Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Philippines	whats was your attire during your POE?	What matter is how comfortable you are.	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-08 13:33:00
Philippines	Who had medical exam on May 2009. Please post here...	Shots are included on the fees. I got shots I had Varicella too even I had chicken pox when I was kid. When I came here and having my immunization they told me not to had that Varicella. Oh well... Anti-cervical cancer cause $150 in US. she will be under your insurance, that will be good. Cause our insurance HPV is not included. hmp!	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-07 06:36:00
Philippines	Who had medical exam on May 2009. Please post here...	QUOTE (AngelSaint @ May 7 2009, 02:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (pRetTy_aNgeL @ May 6 2009, 01:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> P72.00 = $1.00?? I just talk to my sister yesterday and they said that exchange rate is 45 pesos for a dollar. Did your fiance add the payment for Visa Fee at BDO? U.S. $131 (Visa Fee) + U.S. $213.35 (medical) = 344.35(Total) Let say $1 = P45: $344.35 x 45 = P15,495.75 that could be the case...hmmmm I hope I was right. If not..credit, debit plus kupit.	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-06 12:43:00
Philippines	Who had medical exam on May 2009. Please post here...	P72.00 = $1.00?? I just talk to my sister yesterday and they said that exchange rate is 45 pesos for a dollar. Did your fiance add the payment for Visa Fee at BDO? U.S. $131 (Visa Fee) + U.S. $213.35 (medical) = 344.35(Total) Let say $1 = P45: $344.35 x 45 = P15,495.75	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-06 12:23:00
Philippines	CEMAR(Married)/CENOMAR(Singleness)	QUOTE (CaNdiD wiTcH @ Apr 23 2009, 07:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The pre screener and CO didn't ask me for CENMAR/Marriage index although I got the famous pink slip during my interview. Mas busy pa yung pre screener ko sa pag order ng breakfast nya kesa sa pagtatanong sa akin.. I guess it is just good to have one just incase they would ask for it.. Breakfast??	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-10 08:22:00
Philippines	If i am not going to schedule my interview?	QUOTE (dale_trisha @ May 10 2009, 09:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The appointment letter does not get you an interview. It just tells you that you need to call for the interview. Right!	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-10 09:28:00
Philippines	If i am not going to schedule my interview?	QUOTE (Aone @ May 10 2009, 09:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (pRetTy_aNgeL @ May 10 2009, 08:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> K1 Visa was approved at September 30 then my fiance (my hubby) received letter from NVC after one and a half months and I received the letter from USEM after 10 days. thanks for that pRETTY_aNGEL! im looking forward that i will get my appointment letter then this week or early next week(im crossing my fingers!).. I would like to add, are there some beneficiaries here who themselves set their own interview schedule(not their SO who called USEM to set interview sched)? just an inquiry and a survery..thanks a lot! You will be the one who will set your interview. Check the link I provided. Sometimes if there is no slot for it you can get it in a month or chances if you get it early someone rescheduled their interview. Good luck.	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-10 08:45:00
Philippines	If i am not going to schedule my interview?	K1 Visa was approved at September 30 then my fiance (my hubby) received letter from NVC after one and a half months and I received the letter from USEM after 10 days.	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-10 08:06:00
Philippines	If i am not going to schedule my interview?	QUOTE (Aone @ May 10 2009, 08:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello everyone! Just seeking an opinion from you guys, how about if i am not going to schedule my interview and will just wait the appointment letter from USEM, how long it will be(USEM receipt of our paperworks from NVC was May 4)? What should i expect, is it an email notification or tru snail mail informing me that i am eligible for interview ? Your opinions are highly appreciated! A1 USEM will notify you by mail informing that you are eligible for interview and prepare all the necessary document for your interview. You can gather them now. If you had your case number which starts at MNL 200XXXXXXX you can schedule and had your medical early. Here is the site: http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-10 07:59:00
Philippines	Photos of Arranged Documents	Just like the window in a bank.	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-10 08:42:00
