ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesLAS VEGAS AS PORT OF ENTRY
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QUOTE (simple_melanie @ Jun 29 2008, 09:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rick @ Jun 29 2008, 09:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello vj's,

Am confused with the port of entry, as i inquired with some travel agencies here, they asked me where's my port of entry.
Am bound for Oklahoma, but my fiance will meet me at Las Vegas to meet her daughters who lived there.


Want to ask if there is anyone here from Las Vegas.


Yes, my fiance want me to have PAL in going there, the route will be manila-vancouver, canada, las vegas....so u mean my port of entry will be vancouver?

Thanks...

Cora

Are you stopping in Vancouver B.C. Canada before Las Vegas on PAL flight. Someone can correct me if it has changed but the U.S. has a POE in Vancouver. It would help to know which flight you're on.


I think so. I flew from Vancouver before and the America customs is there at the Canadian airport. Check the POE reviews at VJ. I hope this helps

http://www.visajourn.../poereviews.php
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-06-29 22:32:00
PhilippinesLAS VEGAS AS PORT OF ENTRY
QUOTE (rick @ Jun 29 2008, 09:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello vj's,

Am confused with the port of entry, as i inquired with some travel agencies here, they asked me where's my port of entry.
Am bound for Oklahoma, but my fiance will meet me at Las Vegas to meet her daughters who lived there.


Want to ask if there is anyone here from Las Vegas.

Thanks...

Cora

Are you stopping in Vancouver B.C. Canada before Las Vegas on PAL flight. Someone can correct me if it has changed but the U.S. has a POE in Vancouver. It would help to know which flight you're on.
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-06-29 21:57:00
PhilippinesFinally- CASE COMPLETE total of 29 days process!
congratulations! 29 days great job ! Ours was 146 days but I had to do somethings twice. headbonk.gif
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-06-25 15:46:00
Philippinessad..no status yet 20 business days passed
QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ Jun 28 2008, 10:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hang in there... Just think of Mike and Zandy's case... They waited for 6 weeks before the visa was released. Rewards are given to those who wait. Keep your spirits high. Meanwhile, enjoy your remaining days in the Philippines because you will surely miss everything when you leave. good.gif

--Mae

BTW, your daughter is so cute. tongue.gif


Well said Mae. Really just hang in there and remember your case was appoved and the embassy is just getting your case completed. Too bad these things move so slow.
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-06-28 22:11:00
PhilippinesJUST RECEIVED VISA !!!!!!
Thank you so much everyone, we don't know if we could have made it through this long process without all your help. My visa was delivered in the morning I heard him calling my name at the house next door. kicking.gif
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-06-30 10:14:00
PhilippinesJUST RECEIVED VISA !!!!!!
Just got it this morning star_smile.gif
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-06-29 23:22:00
PhilippinesVJ EyeBall (Recent)
Thank you for posting the pictures
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-06-29 21:52:00
PhilippinesWhat province you from?
QUOTE (JamesRachel @ Jun 6 2008, 08:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,

I just wanted to start a tread to all who came from any province and Island belongs.

Lets Start:


Island-----------------------------------Province--------------------------------------City

Mindanao-------------------------Dinagat Province--------------------------San Jose & Surigao City

Mindanao-------------------------Bukidnon Province------------------------Maramag
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-06-07 16:50:00
PhilippinesCO: Ur approved and Congratulations!!!
Congratulations to both of you!!!
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-07-01 09:56:00
PhilippinesConsidering just getting married in PI & doing K3 rather than K1...
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QUOTE (Matt K @ Jul 2 2008, 01:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've been apart from my fiance for nearly a year since my last visit. We've been seeing each other for around 3 years...a bit more. Due to some slow document delivery & financial issues on my end, we haven't submitted the K-1 visa yet. She's getting over a bad case of Dengue Fever & I really want to go over there to help her out & give some direct support. I'm considering just tying the knot there & switching to a K-3 visa to get her over to me. What possible benifits or pros/cons would it get me, other than getting her medical coverage & Dependant rate pay for me (I'm in the Air Force) to put some more money into the relationship. I really want to spend some time with her again & don't want to waste the trip...not to mention that I know she's getting tired of waiting with little progress here. Any advise, experience is greatly appreciated!


