Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Philippines	Packet 4 (Interview Packet) in the US Received..	I feel so screwed... Another Problem.. So ok.. What I submitted to NVC for my Affidavit of Support I-864 was my 2004, 2005, and 2006.. Which my 2006 was above poverty line. That is why I didn't need a co-sponsor. Now that I have an Interview on Feb 20. Do I need to show 2007 ITR also... I am afraid they might ask me for a co-sponsor and put my wife on AR.. unsure.gif I didn't make that much last year.. I am $600 short of the poverty line level.. I was thinking of not mentioning 2007 ITR since I didn't submit that for my I-864 plus W2 for 2007 are just being processed.. I was just lucky to get mine early, but bad luck to see that I didn't make much last year. sad.gif What should I do? UPDATE: As I was reading my wife's Packet 4 (Interview Packet) I saw this.. "If sponsor filed an I-864 (Affidavit of Support) AND provided the NVC with proof of an IRS Federal Income Tax Extension in lieu of a Federal Income Tax Return, the applicant must bring the sponsor's most recent Federal Income Tax Return to the visa interview."	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-19 21:31:00
Philippines	Packet 4 (Interview Packet) in the US Received..	Is this right? On the Interview Packet I received yesterday.. Upon reading it.. I don't see no Medical Date.. Just the Interview date.. Does that mean she can go to her Medical whenever she wants? Also can she use my copy for her Medical? I can fax/email this Packet to her?	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-19 08:10:00
Philippines	Pinoy Recipes	QUOTE (djturbo @ Jan 23 2008, 11:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (marie_9 @ Jan 23 2008, 09:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> my hubby love eating chicken adobo and my mom cooked it good but when he had a taste of chicken adobo in one hotel closed to our house, he started craving for its taste though my mother's cooking is good enough , I myself admit that the adobo in that hotel is really yummy.. does anybody know and can share here how to make chicken abodo more masarap? I DO! Am sure dat if you add a little bit more of love then its going to be more delicious hhehe!! Its just nothing but some SASON.. hehehehe.. Like the Puerto Ricans do it.. Heheheeh..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-23 23:38:00
Philippines	Packet 4 (Interview Notice) Beneficiary Version	Just wanted to share Packet 4 Beneficiary Version... This is the Interview packet our Spouse/Beneficiary gets weeks before the interview.. If you have received the Petitioner Version you will notice the difference.. Petitioner version has less information and comes from NVC. Beneficiary version has more information, thick packet, and it comes from USEM Manila.. Here.. This is exactly what they send you.. http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfirfe.pdf	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-24 14:03:00
Philippines	At my Interview	QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Jan 25 2008, 09:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have you tried calling the embassy? These administrative reviews are always so frustrating. They should just tell you what they are doing. uhhmmmnnn... They did.. Administrative Review = Case needs further review..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-25 11:01:00
Philippines	The wait after the interview (Manila)	QUOTE (jom @ Jan 24 2008, 12:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thats a very good and valid reason considering the long flight. If its your first time to travel outside the country you may want to include that too . Goodluck!! Yupz.. I will use that too.. I really have to accompany the wife going to the US. REASON: She gets travel sickness, She's traveling with our 2yrs old daughter (You know toddlers act), Luggage etc.. But I still wouldn't buy a a plane ticket before the Interview.. Just wanted to speed up the process and get the VISA asap!! Once the VISA in hand.. Then we can freely shop around and I can consider are case APPROVE!!	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-24 12:51:00
Philippines	The wait after the interview (Manila)	QUOTE (shallan @ Jan 24 2008, 06:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> [MY FIANCEE'S BOSS JUST GAVE HIM 2WEEKS OFF FROM WORK. AND HE HAS TO COMEBACK TO USA WITH US BECAUSE I CANNOT TRAVEL ALONE BECAUSE OUR DAUGHTER IS JUST ONE YEAR OLD + . CANT CARRY HER AND ALL OUR LUGGAGES ALONE LMAO!! Sounds like my prepared reason.. Actually we have a 2yrs old daughter..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-24 07:38:00
