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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs original divorce decree required? (USEM Manila)

I think the original copy is the certified copy..It has the states stamp and logo at the bottom.



Ok, I think I got it...so the Original copy or the Final Divorce Decree will be in the courthouse and would never be given to him, and his' is only the certified copy? Thus in case something might happen, for example it will get lost in the mail, he can always request from the courthouse for another one?
XoxoHannahFemalePhilippines2011-04-21 22:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs original divorce decree required? (USEM Manila)

Yes, They will need and want to see the final divorce decree if one has been married before. A "certified copy" of the divorce decree is all that is needed. I obtained a couple of "certified copies" from the courthouse where my divorce was finalized., My wife was asked for this when she had her interview. She also had to show the divorce decree when she took the CFO class before she could depart the Philippines. Again, Just send couple of certified copies!!
Good luck!



So you mean to say there is really no need for my fiance to mail me the original divorce decree? The certified copy will be enough?

Edited by XoxoHannah, 21 April 2011 - 09:55 PM.

XoxoHannahFemalePhilippines2011-04-21 21:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs original divorce decree required? (USEM Manila)
I would like to know if anyone went to their K1 inverview in USEM Manila and was asked for the original divorce decree? :help:
XoxoHannahFemalePhilippines2011-04-21 21:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Clearance from Qatar?

Is it possible to use my old police clearance? or do i really need an updated one?



IMO, I will get for a new one. However, I suggest you email the US embassy in Manila IVManilaReplies@state.gov and explain the situation. Our case is not a usual K1,it's a bit complicated, so if I have confusion I email them and at the same time post my question here.
XoxoHannahFemalePhilippines2011-04-28 00:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Clearance from Qatar?
Hi there. Click on this link for your guide http://travel.state....1.html?cid=3654

Hope it will help :)
XoxoHannahFemalePhilippines2011-04-27 23:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Interview questions in USEM Manila please
Thanks everyone for sharing :)
XoxoHannahFemalePhilippines2011-05-03 21:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Interview questions in USEM Manila please

Goodluck hannah! malapit na~~ break a leg..haha ano bha, kaya mo yan.. ako na ang susunod =) patay!



lol... thanks Sam. Good luck din sa iyo, hope everything will be quick and easy like it was sa medical :)
XoxoHannahFemalePhilippines2011-05-02 09:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Interview questions in USEM Manila please
Hello. To those who were done with their K1 interview in USEM Manila, I'd like to ask if you can post the questions asked. I found some posts here about the same, but I hope someone who was interviewed recently or the past year can share. Thank you very much.
XoxoHannahFemalePhilippines2011-05-02 09:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS 156 question # 32
Hi everyone. The question is: Do You Intend To Work in The U.S.? (so I have to Tick Yes/No). If YES, give the name and complete address of U.S. employer.

I'll bring this form with me for a K1 interview in USEM. I'm a bit confuse, because I really do intend to work in the future. Shall I just choose Yes and put NA for the employer details? Hope anyone can share. Thank you.
XoxoHannahFemalePhilippines2011-05-03 21:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMinimum income required for a fiancee or spouse visa?

Does the USCIS or the embassy's abroad count any of the following toward meeting the United States minimum income required to obtain a fiancee or spouse visa?

1. SSI
2. SSDI
3. State Disability



Hi. My fiance is getting SSDI, I'm done with my interview last week in USEM (Manila), did not have any problem. Consul did not ask any questions about it. ITR was not asked, gave my fiance's 1099 instead and a letter from the Social Security with details of the benefit. My fiance also prepared a letter for the consul explaining his income plus assets.

I guess it really depends with the embassy. Where is the beneficiary's interview at?
XoxoHannahFemalePhilippines2011-05-12 01:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 typo on address

Hey guys! How is everyone? I got my fiance's I-134 and there one single tiny bit of typo error. In my address, instead of writing 123-S INTER SPADES, he omitted the '1' and only wrote 23-S INTER SPADES... Other than that, everything on the document is flawless.. We're planning for him to correct it, sign and scan and I'll just have to PRINT it out, and bring both the first doc, and that scanned/printed doc to the interview on June 2, 2011

What do you guys think? THANK YOU in advance! :)



Hi... my fiance put for the month 12 (for December) instead of 1 (for January) on the I 134, I put a slashed sign over the number 2 myself. Before I did that, I confirmed with the embassy staff if I can and he told me it's fine
XoxoHannahFemalePhilippines2011-05-24 01:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresapply EAD while on k1

If you apply for an EAD while on the K-1 Visa it cots something like $340, is valid as long as the I-94 is valid (less than 90 days), and may take up to 2 months to arrive. Most people recommend getting married and applying for AOS, EAD, and AP all at the same time. Cost $1070. EAD and AP arrive in about 2 months and the GC about one month or so later (that was our timeline of events). It is up to you as to what you want to do, but remember that the USCIS takes a lot of time to process any application.