The best visa is CR1. It takes longer than K3 or K1 but if you're not in a rush, CR1 is the way to go. CR1 is also the cheapest. No expensive "adjustment of Status" fee ($1,010.00)

Speaking of Pros, Your wife will be able to work as soon as she lands at POE. No going back and forth between government offices. After POE, she just waits, usually a couple of weeks, for her green card and SS card in the mail.

In our case, my wife even had full medical and dental insurance coverage from my job right away. You cant do that with K1.

If you marry this year, you will also be able to include her in your tax return for 2008, which means more refund from Uncle Sam.


Very good points. We didn't even file the K-3 only the CR-1 which turned into a IR-1 at the interview. I think we will get a 10 year residence card. And I hope no more interviews and forms to fillout and pay.
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-07-04 07:51:00
Philippinesapartment in manila?
Try Craigslist.

http://manila.craigslist.com.ph/apa/
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-07-01 09:42:00
PhilippinesTintin is now here in the USA with me!!!
Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your experience
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-06-30 20:30:00
PhilippinesVisa on hand CR1/CR2
Congratulations to your family. This holiday will be special for you every year.
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-07-04 07:35:00
PhilippinesFinish my July 3 INTERVIEW AT THE US embassy manila
congratulations!
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-07-03 08:40:00
PhilippinesDELBROS
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QUOTE (monalisa @ Jul 5 2008, 01:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi!! u know guys, namomoblema ako d2 sa delbros kasi i deposited 650 at the metrobank last june 25 then i followed the instructions already..yesterday i called at delbros to see whats going on with my documents, then the girl told me to inquire thru text only with this number 09176221949, and so i did....they replied to me and said, " TO FACILITATE THE PROCESS OF UR INQUIRY, KINDLY PROVIDE THE TRACKING NUMBER THAT IS LOCATED ON THE UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER OF DELBROS OFFICIAL RECIEPT.." ano to? wla naman akong official reciept from them..ano gagawin ko? feel ko eto lng ang magiging dahilan na ma delayed yong visa ko..yong sa inyo, panu nyo ginawa?

pls help me...thanks...


I made an inquiry today to the Delbros regarding the status of the delivery of my visa using their text hotline. I provided them my name, case number, date of payment for the document verification fee and interview date. I got a reply from the same number and I was informed that my case number is not yet released to DELBROS. It is still in process at the Embassy. I paid my doc verification last May 29 and had my interview last June 24.

Try to contact the Delbros using the same kind of info I used. I did not used anymore the tracking number in the official receipt.


Try this to track the delivery of your visa. It worked for us. Just keep trying if Delbros is offline. Good luck.

http://www.visajourn...p;#entry1973571
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-07-05 04:19:00
PhilippinesQuick Question
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QUOTE (shaman goddess @ Jun 27 2008, 08:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi there. i heard u have to pay $131.oo for k1 visa for the visa fee? at the USEM?

how much does it cost for CR1-IR1 for visa fee at USEM? thanks helpsmilie.gif


If you file a I-130 you will paid $400 when you file the ds-230 at NVC you won't paid anything the the embassy in Manila. Also there will be a $70 bill for the I-864 also at NVC. Good luck with everything



hi there melanie i paid both fees. im just wondering what else do we need to pay at USEm thankyou


Your Visa fee is paid already then. You will have the medical at St. Lukes it's about $200 but includes all the shots in the price. There is also a document verifcation fee and a delivery fee to Delbros. And the good thing is if you get the IR-1 you won't have the AOS fees later in the U.S.



