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Philippines***Bible Verses of the Day****
1 Chronicles 4:10
Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain." And God granted his request.
dAlipMalePhilippines2008-08-07 00:25:00
Philippines***Bible Verses of the Day****

I am Free good.gif

Edited by dAlip, 07 August 2008 - 12:18 AM.

dAlipMalePhilippines2008-08-07 00:16:00
PhilippinesTo my fellow pinays ... does size really matter?
QUOTE (ranjen0703 @ Jan 22 2009, 03:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Bésame Mucho @ Jan 17 2009, 05:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I bet that most men who read the title of this thread suddenly felt insecure about something. But don't worry, boys, it's not what you think!

My question is this ... if the size of your fiance's wallet is very small, even with his big heart, will this diminish your desire to pursue the dream of going to America to marry and live with him?



Nope, for the simple reason that I love him truly and I will definitely work too. We will be helping each other through and through. I'm used to providing for myself.



I know that u heard a lot of bad things about Filipinas (esp in the financial aspect) and what the heck I heard that too! I was still in high school when I foresaw myself getting married to a foreigner and I could just shrug if asked for i don't why. If I did want things easier for me and in an instant I wouldn't have gone through the sacrifices of college and working for 8 years to prove to myself that I could provide for myself and even for my family. And mind you, my younger sister finished a 4-year college degree of BS Medical Technology with me financing everything from every day and personal expenses to tuition fees. I paid for literally everything. My point is, not all Filipinas are rotten by their wants to make their life easier in an instant even if they had to marry somebody they don't love.

So for me, it's not how much money the person has that really matters but how responsible he is. Having a big heart but having no job is a different story. I think they are even contradictory.

And of course it's the true and strong love that u have for each other which makes the couples happy and the relationship long lasting. If one happens to find a guy with the "bigger size", then she must be thankful but then again it's not the basis of true happiness.

star_smile.gif I would even be happy if I would be the one earning more and who could make us rich. With that I would consider myself ONE HELL OF A WOMAN!!! good.gif
ranjen0703Not TellingPhilippines2009-01-22 04:34:00
PhilippinesTo my fellow pinays ... does size really matter?
QUOTE (Bésame Mucho @ Jan 17 2009, 05:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I bet that most men who read the title of this thread suddenly felt insecure about something. But don't worry, boys, it's not what you think!

My question is this ... if the size of your fiance's wallet is very small, even with his big heart, will this diminish your desire to pursue the dream of going to America to marry and live with him?



Nope, for the simple reason that I love him truly and I will definitely work too. We will be helping each other through and through. I'm used to providing for myself.
ranjen0703Not TellingPhilippines2009-01-22 03:59:00
PhilippinesTo All Pinays
QUOTE (franksonb @ Jan 11 2009, 01:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
During the interview you will give the original copies of cenomar and BC. the pre screener will ask all the documents needed. I have a xerox copies as a back up file. After the interview it will be given back to you.


QUOTE (ranjen0703 @ Jan 11 2009, 01:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rockbabyrock27 @ Jan 10 2009, 10:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey there mga kababayans, just wanna know, I just got here in Colorado, and I'm out of contraceptive pills, anybody here know where to buy? My husband just got laid off and is still in the process of looking for a job, so he lost his medical insurance and cant get contraceptive here in the USA without the doc's prescription, I have been using Althea pills for almost 6 months now, so can anyone have idea where to get the pill? thanks to everyone who will take time to reply. Have a fruitful 2009 everyone.



Hi, I'm a pinay too! Can u please tell me how many copies of CeNoMar and BC are required for the US embassy interview here in pinas? Thanks! Good to know that u'r happy with ur life now!




