Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
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
Philippines	My wonderful medical experience at SLEC - Dec 12 and 13, 2007	QUOTE (alexandra8886 @ Jan 23 2008, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> this is the first time to see this kind information - REFUSAL FOR EARLY MEDICAL EXAMINATION (showing a document with specified medical date) where did you get this information, Roserick? Any specific thread you might want to post here... As per my experience.. I did (as well as my daughter's) my medical examination earlier on the specified date in the Packet 4. I showed to the guard the enclosed letter in Packet 4 which clearly stated the dates of medical examination & interview. I NEVER had a problem on that.. Do you have any reference with this reply? I think it will be a better help for new applicants to have their awareness in such case if you can post any specific thread that experienced refusal in advance medical examination.. Just a thought.... and oh by the way..congratulations to beng&carl.. such a good job in posting a well-detailed medical exam experience... I remember seeing it somewhere here in the Philippine forum last month or so.. That a applicant got denied for a Early Medical and was told to follow the date that was listed on the Interview letter.. I was even upset when she was saying that the Guard was even sarcastic about it.. Saying that is why there is date of medical, so you can follow em.. To me.. It kind of make sense though.. What is the date for if not to be followed, might as well take it off and replace it with 2-3 weeks before interview.. Just my 2cent.. I'm not against it.. It is just a clear opinion.. My wife is going for an early Medical as well..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-23 16:37:00
Philippines	My wonderful medical experience at SLEC - Dec 12 and 13, 2007	QUOTE (marie_9 @ Jan 23 2008, 09:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I didn't get my packet yet but my husband got his already, is our package not the same? cuz he got his but no medical date and no appointment letter. I read in some post that husbands who receives packet first send a copy to their wife in the Phil. since mails here in the Phil is always delayed.. I heard either forms they will accept @ the SLEC... As long as it has an Interview date.. Heck they accept the one that you print from the USEM website.. Which has so little information.. You know what.. The forms that we got without a Medical Date is even better than the form with the Medical date.. If you come in for a early Medical at SLEC, the guard will look at your form if he sees that there is a Medical date, he can refuse your request for Early Medical.. He can tell you to follow the date that's listed on the Interview letter which is not good cause it is a week before the Interview. If you show up there with the Interview date form without a Medical date.. I don't see a reason for refusal? Since your showing a US document with a Interview date.. I have read some VJ members getting refused for early medical.. that they had to beg the receptionist that they came from far far away province in just wanted to get the medical over with. I don't know if I make sense.. But that's just my 2cents.. Edited by Roserick, 23 January 2008 - 11:42 AM.	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-23 11:39:00
Philippines	My wonderful medical experience at SLEC - Dec 12 and 13, 2007	QUOTE (marie_9 @ Jan 23 2008, 07:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Diba.. and how come our packet doesn't include appointment letter for the medical, not even a medical exam date!! what to give then to the guard is he ask for an appointment letter? that is my question.. I think does are our packet.. I think your packet will be similar to ours.. If you checked.. Our packet came from the NVC.. I think your packet will come from the USEM manila. Our packet didn't even contain any SLEC info.. and the packet that the beneficiaries has been getting includes SLEC info.. So I say similar appointment letter.. Not the same..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-23 08:15:00
Philippines	My wonderful medical experience at SLEC - Dec 12 and 13, 2007	QUOTE (marie_9 @ Jan 23 2008, 07:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> but I think they receive an appointment letter also and that's what am asking about.. Oh.. My bad.. YES!! All Beneficiaries gets Packet 4... One way or another..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-23 07:46:00
Philippines	My wonderful medical experience at SLEC - Dec 12 and 13, 2007	QUOTE (marie_9 @ Jan 23 2008, 02:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi beng and carl.. pls make it clear to me what kind of APPOINTMENT LETTER is that, u said its from the USE? is that really an appointment letter for the medical exam? Am asking this because my husband (in US) received the Packet 4 but no medical date and no appointment letter like that for the medical. Am just really confused cuz i always in medical experience posts that the guard will ask for that appointment letter. Well your are asking a K-Visa applicant... Their Packet 4 arrive in the Philippines 1st before IR-CR.. It can be different..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-23 07:42:00
