ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesBRINGING DIET PILLS FROM THE PHILS
QUOTE (jamrok @ Jan 20 2009, 06:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife is now in the philippines and plans on bringing back some diet pills;
is this a problem?



If "Pearl White is an over the counter "Food Supplement", then small quantities, unopened, with the seal intact, in the original containers should not raise suspicion. Medications for personal use are supposed to be carried with you, not checked into baggage, and declared at customs. Large quantities of anything will cause concern. Here is a list of controlled substances: If the active ingredient(s) is listed, you may have a problem:

Controlled Substances

--Bullwinkle
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-01-20 11:29:00
PhilippinesBRINGING DIET PILLS FROM THE PHILS
QUOTE (jamrok @ Jan 20 2009, 06:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife is now in the philippines and plans on bringing back some diet pills;
is this a problem?



Just make sure it's not a controlled or a illegal substance here. Make sure it's in original container and have your doctor's prescription with you, if necessary. No "shabu".

Edited by Rocky_nBullwinkle, 20 January 2009 - 10:45 AM.

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-01-20 10:43:00
Philippinescheap tickets where to buy
QUOTE (lostGurl18 @ Jan 16 2009, 08:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my younger sister will be coming back from manila to sfo, but for some reasons i dont like her to move with my papa in california, i want her to stay with me...hopefully by that time "for the second time my daughter sophia will get here "i pray" so leah can her here with us in louisiana..


wonder if you got sites or url that sells cheap ticket within US... (sfo to msy) sanfrancisco to new orleans, la thanks =)



It's more work, but you can contact the individual airlines online, and look for the best price for restricted fares. That way you save the ten to fifty percent "handling fee" that orbitz, priceline, expededia, etc., add to the ticket price.
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-01-17 11:37:00
PhilippinesAre there any Interview fees???
QUOTE (Mykuls Merry Ann @ Jan 1 2009, 01:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When my fiancee goes to the USEM, will there be any fees that need to be paid at the interview itself? If so, how much?


http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3238.html
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-01-01 16:47:00
PhilippinesWhy do people feel the need to obsess
The last thread died, some say not soon enough, but this question from it was left unanswerred. I think the answer lies in not what was said in the last thread, but who was saying it: In almost all cases, it was the American spouse that was involved in the fray!

Hmmm. Maybe it is time for some good old American self-reflection. Maybe it is better just to let the issue die. Maybe it is some puritanical vestiges that won't allow us to get way from what is the expected 'norm" for relationships in the US, by looking elsewhere for love and companionships. Maybe some of us are just feeling a little guilty. Maybe it is time just to let that guilt go, and live our own lives, without feeling remorse. Maybe, it is time to put the "blame thrower" away.

And maybe, it is time to just stop asking, "Why?"

--Bullwinkle
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-01-22 12:27:00
PhilippinesAmerican Woman Bitter and Lonely?!
QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ Jan 21 2009, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Jan 20 2009, 01:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Another great thing about Filipinas.

They have great bodies.

Most stay under 110lbs, Don't develop large rear ends, or thick thighs.

You see a hot little Filipina in boots and it will make your heart skip a beat.


Seriously.....




Now I understand: Boring, Boring, Boring
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-01-21 17:15:00
PhilippinesAmerican Woman Bitter and Lonely?!
QUOTE (charles! @ Jan 20 2009, 06:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rocky_nBullwinkle @ Jan 20 2009, 07:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (amberdima @ Jan 20 2009, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charles! @ Jan 20 2009, 07:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (john & jean @ Jan 20 2009, 06:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
DAMMM, CHARLES!
ALL THREE ####### A LICIOUS wacko.gif good.gif

bonus points if you can name them good.gif



brazil is the plastic surgery capital of the world



I believe the correct forum for that topic would be here:

http://www.visajourn...hp?showforum=96

what, you don't want a well rounded ejumacation? tongue.gif


ejumacation. a word for education that sounds alot cooler.

Silly me! I had to look that one up.

--Bullwinkle
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-01-21 11:13:00
PhilippinesAmerican Woman Bitter and Lonely?!
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Jan 21 2009, 02:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (morocco4ever @ Jan 20 2009, 03:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So tallcokone, what about when your wife ages and looses the physical traits? Will you be off searching another younger hotter version?


Not gonna be a issue for me.

I am 43 and she is 20.





Every man knows, if you want to see what your wife will look like in 20 years, look at her mother. By that standard, Asian women age well.

--Bullwinkle
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-01-21 11:09:00
PhilippinesAmerican Woman Bitter and Lonely?!
QUOTE (amberdima @ Jan 20 2009, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charles! @ Jan 20 2009, 07:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (john & jean @ Jan 20 2009, 06:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
DAMMM, CHARLES!
ALL THREE ####### A LICIOUS wacko.gif good.gif

bonus points if you can name them good.gif



brazil is the plastic surgery capital of the world



I believe the correct forum for that topic would be here:

http://www.visajourn...hp?showforum=96
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-01-20 20:49:00
PhilippinesWhat are the advantages of Dual Citizenship?
QUOTE (iahmjpinoy @ Nov 30 2008, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tedjen @ Nov 30 2008, 07:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (honneh @ Nov 30 2008, 04:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am a filipino and I am planning to apply for a dual citizenship because my husband (American Citizen) plans to retire here in PI. Will my dual citizenship helpful to me when we retire here?



In getting a property, YES it will help you both... But I believe you can still buy property even if you are not a Filipino Citizen. I just don't understand why it says that one of the "advantages" of dual citizenship is it.

I myself have been contemplating applying for my dual citizenship as well. From the Phil gov website, which is geared toward former Phil citizens trying to get their citizenship back, but I higlighted the section about foriegn spouses aquiring citizenship:

Frequently Asked Questions

Dual Citizenship:

With President Arroyo's signing of the Dual Citizenship bill, Citizenship Retention and Re-acquisition Act of 2003 (Republic Act No. 9225), Filipinos the world over can once again re-acquire their Philippine citizenship.
Check out the Implementing Rules and Regulations for R.A. 9225
Download Application Form for Citizenship Retention and Re-Acquisition (under R.A 9225) | Checklist of Requirements | Oath of Allegiance


Frequently Asked Questions


What is Republic Act No. 9225?