Hey, thanks much! I'm wishing u more happiness in your married life! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
ranjen0703Not TellingPhilippines2009-01-22 03:55:00
PhilippinesTo All Pinays
QUOTE (rockbabyrock27 @ Jan 10 2009, 10:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey there mga kababayans, just wanna know, I just got here in Colorado, and I'm out of contraceptive pills, anybody here know where to buy? My husband just got laid off and is still in the process of looking for a job, so he lost his medical insurance and cant get contraceptive here in the USA without the doc's prescription, I have been using Althea pills for almost 6 months now, so can anyone have idea where to get the pill? thanks to everyone who will take time to reply. Have a fruitful 2009 everyone.



Hi, I'm a pinay too! Can u please tell me how many copies of CeNoMar and BC are required for the US embassy interview here in pinas? Thanks! Good to know that u'r happy with ur life now!
ranjen0703Not TellingPhilippines2009-01-11 01:02:00
PhilippinesMy Medical and Interview Experience
QUOTE (pangga @ Mar 4 2009, 01:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just got a text from Air21...My visa is on its way.

Me and my pangga are soooo happy. smile.gif



Congratulations to both of u! I wish u a happy married life!!!
ranjen0703Not TellingPhilippines2009-03-05 00:27:00
Philippinesmy VISA arrived today!just 2 days after my interview!!
QUOTE (EnglishFamily @ Mar 12 2009, 12:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
just want to let you know VJ people I had now my Visa in passport. Air21 delivered exactly 1 pm here my time.Just 2 days after my interview!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

I am leaving on Sunday!!bye Philippines, I will miss my family:(

I'll see you soon my honey:)


CONGRATULATIONS Ana!! THat is such a great news! Btw, did u have to wait for the appointment letter from the embassy before u called their 909 call center? My K1 petition was forwarded by NVC to the embassy on March 2, can I go ahead and call the embassy for my interview date or wait for the appointment letter before doing so? I already have my case number. Thanks Ana.

I wish u luck and God bless on ur trip! Have a happy marriage! good.gif
ranjen0703Not TellingPhilippines2009-03-13 04:28:00
PhilippinesAmerican Filipina relationship user manual
QUOTE (elar14 @ Mar 3 2009, 07:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Mar 3 2009, 06:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance arrived in August 2008 at the age of 20.

I have not seen any temper tantrumn, No Silent Treatment, No threats to run away.

My wife is easy going, and always has a smile on her face and seems to be very happy.

Sound like you have had your hands full

Hopefully things will work out and settle down for you.



the reason i wrote this is because it isnt just my wife who has done this, but all of our friends and other contacts here....i wouldnt have written this based on only my wife, but if i felt others were going through something similar. and for the most part, she has stopped most of these things since last year.

maybe your wife is the exception rather than the rule wink.gif

clearly its possible that is the case with mine, but she sat here with me helping me remember some of these things, and even helping with the wording of it, especially the lambing....so i am guessing it isnt just her.


LAMBING is not a negative trait. It is a way of showing affections to another person.

ranjen0703Not TellingPhilippines2009-03-04 03:51:00
PhilippinesMedical exam at St. Luke's
QUOTE (davra @ Mar 24 2009, 09:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mariquita linda @ Mar 24 2009, 07:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello, my friends! I am planning to have my medical examination at St. Luke’s in a couple of weeks. Please offer me any advice that might facilitate the exam and may actually help me pass it. Something like specific do’s and don’t’s and your experience at St. Lukes might help. Also, please post any relevant matter that might not have been covered at the Embassy’s website. Thanks.


Make a copies of your immunization record..don't leave any blank in the form that you are going to fill up..
{CAUTION}=St.lukes staff some are MALDITA,MATARAY... headbonk.gif }


Is the immunization record really required for the medical exam? ? My mom lost my vaccination record and my pediatrician who administered the vaccines already passed away.
ranjen0703Not TellingPhilippines2009-03-26 04:12:00
Philippinesbirth certificate
QUOTE (melbergs @ Apr 1 2009, 11:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi there VJ family

I just want to ask about birth certificate, i just authenticated it last 2005 it is okey if i used it as 1 of requirements for interview or should i get new one.


thank you VJ family.


