Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Philippines	birth certificate	I think you should get a new Authenticated Copy just to be safe (just my opinoin). Better safe than sorry. Good luck!	Michael_and_Julie	Female	Philippines	2009-04-01 19:02:00
Philippines	Processing time for Philippine docs	Mine actually say on the Remarks "No Record on File" I asked the clerck there and she said that is qhat is normally printed if you have no case or records (criminal or otherwise) found with the NBI. QUOTE (Michael_and_Julie @ Mar 30 2009, 09:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi! Just got my NBI Clearance last March 16, 2009. It just took me about 1 hour to get my NBI Clearance at the Carriedo office since there is no "Hit" on my name (Hit = meaning i have a unique name and that there is no criminal records found) For my passport, it took me 7 days (I had it expedited) for Php750. Julie QUOTE (desmogil @ Mar 30 2009, 12:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi, My fiancee started collecting her papers for her embassy interview. I'm wondering how long it will take to get the following docs: - Passport: my fiancee says that it will take about a month. This seems awfully long to me... - NBI clearance: my fiancee says it only takes a day, but my tita says it can take weeks. Which is it? Thanks for the input. opps, sorry for the typo error.... QUOTE (SoInLove16 @ Apr 1 2009, 12:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does your NBI clearance say no criminal record?	Michael_and_Julie	Female	Philippines	2009-04-01 19:06:00
Philippines	Processing time for Philippine docs	Hi! Just got my NBI Clearance last March 16, 2009. It just took me about 1 hour to get my NBI Clearance at the Carriedo office since there is no "Hit" on my name (Hit = meaning i have a unique name and that there is no criminal records found) For my passport, it took me 7 days (I had it expedited) for Php750. Julie QUOTE (desmogil @ Mar 30 2009, 12:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi, My fiancee started collecting her papers for her embassy interview. I'm wondering how long it will take to get the following docs: - Passport: my fiancee says that it will take about a month. This seems awfully long to me... - NBI clearance: my fiancee says it only takes a day, but my tita says it can take weeks. Which is it? Thanks for the input.	Michael_and_Julie	Female	Philippines	2009-03-30 08:55:00
Philippines	medical exam	I'm planning to go there on April 16-17.....But not so sure yet.....Waiting for lawyers advice and waiting....Hope we can meet there if i do....	Michael_and_Julie	Female	Philippines	2009-04-05 06:59:00
Philippines	cenomar	Hi! hope this helps you a bit. I got a CENOMAR(singleness) in 2007 and it also said Affix Doc Stamp so it think you're good to go....but just to be safe, you better secure another copy....I just got a cenomar(marriage index) last 3/24 and it got released 3/31....you should go now so you still have a bit more time....the lines at the NSO office in QC wasnt that bad when i got there in the afternoon....Goodluck....	Michael_and_Julie	Female	Philippines	2009-04-05 19:27:00
Philippines	Tourist destinations	Hi! When my husband was here i took him to Intramuros and Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Mc Kinley Road, Taguig....he appreciated the history.....I also took him to Taal Vista Hotel....nice view there but he didnt like the hotel restaurant...... Julie	Michael_and_Julie	Female	Philippines	2009-04-16 00:38:00
Philippines	IN THE NAME OF LOVE...	Hi HappyDancer! From Rosario, dito sa Flexi Homes....Lived in the same house for the past 25 years..... Julie Hi Julie, Where in Pasig are you from? I used to live there in Kapitolyo. [/quote]	Michael_and_Julie	Female	Philippines	2009-04-15 23:14:00
Philippines	IN THE NAME OF LOVE...	Hi! Sali ako.... I think there is nothing crazier than preparing a wedding in the Philippines....kaloka talaga.....pero super happy and exciting.... Julie	Michael_and_Julie	Female	Philippines	2009-04-15 09:16:00
Philippines	Fiancee Letter from USEM sent to USC	As far as i read in the forum, both petitioner and beneficiary get a copy of the embassy letter. Its just sometimes, the USC copy arrives earlier than the beneficiary's copy.....(not so sure about this, my husband and myself haven't received our letters yet....) Julie	Michael_and_Julie	Female	Philippines	2009-04-25 06:39:00
