ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesAny filipina?

My lady will be coming to Seattle if her K-1 interview goes well tomorrow, please wish her luck! :) :dance:


Goodluck! :)
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-08-31 14:15:00
PhilippinesCFO for Peer Counseling reservation?????
There's no need for reservation. Don't go there in a busy day and time like Monday morning. I went Tuesday afternoon and was the only one being interviewed. They didn't even make me watch videos and lectures.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-10-26 18:34:00
PhilippinesHow many NBI Clearances Do We Need For the Entire Visa Process?
NBI clearances have 2 parts, the upper one is detachable and is the one you will give to the embassy. The lower portion is your personal copy that you can show the people at CFO, if they ask to look at it.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-10-27 11:15:00
Philippineswedding gown couturer
I had my wedding dress made in the Philippines and I didn't regret it even if it took most of the space of my second luggage. It got wrinkled when I got here so I took it to the dry cleaner to have it steamed and I paid $90. That's almost half of what I paid for the dress! So good thing I got my dress from the PI where it's cheaper and you can choose whichever design you want.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-10-26 18:27:00
PhilippinesNEED Advice 2
Sorry to hear about your situation. I speak Ilonggo too. I agree about mag-anak.org as a good source of help. Some members from the website helped me go through the consular processing.

Did you take lots of pictures? If yes, that will be a great help with your case. Chat logs are considered minor evidence and will be needed more in the embassy interview but for the I-129F, all you need are pictures, entry stamps, itineraries and receipts as proof of meeting within the last 2 years.

Guimaras is near Bacolod and Iloilo too. I got my BC, CENOMAR and NBI in Bacolod and it was very easy for me. For BC - 1 day, CENOMAR- 3 days, NBI-2 days (supposed to be 1 day but they ran out of ink).

I got my passport in Bacolod as well and I was asked for only 1 school ID and an old ID that shows my face because I was a student back then and had no govt IDs. They also asked for my Birth Cert and Baptismal Certificate. You can expedite it. Got mine in 3 weeks and paid P1,700.

It may be hard for her family but I hope at least one of them will take time off to accompany her because she will be needing a lot of moral support.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-10-26 19:25:00
PhilippinesNEED Advice 2
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Edited by paul_kay, 26 October 2011 - 07:23 PM.

paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-10-26 19:19:00
PhilippinesAnnulment of Previous Marriage Was Not Brought Up at SLEC Medical Exam
They didn't ask specifically, well, I guess it's not your problem! :yes:
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-04 11:32:00
PhilippinesPINAYS in ILLINOIS
hello kay! san dito sa IL?
i was trying to add you in facebook.. nakablock yung option for your account.. :(



I guess we don't have a common friend! I'll try to add you instead.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-19 20:55:00
PhilippinesPINAYS in ILLINOIS
I'm in Illinois too. Good to meet you girls :)
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-19 18:46:00
Philippines2go
From the visa printing it may take 2 weeks. Got mine within a week and I was in the Visayas region too.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-09 20:30:00
PhilippinesMedical and Interview Dates
What matters is you are not bleeding during the medical exam so they won't have to clean up. lol kidding!. I know gross but it is what it is. And at least a week before the interview is recommended. I was stressed about the period thing too so I didn't have mine until the day after my interview. Which was a relief!
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-11 18:32:00
PhilippinesHow many days before picking up visa from 2GO?
Yey! Congratulations!
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-10 14:36:00
PhilippinesHow many days before picking up visa from 2GO?
Keep on tracking your MNL case number in the 2go website. Usually from the visa printing it takes 7 - 10 business days. Since the 2go tracking isn't always reliable, keep on bugging them by calling them. That's what I did too. :)
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-09 20:33:00
PhilippinesAny Philippine RNs who moved to the USA with a K/Spouse Visa?

I don't know, but you might be right about New York being the only state which doesn't require a foreign-trained nurse to have a license in their own country. It's worth checking into some more.

Also, after checking into it some more, it appears that Illinois requires a foreign-trained nurse to have had a license in their own country even if they are applying for licensure by endorsement. That issue is worth a phone call to the Illinois BON for clarification.


Yeah that's right. And I also read that they need proof of employment for at least 2 years in the State where you are endorsing from. Not sure but... OMG! No way around it!
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-05 16:48:00
PhilippinesAny Philippine RNs who moved to the USA with a K/Spouse Visa?
Hi! I'm a recent BSN grad too and I will go back to the Philippines next year to take the NLE because local license from the PI is required here in Illinois. Can't seem to get away with that rule. :( Good thing your fiancee took the NLE already.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-04 11:21:00
Philippinesabout XRAY
I've seen patients in hospitals that had Xrays taken more than 5x a year. It didn't kill them. It's fine don't worry. As long as you do it only few times in your lifetime. Tell St Luke's you just had an Xray, see if they let you have one soon.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-12 14:35:00
Philippineswhat kind of food is bakla
This is funny coz Bakla seems to the one of the first Tagalog words Americans learn.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-11 18:41:00
PhilippinesHow to convert Philippines clothing size to USA size?
Pretty much the same waist line size if you base it to that. Mine is 26 in the PI and 26 here, too. My only problem is the length of jeans so I always cut them off.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-14 18:40:00
PhilippinesPacquiao - Marquez Fight
I know Pacman fought Right Handed Boxers but they don't step on Manny's foot for 6 rounds in a row!