Good luck on whatever you decide to do.

Dave



Hello Dave. You got your gc so fast, I thought it will take approximately 2years. Anyway, very helpful information from you, thank you so much. I think I'll have to consider getting married first. :thumbs:


Hannah
XoxoHannahFemalePhilippines2011-06-03 22:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresapply EAD while on k1
I'd like to find out if I apply for an EAD while on K1, how long is it valid for? What if I was given an EAD, and then we got married then apply for adjustment of status, is the EAD still valid? Let's say that it has expired already, can I renew it while waiting to become a legal permanent resident?
XoxoHannahFemalePhilippines2011-06-03 19:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 interview at consulate
applied for a tourist visa February 2010 in US Embassy Manila and was denied. So far did not have any problem when we processed and got interviewed for the k1 visa May 2011.. Good luck :)
XoxoHannahFemalePhilippines2011-06-17 16:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe Packet 3 has not been received yet.

Please Help! :)

It's been a month now since my boyfriend received a notification that NVC sent the package (with approved I-129F) to Manila US Embassy. I haven't receive yet a notification (or the packet3) from Manila US Embassy til this time. Yet, 4 days ago (June 18) my boyfriend (in the US) received a letter addressed to my name which is about the scheduling of appointment. I tried calling the embassy, its either very busy or rejecting my call. I also sent email already to follow up if their office has received the package from the NVC.

My question:
1.) I still have to wait for the notification from Manila Embassy before scheduling for an appointment, right? :)
2.) Does packet3 includes the form DS230, which i need to mail back to the embassy?
3.) Is packet3 be mailed thru DHL or Philippine Post?
4.) Any idea is the maximum time of waiting for the beneficiary to receive the notification?

Thank You very much. Waiting for answers. :)



Hi there. Below are my answers based from my experience. Hope it will help.

1.) I still have to wait for the notification from Manila Embassy before scheduling for an appointment, right? :)

yes you would get a notification from them saying that they received your case and instructing you what to do.

What me and my fiance did to find out if they got our case is that we emailed them, I did not get a response right away. It was a couple of days after which I guess was when they finally received it and have it updated in their system, which was the same time when my fiance received a response too.


2.) Does packet3 includes the form DS230, which i need to mail back to the embassy?

I scheduled an interview appointment, went for my medical, passed the interview and got here in the US without receiving the so-called packet 3 from the embassy. There's nothing for you to mail back to them also. You may as well visit the embassy's website to get the checklist of the documents you have to personally bring with you during the interview.

I printed out the interview appointment letter and the email I got from the embassy (the one stating that they got my case as what I've mentioned in my response to your question#1). These I showed when I went for my medical and interview.

3.) Is packet3 be mailed thru DHL or Philippine Post?

Really don't have any idea about this one.

4.) Any idea is the maximum time of waiting for the beneficiary to receive the notification?

If you mean notification by email, you may refer to my timeline, but I've seen others timeline that they got theirs sooner than we did.
XoxoHannahFemalePhilippines2011-06-21 11:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSocial Security Number
Check the SSA website for the requirements and make sure call the SSA office first to confirm that she can apply for SSN while on K1. The nearest and first SSA office we went to said I can't, then we went to another one (bigger and is located downtown)and we did not have a hard time, I only had to show my passport with I-94 along with the application form that I got online.
XoxoHannahFemalePhilippines2011-08-28 10:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill positive Hepatitis B make ith through?
St. Luke's does not test for Hepa B, even for HIV nor AIDS... check this link : http://www.slec.ph/u...required-exams. they are really more concerned of your xray result.

though, during the medical interview, the doctor will quickly ask if she/he had a history of being infected.

Edited by XoxoHannah, 28 August 2011 - 09:53 AM.

XoxoHannahFemalePhilippines2011-08-28 09:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShort Engagement Ongoing Evidence Submittal

We had a short engagement, we have met for 11 days, my only concern is if they want to see more proof of a bonified relationship than was sent in with the I-129f. We communicate everyday, usually twice a day. We will have alot of proof. I have no concerns there.