Philippines	What's Class C in X-Ray Result?	QUOTE (Sha and Scott @ Jan 29 2008, 12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I had my medical last week and when I was already at the releasing section, I saw my file with a "Class C" tagged on the folder. What does it mean? Anybody in here who has an idea? Thanks. If they didn't put you on hold on the releasing.. I don't think its anything for you to worry about.. Maybe its a SLEC terminology.. Or some type of Visa classification on their part..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-29 13:35:00
Philippines	No identification - philippines - taken by agency	QUOTE (vbtbmrt @ Jan 29 2008, 05:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> just hope the bussiness was legit and didnt take her ID and passport and are off pretending its her. ID theft hope you get it straighen out good luck You mean Identity theft?	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-29 19:28:00
Philippines	I can't believe..Got the Feb. 28th interview	WoW.. Very unusual for K Visas that I find here.. Congrats to both of you!! Good Luck on the Interview!!	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-30 00:57:00
Philippines	Govt to close down NAIA Terminal 1	QUOTE (mikeandlani @ Jan 30 2008, 09:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> the masterplan has been existing since Ramos' time. how long did it take to construct the new NLEX? how about the roads going to the airport? as it is now it wont be able to accommodate much traffic. unless GMA can make miracles and construct superhighways like those existing in thailand and malaysia in the next 12 months, i very much doubt the transfer to be in place in 2009....plus 2010 is an election year, doubtful if funds would be spent for that airport project. the problem with the philippines is we spend so much time politicking....we live and breathe it. hence, not much is done. its really a shame considering that our country has been blessed with abundant natural resources...if only.... toll booths? that isnt due to GMA Roserick, its privately run by the Lopez' group. the government had to adopt the BOT scheme otherwise there wont be any semblance of a transport system. the LRT, MRT are all under BOT (build-operate and transfer). i'm not saying GMA has done nothing for the country, she has. but there are just too many graft and corruption (courtesy of the FG-Mike Arroyo) that stalls her government from executing much needed changes. I heard NAIA Terminal 3 is built and ready to go.. But its not owned by the govt.. Its owned by some German company..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-30 21:40:00
Philippines	Govt to close down NAIA Terminal 1	QUOTE (mikeandlani @ Jan 30 2008, 07:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (rjp44 @ Jan 31 2008, 08:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Believe it when you see it......LOL. it will be awhile before the transfer. there's just no infrastructure to support this plan...the financial districts are in the Metro, how then will they support the regular business flyers without fast and efficient transportation as well as roads to and from the Metro??? You haven't heard the ongoing construction of train service? The govt bought my uncle's land 2 yrs ago because its blocking the soon to be rail way system.. The plan will start from Subic to clarke, Clarke to Manila.. I'm telling you Pres. GMA really put alot of budget in her hometown of Pampanga.. Are toll booths are like the one here in the US automatic ticketing.. Pampanga has really improved to become a city.. If you want to talk about infrastructure I think they do.. Try reading the wikipedia link I posted above... The problem with Philippines is Everything is in Manila.. You want a job? Where do you go? Manila.. You need important Documents. Where do you go? Manila, You want Good Education? Manila, Everything is in Manila.. That's not good.. You bomb Manila and Philippines is History!! Unlike the US there are city in every states..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-30 20:20:00