Republic Act No. 9225 is an Act making the citizenship of Filipinos who acquire foreign citizenship permanent, amending for the purpose Commonwealth Act No. 63.

RA 9225, which took effect on 17 September 2003, declares that former natural-born Filipino citizens who acquired foreign citizenship through naturalization are deemed not to have lost their Philippine citizenship under conditions provided in the Act.

There former Filipinos can re-acquire/retain their Philippine citizenship by taking the oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines.


Who is a natural-born Filipino citizen?


Under the Philippine Constitution, a natural-born citizen is a person born of one or both parents who are Filipino citizens at the time of birth.



Does the law RA 9225 apply to dual citizens?


RA 9225 does not apply to dual citizens, i.e., those who have both Philippine citizenship as well as foreign citizenship not acquired through naturalization.


A child born of parents who are both Filipino citizens (at the time of birth) in a country that adheres to the jus soli principle (e.g., the United States) is a dual citizen. The child, who is a natural-born Filipino because the Philippines adheres to the jus sanginis principle, is also entitled to apply for a US passport.

Jus soli (right of soil) is the legal principle that a person's nationality at birth is determined by the place of birth (i.e., the territory of a given state).

Jus sanguinis (right of blood) is the legal principle that, at birth, an individual acquires the nationality of his/her natural parent/s.


A child born of one parent who is a Filipino citizen (at the time of birth) and of one foreign parent (e.g., Australian) whose country adheres to the jus sanguinis principle is a dual citizen and is entitled to apply for both Philippine and Australian passports.


A child born of one parent who is a Filipino citizen (at the time of birth) and of one foreign parent (e.g, Australian) whose country adheres to the jus sanguinis principle in a country that adheres to the jus soli principle (e.g., US) would be entitled to apply for Philippine, Australian and US passports.



How do I prove that I am a natural-born Filipino?


A former natural-born citizen, who was born in the Philippines, shall submit the NSO-authenticated copy of his or her birth certificate.

A former natural-born citizen, who was born abroad, shall present a copy of the Report of Birth issued by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate and, in applicable cases, the original copy of the Birth Certificate by competent foreign authorities.



What is the procedure in applying and what documents are required in order to apply?


Applicant shall present a copy of his/her Birth Certificate issued or duly-authenticated by the National Statistics Office (NSO) in Manila.

(Note: Applicants can request for an authenticated birth certificate from the National Statistics Office on-line through the following website: www.ecensus.com.ph)

In case of no records found, applicant must present a Certificate of Non-Availability of Birth Record from the NSO and other secondary documentary proof of being a former natural-born Filipino citizen (e.g. old Philippine passport, baptismal certificate, marriage certificate of applicant’s parents)

Applicant accomplishes form entitled “Petition for Dual Citizenship and Issuance of Identification Certificate (IC) pursuant to RA 9225” and attaches three (3) 2”x2” photographs showing the front, left side and right side views of the applicant.


Applicant submits duly-accomplished petition to the Philippine Consulate / Embassy together with the photos, birth certificate and a valid ID.

(Note: Applicants who are married and who wish to use their married names must submit a copy of their marriage certificate).


Applicant pays a processing fee of US$ 50.00 and is assigned a schedule for his/her oath of allegiance before a consular officer. Applicant takes his/her oath.


Applicant is given the original copy of his notarized oath of allegiance together with an Order of Approval issued by the Philippine Consulate General.


The Philippine Consulate General forwards to the Bureau of Immigration in Manila the petition, oath, order of approval, and other supporting documents for issuance of an Identification Certificate.


The Bureau of Immigration issues an Identification Certificate (IC) and forwards it to the applicant through the Philippine Consulate General.



What is the implementing agency of RA 9225?

Administrative Order No. 91, Section 1 designates the Bureau of Immigration (BI), in consultation with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Civil Registrar-General of the National Statistics Office (NSO), as the implementing agency of RA 9225



Where do I apply for re-acquisition of Philippine Citizenship if I am in the Philippines?


A former natural-born Filipino citizen who is already in the Philippines and registered in the Bureau of Immigration shall file a petition under oath to the Commissioner of Immigration for the cancellation of the Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) and issuance of an Identification Certificate (IC) as the case may be, under RA 9225.

A former natural-born citizen who is already in the Philippines but has not registered with the BI within 60 days from date of arrival shall file a petition under oath to the Commissioner of Immigration for the issuance of an IC under RA 9225.



Where do I apply for re-acquisition of Philippine Citizenship if I am overseas?


A former natural-born citizen who is abroad but is a BI-registered alien shall file a petition under oath to the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate for evaluation. Thereafter, the Embassy or Consulate shall forward the entire records to the Commissioner of Immigration for the cancellation of the ACR and issuance of an IC under RA 9225.

A former natural-born citizen who is abroad and is not a BI-registered alien shall file a petition under oath to the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate for the issuance of an IC under RA 9225.



What is the Oath of Allegiance?

The Oath of Allegiance is the final act that confers Philippine citizenship. It reads as follows:

"I,________________, solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines and obey the laws and local orders promulgated by the duly constituted authorities of the Philippines, and I hereby declare that I recognise and accept the supreme authority of the Philippines and will maintain true faith and allegiance thereto, and that I impose this obligation upon myself voluntarily without mental reservation or purpose of evasion."



Can the conferment of Philippine citizenship be revoked?


The conferment of Philippine citizenship under the IRR shall no longer be subject to the affirmation by the Secretary of Justice. However, Philippine citizenship may be revoked by competent authority upon a substantive finding of fraud, misrepresentation or concealment on the part of the applicant.



Can my foreign spouse also become a Filipino citizen under RA 9225?


No, the law does not apply to the foreign spouse. He/she has the following option if he/she wishes to reside permanently in the Philippines: (a) apply for naturalization; (cool.gif apply for a permanent resident visa.

