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PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
Yes bro. I owe it to you!

Nung 26 pa pala. Meaning, one day short ako sa 3rd monthsary ko.

Edited by STEPHnRIA, 28 November 2008 - 08:31 AM.

STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-28 08:28:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
Totoo na nga mga kapatid!!! Di ako nananaginip!

Reference: xx xxxx, xxxx Ria

xxxxxxxx, xxxx xxxxx xxxxxxx

Date: November 27, 2008



Dear Mr. xxxxxxxx:



We are pleased to inform you that the applicants were issued nonimmigrant (K1/K2)) visas on November 26, 2008. The visa packets will be delivered to the applicants’ designated address by guaranteed courier service.



Please direct future written inquiries to this web link:

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3230.html



We hope this information will be helpful to you.





Immigrant Visa Correspondence Unit
Consular Section
U.S. Embassy, Manila
1201 Roxas Boulevard
Manila , Philippines

Telephone: (632) 301-2000
Fax: (632) 301-2591

THIS E-MAIL IS UNCLASSIFIED AS DEFINED IN EXECUTIVE ORDER 12958


Prettymommy, I read your post about why God makes us wait. Hang tight...Miracles do happen. This is my miracle because I know that my case is complicated.

Minang, thank you. Dont give up, sige lang. You deserve the persistence award!

Jose Rizal, what can I say bro? I dont know how to thank you e. Basta thank you! I give you also Mr. Analysis award. Mr. Psychologist and most of all THE DIBDIB ADOBE AWARD! Hahahaha!

Jamesnrei, I was thinking of Mapagkawang gawa award for you. You have a good heart!

Jasper, thanks iho!

This is not my entire speech yet. Dami ko pa gustong sabihin. I will just let this sink in first. And I need to hold that visa. HAHAHA!

Thank you... This is Ria and I AM THE LEGEND!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

HAHAHA!!!
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-28 08:24:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
QUOTE (pretty mommy @ Nov 28 2008, 07:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Stephnria, Christian'sGem, Dr. Jose Rizal - kelan na CFO natin?


Prettymommy, tuesday ok sa inyo?
sure na daw si gem
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-28 07:25:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
Mga kapatid nanalo yata ako... kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

2008-11-28 11:25:56 SHIPMENT RELEASED BY THE EMBASSY
2008-08-27 12:20:02 SHIPMENT IN PROCESS AT THE EMBASSY

I told myself that once I see the light at the end of the tunnel, I will thank the people who helped me in this journey. But the thing is, di ako maka focus kasi Im crying a river right now. So mga kapatid, iyak lang muna ako dito. Nagbabago nga pala ang tracking sa DELBROS. Para kasing panaginip lang.
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-28 05:40:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
QUOTE (jamesNrei @ Nov 27 2008, 09:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (M@C @ Nov 27 2008, 09:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Guys. normal ba na ang visa packet yung nasa brown envelop ay may butas na naka V sa side? where you can peak the contents of the packet? i'm just curious


yup good.gif

and don't open no0pb.gif

ria, you are next! star_smile.gif

minang, stay strong! think of happy thoughts.

sa naghihintay pa isayaw ang bagot! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


Rei, Thank you. You will always remember me... the no.1 in your famous list! Imagine, it was you who started this, and look at this thread now... ang haba! This thread really helped a lot, as in a lot of people. You deserve an award! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Hey guys! Let's have an awards night kaya??? Let's start with me... THE LEGEND award! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Edited by STEPHnRIA, 27 November 2008 - 06:14 PM.

STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-27 18:13:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
QUOTE (maileen_bernis @ Nov 27 2008, 04:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (maileen_bernis @ Nov 27 2008, 04:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (STEPHnRIA @ Nov 27 2008, 01:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys! Greet nyo naman ako. 3RD MONTHSARY ko today!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Exactly 3 months na ako waiting! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!



happy aniversary!!!

