ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesFee Increase for Visa?
Same with IR/CR.. Fee will increase $20 more.

IV fee bill from $380 - $400 will take effect on Jan 2008...

So the question is.. On these fee increase.. Do we have to pay the difference on the Interview date?

Or who ever have paid already are off the hook?
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2007-12-31 12:23:00
PhilippinesPassport/visa required for CFO Seminar?
I recommend just do it all in one shot when you get your Visa..
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2007-12-26 12:33:00
PhilippinesParents here...can our 2yrs.old daughter come with her mom when the K1 approve?
If the father of the child is a USC and the father have stayed in the US for more than 5yrs..

Yes the father can acknowledge the child to be automatically USC.. But you have to apply that from the USEM Manila.

You have to show proof of the father being in the Philippines on the time the child was conceive.
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2007-12-31 12:13:00
PhilippinesStill waiting for papers.
Johnny Air is cheap and reliable too.. Just don't know what's the cause of delay..
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-03 14:18:00
PhilippinesStill waiting for papers.
No Its not mandatory...

I will go to the Philippines for my wife's interview.. Despite with the same situation you are having..

Reasons..

This could be my last trip to the Philippines for a very very long time... (We need to save up some money and work)

She's taking our 2yrs old daughter.. (You know toddlers)

She gets sick on traveling Land, Sea, Air... (I am just worried for the both of them if that happens)

So I am not taking any chances.. I will go there for her interview and we will come back to the US together.
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-03 10:26:00
PhilippinesHelp for fiancee in Manila
QUOTE (stu123 @ Jan 3 2008, 03:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello every one

I was wondering if any body knew of a reliable fiancée assistance service in Manila. I've just got engaged, and my wife to be lives in Manila and she needs assistance with her paper work and such. It's very difficult and time consuming to help from over here. Can anybody help me with this?

thanks
stu123


Well we can guide and then guide her.. How is that?

You just let us know what she needs and we can tell you where to get it, then you can tell her.

Edited by Roserick, 03 January 2008 - 04:06 PM.

RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-03 16:06:00
PhilippinesMail Delay in the Philippines
My wife had used FEDEX to send me important docs all the time..

I use Johnny Air to send her stuff..
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-04 00:20:00
PhilippinesJust wanted to share how MEAN!! USEM employees.
QUOTE (rjp44 @ Dec 28 2007, 05:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I mean it tried to add itself to the list of trusted sites in IE. I have enough safety guards set up so that I am warned, but if you don't and visited the site, look in your trusted zone sites to see if it's there.


Well I use firefox I think its pretty safer compare to IE..

When using IE, I feel like jumping on a pool with full of sharks..
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2007-12-28 21:47:00
PhilippinesJust wanted to share how MEAN!! USEM employees.
QUOTE (raquel_1208 @ Dec 28 2007, 10:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have read most of his most of his blogposts before this topic was started. At first I was in awe with the guy(I even posted a blog about him) but when his next posts were all about his detailed expenses for his child's formula milk, hotel expenses, visa fees and such I was utterly dismayed. He was asking for donation on his website because he doesnt have a job and he needed money to get his family to the US. Its like why even have a family if you can't support them...and what's with the formula milk?Hello? Can't his wife breastfeed their baby? I know its none of my business but jeez, get a job man.


I seriously agree.. I thought he wanted to live in the Philippines.. So why the coconuter comin back?

As for the immigration.. Isn't that hard for him to petition for K1?
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2007-12-28 12:25:00
PhilippinesJust wanted to share how MEAN!! USEM employees.
QUOTE (rjp44 @ Dec 28 2007, 08:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If he had simply provided the original documents as the instructions say he wouldn't have had the problem. I don't see embassy employees doing anything wrong. I also was not happy that this site tried to open my trusted zone.


Well my point was they don't have to be mean to you.. They were Mean to me when I was there too.. They don't like to repeat themselves.. If they say it once and you didn't understand them, they would yell at you..

What do you mean tried to open your trusted zone?
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2007-12-28 12:23:00
PhilippinesJust wanted to share how MEAN!! USEM employees.
Read up on this guy's blog..

A Fil-American trying to survive in the Philippines..

http://coconuter.blo...us-embassy.html
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2007-12-28 00:22:00
PhilippinesMoving to the Philippines
That's really weird..

For us Filipinos who became US Citizen by Naturalization.. We can acquire Dual Citizenship...

