ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWanting to apply for CR1
No you cannot get married over the phone or through the mail. You must have an actual legal ceremony in person.
jundpFemaleGermany2009-07-06 02:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYAHOO!!! ME APPROVED K3
kicking.gif Congrats kicking.gif
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2009-10-01 00:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCONGRESSMAN?
Are you on Admin Processing?
Fred N EmiliaMalePhilippines2009-09-12 22:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone get I-130 approved 1st week of march?
QUOTE (mstangie @ Mar 18 2009, 03:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ben and Ash @ Mar 10 2009, 10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Has anyone received I-130 approval during the 1st week of march? Ours was approved March 2nd and I want to see if anyone got anything from NVC yet or know how long it will take.


IR-1 / CR-1 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : Vermont Service Center
Consulate : Armenia
Marriage :
I-130 Sent : 2008-12-05
I-130 NOA1 : 2008-12-16
I-130 Approved : 2009-03-07



QUOTE (mstangie @ Mar 17 2009, 02:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ben and Ash @ Mar 10 2009, 10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Has anyone received I-130 approval during the 1st week of march? Ours was approved March 2nd and I want to see if anyone got anything from NVC yet or know how long it will take.


IR-1 / CR-1 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : Vermont Service Center
Consulate : Armenia
Marriage :
I-130 Sent : 2008-12-05
I-130 NOA1 : 2008-12-16
I-130 Approved : 2009-03-07


It only took three months to get an approval for the I-130?


some couples got their approval after 5 or 7 months... it depends.. we got approved after 3 months
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-03-17 14:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone get I-130 approved 1st week of march?
we got approved last March 5, 2009. We got the hard copy last March 12, 2009 (which was my bday).. Until now, we have no respond from the NVC.
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-03-17 13:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat should we have to secure with I-864 for my student husband?
QUOTE (LÜvtechwifey @ Jun 17 2009, 06:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My husband has been really busy all this time, that he has no time to compose our packets, so I was thinking if its ok that I'll be the one who will send the IV package to the NVC though he is my choice of agent?. ( I am here in the Philippines by the way.)


yes its ok Cath.. just make sure your docs is complete.. PC, NBI etc...
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-06-16 21:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat should we have to secure with I-864 for my student husband?
no need to notarize the 1864 and 1864A... We didn't notarize those forms..
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-06-14 10:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAfter CR1... what's next?
Ok, i got my passport with visa now.

As i arrived in USA - i will received my GC which is good for 2 years.

Before the expiration date (90 days) of my 2 year GC- I have to file for removal of condition so that I can get another GC which is good for 10 years.
AM I CORRECT?

And when i'm already staying in USA for 3 years - I can file for citizenship.. and i can get a naturalization certifcate. Am i correct again?

Do we have to pay any amount for all of this process?

Edited by jiskat08, 20 June 2009 - 08:58 PM.

Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-06-20 20:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAfter CR1... what's next?
big thanks!
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-06-05 06:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAfter CR1... what's next?
I am starting to think about my POE (just being optimistic).. So, once I arrived in USA, I know that I will be receiving my 2 year green card and SSN (it depends if they're going to deliver it automatically OR I need to apply my SSN in the office)

My question is, what form(s) should I need to fill up and what are the next steps for me to update my CR1 Visa when I'm already in USA?

Kindly, give me the link so that I can start reading it..

Many thanks!


Kathy

Edited by jiskat08, 05 June 2009 - 04:48 AM.

Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-06-05 04:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHOW TO TRACK PACKAGE
whether you can track it or not... just wait for the AVR in NVC to inform you that your documents was already forward to your Embassy.

I tracked down my papers but it seems that its not accurate from the AVR of NVC....
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-06-25 13:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSO HARD
its been 1 year and 5 months since the last time i saw my husband... We spent our 1st wedding anniversary alone and looking to each other thru the computer... You are not alone my dear, time will come that you and your husband will be together. Just submit all the additional documents and just keep on praying that the USEM will process the papers as soon as possible.

GOD bless.

Edited by jiskat08, 25 June 2009 - 01:28 PM.

Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-06-25 13:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresITIN application (W-7 IRS form)
because of lack of time...
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-05-28 09:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresITIN application (W-7 IRS form)
We were not able to apply for ITIN... Can we still ammend my husband's tax info since his status are still single.. Once i got my SSN - can we change his status to married and ammend it so that i can also receive some refund next year?
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-05-28 03:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresITIN application (W-7 IRS form)
QUOTE (php2 @ Apr 5 2009, 09:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi jiskat08,

Form 2555-EZ is about the Beneficiary (Foreigner) Earned Income Exclusion which means that:

The Beneficiary's earned income can be excluded for joint income tax computation. The total amount of the Beneficiary's foreign income will be included on Form 2555-EZ as well as on Form 1040 (Line 21 as deduction).