Can my children (minor or aged 18 years old or over) also acquire Philippine citizenship under RA 9225?


According to Section 4 of RA 9225 (Derivative Citizenship), the unmarried child, whether legitimate, illegitimate or adopted, below eighteen (18) years of age, of those who re-acquire Philippine citizenship under this Act shall be deemed citizens of the Philippines.

A married child, although a minor, cannot therefore be included in the petition of his/her parent.


Children 18 years old and over do not qualify to acquire Philippine citizenship under RA 9225. They have the same options that are open to the foreign spouse.



What is the procedure for derivative acquisition of Philippine citizenship?


The petition under oath has the option to list the names and details of any minor, unmarried children. The applicant should include a copy of the Report of Birth and the original copy of Record of Birth for each minor child.

The Embassy will clarify from Bureau of Immigration the exact procedure in case of the minor children and whether the BI will issue to them a Certificate of Identification.



After I have re-acquired Philippine citizenship, can I apply for a Philippine passport?


Yes, and so can the minor children who are deemed to have acquired Philippine citizenship under RA 9225. You would need to comply with the requirements for first-time passport applicants.


What rights and privileges will dual citizens enjoy?


Those who retain or reacquire their Philippine Citizenship under RA 9225 shall enjoy full civil and political rights and be subject to all attendant liabilities and responsibilities under existing laws of the Philippines and the following conditions:


Those intending to exercise their right of suffrage must meet the requirements under Section 1, Article V of the Constitution, Republic Act No. 9189, otherwise known as “The Overseas Absentee Voting Act 0f 2003” and other existing laws.


Under the Act, the right to vote or be elected or appointed to any public office in the Philippines cannot be exercised by, or extended to, those who are candidates for or are occupying any public office in the country of which they are naturalized citizens and/or those who are in active service as commissioned or non-commissioned officers in the armed forces of the country which they are naturalized citizens.


Those seeking elective public office in the Philippines shall meet the qualifications for holding such public office as required by the Constitution and existing laws and, at the time of filing of the certificate of candidacy, make a personal and sworn renunciation of any and all foreign citizenship before any public officer authorized to administer an oath.


Those appointed to any public office shall subscribe and swear to an oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines and its duly constituted authorities prior to their assumption of office; provided, that they renounce their oath of allegiance to the country where they took that oath.




Can I now acquire land and other properties or engage in business?


As provided for under the 1987 Philippine Constitution, a Filipino citizen is entitled to purchase land and other properties and engage in business. There is no limit in terms of area or size of land or real property he/she could acquire/purchase under his/her name. This right would now apply to former natural-born Filipinos who have re-acquired Philippine citizenship under RA 9225.




Can I now reside in the Philippines without having to apply for entry visa?


Former natural born Filipinos who have re-acquired Philippine citizenship may now reside in the Philippines continuously without having to apply for entry visa. If the foreign spouse and/or child wish to also reside permanently in the Philippines, they may opt to apply for naturalization as a Filipino citizen or apply for a permanent resident visa.

If he/she does not wish to reside permanent in the Philippines, he/she could visit the country as a Balikbayan (refers to a Filipino citizen who is out of the country continuously for at least one year). The foreign spouse or child may enter the country and stay for up to a year visa-free provided the spouse or child is accompanying or traveling with the Balikbayan when the Balikbayan goes home to the Philippines.



As a dual citizen, how long can I stay in the Philippines?


Having reacquired your citizenship, you can stay in the Philippines for as long as you want without having to pay an immigration fees. You can even choose to retire or permanently settle back in the Philippines. As a Filipino citizen, you are subject to duties and other obligations imposed on other ordinary Filipinos, such as paying the necessary community tax residence and other tax liabilities in accordance with the tax laws of the Philippines.



Will I now be required to pay income tax and other taxes? Am I exempt from paying the travel tax?


In accordance with existing laws, income earned in the Philippines is subject to the payment of tax. Filipinos who re-acquire citizenship and opt to reside and work in the Philippines will pay the income tax due at the end of each fiscal year. They are also subject to other obligations and liabilities, such as the community tax and residence tax.

Countries routinely forge bilateral agreements in order that their respective citizens who earn income overseas do not pay income tax twice.

Filipinos who have re-acquired citizenship, as long as they reside permanently overseas, also enjoy the travel tax exemption extended to Filipino citizens permanently residing in other countries, the OFWs and their dependents.



As a dual citizen, am I allowed to practice my profession in the Philippines (e.g. doctor) ?


Under the law, those intending to practice their profession in the Philippines shall apply with the proper authority for a license or permit to engage in such practice.





If I need to get more details on the rules and procedures for the implementation of RA 9225, which government office do I contact in the Philippines?


Under Administrative Order No. 92 Series of 2004 dated 12 January 2004, the Bureau of Immigration has been designated as the government agency in charge of formulating the rules and procedures for the implementation of Republic Act No. 9225. The contact details of Immigration Commissioner Alipio F. Fernandez are as follows: Office of the Commissioner, Bureau of Immigration, Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines. Tel. No. (63) 2 527-3265 / Fax No. (63-2) 527-3279


I think it matters on your situation. Having a dual citizenship means you have all the priviledges, and obligations for both Countries, USA and RP, but none of the protection of one against the activites of the other.

If you plan to engage in a profession in both countries, or own property in the Philippines, while you reside in the United States, then you might require a dual citizenship.

If you plan to eventually return permanently to the Philippines, by swearing a simple oath, you can regain your Philippine citizenship when that happens. In the meantime, you still have the protection of the United States, should you go back for a visit, and Philippine history repeats itself.
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-11-30 15:56:00
PhilippinesI need your help
QUOTE (IzelNAl @ Dec 1 2008, 11:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone,
Izel went to her interview today and received a pink and blue slip. The blue slip says that they need more information about my income.