Can both have US/Philippine Passport in hand..
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2007-11-30 13:58:00
PhilippinesMoving to the Philippines
QUOTE (Jen and Larry @ Nov 30 2007, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I guess the best thing for me to do is move to Pi to be with me girl. I would like all the info from any guys that have done this. What is involved with being able to live there. I have enough money for a few years and have already been offered a job. So any advise would be helpfull. Thanks


Venture in Business is good for you my friend... Apply for Dual Citizenship so you gain Filipino Citizenship and also not loose your American Status.

As for gaining Filipino Citizenship.. You can venture in types of businesses and buy lands as well..

Some businesses I can suggest you are..

Resort (Pool or Beach) It doesn't matter.. Filipinos like FUN!!

Franchise a Fast Food Chain Like Jollibee or Mc Donald's..

Sports Bar.. I don't know about this, But I don't see any in the Philippines.

Good Luck!!
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2007-11-30 12:47:00
PhilippinesAfter Interview..how long to get the VISA
Or she might be on AR..
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-05 22:43:00
PhilippinesWelcome year 2008!!!
Happy New Year to all VJers!!

Hope my wife's interview is around the corner... May we have a beautiful 2008 ahead of us..

"Auld Lang Syne"

"Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and days of auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and days of auld lang syne?
And here's a hand, my trusty friend
And gie's a hand o' thine
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne "
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2007-12-31 11:33:00
PhilippinesThis is Odd
QUOTE (ED*Riza @ Jan 7 2008, 10:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if It is Visa pick up she will have to fill up a pink stub for her information like cellphone/telephoen number to call her ..


Which was never given to her nor charge for the Visa Delivery fee..

That's weird.. I say contact USEM..
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-07 10:13:00
PhilippinesThis is Odd
The PHP 650 to Delbros is for Documents Verification fee..

After the approval you still have to pay Delbros @ the USEM to pay for the VISA Delivery fee.. Price may vary depending on location..

If asked and granted for a Visa pickup.. I think you don't have to pay Delbros..
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-07 10:05:00
PhilippinesNovember NOA2 approvals for USEM interviewers
QUOTE (edp333 @ Dec 12 2007, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Please do not quote me on this, but what I noticed last month was that IR1/CR1 interviews were schedule during the last week of November for January. Also, on another thread someone stated that NVC schedules the IR1/CR1 interviews.



I didn't want to quote you but since you quoted me.. :-)

From what I heard NVC does the scheduling for IR/CR Visas? Please Correct me if I'm wrong..

So this numbering thing with the case # doesn't go with IR/CR cases?

Also I just thought of this.. What it 1 case was put on hold due to an RFE, that would mess up the numbering..
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2007-12-12 12:13:00
PhilippinesNovember NOA2 approvals for USEM interviewers
I don't think this goes with IR's right?

Cause my number is 753XXX and still in the process of NVC, a step closer to Case Complete though..
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2007-12-12 10:39:00
PhilippinesAnyone going home for vacation in P.I this year!
QUOTE (Joyce @ Jan 6 2008, 06:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
unsure.gif just wanna ask if there someone know some cheap ticket to go to Philippine this year...

any suggestion helpsmilie.gif ?



Well you gotta be specific.. You need to tell us what are the dates and the return destinations..

Every States have different rates..
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-08 10:27:00
PhilippinesBirth Certificate & CENOMAR Validity
Just ordered my wife a CENOMAR which is eventually would turn to CEMAR since the record will indicate our marriage..

Got it @ www.myayala.com
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-10 19:35:00
PhilippinesCASE COMPLETE AT NVC
QUOTE (myangel2 @ Jan 10 2008, 10:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulation's on your february interview and yes GO COWBOYS...


Well he just got Case Complete.. No Interview date yet.. But we are hoping.. I myself got Case Complete too..

So Hoping for a Feb Interview date..

And Yeah!! GO COWBOYS!!
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-10 23:42:00
PhilippinesCASE COMPLETE AT NVC
QUOTE (davejaz42107 @ Jan 7 2008, 11:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats djturbo. We just got our petition at the embassy today. I found out from my spouse! I hope the process goes quicker for us all smile.gif



What do you mean? Are we suppose to tell our spouse to call the USEM to confirm if they have gotten our paperworks from the NVC?

Me and DJturbo both got Case Complete.. I got mine on the 2nd and DJturbo the 4th..

Now.. What happens after this? Aren't we just waiting for Packet 4 now? Or the Case Complete Letter or something..
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-08 11:32:00
PhilippinesCASE COMPLETE AT NVC
Congratulation man!!

Let the USEM process begin!! Hehehehe..

