help anybody in anyway.

I thought of creating this during my 2-day medical appointment, taking notes every step of the way and sketching floor plans in between waiting time. I know that there had been a few written about one’s medical experience at SLMCEC and as much as it helped me prepare and be aware of the whole scenario, I wanted to share something more comprehensive.

But please be reminded that everything here is based on my own experience and someone else’s procedures may vary. All went well on my medical so I assume this is within the typical flow of the whole process.

Ok, to start with:

The Fees:

US$213.35 for 15 y.o. and older
US$185.35 for 14 y.o. and below

Hotels Near SLMCEC

http://www.visajourn...h...=48111&st=0
http://www.visajourn...hp/t130131.html

What to Bring:

- If you don’t have your appointment letter yet, you may bring a photocopy of your NOA2 letter and NVC letter showing your MNL case no.
- Valid Passport (have it photocopied as well)
- Appointment letter – Bring original and have the first 2 pages photo copied.
- 4 pcs. 2x2 photos – white background, with both ears uncovered and without earrings.
- Black ballpen
- jacket (it’s cold inside)

Misc:
- Bottled water. Foods are not allowed, but you can slip through hiding your crackers somewhere in your bag.
- Play Station Portable, Nintendo DS, Ipod Touch, books/pocket books – well, I mean, something you can play/read while waiting in between check-ups and procedures.

The 1st Day

:: Arriving at St. Lukes ::

W/ appointment letter:

I handed over my appointment letter but then the security guard told me to have the 1st two pages photocopied, so I did (just right across the street) and then went back to hand him both the original and the duplicate, he stamped it both with “SLMCEC---something” .. and handed me a queue number. I arrived at 4:45am and got no. 32.

He gave me a form - the Patient Data Sheet (PDS) and the guard will check specific boxes you should fill in. Upon filling out your PDS, you’ll see an ‘Alien Case No.’ – that would be you MNL Case no.

He also handed me an Evaluation sheet to be returned upon release of your medical result – well, it’s just a Rate-Our-Clinic thing, with Excellent-Good-Poor check boxes
and questions on how to improve their service blah-blah.

Without appointment letter – well I guess, it’ll be the same as above as long as you have your NOA2 letter and NVC letter with MNL Case no.

- After you completed filling out your PDS, there’s really nothing more to do but sit down and wait for your number to be called.

- When the guard started to call in the numbers, he called batch by batch, 10 nos. in a batch.

- He guided us to fall in line in front of ‘Digital Photo Room’ to have our --- well, digital photo taken

- Have your PDS, Passport and photos ready. I handed those to the guy who takes the photos, everything was returned to me shortly after that.

- I went straight ahead in front of the releasing counters and fell in line.

- When it’s my turn, the screener asked me a few questions about my medical history … basically, you just have to answer everything he/she asks.. She stapled two(2) 2x2 photos on the PDS and inserted the other two(2) on a resealable plastic and stapled it once again on the lower part of the PDS.

- After it, the screener told me to pay the medical fees at the cashier located at the 5th floor.

- I then took the elevators to 5th floor and found the cashier at the corner, right beside the elevator. Paid the fees and told me to go to 4th floor.

:: 4th Floor ::

- I gave my PDS, Receipt, Passport and the photocopied appointment letter (keep the original, I believe that will be the one you’ll show at the interview) to the nurse at the reception. She gave me an “HIV Consent form” to fill out – I returned it to her afterwards and she then told me to sit down and wait for my name to be called.

- When my name was called, the nurse asked me of the last day of my last period (always remember your 1st and last day of period, they will keep on asking it till you bleed again … kidding)

- After she jotted down some notes on my papers, she gave it back to me and pointed me to go at the blood extraction room.

- Before the nurse started to collect blood sample from my arm, she asked me my name, my age and again, my first and last day of period… This procedure is to assess you of any drug use and of course, HIV.