Philippines	finally Visa received	QUOTE (o0pink0o @ May 10 2009, 01:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Don't forget to bring the visa packet and all your school and job credentials na rin as you might need those in applying for a job here (in case you are planning to). Bring pedicure set, cuticle remover and tabo lol! Congratulations and have a safe trip Conditioner, walis tambo at ting-ting.	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-09 15:51:00
Philippines	finally Visa received	Congratulations and have a safe trip!	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-09 15:49:00
Philippines	Querries for the interview	Best of luck!	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-12 06:57:00
Philippines	CEMAR	QUOTE (ROMANTiC COUPLEz @ May 12 2009, 01:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> okay, i ordered another CEMAR at e-census just to make sure all my documents are good. guess what, i got another one and itz purpose is for passport/travel nman.. Grabe nakakalooookaaaa!! i clearly indicated that itz for TRAVEL USA.. hay naku nbabaliw na ako.. okay lang kaya to mga sistah?? comment please?? I got my CENOMAR for my K1 interview its purpose is Passport / Travel, I want to get a new one because of that but it will took seven working days and can't make it to the big day so I rely to that CENOMAR. Don't worry about it as long as it is a CEMAR you will be fine.	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-12 07:06:00
Philippines	just wanna share........no offense.....	QUOTE (sasha414 @ May 12 2009, 06:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (easygoingcouple @ May 12 2009, 01:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A Chinese family of 5 , named Chu, Bu, Hu, Su and Fu decided to immigrate to the United States In order to get a visa, they had to adapt their names to American standards. Chu became Chuck Bu became Buck. Hu became Huck Su and Fu decided to stay in China. Su and Fu should have gotten a visa , they would have been very popular in america	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-12 07:22:00
Philippines	thanaks god for a nice gift in my bday	Congratulations and happy birthday!	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-13 06:40:00
Philippines	scanned copy documents	QUOTE (koltrone @ May 13 2009, 08:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (catteerain @ May 13 2009, 01:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have my employment letter, divorce decree, tax transcripts all in scanned copies, is it ok to just have those during interview? Or they wud really ask for the originals? I received all tax document from my husband in scanned copy (coverted to acrobat) and I didnt have prob with it. The employment letter I had it original because it needs to be notarized. The divorce decree was also original, its the same copy he left with me after we got married 5 years ago. I just gotten approved for the IR-1 and were leaving on July 8 POE - JFK http://www.visajourn...howtopic=196578	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-13 08:01:00
Philippines	Nice hotels in Manila	Try Miramar Hotel. My husband and I love the hotel. We've been there for couple times and I stayed there during my interview. The first time we went there was I am with my friend and stayed with me which I thought that they will charge us for extra but they didn't. Staff were very nice. US Embassy just opposite side and Rizal Park is near too. The location is great! Miramar Hotel Edited by pRetTy_aNgeL, 10 May 2009 - 06:30 PM.	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-10 18:28:00
Philippines	PDOS....	QUOTE (~dana~ @ May 15 2009, 12:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hello fellow filipinos......i would like to know if predeparture orientation seminar (PDOS) is reallly required for all new US immigrants............what will happen if you just fly without that sticker on your passport ............ You can't leave the country without the sticker. http://www.cfo.gov.ph/pdos.htm Edited by pRetTy_aNgeL, 14 May 2009 - 11:59 AM.	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-14 11:59:00
Philippines	anyone from philippines here		pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-15 07:33:00
Philippines	I AM PREGNANT!!!!	QUOTE (o0pink0o @ Apr 28 2009, 07:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> WE ARE PREGNANT!! I just had my prenancy test today and it is positive Today is my birthday too and this is the happiest birthday I had. I just wanna share my happiness!!! CONGRATULATIONS AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-04-28 07:42:00
Philippines	I passed the Interview	Congratulations	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-13 06:41:00
Philippines	OMG,finally...	Your visa will be at your hands soon.. Edited by pRetTy_aNgeL, 14 May 2009 - 07:02 AM.	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-14 07:01:00
