ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesHow did you meet your Filipino Fiance?
We met online. It was just by chance,I was not aware of dating websites before. I did not renew my contract in Dubai and went back to Quezon City in 2007. As I was sending job applications online, Filipina Heart kept popping on my screen so I went there and decided to sign up. He viewed my profile and sent interest. Despite of daily chats and occasional calls, he was still skeptical because of my "heartbreaker" profile on Friendster :rofl: and his bad relationship with ex-fiancee from Gensan. We lost communication for 8 months. I went back to Dubai and he met another Filipina from Italy but he said I was different. :devil: He sent me an email and we renewed our friendship and from then on we never had a break in communication and then we started talking about marriage in late 2008. After our many chats and phone calls, we no longer considered incompatibility as a possibility for us so we decided to marry on our first meeting in 2009. We were not surprised that it seemed we had known each other for years. We complemented each other well as both of our personalities were consistent with our expectations. And now, we are enjoying our long road travels, visiting places, him eating my pansit and adobo with rice and he is a hands-on daddy :thumbs: . We love to talk about our love story to his relatives and friends and all they say is we were meant for each other. (L)

Edited by bowgirl, 27 June 2011 - 11:20 AM.

bowgirlFemalePhilippines2011-06-27 11:16:00
PhilippinesHow did u meet your fiancee/fiance/wife/husband?
I met my husband on FilipinaHeart.com in 2007. I was not into dating site actually, I never even thought it existed, hehehe..I just came back to Manila (from Dubai) that time and was looking for a job online when I came across that site..I don't know why I created an account on that site, maybe because I was bored and tired applying. Many members sent "interests" and messages but it was Chris who really got my attention...the rest is history. From YM chatting, phone calls, flowers and chocolates..I knew he was the one, but it was not at the right time. I decided to go back to Dubai in the same year and we stopped communicating because "things" happened on my side. We re-connected in September 2008 and never had a break in communication since..and we married in March 12, 2009 at QC Hall of Justice. And now, we're just waiting for our petition's approval (I hope). It makes me think that we are destined to be with each other and I'm happy, content, and satisfied with my papa.
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-09-09 22:42:00
PhilippinesQuestion about I-864

Hi VJ's. I have a question about I-864 on Part 6 (sponsor's income and employment information), I am the sponsor but unemployed since December 2013, I checked unemployed but confused whether to put 0 on #5 because it says "current", or do I put the annual income on my W2 since I worked until November 2013? Thank you.


bowgirlFemalePhilippines2014-02-12 11:48:00
Philippines221(g) April 2011

Hello! Finally found some people in the same boat as I am. It's not me, though, it's our son. @dlareg, I posted on your other topic. My son's interview was April 19, got the 221g form, asked for additional documents: Local Civil Registry certified copy of birth certificate and reverification from NSO. Gave me back my son's passport. I sent the docs via 2GO with the 221g form and 2GO submission form April 25 at 2GO Megamall. Tracked it and they said Embassy received it April 26.

Have read a bunch of threads on this already but they were pretty old. It's different for everybody. It seems, though, that they respond faster if you email them. I think it's IVManilaReplies@state.gov. You might need to put the case number, petitioner's name and your name. I have not done this yet because NSO dispatched the reverification only yesterday, I'm giving it time.

Good luck to all of us! Post if you get any news! Thanks y'all! :)


Hi. Just wanted to ask why did the CO asked for a copy of birth certificate from LCR? Didn't you give them a copy of BC from NSO? Because I have NSO copy of my daughter's BC and that's what I'm going to present on her interview (actually NVC package since she's on CR-2)but your case confused/worried me. Is that a new requirement? For a BC to be reverified by NSO or their copy is enough? Thanks.
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2011-05-05 10:29:00
PhilippinesFlying from Manila to Maryland in June '14?

Hey my fiance is leaving june also,prolly like middle of june tho. He is scheduled for interview in may 05. I am from maryland too. Where in MD are you from? i live in frederick county.

I'm in Montgomery County (Silver Spring). Is your fiance from Manila? Is it possible for my mom to travel with him? She's not gonna bother him, she will not need help with her luggage or anything. Thank you.


bowgirlFemalePhilippines2014-04-22 06:38:00
PhilippinesFlying from Manila to Maryland in June '14?

 

 

Check with the airlines to see if you can get a temporary pass that a friend or relative will use to escort "mom" to the gate through security. Most airlines will accommodate that request. If that fails then request a "wheelchair escort" and they can get her to the plane and board her. Also, if she is changing planes to fly from there onto her final airport destination, then also include that airport in the itinerary with the WC escort. Once on the plane the flight attendants will surely look after her needs. All of this needs to be noted during the purchasing of the ticket. Don't for get to follow-up and confirm that on the day prior to ensure you wishes are noted in her record.