My question is, is there a point where you can submit more proof of evidence while we will be building this evidence as we go along or will she have to just haul this into the interview in case it is asked for.



me and my fiance (now my husband) met only once in the Philippines and were together for 14 days. Just collect as much proof as you can for her to bring to the interview. with my case, we also talked twice a day through Skype/google talk, did not have love letters or emails for each other expressing our love, and fortunately consul only asked for pictures of us together.
XoxoHannahFemalePhilippines2011-08-29 19:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresssn
mine took approximately 10 days too.
XoxoHannahFemalePhilippines2011-08-31 18:53:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)white slip/blue slip
QUOTE (SoInLove16 @ Apr 7 2009, 12:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know what the white slip is.

White slip is a 221G - Additional documents required.

Do you have a check mark on the white slip? What does it say? Wait till you hear from us?

Blue slip im not sure.



Its a document checklist aswell. yeah it says Police clearance thats all.
GloriaLuvsMoto2FemalePhilippines2009-04-07 00:55:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)white slip/blue slip
what does really a white slips and blue slip stands for.. i got one during my interview that have a checked marked on Police clearance. although i submitted what they wanted additional document. I dont have a visa yet.
GloriaLuvsMoto2FemalePhilippines2009-04-06 22:03:00
Asia: SouthVisa Approved
yahhhhhhhooooooo!! congrats
GloriaLuvsMoto2FemalePhilippines4/23/2009 10:28
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJanuary 19 is my Day!!!!
QUOTE (soniasharmin @ Jan 23 2009, 06:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone....I think I got an approval, my husband called USCIS and talked to a supervisor and been conveyed that both of our cases....then he called me and let me on the third line and called USCIS, first rep was telling generic info on webpage, he was like ok I was told I was approved...then he was transfered to super, that super said both of our files were approved 2 days back which is 19th....

My hubby have not got the hardcopy of NOA2 yet...neither our status changed over net....this is what supervisor said in two different times....

Please pray for us....



Congratulations!!! kicking.gif
GloriaLuvsMoto2FemalePhilippines2009-01-23 11:28:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShe passed her interview in Manila today!
QUOTE (Brian and Jopay @ Feb 2 2009, 09:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
She was there at 5AM for her 7AM appointment. She said the pre-screening was conducted by a woman who was very nice. The questions were all things that were easy, that she had no problem answering honestly.

She passed...


Brian in Tennessee



yyipppppppeeeeeeeeeeee!!! Congratulations!!! kicking.gif
GloriaLuvsMoto2FemalePhilippines2009-02-03 09:13:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresresending the I 130 package again
QUOTE (VanPhoenix @ Feb 4 2009, 10:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif THERE IS NO OTHER ALTERNATIVE AFTER 1 MONTH ALMOST WAITING FOR THE LAWYER OR THE USCIS SEND US A NOTIFICATION ....... AND AFTER SEVERALS PHONE CALLS TRYING TO SPEAK WITH SOMEBODY FROM USCIS .... WE FINALLY DECIDED TO RESEND THE I 130 PACKAGE AGAIN.

AND PAY FOR THE VISA AGAIN SINCE OUR EX LAWYER DIDNT SEND US THE PAYMENT RECIEP..... AND WE DONT WHERE DID HE SEND ..........

SO WE DONT KNOW NTHG ABOUT IT .......
THIS IS CRAZY.... SOMEBODY MADE A WRONG JOB AND WE HAVE TO APY AGAIN..... AND WAIT.....

PLEASE SEND GOOD VIBRATIONS FOR US .


tHNKS A LOT ....



Sorry to hear this but.. just thought id ask, were u able to get hold of someone from the USCIS to verify your first petition? try calling your lawyer aswell, im sure he have the answer for it. but goodluck anyways
GloriaLuvsMoto2FemalePhilippines2009-02-04 10:06:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy interview day is getting closer
Goodluck sistah!!.. all's gonna be well. just have faith!
GloriaLuvsMoto2FemalePhilippines2009-02-07 09:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVisa Forms...
QUOTE (Anisa @ Jan 24 2009, 01:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Inlove with Moto2 @ Jan 23 2009, 12:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi there everyone! Can i start downloading and answering the forms DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157 in(http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwfk1en.pdf) even without recieving a packet from the embassy yet? or should i wait for it before doing so? pls helpsmilie.gif me.