Marquez' Tricks!
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-14 18:50:00
PhilippinesPacquiao - Marquez Fight
WHY MANNY WAS HAVING FOOT PROBLEMS AND COULDN'T PUNCH!

paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-14 18:45:00
PhilippinesIf Visa Interview Appointment is at 6:30am. What time should we arrive?
Save yourself some sleep and don't arrive too early. I arrived later than the early birds (30mins before appointment) but one of the first few ones to get approved and left the embassy at 9:00AM.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-15 14:01:00
Philippineswhat does she need upom arrival??

Ok vj'ers asawa is coming on Monday so i guess its time to prepare lol. During this whole experience u think u have plenty of time, and then all of a sudden its here. So the questions are, and this is for the banas and the asawas lol
1) what should i be getting to make her first days comfortable ..food, personal items. Yes Yes i know rice, but being an potato guy what do i know about rice lol.
any other food you might think of?
2) any items that your asawa wanted to bring and forgot, or wished she had brought with her but didnt think of it
3) lol hat and gloves and coat might be good lol

Anyway any ideas, that you all might have would be great, looking forward to hear about your experience in this matter .
Kevin


1. Ask her what she wants. Lol. Filipino canned goods? Find the nearest Filipino grocery stores around your area too. Instead of her bringing bulky stuff (who does anyway?!) and other stuff, buy her nice and comfy personal stuff like bathrobes etc. I was happy when I came here, my mother in law put a set of pink stuff in the bathroom. I suggest you take her out shopping for personal items she needs. Get a nice rice cooker! I recommend Zojirushi rice cooker.
2.I didn't forget any items back at home since I can get them here at cheaper prices and better quality. All I could think of were important documents such as Birth Cert, Diploma, Transcript of records and other documents needed for AOS.
3. Where do you live? It's gonna be winter time soon so I suggest taking her coat shopping. I suggest buying long sleeve blouses, scarves, gloves, hoodies, boots, coats and down coats gradually so she'll be "equipped" for the winter. Weather here in the midwest freezes my @$$ off! And it's not even winter yet! I recommend TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Kohls.

Oh I forgot. Get TFC!!!

Edited by paul_kay, 16 November 2011 - 10:08 PM.

paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-16 22:06:00
Philippinescan a secondary applicant travel to US before the primary applicant?
You can try calling USCIS about this matter or posting this in other forum categories :)
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-18 12:35:00
Philippinescan a secondary applicant travel to US before the primary applicant?
I amm not familiar with this but if they have their own visas already, why not?
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-16 22:29:00
Philippinesobsess :)

thanks!
also bring umbrella just in case it rains... saves you P100 from peddlers :)


Soooo true! And leave your electronic devices in your hotel room or house. No cellphones, batteries, chargers, cameras even sim cards!
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-18 17:51:00
Philippinesobsess :)
Lol I could relate to you. While I was preparing for my interview I couldn't stop going over my documents as well. As long as you have everything, you will be fine. Like others said, be confident and smile all the time. Go to the embassy 30mins before the appointment schedule. Save yourself some sleep and don't go to early.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-18 15:24:00
PhilippinesError in Marriage Certificate? will it cause problem?

I am still here in Philippines and we got married here.


So it's a Philippine marriage certificate? Why don't you call NSO at (02) 737-1111 and ask them about it. Divorced wouldn't be an option because we don't have it in the Philippines but I see Widow/Widower often.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-19 09:31:00
PhilippinesError in Marriage Certificate? will it cause problem?

No. Obviously the marriage cert makes him married. The presence of such a status implies it asks PRIOR to the wedding what were they (because honestly, why put "married" on a marriage cert? Like.. duh?!). I assume that either divorce or widowed requires proof of that status. Many states (like Iowa) just print the marriage licence on pretty paper and turn that into the marriage cert so the info is completed (most of it) prior to the actual wedding.

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I read that most states don't require Death Certificates but instead, just asks for the date of death of the previous spouse and put either Divorced or Widowed on the status instead of Single. Why disregard the previous marriage(?!). So the OP is talking about the Marriage License that turns into an official Marriage Certificate after the wedding.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-18 17:48:00
PhilippinesError in Marriage Certificate? will it cause problem?

We just noticed that the Registrar Office put Single on my husband's status since he is a widower. Is that alright? I hope this is not a complicated case. Thanks a lot.