 

Make sure she has some snacks in her purse for traveling and that all medicines that she takes is in her carry on and not checked baggage. Also, make of list of important phone numbers of relatives both in the Philippines and the USA that authorities can reach in case of an emergency. She should carry these in her purse.

Thank you. I said the same thing to her, discussed with her in detail but still she will not go alone. She wants me to cancel the petition (?!?) if she will travel alone. Aargh...


bowgirlFemalePhilippines2014-04-21 09:04:00
PhilippinesFlying from Manila to Maryland in June '14?

Hi mga kabayan! Is there anyone here flying from Manila to Maryland (or DC) in June? My mom's visa interview is scheduled for May 15th and assuming everything goes well from her medical to visa delivery, she can leave the Philippines by 2nd week of June. The problem is she doesn't want to travel alone. She's 61 years old, healthy, speaks very little English and as of this writing, freaking out about travelling to the US alone. I cannot go home to pick her up because I just started at my new bank job and the budget is a little tight right now since we are moving to a new house also in June. I was wondering if there's anyone here willing to meet and travel with her? 

 

Thanks.

Beth


bowgirlFemalePhilippines2014-04-21 08:32:00
PhilippinesIR-5

To all who has done petitioning their moms, I have a few questions. First, I am thinking that CEMAR is only required for Filipinos married to a US citizen but I wanna make sure that my mom does not need this document, does she? Second, she's a senior citizen (61), can she bring a chaperone inside the embassy? Third, she would need a Tagalog interpreter, should she inform the Filipino (pre) interviewer or should she tell the consul? Thank you very much.

 

Beth


bowgirlFemalePhilippines2014-05-10 15:06:00
PhilippinesNBI Clearance with AKA
QUOTE (abbielovesjeremy @ Dec 24 2009, 08:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey beth smile.gif thanks for answering smile.gif you put my mind at ease smile.gif *whew*

this makes me wonder about the police clearance again though. do i still need to bring it in the embassy? i mean i asked for another copy of that and on the AKA part they just put my first name and nothing else....


Police Clearance from where? There's no need to bring it to the embassy if you already submitted it to NVC, you can bring a photocopy of it though, if you want. I had all the photocopies of my NVC documents when I was interviewed. I'm not sure about the AKA on Police Clearance in Philippines. I had mine with my married name and it looked like this:

First name + Initial of my maiden surname + married name and other details (it's Quezon City PC)

..there was no AKA and I was not questioned about it. They're more particular on NBI and you have the right one.

Merry Christmas to you and your family, btw.
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-12-24 11:00:00
PhilippinesNBI Clearance with AKA
QUOTE (abbielovesjeremy @ Dec 24 2009, 12:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i dont understand ... which AKA part? will i have a prob with mine? i mean my NBI clearance is in my married name now like this:

FATHERS LAST NAME de HUBBYS LAST NAME, FIRST NAME y MOTHERS MAIDEN NAME

they just put the "de" and "y"


Don't worry Abbie, that's how it is. I see you already have an interview date, goodluck!
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-12-24 02:28:00
PhilippinesSo...where are the VJ Fil-Am success stories?

We'll be celebrating our 5th anniversary in March. We have  a daughter and son (2 years apart) and now an infant girl. Our house is a happy and noisy one, filled with laughter and children's happy screaming. We are going back to Manila in July to pick up my Mom and after that, my husband and I will be on the road..travelling. We love road trips smile.png


bowgirlFemalePhilippines2014-01-25 11:32:00
PhilippinesWhere's your hometown?
My mom is from San Juan, Batangas and my dad is from Boronggan, Samar..but I lived all my life in Quezon City, Metro Manila. I've never been to Samar but have been to Batangas many times especially during fiestas.. And my husband was born, raised and educated in New York but now lives in Las Vegas.

Edited by chris@beth, 23 September 2009 - 02:24 AM.

bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-09-23 02:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 received
QUOTE (alwayssmiling @ Aug 12 2009, 09:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Not sure if I am in the right place for this but I am giving it a try. We received our NOA2 today and wanted to post it so maybe to help others with hope in there timelines. We received our NOA1 on march 19, 09 and got our NOA2 today Aug 11, 09. waited 145 days. We filed with the Vermont Service Center. Hope this can help with others that are waiting. Visa Journey is a great place with many great people Thanks so much, never posted before so forgive me but I read and read here everyday!!! Thanks to all!