Can we download that form?

what about the Statement / Declaration for the treatment as resident aliens for tax purposes (signed by both)? is this a letter that we should write or what?
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-04-05 09:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresITIN application (W-7 IRS form)
QUOTE (php2 @ Apr 5 2009, 08:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys,

We finally know the answer! Our reference is the IRS itself.
The best and correct way to do is to file as "Married, Filing Jointly."

And the forms/statements needed are:

1) Form W-7 (March 2009 Rev) with supporting documents (signed by the beneficiary)
2) Form 1040 Joint Income Tax Return with attachments (signed by both)
3) Form 2555-EZ for Foreign Income Exclusion
4) Statement / Declaration for the treatment as resident aliens for tax purposes (signed by both)

We still have one more week before the April 15 deadline. smile.gif


Thanks for the info good.gif But what is Form 2555-EZ for Foreign Income Exclusion???
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-04-05 06:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresITIN application (W-7 IRS form)
QUOTE (His_Wifey @ Mar 29 2009, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (CaNdiD wiTcH @ Mar 29 2009, 09:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (His_Wifey @ Mar 29 2009, 08:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jiskat08 @ Mar 29 2009, 07:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
His_Wifey: This is normal since you have no SSN with you, your husband will file as single. Same with my husband - still single in his tax.

For your husband to be able to file as MARRIED - you need to send a new W-7 form to be filled up by you, marriage contract and passport and send it to him so that he can ammend it..

Here is the link TAX AMMEND



thanks jiskat... so i can do so when i get into the US and have SSN... doesnt really need it now right?


You have 2 choices.

1. File Married Separately or Jointly using W7 attached to your husband's 1040.
2. File single then ammend it on a later stage when you already have SSN.


Thanks Candid.... i guess we ll go for option 2



I was thinking for the option 1 since I am also after the tax refund next year.. it will be double amount.. It can be an additional proof of our relationship.. We will give it a try.

Edited by jiskat08, 29 March 2009 - 11:10 AM.

Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-03-29 11:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresITIN application (W-7 IRS form)
His_Wifey: This is normal since you have no SSN with you, your husband will file as single. Same with my husband - still single in his tax.

For your husband to be able to file as MARRIED - you need to send a new W-7 form to be filled up by you, marriage contract and passport and send it to him so that he can ammend it..

Here is the link TAX AMMEND
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-03-29 06:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresITIN application (W-7 IRS form)
QUOTE (CaNdiD wiTcH @ Mar 29 2009, 06:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Husbie filed as single. We will just ammend it when I get there.
We are suppose to file 1040 with W7 and my certified passport copy but since we got the approval, we have chosen the easiest way.



Candid witch, can we ammend it on June or July? WE got approved and im afraid that this might cause some confusion or delays or whatever to NVC and USEM.
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-03-29 06:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresITIN application (W-7 IRS form)
I am in a hurry to submit the W7 form together with my red ribboned passport and marriage contract for my husband to ammend his tax as married.. the deadline is April 15..I dunno if this is the exact date or what..

Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-03-29 05:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTD or Tdap vaccinations - follow up
QUOTE (sojen @ Jun 5 2009, 11:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jiskat08 @ Jun 5 2009, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
On the vaccination document worksheet, the assigned medical staff from the releasing counter advised me that I need to follow up the 2 shots that was given to me which is Varicella and Human Papillomavirus to a private clinic. I asked him, can i do that here in St. Lukes - he replied its too expensive here.. Better go to a private clinic for another shots.. He also told me that I need to take another shot in USA which is the Td or Tdap - he encircle it and put USA on the paper..

Is this required or should I take this asap or after the interview?




I just want to comment on the HPV vaccine. If I am not mistaken there's a 2 and 4 months window on that. So if St. Luke's had given you the the first shot, better finish it. Try searching the benefits of HPV vaccine and you'll know why it is important.


i asked the staff about the follow up about my vaccinations and he told me to better follow up in a private doctor rather than in their clinic (ST. LUKES) because he said it was expensive..
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-06-29 04:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTD or Tdap vaccinations - follow up
On the vaccination document worksheet, the assigned medical staff from the releasing counter advised me that I need to follow up the 2 shots that was given to me which is Varicella and Human Papillomavirus to a private clinic. I asked him, can i do that here in St. Lukes - he replied its too expensive here.. Better go to a private clinic for another shots.. He also told me that I need to take another shot in USA which is the Td or Tdap - he encircle it and put USA on the paper..

