ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesMy pink time has come!
Congratulations LuvtechWife, I hope you still remember me because I sent you PM sometime in September to inquire about some stuff.

Keep Safe and have a nice flight to USA!!! kicking.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-07 03:24:00
PhilippinesNever mess with PINAY wife......
Awesome!! hehehehehehhe!! bad thing the video doesn't want to play in my computer.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-09 05:41:00
PhilippinesInterview Passed
CONGRATULATIONS!! good.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-10 05:38:00
PhilippinesNVC Case Complete!!!!
Congratulations to the whole family!! good.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-10 00:28:00
PhilippinesHurray!!! 3-minute interview...PINK SLIP!!
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Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-09 01:24:00
PhilippinesUse an immigration Service
I agree of not using any service, especially LAWYERS, but my wife keep on telling that she doesn't have time filing these papers.
I can't do anything, she still hired this lawyer.

Now she just keep on following what the lawyer tells her to do.

First, she told my wife to wait at least 8 to 10 weeks before we will have the NOA-2, which is true in some cases. We got the NOA-2 after 32 days.

Second,when we got to NVC, I was the one who is calling the NVC from Saudi to obtain the Case #, not our lawyer.
I informed my wife that we alreay have the case number and we need to start gathering all the required documents to make everything easy, but the lawyer told her to wait at least 4-6 weeks before obtaining such documents because it might get expired. I told her don't listen to hear because after a week NVC will send our AOS bill and IV bill thru mail because I already called the NVC and gave our e-mail addresses but still she did not listen and after 5 days there you go, they already sent those IV bill and AOS bill to our atty.

I told my wife to get a Certification of Employment for after 3 days of payment for AOS bill NVC will send the I-864 package, but she told me it's too early for that what's her lawyer told her to do. Our payment is still being process, perhaps tomorrow or the next day NVC will send the AOS but until now my wife have not gather those papers such as Certificate of Employment, Pay stubs, Tax returns etc. I know it will make the processing slow because we are not ready.

I got pissed off with my wife, because she was acting like she doesn't know anything with the process and she is just letting the Atty do the tasks.

Edited by Lancelotte25, 13 October 2009 - 04:57 AM.

Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-13 04:55:00
PhilippinesVisa Delivered
Have a safe trip!! good.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-14 05:34:00
PhilippinesAnother Pink Slip In Manila
Congratulations!! A one big happy family will be together soon!! kicking.gif good.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-09-30 01:36:00
PhilippinesAnother Pink Slip!
Congratulations!!! good.gif good.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-14 05:24:00
PhilippinesWhat does it mean?
Indeed, It's a wowan thing, they can have the whole cabinet full of shoes but they couldn't find time to wear them all. I wonder, what are they going to do with those shoes? whistling.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-10 00:32:00
PhilippinesWhat does it mean?
It's an excuse to avoid further discussions. whistling.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-09 01:17:00
PhilippinesCFO Experience - Cebu
QUOTE (ToddnCezy @ Jan 20 2009, 03:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello All VJ members!

I'm just gonna share my CFO and SMEF-COW experience today. It was TIRING.. wacko.gif

Got at St. Mary's Euphrasia Foundation, Inc around 9:10 AM.
Tel. #: 2353745 - 2353746
Address: 3rd floor Aya-ay Arcade, Mango Ave., Cebu City
Landmark: Across University of San Carlos Boys High (now South Campus)

After registering, I filled out a COW form and prepared requirements. They will also take a digital picture of you inside the office after filling out the form.
NOTE: Requirements vary per visa category.

REQUIREMENTS: ST. MARY'S (K1)
NSO Birth Certificate - Original and photocopy
2 Valid Id's with picture - Original and photocopy
Passport - Original and photocopy (both front and back)
Visa - Original and photocopy (if you already have it)
250 pesos for registration
Black ink pen
Photos with fiance