Congrats! I hope we'll receive ours soon too..but I'm afraid we'll have to wait until October cos we filed in May..ugh!!
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-08-11 22:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview Date
QUOTE (? Pweettyy ??& @ Aug 14 2009, 03:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wooo hooo!

God is great, All the time!

Got our sched for the interview.

Can't wait for the famous pink.

Include me in your prayers.

xoxo


wow..goodluck! i think i'm gonna die of jealousy now, hehehe...
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-08-14 03:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 May Filers...please post here!
Hello peeps! Please post your updates. I wanna feel I'm not alone here..! Thanks and Good luck to all of us!

beth

(sorry, wrong forum..it is now in IR- CR 1)..Peace all!

Edited by spicy_sugar_0312, 19 August 2009 - 08:48 PM.

bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-08-19 20:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 received!!!
Congrats! Oh God!! Can we be next..??? yes.gif
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-08-25 01:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsnoa2 today!!!!
Congratulations! I'm dying to write it myself...i hope we'll be next. yes.gif
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-08-25 01:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch Filer Update
QUOTE (annaliza36 @ Sep 22 2009, 11:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi March filer,
Eventhough I am not joinning the conversation but I have been following you guys. I just wanted to update you with our journey. On September 28th my fiancee have his interview in Manila. I will be flying to Manila on Friday Sept 25th to join him. We are both very nervouse with this interview. I ask you guys to pray for us and wish us much luck as you can!

Thank you,
PAt and annaliza


goodluck!

bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-09-21 22:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2009 filers -- post here!!!
We were "touched' again on Aug. 18, 2009..what does this mean..? I hope this means NOA2 is on it's way, hehehe..
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-08-20 01:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2009 filers -- post here!!!
We've been touched today (August 17, after May 8)! kicking.gif We're sooo happy.. OMG! it's just a "touch", what more if it's approval..?!?
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-08-17 21:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2009 filers -- post here!!!
QUOTE (Starlight95 @ Aug 12 2009, 11:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nope its not raining in May 09...lol


hehehe....i hope, we, may filers will start posting the word APPROVED very soon..Goodluck to all of us!
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-08-11 23:07:00
Middle East and North AfricaI think I'm cursed lol
QUOTE (M_n_M @ Sep 11 2009, 01:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's insane of me to say this and I mean ABSOLUTELY nothing by it... just an observation that 98% of the time when I comment on a thread...everyone else stops commenting. It's like I'm the period at the end of the thread. lol. I started getting all self conscious about it today when I commented on a couple things, and they just died after my comment. So I have concluded that I am indeed cursed. (Hope not everything I touch gets cursed like this ohmy.gif that would stink big time!!!)

~M


hahaha!!! you're funny..! i don't think you're cursed, maybe the thread is cursed, hehehe..
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-09-11 03:37:00
Middle East and North AfricaAddress change at POE??

You change your address using the I865 as the sponser. He uses the AR11 to change his address.

Jackie (F)


Yes, he can. I changed mine at POE but I also did it online with AR11 on USCIS website. The POE officer said it might delay my greencard but I just received it today. :dance:
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2010-02-22 21:38:00
Middle East and North Africawhy is emirates emirates?

isnt emirate an arabic word?well then why does it get plural with S?as in the airline and the country?


because there are seven emirates in the country, maybe?
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2011-04-21 09:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny february filers
I am a February filer too...for my daughter's petition.
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2011-05-08 13:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresstll waitng.....

so meaning you just call uscis always?my husband kinda busy cuz his on training of ranger right now..do you think if im the one who will call uscis is ok?


No. Unlike in NVC, where they discuss the case status with beneficiaries, USCIS will only speak to petitioners even if you offer to give them information about him/her. They will not discuss the case status with you (beneficiary) but only with your husband (petitioner).