Philippines	NVC letter	Well, this is what also happened to our case. We called NVC 1 week after the approval from USCIS. We were told that within 1 week, our papers will be sent to USEM manila. So we waited about 2 weeks before calling Manila Embassy and that took days for me because the line is always busy as you can imagine. When i finally got a hold of the embassy, i was told that our papers was not with them yet and is most probably still with NVC. So the next day i had my husband call NVC to confirm if they still have our papers and sure enough, we were told we are still on "additional processing"....no other detail was given like if we need to submit addiotional docs or something...crazy........ We immediately contacted our lawyer and she obviously doesnt know what to do about this additional processing. I did my research in VJ and learned that a lot of couple here in has also been put on additional processing and it takes approximately about 30-52 days to be stuck in NVC. in our case, we spent 42 days in NVC before we learned that they have sent our papers to Manila. Im still going to confirm if we are now eligible to schedule my interview. Lesson learned here, our lawyer knows nothing....hahaha....we just have to rely on our own hardwork to finish this. Although she did offer to seek the help of the senator and congressmen, and she is seeking help from her co-leagues that are yet to reply to her.....big help that is.....opppss sorry, venting.......goodluck to you and your partner. God bless! Julie QUOTE (javafox' I='Apr 28 2009, 02:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> thanks for the response..i really appreciate it.. i called NVC to check the status of the case and the operator i spoke said "additional processing" the operator didnt really give much information of what it means. i told the operator that my approval letter NOA2 is up to July and she said if it goes beyond that they can fix it. they said as soon it process they will send the letter or package to manila and contact my fiance from there. so right now, what do i need to do? i dont know what package my fiance is suppose to recieve. can my fiance start working on his part while its under processing. i hate to see him scheduling the interview ahead of time and then doesnt have the package yet. should i just wait? do u know what "additional processing" do they meant? i have all other documents prepared like my affidavit of support. i know there are some other required documents i need to do..but i dont know..is there a checklist for me (petitioner) i need to prepare..after i recieved a letter from NVC with a case number and while is being process? my I129-F and G325 forms package went well with no RFEs..it took only 3 months and 14 days to get my NOA2. i was very happy for that..now this..huhuhuhuhu..im really nervous..any information you guys can help me i really appreciate it..thanks again for your all replies..god bless.. QUOTE (Michael_and_Julie @ Apr 25 2009, 05:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> javafox: Hi! We also received the same letter. I think its a general letter they sent out to all. When we called the USEM here in Manila after 2 weeks from receiving this same letter, we were told that they still dont have our papers yet. When my husband called NVC to verify if our papers have been forwarded to Manila, he was told that we are still under "additional processing"....but Thats just our case, i have seen and read of people here in VJ who were able to schedule their interview as early as 2 weeks from receiving this letter....goodluck Jeff&Madz: Hi! I have read that they do accept scanned copy of NOA2....but if the original arrives to you, better send it to your beneficiary just to be safe...... Julie	Michael_and_Julie	Female	Philippines	2009-05-02 00:59:00
Philippines	NVC letter	javafox: Hi! We also received the same letter. I think its a general letter they sent out to all. When we called the USEM here in Manila after 2 weeks from receiving this same letter, we were told that they still dont have our papers yet. When my husband called NVC to verify if our papers have been forwarded to Manila, he was told that we are still under "additional processing"....but Thats just our case, i have seen and read of people here in VJ who were able to schedule their interview as early as 2 weeks from receiving this letter....goodluck Jeff&Madz: Hi! I have read that they do accept scanned copy of NOA2....but if the original arrives to you, better send it to your beneficiary just to be safe...... Julie	Michael_and_Julie	Female	Philippines	2009-04-25 07:41:00