Seminar started around 10 AM with Sister Marieta Velez.
It's actually a presentation of one of the featured documentaries of Magandang Gabi Bayan by now VP Noli de Castro.
After the presentation, a short discussion about abuses were lectured and what to do when your partner is abusing you.
Then, another COW Staff discussed on what not to bring upon departure and what to do after getting hitched. We were lectured depending of the country we'll be entering. SMEF-COW caters seminar and counseling to Filipinos entering or migrating to almost all countries, I guess.
I was very much surprised that I can't take my replica bags of Chanel and Louis Vuitton. She mentioned that America is anti-imitation and anti-piracy country. Did anybody successfully entered a state using their replica bags or had it at their check-in luggage? Hope you could enlighten me. I feel terribly bad cause some of my bags are replica bags and I don't wanna leave it sa Pinas! Huhu

Moving forth, we ended the seminar by 12:15 PM. Ate lunch and was told to come back at 1PM for the one-on-one interview or counseling. Name was called around 1:45 PM. The counseling went well.
QUESTIONS:
Where did you meet?
When did it started?
How long was the relationship at present time?
His address?
Work and address?
When was his first visit and the following visits that followed?(they wanna know how good memory you have; give out exact dates of visit)
What are your plans upon arrival at the US?
Based on my age (I'm 22), she said I need my parents consent but judging how I gave out my answers, she commented that I am mature for my age and can definitely see that I love my fiance soo much and wished me a happy marriage ahead.
She gave out my blue certificate (and told me to have it photocopied for the CFO office). Paid 5 pesos for the photocopying of my certificate for their records.
Time check-out: 2:20 PM

Travelled to CFO office for my sticker. Its located at the 2nd floor of the DFA-Cebu building.
Got there at around 3PM. Presented requirements.

REQUIREMENTS: CFO STICKER OFFICE (k1)
Passport - Original and photocopy
Visa - Original and photocopy
Blue certificate from SMEF-COW - Original and photocopy
400 pesos Registration Fee
Duly Accomplished CFO Registration Form

Presented my Passport and its photocopy, my blue certificate from SMEF-COW and its photocopy. Then he gave me out a form to fill out.
After filling out the form, name was called to pay the registration fee. He took my passport and told me to wait again. Around 3:45 PM, name was called at the front desk to confirm if I had the right and correct name affixed on my CFO sticker. A few minutes later, CFO sticker was stamped at my passport. He gave me out a form to fill out upon entry to the US and told me to fill it out and send it back again thru mail to the CFO address. He also gave me a handbook about Filipinos migrating to the US. That was IT! Finally, I'm done.
Time check: 4PM

wow.gif What a day! I'm glad I'm finally done with this.



If you can avoid a scenario that will cause you in trouble, do it.
What is wrong if you can't bring those replicas, you can have the original one once you get to the US.

Some of the famous brand names are complaining about the rampant imitation and causes them to loss millions of dollars.
Some people might not get in trouble because of the officer assigned at that time might not care.
Do you think the same officer will be there once you arrive in the US?
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-16 01:04:00
PhilippinesJust venting
QUOTE (Pinay Wife @ Oct 13 2009, 08:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In VJ it's either:

Fight or Flight
Roar or Ignore
Take 'Em On or Move On



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Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-14 00:04:00
PhilippinesJust venting
QUOTE (AbbynSheryl @ Oct 13 2009, 09:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
nicely put in words
i had horrible experience here with my posts but i read in some where that
" GREAT PEOPLE TALK ABOUT IDEAS
AVERAGE PEOPLE TALK ABOUT THINGS
CHEAP PEOPLE TALK ABOUT PEOPLE,"
it did not bother me a little bcz i know only cheap people talked about me bcz of jealously. if u have any bad experience just ignore them.
abby n sheryl



Yeah, I remember that post Abby, it's about your crib for Sheryl.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-13 02:53:00
PhilippinesJust venting
That was a great inputs friendlygal25, I agree with you. I remember this post about meeting their fiances on the web most replies are coming from our ladies here and some of them are actually fighting over that forum.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-13 00:39:00
Philippinesmopeds
QUOTE (Dakine @ Oct 16 2009, 09:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Buy her a "trike" from PI.



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Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-16 01:38:00
Philippinesmopeds
QUOTE (bmtrrbt @ Oct 16 2009, 09:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charlie&pam @ Oct 15 2009, 08:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Since they used them all the time....has anyone got one for their wife for errands since most dont know how to drive yet?


did you ask your fiance if she wants to have one?