As long as your BC is on a security paper ( that's the yellow paper) then that should be valid forever unless NSO decides to change the paper to be used.
ranjen0703Not TellingPhilippines2009-04-02 06:09:00
Philippinesupcoming Interview @ USEM
QUOTE (payxibka @ Apr 17 2009, 12:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cassandraforever @ Apr 17 2009, 12:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Guys, I am now preparing for some folders and pictures for my upcoming interview..but we have currently have problems, we only have few wedding photos, We did not even have photo with the justice in peace in it,we did not have a picture that both my husband and I sign a marriage certificate. The only wedding pics we have is taken after the wedding and at the reception which is only just few 5 pics but we have hundreds of photo with me and my husband in honeymoon and picture from other places. will it cause problem during my interview? crying.gif


why do you think there will be a problem? it is a bonafide relationship you are trying to demonstrate... that is not done with just a few wedding pics from one day in your life....


The document which will make the consular officer believe that your marriage is legal and authentic is the marriage contract u both signed. THe wedding pics are just substantiating evidence.
ranjen0703Not TellingPhilippines2009-04-22 03:33:00
PhilippinesVISA PACKET
QUOTE (o0pink0o @ Apr 23 2009, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is the visa packet and yes, it is normal to have a diagonal cut at the top corner of it.



Thank you so much Pink!!

ranjen0703Not TellingPhilippines2009-04-23 21:09:00
PhilippinesVISA PACKET
I just received my visa together with the visa packet yesterday, thanks GOD!!! Is it normal for the visa packet to have a cut on one corner? I'm just concerned bec it said on the letter that only a US immigration officer can open it and any attempt of opening it or if it is torn it will cause a significant delay upon entry to the US.

Please advise. THanks!
ranjen0703Not TellingPhilippines2009-04-23 19:51:00
Philippinesheading to states
Have a safe trip!! GOd Bless!!
ranjen0703Not TellingPhilippines2009-04-23 19:44:00
Philippinesprocedures of medical in st. luke's????, pls. help...
QUOTE (happyme @ Apr 22 2009, 05:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello!!!, anyone there, who had a recent medical exam in st.luke's?, what kind of questions they are asking?, and what did they do to u during medical exam? , think that is 2day medical examination... thank u!!!!


In my case, I was asked about about my medical history (like if I had any surgicall operation, if I was hospitalized, and they will asked if u had any illnesses that they have on their list) and my immediate family's too. For people with problems with the medical result, they will undergo sputum and tuberculin tests and that will make the process 3 days.
ranjen0703Not TellingPhilippines2009-04-23 23:38:00
Philippinesquestions on air21 and visa
QUOTE (tanging-mahal @ Apr 26 2009, 11:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi everyone! anyone here who got approved last week april 22, 2009 and still dont receive visa?

just want to ask few questions for those who receive their visa..

how long or how to get it from the time that u were approved?

air21 tracking number dont work, its not on their system yet, its been 3 days now and i dont receive it yet. im from mandaluyong city only.

can i book flight even i dont receive visa yet but i am approved? im just thinking if i book now then its more cheaper...

what r the things to prepare for port of entry? what things to show? r they going to interview me again like on interview on embassy?

also im just wondering if i can bring some powder lipstick/gloss blush inside handcarry if in case?

i dont have my school credentials yet but soon im going to get it..what else do i need?


I got my visa 3days after the USEM interview. Nobody at USEM but the consular officer can say when a visa can be printed out and be released. The air21 tracking didn't work in my case too. But i did receive a text message from air21 saying that the package was already in transit to the final destination and the on the next day, my visa was delivered.

Definitely, u can book a flight even if u don't have ur visa yet. That's your decision, at your own risk. But I'm sure that the majority would recommend for you to book ur flight once u have ur visa in ur hand so as to avoid the rebooking fee if ur visa gets to u beyond ur flght date.