hi melanie,
do u have any idea how much is the document verification fee and the delivery fee to delbros? what is delbros anywayz? is this like lbc or fedex? to deliver you visa? ty


I don't think anyone would put Delros in the same league as FedEx. I think Delbros is a logistics company. This is what their web site says::DELBROS manages a wide network of workforce and service partners that have mastered the principles of supply chain management and are competent ect.ect.ect. LOL

The doc fee is P650 paid about one month before your interview and the delivery fee is paid after your interview I think it varies on where the visa will be delivered.
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-06-27 23:20:00
PhilippinesQuick Question
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QUOTE (simple_melanie @ Jun 27 2008, 10:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (shaman goddess @ Jun 27 2008, 08:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi there. i heard u have to pay $131.oo for k1 visa for the visa fee? at the USEM?

how much does it cost for CR1-IR1 for visa fee at USEM? thanks helpsmilie.gif


If you file a I-130 you will paid $400 when you file the ds-230 at NVC you won't paid anything the the embassy in Manila. Also there will be a $70 bill for the I-864 also at NVC. Good luck with everything



hi there melanie i paid both fees. im just wondering what else do we need to pay at USEm thankyou


Your Visa fee is paid already then. You will have the medical at St. Lukes it's about $200 but includes all the shots in the price. There is also a document verifcation fee and a delivery fee to Delbros. And the good thing is if you get the IR-1 you won't have the AOS fees later in the U.S.
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-06-27 22:59:00
PhilippinesQuick Question
QUOTE (shaman goddess @ Jun 27 2008, 08:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi there. i heard u have to pay $131.oo for k1 visa for the visa fee? at the USEM?

how much does it cost for CR1-IR1 for visa fee at USEM? thanks helpsmilie.gif


If you file a I-130 you will paid $400 when you file the ds-230 at NVC you won't paid anything the the embassy in Manila. Also there will be a $70 bill for the I-864 also at NVC. Good luck with everything
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-06-27 22:40:00
PhilippinesLIST OF 2008 INTERVIEWEES at USEM-MANILA
QUOTE (PhilipYen @ Jun 25 2008, 09:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Shape,

My visa was delivered yesterday (6/25/08) at 4:05 PM.

I'm pretty sure your very busy for your upcoming trip. Please update the file when you get a chance.

God Bless. star_smile.gif



Congratulations!!!
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-06-25 12:41:00
PhilippinesLIST OF 2008 INTERVIEWEES at USEM-MANILA
Interview today approved. Pink slip only and was not ask about DV. Interview only took about 3 minutes, CO was a very friendly woman who ask three questions.

1. What is your husband's job?
2. Did you meet his children?
3. When did you first meet?

Then the CO said you should be with your husband, you are approved it will take about one week for your visa. star_smile.gif
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-06-22 23:32:00
PhilippinesLIST OF 2008 INTERVIEWEES at USEM-MANILA
QUOTE (lostGurl18 @ Jun 11 2008, 09:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (regholdsworth @ Jun 11 2008, 12:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wish i'd seen this thread before but I've been parked in K1 forum, didn't know this one existed.

Can you add us, interview June 10 approved waiting.

It was only last night after talking with my fiance that she said they still had to do document checks which is what we'd been expecting. So what is going on looking at dates above some visas still come through in a timely fashion (the 7-10 days is that from approval date, it's not very clear) and some take a lot longer. So is there some sort of delay issue.

We have flights booked but I knew when i booked we were maybe being ambitious but figured cheaper to change dates than to book a last minute one.

Can we call Delbros and get any info, again what I'm reading here doesn't seem to be clear if they actually tell you anything?