Kindly take your time filling up your timeline, Thank you!! yes.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-16 01:19:00
Philippinesmopeds
I would recommend buy her a Smart car or Toyota Yaris once she get her driving license. Riding a moped or motorcycles are very dangerous.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-16 00:51:00
PhilippinesAnother Police Clearance Question
QUOTE (Bob 4 Anna @ Oct 17 2009, 01:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To prevent getting an RFE simply write a short letter explaining the the country doesn't allow you to get a Police Clearance after you've left thst country and include it in the packet in place of the Police Clearance.



The Embassy knows it and even NVC because it's all listed on Reciprocity.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-17 07:05:00
PhilippinesAnother Police Clearance Question
Available only to those who are resident in Kuwait

So it means to say, you don't have to worry about it.


Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-17 02:10:00
PhilippinesAnother Police Clearance Question
Don't even think about it..they will know that.
If Kuwait does not provide PCC to those citizen that is no longer residing in Kuwait, then you don't have to worry about it.

Just like here in Saudi arabia, once you left the country, they will not give you PCC.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-17 02:06:00
PhilippinesWe just received our Appointment Letters!
I'm having this ambivalent feelings in this journey everytime I read this kind of posts.

Good luck!! good.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-16 01:47:00
Philippinesdo i need to go through immigration counter n manila?
QUOTE (Mc and R.kid @ Oct 16 2009, 05:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, im flying PAL..



good.gif good.gif Everything will be easy for you. You don't have to collect those baggage after arriving in Manila, since you are a connecting flight to San Francisco, right?

Follow the maximum weight for cabin luggage for your own convenience.

Have a safe flight!! good.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-16 01:26:00
PhilippinesDS-230 Packet
QUOTE (AbbynSheryl @ Oct 17 2009, 09:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey yes i submitted all originals with the ds230 to nvc, and also make sure to have a cover sheet of the ds230 on the front of the form and send them a copies of all the things u r sending with ds230 so they can send the originals to manila and keep the copies in nvc. good luck. abby n sheryl



Thanks Abby and Sheryl!! Did she get back all the original documents after the interview?
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-17 23:54:00
PhilippinesDS-230 Packet
Hey guys,

Does NVC still sends DS-230 packet to the beneficiary?
Because when I printed the cover sheet from the online payment site, there's a instructions that you have to folow the link given in the same page.

Just curious, and also, during the interview do I still have to provide those original documents submitted to NVC? like PCC,NBI,MC and BC.

Thanks
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-17 02:32:00
PhilippinesNon-Immigrant and Immigrant Medical
QUOTE (payxibka @ Oct 20 2009, 03:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Lancelotte25 @ Oct 20 2009, 07:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does the results for each category got the same validity period?


other than the vaccination requirement.... they are the exactly the same exam as well



What I mean is, if the Immigrant visa are valid for 6 months, does the Non-immigrant visa got the same?
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-20 07:23:00
PhilippinesNon-Immigrant and Immigrant Medical
Does the results for each category got the same validity period?


Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-20 07:12:00
PhilippinesNVC Hectic Schedule?
QUOTE (tim and mari @ Oct 21 2009, 09:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you so much.........Is it ok the beneficiary call the NVC?



Sure, I am the one who is calling the NVC, they will ask you for your names and DOB.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-21 01:35:00
PhilippinesCorrection of Philippine Birth Certificate
what kind of correction? if it's typographical error only, you can file a correction at the Municipality where that person was born, Republic Act 9048 allows the local civil registry to amend correction and does not require judicial processing, but there'd limitations.
Error with genders and dates entries are not included in this Law.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-21 05:45:00
PhilippinesK1 present address in KSA
Hello there Reem,

I'm here in Saudi too, where you at? For more precise and accurate information try to e-mail the US Embassy-Riyadh at this address.

riyadhiv@state.gov

you will get a response from them at least 2 to 3 working days.

Hope it helps, take care

Lee
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-23 00:34:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)been 3 months case still not at NVC please help
Three months?? Wow!! I'm sorry for your situation.
Yes call your Congressman, I have this friend here in VJ and he is from Pakistan too, his case got completed after his wife called the Congressman.

Perhaps, this will help your case.

Look for him here at VJ, his name is Fiaz&Brenda.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-14 02:25:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)When People Say "Login Fail..."
QUOTE (indy_benji @ Oct 24 2009, 08:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yes, it is when you try to log in to the payment site, that is all.



