Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Husband growning impatient with the process	My God people! Have some compassion! She's just having a down moment and has turned to the only other source of support she can get for encouragement. Instead she gets opinions and "who's situation is worse" comments. What's the point in having an online community for support if you CAN'T SUPPORT!? Relax sister. We know what you are going through. Yes, there are worse scenarios out there, but it doesn't make it easier does it? We just take it day by day and know that in the end this will all be a grand story we can tell our grandchildren one day. Right now we dream of just the next time we can talk, but soon we will be rewarded with waking up every morning by their side. We won't have to worry about how much longer we can keep our eyes open while chatting till the wee hours of the morning. Instead we will be holding them tightly as we lay together. My biggest fear is she doesn't get tired of me when I'm available to her every minute of every day. LOL. All we can do is relish in the fact that we DO have each other and we WILL be together soon. Hang in there! It will all be just a memory soon	Brian-n-Jinkie	Male	Philippines	2012-03-01 19:31:00
Philippines	Meeting Fiancee's Parents	I second the suggestions of a gift for the family members and the blessing. The blessing is called "Mano Po". This is not done just upon meeting them, it is expected every evening actually. They will love that if they don't expect you to do it. Also learn some basic Tagalog. It is very appreciated that you try even if you butcher the pronunciation. If they laugh, they aren't laughing at you they are just flattered that you are trying to impress them. Hosting dinner is a major bonus! As much as I hate to admit it, their culture is heavily stricken with poverty in most places. It sounds tacky, but if you can I would leave behind some cash as a parting gift. (optional, but recommended) The Filipino culture is notorious for the fact that "you marry the girl, you marry the entire family". Just let them get to know you and be totally transparent. Let them see what it is that your future bride sees. Oh! One more thing!! DON'T HUG!! LOL..... I'm a hugger, but they don't respond to it like you would think. I would also keep your physical affection with your fiancé to a minimum while you are in the presence of her family until you know how they feel about it. Most families will frown on you two staying together in a hotel or something. I would make sure you have a clear understanding of how they would feel about that before doing it. I asked her Nanay's permission before she came with me. Good luck! Feel free to ask any questions! I kept it short cuz you say you know their culture, but if there's anything else let me know.	Brian-n-Jinkie	Male	Philippines	2012-03-01 18:50:00
Philippines	Employment letter if self-employed?	I know this is an old topic, but I wanted to add my 2 cents. I am self-employed. What I did was made copies of the Articles of Organization showing my company as an LLC (or entity). I sent this along with my last 3 years tax returns showing the business as stable and successful. That being said.... I'll have to come back and say wether she gets approved with that cuz she hasn't been to her interview yet.	Brian-n-Jinkie	Male	Philippines	2012-04-26 20:45:00
Philippines	medical and interview	My fiancé just had her medical at St. Luke's and did it in one day, however it would be a risk to go to close to your appointment. For that fact, if you call the embassy to schedule your interview they won't even schedule it less than 2 weeks to allow for the medical to go through. The clinic sends your information directly to the consulate and you need to allow time for that. This whole visa process is about being thorough and on the safe side. Is being turned away at the interview worth saving a trip? If they turn you away cuz you don't have your medical done you're gonna have to make another trip anyway. ...... in short, don't chance it!	Brian-n-Jinkie	Male	Philippines	2012-06-26 13:53:00
Philippines	CFO guidance and counseling form	anyone have an idea how quickly you can go to the seminar? In other words, say she goes to her interview and they say approved... how quickly can she take the seminar?	Brian-n-Jinkie	Male	Philippines	2012-06-26 14:05:00
Philippines	Medical	Here's the link to St. Lukes. http://www.slec.ph/u...l#required-docs Only trust the official sources. i.e.- USICS, Emabassy, St Luke, ect. Don't trust what you see on a no name website.	Brian-n-Jinkie	Male	Philippines	2012-08-30 13:41:00
Philippines	Insanity	DUDE!! Insanity is SICK!!! Well worth the money!! You may can find it cheaper on ebay.	Brian-n-Jinkie	Male	Philippines	2012-06-26 14:15:00
Philippines	Reporting marriage and name change in the US	Has anyone filed this recently. All of  the information on the website says you have to be there in person to get a passport. That's a VERY long way for me to go to Chicago from Louisiana.	Brian-n-Jinkie	Male	Philippines	2013-08-01 16:56:00
Philippines	H0TELS in Manila	We stayed at the Eastwood Richmonde Hotel. Wouldn't stay anywhere else!	Brian-n-Jinkie	Male	Philippines	2013-08-01 17:11:00