Wait, he is your husband. Shouldn't his status be Married?
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-18 16:36:00
PhilippinesError in Marriage Certificate? will it cause problem?
I suggest you go back to the registrars office and have them correct it.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-18 15:26:00
PhilippinesCan Someone Please Go Over Our Document List For Our Interview?

My understanding is For Phil. it is needed if under age 21


Oh yeah that's right. Then Parental Advice for applicants 23 and younger.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-19 13:26:00
PhilippinesCan Someone Please Go Over Our Document List For Our Interview?
Don't forget the 2x2 Pictures attached to the DS forms. :)

I agree with the diploma and RN license. I brought my credentials because the CO asked me what I do and I said I'm a nurse. And she said "THAT'S GREAT DO YOU PLAN TO WORK? GREAT!" So bring it in case they will need proof.

Baptismal Cert is very important in case there are blurred info in the Birth Cert. One applicant was saved from being sent home because she had her Baptismal Cert with her.


hi! goodluck to your upcoming interview,,, Thanks for the list...i just wanna know if Affidavit of Parental Consent for Marriage is really needed? my interview will be on Dec 09... Thanks! God Bless!


How old are you? If you're below 23 (I think) You may need it for the CFO seminar.

Hi Good luck for the interview! Is it really necessary to include the I-129F petition? Fiance failed to make copies for the whole package. :(


It's recommended to bring a copy of the I-129F petition but not really required. NOA2 will be enough I guess.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-19 10:30:00
PhilippinesAge difference between fiance and fiancee
Oh my gosh I was about to ask last week what happened to my favorite VJ couple, Gretchen-Darren? Where is Darren now? Any updates?
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-18 15:21:00
PhilippinesJust Married
Best wishes!!!
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-21 11:50:00
Philippinesugali ng mga pinoy at pinay

napansin ko kadamihan ng sobrang chismosang pinay eh yung mga nanay na pinetition ng anak...na hindi naman nagtratrabaho. siguro trabaho nila yung magchismis :rofl:


Hindi kasi nailalabas yung energy sa pagtatrabaho kaya sa bibig lumalabas. Parang aso, pag hindi mo inexercise, tahol ng tahol.

Edited by paul_kay, 18 November 2011 - 05:54 PM.

paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-18 17:53:00
Philippinesugali ng mga pinoy at pinay

i agree with you ano kaya pinakain ng america sa kanila lol well mas worst pa nga yung kawork ko pinay d2. magkawork na kami ha pero sabi ba naman di na raw sya marunong magtagalog eh 2 years pa lang sya d2 ha lol


Baka na-untog sa pader tapos nagka amnesia paggising nya Amerikano na sya.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-16 11:21:00
Philippinesugali ng mga pinoy at pinay

or... Do they even know what GMRC means? Maybe not. :D


Lol yeah maybe not. Or they failed that which was the easiest subject in school.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-16 10:02:00
Philippinesugali ng mga pinoy at pinay

We're moving here in St. Louis, MO. Compare in Joliet, IL, maraming pinoy dito sa St. Louis. I already met some Filipinos here. Madaming asian dito kaya so its kinda hard to recognize. Buti na lang yong na-meet namin ng asawa ko nagsalita ng tagalog kaya ayun nilapitan ng asawa ko sila. They invited us to b-day party, then marami pa kami na-meet na mga Filipino dito. We don't really hang out with them coz we're pretty busy but we have good communication with them. Though, my two cents para sa mga Filipino na pa-sosyal or mataas ang ere.... (not trying to offend anyone) Those some Filipinos na nakakaluwag nung nasa Pinas pa tsaka fully educated (finished college and got a good job), most likely madaling pakisamahan tsaka hindi flamboyant compare sa mga Filipino na dito lang sa US nakaranas ng luxury compare sa nakasanayan sa Pinas. So probably, coz they think that they level up from their lives before sa Pinas kaya pa-sosyal at umaarangkada sa kayabangan kaya poor USC, butas lagi bulsa mapagbigyan lang yong kasosyalan at kayabangan nung asawa.



Ayaw kong mag-generalized but I kinda agree on this. I've met some professional Filipinos here (RNs and Doctors) and they are very helpful and will give you tons of advices on how to properly adjust here pero pag nasa grocery ako or spa, naririnig ko lang yung ibang Pinay na nagta-Tagalog or Bisaya then I'll smile at them then they'll look at me from head to foot. Maybe they lacked GMRC in their schools.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-15 17:28:00
PhilippinesGoing for medical in the afternoon?
I'd advise going to SLEC before lunch (11AM-12PM) because this is the time when the early birds gets hungry and leave for lunch. If you arrive late in the afternoon they might turn you away especially if it's a busy day like Monday.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-25 18:09:00
PhilippinesRing size ( engagement ring)
Ring sizes are prety much Universal. So if you go to a legit Jewelry store like Karat World, their size is the same with US.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-25 18:07:00