Is this required or should I take this asap or after the interview?
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-06-05 08:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLeaving the Philippines
maraming salamat po sa mga comments... ang lamig!!!!!!!! baguio dito ehehehe
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-07-12 01:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLeaving the Philippines
Hi everyone,

im finally here with my husband... it was all in all 19 hours from my house to our house here in USA... It was tiring but its ok.. I didn't cry in the airport back in the Phils but when we're heading to my husband's place - i broke down bcoz of too much tired and missing my family so much. I know i will be back again but maybe after a year or two.. the good thing is, im with my hubby. Thank GOD for the safe trip. There was a turbulence when we landed to Narita Japan and i was like oh my!!! Wahhh lol. It was like roller coaster hehe..

It's summertime here but for me its cold already lol.. I will get used to it after few months. The immigration process at the airport is fine, the officer is friendly and nice to me. He said i will get my GC within 3 to 6 months. Is it really long? And my SSN will arrive in 6 weeks but i can go to the office to get it soon, he said.

Anyways, GOD bless to those who are still on the process - for sure you're the next one to fly here in USA.. Just be patient..



Kathy

Edited by jiskat08, 11 July 2009 - 06:17 AM.

Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-07-11 06:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLeaving the Philippines
I feel mixed... Sad yet excited.. I cannot imagine that I am leaving now. My room, my family, my dogs will be crying as soon as i left.

I know this is the time that GOD has given to me... its time for me to be with my husband and I know that my life there will be a great blessing.

I am thankful to this website and for those who have helped me. That's a lot to mention but you know who you are. I will still post here. Thank you so much!

It will be my first time to ride a plane and im feeling scared so I pray that GOD will put his hands upon me as i travel for 16 hours from Manila to Seattle.


What else should i say, this is it! I wanna visit Neverland and Disneyland.. star_smile.gif



GOD bless everyone.

Edited by jiskat08, 09 July 2009 - 09:14 AM.

Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-07-09 09:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy June 3 & 4 Medical Experience at St. Lukes
your welcome =)
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-07-11 12:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy June 3 & 4 Medical Experience at St. Lukes
QUOTE (EricN @ Jun 5 2009, 09:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats Kat! Good Luck in the Interview!! I am sure you are here soon.

- Eric


hopefully good.gif Thanks Eric!

QUOTE (xylide @ Jun 5 2009, 12:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
congrats!
great job... hope to read about ur itnerview experience soon....
this is a great help for me and for all of us here..
im doing my medical on the 17 so this is really a big help...


thanks...Yes, i will post my interview experience here.. star_smile.gif

GOD bless on your medical and interview also.

QUOTE (sasha414 @ Jun 5 2009, 05:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
good luck on the interview kicking.gif


salamat/thank you star_smile.gif
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-06-05 04:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy June 3 & 4 Medical Experience at St. Lukes
I received some help before and now its my time to share my piece...

Have a good day ahead and GOD bless your visa journey.


Edited by jiskat08, 04 June 2009 - 01:38 PM.

Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-06-04 13:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy June 3 & 4 Medical Experience at St. Lukes
hehe thanks.. i look so sosososo tired on my picture... thank GOD i passed it.
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-06-04 13:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy June 3 & 4 Medical Experience at St. Lukes
Hello everyone! I just want to share my Medical Examination Experience at St. Lukes Extension Medical Center Clinic..

MEDICAL DAY 1 - PAYMENT, BLOOD & URINE TEST, XRAY, EYE, WEIGHT, VITAL, HEIGHT & PHYSICAL EXAM

I woke up at 6:30am and I feel kinda sleepy coz I sleep past 12 midnight. I brought my sterilized milk so that I can drink it while im on the way to St. Lukes Extension Medical Center Clinic at Bagobo St. Ermita Manila. I know it will be a great help as i take my xray exam later.