The questions at the POE are just about your petitioner. U will be asked for the visa packet, your passport with the visa and the CFO sticker.



ranjen0703Not TellingPhilippines2009-04-27 02:29:00
PhilippinesUSEM
QUOTE (Mford019 @ Apr 22 2009, 02:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok so I purchased the pin, which you can use a lot more than 3 times, talked to the operator and she tells me you do not even need to buy the pin because they schedule your appointment and put the date in the letter that they send to the beneficiary. So why not tell people this so we wont waste 20 bucks? Anyway I would just like to know how other people got their interview date, because I have been told I can not call and schedule. wacko.gif


One week after NVC forwarded the petition to USEM, I called the USEM call center and I got my interview date. 3 days after, I received the USEM appointment letter. You just have to have the case number.
ranjen0703Not TellingPhilippines2009-04-22 03:28:00
PhilippinesCEMAR
QUOTE (cathdumbri @ May 6 2009, 01:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (cathdumbri @ May 6 2009, 12:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Haole @ May 6 2009, 12:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (cathdumbri @ May 5 2009, 07:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
CAN I CLAIM MY CEMAR OR MARRIAGE INDEX AT ANY LOCAL NSO OFFICE? IM NOT FROM MANILA

Yep and you can also order it online. Ask for CENOMAR and if you are married they'll give yoiu the record of marriages.
No such thing in the books known as CEMAR. It's slang. I think I was one of the persons who "coined" the word.



how long they will issue after you request it?
thanks...il go then at our local nso office



Here in Cebu, our local NSO releases the requested docs the next business day. I'm not sure if that's the same with the other locations.
ranjen0703Not TellingPhilippines2009-05-06 01:02:00
PhilippinesMedical and USEM interview TIPS
QUOTE (o0pink0o @ Apr 23 2009, 10:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Ranjen,

I would like to commend you on giving tips on medical and visa interivew as those tips are very helpful. But there one thing i have noticed.

QUOTE (ranjen0703 @ Apr 24 2009, 10:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
8. You can eat snacks inside USEM. IN fact, foods are sold there.


Correct me if I am wrong. As far as I can remember, you can not bring foods inside the USEM premisses specially liquids. I know that they sell foods inside the USEM but as far as I can remember, you can not bring your own food. I am just afraid that people might think that they can bring their own food. smile.gif
ranjen0703Not TellingPhilippines2009-04-23 21:43:00
PhilippinesMedical and USEM interview TIPS
Hi to all VJ members!!

I'm so happy that I already have the visa in my hand and I'm so grateful to this website and to all VJ members and bloggers who have helped me in making my visa journey fairly smooth sailing. Hopefully this thread will come in handy to those applicants who have yet to go through the medical and interview. I wont be giving you the details of my experience since you will definitely get help and instructions from the staffs. In addition to that, SLEC will give you a flowchart of the entire process. I'll just post here the infos u need to know to make the process smooth and convenient for you.

Medical exam at St Luke's:

1. Bear in mind that St Luke's Extension Clinic is not located at the same place as the hospital. I met a few friends while doing the medical and one told me that the taxi cab brought her to the St Luke's hospital instead. If you're not staying at a hotel close to the clinic (bec maybe u'r staying at a kin's house), then better if u bring a printout of the map and show it to the taxi driver; or u can just tell him the exact address.
2. Bring the ff: Passport, (3) 2x2 pics (don't glue/paste them on the form yet, SLEC staff will do it for u); black ballpen (not sign pen); original & photocopy of your Embassy letter or Appointment confirmation letter; MEdical Fee in peso (they don't accept dollars but they do honor credit cards).
3. Don't immerse yourself in deep conversation with friends bec u might miss ur name when called. I'm sure you want to get done as soon as possible.
4. The last step on the first day is the physical checkup (where u have to disrobe). The waiting time before u get ur turn is about 1-3 hours depending on the number of people. During this step,I suggest u eat ur lunch across the clinic so u wont faint of hunger. It is not allowed to eat inside the clinic. After this, you will be advised to proceed to the checkout counter.
5. On the 2nd day, don't forget to bring your passport and the payment receipt and 2 copies of 2x2 pics. Approach the guard and tell him that it is already ur 2nd day and u were advised to come back at that specific time.
6. You will have get your immunization shots. Afterwhich, u will be advised to get ur medical result.
7. As for me, it was SLEC that forwarded my passport, the CD and the rest of the medical result to USEM. I was told it was forwarded the next day.
7. Good news for everyone. On our trip to the US, we wont have to carry with us that BIG x ray film since SLEC put the copy on a CD! ISn't that great?!

