ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesSAD SAD SAD SPUTUM
Are they still requiring vaccines for latent TB as well? I heard at one point that even if you tested negative with Latent TB, you still had to undergo treatment...
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-09-22 11:03:00
PhilippinesPolice Certificate
:thumbs: Scott. I overlooked the CR-1 in the OPs orig post.
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-10-06 09:01:00
PhilippinesPolice Certificate

You only need a police report from any country that you have lived in for MORE than 12 months.
These then need to translated into English.
Hope this helps



Incorrect. Police reports are required for any place lived in for more than 6 months since age 16. Check the recip table linked above to see how to obtain your reports. Many countries will only produce a report if you request it before you leave. After that...it will be unavailable. Good luck!
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-10-05 08:37:00
Philippineswedding process please help, I am begging you
Ask your registrar if they will accept an Affidavit of Freedom to Marry. It is basically a similar letter, only contracted/signed and notarized here in the US. As well as the LCCM, the registrar will need a copy of your hubby's passport. You can fill out the marriage license papers, mail them, and he can sign/return them to you. If he has a Philippine Embassy anywhere close, they can provide the LCCM papers there. Once your registrar has the required documents, they can start the license, and have it ready by the time your asawa is in the PI. If your hubby is divorced, he will also need his divorce decree. DO NOT use a "fixer" they will scam you out of your hard earned pesos. I learned the hard way....Hope this all helps. Don't panic. Ask the questions to your registrar, and see what your hubby can do from his end. Ultimately, I hope all works out for you. :thumbs:
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-10-09 13:07:00
PhilippinesBirth Certificate Problem
:thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: My wife's maiden name was spelled wrong as well. Took her about 3 months to get it corrected.
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-10-09 13:11:00
PhilippinesJust starting out
I agree with Tahoma. But, as for havinig a civil ceremony there, I wouldn't advise it. Normally a ceremony that is considered a legal ceremony in any other country, where you take vows, exchange rings and such, is viewed by the US government as being a legal marriage ceremony. I know that for some religions though, that an engagement ceremony or something like it are not viewed by the US as a legal marriage ceremony. In those cases, it is recommended that pictures of that event not be included with the 129F package to avoid confusion as to whether or not it is an actual wedding ceremony.
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-10-09 13:16:00
PhilippinesDivorce
Agreed. They will need a certified copy from the Clerk's office where his divorce was processed. He will need to submit that decree to the NSO to register the divorce. Once complete, you will be able to marry. He will need the same decree for his Certificate in lieu of Legal Capacity to Marry at the US Embassy. Good luck!
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-10-11 11:43:00
PhilippinesCFO ceminar proof of singleness

i have a quick question can we use the affidavit in lieu of a certificate of legal capacity to marry for CFO ceminar?



The beneficiary filipino will require the CENOMAR from NSO. The CLCCM would only be reuired to get a marriage license in the Philippines. Maybe I am as confused as the rest. If you want a quick reply, ask a concise question... :bonk:
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-10-10 12:46:00
PhilippinesBeer
Let me know when you find out!

Edited by Filipinawife0210, 13 October 2010 - 01:36 PM.

Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-10-13 13:34:00
PhilippinesWell, JOY for JOY
Ahhhhhhh, so she already went to the seminar in Cebu. That's very good. Did they affix the sticker to her passport? If so, she is good to go. If not, she can get the sticker the morning of her flight at the CFO office in Manila. I'm still confused as to what she needs stamped at the Embassy though. Her visa should have been stamped when they sent it to her.
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-10-20 16:48:00
PhilippinesWell, JOY for JOY

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/

See the above link for info. She can go to a morning seminar from 10am-Noon, and have her sticker when she leaves. The seminar isn't at the Embassy though. It's held in one of 2 places listed on the webpage.



a better link straight to the seminar page: http://www.cfo.gov.p...d=329&Itemid=78

The seminar is at 10am sharp. Tell her to show up early to register. Make sure she has everything they require...including the package she had at her interview. They may ask for items she needed for that.

Take a deep breath Martin. We're here to help.

From what I have heard, the PRISM seminar is easier to attend than the St Mary's seminar.

Edited by Filipinawife0210, 20 October 2010 - 04:06 PM.

Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-10-20 16:04:00
PhilippinesWell, JOY for JOY
http://www.cfo.gov.ph/

See the above link for info. She can go to a morning seminar from 10am-Noon, and have her sticker when she leaves. The seminar isn't at the Embassy though. It's held in one of 2 places listed on the webpage.

Edited by Filipinawife0210, 20 October 2010 - 03:58 PM.

Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-10-20 15:56:00
PhilippinesWell, JOY for JOY

Now my wife is telling me that she has to go to the embassy and get something stamped in her passport or visa? Does anyone know anything about this. My wife couldn't give me a very good answer about this. Plus the storm that they are having over there is playing havoc with the phone lines. I am getting very bad reception on my wireless. My wife lives in the Visayas.
martinbr



She may be talking about her CFO sticker???? She has to attend the CFO seminar to get the sticker. She won't be able to leave the PI without it.
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-10-20 15:41:00
Philippinespacket on the way to lewisville,tx
Finally! Your patience will be rewarded. Good luck to you Tina and Mark! I hope it is smooth sailing for you on the rest of your journey!
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-10-19 11:13:00
PhilippinesCFO

I'm reading some Saint mary's and PRISM seminar here, Is that just for fiancee visa?



CFO is for all immigrants leaving the PI. The classes are different for immigrants to different countries.
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-10-19 11:38:00
Philippinesvalid evidence..
Typical stereotype. " My lawyer says blah blah blah. He's right, you are wrong. I will be the recipient of a visa, you will not" Wasted money for a false sense of security. I've seen more denials, and RFEs for folks with lawyers, than those going on their own.

You're fine with what you have! Good luck on that interview. Bring home the PINK SLIP!

Edited by Filipinawife0210, 12 October 2010 - 12:16 PM.

Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-10-12 12:16:00
PhilippinesSome Q's about the Medical and Interview in Manila- help!
You will receive an e-mail with your appointment date/time. The same e-mail will have all of the docs you need for the interview. Once you have this e-mail, you can attend the medical.

As for fiances at the interview, it is entirely up to the Consular Officer whether or not they are allowed in the interview.

Good luck on your interviews, and best wishes for a happy future!
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-10-26 08:57:00
PhilippinesReligion and Culture

Hey...we know a fellow VJ that fits your description. (if it was deliberate then) That's a pretty tacky and underhanded way to insult somebody! This fellow VJer has faced many obstacles, trials and turmoil for almost 2 years and yet their relationship endures. It's hammer, anvil, fire, water and effort to forge steel. 10 months of happy does not make a marriage counselor.

I disagree...online dating is the current rage...many believe in "love at first sight" and being suspicious in thought does not automatically lead to expression. :bonk:

I seek my wife's approval before I up any post on VJ...it's bcoz I suffer from "foot in mouth" syndrome..sometimes. LOL
None of my business but I'm just too curious....does your wife know what you posted?



Was not intentional at all. Just stating my opinion. I am in no way trying to be a marriage counselor either. I know that my wife and I will endure trials, and tribulations like any married couple does. We already have in the past 6 years we have been together as a couple. Yes that's right 6 years. We've been through as much in those 6 years as most couples endure in a lifetime. Does that qualify me to give advice, I think it does, as I was married previously for almost 13 years. I have a ton of experience, both good and bad, and am willing to share with anyone who asks. Does my profile say anything about how/when we met? NO, as that is of noone's concern when it comes to a VJ timeline.

As for my wife knowing what I posted...Did I say anything that would offned her? I think not. She knows what she did in her past life, and carries no regrets. I'm not whipped to the point that I need to check with her first before opening my mouth. Yes, I insert my foot in there frequently, but to err is human, right? :bonk:

I was just trying to share my view as to why many non Fil-Am couple types show skepticism when it comes to some relationships, and if yours is one of those, I am sorry, but as I said my own family shared the same type of negativism when I shared the news of my relationship with my now wife.
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-10-27 14:11:00
PhilippinesReligion and Culture

Thanks PW and Godsgift for the posts! :thumbs:

I, for 1, feel slightly defensive/ offended by non Fil-Am couples (on VJ) chiming in on Fil-Am specific discussions. There seems to be a repeatedly displayed attitude (by the non Fil-Am's) of contempt, arrogance and suspicion regarding the nature, quality and dynamics of our relationships. I think this is a result of ignorance and pretentiousness mixed with the human condition of hypocrisy and judgemental tendency.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machismo


I agree with this to an extent. Not to highjack the topic...I feel that alot of the suspicion comes from many timelines in the Fil-Am couples profiles. Someone who openly admits to meeting online, and getting engaged on the first trip 3 weeks after meeting, would tend to draw suspicion from anyone...of any nationality. My family questioned my relationship to my wife repeatedly because she was a bar girl in her former life. I told them it was none of their concern, and we have been happily married for nearly 10 months now.