I brought the ff:
Appointment Letter (email form NVC)
Passport
2x2 Picture (white bacgrkound)
P10,241.00 Medical Fee
Water and sterilized milk (Bear Brand)

I really don't know the exact place since it was my first time also to go to the said clinic. I just prayed that GOD will guide and keep me safe especially its raining. Big Hassle! Also, I haven't ask my dad about the directions since he is very familiar in Manila but since I'm also familiar in Taft area - its not really a problem for me. Anyways, my mom cooked some breakfast for us (for the first time again lol ) since it was also my brother's first day on his class.

I left the house at past 8am and I took an MRT from Santolan to Recto (P15) and then after Recto, I take a walk along this over pass(it was a long over pass and you can view the squatters area). And then I took another LRT from Doroteo San Jose to United Nations (P12).

I was already in UN but I dont know where the Clinic is until I ask this police and he doesn't know also thats why he asked another guy and he told me that SLEC is at the back of Philam Life Building and I just need to turn left. So, instead of riding a tribike (which will cost me P30) I just take a walk until I reached the PHILAM Bldg. In front of PHILAM is PAGCOR Casino Filipino. After that, I turned left and I thought that the clinic is already there so I asked the candy vendor where the SLEC is and he told me to walk until I reached the Barrio Fiesta and once I get there I can view the SLEC bldg.

When i was already in Barrio Fiesta, I can see a number of people outside the bldg. waiting for their relatives to finish their medical. I saw this mini restaurant or carinderia in front of the clinic and you can also see that there's a xerox machine of the said carinderia. I photocopy my passport and NBI and since I forgot my pen, I have no choice but to buy a new one (there's 3 to 5 vendors who are selling ballpen for P10 infront of the entrance door of the clinic)..

The guard asked me if its my first day, I said yes and then he gave me some forms which is the evaluation form, application form and the instruction. He asked my passport and appointment letter and he told me to fill up the form inside and once finished, give it to the receptionist. He stamped my right hand.

STEP 1
After I fill up the form, I gave it to the Reception Area (Ground floor) and she told me to go to the room (this is
in the reception area also) because I need to take a digital picture and encoding of date through my
index finger. I just need put my index finger on the red button then tap it slowly (four times) and you can see it
in the computer anyways. After that, the lady told me to go to 5th Flr. for payment.


STEP 2
I went to the Cashier's Area (once the elevator is already in the 5th Flr. you just have to turn left and that's where the cashier is). I paid the medical fee which costsP10,241.00. then the cashier told me to go to 4th Flr. for blood and urine test. In every floor, there's a reception area where you need to give your papers and you just have to wait for your name to be called.

STEP 3

On the 5th floor, I gave my papers to the receptionist and after 2-3 minutes, the lady called my name and told me to go to the Extraction Area(same floor). So, I went there and a guy assisted me and I took a blood test for HIV then after that he told me to go to the Urine test area(same floor). A lady assisted me and she told me to put my things on the chair then she gave me a
small cup for my urine. It was a good timing bcoz I want to pee also! lol Then after that, I gave the cup to the lady and she told me to wait again. After 2 minutes, she gave me my umbrella and asked if its mine and I said yes and thanks! hehe..

Ok, then after that she told me to go to 3rd Flr to take an Xray Exam... So i went down on the said floor and I got the chance to meet some Filipina who is also taking their medical exam.. The process is kinda fast thats why we weren't able to talk for that long so I went inside the changing room, changed my tshirt and wear the xray gown. Then i proceed to the Xray Room and the lady told me to put my things on the chair and she gave me a heavy square bag while im having the xray exam - its really odd and i think this is to test more of your lungs thats why they want us to carry this heavy bag. While taking the xray, the lady told me to inhale then exhale. On this part, I didn't inhale that much hehehe..(My friend told me not to inhale that much) but it just bothered me coz i was carrying this heavy square bag and I asked the lady, What's this?! and she said, there's a magic in there..lol I was like hmm.. ok. So after that she told me to go to 5th floor for an Eye test and Physical Examination.

STEP 4
I went up to the 5th floor and I gave my papers to the USA counter area.. Remember, there's two counter/receptionist on the 5th floor . On the left side you can see a counter for the coutries of Australia/New Zealand and Canada and on the right side, there's the counter for USA.

So, I gave my papers to the counter area then she told me to wait for my name to be called. After 5 minutes, a guy called my name and he told me to take off my socks to check my weight.. He said to face the audience (I was lil shy coz there's lot of people waiting and you know looking at me haha) and I was smiling and then I said I'm underweight and he replied, your just slim. hehehe..He said to wait again for my name to be called.

