Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Philippines	to all the filipinas...	QUOTE (jom @ Aug 15 2009, 12:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (rheanick @ Aug 15 2009, 11:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Zen Den @ Aug 15 2009, 10:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> "joms" information seems to be the most accurate... so walls1010, curious lang ako sa batas natin, you had your first marriage in the philippines, tapos you got married to a non-filipino a 2nd time in hongkong, which you did not report to the NSO. na-annul ba yung first marriage mo dun sa pinoy bago ka humingi ng divorce decree? (ang pinsan ko kasi in the same situation so hindi pa sya makapag decide kung ano ang gagawin) Just a simple analysis, no offense meant to walls1010: If walls1010 previous husband is a filipino and they got married in the philippines then her 1st marriage is still valid. In case her previous husband get hold of her present marriage certificate (2nd marriage), he could file a case of bigamy to her since she is still legally married to her husband in the phillipines. Though a divorce had been filed in hongkong, it is not recognized in our country. Technically, she is committing bigamy under the philippines law. I'm no lawyer and i could be wrong... No, the filipino husband can't file a bigamy case against her because she got married to the USC here in the US. Criminal cases are territorial, if the act is not committed in the Philippines, our criminal courts have no jurisdiction over it. hahahaha Correct ka dyan kabayan! Kasama to sa BAR question na nainkwentro ko last year!!! Ang sarap ng Law no! I am enjoying this thread....	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-08-16 17:08:00
Philippines	to all the filipinas...	Article 26 of the Family Code provides, to wit, All marriages solemnized outside the Philippines in accordance with the laws in force in the country where they were solemnized, and valid there as such, shall also be valid in this country, except those prohibited under Articles 35(1), (4), (5) and (6), 36, 37 and 38. Where a marriage between a Filipino citizen and a foreigner is validly celebrated and a divorce is thereafter validly obtained abroad by the alien spouse capacitating him or her to remarry, the Filipino spouse shall have capacity to remarry under Philippine law. Remedy ng friend mo in order for her to obtain her capacity to remarry, ay pa-annul nya yong kasal nya IF sya ang nag-initiate ng divorce. Better yet, speak to a lawyer na lang in order for you to get a legitimate and sound legal advise. Goodluck to your friend.	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-08-16 17:00:00
Philippines	to all the filipinas...	QUOTE (happyme @ Aug 15 2009, 02:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hello to all my fellow filipinas member of this site... i am very curious about this matter.. there is a post here or quiry that i read.. its about marriage and divorce.... she was married here in the phil long time ago.. she went to other countries and now she is divorced to his 1st husband and now she have a bf and they filed a k1.... in k1 there is a req. of cenomar... right?... and there is no divorce here in our country right?.... what i know if she get a cenomar it will appear on that doc. she is still married here right?... then how this decree will help her...? Facts (based on your post): 1. Your friend got married in the Philippines. 2. Your friend went abroad. 3. While abroad, she divorced her husband left in Pinas. 4. She found a foreigner boyfriend, she's probably back now in the Philippines, as the boyfriend is about to file K1 right? For sure, you'll get something from this: Edited by chizkeyk, 16 August 2009 - 04:55 PM.	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-08-16 16:53:00
Philippines	My House for My wife Sheryl.	Sherryl will surely love your crib Abby. How many hours to go before the touch down?	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-08-25 16:11:00
Philippines	My House for My wife Sheryl.	QUOTE (AbbynSheryl @ Aug 24 2009, 02:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (chizkeyk @ Aug 24 2009, 01:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations Abby, soon you'll have your wife with you... I watched all the video's u posted and one thing that I don't like is the kissing session. I won't allow my husband do that. I mean, taking video's (romancing moments) and upload it somewhere else. It's a big disrespect for me. But that's your thing and am not Sherryl either. Goodluck to your body piercing, and take care of my kababayan. Am sure, you're in a panic mood now. So excited as the count-down is getting closer. Congratulations again Abby. thank u and i agree with u about the kissing video,. i will delete it soon. i am not in panic mood bcz i still have 70 hours left and i will be driving all night tomorrow to houston from louisiana at about 2 am. i am just happy. abby Thanks Abby... yeah, please...	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-08-24 13:57:00
Philippines	My House for My wife Sheryl.	Congratulations Abby, soon you'll have your wife with you... I watched all the video's u posted and one thing that I don't like is the kissing session. I won't allow my husband do that. I mean, taking video's (romancing moments) and upload it somewhere else. It's a big disrespect for me. But that's your thing and am not Sherryl either. Goodluck to your body piercing, and take care of my kababayan. Am sure, you're in a panic mood now. So excited as the count-down is getting closer. Congratulations again Abby.	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-08-24 13:43:00