Hoping for a FEB Interview...
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-07 22:13:00
PhilippinesPINOY RADIO STATIONS?????
QUOTE (uk2usa @ Jan 11 2008, 08:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi to you all!

where's the best place on the net i can listen to pinoy radio stations?

thanks.



Here you go..

http://www.eradioportal.com/

I listen to 93.9 IFM its Live feeds from the Philippines..
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-11 09:57:00
PhilippinesCASE COMPLETE!!
WoW!! This has been great..

I can't believe it!!

Last week I got my Case Complete and today I got my Interview date for Feb 20, 2008 @ 8:30am

Thank You all for all the support you have given me..
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-11 13:42:00
PhilippinesCASE COMPLETE!!
Thank You all...
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-04 00:18:00
PhilippinesCASE COMPLETE!!
QUOTE (rjp44 @ Jan 3 2008, 01:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just enter the NVC case letters and numbers here:
http://203.177.135.1...tment/login.asp

Your interview date should show just a couple of days after NVC line says case forwarded to embassy.



You got me all excited and check the link and input my Case #.. biggrin.gif

I didn't even read what you said on the bottom part.. About to check after few days after they send it to USEM Manila. biggrin.gif
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-03 13:36:00
PhilippinesCASE COMPLETE!!
I guess I will be heading to Manila in the next month or 2..

I can't wait to see my wife and daughter.. dancin5hr.gif

I am just so excited about this!! Thank You all!! Patience pays off!!
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-03 11:54:00
PhilippinesCASE COMPLETE!!
Thank You!! Just called NVC live operator again to verify the news..

YES!! CASE COMPLETE!! They said they will try their best to schedule for Late February...

What a relief to be done with NVC..

Next stop... USEM Manila!!
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-03 11:24:00
PhilippinesCASE COMPLETE!!
So I just got in @ work and go through my daily routine of calling NVC's automated service.

I was shock to hear..

"Your case was completed Jan 2, 2008!!

WOW!! I am so happy...

Thank You to all the nice VJers that helped me through this hard process..

Especially RINA.. Thank You so much!!

Now I am just hoping for a late Feb Interview... kicking.gif
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-03 11:09:00
PhilippinesFees Update
$131 for K-Visa now

SLEC is still the same..

Immigrant Visa is now $400

650PHP for Documents Verification (Its a Must) No Exception.. Or get a Visa Delay
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-10 23:59:00
PhilippinesMarriage first and then Visa
QUOTE (raquel_1208 @ Jan 10 2008, 08:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah i saw in your timeline that you are almost done. Just hope and pray that it will turn out okay.


I don't see any problem on what I did...
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-10 22:05:00
PhilippinesMarriage first and then Visa
QUOTE (raquel_1208 @ Jan 10 2008, 08:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Its not the mayor who will issue you the license, its the Local Civil Registrar and they tend to abide by the rules imposed by the NSO. You may or may not have problems in the future but its a risk you will have to take against going to the US embassy and paying the fee. The US embassy does some background checks about your marriage record to NSO before your family will be given a visa.



Well its not like I've been married before.. This is my 1st and only one marriage..

It was just too late when I found out about LCTM.. I was already married..
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-10 20:34:00
PhilippinesMarriage first and then Visa
What if I get married in the Philippines without getting this LCTM?

You know like your wife's family knows the Mayor in their town, and Mayors have the power to marry couples.

Can I get in trouble?
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-10 19:30:00
PhilippinesMarriage first and then Visa
Why do Americans need this Legal Capacity to Marry document?
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-10 19:04:00
PhilippinesTHANK YOU & WE PRAISE YOU JESUS!!!
Congratulation!!
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-09 10:13:00
PhilippinesVisa In Hand !!
WoW!! That's fast... CONGRATULATION!!

Have a safe trip to the US!! I hope you have a great POE Experience..
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-11 09:59:00
Philippinesquestions regarding scheduling interview
What's good about IR/CR is they schedule your appointment 1st then send your docs to USEM..

As for K its the other way around..
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-12 08:57:00
PhilippinesAnyone with February Interview Gotten Your Packet 4?
QUOTE (marie_9 @ Jan 12 2008, 10:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
just curious and (innocent innocent.gif ) maybe.. laughing.gif what's in Packet 4 anyways???


Interview Instructional Packet..

Infos of what you need to accomplish before the Interview..

Like Medical Info, NSO Info, etc..

Also it is on that packet the paper you need to show to get to your interview and medical..

Both Petitioner and of course the Beneficiary get this packet..
RoserickNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-12 11:08:00