You can do that i don't see that a problem. Make sure when you do get the packet from the embassy to check if that is the same one that they require and your answers haven't change.


thank u so much. Goodluck!! rose.gif


QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Jan 24 2009, 01:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes yes.gif

You can find fillable ones here: http://travel.state....forms_1342.html

Moving this to Consulate/Embassy forum.



thank you so much!!!
GloriaLuvsMoto2FemalePhilippines2009-01-23 13:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVisa Forms...
Hi there everyone! Can i start downloading and answering the forms DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157 in(http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf) even without recieving a packet from the embassy yet? or should i wait for it before doing so? pls helpsmilie.gif me.

Edited by Inlove with Moto2, 23 January 2009 - 12:51 PM.

GloriaLuvsMoto2FemalePhilippines2009-01-23 12:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionmedical appointment
QUOTE (dale_trisha @ Jan 25 2009, 03:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For the appoint at St. Lukes. It is done on a first come first serve basis.
DS-157 you bring 2 to interivew but it needs to be validated that you have paid the visa fee.
When you schedule the interview she will get a letter. Otherwise everything can be obtained via the internet at the embassy web site
Since your a K1:
http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3238.html

The page reference above will include the validation info for the DS-157


Thank you so much.. Godbless
GloriaLuvsMoto2FemalePhilippines2009-01-24 14:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionmedical appointment
hi everyone! i got few questions again, i hope u guys can share your knowledge so ill be enlighten. thank you so much in advance.

1. How will i get a medical appointment at St. Lukes? will the consulate give me a sched to go there?

2. With DS-157, am i suppose to have answered copy of this aswell to be taken during the interview?

4.3)...What type of paperwork does the fiance(e) receive from the Consulate?
A...Exactly what gets sent will vary depending on the Consulate, but the first packet to arrive will most likely contain the following:

* DS-2001 (or OF-169 or UK/85) -- This is your main set of instructions. It is also a checklist of items required for the interview.
* OF-167 -- information sheet about financial responsibility. You may also receive an I-134 Affidavit of Support form.
* DS-230 or OF-230 Part 1 -- biographical data sheet.
* DS-156 -- Nonimmigrant visa application form
* DS-156K -- Nonimmigrant fiance(e) visa application
* DS-157 -- Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application (for all males between ages of 16 and 45)
* You may, at this time, receive medical exam information, and a list of required immunizations.
* DSL-1083 -- An information sheet about police certificates, military records and more.

im somewhat confused.. helpsmilie.gif

GloriaLuvsMoto2FemalePhilippines2009-01-24 13:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVisa Received!!!!!!
QUOTE (mich08 @ Jan 24 2009, 01:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey Everyone! Keeping you updated as promised....We're the ones who forgot the original of the birth certificate at the interview blush.gif ...but fear not, the 10 days to 2 weeks for the return of the passport containing the visa, predicted by the consulate, ended up being only 4 days!!! My fiance recieved the notice to pick up the package from DHL today, and just emailed the picture of the visa!!! So I'll see him in 8 days...God is so awesome kicking.gif



CONGRATULATIONS!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
GloriaLuvsMoto2FemalePhilippines2009-01-23 12:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPolice certificate query.. pls help me!!
QUOTE (tom_em @ Jan 25 2009, 03:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi, i guess you only need one w/c is the NBI CLEARANCE.. i don't think you need a lot.. or wait for some vj members here maybe they can give you the best advice. smile.gif


Thank you so much.. im in the process of gathering the documents in advance, just make sure i dont waste time while im waiting for the packet to arrive. Godbless you.
GloriaLuvsMoto2FemalePhilippines2009-01-25 02:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPolice certificate query.. pls help me!!
To my beloved kababayan who have gotten their Police cerificates before.. I just want to ask if Police certificate and Police clearance are the same thing over here in Phils unsure.gif ? If so, am i suppose to get one to where i live now? or both from where i live now and where i lived before. please help me. thank you so much in advance..

Goodluck to everyone!!

Edited by Inlove with Moto2, 25 January 2009 - 01:20 AM.

GloriaLuvsMoto2FemalePhilippines2009-01-25 01:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionQuestions about the medical exam and consent for K2


DEDixon, we have a case number that starts with "MNL". I thought that in order for her to get her medical exam she needs an "appointment letter" showing her interview date? So this is not necessary? She can get her medical now? Can a letter from the Father saying he's allowing the kids to go be enough to replace custody papers? Thanks for your help!

Also my Fiancee doesn't speak english well, this shouldn't be a problem right? The interview can be held in tagalog?

I appreciate everyones help!!