"burger! burger! burger!" lol

way to go steph and ria!!!




ay! sorry po! kala ko wedding... di ko masyado nabasa yung waiting... felt guilty tuloy...

sis, parating na yan! mas malupet siguro pagkaprint ng sayo kaya natagalan... hehehe...




AHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!! Funny ka maileen! Pero papa cheeseburger talaga ako! Why not? Hanggat may buhay, may pag asa. Wala ng pag asa pag dead na. HAHAHA! wacko.gif Anyway, congrats to you again! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

wish i cud do something... visa dance and prayers is all i have to offer...

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STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-27 18:07:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
QUOTE (zarjo2524 @ Nov 27 2008, 09:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pretty mommy @ Nov 27 2008, 08:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
congrats zarjo, natutuwa ako kapag may development ang visa ng mga tao lalo na kung matagal ng waiting, nagkakaroon ako ng hope talaga.

ria, next ka na!!! go! go! Ria!

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thank you....don't lose hope....imagine 3 months and 7 days! ako n yta pioneer dito... c stephnria the legend...next n cya.. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif



Zarjo, Langya! Natuwa pa naman ako ng sumali ka sa list! Nawala ako sa unahan. Yun pala, pinasaya mo lang ako sandali. Just kidding!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif At least feeling ko ngayon, may pag asa pa ako! HAHAHA!

prettymommy, christian'sgem, Maileen Hanggat may buhay, may pag asa! Lumalaban pa rin beauty ko...remember I AM THE LEGEND!!! hahahaha!!!
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-27 17:58:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
Hey guys! Greet nyo naman ako. 3RD MONTHSARY ko today!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Exactly 3 months na ako waiting! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-27 00:16:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
CONGRATS KUYA JOSE RIZAL!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


I know you can't wait to join the marathon club!

Kelan kaya ako (mag marathon- hehehe!)?
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-26 20:30:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
QUOTE (pretty mommy @ Nov 26 2008, 05:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
sige, tingnan ko kung makakasama ako sa inyo sa cfo. maghahanap muna ako ng mag-aalaga sa anak ko.


prettymommy, sama ka na sa amin! Saan ka malapit?
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-26 04:01:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
CONGRATS MAILEEN!!!

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STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-26 03:59:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
Huy bro! Join ka rin? Alam ko tapos ka na, pwede mo naman kami damayan after. Lapit ka rin naman sa area namin. dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-26 00:34:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
Sunduin ko na lang si Gem. Neighbors naman kami. Gem, don't worry. Hatid kita pauwi. star_smile.gif
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-26 00:30:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
QUOTE (christian @ Nov 26 2008, 12:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (STEPHnRIA @ Nov 25 2008, 06:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (christian @ Nov 26 2008, 10:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
to those doing the marathon, inggit ako! tongue.gif

isasayaw ko na lang kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif laughing.gif

i really wish there will be news tomorrow or on Friday. btw guys, ill be in manila on Friday. itinerary would include doing the CFO seminar. anyone here who will attend seminar next week?



Christian'sgem, when are you going to attend the seminar? I think I should attend the seminar na rin. My house is near St. Mary's, what about you?


i plan to have it next week, if monday is a holiday baka tuesday. ill stay in eastwood, libis. is st. mary near libis? maliligaw pa yata ako wacko.gif



Yes, eastwood is near St. Mary's. I will be coming from Whiteplains so super neighbors lang tayo. I can pick you up para sabay na tayo. biggrin.gif
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-25 23:45:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
QUOTE (Jose Rizal @ Nov 26 2008, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (STEPHnRIA @ Nov 26 2008, 10:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (christian @ Nov 26 2008, 10:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
to those doing the marathon, inggit ako! tongue.gif

isasayaw ko na lang kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif laughing.gif

i really wish there will be news tomorrow or on Friday. btw guys, ill be in manila on Friday. itinerary would include doing the CFO seminar. anyone here who will attend seminar next week?

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Christian'sgem, when are you going to attend the seminar? I think I should attend the seminar na rin. My house is near St. Mary's, what about you?



According to Lorraine, Thursday is a holiday in the embassy contrary to what she said before. But Oct. 30 (Bonifacio Day) is a Sunday.