NOTE: For those with problems with the X-ray, there will be a third day for u since u will have to collect sputum sample and a turbiculen test will be conducted.

USEM interview:

The process was really fast. I was done in a matter of 2 hours!!
1. Don't ever bring any electronic devices for u wont be allowed to get inside USEM. They don't have a courtesy booth where u can leave things. I talked to some applicants there and they thought that there was one. Well, they were wrong and it caused delays for them.
2. Make sure that U have paid the Visa app fee and that ur DS 156 or DS 157 is BDO machine validated.
3. Make sure that the 2x2 pics have a white background and that your 2 ears are showing. Well, u can still have your id taken outside USEM but u have to pay 190php which is outrageously expensive!!!
4. Don't forget to bring a valid ID
5. Make sure you have all the forms needed.
6. Once inside, u will be given a priority number. Always pay attention to the queue board so u wont miss your number and the window number you are supposed to go to. If u have to go to the restroom, make it quick. Btw, for finger scanning, ur name will be called instead.
7. If u noticed that there are incorrect infos on ur forms, u have to inform the consular officer. In my case my birthyear was incorrectly entered on the I-129 F app form, so the consular officer updated their database with my correct birthyear.
8. You can eat snacks inside USEM. IN fact, foods are sold there.

IMPORTANT: The things I entered here are just what I have observed and were part of my experiences. It may have a slight difference for u. And these maybe applicable to K1 app only. Better if u read some articles on the USEM website.

I really hope these infos will be of help to somebody in anyway.



ranjen0703Not TellingPhilippines2009-04-23 20:58:00
PhilippinesRetiring in PI
QUOTE (Mford019 @ May 7 2009, 02:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Where would be the best place to buy land and build a home in PI? I want to get started now, so by the time I do retire everything is ready and I can leave the U.S. for good. I love beaches, but also tranquility, and I want it to be beautiful for my future wife. Also would like to have running water, I'm not being funny, but that is a must.


You can try Cebu! You can google it to know more about the place. It's a peaceful city, and it's not as chaotic as Manila.
ranjen0703Not TellingPhilippines2009-05-07 02:24:00
Philippines2 weeks and waiting
QUOTE (ako @ Sep 2 2008, 12:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
SAME HERE ITS BEEN 3 WEEKS NOW SINCE I HAD MY INTERVIEW LAST AUGUST 11...I GOT THE WHITE PAPER WAIT TILL YOU HEAR FROM US AND PINK SLIP.....WHEN I CALLED AUGUST 26 TO THE US EMBASSY THEY SAID MY DV IS DONE ALREADY(DI NA ULIT ME TUMAWAG...KC ANG SABI MAGHINTAY LANG DAW)...BUT TILL NOW I COULDNT SEE ANY PROGRESS...I CANT WAIT NO MORE..UBOS NA PAGHIHINTAY KO(hehehe) AYOKO NA MAGHINTAY ...DUMAAN DIN AKO SA STAGE NA GANYAN....(FORTUNATELY NAKARECOVER NA AKO NGAYON ).Just cheer up! Ang sabi nga nila "GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO THOSE WAIT"kaya wait ka na lang din kahit ayaw mo maghintay...you'll gonna be fine.... good.gif good.gif good.gif