Sorry for my stunted questions as i'm not sure exactly what i should be asking just trying to figure out the timing of when we can finally get that damn visa in hand...like every one else!!!

called USEM through grace she said "ang suerte mo kc honestly we dont assist beneficaries we give priority to US citizen only"...she told me i only lacked NOTARIZED certificate of employment and they told me im in admistrative review documents called ROBBIE...may 30- transmittal report , june 2- forward to NSO, june 10- interview date...
wait 2-3 weeks call USEM if they got update

They asked you for a NOTARIZED certificate of employment? Did you mean original not a fax or copy? Are you self employed? This is the first time I've seen this. The new I-864 doen't even need to be notarized anymore. I just sent Melanie everything fresh since her interview is Monday. I sent her a new original employment letter, last 3 pay statments, 2007 tax returns ect ect ect. Well it's too late for me to send anything else now so I'll just keep my fingers crossed.
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-06-19 09:19:00
PhilippinesLIST OF 2008 INTERVIEWEES at USEM-MANILA
QUOTE (ellar76 @ Jun 13 2008, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
helo shape... just want to inform i received my visa june 12, 2:30pm..smile.gif

kicking.gif


Congratulations on the delivery of your visa! You are so patient, I don't remember you even complaining here. Have a great trip.
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-06-13 20:03:00
PhilippinesLeaving P.I. in a couple of days without fiancee
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Jun 29 2008, 06:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We had our Visa interview on June 18th, i had bought return tickets for my fiancee to go back to USA on July 1 with me.
But thanks to the infamous document verification i'll leave alone. I have her flight scheduled on 1st week of September, i hope by then the document verification will be resolved. We did visa interview and CFO on June 18th, and on June 19th we got the hell out of Manila as fast as we could.

We made a trip to Camiguin Island and i fell in love with this place. It is close to paradise in P.I. that i have found, clean water, clear blue ocean, no pollution, no over population, no traffic jams, no beggars, and price is much cheaper than average prices in PI.


Hang in there. I hope you get your visa soon. I agree with everything you said about Camiguin and just want to add the people there are so friendly. We rented a motorcycle while we stayed at Paras resort and everywhere we rode people would give us a friendly wave and hi. It feels very safe there too. We could serious live there.
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-06-29 08:38:00
PhilippinesPOE experience
Thank you to everyone and hope everyone will get their visa soon. God bless you guys........
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-07-17 18:55:00
PhilippinesPOE experience
We landed at Guam at 430am and went straight to immigrations. Paul got into the Non-U.S. citizen line with me. We were first off the plane so there was no line. The female officer only ask us how long we have been married and where they could mail the green card. Then she picked up the phone and asked for a secondary. We were shown to a office and I had my signature checked and then one fingerprint. We where told our visa is a one year residency card but we should get a 10 year green card within 6-8 weeks and if we don't they gave us a form to mail in. They didn't gave us back the I-94 and told us we don't need it back with the IR-1 visa. No one ask for the x-ray so Paul left it folded up in his carry on. Everyone was very friendly and the whole process took only about 10 minutes. Then we were able to just relax as we flew across the Pacific. star_smile.gif
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-07-17 01:31:00
PhilippinesWe got our NOA2s!!!!!!!
congratulations! we're very happy for you.
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-07-03 08:36:00
PhilippinesProgram to check delbros delivery
QUOTE (regholdsworth @ Jun 29 2008, 12:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good work...now we just need to get Delbros to stay online!


It's online now and working. This is what my status is today: Shipment when out for delivery June 27th. star_smile.gif
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-06-29 20:00:00
PhilippinesProgram to check delbros delivery
QUOTE (smiley84 @ Jun 24 2008, 11:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It will work. Just follow the steps.

1. Download the zip.
2. Click the extract all files.
3. Click next
4. Click browse
5. Choose the folder to place it. (Make a new folder).
6. Click OK
7. Click Next
8. Click Finish. You should get a new window to pop up.
9. Double click the program (the icon is a white window with a blue top) to run it.
10. Change the MNL case number to your MNL case number (with the "01" at the end for Delbros tracking)
11. Click Execute. This takes a little while because it has to get the information from Delbros's web site.
12. Now it should show you your status.