Philippines	First Tagalog Word or Sentence/Phase your SO learned?	Sali din... My husband first learned "Mahal Kita" and when he says "Salamat" the clerks will all smile at him...he got that down correctly. He forgets a lot of the words i teach him especially numbers so i will have to teach him that later when we are together. The things he still remembers are "po", "opo", "gwapo", "maganda" and the nasty ones are "utot " and "ipis"....hahaha Julie:star:	Michael_and_Julie	Female	Philippines	2009-05-02 00:29:00
Philippines	Hotel/Furnished Apartment Near SLMCEC	I can suggest City Garden Hotel. We stayed in the one in Makati but they also have one in Manila. I think its P1300 per person. But they are always fully booked so you have to reserve in advance like 3 weeks or so before.	Michael_and_Julie	Female	Philippines	2009-05-03 00:51:00
Philippines	Eating Near Embassy	Hi! Found this restaurant near Pan Pacific Hotel called Zamboanga.... Reasonnably priced food for dining and they have cultural show every night at around 8pm. Try it, you might enjoy the food and the show. My husband did. Ive seen foreigners even try the cultural dance on stage.... Julie	Michael_and_Julie	Female	Philippines	2009-05-03 00:39:00
Philippines	Nice hotels in Manila	Try the City Garden in Makati. That is always our first choice because its nice and very affordable. They have a rooftop pool that you can enjoy especially during these super hot days. And my husband always enjoyed the food there. I can also recommend The Pan Pacific Hotel in Manila. I think its a 5 star hotel so it will be a bit pricey. Food there is expensive(the rooftop restaurant) but we always eat at the ground floor where they have a cafe just at the back of the hotel. And the sushi there is divine, super sarap. The Sofitel is also very nice but expensive. They have the best service because its really what you paid for. But the security guards there are not so nice. Filipinas with foreigners are treated differently for some reason....just my experience.... Good luck Julie	Michael_and_Julie	Female	Philippines	2009-05-13 10:30:00
Philippines	tanong about DS-156 and DS -157	Hi, we have the same interview date. Maybe I will see you there. Attach ko dito yung forms na send ng lawyer namin for me to fill up. Online yan and yung pdf namin is updated kya di na ako nag handwriting para mafillup ang forms. Pwede rin daw handwriting yan sbi ng asawa ko kya lang mas formal and readable if computer written especially kung sa mga kagaya ko na pangit ang sulat. Wala pa rin ako natanggap na snail mail galing sa embassy and siguro kung mayroon man, 1 month pa bgo dumating yun and i will be done with the interview by then. Iba-iba kasi experience nila dito sa VJ, meron nakakatanggap ng snail mail, meron ding wala gaya natin. Pero nung tumawag ang husband ko sa callcenter to schedule my interview, meron akong natanggap na email confirmation nung schedule na na-set nya. Importante daw yun email confirmation ksi yun ang ipapakita sa guard sa embassy to prove na may schedule ka nga. Kung wala ka nataggap sa email, i think you better call them again to resend it or give them another email address. Just read these guides: http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3219.html http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk3en.pdf Good luck sa iyo and see you sa June 3. God Bless! Julie PS Congrats sa cute baby nyo.... hello mga friends, gusto ko lang magtanong ulit about sa mga documents na kelangan iready. lapit na kasi interview kaya kelangan maayos ko na rin to lahat.. so eto tanong po tanong ko. Ang forms DS-156 and DS-157 ba pwede i fill-up by handwritten? or kelangan lang online siya? Wala kasi akong natanggap na forms from the mail kaya nagtataka ako kung bakit? meron ba dapat talaga akong matanggap? Pati nga confirmation letter for my interview wala rin e kahit sa email man lang, or di ko rin alam baka sa junk mail nasama e kadalasan dinidelete ko agad junk mails ko...in case kung nadelete ko man yun , ok lang ba na tumawas sa US embassy ulit para mag ask ng confirmation letter? Sana mga sis and bro masagot nyo tanong ko... salamat ng marami sa tulong...interview ko June 3, so l need your prayers guys...God bless everyone...and maraming salamat sa ano mang tulong in preparation to my interview. Attached Files  DS156_English.pdf   303.4KB   15 downloads  DS156K.pdf   169.36KB   7 downloads  DS_157.pdf   169.66KB   8 downloads	Michael_and_Julie	Female	Philippines	2009-05-14 07:03:00