Bro, you meant Nov 30? HAHAHA! Nawala na sense of time natin sa sobrang tagal ng pag iintay! Dance ka naman jan o! kicking.gif
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-25 23:32:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
QUOTE (christian @ Nov 26 2008, 10:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
to those doing the marathon, inggit ako! tongue.gif

isasayaw ko na lang kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif laughing.gif

i really wish there will be news tomorrow or on Friday. btw guys, ill be in manila on Friday. itinerary would include doing the CFO seminar. anyone here who will attend seminar next week?



Christian'sgem, when are you going to attend the seminar? I think I should attend the seminar na rin. My house is near St. Mary's, what about you?
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-25 21:55:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
Guys, di ba holiday tomorrow? What about black friday? And holiday din ba sa Monday?
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-25 21:12:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
Nye! Minang, siguro immune na ako sa tracking system ng Delbros... but still I wish...
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-25 09:47:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
NO, its a right mistake. tongue.gif
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-25 08:54:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
Jose Rizal, What's marathon??? innocent.gif innocent.gif innocent.gif
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-25 07:05:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
Thank you bevs! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-24 14:18:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
QUOTE (minang @ Nov 24 2008, 08:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (STEPHnRIA @ Nov 24 2008, 06:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Minang, kahit pala magkapatid, di sabay ang interview kahit isa ang petitioner? Hmmmmm.... nasa US na si twin sister?

Yes, with her 2 kids. They flew last Nov. 8, i was crying that time becoz they waited me for 3 weeks but but my sis got impatient waiting my visa so she hurriedly but tickets at iniwan ako hu hu
Anyway, have you found the site of contacting usem?



Yup, thanks! Its the same e-mail address where my fiancee sent the inquiry two weeks ago. Up to now, no reply.
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-24 07:15:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
Minang, kahit pala magkapatid, di sabay ang interview kahit isa ang petitioner? Hmmmmm.... nasa US na si twin sister?
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-24 06:26:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
[/quote]

iam hoping na inaasikaso mga pending cases... my garsh! pangit ng sistema nila. instead sana na inuna mga new applicants sana tinapos muna saten. sana tayo ang binigyan ng lift sa document verification instead na yung mga new interviewees... naiiyak na tlga ako... crying.gif
[/quote]
you're not the only one sis! and korek ka dyan, it's really unfair. Like for instance, my twin sis has her interview Oct.14,2008, she got a text message from Delbros the day after her interview. In my case, I was interviewed Sept. 26 and unfortunately, still reviewing my case.huuh hu hu crying.gif
[/quote]


Ay bakit ganun? Whats the difference between your case and your twin sister's case?
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-24 06:01:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
Minang, hindi ko sila ka batchmates. Mas nauna pa ako sa kanila. As in ako na yata pinaka matagal na nag iintay dito... I am the legend! HAHAHA!
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-24 03:58:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
QUOTE (minang @ Nov 24 2008, 12:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jamesNrei @ Nov 22 2008, 04:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Username--------------------Category----------DV paid------DV to NSO----DV to USEM-----Interview-----Status

STEPHnRIA.......................K1........................8/21..................9/09....................9/19......................8/27.................U
waitinginvain...................CR1-IR1.................8/20..................9/01..................10/10......................9/22.................U
M@C....................................K1.........................9/03..................9/10..................10/17......................9/26.................T (11/20)
Christian's gem...................K1........................9/08..................9/10...................10/22.....................9/11.................U
pretty mommy.................CR1-IR1.................9/18...................9/23..................10/24.....................9/18.................U
todNasmeen........................K1........................9/09...................9/10..................10/24.....................9/09.................T (11/21)
grace_2274.......................CR1-IR1.................9/09....................9/10..................10/28.....................9/26................U
maileen_bernis................CR1-IR1................9/16....................9/18..................10/28.....................9/18.................U
dphus.....................................K3.......................9/19....................9/24.................10/28.....................9/22.................U
minang..................................F1.......................9/26....................9/29..................10/28.....................9/26.................U
JoseRizal...........................CR1-IR1................8/27....................9/05..................10/31.....................9/17.................U
jeffcloe..................................K1......................10/02..................10/03..................11/07...................10/16.................U
bellamarie............................K3........................8/11....................8/12.................................................8/20................P?
jovelyn barajas....................K3........................9/01............................................................................9/11..................P?