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Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-24 01:40:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)sign in failed
Congratulations!! We got completed last Dec. 08, good luck for us to get an interview by January.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-12-12 02:37:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarried, living abroad, planning to move to US
QUOTE (KylaB @ Sep 16 2009, 10:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

My husband, who's Irish, and I were married in May, in Dublin. We live in Paris, I've been living here for 6 years, he for 2 1/2. We want to move to the US in the beginning of 2010, and have read about applying for his green card first with the I-130, and then once it's been received by the USCIS office, applying for the K3 which should allow him to enter the US while waiting for the I-130 to be processed. However, I'm not sure if I should send in the I-130 to the USCIS office in the states, since technically I'm a US resident, citizen etc...although I am living abroad, or do we have to apply abroad??? I'm afraid applying abroad will make things even more complicated. Has anyone else been in this situation? And has anyone gone through the process of bringing in a spouse on a K3 visa while waiting for the green card app to go through? Any advice?

Thanks so much in advance
Kyla



I guess DCF or Direct Consular Filing is applicable, contact the nearest US Embassy in Paris.
Good luck!! star_smile.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-09-16 03:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 NOA2 Approval - CSC JUNE FILING
QUOTE (ANODES09 @ Sep 22 2009, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here's another one down for the California Service Center -


*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: WACXXXXXXXXXX

Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On September 21, 2009, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Check My Case Status and Check Processing Times.
*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.


Sincerely,


The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
_______________________________________________________________________

My cell phone also received a text message at the EXACT same time stating that my case is now updated.
At the current time, the I-129F petition has not been approved.



They had ours approved on Sept. 22, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS!!
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Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-09-26 07:06:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVFS documents
For CR-1 they are asking for all original documents.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-14 08:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI 130 APPROVED!!!!
QUOTE (hasson @ Oct 16 2009, 09:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-16 05:00:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvisa approved
Thanks for sharing your experience and questions asked.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! good.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-11-06 00:00:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPolice certificate issues
QUOTE (danvil101 @ Nov 2 2009, 10:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Lancelotte25 @ Nov 2 2009, 10:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Magandang araw sayo kabayan, we are in the same boat, I'll give you infos based from my experience on how to obtain Saudi PCC.
Question number 1, YES, you have to have both.
Question number 2, In order to facilitate and not to waste your time, you have to make an appointment on their website.

Where are you exactly in Saudi?


Magandang araw din. Glad to hear from you kabayan. I just posted the same questions on your post in "Philippines" forum. biggrin.gif You're right, we're on the same boat right now except that you're a bit ahead of me in the application process. I did not send my DS-230 yet coz I'm afraid I may not get all the documents on time.

I am working here in Abqaiq (Eastern Province). The nearest US consulate is in Dhahran which is around 100km from my place. Were you able to get your NBI & police clearance already?


Abqaiq, I see, I am from Dammam. Yes, I already got those docs. Make sure to have your NBI ready, it's valid for one year so not to worry.
I got delayed because of NBI, it took one month before I got mine.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-11-02 03:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPolice certificate issues
QUOTE (danvil101 @ Nov 2 2009, 09:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi. My wife (a US citizen) has filed a petition for me for an immigrant visa. She's currently on the process of filing the AOS and on my part, I am preparing all the documents requirements.

I am a Filipino citizen who is now working here in Saudi Arabia for almost 5 years. Also we decided to process the visa application here in Saudi Arabia. As per the requirement, I need to obtain a police certificate for the locality where i lived for more than 6 months.

My questions are:
1. Do I need to obtain both NBI clearance from Philippines & police clearance here in Saudi Arabia?
2. In obtaining police certificate in Saudi Arabia, do I still need to make an appointment to the nearest US consulate in requesting the letter for police clearance or I can just walk-in to the consulate?

For those who have been into the same situation, please help. The nearest consulate is about 100km from where I lived so I need to be sure with the requirements first before going to them. Thank you.



Magandang araw sayo kabayan, we are in the same boat, I'll give you infos based from my experience on how to obtain Saudi PCC.
Question number 1, YES, you have to have both.
Question number 2, In order to facilitate and not to waste your time, you have to make an appointment on their website.

Where are you exactly in Saudi?
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-11-02 02:01:00