Philippines	Question about setting interview date	Hi. We also got stuck at the NVC. I dont think you or your fiance will get an email telling you that you can now schedule your interview. Its up to you or your fiancee to call the embassy or the call center to confirm if your papers are with them and if you are now eligible to schedule your interview. My Guess-timate is that if you call this week your schedule would be between 2nd-3rd week of June....they usually give a lead time of 1 month. We called them to schedule our interview on the first week of this month and we got a first week interview for next month. You can always call them to check if they have an earlier appointment if your fiance has finished her medical early. After you schedule your interview via the call center, they will immediately send you or your fiancee (whatever email address you gave them) a CONFIRMATION email of your schedule as shown by pRetTy_aNgeL. I think this is the only time we ever got an email from the embassy. Hope this helps. Good luck and God Bless. Julie	Michael_and_Julie	Female	Philippines	2009-05-14 17:31:00
Philippines	Philippine senator angered by Alec Baldwin's joke	Philippine senator angered by Alec Baldwin's joke MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Actor Alec Baldwin's joke about getting a Filipino mail-order bride provoked a sharp response in the Philippines, with one senator saying Monday that the "30 Rock" star faces violence if he ever visits. Baldwin, 51, who is divorced with a teenage daughter, said in a May 12 interview on "The Late Show" with David Letterman that he would love to have more children. The Emmy-winning actor quipped that he was "thinking about getting a Filipino mail-order bride at this point ... or a Russian one." Baldwin has been involved in a bitter dispute with his ex-wife, Oscar-winning actress Kim Basinger, over custody of their 13-year-old daughter, Ireland. Philippine Sen. Ramon Revilla said Monday that Baldwin's comment was "insensitive and uncalled for" and an insult to millions of Filipinos. He called the actor is "arrogant" and said he is apparently unaware that the Philippines has a law against mail-order brides. "Let him try to come here in the Philippines and he'll see mayhem," Revilla said, using a local idiom that implies the speaker will personally administer a beating. The senator himself is a former action-movie star who occasionally still appears on Philippine TV. http://www.breitbart...;show_article=1	Michael_and_Julie	Female	Philippines	2009-05-18 08:02:00
Philippines	JUne Medical and Interview Schedzzz..	Hi! My interview will be on June 3, 7am.... Good luck to all of us here. Julie	Michael_and_Julie	Female	Philippines	2009-05-21 20:12:00
Philippines	quick question	Hi! As far as i know, you do not need to retake the seminar. All you need to do is go to the Quirino office, tell them you need the sticker and that you already had the seminar last year and they will will give you a form. fill out the form they give you, and pay P400 for the replacement of your prism cert (if you had the seminar when you were still single) and return the filled out form and give them your passport. Note: I think you do not need to pay the P400 if the name in your passport and the name in your cert is the same. Hope that helps. QUOTE (xylide @ Jul 27 2009, 06:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (tngirl21809 @ Jul 27 2009, 12:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> st. mary's is okay too. just bring the green certificate. so i can get the sticker at st.mary's even i took the seminar at prism? just the certificate? i dont need to bring the immigrant summary(original)?	Michael_and_Julie	Female	Philippines	2009-07-26 22:56:00
Philippines	***Bible Verses of the Day****	These are my favorites: ???"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened" Mathew 7:7-8 ??? ??? "Therefore I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation; My God will hear me." Micah 7:7 ??? ??? "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 ??? ??? "Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart" Psalms 37:4??? Julie	Michael_and_Julie	Female	Philippines	2009-04-01 19:21:00
Philippines	Philippines Inmates are very creative ???	Kakatuwa cla	Michael_and_Julie	Female	Philippines	2009-07-29 16:21:00
Philippines	Where's your hometown?	Julie - Born in San Juan, Manila...lives in Pasig City Michael - Born in Savannah, Georgia.....lives in Louisiana Julie - Born in San Juan, Manila...lives in Pasig City Michael - Born in Savannah, Georgia.....lives in Louisiana	Michael_and_Julie	Female	Philippines	2009-04-15 09:40:00