I have my own business and reported $40,000.00 annual income on my I 134. I submitted 11 months of bank statements from my business. My 2007 income tax return. My W-2's from a job that I had last year and a 1099 for income from unemployment as well as income from my business. I have a contract with a customer for a retainer of $1500.00 per month which the customer gave me and I submitted along with 4 months worth of pay stubs from that customer. I also submitted one of each of bank statements from 2 different personal accounts showing a moderate amount of money in each. I also submitted my deposits into Izels account for the allowance I give her each month. I hate to be so open about this but I am really confused as to what else I can provide that will show I can support Izel.

The blue slip just says that they need more supporting evidence about my financial situation and whether I can actually support Izel or not. Izel went back to the Embassy and the person she talked to told her I needed to submit pay stubs from my employer. DUH? I called the Embassy and got the same dumb ### answers that I have always received when I have called there. "Just submit something Sir but we can't tell you what".

If anyone has any constructive information or ideas as to what the consulate might be looking for, please let me know. Thanks for the replys.


I had been self-employed for 12 years when I sent my I-134, and own my own house. I stated that on the I-134, with less income than you are reporting. I think if you are self-employed, you should send your previous two years worth of tax returns as well as the latest return. At least, that is what I did, sent three years worth of returns, and we had no problem. Later, when I filed for AOS, they just asked to see the current year, since the rest were already on file.

(Written by SonomaCountyGal's husband)

Edited by sonomacountygal, 02 December 2008 - 09:25 PM.

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-12-02 21:23:00
Philippinesa Fairy Tale
QUOTE (sunandmoon @ Nov 30 2008, 10:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A Fairy Tale

Young King Arthur was ambushed and imprisoned by the monarch of a neighboring kingdom. The monarch could have killed him but was moved by Arthur's youth and ideals. So, the monarch offered him his freedom, as long as he could answer a very difficult question. Arthur would have a year to figure out the answer and, if after a year, he still had no answer, he would be put to death.

The question?... .What do women really want? Such a question would perplex even the most knowledgeable man, and to young Arthur, it seemed an impossible query. But, since it was better than death, he accepted the monarch's proposition to have an answer by year's end.

He returned to his kingdom and began to poll everyone: the princess, the priests, the wise men and even the court jester. He spoke with everyone, but no one could give him a satisfactory answer.

Many people advised him to consult the old witch, for only she would have the answer.

But the price would be high; as the witch was famous throughout the kingdom for the exorbitant prices she charged.

The last day of the year arrived and Arthur had no choice but to talk to the witch. She agreed to answer the question, but he would have to agree to her price first .

The old witch wanted to marry Sir Lancelot, the most noble of the Knights of the Round Table and Arthur's closest friend!

Young Arthur was horrified. She was hunchbacked and hideous, had only one tooth, smelled like sewage, made obscene noises, etc. He had never encountered such a repugnant creature in all his life.

He refused to force his friend to marry her and endure such a terrible burden; but Lancelot, learning of the proposal, spoke with Arthur.

He said nothing was too big of a sacrifice compared to Arthur's life and the preservation of the Round Table.

Hence, a wedding was proclaimed and the witch answered Arthur's question thus:

What a woman really wants, she answered.... is to be in charge of her own life.

Everyone in the kingdom instantly knew that the witch had uttered a great truth and that Arthur's life would be spared.

And so it was, the neighboring monarch granted Arthur his freedom and Lancelot and the witch had a wonderful wedding.

The honeymoon hour approached and Lancelot, steeling himself for a horrific experience, entered the bedroom. But, what a sight awaited him. The most beautiful woman he had ever seen lay before him on the bed. The astounded Lancelot asked what had happened.

The beauty replied that since he had been so kind to her when she appeared as a witch, she would henceforth, be her horrible deformed self only half the time and the beautiful maiden the other half.

Which would he prefer? Beautiful during the day....or night?

Lancelot pondered the predicament. During the day, a beautiful woman to show off to his friends, but at night, in the privacy of his castle, an old witch? Or, would he prefer having a hideous witch during the day, but by night, a beautiful woman for him to enjoy wondrous intimate moments?

What would YOU do?

What Lancelot chose is below. BUT....make YOUR choice before you scroll down below. OKAY?


































Noble Lancelot said that he would allow HER to make the choice herself.

Upon hearing this, she announced that she would be beautiful all the time because he had respected her enough to let her be in charge of her own life.

Now....what is the moral to this story?

Scroll down


















The moral is.....
If you don't let a woman have her own way....
Things are going to get ugly!




I hope you don't mind, but I sent this to my friend, Joanne, who is a hopeless romantic like me! wink.gif wink.gif She was once married to a Pinoy, but she divorced him for being a loser Off-Topic2.gif
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-12-01 19:01:00
PhilippinesLetter of Intent to marry for K-1 visa purposes
QUOTE (swiftswan @ Dec 7 2008, 12:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi! here's a link of another thread about the letter of intent..

http://www.visajourn...p;#entry2386029

there was a case where in the beneficiary was asked to submit a notarized letter of intent to marry from his petitioner during her interview.. the post was by vj member ez2007..

it's a case to case basis i guess but it is better to be prepared to avoid a white slip.. smile.gif


It's probably more important, to get the I-134 properly notarized, and supported. From my obsevations, that seems to be why most K-1 visa go to AR, or get outright denied, if everything else is in order.
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-12-07 22:22:00
PhilippinesThis is my moment!
Congratulations and have a safe trip to the US of A. It has been a long journey indeed for you girl! Always remember that patience is a virtue. God makes all things beautiful in his time. good.gif -- Marie
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-12-02 21:04:00
Philippinesgot my interview date!!!
QUOTE (SenoritaTeresita @ Dec 5 2008, 07:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sonomacountygal @ Dec 5 2008, 09:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SenoritaTeresita @ Dec 5 2008, 05:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How were you able to arrange your interview so fast? See, you and I are almost on the same timelines - our NOA2 and NVC receipt dates are almost identical. But when my fiance called the American Embassy yesterday, he was told that our case is not in their system yet and we can't do anything. Furthermore, my fiance called NVC today and he was informed by NVC that the approved petition has not been forwarded to Manila yet either. And to make it worse, he was told by a man with an African or Jamaican accent to wait for another 4 weeks! By golly, the folks at NVC aren't too cooperative, are they? mad.gif


Hola Senorita Teresita. Como estas? Estoy bien. You have the same timeline with my friend in Manila. Her fiance sent the petition June 2008 and she already have the visa packet with her interview date on January 14, 2009. She didn't call the US Embassy anymore for her visa appointment.