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try checking this site, i hope this helps regarding the custody thing. Goodluck

http://www.associati...ithChildren.pdf
GloriaLuvsMoto2FemalePhilippines2009-01-25 10:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionQuestions about the medical exam and consent for K2
QUOTE (Quagmire @ Jan 24 2009, 04:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello, we got our noa2 and can now schedule for an interview. I'm calling the embassy in manila on Monday to get a date but in the meantime have a couple of questions.

1. I read somewhere that my contact info is needed plus my SSN when she goes for her medical exam. Is this true? I mean, my SSN? With all of the problems with identity theft, it seems strange to me that it would be required at the medical exam.

2. My fiancee has two kids aged 11 and 12 yrs old. The last time they saw their father was probably when the oldest was 3 yrs old. What documentation is required for proof of sole custody? I don't even think they know where he lives to get his consent.

3. When I call to set up an interview date, I'll be looking for a date in March. I figure this gives us plenty of time for the medical exam, double check that we have all of the documents and maybe give me a little more time to get my w2's which I haven't gotten yet. If the interview is in March, will they require 2008 tax return? I can do the documents to show support now, it just won't have my taxes being up to date.

Thanks for all the help.
Magandang araw sa lahat at salamat sa tulong po!


GloriaLuvsMoto2FemalePhilippines2009-01-25 10:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionQuestions about the medical exam and consent for K2
QUOTE (Quagmire @ Jan 24 2009, 04:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello, we got our noa2 and can now schedule for an interview. I'm calling the embassy in manila on Monday to get a date but in the meantime have a couple of questions.

1. I read somewhere that my contact info is needed plus my SSN when she goes for her medical exam. Is this true? I mean, my SSN? With all of the problems with identity theft, it seems strange to me that it would be required at the medical exam.

2. My fiancee has two kids aged 11 and 12 yrs old. The last time they saw their father was probably when the oldest was 3 yrs old. What documentation is required for proof of sole custody? I don't even think they know where he lives to get his consent.

3. When I call to set up an interview date, I'll be looking for a date in March. I figure this gives us plenty of time for the medical exam, double check that we have all of the documents and maybe give me a little more time to get my w2's which I haven't gotten yet. If the interview is in March, will they require 2008 tax return? I can do the documents to show support now, it just won't have my taxes being up to date.

Thanks for all the help.
Magandang araw sa lahat at salamat sa tulong po!



2. try nyo mag inquire sa DSWD office baka they can give her advice on what to do or better yet mag tanong muna kyo sa lawyer. http://immigration.g...o...9&Itemid=37 I hope this somewhat helped. Goodluck po sa interview. God bless
GloriaLuvsMoto2FemalePhilippines2009-01-24 14:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPolice clearance for former OFW
QUOTE (jury @ Jan 26 2009, 03:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Inlove with Moto2 @ Jan 26 2009, 01:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Iam a former Overseas Contract Worker where i worked in a different country before for more than 6 mos. My question is should i get a Police clearance from consulate/embassy of that country over here in the Phils? Pls help me!!



yes!!!! checkout my timeline!!!!!

sorry to hear that. may i ask ano ba yung lacking na documents sayo? Did the CO was nice during the interview? dont worry theres this girl over here aswell that they didnt mentioned if she passed or not, she waited for few mos.. and now she in the US already. Stay positive. all is going to be well. goodluck
GloriaLuvsMoto2FemalePhilippines2009-01-26 07:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPolice clearance for former OFW
Iam a former Overseas Contract Worker where i worked in a different country before for more than 6 mos. My question is should i get a Police clearance from consulate/embassy of that country over here in the Phils? Pls help me!!
GloriaLuvsMoto2FemalePhilippines2009-01-26 01:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDS forms and signature
Hi!1 Its me again.. i got another question.

From my understanding i would need to sign and make copies of forms DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157 and DS-230. for me and my kid which is under K2. My question is since i will be the one to prepare the forms for my kid. Should i sign it in behalf of my daughter in Applicants signature or should i let her sign the documents? take her to interview and have her sign it infrom of the CO aswell? help!!! thank you in advance.
GloriaLuvsMoto2FemalePhilippines2009-01-25 10:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTo VJ members...
I saw how supportive members are over here, replying and giving advices to every post and inquiries there is. I just want to say Thank you for all goodness that each one shows. May God Bless everyone and I wish speedy process for all. good.gif biggrin.gif heart.gif
GloriaLuvsMoto2FemalePhilippines2009-01-26 21:25:00