Philippines	I am so SAD!!!	Gosh... forget about that and move on. There are so many things on earth to be sad about not just by that purse left by your husband's ex... Or if you do really wanna get rid of her items, ask him to buy you a new house, new utensils, new bed, new car, etc... In that way, you wont be taunted by his ex memorabilia's. Mind you, my hubby's ex live-in-partner turns out to be my hubby's best friend now. So the communication is still open. She used to call and send email from time to time, but we haven't seen her for 3-4 years already as she moved out of state. With her permission, I sold her items on ebay and some ended up in Salvation Army, and the townhouse where they (hubby & ex) lived for 9 years is now a rental property as we moved to a single detached house. I respect my hubby's past and I feel so secured with my marriage. I am not even threatened if her ex is brunette...lol You'll be fine. Be considerate with his feelings too.	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-08-26 08:24:00
Philippines	If you could be SOMEBODY ...	QUOTE (muñequita linda @ Sep 12 2009, 06:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> When I was a little tyke in the late 70s, I dreamed that I would be the First Lady of the Philippines in my adult years. Of course, a dream is nothing but a product of the imagination and the chances of it being realized are slim and none. My friends, how about you? Who would be that SOMEBODY that you could be or could have been? I always wanted to be the President of the Philippines, but I can't! Soon, I'll an AC.	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-09-13 00:19:00
Philippines	Travel Agency LMT (beware)	QUOTE (PinayAmerican @ Aug 23 2009, 04:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah, it's a big money and the agent (Laarni Endencia) said that it's too small to cause a break down of her agency. whatta heck. If it's small then give it back to me. And maybe, she is a bit relaxed that no action is being taken aside from my parents going to imbestigador and waiting for the result. what do you guys suggest? What should we do about this? Thanks, everyone. the Check given to you by the agency bounced right? Sue them...	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-08-29 08:02:00
Philippines	Show Me Yours, I'll Show You Mine	Hello, Ang saya naman dito, as in binasa ko and tinignan lahat ng pics mula sa unang pahina..... And pasali din, heto kami ng anak ko.... Sensya na, my first time to upload photo here...sana magwork. Attached Files  100_4388.JPG   511.4KB   17 downloads  100_4364.JPG   367.29KB   32 downloads	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-06-03 19:52:00
Philippines	credit card debts	QUOTE (melissa/martin @ Aug 31 2009, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> wow thank you so much for your replies... It really helps my sanity and think more clearly what to do next. My husband and I argued last night but we are ok now... still not into cuddling and talking mood. We decided to sit down and reduce our expenses *i removed his data plan from his celphone which is $15 per month *removed his $2.50 yahoo messenger plan * I reduced my netflix to one at a time for $8 a month... it used to be $40 because we get 5 at a time * we also removed our blu ray subscription $5 per month I am planning to also remove my gps subscription in my celphone and just buy the real gps. (we don't have cable subscription thats why we have netflix) Next step maybe just hang our clothes instead of using the dryer. About our rent.. well can't really do anything til our lease expire in 2010 but my husband and I will try to negotiate with them. Maybe that would help. He'll get his bonus this October it's not a lot but it helps, and i get paid 3x this October. But i am pretty sure he will be reported to the collection agencies. If that happens, can we still continue paying the debts? Whats gonna happen after hes being reported? Thank you so much! I never expected a lot of good suggestions! Red Box rental DVD's for $1 for 24 hours.... so your $8 at Netflix is equivalent to 8 movies. Sell your bluray dvd player on ebay so u'l have cash. Check out your junkies and turn it to $$$. Be smart.	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-09-08 21:49:00
Philippines	credit card debts	Stop on hitting his child going to a private school. In addition to all the suggestions posted above: 1. Tabulate all your Daily/Monthly expenses vs Income (household; meaning Wife's/Hubby Income & Expenses) 2. Go back to the basics (eliminate some perks: cable, phone, gas & electricity, unnecessary trips, movie, spa, clothing, dining-out, vacation) - EXCEPT: Child education (let him handle that). Never nag your hubby about that. You should have an adult discussion on how to address the situation. 3. Find a second or third employer. If you are working 8 hours a day to your current job, and lets say you're paid $10/hour so you have a gross of $80 a day. Retails are a good target for a part-time job, where you would be able to work from 6-10PM (4hrs @ $10/hr = $40 x 5days = $200 + 8hrs on Saturday (take a day off on Sunday) your part time job would round-up to a gross of $280/week which is $1,120 for one month. See, where are you going to get that money if you will just continue on whining and stressing out yourself? There are a LOT of jobs around. with that, i do believe your husband will follow, and hoping that he will also find a second job. Your situation is not even comparable to a stage 3 cancer where death is the only way out. You are both young, find a way to fix your lives. This will entail major life changes but both of you will definitely benefit. And yeah, I guess its a good idea not to get pregnant for now. Goodluck.	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-08-30 21:08:00