Username--------------------Category----------DV paid------DV to NSO----DV to USEM-----Interview-----Visa received

mielon...................................K3.......................7/7............................................................................10/02.................10/??
liezl........................................K1.......................9/19...............................................???........................9/29.................10/11
boyceedith.........................CR1-IR1................5/19..................9/01...................9/19......................9/04..................10/17
PingLocalHostess..............K1........................8/28..................9/01.................10/03......................9/12..................10/20
pauLjeN...............................K1........................9/02..................9/03.................10/10......................9/12..................10/21
bionicgirl.............................K3........................8/13.............................................9/24......................8/20.................10/22
natassja_keisha................CR1-IR1.................8/19..................9/01.................10/17......................9/17..................10/23
nickoftime........................CR1-IR1.................8/28..................9/26.................10/20......................9/22.................10/24
LennifelShawn..................CR1-IR1................8/08..................9/05.................10/10......................9/11..................10/26
twilight..............................CR1-IR1.................8/26...........................................10/17......................9/04..................10/27
jettyglenn.............................K1.........................9/03..................9/04...............................................10/03.................10/29
boknat...................................K1........................9/08...................9/10.................10/17......................9/26.................10/31
ShineK..................................K1.........................8/26..................8/27..................9/29......................9/25..................11/04
ladyinpink............................K1........................9/09...................9/15.................10/10......................9/19..................11/07
jamesNrei............................K1.........................8/27..................8/29.................10/07.....................9/12..................11/10
Bevs......................................K1.........................8/21...................8/28.................10/??......................9/18..................11/11
Godismystrength................K1........................8/28...................8/29.................10/07......................8/28.................11/13
kungakoikaw.......................K1........................8/19...................8/20.................10/03......................9/08.................11/17
nbfsb.....................................IR2.......................?.........................9/18..................10/17......................9/17.................11/20
pie..........................................K1........................9/08...................9/10..................10/20.....................9/19.................11/21
trinidad-lohner...................K3........................8/19...................8/20..................10/14......................9/04.................11/21
JamesRachel........................K3.......................7/19....................9/26..................10/31.....................9/23.................11/22

DV - Document Verification
F- For Visa Printing
I - Issued visa
P - Pending Visa
T- Transit
U- Under Review by CO
V - Visa received

NSO -926-7333
USEmbassy- 301-2000 (press 8, ask for Immigrant Visa Unit or Delbros for DV status

guys, what do you think the CO's doing right now?



Giving hundreds of interviews, will be tired in the end to review past cases waiting for approval...
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-24 00:32:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
CONGRATS todNasmeen! kicking.gif
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-20 20:28:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
C0NGRATS nbfsb! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-19 23:57:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
Good Morning everyone!

Trinidad-lohner I was talking to Stephen from 3am to 5am and naka stand by ako dito sa VJ. Ayos ba? Puyat na naman ako...lol!
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-19 19:05:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
QUOTE (Jose Rizal @ Nov 19 2008, 06:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (STEPHnRIA @ Nov 19 2008, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Super kaloka! Yung wedding namin, cancelled na. Nawalan na ako ng gana mag plan ng wedding... Yung apartment namin, di pa kami makapag sign ng lease agreement, tumaas na rate ng rent. Hayyy......