Philippines	Govt to close down NAIA Terminal 1	QUOTE (mikeandlani @ Jan 30 2008, 07:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (rjp44 @ Jan 31 2008, 08:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Believe it when you see it......LOL. it will be awhile before the transfer. there's just no infrastructure to support this plan...the financial districts are in the Metro, how then will they support the regular business flyers without fast and efficient transportation as well as roads to and from the Metro??? You haven't heard the ongoing construction of train service? The govt bought my uncle's land 2 yrs ago because its blocking the soon to be rail way system.. The plan will start from Subic to clarke, Clarke to Manila.. I'm telling you Pres. GMA really put alot of budget in her hometown of Pampanga.. Are toll booths are like the one here in the US automatic ticketing.. Pampanga has really improved to become a city..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-30 20:13:00
Philippines	Govt to close down NAIA Terminal 1	QUOTE (lirachadsbaby @ Jan 30 2008, 03:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> the government spent billions for the Pampanga airport and I think it should really be used. I heard the construction is still goin on. Airport is already open.. They already have some International Flights that are active.. Airport Code CRK Asiana has regular flights from Seoul Incheon to Clark.. My friend flew from JFK NYC via Asiana, to Incheon then transferred to a different flight Incheon to Clarke.. http://en.wikipedia....ational_Airport	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-30 16:07:00
Philippines	Govt to close down NAIA Terminal 1	That's more better for me.. I live in Pampanga... Hehehe!! Meaning just 20 mins away from home..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-30 14:50:00
Philippines	January Interview at US Embassy Manila	QUOTE (Tim Y @ Jan 24 2008, 12:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Roserick @ Jan 23 2008, 10:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey Tim.. I just notice your return flight is actually my wife's interview date.. COOL!! Ya I noticed that too We will be thinking about you two .. Yeah.. Wish us luck!! And we will be feeling jealous knowing that you guys are on the plane back.. Have a safe flight!!	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-24 01:00:00
Philippines	January Interview at US Embassy Manila	Hey Tim.. I just notice your return flight is actually my wife's interview date.. COOL!!	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-24 00:54:00
Philippines	January Interview at US Embassy Manila	QUOTE (rjp44 @ Jan 23 2008, 11:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Our good luck continues. My wife received her visa at her office less than 48 hours aftre we left the embassy. If it's a help to anyone, we paid the document verification fee about 4 weeks before the interview. Now it's time to invite her family, order the suckling pig and ice down the San Mig. We won't return for a while though. She has work to wrap up and I'm sure enjoying this weather compared to the cold of Ohio during this month and next. Thanks for the Congrats on the interview. WoW!! 48hrs.. Like LheddyJoe... God.. I am so jealous..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-23 23:37:00
Philippines	January Interview at US Embassy Manila	QUOTE (rjp44 @ Jan 23 2008, 12:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My wife's visa was appoved 1-22 and we wee told we should have it within 7 days. I don't even mind that we weren't ask for one piece of proog that I had so dilligently checked for completeness and organized. We were ask only a few quesions, mostly about where and how long ago we met, at both the pre-screening window and in the interview with the CO. We won't be on much until after we return just before Easter, but will be back to help all that we can in their journey. Best of luck to all who have upcominmg interviews and those awaiting the various approvals during the journey. WoW!! Congratulation Bob!! I am very happy for you my friend and your wife.. So tell me.. Did they asked about Financial Docs? Such as the issue that I am having? You think I should worry about it? Again Congratulation.. Wish us luck!! I hope I will have some San Miguel with you when I get there!!	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-23 01:05:00
Philippines	January Interview at US Embassy Manila	Everybody!!! I just spoke to my neighbor.. Our Guru Miss Rina!! She would like to greet everyone Hello, and wanted to tell everyone She misses all you guys so much!! You know who you are.. And Congrats to everyone that got approved and visa in hand.. She also would like to tell all of you her apologies for not logging on for such a long time.. She has been busy with family and work, and would try her best to visit us here in VJ. Because she misses all the VJ family.. Edited by Roserick, 22 January 2008 - 08:52 PM.	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-22 20:51:00
Philippines	January Interview at US Embassy Manila	Looking forward for the CR-IR January Interview Result/Experience.. Good Luck All.. Especially a good friend rjp44!! Keep us updated....	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-22 11:00:00