Philippines	H0TELS in Manila	We stayed at the Eastwood Richmonde Hotel and were very impressed!	Brian-n-Jinkie	Male	Philippines	2012-02-15 19:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Best Email i ever received!!	Congrats!! What a great Christmas present! OOOHHHHHH the envy over here! LOL	Brian-n-Jinkie	Male	Philippines	2011-12-22 19:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	how did you meet your loved one	I also met my fiancé on filipinocupid.com. I'm not much of an internet dating type, heck! I don't like to date girls across town, but God managed to put us together through that site! I had visited the Philippines and a guy on the plane was going home after visiting his girlfriend there and he told me about the site. I thought it was really reaching and kinda lonely, but I found myself looking not long after I got home. Next thing you know, I found my dream woman!! Mahal kita princess!!	Brian-n-Jinkie	Male	Philippines	2012-01-02 15:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	OMG! We're Approved	HOLY #######!!! That was fast!! What did you do, show up at the service center and hold them at gunpoint????	Brian-n-Jinkie	Male	Philippines	2012-03-01 17:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	VISA APPROVED!!	WOO HOO!!! Congrats!! I hear ya on the cleaning the man cave! I actually have a roommate that is waiting to get the boot at any moment! Congrats again man! We go on July 2! Hey, she say how long she was there and what they asked her?	Brian-n-Jinkie	Male	Philippines	2012-06-26 14:12:00
Middle East and North Africa	Bahraini GOOD CONDUCT CERTIFICATE	How did you do Brian? Our noa2 came in 66 days so now it's my turn to panic About this certificate! We did fine. It took a little less than 3 months to get the certificate. We were told once she turned it in they would go ahead and mail out her visa. That was over 3 weeks ago. I'm really getting tired of dealing with this Embassy. I'm sending her down there to speak with them face to face and see if we can light a fire under their #### and get this done! There's nothing else to do but add the one letter to the file and review it, then send it out! I just don't get it! because bahrain is in the middle east Really? Bahrain is in the middle east??? You're a smart one! The reason it was posted in the Philippines forum is for advice from others who had worked abroad there FROM PI and get there experiences with it. Obviously if she were still in Bahrain she would have walked in there personally and gotten it herself. Thanks for your unnecessary comment though.	Brian-n-Jinkie	Male	Philippines	2012-08-20 12:51:00
Middle East and North Africa	Bahraini GOOD CONDUCT CERTIFICATE	Yeah, the problem is we just got our NOA2!! It sucks to have to wait so long to get it just to find out you have to wait again. I've heard different things from different people about how long it takes, but you're right..... none of them move fast enough for me. Luckily I'm the impatient type and will probably bug them daily until they do something about it. lol However, someone told her yesterday that she had to wait till she had her packet! I don't know what that's about, but it shouldn't be necessary. They should still do it. It drives me nuts that I can't be there and help her. Thanks for your reply and sharing your experience. I am search up and down for similiar situation. This is harder to find than my left sock. Here is what I found for manila philippines so far: Honorary Consulate in Manila Philippines http://www.bahrainco....ph/default.asp http://www.bahrainco...servicesGCC.asp Visa Journey Experiences Bahrain "GOOD CONDUCT CERTIFICATE " http://www.visajourn...ost__p__2740150 http://www.visajourn...ost__p__3048156 http://www.visajourn...ost__p__2877129 Left sock.....	Brian-n-Jinkie	Male	Philippines	2012-04-25 12:54:00
Middle East and North Africa	Bahraini GOOD CONDUCT CERTIFICATE	Awesome! Thanks	Brian-n-Jinkie	Male	Philippines	2012-04-24 10:01:00
Middle East and North Africa	Bahraini GOOD CONDUCT CERTIFICATE	Yes I'm familiar with the "process". I'm just asking if anyone has had experience with it. I called the Philippine embassy in Bahrain and they said it takes 3-6 months! That's longer than the petition!	Brian-n-Jinkie	Male	Philippines	2012-04-24 02:17:00
Middle East and North Africa	Bahraini GOOD CONDUCT CERTIFICATE	why was this moved to MENA? Our petition is for the Philippines...	Brian-n-Jinkie	Male	Philippines	2012-04-23 23:58:00
Middle East and North Africa	Bahraini GOOD CONDUCT CERTIFICATE	Anybody had any luck trying to get the GOOD CONDUCT CERTIFICATE from Bahrain?? My fiancé worked abroad there for 2 years (over the 6 months that requires the certificate). Problem is you have to mail a request for the form, then wait to receive the form, then send back the form, then wait for them to send you the certificate! ggggrrrrrrr Is there an easier way?? This is gonna hold us up.... I know it!! - Brian	Brian-n-Jinkie	Male	Philippines	2012-04-23 23:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	shipping times from Bahrain	Good point!!	Brian-n-Jinkie	Male	Philippines	2012-05-02 20:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	shipping times from Bahrain	anyone know how long it will take to get a letter back from Bahrain such as a "certificate of good conduct"	Brian-n-Jinkie	Male	Philippines	2012-05-02 16:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Police Certificate Bahrain	Anyone know how long it takes to get a police certificate from Bahrain?? It's the last thing we need and it's not moving too quickly.	Brian-n-Jinkie	Male	Philippines	2012-07-05 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Visa Delivery	How long did it take you to to have your visa in your hand from the time of your approval at the interview?	Brian-n-Jinkie	Male	Philippines	2012-08-06 16:38:00