- After the blood extraction, the nurse told me to go straight to the urine collection area, just right across the other side of the reception, a nurse is assigned there at the ladies C.R. – she’ll give you a plastic container to put your urine sample in. Hand it back to her when you’re done. This procedure is for pregnancy test and probably for other kidney-related illnesses. She told me to sit back down and wait for my name to be called.

- My name was called and they gave me back my papers and passport and told me to proceed to 3rd floor for the X-Ray.

:: 3rd Floor ::

- I gave my set of papers to the nurse at the reception. If you have previous x-rays, be sure to bring the film (if it’s still available) so they can compare (and God knows if that would actually help alter their decision against their own x-ray results at any rate ~_~)

- Anyhoo, since I don’t have an x-ray film with me, they simply gave me a paper to fill out, stating the reason why I don’t have one – I checked the box that reads “No X-ray has ever been taken”. Gave it back to them.

- Somewhere on my PDS, they made me write my first day of my last menstrual period.

- Told me to sit down and wait for my name to be called (well, isn’t it always?)

- So my name is called and another nurse wrote down additional notes on my papers before he allowed me to enter the X-ray room. He returned to me my set of papers.

- Inside the X-ray room (a little room before the actual X-ray room) is a little area with some chairs so we can sit as we wait for our turn. Another small area is a changing room with hospital gowns provided where we should disrobe our upper garments (bra and shirt) .. any necklace should be removed as well. I sat down and waited for my name to be called.

- Upon calling my name, I then gave my set of papers to the nurse inside…. and it’s X-ray time! (I’ve been very anxious about this part ever since coz this is where they would find out if you have something strange in your lungs – hence, they’ll have you undergo the dreadful Sputum test) .. the nurse inside would assist you on how to properly execute the X-ray procedure.

- After I finished the X-ray, the nurse gave me back my papers and told me to proceed to 5th floor.

:: 5th Floor ::

- I walked towards the U.S. counter and handed over my set of papers to the personnel assigned there .. he wrote something on my papers and then a different nurse picked up my papers, he assisted me to follow him to have my body weight and height measured.

- Right after the nurse wrote down the weight record on my PDS, another nurse told me to proceed to the ‘Visual Exam Room’.

- Inside the Visual Exam Room, the nurse conducted a visual activity test where you would have to read a Snellen Chart opposite a mirror. (more like a ‘give me a headache’ test) The nurse will ask if you're using contact lens or eye glasses prior to the exam.

- After the eye test, he told me to go sit and wait for my name to be called. (I’m starting to have the feeling of omitting all these sit-and-wait-for-my-name-to-be-called in this entire entry)

- The next thing done is they measured my Vital Signs - Blood Pressure and pulse rate.

- I handed over to the U.S. Counter my set of PDS after completing the Vital Signs procedure.

- Guess what happens here ………………… Correct!! Sit down and wait for my name to be called.

- My name is called, went to the U.S. counter and they handed me a number. That would be my number for the physical exam.

- It’s been the most agonizing 15 minutes of my whole medical process … waiting while thinking of getting all naked – NOT in front of your fiancé/husband … LOL!

- My turn for the physical exam .. the doctor/physician will ask you all sorts of questions starting from your name to all your past operations/hospitalizations to inhaling mosquito coils to having contact with an alien from the outer space positive with HIV……

- After all the seemingly non-stop questioning, the doctor ordered me to sign papers (kinda like a contract) attesting that I am telling nothing but the truth. She made me sign twice – one for saying that I gave birth 2 times, and the other one for stating that I’ve never had TB nor had contact with people who are infected of Tuberculosis.

- Then she made me disrobe completely, but thank goodness, I still had to wear a hospital gown – at least. I laid down on the bed and she checks certain parts of my body. Doctors will specifically check slash marks for suicidal attempts, needle marks for drug use, tattoos for positive contamination from use of needles…

…. and then the private parts … She’ll make you spread your legs (or make you lie on your left side and bend your knees towards your chest). The physician checked the ####### and the ####### .. I believe they check it for possible signs of Sexually Transmitted Diseases or any abnormalities whatsoever. Don’t worry, if you’re a female, you’ll also have a female physician that will attend to you.