Philippines	January Interview at US Embassy Manila	QUOTE (beng_and_carl @ Jan 21 2008, 07:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> my VJ family, let me announce to you that I RECEIVED MY VISA TODAY!!! wwwwwwooooooooohhhhhoooo!!! PRAISE GOD for all eternity! CONGRATS Beng!! We your VJ family are very happy for you.. We wish you a safe flight and a wonderful life with your hubby in the US.	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-21 07:37:00
Philippines	January Interview at US Embassy Manila	QUOTE (jayzar @ Jan 20 2008, 08:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i was interviewed jan 16, delbros texted jan 18, visa packet delivered jan 19. no doc verification for me, USEM said. (sayang 650 ko dun ah!) but its okay, it is for my peace of mind naman Thanks Jyz.. Wish us Luck!!	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-20 08:13:00
Philippines	phone cards	QUOTE (akolangpo @ Nov 29 2007, 10:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh gees, this thread made me think.. We also used phone cards but he bought his phone card thru the net when he run out of cards or calling time. but we also communicate thru snail mail, and emial as well. On my part i think its late for us to open international account since the NVC already sent our paper to the USEM im just waiting for the date of my medical and interview date. Snail mails are good, So as emails.. Start printing does emails.. Tell your partner to pull the transaction from the website on where he bought em.. Print the transaction receipt.. Or His bank statements.. Proof that he's been buying phonecards online.. Edited by Roserick, 29 November 2007 - 12:51 PM.	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-11-29 12:48:00
Philippines	phone cards	Don't you guys think its too late now? Cause what if the interview is next month and your just doing this now? Its like trying to convince them that you did it.. but the dates doesn't sound amusing.. I mean I am going to put myself on the Consul's shoe... I would ask.. Why are your call logs so recent? Anything older?	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-11-29 00:37:00
Philippines	phone cards	www.startec.com This one is nice too.. I tried them for couple a months.. And guess what.. They still have my detailed bill on their site in PDF format.. I can print them out tomorrow!!	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-11-28 22:32:00
Philippines	phone cards	QUOTE (foxyroxy @ Nov 28 2007, 08:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i hope you can share with me your experience with owtel. are there any other options i have to prove our long distance relationship? Yeah I still recommend OWTEL even if I'm not with them no more.. The reason for my cancellation was at one time it was late @ night and I needed to call my wife but I had reach my max usage. I wanted to pay it off, but they told me I can't use it till tomorrow morning which made me upset and canceled my service. I know it was foolish of me, but I was desperate to get in touch with my wife that time.. What's good about their service is you can put limitation on your max usage. So you don't go haywire using their service. Plus you can add to use your mobile phone to call Philippines. Filipino customer service.. here is the link.. www.owtel.com	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-11-28 22:08:00
Philippines	phone cards	QUOTE (RandyandRina @ Nov 28 2007, 01:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> See if you would be interested with this phone company: http://www.owtel.com/ they offer call logs for every call made. I use to be a member with them.. They screwed up my bill. So i canceled. Let me check my closet if I can still find my bills from them.. I hope I haven't shred them..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-11-28 14:05:00
Philippines	phone cards	Let me BUMP your question... Since we kinda have the same situation.. But I am on IR-1 Visa though. My wife is not good with computers, We talk on the phone alot but using phone cards, I duplicated my Banking card to send to her so I don't have to remit money and pay remittance fee she can just take money from my card whenever she needs em. How should we do on this? This is all we have for our proof when she goes on her interview *Well she has a Bank Account that's on her marriage Name which is my last name. *We bought a motor bike and we have the loan on Joint me and her. *Pictures of us with our daughter *Greeting Cards, letters.. *Our Daughter's US Passport, and Consular Birth Certificate.	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-11-28 13:49:00
Philippines	dont bring PIRATED and FAKE bags	Here take this advice.. When you bring Fake DVD's to the US.. There is 1 legal loop hole around the illegally of it.. Make sure have a laptop on your carry on baggage, Put the fake DVD's with your Laptop baggage.. Make sure remove the DVD covers and transfer them to a blank empty disc case. Customs Officer ask you what are does disks.. Tell them their your Personal Properties.. Photos, Softwares, Data, etc. They can't tell you to open them up on your laptop. That's against their jurisdiction. Its not like they caught you with drugs or illegal stuff on your baggage for them to have a search on your baggage.	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-11-30 12:00:00