it's really okay for me to wait as long as i know what's happening...but i cant contact nso and i guess the text from delbros is not reliable....sana man lang ipaalam nila sa tin kung ano ang nangyayari....d ba? we deserve to know i guess
boeing747Female02008-09-02 00:17:00
Philippines2 weeks and waiting
i am really worried now...im from cebu but still i havent got any news about the progress of my visa approval...had my interview last aug 19...its been 2 weeks now and im still waiting... i got pink slip and white paper...."wait till you hear from us" seems too long....what do i do? crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif
boeing747Female02008-09-02 00:01:00
Philippinescfo
QUOTE (bluemist @ Sep 11 2008, 07:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi there..I went to PRISM last Sept.9 morning and atteneded seminar/counselling.They didnt ask me parent consent.I'm 23 years old.Dont worry you'll be fine.People at PRISM are nice.



thanks a lot!
boeing747Female02008-09-11 11:49:00
Philippinescfo
hi there vj members!

need some help here...i am planning to have my seminar this coming friday and i have only tomorrow to prepare evrything...i have read a thread here which says i need to submit a notarized parental consent if i am below 25 years of age...fortunately im 24 so this pertains to me....my question is..

1. where will i get this consent form? is there a universal form regarding this or will i have to make my own and have my parents sign it then have it notarized?

2. Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary: this is on the yellow envelope...will i have to bring it and have it photcopied?


i hope anybody there would share and shed some light to my confused mind....

thanks!!!!!
boeing747Female02008-09-10 11:27:00
PhilippinesWho is still awaiting document verification?
i paid my dv aug 4 and delbros sent it to nso aug 6 i had my interview aug 19 but till now im still waiting...everything happens for a reason so lets just keep praying and be strong for faith can move mountains... god bless us all
boeing747Female02008-08-30 12:39:00
PhilippinesConsul returned my passport
you should get married. that will be the only way that you can get a co sponsor.
stephen.low1MalePhilippines2009-01-16 10:01:00
PhilippinesInterview Experience
Thanks for sharing your experience, its worth reading.

But I would appreciate anyone can tell me where to pay the " Document Verification Fee", my interview will be on Oct. 28 this month but I still didn't know where to pay this.


Happylittletoes helpsmilie.gif


QUOTE (jeffcloe @ Oct 17 2008, 08:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My interview experience: K1 Visa 10-16-2008

Woke at 4AM. Had a nice breakfast. Left the house at 5:30AM. Dropped by at a hotel nearby where Maria (allrightsreserved) and her daughters waited for me.

6:10AM - We arrived outside USEM Manila. Waited for few minutes then our scheduled time of interview was called and we had to cue in line. Showed ID and appointment letter to the guard, scanned our things (the guard said my bag was too heavy haha).
We were asked to sit on blue chairs, waited for just 20 minutes until we were asked to get our stub numbers. Before I got my stub I was asked for my DS forms. My number was 7005.
Few more minutes my name was called and were asked to go to window 16 for finger scanning.

While waiting for pre-screening, I was talking to the person right beside me when Maria told me 7005 is already flashing on the q-matic board hahaha (her number was 7006 and she does not know mine was 7005, she only said that because she’s thinking she’s next to that number, so be aware and stay focus on the q-matic board) Ok, I rushed on window 22 for pre-screening.

I greeted the lady “Good Morning” she asked me if it’s a good morning, I said it is indeed a very pleasant morning, then she smiled. She asked me;
If I pay the Document Verification? She asked for my receipt.
Then original copies of my BC, CENOMAR, NBI. She then asked;
Who is your petitioner?

Then he asked for I-134, 1040 and W2 for 2007, Employment Certificate and pay stubs, bank statement (good thing I have Jeff’s bank statement yaaay)… Pictures of us (she asked if I made the photo album my self, and she said it‘s nice), phone records, and email logs. Then she asked me;
Where and when did we meet?
When was his first visit?
How many times did he visit?
When was his last visit?
Was he married before?
Does he have a child?
What kind of job does he do?