Pssst.... Tandaan mo babae ang nababayad ng kasal sa America. Kaya mag-ipon-ipon ka na! devil.gif devil.gif devil.gif Haaay buhay talaga!!! wacko.gif wacko.gif wacko.gif



Ay! Di po bongga kasal namin. Pakakainin ko lang sya sa McDo after... pa cheeseburger ba. hahahahaha!
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-19 05:33:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
QUOTE (Jose Rizal @ Nov 19 2008, 06:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (STEPHnRIA @ Nov 19 2008, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Super kaloka! Yung wedding namin, cancelled na. Nawalan na ako ng gana mag plan ng wedding... Yung apartment namin, di pa kami makapag sign ng lease agreement, tumaas na rate ng rent. Hayyy......



Pssst.... Tandaan mo babae ang nababayad ng kasal sa America. Kaya mag-ipon-ipon ka na! devil.gif devil.gif devil.gif Haaay buhay talaga!!! wacko.gif wacko.gif wacko.gif



Ay! Di po bongga kasal namin. Pakakainin ko lang sya sa McDo after... pa cheeseburger ba. hahahahaha!
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-19 05:31:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
Super kaloka! Yung wedding namin, cancelled na. Nawalan na ako ng gana mag plan ng wedding... Yung apartment namin, di pa kami makapag sign ng lease agreement, tumaas na rate ng rent. Hayyy......
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-19 00:57:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
QUOTE (jamesNrei @ Nov 19 2008, 12:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ria, it's very common in states ang daycare, so i guess it's okay for your son. Kids are very resilient as long as after your work you find time for him when you guys get home. Issue lang naman jan is yung fee skyrocket high daw. Ako din ung son ko I need to find someone to watch him while I have my review.

M@C, di naman siguro beriberi, baka soft bones (osteomalacia) due to lack of Vit D (sunlight).tongue.gif ako din nagpapaputi sa loob ng bahay. hahaha



Si Stephen kasi naghanap ng daycare sa Florida. Yung nahanap nga nya $165 a week. From 6:30am to 6:30pm. Kasama breakfast, am snack, lunch and pm snack. Monday to Friday. Maganda daw facilities and Filipina yung head ng daycare. So at ease ako dun. Pero compute ko pa monthly expenses namin kasi baka naman mahirapan din kami. Medyo worried ako dun kasi nag start pa lang kami.
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-18 23:55:00
PhilippinesThis is my moment!
Thank you, thank you everyone!!! Im even surprised with the people who congratulated me.

Jose Rizal,- I know the real journey starts after I get the visa. You know my story, you know my past. While everyone had a very easy K1 journey, (some got the visa in 3 months) I on the other hand had a very bumpy ride. But it made me a better person so no regrets. I am only thankful because Ive seen couples break up during the journey because they lost hope and faith in the process. They either fell out of love or they didnt overcome the terror of stress. Some would have the visa but had a change of heart because of the long wait. Separating ways or giving up was never an option for Stephen. Given the drama that we've gone through, I am not afraid to face future conflicts as long as we are in it togeter.

Bevs- I didnt mention you but you have to know that I always read your post and we talk about you cuz you always make us die laughing!

Kaye- yeah, you are one those people I bug even during unholy hours!!! HAHAHA! Thanks... rest assured that I will be there to congratulate you when you get your visa
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-12-03 00:39:00
PhilippinesThis is my moment!
As I write this, Im leaving behind all the painful memories I had in this journey. My dear vj friends, this is it! Im not dreaming, my visa is finally here!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

As corny as it may sound, please allow me to make my ala Oscar awards speech.

First of all, I would like to say that I have forgiven my first consul (its so amazing what a visa can do huh? lol!) and my scumbag ex. All is forgiven and forgotten now. My journey hasn't been smooth as everyone knows, but it was not entirely horrible. For one, it made me become matured and I gained knowledge. In fact, there were lawyers and one judge who asked me if I studied law because I know a lot about annulments. HAHAHA! Another thing, I gained friends and these are quality friends. I got a lot of PMs giving me support and offering help and prayers. In this regard, I would like to mention a few people. You are all part of my story...