Philippines	usapang garden	QUOTE (steven&jane @ May 15 2009, 01:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (pRetTy_aNgeL @ May 14 2009, 01:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (steven&jane @ May 15 2009, 01:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (pRetTy_aNgeL @ May 14 2009, 01:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (andrew&evelyn @ May 15 2009, 12:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Princess, Wala na talagang buhay yong kamatis nya:( as in dead na dead na. Sana nga kapitbahay na lang tayo dyan na lang ako mamitas ng gulay. Mahilig pa naman ako kumain ng gulay...San ka ba banda...puntahan kita dyan hehehhe. Evelyn Kamatis??? Hate ng hubby ko pero umiinom naman ng tomato juice and favorite din niya lasagna. hehehe helo sayo.. Hi! san po location u? Illinois, USA	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-14 13:54:00
Philippines	usapang garden	QUOTE (steven&jane @ May 15 2009, 01:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (pRetTy_aNgeL @ May 14 2009, 01:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (andrew&evelyn @ May 15 2009, 12:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Princess, Wala na talagang buhay yong kamatis nya:( as in dead na dead na. Sana nga kapitbahay na lang tayo dyan na lang ako mamitas ng gulay. Mahilig pa naman ako kumain ng gulay...San ka ba banda...puntahan kita dyan hehehhe. Evelyn Kamatis??? Hate ng hubby ko pero umiinom naman ng tomato juice and favorite din niya lasagna. hehehe helo sayo.. Hi! Edited by pRetTy_aNgeL, 14 May 2009 - 12:16 PM.	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-14 12:15:00
Philippines	usapang garden	QUOTE (andrew&evelyn @ May 15 2009, 12:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Princess, Wala na talagang buhay yong kamatis nya:( as in dead na dead na. Sana nga kapitbahay na lang tayo dyan na lang ako mamitas ng gulay. Mahilig pa naman ako kumain ng gulay...San ka ba banda...puntahan kita dyan hehehhe. Evelyn Kamatis??? Hate ng hubby ko pero umiinom naman ng tomato juice and favorite din niya lasagna. hehehe	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-14 12:06:00
Philippines	usapang garden	QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ May 14 2009, 09:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sali po ako since gardening is my husband's passion These were taken spring 2008. I didn't take pictures this year because we were away on vacation most of the time. But basically, these are all the flowers in our garden every year, except for new ones that we usually plant every now and then. Enjoy! --> Hubby calls this as plain plant box... I call it surprise box because different flowers pop up here one after another. We just planted those yellow Marigolds... --> You'll see here the tulips that just came out... We love tulips! --> Tulips are done... It's time for yellow irises! --> Our mailbox... right now all you see are yellow daffodils... after awhile, the clamydas will come out. See picture below... --> These are clamydas (dunno the right spelling-lol). Love them! --> Tulips by our pond... --> Purple tulips by the ditch... --> Red tulips by our brandford pear tree... Ignore the lady, she's trying to be a model-LOL To be continued... I like the idea of having tulips near the pond. I will keep that in mind! Thanks...	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-14 08:42:00
Philippines	Manila Transportation/visa documents-ready?	QUOTE (pRetTy_aNgeL @ May 15 2009, 12:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 1315 A. Mabini Street, Ermita, Manila, Philippines Is this right john&louella? CityState Hotel Manila	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-14 11:41:00
Philippines	Manila Transportation/visa documents-ready?	1315 A. Mabini Street, Ermita, Manila, Philippines Is this right john&louella?	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-14 11:13:00
Philippines	sad	QUOTE (Clarizz @ May 15 2009, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It has been more than 3months that i am here in US, so sad to be alone in the house. Go for a walk, it would be a nice exercise. Once in a while I go for a walk with our dog. Sometimes I watch HGTV and my hubby was afraid that i will redecorate the house. I like modern furniture but he likes mission style. He's afraid that all his furniture will be gone one day. Looked around and might find something that might you are interested in it. Like what I do, I found a sewing machine at the basement. My hubby knows how to sew but only a straight line. He show me how to run the machine then I asked him to Jo-Ann fabrics and bought some materials for my pillow project as a start. As I learned how to sew, my hubby had some projects to do for me. He asked me to do a hammock for the car so our dog won't be slipped on and log carrier (easy to carry logs). He likes it! Think of something what you want to do. Promise, you won't get bored. I do get bored but I try my best to do something "productive". Edited by pRetTy_aNgeL, 15 May 2009 - 08:13 AM.	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-15 08:10:00