Philippines	The wait after the interview (Manila)	QUOTE (Longwait2 @ Jan 24 2008, 12:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Its ok just ask her to bring with her a letter address to the Consul for visa pick, state your reasons why you need to pick it up, just do not mention there due to flight schedule...Good Luck and God Bless! Cherry&John If you don't mention about flight.. What else is a good reason?	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-24 00:51:00
Philippines	The wait after the interview (Manila)	QUOTE (edp333 @ Jan 23 2008, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sorry to be negative here luv2uallday, but if it takes NSO a month to verify documents then why does the Embassy request we pay for document verification two weeks before interview? Poor planning and inefficiency are imperfections that are easily overcome. Basically its a system that's being tested.. But it looks like its not working.. They need to rethink another System.. I feel that they don't need this Docs Verification thing.. That is just plain insult to NVC.. Well for us CR-IR's I say, cause we stay with NVC longer than K-Visas.. In my opinion.. I think CR-IR shouldn't get hit with this Docs Verification process since our docs were already verified here in the US. I say it again.. Plain Insult to NVC!!	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-23 12:34:00
Philippines	Airline Travel	QUOTE (chuck_n_rose @ Jan 15 2008, 01:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for all the travel info. So, is it cheaper to purchase in PI or USA for 1 way ticket? Or is it the same? It depends.. In some cases it is cheaper in the Philippines due to travel agencies competition.. Or in some cases its cheaper in the US due to low seasonal fare.. Just read up on what me and djturbo discussed.. The bottom line is you gotta bargain around to find out which one is cheaper..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-15 14:15:00
Philippines	Airline Travel	QUOTE (djturbo @ Jan 15 2008, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok, I just got off the phone from the Agency and they gave me a good price too. All I have to do is simply convince my wife to go for this new day hehe. Cool.. Good To hear that djturbo!!	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-15 12:11:00
Philippines	Airline Travel	QUOTE (djturbo @ Jan 15 2008, 11:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah I been to their main office in Makati. Where did you find a fight from MNL to JFK so cheap? I tried calling here but no one will sell me Korean from MNL to Dallas. Wonder why?? Maybe I'll just have you purchase it there in NYC for us if that is where you purchase your wife's ticket.. I got the quote from my agency.. And yes the KAL website doesn't let you purchase tickets from MNL.. Well does prices are for my wife and daughter.. As for my ticket... I am flying NWA from JFK stop @ Minneapolis MN, then direct from MN to MNL.. Then coming back I am flying KAL.. I got my ticket from cousin's millage bonus.. She told me I can pay her when I come back when I'm ready.. Heheheheh!! You can call them.. Here.. United Travel World Agency 718-651-7138 Ask for Goldwyn.. Tell em I recommended you.. Also there is no problem purchasing it here.. Because their going to pick it up @ the KAL office in Ayala anyways.. Edited by Roserick, 15 January 2008 - 11:50 AM.	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-15 11:47:00
Philippines	Airline Travel	QUOTE (djturbo @ Jan 15 2008, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> WoW! YOu got a good price for your ticket. My wife asked abt a ticket in Angeles with Korean Airlines yesterday and they quoted her $870.. Are you also going to have your wife fly Korean "Roserick"??? No choice.. They have to.. In order for them to be with me on the return flight.. They have to fly Korean Air, cause that's my return flight.. So I should grab it? Also what's good about Korean Airlines is there is no fee to change your dates.. Also their main office is so easy to find.. Its along Ayala Ave..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-15 11:30:00
Philippines	Airline Travel	I inquired with my travel agent here... It sucks to know that I have no more choices.. Since I got my ticket already and my return flight is Korean Airline.. So I am stuck to whatever price they give me.. Got my wife and daughter a quote.. From MNL - JFK $770 for the adult $615 for the child Guys tell me if this is a good price?	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-15 11:12:00
Philippines	Airline Travel	How I wish we have Philippine Airline here in the East Coast..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-13 18:02:00