Philippines	Filipina filed for divorce	MaiMai, you're back?!!! Whoa... Congratulations, you've finally found someone to replace Larry, ang galing. You and Joshua (ur son right?) deserve a second chance. this time, make it work. A relationship is a teamwork... Goodluck, and welcome to the City the Never Sleep..... NYC. Edited by chizkeyk, 20 August 2009 - 12:44 AM.	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-08-20 00:43:00
Philippines	Filipina filed for divorce	NYDVO, It's for your best interest to bring this matter to a competent Lawyer (Philippines). He/She might be able to give you options. Goodluck.	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-08-16 00:18:00
Philippines	Filipina filed for divorce	QUOTE (happyme @ Aug 15 2009, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (nydvo @ Aug 15 2009, 10:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> im a filipina married in the US year 2007.,after 6 months in the US, i chose to leave coz marriage didnt work out, and my USC husband will never file the divorce just to be spiteful., I filed the divorce March 2009.. and is now waiting for the Divorce decree... can i marry again in the US? I have no record of marriage in the philippines coz i was married in the US, even though i know that the marriage is valid here in the philippines.. i badly need help., i think ive been to gazillion of website concerning this but no situation like mine.. most of the marriages were done here in the philippines.. i will answer any questions if u need more information.. Thank u of course namn po pede kc jan ka namn naksal eh meron sadyang divorce jan at khit kelan di ka nagpaksal dito.. kya khit mag-asawa ka jan walang mgiging prob... WRONG! Kahit saan Universe ka pa ikinasal IF FILIPINO citizen ka pa, valid ang kasal mo sa batas ng Pilipinas... Under Phil Law hindi ka pwedeng mag-asawa unless otherwise na-dissolve ne yong first marriage. And, let the foreign spouse initiate the filing of divorce para sa mata ng batas sa Pilipinas, maka-pag-asawa ulit sya. Bago maging complicated ang lahat dear OP, check mo na muna documents mo and makipag-usap ka na muna sa abogado kung anong consequences ba ang kahaharapin mo KUNG ikaw ang magpa-file ng divorce... Goodluck.	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-08-16 00:12:00
Philippines	How do you like your new American hometown?	No trailer park around my area.... No coyote's too! But I have Maxi here who get's mad whenever he see a racoon, rabbit (sometimes) strolling in our backyard. LOve the 4 seasons here....	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-06-16 21:09:00
Philippines	How did u meet your fiancee/fiance/wife/husband?	QUOTE (muñequita linda @ Sep 8 2009, 01:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I did not fall in love with a "foreign" man as I never pimped myself in the Internet. My husband and I were sweethearts in the Philippines and the relationship started more than 10 years ago before he moved to the USA. Besides, I'll never be attracted to American men! I love this one	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-09-09 14:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Our petition was just approved ...	Congratulations ------------------- http://bicolnet.com	chizkeyk	Female	0	2008-11-15 20:16:00
Middle East and North Africa	I lost my husband today	Why? What happened? I wish you all the best.... May the almighty bless you strength to cope with this loss.	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-07-29 21:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How did you meet?	QUOTE (Lancelotte25 @ Aug 1 2009, 02:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> HI guys, how's everyone doing. I just wanna ask some opinions from you. Me and my American citizen wife were introduced by my Aunt, they are working together in the same Hospital for a long time, is it ok to tell the consul that we were introduced by my relative when they ask "How did we meet?" or "How did we know each other?" Yes, that would be fine kabayan! Goodluck.	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-08-01 10:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 Visa Interview	A bunch of goodluck to both of you, Yan and Terry!	chizkeyk	Female	0	2008-11-15 20:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	MEDICAL EXAM PLEASE HELP!	The Packet will contain all the information and instruction for him to follow. Check USCIS website.	chizkeyk	Female	0	2008-11-15 20:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I think I have to cancel my k1 petition, HELP!	