Edited by bowgirl, 05 August 2011 - 09:50 AM.

bowgirlFemalePhilippines2011-08-05 09:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPolice certificate from S. Korea?
Hi! I have been in the same situation thought different country. I'm from Manila, Philippines and lived and worked in Dubai, UAE for 4 years. What I did was I called UAE embassy in Manila and asked them how I can apply for Police certificate from Dubai when I am no longer residing there. They advised me to go to NBI (National Bureau of Investigations) or police headquarter in Manila to have my fingerprints and send it to Department of Foreign Affairs for authentication and then send to UAE embassy to be attested. And then I sent these (and other requirements) to my friend who was in Dubai and she applied on my behalf. The police clearance was released after 8 days. i don't know..maybe police certificate processing in South Korea would be different but I'm sure she will need authenticated fingerprints.
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-07-24 02:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage Contract
When my husband sent our I-130 package, he sent CERTIFIED TRUE XEROX (PHOTOCOPY) FROM ORIGINAL marriage contract from local registry office (Quezon City Hall in Manila) because we still didn't have the authenticated copy from NSO that time. I already have the authenticated copy now (with NSO seal and I already sent him) though it took almost 4 months. I was just wondering if they (USCIS) need the authenticated copy or certified true copy was enough? We've been waiting since May 09 and I hope we're not waiting for RFE because of this. Thanks peeps!
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-08-18 03:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWOO-HOO Received NOA2!!
Wow..congrats!
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-08-19 22:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy photo book was sent back to me!
It's good they sent it back.
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-08-19 22:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 May Filers...please post here!
Hello peeps! Please post your updates. I wanna feel I'm not alone here..! Thanks and Good luck to all of us!

beth
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-08-19 20:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAddress Changed
QUOTE (Haole @ Aug 24 2009, 10:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (spicy_sugar_0312 @ Aug 23 2009, 04:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello! My husband moved to a new address 1st week of August (same State though). He updated his file online on August 15 and we've been getting "touches" eversince. Will the change of address affect our case progress? Thanks all.

beth

It's a good idea to have him call USCIS and backup his address change. Tell him to follow the prompts to change address and he'll get a live person.


thank you po. smile.gif
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-08-23 21:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAddress Changed
Hello! My husband moved to a new address 1st week of August (same State though). He updated his file online on August 15 and we've been getting "touches" eversince. Will the change of address affect our case progress? Thanks all.

beth
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-08-23 21:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo USCIS and NVC know about VJ?
QUOTE (AbbynSheryl @ Aug 14 2009, 12:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i wish they read what people say about them.lol
abby n sheryl


I really wish they do..!
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-08-14 00:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview PASSED!
Cogratulations!
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-08-19 22:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCurrent Status: DOCUMENT OTHER THAN CARD OR TRAVEL DOCUMENT MAILED TO APPLICANT
Subject: Case Status Information for Receipt Number: WAC***********

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

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: WAC**************

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

Current Status: DOCUMENT OTHER THAN CARD OR TRAVEL DOCUMENT MAILED TO
APPLICANT

On September 3, 2009, your document I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE,
FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN was processed and mailed to the address on record. If
you have not received it within 30 days of September 3, 2009, contact our
customer service at 1-800-375-5283. If you move while your case is pending,
please use our Change of Address online tool to update your address.

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 Case Status and Processing Dates.
*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.


Sincerely,


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

Does this mean we were not approved..?

bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-09-03 21:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED....Finally!
QUOTE (LOLAs @ Sep 11 2009, 09:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I like your signature, it speaks to me and it just makes my day.


it does to me too...thanks for the wishes everyone..!

beth
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-09-10 22:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED....Finally!
QUOTE (uniquecouple @ Sep 10 2009, 04:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
congratulations!!! good.gif


thank you and congrats to you too.
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-09-10 03:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED....Finally!
I've waited for more than 3 months to finally write this...APPROVED!!! NOA2 was received by my husband today. Thank God! Last week, I posted "DOCUMENT OTHER THAN CARD/TRAVEL DOCUMENT MAILED TO APPLICANT" topic here asking what that means. I thought it was an RFE or something else. Our I-130 was approved on August 17 but was returned because my husband forgot to change his address online. They re-mailed it on September 3 and he received it today (Sept.10). Thank God and good luck to all. NVC, here we come. Please be good to us.
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-09-10 03:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC...here we come!
Our I-130 has just been approved so we're ready for the NVC stage now. I just have some questions regarding the NVC process:

1. Will NVC notify the petitioner that they received a package from USCIS? If yes, email or post? And how soon do they send the notice?
2. Will they also send something to the beneficiary?
3. What does "Choice of Agent" means?
4. How much is the payment on NVC?
5. Aside from DS-3032, are there any forms/documents that we need to send? Will it be sent to beneficiary's consulate once the case is complete?
6. Will they again send notice if the case was already forwarded to US consulate of the beneficiary?

I really hope someone can answer these questions because I'm confuse now. My husband is so busy with work and online studies so he doesn't have time to research and call NVC just to be put on hold for so long that's why I want to help him on this process. Thanks a lot in advance. God bless.

Beth
bowgirlFemalePhilippines2009-09-11 17:55:00