Philippines	Airline Travel	QUOTE (raquel_1208 @ Jan 10 2008, 06:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Purchase your tickets directly on the airline's website. My husband has been using www.evaair.com for the past 3 years. I have looked at hot e-fare section and so far the lowest price I could find for my daughter and me totals to $978.60 one way trip to Los Angeles with one-hour stop at Taipei. I have looked at PAL and it will cost us $1,278.80 to fly direct to LA, no stops. I don't think that's cheap.. Agencies tend to be more cheaper..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-10 19:39:00
Philippines	Airline Travel	What do you mean? What Agency or What Airline? If I were you I would shop around Philippines to get a good deal..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-09 15:05:00
Philippines	Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage	QUOTE (raquel_1208 @ Jan 24 2008, 07:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was referring to your statement about "the whole country is corrupt and money talks statement." It is what I experienced.. Even if I wanted to do things legally.. From Getting a Marriage License, Getting a passport, getting NSO documents, Getting a driver's license, etc.. Just getting off the plane at NAIA and passing CUSTOMS.. It is really sad.. But it is something that doesn't change overnight.. It already became a way of living. It goes back to Romans, Greek, etc.. So it is not new.. Oh well.. lets just move on and help the OP and give him advice that in this process there is hope and there is light at the end of the tunnel. Sorry for the Now lets get Edited by Roserick, 24 January 2008 - 07:51 PM.	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-24 19:49:00
Philippines	Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage	QUOTE (Russ61 @ Jan 24 2008, 06:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm only going to be there about three weeks. We've discussed it ad naseum...the possibility of her not getting a B2. We originally wanted her to come here for visit BEFORE we marry but it appears with all that I've read, getting a B2 might be terribly difficult for someone who owns no property or is not a business owner...even if her visit is only for three weeks and does not include marriage plans. That is why we felt marriage in Philippines was probably going to be the most logical route, followed by K3 process. However, I don't want to cut it so close that our civil ceremony literally is on the tarmac while my plane is taxing on the runway en route back to Manila and the states. I could of chosen to pursue a Filipina with a college degree or business owner with more ties to her country than one could shake a stick at but I fell in love with a girl who supports her entire family (father is deceased) by working at a fish market and truth be told, I wouldn't change one thing. I can hear this woman's footsteps from the other side of the world, that's how much I love my girl. It's going to make it more difficult for us to be together based on the sparsity of her ownings but given enough time, even the most stubborn mulberry leaf turns to silk. I know it sounds easy to say.. "Just for 3 weeks, I will make sure she comes back to Philippines" But in reality it is one of the hardest thing.. I put the blame on Filipinos who gets granted with B2 and choose to not comeback to Philippines.. But then again they have their story.. It is really hard to live in Philippines. I guess you just have to ride to process like what all we did here.. Good Luck on your journey.. God is great.. You won't even notice time passing by and you guys will be together soon. Don't lose hope!!	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-24 19:45:00
Philippines	Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage	QUOTE (raquel_1208 @ Jan 24 2008, 06:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just want to add that the whole country is not corrupt. The only corrupt family that is widely known in the country is The Macapagal-Arroyo family. Please don't go spreading words that you really have no knowledge about. Huh.. How do you know? Do you have proof? Or you heard it from ABS-CBN? Then I say.. Don't go accusing people if you have no proof.. Lets just say you do.. Then why are they still in power? Just my 2cent..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-24 19:37:00
Philippines	Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage	QUOTE (raquel_1208 @ Jan 24 2008, 06:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Roserick please don't generalize. Not all government office is corrupt. I'm offended because I used to work in the government also and we were not corrupt. The judge that granted my annulment was not corrupt because my daughter and I have to go through a lot just to get what we have right now. Ok ok fine.. If you feel that way about it... No Pun intended.. What I say is my opinion... Just like yours by saying its not...	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-24 19:32:00