- She told me to go straight to U.S. Counter. I handed my PDS and they attached a slip where it reads, “You must personally claim your results....dah dah dah” in 3 different languages .. what the! … The nurse handed back my papers shortly right after that and told me to go to 2nd floor for immunization interview.

:: 2nd Floor ::

- I gave my set of PDS to the guy on the reception right in front of the Immunization rooms.

- loooooooong wait here ..

- Called for Immunization interview (doctors area). The physician simply asked me a few questions like previous vaccines (don’t worry if you don’t have a record or can’t remember any, just tell the physician about it), sexual contact, pregnancies, if you’ve had chicken pox before, if it left any visible scars, etc … She told me of the available vaccines that I would take if all goes well with my medical results.

- It’s a wrap! The day is done! … and the last thing to do is to check out on the 2nd floor check out counter. There they will tell you to return the next day for the results. They will tell you what time. The only things left in your hands now would be your passport, the receipt, the evaluation letter and your original appointment letter/NOA2/NVC letter.

- Robinson’s place is not far from SLMCEC .. You’ll be as hungry as **** so I suggest you go there and treat yourself

The 2nd Day

- Upon arriving at SLMCEC, the guard pointed me to another guard inside, standing behind some kind of podium, I handed him my receipt and he entered the control no. on a computer database, so this guy sort of has the ‘master’s list’ for all results of med exams.

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There are two things I know by far regarding the results:

If the guard stamped your receipt with “IMMUNIZATION” – then congratulations! You passed the medical exam and if you have anything scheduled after that, like for example - your visa interview in two days (like me), then there should be no worries.

If the guard stamped your receipt with “SPUTUM --- something” then unfortunately, you have to have a Sputum Collection and a 2-month long delay.
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…….. Okay, so I have mine stamped with “Immunization” and this made me proceed to 2nd floor for my vaccines.

- I gave my receipt to the guy at the reception (just the receipt, keep your passport) … and like always, I sat down and waited for my name to be called.

- ZZZZzzzzzzZzZzzz

- The intercom may sound vague most of the times, so you must listen attentively all the time.

- My name was called and they made us fall in line in front of the check out counter on the same floor (2nd floor). The guy behind the counter collected our passports.

- Go back to sleep. I mean, get back to your seat.

- My name is called and it’s time for my immunization. The attending nurse first asked me some few questions about allergies I might have, date of first and last day of my last menstrual period, my name, age and birth. Vaccines may vary for every applicant, I had 4 shots, 2 on each arm (TDAP, MMR, Anti-Cervical and HPV).

- *phew* .. thanks goodness, everything’s done … I was told to wait at the ground floor for the results.

:: GROUND FLOOR ::

- Zzz

- Waited like 3 hours

- My name is finally called but it’s not for the result yet … I went to window 1, the personnel made me sign my PDS and then I surrendered my passport .. told to me waaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiit until I die … kidding … waited for another 2 hours or so.

- RESULTS!! Oh the Wonderful Result!! … I was called to window 6 with a female staff – she asked a lot of questions like a pre-screener at the interview, she seems to ask a lot about what you’ve written on your PDS and a few from the physician comments written on it .. she’s kind of like verifying.

- She finally handed down a CD containing the X-ray details and a Vaccine sheet (these 2 are the only things they'll give you). She also told me that they would be the one to forward the results of my Medical Exam to the U.S. Embassy. They would keep everything including your passport.

- I went out. Took a pedicab to Taft Avenue and bought myself a Baconator for all my day’s worth.

This is AWESOME ate Lorie,I got a hard copy of it now to be my guide on my medical that i hope is coming soon too!^_^Thanks for all the heart and effort you put in it! :thumbs:

CATHYlovesRICK

Female

2010-01-28 02:38:00