¿Qué tal, Marie? ¿Cómo estás tú? Estoy viva y respirando y gracias. I guess your friend is lucky, somebody at NVC worked on her case immediately. Well, we'll see, my fiance will call the Embassy and NVC again in 1 week's time.

¡Felices Pascuas!


Nada pasa Senorita Teresita. Yo soy hablando a mis amigas en Filipinas en computadora ahoy. Ella, mis amiga su nombre Glenn. Her fiance is my co-worker. She is now gathering all her documents. maybe you are the next in line now. You will get your visa packet soon. Cross your fingers. Buenas noche.
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-12-05 23:35:00
Philippinesgot my interview date!!!
QUOTE (SenoritaTeresita @ Dec 5 2008, 05:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How were you able to arrange your interview so fast? See, you and I are almost on the same timelines - our NOA2 and NVC receipt dates are almost identical. But when my fiance called the American Embassy yesterday, he was told that our case is not in their system yet and we can't do anything. Furthermore, my fiance called NVC today and he was informed by NVC that the approved petition has not been forwarded to Manila yet either. And to make it worse, he was told by a man with an African or Jamaican accent to wait for another 4 weeks! By golly, the folks at NVC aren't too cooperative, are they? mad.gif


Hola Senorita Teresita. Como estas? Estoy bien. You have the same timeline with my friend in Manila. Her fiance sent the petition June 2008 and she already have the visa packet with her interview date on January 14, 2009. She didn't call the US Embassy anymore for her visa appointment.
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-12-05 20:47:00
PhilippinesCFO Question?
QUOTE (Gene_Jules @ Dec 5 2008, 01:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is the PRISM class and the CFO sticker the same thing? Meaning she takes the PRISM class and then they will put the CFO sticker in her Passport (that she already has with the Visa attached).

Or am I missing something?

Thanks Gene


In Manila, you go St. Mary's for the PRISM. You get a certificate, then you go to CFO to get your sticker and they stamp your passport. You need both to leave the country.
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-12-05 09:36:00
PhilippinesLooking for a book that in Tagalog
QUOTE (andrew&evelyn @ Dec 8 2008, 11:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Trying to learn tagalog, but having lots of trouble. I want to get a book thats entirely in tagalog, but all i can find are books that are MOSTLY in english with some tagalog words here and there. Can anyone recommend a tagalog book thats a story where in the book people talk to each other alot. (im not looking for a "how to speak tagalog book", Im looking for a book, preferably fiction thats contemporary and entirely in tagalog. Preferably a book that i can buy on amazon. Help! Thanks.

Andrew



Here's a website you can try.

http://www.seasite.n...og_mainpage.htm ph34r.gif
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-12-09 19:21:00
PhilippinesSimbang Gabi ( Mesa De Gallo)
QUOTE (RyaNRiza @ Dec 8 2008, 06:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Never gone to a Catholic church/mass here in Mesa. My husband attends a different church. However, I would want to attend a Catholic mass here. I was thinking that even if they will have "Simbang Gabi" I think I would be too lazy to get up so early and SO COLD in the morning ohmy.gif I used to get up every morning at 8:30, at gusto ko pang matulog. Nakakatamad klima dito lalo na ngayon winter sad.gif



Nagsimbang kami ng husband ko kasama mother in-law, sister-in-law at mga pamangkin niya sa may Thousand Oaks, CA last year. We spent Christmas with his family in LA. I met a lot of pinoys in Woodland Hills. Na-surprised ako dahil may simbang gabi doon (10pm to 11pm) sa church na yun and I was even more surprised na devoted Catholic ang aking mom-in-law. Meron mga simbahan doon na may simbang gabi.
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-12-08 20:34:00
PhilippinesWILL IT BE TURKEY OR FILIPINO FOOD FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER?
QUOTE (SenoritaTeresita @ Nov 24 2008, 03:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My friends and your loved ones,

What will be on the dinner table on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day? Will it be the traditional turkey, or will it be Filipino food, or will it be some other sumptuous delight?



Thanks for asking. We haven't decided between pizza or chimichangas for Thanksgiving. We had Turkey yesterday at the Filipino-American Community Thanksgiving dinner. We will have turkey again at work on Thursday. My husband hates turkey sad.gif Too much L-eryptophan. But I love turkey. Yum, yum! biggrin.gif
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-11-24 20:58:00
Philippinesauthentication of documents (filipino fiancee)
QUOTE (evemonte @ Dec 9 2008, 10:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi! finally after waiting for almost 2 months, my birth cert got sorted out. thank god! i have just applied for the cert of no marriage and i already have my nbi clearance. question -- do i need my birth cert, cenomar and nbi clearance authenticated by malacanang? someone told i should. thanks.


They have to be copies from the NSO, on the NSO (Yellow) paper. The USEM will accept no substitutes. Same thing with NBI, it has to be on NBI paper, again, no sustitutes. Certified copies don't work.

Edited by sonomacountygal, 10 December 2008 - 09:11 PM.