Philippines	Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage	QUOTE (jom @ Jan 24 2008, 06:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And you just wrote above that the whole country is corrupt.. It is what it is.. Can't do nothing about it.. Everything there is about Money... If you want thing to get done ASAP.. Let money be your guidance..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-24 18:12:00
Philippines	Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage	QUOTE (jom @ Jan 24 2008, 04:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> To Roserick . . . . Out of curiousity. . . .did you and your wife get your marriage license on the same day you applied for it? Myla We were gonna.. But the mayor was out of town and no one will sign for it.. So We ended up getting it 3 days after we applied.. My father in law knew the mayor in my wife's town.. So as my last name speaks for itself.. (MACAPAGAL)	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-24 16:16:00
Philippines	Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage	QUOTE (Russ61 @ Jan 24 2008, 02:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (edp333 @ Jan 24 2008, 11:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It is required to take a family planning seminar. Isn't this a requirement for a church ceremony only? Thanks for the help and info! That's another seminar from the church.. If you guys are planning to have a church wedding in the Philippines.. But the family planning seminar is a requirement to obtain a marriage license.. But like I said money can bypass all that.. Won't even cost you much..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-24 14:11:00
Philippines	Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage	QUOTE (Russ61 @ Jan 24 2008, 11:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Fantastic website and a wealth of information...thanks to all for your contributions. I have a quick question that the search engine can't seem to resolve. Once I submit my Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage to the registar's office in the city of my fiance (Bacolod City), it is written that there is a 10-day waiting period before a license is issued. Does this mean I have to return to the registar's office to pick UP the marriage license or will they mail it to her address? I'd much rather pick up because I will only be in the country for 21 days and I'm nervous that I won't get the license in time to actually have our ceremony. We're trying to make contingency plans to have the ceremony there in case her B2 is denied. She does not have property ownership (though she pays all the bills for her family including rent, utility, etc) but does have one small child (two-year-old). I would like to think a 20-day visit to the US while leaving a child behind proves strong ties to return to the island but who knows? I want her to come here for a visit but NOT to marry. We'll do that with either a K1 (here) or K3 (marry there). Any comments on either case above? Thanks everyone! I don't remember Local Civil Registry delivering Marriage License.. So YES the only way to get it is to pick it up.. You know since The whole country is corrupt.. You can get that marriage license the same day.. (Money Talks) You can even skip the marriage counseling.. (For the Price) Having a child in the Philippines and leaving them behind does not give you a reason to have strong ties to the country.. Heck alot of parents abandoned their kids for a new life abroad.. Strong ties meaning.. A high Paying Job, Numerous Properties and businesses, etc.. Edited by Roserick, 24 January 2008 - 11:29 AM.	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-24 11:27:00
Philippines	Visa In Hand	QUOTE (mossycouple @ Jan 24 2008, 10:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Now I can say that my K1 journey is over. I got my Visa today! I am so happy, no more worries, anxieties, hey, I should open a bottle of champagne, CHEERS!!! Thank you for all the help fellow vj'rs and to the rest who are still on the process, Good luck to all of you.......... No its not.. You will come back for your AOS.. Just kidding.. CONGRATULATION!!	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-24 22:26:00
Philippines	finally	Hey man!! CONGRATULATION... Its good to finally see you on the Case Complete Club.. Hehehehe.. Still hoping you can still get a run for Feb Interview.. If not March is still good.. What a Journey eh...	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-25 11:54:00
Philippines	Funny Schedule	My wife too.. Medical date Feb 20, 2008 (12am) Interview date Feb 20, 2008 (8:30am) NICE!! LMAO.. Edited by Roserick, 24 January 2008 - 07:56 AM.	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-24 07:55:00