Philippines	Troubles	The best thing is to contact the embassy. You will have to return the visa with a letter explaining what has happened. They will then inform you as to the requirements needed to have a new visa issued.	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-15 08:24:00
Philippines	Thank God I passed the interview	Congratulations!	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-15 21:39:00
Philippines	NVC confirmation?	Snail mail!	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-19 09:10:00
Philippines	Passed K1 Interview	Congratulations!	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-20 15:33:00
Philippines	Waiting for VISA to be deliver	QUOTE (adiiann @ May 16 2009, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (maritoni @ May 16 2009, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations! Thanks! Another thing... CFO... waiting for several hours to get a sticker .... Congratulations!	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-17 09:51:00
Philippines	Question about setting interview date	Appointment Confirmation from the Visa Information Service - The Philippines (DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL) Thank you for using the Visa Information Service. You have successfully scheduled an appointment for your visa interview. Here are the details of your appointment: Appointment Confirmation Number: 070002L8R0431SMA PIN Number: 6681414887 Applicant's Name: Appointment Date: Appointment Time: 7:00 AM Consulate: US Embassy - Manila Visa Type: Fiance Confirmed On: 11 November 2008 08:59 AM Last Date for Editing Information: 25 November 2008 Last Date for Cancellation: 25 November 2008 Security Advice: Please arrive one hour before your appointment time. You may not enter the Embassy with guns, cellular telephones, photographic or video cameras, electronics such as radios or other equipment, including computers. Please do not bring any type of electronic equipment. For safety and security, applicants are no longer permitted to bring cell phones or other electronic devices into US Embassy grounds. There will be no storage facility for cell phones and electronic devices at the Embassy; applicants should leave their electronic equipment in a safe location off Embassy grounds during their appointments. PIN Purchase Date: 11/10/2008 12:36:19 AM PIN Expiration Date: 5/9/2009 12:36:17 AM PIN History: FOR IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICANTS ONLY: Please read and follow all interview preparation instructions for visa applicants located on the Embassy's web site at http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3238.html. The instructions contained at the web site will inform you of the required documentation and procedures to follow prior to the interview date. Thank you, The Visa Information Service Team EMAIL After scheduling interview.	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-14 13:37:00
Philippines	Question about setting interview date	QUOTE (Matt & Bing @ May 15 2009, 12:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello friends. We were finally released from the NVC this week and I will be calling the embassy soon to inquire about our interview. A have a few questions: Anyone know about when interviews are being scheduled now? Mid to late June?? As I said, I am going to call to schedule our interview before waiting for the notice from the embassy. I believe the embassy will soon send my fiancee an email stating that we can now schedue an interview and a link to their web site with the forms needed and other information. As long as you had the case number which starts at MNLXXXXXXXXXX. And then after I call to schedule the interiew, another email will be sent to my fiancee confirming the interview date, correct? Yes a confirmation email from the call center. One more question about the medical exam. On the first day, does it matter what time you show up? I saw someone suggesting arriving after noon on the first day. Is that a good idea? Yes it is. Most people come in the morning and by noon there are only few people. It is a first come first serve. Thanks in advance for any replies. I meant to post this in the Philippines section - can someone move it please	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-14 11:27:00
Philippines	Heading back to Manila today!	QUOTE (thepizzadude @ May 21 2009, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We passed the interview thanks for all the well wishes now for the wait for the VISA delivery!!!!! Congratulations	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-21 06:58:00
Philippines	Heading back to Manila today!	Have a nice trip and Good luck on your interview!	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-18 07:10:00
Philippines	Phillipine Passport	It should be valid at least six months. For passport renewal, you can call the DFA Information Center at 02-737-1000.	pRetTy_aNgeL	Female	Philippines	2009-05-21 08:23:00