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-12-10 21:08:00
PhilippinesLATE BIRTH REGISTRATION
QUOTE (robertkrizzie17 @ Dec 4 2008, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
[font="Century Gothic"]I TRIED GETTING AN NSO BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND FOUND OUT THAT I WASNT REGISTERED SO , I FILLED MY BC JUST THIS YEAR...WILL IT(LATE REGISTRY) CAUSE ME PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE WHEN WE FILE FOR A K-1? unsure.gif helpsmilie.gif



Aba oo naman. I had a problem about my birth certificate. My mom registered my birth with the local civil registry 12 years after I was born. The consul asked me about this matter. Did you get your passport yet? You're gonna need that too. You may want to have your parent's birth certificate just in case there's a question about your Filipino birth by the Consul. But hay naku! You've got a bigger problem. Just concentrate first on your annulment and I am hoping that your fiance will be patient.
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-12-07 21:53:00
PhilippinesHOW LONG DID IT TAKE TO RECIEVE YOUR K-1 VISA???
QUOTE (blukiss24 @ Dec 11 2008, 06:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I got mine 8 days after the day of my interview. I was from Mindanao and I decided to just wait my visa in Manila. If she wants to wait for it in Manila let her have a family/relatives address for the visa delivery because they don't usually deliver in a hotel. Might as well pick it up if she don't have relatives in Manila.

Good luck to her!


Vida Taylor


Got mine 8 days after my interview. I had to go back to the embassy to repeat finger scanning. I guess that was the reason why I got my visa after 8 days.

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-12-11 13:44:00
PhilippinesWhat would you do with an unwanted Christmas gift?
Hola Senorita Teresita!

Por supuesto! I would be most gracious to giver of the gift, and when I got home, I would put it in my Balikbayan box.

Tenga un buen dia!

Marie
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-12-07 22:12:00
PhilippinesCalling all GIs ......
QUOTE (minang @ Dec 14 2008, 08:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sonomacountygal @ Dec 13 2008, 12:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (RickMj @ Dec 13 2008, 03:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi minang,kumusta ka?naimbag ka pay a ta agururay ka laengen ti visa...siak ti mangrugrugi pay laeng...sumangpet to latta saan mo nga pagdanagan....God bless...

Mj


Kumusta Minang? Wen sumangpet tu latta atay visam. Ngeem nabayag laeng nga agururay kan. Nu maminsan nagbayag da nga mangted ti visa. Ngem sigurado nga sumangpet to kanyam. Merry Christmas. kicking.gif
Sonomacountygal, in ya ti tunay nga nagan mo? siyak ket ni MARS. Wen ngarud, napinpintas ti agpascua ditoy Pilipinas. Medyo mainip-ak met tay visa mi nga agi ina at ni mamamg ko maringguran met.


Hello Mars! Ni Marie daytoy. Wen ngarud kagurgurak la unay ti agur-uray. Walo nga aldaw lak na nag-uray ti visa ngem kasla akla mabagtit met. Ngem nabaybayag kanyam. Apay kano? Ana ti problema? Damdamagen ni lakay ko no na-administrative review kano diyay application yo? Ngem siguro backlog laeng ta nagado nga aplikante. Sumangpet to laeng. Nayunam pay ti aganos. Merry Christmas kanya yo nga agiina. -- Marie

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-12-14 22:35:00
PhilippinesCalling all GIs ......
QUOTE (AJAnTESS @ Dec 13 2008, 06:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Linda, Marie, Mery Jane, Jasmine, Minang, Jhao, ken dadduma pay, siak daytoy uliteg yo. Naimbag a Pascua yo amin ken Naragsak a Baro a Tawen!


Hello Manong ko AJantess. Merry Christmas kanyayo ni Senorita Teresita. Naragsak nga baro nga tawen kanyam. Adiay gayyem ko nga parehas iti timeline yo, nakaala isuna ti schedule para interview na tun January 14, 2009. -- Marie

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-12-14 22:31:00
PhilippinesCalling all GIs ......
QUOTE (RickMj @ Dec 13 2008, 03:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi minang,kumusta ka?naimbag ka pay a ta agururay ka laengen ti visa...siak ti mangrugrugi pay laeng...sumangpet to latta saan mo nga pagdanagan....God bless...

Mj


Kumusta Minang? Wen sumangpet tu latta atay visam. Ngeem nabayag laeng nga agururay kan. Nu maminsan nagbayag da nga mangted ti visa. Ngem sigurado nga sumangpet to kanyam. Merry Christmas. kicking.gif

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-12-13 12:43:00
PhilippinesCalling all GIs ......
QUOTE (RickMj @ Dec 12 2008, 10:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sonomacountygal @ Dec 13 2008, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pinoy_pinay @ Dec 12 2008, 08:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
naimbag a paskuayo amin. adtoy nak vallejo, cali.....idi Sat. nakagatangak ti kardis ken tabungao...hay nagimas ti dinengdeng ngem jak maala ti raman jay luto ni mamang ko....


Kumusta kayo kakabsat? Nakabirok kami ken ni lakay ko ito monggo saka bulong ti marunggay saka dalagang bukid diyay Asian store dito Fulton California. Apo na-miss ko dagitoy ka makan. Madi na met kayat ni lakay ko isunga siyak laeng ti mangmangan. Naragsak na pascua kanya yo amin.


Dagitay uuliteg ko ket agnanaed da dita Salinas cali,da lolo ken lolak nagawidda ditoy pinas ta baket ken lakay da metten,no adda agaw awid ditoy agibilbilag kami ti bulbulong kas kuma tay bulong ti saluyot ken sabong to allukon..tapno di yo mamiss ti nateng ditoy kasdiay kuma ti inaramid yo...Naimbag nga pascua yo met kakabsat kicking.gif



Wen ngarud. No ammok lang kuma kasdiyay ti inaramid ko. Kasla ak la agnginaw ti nating ditoy saka nagngina apo. Adayo met Salinas ditoy ayan mi (Forestville). Adattoy kami Northern California. Imbag laeng ta adda ti Asian store ditoy ngem nagbassit met. Napan kami di kalman idiay. Gummatang kami ni lumpia (frozen). Apo kaykayat ni lakay ko. Pagulis na kano.

Imbag laeng adda daytoy Ilocano thread ditoy. Makabirok ka ti Ilocano nga makatungtong mo. Naragsak nak met na am-ammo ka Ricky MJ.-- Marie

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-12-13 12:40:00
PhilippinesCalling all GIs ......
QUOTE (pinoy_pinay @ Dec 12 2008, 08:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
naimbag a paskuayo amin. adtoy nak vallejo, cali.....idi Sat. nakagatangak ti kardis ken tabungao...hay nagimas ti dinengdeng ngem jak maala ti raman jay luto ni mamang ko....