:ot2: I think that the Manny Pacquiao analogy is a good one. But, the culture does pay a huge part. I have relatives on my wife's side that have stuck it out through infidelity based on the family unit. Most of the women took it upon themselves to absorb the blame. "It must have been something they did wrong" Again, highlighting the double-standard.
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-10-27 11:33:00
PhilippinesUnexpected Call.

he took the TB shot and it came positive? If that is the case it can happen to a lot of the immigrants who have the birthmark looking scar on their right or left upper arm. My sister has the same problem every time she takes the test it comes out positive but she doesn't have TB.


I believe that the scar on the upper arms is from the Small Pox vaccine. TB tine tests are usually performed on the forearm. At least that's where they do it here. If your sis is testing positive, she may be a carrier...

Edited by Filipinawife0210, 28 October 2010 - 01:17 PM.

Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-10-28 13:15:00
PhilippinesChristmas Plans...
I was originally planning on spending Christmas with my wifey in Quezon City. BUT with airfare creeping up on $2K, I can't afford to make it. We're just going to wait til the fares drop after the holidays, and spend a late Christmas in Boracay. :dance:


Edited to correct spelling due to extremely fat fingers this morning. MONDAYS :bonk:

Edited by Filipinawife0210, 01 November 2010 - 11:02 AM.

Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-11-01 11:01:00
Philippinesawaiting k1 interview and uncertain what we must do to get it scheduled
Wow...the thing that sucks is that you need to meet 125% of the poverty level for 5 now that you are no longer Active Duty. Good luck!
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-10-25 16:25:00
PhilippinesCFO - Proof of singleness - solution
I'm glad that someone brought up the SMEF COW offices. It gives more options than the CFO offices. :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :dance: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-11-04 13:32:00
PhilippinesNBI Clearance

Hi Everybody,

I am just wondering how to get an NBI clearance if you are living out of the philippines, i have been out of the philippines since 1995 and the US requires a clearance from the philippinesfor the purpose of US Immigration. Anybody's input is greatly appriciated



Is this a new clearance, or a re-newal since 1997? If it is a new clearance, you must appear in person at the closest Philippine Embassy. If it is a renewal, you can apply directly to the NBI in the Philippines via mail. See this link for more info: http://www.philembas...t.asp?iId=KMMFD
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-11-05 11:36:00
PhilippinesMy wife finally is here!!!
Well, best of luck on everything my friend. Sounds like you have a definitive plan. Get settled, and then work on getting your daughter over here. Best wishes to you and your wife!
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-11-05 11:45:00
PhilippinesMy wife finally is here!!!
Major inconvenience or not, the sooner you get her to St Luke's and start her treatment, the sooner she can be reunited with her mom and Step-dad! I agree that the whole St. Luke's only treatment is a pain :bonk: but, it is the way it is. Tell your wife Welcome to the US of A, and soon enough your daughter will be here as well. :thumbs:

On a side note...they never did the Sputum for your daughter? I always assumed from your previous posts that she tested positive on the Sputum test. If she hasn't been tested, could just be an eight week wait, instead of 6 months plus for treatment.

:ot2:

Edited by Filipinawife0210, 01 November 2010 - 11:10 AM.

Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-11-01 11:08:00
PhilippinesA strange airfare question
I lucked out the last time I flew to the Philippines. Delta hooked me up. I was upgraded to busi class from Ninoy Aquino to Tokyo-Narita, because after a bit of research, on some flights, business class fare is the cheapest fare....of course, those would be first-come/ first-serve...but hey, I got to sprawl out and sleep for 5.5 hours after being up all night partying with her family. :dance:
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-11-05 11:55:00
PhilippinesA strange airfare question

yeah i agree about the very last seats at the back of the plane is only two seats. i know because every time i travelled to the Philippines, i've always asked for a window seat at the very back of the plane. the only pain with that is, you're the last one off the plane :blink:



And you have 15 people doing the pee-pee dance next to ya. :dance:

And you have 15 people doing the pee-pee dance next to ya. :dance:



Sort of like a caca conga line. :rofl:

Edited by Filipinawife0210, 04 November 2010 - 10:55 AM.

Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-11-04 10:56:00
PhilippinesHELP
There are plenty of negotiable options for you. As pointed out above, who and where she calls has no bearing on your situation. Point is, she IS calling someone else instead of talking to you....

First and foremost, you need to understand that she is in a new country, with everything that entails such as culture shock, homesickness, etc. I know plenty of guys who have brought SOs from the Philippines, and other places scattered around the world. They all said that the first month to two months was the hardest. She is seeking out comfort from those she feels closest to. Calling, texting, e-mailing, chatting is her way of dealing with the newness of the situation.

That said, I can offer some advice. Try getting her out of the house. The more you do together as a couple right off the bat, the less homesick she will be. Keep her mind on something else. Seek out Filipinos in your local area, that she can hang out with while you're at work. Someone close by that has had the same experience may help a lot, and help her to see that she is not the only one to go through this life-changing event.

I have already made a deal with my wife. I told her that once she gets here, if she starts to feel homesick, we can plan a trip for her to go home for a bit. Suggest to your wife, without making it sound like a bribe, that after you marry, and settle in a bit, she can go home once she gets her advance parole approved. I know couples who have done this, and it helped. It may not happen right away, but it gives her the chance to have something to look forward to, as well as letting her know that you understand what she is going through, and you want to help. Your attitude in this is just as important. You need to let her know you are there, and she can come to you, instead of her friends. Tell her that you cannot read her mind, and that if it's going to work...as a couple...you need to communicate with each other. If she's willing, seek counselling.

In the end, whichever you choose, after all of the a$$pain that you went through to get her here, do all you can before giving up on her. She is in a vulnerable state right now, and needs comfort. Getting that from her family, and close friends may be what she needs right now, but if it goes on for too long, you need to come to grips.

If that happens, and you choose to send her home, you can overcome it if you find another Filipina. You'll have to answer some questions come interview time, but it can be done.

Good luck!
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-11-04 11:30:00
Philippinestravel warnings
As with anywhere in the Philippines, there is a risk. I know a few folks who have ventured to Mindanao, and Davao, and they had no problems. My best advice if you go, would to be vigilant, and aware of your surroundings. The military side of me kicks in when I go to the Philippines. A little situational awareness goes a long long way. If you stick to the more populated areas, and keep a low profile, you should be fine. I always register with the Department of State when I travel to the Philippines. That way, they know where you are, and have a good contact number, should they get any intel that would require you to evacuate or something....Just my two centavos. In the end it's entirely up to you, but I do know quite a few people that visit Mindanao on a regular basis, and have had no problems at all.
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-11-01 10:54:00
PhilippinesLearning my fiancee 's culture

What about pointing to something and they use their lips instead of thier fingers....



This made me laugh out loud. I used to think my wife wanted a kiss, but not so much. :rofl:


As for doing nails...yes my wife insists on giving me manicures. She hurts the heck out of me, but I do it. She says that a man with nice hands takes care of himself, and is one of the first things a Filipina will look at. So, I deal with the bleeding fingertips, and the ingrown nails for a while. :blush:


Edited to correct fat fingered spelling errors.

Edited by Filipinawife0210, 13 September 2010 - 10:53 AM.

Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-09-13 10:52:00
PhilippinesLearning my fiancee 's culture
My wife actually told me when we first started to date, that she wanted me to correct her English as much as possible. She wants to make sure that when she gets here with me, she will be able to communicate with the masses, and have no communication barriers. She already spoke pretty decent English when we met, but now is as fluent as anyone who has been here for a while. I do know that she will have a hard time translating some things from Tagalog to English, and will ask me for a translation...but when she does that, I have no idea what she is trying to translate...so we play the what does it look like or smell like, or sound like game...Also found that Google is a godsend for most translation problems. :thumbs:
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-09-10 11:12:00
Philippinesdocuments to bring during intrview

didn't mean to interrupt the regional discussion but here it is from the Manila Embassy in Philippine


http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3219.html

Good Luck Guys

:thumbs:

Didn't mean to come across as rude. :whistle:
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-11-10 11:30:00
Philippinesdocuments to bring during intrview

You are welcome, they won't ask you for anything that they already have, so if you have sent them the AOS already then you are good
No need to worry
Good Luck



Not true. Each USEM has different requirements. Too many times on here, false info is passed to OPs based on the country that you are filing in versus the country of the OP/Intending Immigrant. That's why there are regional discussion boards...so folks dealing with the same Embassy can give accurate information.