Philippines	dont bring PIRATED and FAKE bags	The bottom line is the law is there but it seems like its invincible and its impossible to work due to many loopholes to get out of it.. Like what rika60607 was saying.. If you are filling out the Custom Declaration.. Claim your baggage all Personal Effects.. Means their all yours. Not intended for re-sale.. They are not going to harass you of what you have in the box, if you didn't declare any suspicious items like food or stuff..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-11-10 16:25:00
Philippines	dont bring PIRATED and FAKE bags	QUOTE (RandyandRina @ Nov 10 2007, 10:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There is an international trading law that prohibits buying pirated or fake DVDs or any goods, especailly when transporting them internationally. Even here in the US, anyone who is caught selling them will be punishable under these federal laws. Definitely not in NYC... Hhehehehe.. Knock offs seller are actively selling even if cops are around..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-11-10 16:11:00
Philippines	dont bring PIRATED and FAKE bags	For a US Citizen they can't do this.. I know my rights.. and I'm allowed to declare my property Personal Effects.. If they would start doing this to Americans.. Might as well call the country Soviet of the USA.. They can't arrest you for buying knock offs.. The original manufacturer can just warn you that knockoffs easily break.. That's about it..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-11-10 10:11:00
Philippines	Breaking News!	Its only for a day..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-11-29 13:31:00
Philippines	january interviews	WoW.. They have January already.. I hope and wish we will be put on February.. Good Luck to all and CONGRATS!!	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-11-21 01:06:00
Philippines	Need to stay in PI more than 21 days	I never had to do that.. I'm an American Citizen.. Well I was naturalized.. I was born in the Philippines.. So my question is.. My daughter was born in the Philppines 2yrs ago.. I got her US passport last year from the USEM. Does that mean she has to pay Over Staying Fee?	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-11-30 13:50:00
Philippines	Need to stay in PI more than 21 days	I don't get this.. ??????	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-11-30 12:42:00
Philippines	Need to stay in PI more than 21 days	Ok.. I'm an American Citizen.. Whenever I go to Philippines the shortest I stay is 30 days.. (Come on now, I live in NYC) That's the other side of the world.. At least give me some time to recover from Jetlag and enjoy myself.. Hehehe.. I don't remember of getting any extensions or what so ever... Even for the longest I stayed 3 months.. Never had a problem.. Just come and go..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-11-30 11:29:00
Philippines	Just got married, we are having a hard time apart	QUOTE (irene @ Dec 2 2007, 10:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> When my husband filed for K3 , he just bring the copy from the local civil registrar of our marriage certificate and my NSO copy of bc . Im just not sure about the CR1/IR1 case Its actually the same thing.. I think NVC is the only one that wants Original Docs to submit..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-12-02 12:01:00
Philippines	Just got married, we are having a hard time apart	QUOTE (martinbr @ Dec 2 2007, 06:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for everyones support on this. I have to accept the fact this is going to be a very slow process. I am bracing myself for around a year in a half of waiting or more. I mean what am going to do? It's out of my hands. But I have a question about the marriage certificates. Do I have to send in original copies or can I just send in a copy of her marriage and birth certificate? I have everything ready to go but have been waiting on them to process the true certified copies over at the NSO office. They said it would take around 3-6 weeks to process. thanks, Martin To file for I-130.. Copies from the Original NSO docs..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-12-02 09:06:00
Philippines	Just got married, we are having a hard time apart	I am in the same situation for 2yrs now.. What do I do to keep me busy? #1. Work, Work, Work... #2. $2 phone card a day.. Or subscribe with a Long Distance carrier. You will need the proof on the interview process.. #3. I go to the gym to forget problems and homesickness.. I hope you find these helpful..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-12-02 00:18:00