She then check my DS forms, and asked me to sign 156K (the portion where it says DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE). She noticed I attached another paper for my DS 157 regarding question numbers 9, 12 & 17. And she asked how long was the longest vacation I had outside the country. She then said “You may have a seat, wait for your number (same number) and good luck.

Yaayyy! Past 10AM I think my number flashed on the q-matic board and I went to window 31. I was asked to swear, at first I was shaking and I don’t know what to say LOL
Then CO started asking me:
What is your name?
What is your petitioner’s name?
How old am I?
How old is my petitioner?
What is his Job? In what state?
Was he married before?
Does he have a child? How many? How old is the child? When was the child born?

He then said “you have tons of papers here” I smiled. (I am thinking I still have some more in my heavy bag LOL).
Then he wrote some notes on his PC and he said there seems to be no problem, you can wait outside and wait for your name to be called. And I said thank you sir, have a good day.
My name was called on window 37 after few minutes, they gave back the evidences. I was given a PINK SLIP ONLY (I can‘t wait to say but Maria and her daughters also got pink slip only LOL she will laugh when she sees this message LOL), and the person on window 37 said, “pay for the visa delivery, and go home“.

I asked God to sit beside me, there were no vacant seat for HIM but I know he was guiding all of us throughout the process. And so I want to dedicate this moment to HIM, praise God!

To Jeff, I know how happy you are, your happiness upon knowing everything went well was priceless and it made me so happy. I love you so much and I can’t wait to be with you again, and this time for good and until forever!

To all the VJ people who shared their knowledge and experience, and most importantly who shared such a wonderful friendship during the waiting for approval, during my medical, during my interview and throughout my visa journey, a million thanks to all of you (I will drop a note to all of you).

Good luck to all of you who will be having their medical and interview soon. Have faith in God and everything will be fine.


biggrin.gif My primary folder and all our evidences biggrin.gif

happylittletoesFemalePhilippines2008-10-17 07:53:00
Canadanot too long to get a job
hello everyone and hello america....
i had my IQ test for 3hours b4 i start my job and they paid me $30 for that,thats my very very first check i ever had here in America...and then i start working from Monday to Saturday last week for 8 hours a day and guess what i have my check today and wow i like it....i take home $424 ...i cant imagine that i am earning this huge money for just one week while in Taiwan this is my 1 month salary...toink!
thanks america...LOL!
i love my job...they call it a lazy and boring job but i am glad i have this job...after so much hard work in Taiwan b4 and earn less now i am granted for a nice reward...God is good.
shanleybelle07FemalePhilippines2008-04-17 22:40:00
Canadanot too long to get a job
yes my job hunting wont take me long after i recieved my CG and SSC early this week...i will start working on Monday....
i am excited!
shanleybelle07FemalePhilippines2008-04-04 18:55:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionLIFTING CONDITIONS SOON
hhhmmnn,i am just little confused but i am kind of worried abt the documents that i am going to send when i lift my conditions coz me and my husband never travel,we are both too busy working and we both dont like to travel..we have bills that its in our names but not much coz some are name on me alone. we only have one bank account and i have my own alone...what u guys can suggest me regarding this matter?
shanleybelle07FemalePhilippines2009-09-12 22:47:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionLIFTING CONDITIONS SOON
HEY FOLKS!!!!!

I am back....asking questions again but b4 that i want to announce to everyone that finally we heard update from embassy abt my son after almost 9 months of being too quite,my son is needed to have another medical soon.
Now,my questions is...i am going to lift my conditions end of Nov. this year coz it will be expired on end of Feb.2010..i am going to get my son and bring him here in USA...how long does it take to recieve the 1 year extension after filing? and is there anyway to make it faster? whats an infopass?
oh xa,please share ur thoughts and experienced on me pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
thanks and more power!

shanleybelle07FemalePhilippines2009-09-09 10:31:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRenewing Unexpired Philippine Passport


how to renew our passport here in USA,do we need to go there personally or just send by post office?