PINAYWIFE- the Gabriela Silang of the Philippines forum, my mentor (like my kung fu master, hahaha!)
dbears- my batchmate (January filer), one of the vjers that caught my attention the first time I joined vj cuz she always makes sense without being arrogant, and also my spiritual adviser. Thank you for always dropping by to ask how I am and for the support and being there to congratulate me.
Kathryn41- from Canada forum. Thank you for your inspiring words.
ManilaIdaho- my instant bestfriend. You will be amazed at how this lady handles her problem- with laughter. She cheered me up during my down days.
Honeybadger- we have the same consul and that's an icebreaker for us. We both had nightmares after the interview. Hey, we can laugh about it now.
Nickoftime- my instant attorney! Offered to help me when I was having problems with my documents. She didnt send me a bill! HAHAHA! Joke lang attorney!
JoseRizal- my analyst and psychologist! My napakasakit kuya eddie listener! Kuya, don't ask me why you. You helped not only me but a lot of people.
Jamesnrei- for starting a thread that helped a lot of people. I was at the top of your list but I know you felt bad that I stayed at the top for so long! HAHAHA!
Mike & Zandy- Zandy cried with my story. They would always PM me and still remembered to congratulate me.

And to everyone (you know who you are) who cried with me, laughed with me, offered help and support and prayed for me, I cant thank you enough.

Also, I would like to say a few words about my fiancee... Stephen had always been positive about this journey. I never really felt that he lost faith that we will get it. The process was so difficult but the relationship is stress free! I think that's how we survived. Stephen would always say- "I will wait as long as it takes Ria because you are the only woman for me". This is the preview of the man that I am going to marry. This is how I know that we will last a lifetime!

And the most important of all... God. Thank you so much. With you nothing is impossible. Thank you for the wonderful Christmas gift. Thank you for the miracle!

In behalf of my fiancee Stephen, I would like to thank the awrd giving bodies for giving me "The LEGEND" award! laughing.gif laughing.gif
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-12-02 11:58:00
Philippinespacman won
QUOTE (sweet_wifey22 @ Dec 7 2008, 09:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hahahaahh BOY KALAWANG rofl.gif rofl.gif rofl.gif rofl.gif
WE ARE PROUD OF YOU MANNY BOY tongue.gif

Oist Guys! may chikka daw na tatakbo c Pacman nang pagka PRESIDENT.
What do you think guys?



Hope its not true.

Edited by STEPHnRIA, 07 December 2008 - 10:51 AM.

STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-12-07 10:50:00
PhilippinesWoohoo..Got my visa Today!!!!
QUOTE (bluemist @ Oct 4 2008, 09:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Guys,

Just wanted to share my happiness..I got my visa today at 9:40 AM.It's the best gift ever on my coming Birthday on October 9th.I will be turning 24...Thank you Lord for the very nice gift.

To all those waiting.Just have more patience and keep on praying.

God Bless heart.gif



CONGRATS!!!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-10-04 08:48:00
PhilippinesUSEM INTERVIEW TODAY, DEC 9
Finally Gracey! Congratulations!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-12-09 12:03:00
PhilippinesVISAS RECEIVED...WOOOOHOOOO!!!
QUOTE (ryandgracey @ Dec 11 2008, 06:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (STEPHnRIA @ Dec 11 2008, 06:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes its because of the positive skin test. My son got the same annotations too. I was told that when my son gets to US, he will be required to have blood test for TB.

CONGRATS GRACEY! When are you leaving?


We are quite definite on leaving April 7th after Alec's graduation and getting her grades. Would be a little of 4 months since the medical. Looking at a Chicago POE. And you?

Was not told anything about that by SLEC. Am guessing this is the Quantiferron test. Our poor babies will get yet another stab in the arm.....



That's what you call it nga yata. Anyway, its not cheap daw. Hay! Im leaving after Christmas and New Year, POE is either LA or Detroit depends on the airline that has the cheapest rate, PAL or Northwest.
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-12-11 06:11:00
PhilippinesVISAS RECEIVED...WOOOOHOOOO!!!
Yes its because of the positive skin test. My son got the same annotations too. I was told that when my son gets to US, he will be required to have blood test for TB.

CONGRATS GRACEY! When are you leaving?
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-12-11 05:35:00