After 2 minutes, a lady called my name to check my blood pressure and I told her, do i still have blood? hahaha she said, lets see lol.. My blood pressure was 110/70 and I asked her if its normal, she replied yes it is. Yehey! I thought i'm anemic.. So again, she told me to wait for my name to be called.. Then, after 2 - 3 minutes one of the medical staff (guy) told me to go to the Eye Test Room. As i entered, a doctor asked me if im wearing contact lens or eyeglasses - obviously i'm wearing eyeglasses and he checked it. He started to ask me about the alphabet letters in front of me which i really can't read especially the small ones..He also asked me if i have period, i said no... Then after that, he told me to give the paper to the receptionist again..

STEP 5
The waiting time is kinda long because I've waited like 20 minutes for the physical examination. I got my number (24) and while waiting I got the chance again to talk to some fellow Filipina about their visas, how & where did they met their husbands and their interview dates... It was a cool talk (we forgot to ask each others name lol) until each one of us has to go inside the room for physical test.. And then it was my turn, I went inside the room and a lady doctor asked me a few questions about my health.

These are the folliowing questions:


What is your name
How old are you
When was your last period
Did you take any illegal drugs
Are you pregnant / have you been pregnant before
Are you sexually active
Are you allergic to any medicine or foods
Do you have TB or is there anyone in your house who has TB
Do you smoke
Do you have cancer or diabetes
Did you any operation before

After I answer all those questions, she told me to sign the paper stating that i am telling the truth.. Then after that, she told me to read the instructions posted at the wall and it says please take off your clothes and your socks. I take off my clothes and socks and I asked her if i need to wear the robe - she said yes.

She told me to lay down at the bed and she put her fingers on my chest checking my heartbeat, then she told me to put
my hands up in my head then after that she told me to bend my legs and open it then she checked my precious one lol. She also check my wrist. And after that, then she told me to stand up and she checked my ear and she asked If I had an operation on my ear before.. I said no. Then she told me to wear my clothes.. While im taking my clothes on, she also asked me if my I have false teeth... After that, she told me to give the paper to the receptionist..

I gave the papers to the receptionist and the lady told me to go down to 2nd Floor at the vaccination room.. The doctor
called my name and she asked me if I had my previous chickenpox (bulutong). I said yes, and she said tell me where you scar is? I told her, I cant since i got my chicken pox when i was elementary.. She also asked about my last period and then she told me that I will take my vaccinations for Anti Cervix Cancer, Anti Tetano, Anti Measles and Anti chicken pox . I thought I'm going to take my shots on that day but it wasn't.. So after that she just told me to give the papers to the Checkout Counter.

I gave my papers to checkout counter including the Evaluation form and the guy returned my passport and reciept. He told me to go back again tomorrow for the vaccinations and for the results..


MEDICAL DAY 2 - VACCINATIONS AND RELEASING OF RESULTS

I woke up at 12:30noon even though the checkout counter told me to go back at 10am...So, I went to SLEC again past 2pm afternoon then i gave my passport and receipt to the guard and he check my data from the computer. He told me, did you take your digitial photo yesterday? I guess you didn't coz your picture is not here in the computer.. I replied, I did! He stamped my hand and then he told me to go to 2nd Flr for vaccination..

STEP 1
I gave my passport and receipt to the guard since there's no medical staff. He then gave my passport and receipt to the medical staff inside the room and I've waited like 20 - 30 minutes. There's a few people who are also waiting for their vaccination. While waiting, I was talking to my husband over the phone using YM hehe just to clear off the boredom lol..

After the long wait, a guy called my name over the mic and i went inside the vaccination room. I sit down and the medical staff asked me some questions like, When is the first day of your last period, are you allergic to any medicine or food? He gave me 2 papers - Evaluation form I told him I already filled up the evaluation form yesterday and he said its a different one. He also gave me the lists of the symptoms to observe after I take my vaccination.

He started to give me 2 shots on the right arm and then the 2 shots on the left. The last shot is the anti cervix cancer which is kinda pain but before that the guy asked me if im left handed or right handed.. I am right handed so he shot the anti cervix cancer on my left arm. Ouch! So, after all those tiny needles entered into my veins... The guy told me to go to the Ground floor and wait for my name to be called for the releasing of results..

It took almost 40 minutes and many of us are also waiting for their results.. So while waiting - I bought some snacks because i started to feel the hunger.. It was already 6 in the evening too!