QUOTE (happywifeymom @ May 1 2009, 10:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ricebird @ Apr 30 2009, 11:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've renewed my passport one year before its expiration since I don't want to worry about it for the next 5 years.

If you're going to PI before your removing of condition, better renew it there. It's faster and costs less. I've filed my application in DFA Manila on Friday afternoon and picked up the new passport the following Tuesday. Good luck to your kids' interview and have a safe trip.

Thanks guys. No I am not going home till a couple of months from now. I will renew my passport in Washington DC here since I have enough time to do it before removing my condition and before kid's interview.


shanleybelle07FemalePhilippines2009-05-06 00:32:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionready to file I-751
mine is Feb 25,2010 and i am going to file and send mine on Nov. 23, 2009


QUOTE (sepjon @ Oct 21 2009, 12:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi folks just a question,

My wife just recently received the notice from INS regarding the need for filing for removal of condition during the first week of Oct 09. I am in the process of filing but wont be able to send it until at least the first or 2nd week of Nov. Her Temp Green card expires in 1/25/2010. I understand that i have to file this within 90 days of the expiration. Is this ample enough time for me to process, or should i rush this and send it before the end of Oct?


Thanks any info would be appreciated


shanleybelle07FemalePhilippines2009-10-21 00:03:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionREMOVING CONDITIONS
QUOTE (walls1010 @ Oct 29 2009, 12:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (shanleybelle07 @ Oct 28 2009, 09:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HEY EVERYONE!!! i read a lot here but still i want to ask question to make sure that i will do the right thing..
i want to use my husband lastname on removing my conditions for my new green card.. is there no problem abt this? my 2 years green card is on my single name.
please make it clear for me..i will be sending my documents in 3 weeks time.
thnks


yes you can and no problem, just fill the form in your married name, your marriage certificate will support it. goodluck.




THANK YOU! NOW I AM READY TO ORGANIZE IT AND SEND SOON.. WISH ME LUCK!
shanleybelle07FemalePhilippines2009-10-28 23:22:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionREMOVING CONDITIONS
HEY EVERYONE!!! i read a lot here but still i want to ask question to make sure that i will do the right thing..
i want to use my husband lastname on removing my conditions for my new green card.. is there no problem abt this? my 2 years green card is on my single name.
please make it clear for me..i will be sending my documents in 3 weeks time.
thnks
shanleybelle07FemalePhilippines2009-10-28 23:06:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionMy I-751 Packet is on its way~!
wish you the best of luck on ur new journey... mine is goes fast...i will be having my biometrics 2 weeks from now.
goodluck to everyone on their journey
shanleybelle07FemalePhilippines2009-12-24 17:28:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionapproved
CONGRATS!
i hope i will recieve my green card soon...i had my biometrics last Fri...it was quick too but i am kind of nervous how long will be my 10 years green card come to my mail..
congrats again
shanleybelle07FemalePhilippines2010-01-10 19:29:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionDecember 2009 Filers
QUOTE (Yurika & Jim @ Dec 5 2009, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Why don't you guys borrow the list with editing instruction from "Novemver Filers" wink.gif ?
(I think you don't need delivery date on this list smile.gif )


California Service Center

VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics.....Approved....
xxxxxxxxx..........--/--/--..........--/--/--.......--/--/--.......--/--/--....


Vermont Service Center

[font="Courier New"]VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics.....Approved....
UDELLA&WIZ.........11/30/09..........--/--/--.......--/--/--.......--/--/--....
IAN + ANNE.........12/01/09..........--/--/--.......--/--/--.......--/--/--....
MONABELLE..........12/03/09..........--/--/--.......--/--/--.......--/--/--....
ALBDEN.............12/04/09..........--/--/--.......--/--/--.......--/--/--....
SHANLEYBELLE.....12/05/2009...12/15/2009..... 01/08/2010...

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Date of I-751 = The Date you sent your application
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shanleybelle07FemalePhilippines2009-12-24 17:38:00