Philippines	4 WORKING DAYS I RECEIVE MY VISA	Congratulation!! I like the confidence... Thank You for sharing your Interview Experience.. More power to you..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-24 14:55:00
Philippines	Do we need to present the 2007 ITR during the interview?	QUOTE (mel_keikilani @ Jan 24 2008, 08:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ohh sorry!!! nah youll be fine!!!!!! in my case his 2006 below P-line thats why ill show his 2007 ITR!!!!! dnt show ur ITR 2007!!! only your 2006! okay???? Yupzz Plus I'm preparing a co-sponsor.. Just to be prepared..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-24 21:02:00
Philippines	Do we need to present the 2007 ITR during the interview?	QUOTE (mel_keikilani @ Jan 24 2008, 08:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yah there you go!!!!! my source right then!!!! ill bring my fiance 2007 to be safe .... they wont ask 2006 unless if you have 2007 ,..... your killing me here... That's the problem.. I hope they don't ask for my 07.. Last year I went below the P-Line.. I hope they will just ask for my 06.. Since its the one that I submitted to NVC and I am above P-Line on that year.	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-24 20:52:00
Philippines	Do we need to present the 2007 ITR during the interview?	QUOTE (mel_keikilani @ Jan 24 2008, 08:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> according to my source heheh I know.. I filled mine the 16th and got my refund already.. And YES! Electronically.	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-24 20:44:00
Philippines	Do we need to present the 2007 ITR during the interview?	QUOTE (mel_keikilani @ Jan 24 2008, 08:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yah 2007 filing start on jan 22 and u can file it electronically and get it immediately!! tell me bout it.. Got my refund already..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-24 20:35:00
Philippines	Do we need to present the 2007 ITR during the interview?	Someone had told me the 2006 is still the latest ITR until the April deadline for filing 07 W2. I feel screwed myself.. Our interview is for Feb 20th and my 07 ITR is below the P-Line.. The only thing I can think of right now is prepare a co-sponsor.. So far so good the CR-IR interviews that I have asked told me Consul hasn't asked for Financial docs on their interview..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-24 07:50:00
Philippines	Anyone can confirm please???!!!	QUOTE (Sheriff Uling @ Jan 28 2008, 04:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I hope that it's true because the USCs don't really contribute much to interview anyway besides taking up space. The visa interview is about the beneficiary and not the USC. Besides, it's rare that the CO even addresses the USC beyond hello, how are you, and have a nice day. I say let the USCs wait in the lobby. I know that it's a huge relief to be accompanied by the petitioner (I get that). However, I have not read that the policy has changed, but it would not surprise me. Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling p.s. The USC is allowed to accompany the beneficiary for the AOS stages of the process (once the beneficiary arrives in the states). I feel you.. Like SLEC rule.. They don't let anyone in other than the person that is going to have Medical.. I think they should do a trade rule.. Not allow petitioner or partner @ the Interview trade if for VISA Pick Up? How is that? Edited by Roserick, 28 January 2008 - 01:43 PM.	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-28 13:42:00
Philippines	My wonderful medical experience at SLEC - Dec 12 and 13, 2007	QUOTE (beng_and_carl @ Jan 24 2008, 12:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> marie_9, alright then. call the embassy and ask them if they can deliver your packet to you coz you are the applicant, not your fiance. you may also print the schedule on-line and present it to SLEC and even to the embassy for your interview if you won't be able to receive your packet or appointment letter from them. and please lang... PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY THE K1 GUIDE posted by Sheriff Uling to avoid these confusions... actually, i was surprised that there's an argument going on on this post. PEACE! SPREAD LOVE!!! Please before you direct marie_9 to be reading some guides makes sure to check what type of visa she's applying.. Your recommending her to read the K1 guide. What does it got to do with CR-IR? K Visas and CR-IR can be different.. Like you may have your appointment for K Visa Interview on March and your case is already with the USEM.. My wife's interview is on the 20th.. and guess what.. It just left NVC today.. Meaning there is no info for us @ the USEM website.. Edited by Roserick, 24 January 2008 - 12:45 AM.	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-24 00:41:00