Kumusta kayo kakabsat? Nakabirok kami ken ni lakay ko ito monggo saka bulong ti marunggay saka dalagang bukid diyay Asian store dito Fulton California. Apo na-miss ko dagitoy ka makan. Madi na met kayat ni lakay ko isunga siyak laeng ti mangmangan. Naragsak na pascua kanya yo amin.




Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-12-12 23:26:00
PhilippinesCalling all GIs ......
QUOTE (AJAnTESS @ Oct 1 2008, 08:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sonomacountygal @ Oct 1 2008, 08:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Besame Mucho @ Sep 30 2008, 08:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Awan sa met ti pada tayo nga Ilocanon. Saanak a mamati nga innem tayo laeng ditoy. Ay, daguitoy Visaya nagadu da apo. Sapay coma ta adda pay sumungbat ditoy roll call ... !!!



Wen ngarud ay apo! Nagado nga bisaya ditoy. kasla da la gremlins. Adda naamammok ng pinay diyay trabaho ngem taga bisaya met isuna. Taga Bohol kano.


Hi Marie - Ammomon nga daytay post mo nga Getting a Job upon Arrival in USA ket inyalis met diay moderator. Adda metten diay Working Before Getting a Green Card thread. Adda comments ko diay thread mo.


Madik pay nga nabasa diyay comment mo uliteg! Bay-am ta birukik adiyay thread tapno makapag-comment nak min kanyan aniya? Happy Halloween! First time ko nga nag-curve ti pumpkin ditoy balay. Maymaysak nga kanayun nu awan ti trabahok isunga nalagip ko agramid ti jack-o-lantern. Awan ngamin kastoy diyay Pilipinas ngem mayat sila. Nakaayayo apo!
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-10-30 17:47:00
PhilippinesCalling all GIs ......
QUOTE (Besame Mucho @ Sep 30 2008, 08:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Awan sa met ti pada tayo nga Ilocanon. Saanak a mamati nga innem tayo laeng ditoy. Ay, daguitoy Visaya nagadu da apo. Sapay coma ta adda pay sumungbat ditoy roll call ... !!!



Wen ngarud ay apo! Nagado nga bisaya ditoy. kasla da la gremlins. Adda naamammok ng pinay diyay trabaho ngem taga bisaya met isuna. Taga Bohol kano.
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-10-01 20:14:00
PhilippinesCalling all GIs ......
QUOTE (Allan_D @ Sep 29 2008, 07:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife is from Baguio and is Ibaloi/Kankanee. Her native dialect is Ilocano though.

I guess she's a Genuine Igorota? tongue_ss.gif

She'll be joining me in Olympia, Washington hopefully by Christmas.


Yes, she is indeed a Genuine Ilocana. I have a friend who is from Baguio City and she is Ilocana.
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-09-29 11:48:00
PhilippinesCalling all GIs ......
QUOTE (pinoy_pinay @ Sep 28 2008, 09:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sonomacountygal @ Sep 29 2008, 01:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Kumusta kayo apo? GI din po ako. Siyak ni Marie. Taga Alicia Isabela nak. Idiay nak naiyanak. Taga Forestville, CA atoy lakay ko. Asidig kami dita Vallejo ngem saanak pay nakaapan idiay. Jasmin, mucho gusto encantarlo. My husband is bilingual and yo ablo espanol un poco. I hope we meet one time when you come to Vallejo. Ammok mit agluto ti igado ngem madi naimas. Madi na kayat ni lakay ko. Adobo lang ti kayat na isunga kanayon nak nagluto ti adobo. Mahirap amg-type sa Ilocano dialect. Sorry sa mga mistakes ko dito. Nice to meet you guys. - Marie

QUOTE (Besame Mucho @ Sep 28 2008, 08:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To everybody who answered this roll call, dios ti agngina kadacayo amin.

To Jasmine - I wish you the best of luck in Vallejo. Ladingitek ta saan ko met nga ammo ti agluto ti igado.

To Roy and Yazi - Although we were at odds before regarding the off-topic thread, lets shake hands!

To AJAnTess - Thank you, manong. You know, your fiancee, Senorita Teresita, and I are friends now through VJ. Do you remember when Tessie and I were posting in Spanish and Sheriff Uling reprimanded us?

To all of you kailian, comusta cayo amin. Saan yo nga liplipatan ti makipaammo ditoy VJ nga Ilocano cayo.


Linda Martinez




Hi Marie sana makapagmeet tayo. Adda kabagiak didiay Alicia, Isabela. Casiñas ti apelyido da. Saan nga siak adiay ammo na ti agSpanish...ni Besame Mucho ken ni Senorita Teresita adiay. Sana makapagkita ta. Di ba sika adiay tiga Sebastopol? Nabayag ka ditan? Siak ni Oct 18 flight agpaVallejo akon. Kayat ko ngarud nga iparaman ken fiance ko ti Igado ngem nakababain baka hanna magustuan ta hammet nga igado ti raman na. Sige ngarud dios to agina.