Delbros's website doesn't work alot of the time. So sorry if the program tells you "Delbros is offline". You can try again later. Keep trying. Sometimes they are offline for a day or more.

Should I get my bana to make an installer to make this easier?


Thank you so much for this. I have down loaded it but it says Delbros is offline(Sunday). I will try it again Monday.
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-06-28 23:10:00
PhilippinesRecieved my 10 year Permanent Resident card today
thank you everyone.... star_smile.gif and good luck to everyone too
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-08-09 09:03:00
PhilippinesRecieved my 10 year Permanent Resident card today
I'm so happy today when I check the mail box and I recieved my 10 year green card already!!! star_smile.gif Thank GOD
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-08-08 15:41:00
PhilippinesVISA IN HAND FINALLY...THANK YOU LORD!!!!!!!!
Congratulations Ann. I'm so happy for you. I had fun at Starbucks with you and the VJ's. Have a safe trip kicking.gif
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-08-12 09:11:00
Philippinesa friendly reminder from a fiancee to avoid white slip
QUOTE (NoelandTintin @ Aug 13 2008, 02:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mymee @ Aug 13 2008, 09:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
1.) as soon as u know your MNL case number, pay doc verification fee at metrobank.
HOW? read sheriff uling's post for details about paying doc verification fee at metrobank and how to text the infos found at the receipt to delbros.
WHEN TO PAY THE FEE? 1 month (or more than 1 month) before your interview date at the usem.


Sorry... Maybe I woke up on the wrong side of the bed but I had to say something because this type of post is why sooo many people gets confused and EVEN MORE frustrated.

If you are going to get a white slip, you're going to get a white slip.

In our case, we paid Delbros two weeks before the interview, did not do anything else and we did not get a white slip. Our interview lasted a few minutes and got our visa in a few days.

Some people pay a month or even more in advance, bugs Delbdros, bugs NSO, bugs the US embassy and gets a white slip.

My advice to people... Just do what the US embassy ask of you. Follow its direction. Its simple. after that, just chill. Like I said, you're going to get a white slip if you're going to get a white slip. OR....

You could do whats being adviced here and in sooo many other post to call and fax the heck out of US Embassy, Delbros, and NSO. If doing all these makes you sleep better.

But dont believe anyone who says this is how you "AVOID white slip".


I argee, maybe bugging everyone could even cause your file or papers to get misplaced. We paid 3 weeks in advance and didn't do anything else. Our interview was smooth and no white slip. I don't think our docs were even sent to delbros. Does anyone know for a fact that everyone's papers get sent to delbros? Maybe it's case by case up to the CO.
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-08-13 16:00:00
PhilippinesMy Flights and POE Experience
Great story Shape! You're right about the bad service at the airports, but I think you'll like the restaurant service better here. Welcome home.
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-06-30 14:37:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
Thank you for this guide.
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-19 21:57:00
PhilippinesFLIGHT SCHEDULES List
Hi Shape, we arrived in Houston the morning of July 16th.
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-07-17 01:57:00
PhilippinesFLIGHT SCHEDULES List
Hi Shape, Thanks for the updated list. I like your new cat.
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-07-04 08:56:00
PhilippinesFLIGHT SCHEDULES List
Hi Shape. I hope we will hear from you soon. We changed our flight to July 15th Continental CO933 POE Guam. We couldn't wait.
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-06-30 10:38:00
PhilippinesFLIGHT SCHEDULES List
Simple_Melanie-----Continental--- August 31th--- CO-934----10:55pm--- POE-Guam-----Destination, Houston, Texas
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-06-08 11:35:00
PhilippinesOne year... more years to go!
Happy Anniversary Mae.
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-08-03 20:48:00
PhilippinesMGA KAPATID ITO NA VISA AT HAND SALAMAT
congratulations. We're happy for you and have a safe trip.
simple_melanieNot TellingPhilippines2008-07-24 17:43:00