Philippines	My wonderful medical experience at SLEC - Dec 12 and 13, 2007	QUOTE (marie_9 @ Jan 24 2008, 12:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ok thanks.. but sad to say, my hubby's packet 4 only includes interview schedule, no medical. it will work anyways i hope. salamat Its because your hubby's Packet 4 came from NVC.. Yours will come from Manila USEM.. Don't lose hope.. Yours will come with a Medical Date..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-24 00:32:00
Philippines	My wonderful medical experience at SLEC - Dec 12 and 13, 2007	QUOTE (alexandra8886 @ Jan 23 2008, 07:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> an email has already forwarded to St. Lukes Hospital.. it will be better if you have the link of the ACTUAL applicant who experienced such incident.. so in any case, i just quoted what you posted here in the forum...and hopefully we'll get response from them very soon.. so this issue will be clarify.. Thank You.. Looking forward for the response..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-23 19:18:00
Philippines	My wonderful medical experience at SLEC - Dec 12 and 13, 2007	QUOTE (alexandra8886 @ Jan 23 2008, 06:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> how come you reacted in such way Roserick? Did i say anything wrong? we're just clarifying things here..for the interest of those applicants who haven't had medical exam...like you..right? I was kidding in the mood I showed , My bad if you took it the wrong way.. I was just upset that I couldn't find my proof.. I myself is trying to help too.. Trying to debunk this story.. I hope your right about this Early Medical.. Like I said.. My wife is going for an early medical too.. I have congratulated the OP many times regarding her excellent advice and reviews.. Might not be in this thread, but I did.. Again.. CONGRATULATION to the OP and Thank You for sharing your views about your journey..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-23 19:06:00
Philippines	My wonderful medical experience at SLEC - Dec 12 and 13, 2007	QUOTE (alexandra8886 @ Jan 23 2008, 05:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> it will be a lot better if you can give the link of such thread..anyway, it is indeed a very strange situation - REFUSAL OF EARLY MEDICAL EXAMINATION. before i arranged some details for my early medical examination (such as hotel accommodation) i personally called the SLEC & the lady told me that THERE'S NO PROBLEM ON HAVING MEDICAL EXAMINATION EARLIER ON THE SPECIFIED DATE.. but what you're telling is CURRENTLY HAPPENING RIGHT NOW, then I suggest that any applicant (specially whose very far from Manila)& experienced such incident (rudeness from SLEC's guard) better take note of the guard's complete name (as well as date & time of duty). Then call the SLEC administrative department & inform them about the incident..Remember, we paid for such very expensive medical examination fee & we are not entitle of rudeness treatment (unless somebody did a truly hideous thing) Refusing somebody not to take early medical examination (which is very rampant) is not just as easy as hearing Guard's NO. It incorporates MONEY & TIME.. Now with regards to the schedule thing..you have a point there..But as how i see things... Schedule is created to organize numerous applicants, though SLEC gives option to the applicants to take early medical examination since a lot of possible issues may arise after the tests. It’s a case to case basis on the applicants that why there’s an option. SLEC knew that not all filipinos are consistent in medical check-up. One SLEC nurse told me, there was once a family of 4 (1 mother & 3 kids)..the oldest kid is 14 years old but still it was kid's first time to have vaccines & its thru SLEC. I'm trying to find it.. I swear I remember that applicant.. She had to bypass the guard and ask the receptionist inside if she can do early medical... From begging and explaining to the SLEC receptionist that she came from far away.. The receptionist finally granted the medical.. It was the guard that refused for the early medical.. Also we even discussed in the thread about not calling SLEC because in some point they don't allow Early Medical.. We just replied and gave advice to just show up and don't even call.. Because if you call people there that pick up the phone just follow protocol.. Its sort of like a YES or NO answer.. The lesson here is.. Not everyone has a fairytale story @ SLEC... Good Luck!! Edited by Roserick, 23 January 2008 - 05:29 PM.	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-23 17:27:00