Wen Jasmin kayat ko met nga maam-ammo ka. Sige ngarud nu adattoy kan let's meet one time. Aisidg ka gayam mapan ditoy. Mabalin ka ag-email kanyak. Kitaem diyay profile ko. Adda email address ko diyay. Wen, asidig kami diyay Sebastopol. Idiyay kami mapmapan ni lakay ko nu ag-grocery kami diyay Safeway asidig met ngamen ditoy Forestville. Maysa tawin ko pay laeng ditoy. Napanak ditoy idi September 2007. Mapan kami dita Vallejo tun December. Kayat ko makita adiyay dakkil kano nga Filipino Store. Mapan kami ngamin diyay LA. Taga diyay inang ni lakay ko. Idiay kami LA ag-Christmas. Dumagas kami diyay Vallejo. On the way ngamin nu mapan ka diyay LA. Goodluck and best wishes sa'yo and congratulations sa fiance mo. Sapay kuma kayat na adiyay igado mo. Taga Sampaloc nak diyay Manila at agtratrabaho ak diyay Valero Makati bago ak napan ditoy. Nice to meet you ngarud.
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-09-29 00:28:00
PhilippinesCalling all GIs ......
Kumusta kayo apo? GI din po ako. Siyak ni Marie. Taga Alicia Isabela nak. Idiay nak naiyanak. Taga Forestville, CA atoy lakay ko. Asidig kami dita Vallejo ngem saanak pay nakaapan idiay. Jasmin, mucho gusto encantarlo. My husband is bilingual and yo ablo espanol un poco. I hope we meet one time when you come to Vallejo. Ammok mit agluto ti igado ngem madi naimas. Madi na kayat ni lakay ko. Adobo lang ti kayat na isunga kanayon nak nagluto ti adobo. Mahirap amg-type sa Ilocano dialect. Sorry sa mga mistakes ko dito. Nice to meet you guys. - Marie

QUOTE (Besame Mucho @ Sep 28 2008, 08:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To everybody who answered this roll call, dios ti agngina kadacayo amin.

To Jasmine - I wish you the best of luck in Vallejo. Ladingitek ta saan ko met nga ammo ti agluto ti igado.

To Roy and Yazi - Although we were at odds before regarding the off-topic thread, lets shake hands!

To AJAnTess - Thank you, manong. You know, your fiancee, Senorita Teresita, and I are friends now through VJ. Do you remember when Tessie and I were posting in Spanish and Sheriff Uling reprimanded us?

To all of you kailian, comusta cayo amin. Saan yo nga liplipatan ti makipaammo ditoy VJ nga Ilocano cayo.


Linda Martinez

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-09-29 00:02:00
PhilippinesPetitioner at the US Embassy
QUOTE (shakira08 @ Dec 11 2008, 10:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sonomacountygal @ Dec 11 2008, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ED*Riza @ Dec 11 2008, 09:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance then now my husband was with me during my interview. He was also asked some basics questions. It made me feel better having there with me.

riza


Hi Riza! I guess her fiance can go with her to the interview. Thanks for the reply. My friend will have her head in the clouds soon. biggrin.gif -- Marie



YES YOU CAN BRING YOUR FIANCE INSIDE THE ROOM FOR INTERVIEW. MY FIANCE, NOW MY HUSBAND WAS W/ ME DURING MY INTERVIEW AT USEM..HE WAS ALSO BEING INTERVIEWED BY THE CO, LIKE WHATS THE NATURE OF HIS BUSINESS IN U.S, HOW MANY KIDS...JUST FEW QUESTIONS THOUGH....BUT STILL DEPEND ON THE CO...SOME DONT LIKE THERE FIANCE W/ THEM.....IT DEPENDS, BUT YOU CAN BRING HIM INSIDE...TRUST ME. GOODLUCK!!!


Thanks so much Shakira. Merry Christmas!

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-12-11 12:50:00
PhilippinesPetitioner at the US Embassy
QUOTE (ED*Riza @ Dec 11 2008, 09:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance then now my husband was with me during my interview. He was also asked some basics questions. It made me feel better having there with me.

riza


Hi Riza! I guess her fiance can go with her to the interview. Thanks for the reply. My friend will have her head in the clouds soon. biggrin.gif -- Marie

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-12-11 12:24:00
PhilippinesPetitioner at the US Embassy
Hello VJ members in the Filipino Forum. My friend will have her visa interview on January 14, 2009. I know this is an oft-repeated question, but she wants to know if her fiance, which is a US citizen is allowed to be with her during her interview with the Consul. Her fiance is flying to the Manila for her interview appointment. Can you give me any thread or link about this topic. Would appreciate it. Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-12-11 11:43:00
PhilippinesDelbros Delivers!Ready for dispatch......
QUOTE (minang @ Dec 15 2008, 07:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (HappyDancer @ Dec 15 2008, 09:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I do the Happy Dance!!! Lovely news! All the luck headed your way. Take care and God bless!
HappyDancer, thank you. God Bless You!


QUOTE (jeffcloe @ Dec 15 2008, 09:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Minang, at long last, congrats... I am so happy for you! YAAAAYYYYYY
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Thanks again jeffcloe! Visa dance na lang for the three of you kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


Congratulations Mars! Wrong post ba? laughing.gif The time has come! I am happy for you.

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-12-15 09:25:00
Philippinesw/c service center is faster to process the k1 Visa?
QUOTE (phgirllovesjoe @ Dec 17 2008, 03:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am just curious.....my fiance told me that our papers send to nebraska.but its been 1 year and half nebraska service center didnt process for k1..so i ask w/c service center is faster to process the k1?
I am glad to hear any info from other members here.
GOD BLESS TO ALL!


Did you ever get your NOA1?That form comes in the mail (I-767C) that tells you they have received your case and has a receipt number. If not, then it looks like it got lost somewhere in the process. If you received it, then I would contact the service center directly to find out what happened. Everybody case I know of has been processed less than six months.Have you received any Request for Evidence or anything like that? Did they cash your check?

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-12-17 09:25:00
Philippinesneed help..what hotel are very close to manila airport?
QUOTE (babykim @ Dec 17 2008, 03:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi to all my family here in VJ,i really need some help.my fiance is coming on next week then he want me to get hotel in manila that very close in airport help me nman kc i dont really have any idea wat hotel i wud get that very close to airport.i been in manila b4 but only in airport for my stop over going to thailand.plsss help me what hotel is very close to airport and not to expensive and very safe to stay..plss help...i need to book soon in online.. helpsmilie.gif helpsmilie.gif ..thanks in advance for the rply..



Our favorite is the Townhouse Hotel in Tambo Paranaque. Call them when arrive, and they will pick you up from the airport. Cheap. Friendly. Lots of fellow travelers. Check out the website. Bill & Lorna love emails.

http://oasis.fortune.../112/index.html
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2008-12-17 21:19:00