Here's the deal on this:

I have known plenty of folks using the USEM in Manila. They all required a fresh I-864. Have your hubby fill out a new one, and attach his tax transcripts/returns. You WILL be asked for it.
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-11-10 10:42:00
Philippinesafter POE what's next?..

ok so i just arrived here few days ago, me and my fiance just plan to have civil wedding on december.. i wonder what are the requirements for a court wedding in PA? and what's next to do..? sorry i dunno how the process after POE :( hope u can help me out guys.. thanks!!



Check this link. It gives the requirements for a marriage license, and how to have a civil marriage.

http://www.usmarriag...s/pennsylvania/

After you are married, your hubby will have to apply to adjust your status. Plenty of good info on the VJ site for your application. Good luck to you and Mabuhay ng USA!
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-11-17 14:44:00
PhilippinesWhat is poeverty line?
Have we really gotten so lazy that rather than answer an OPs questions in Layman's terms, we just throw out links to US Government websites filled with legal mumbo-jumbo that even an educated English Speaking American has a hard time understanding? :bonk:


Sweetdove:

In easy-to-understand terms, an AOS is a document that your hubby provides to show he can support you when you get here, and that you won't becaome a "charge of the state"...meaning you won't be applying for food stamps, or any Welfare programs...basically living on Governemnt money once you get here. To meet this requirement, your sponsor( hubby) needs to meet 125% of the poverty level for his income. As given in the above posts, I-864P shows the amounts required to surpass the 125% threshold. If your hubby is Active Duty Military, he only requires to meet 100% of the poverty level. The household size will include you, your hubby and any other dependents he supports if applicable.

I hope this helps....
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-11-10 10:51:00
PhilippinesGetting a Driving License while on K1 Visa
Just a word of advice. Use the Decatur Rd. DMV office. The lines move pretty fast, and the people there are nicer than the other offices in town.

http://www.dmvnv.com...sidency.htm#Non

Call of e-mail the DMV before you apply. It actually says on there that you DON'T need a SSN to get a license.

Edited by Filipinawife0210, 19 November 2010 - 02:18 PM.

Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-11-19 14:17:00
PhilippinesFraudulent Marriages
I agree that common sense is lacking in most of the fraud cases. I am not against the "love at first sight" premise. I knew right away that my wife was the missing piece of my puzzled life. She took a while to feel the same though. We were engaged for almost 5 years before we married. Nothing wavered through the entire 5 years. I think statistically speaking that another good question to ask would be how long the couple was together before taking the plunge. I see many many couples on here that met online, had one face to face meeting, and bingo bango, filed the K-1 petition. As I said, I don't discount that you can find true love at first sight, but if said lovey is from a developing country, common sense must come into play. As also stated above, gut instinct is important too. If it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck.....yeah, it's pretty much a duck. I like to apply an analogy I was taught a while back while on Temp Duty in Las Vegas. As some people know, prostitution is illegal in Las Vegas. We were all briefed that if a girl walks up to you in a bar, and starts talking to you, and you know she is out of your league, move along. She is a working girl. Same thing could technically apply when it comes to attractiveness. I wonder all the time what my wife sees in me, but when we are together, it makes no difference. We are soulmates, and equals, bringing out beauty in each other that noone else can. Rant over......hope I didn't get too far off topic. :)
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-11-17 15:05:00
Philippineseducate me, please!
Communication is key when it comes to this touchy subject. As a Filipina, my wife is all about her family. However, she has assured me that she has no desire to support her family once she is here. We discussed this very subject at length, so neither of us is surprised when she steps off the plane. Alot of people will say that when you marry a Filipina, you marry the family. This is very true in many ways. I have only met her family once, but feel as though I have been a part of their family my entire life. Her family has asked for help occasionally, but my wife has no problem telling them what we can and cannot do. Communication between you, your wife-to-be and her family is soooo important!
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-10-25 11:01:00
PhilippinesSt Lukes and Embassy
It's gonna be a long 8 weeks waiting for the results, but hope for the best! Hope the results come back negative, and she gets her visa! God Bless!
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-07-07 15:06:00