After the long wait....... a guy called my name while I was talking to some fellow Filipina then i go to Counter B and the guy started to ask my name and the first day of my last period. He asked me if I got pregnant before and i said never been preggy.

He gave me the cd (xray result - he never told me not to open it), vaccination document worksheet and my receipt.
He told me, your passport will be forwarded to USEM including the vaccination document worksheet. He also said that my interview date is on June 16, 2009.

On the vaccination document worksheet, he told me that I need to follow up the 2 shots that was given to me which is Varicella and Human Papillomavirus to a private clinic. I asked him, can i do that here in St. Lukes - he replied its too expensive here.. Better go to a private clinic for another shots.. He also told me that I need to take another shot in USA which is the Td or Tdap - he encircle it and put USA on the paper..

Whew! Finally the day is over and I can go home but gosh it was rainy outside.. I really want to go home since my left arm is in pain also..

Anyways, thats all folks..I hope you enjoy my medical experience.. btw, I will post some pictures inside the clinic....I tried to take some pics but since its not really allowed and its kinda akward lol.. This is the only pictures that i've stolen.. lol


INSTRUCTIONS FIRST DAY


INSTRUCTIONS 2ND AND 3RD DAY (3rd day is for those who failed)


SECOND FLOOR RECEPTION AREA


SECOND FLOOR CHECKOUT COUNTER


SECOND FLOOR VACCINATION ROOMS


EVALUATION FORM


GROUND FLOOR RELEASING COUNTER


AFTER A LONG DAY... OUCH TO MY LEFT ARM! THANK GOD I PASSED MY MEDICAL EXAM!

LORD, BLESS MY INTERVIEW ON JUNE 16, 2009...

Edited by jiskat08, 04 June 2009 - 12:35 PM.

Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-06-04 12:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCarry-on Pets to USA
we are going to pick up our adopted dog later... im excited! I still love my pinoy dogs back in the Philippines but since i can't bring them - my husband allowed me to get one here...


Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-07-17 05:11:00
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We wil be living at my FIL's house and have to respect him for not wanting a dog huhu...

i will just talk to Toby in Skype everyday hahaha



Looks like dinner in the northern part of the Philippines....


yes and that's terrible.. mad.gif
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-06-21 00:55:00
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I was wondering the exact same thing. We have a 2-month old Yorkie. We're doing all the vaccinations and health checks soon. But the only thing is were worried about the quarantine rules. She is too young to have the rabies vaccine so she will have to be quarantined. So can she be kept in our city or does she have to stay in the POE? From Korea to the US she is small enough to be kept under the seat. I just read about the hot weather thing so another thing to worry about. sad.gif


i saw in northwest airline policy, 8 weeks old below are not allowed....



Well she will be older that that by time they come here. About 3 months old. So hopefully everything will go smoothly...

Oh~I hope you bring Toby.....but the whole allergy thing.....



yeah that allergy thing is also the reason.. but my husband told me that we will buy a small dog that never grows haha..
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-06-20 22:08:00
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we decided already..

Toby will not come. sad.gif I will just give him hugs before i fly.
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-06-20 22:06:00
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Every time i will arrive from work, he always raise up his right or left hand to shake my hand... so cute!
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-06-20 12:09:00
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We wil be living at my FIL's house and have to respect him for not wanting a dog huhu...

i will just talk to Toby in Skype everyday hahaha


Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-06-20 11:54:00
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QUOTE (TheKims @ Jun 20 2009, 11:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was wondering the exact same thing. We have a 2-month old Yorkie. We're doing all the vaccinations and health checks soon. But the only thing is were worried about the quarantine rules. She is too young to have the rabies vaccine so she will have to be quarantined. So can she be kept in our city or does she have to stay in the POE? From Korea to the US she is small enough to be kept under the seat. I just read about the hot weather thing so another thing to worry about. sad.gif


i saw in northwest airline policy, 8 weeks old below are not allowed....

Edited by jiskat08, 20 June 2009 - 11:40 AM.

Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-06-20 11:40:00
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I'm sad now.. lol
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-06-20 07:59:00
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A friend of mine brought a dog (yorkie) back from the UK and the dog was quarantined for 30 days. They ended up charging him $40 a day for boarding.


gosh 30 days?? so that wud be like 30 days multiply by $40? wahh.. I'll just bring some videos and pics of Toby.. sad.gif Besides my father in law doesnt want any pet even my husband is also allergic.. wacko.gif
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-06-20 07:51:00
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ok thanks!
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-06-20 07:37:00