Working in agogobar doesnt entail that your fiancee is a prostitute. Evenso, it's hard to tell that a woman was engaged in prostitution unless otherwise she was charged or arrested. And even if she had an arrest record, but had proven otherwise in a court proceedings, then, I guess, there is no way her petition will be denied. I believe, a mere hearsay of prostitution will not impact to her visa denial. Goodluck. QUOTE (josh383 @ Jun 10 2009, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just found out last night that my fiancee's visa will be denied because she used to work at a go go bar, I have been informed that if I withdraw the current petition, I can file a new one that will reflect on the situation better. We don't need judgement, just advice. We are both good people, she did what she had to in order to feed her baby after the father beat her nearly to death and left them in the street. I don't know what to do now, there is so much at stake here. Who informed you? Find out if its a legitimate information.	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-06-10 21:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Permission letter	QUOTE (Saratoga Drew @ Jun 6 2009, 10:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Can they change their mind after you have letter? Have the document notarized, so even if he change his mind you have a legal document to show. Goodluck.	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-06-07 10:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Name change after you get married	QUOTE (Filipina Lover @ Jun 16 2009, 09:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Is it a lot of trouble for the wife to change her name after you get married? Won't that confuse immigration and what about her passport, that will have to be changed, but doesn't she need that while dealing with all this other stuff I'm worried that it's too complicated. Nope, not at all. Trust me, been there - done that!	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-06-16 21:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Important Advice for NEW K1 Filers	Hey Hey Hey, it will be denied for the very main reason.... K1 is a fiancee visa. You mentioned that you were "MARRIED" right? Therefore, you should be filing K3 or Spusal, not K1.... QUOTE (ghosttridder @ Jun 20 2009, 07:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If your engagement was arranged or introduced and "you have never met your fiance" it is very important that you DO NOT FILE FOR k1 Visa for your fiance. I am us citizen, but i have a southeast asian culture, and when we get married, we don't date, touch, spend time together physically until the wedding night. It is infact a religious, cultural tradition thing, countries like india, pakistan, indonesia, turkey etc.. basically in order to so called "qualify" for a k1 visa, you had to have met your fiance phsycially, there is a clause that k1 visa filers have as a foot note, uscis says they can waive it if we can prove that it is against social customs and long established traditions or prove that it provides extreme hardship, ( THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO LOSE 8 MONTHS!!! from the love of my life). I've tried so much to get this waiver, and it was denied because they simply "didn't buy it", i sent them so much evidence, information, papers, articles, bills, telephone conversations, typed letters, it doesn't work. bottom line, if you never met your fiance.. FORGET FILING FOR K1 VISA! it's not worth it to wait 200 plus days and nights for a REJECTION!	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-06-21 11:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	teeth problem	As long as you are not a carrier of a communicable disease that will pose threat to US, then your safe. That wouldn't be a ground for VISA denial. Now if you want your teeth fixed, then you can have it done in the Philippines. I had braces, and 3 dental implants here (US) and it cost us not less than $18,000.00 Dental Insurance doesn't cover a penny as according to them, dental braces and implants are not medically necessary. Goodluck.	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-07-29 23:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Please help RFE problem...doesn't have the 2 year meeting requirement for a K! visa	Hi there, I suggest, if there's no way for you to get home and see her real quick before August 25, then just submit a detailed explanation why you can't. I have high hopes that the immigration will not deny your application basing on this technicalities. Grab this chance to defend your claim why you failed to see her during the 2 years time, and why still you couldn't see her now. More evidence to suffice a genuine relationship I guess would be of great help. And if and only if, your letter would not work and your application be denied, you can always appeal it (i believe so), but prior of doing that, you have to do all means possible see and be with her in person. If there's no appeal, then re-file. Goodluck kabayan.	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-08-06 23:30:00
United Kingdom	The Joys of the US medical system	Had my complete dental fix here and it cost me a lot. Insurance do not cover for it because I am no longer a minor and dental works is not medically necessary. For my dental braces = $8,000 Implants @ $2,500 each = $7,500 CT Scan = $350 Bone Grafting = $750 Retainer = $350 It's already a fortune.... I can have this fix in my home country for less than $2,000 for everything. But, I don't trust my country's medical system so it is what it is.	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-06-16 22:11:00
United Kingdom	The Joys of the US medical system	QUOTE (raymaga @ Mar 28 2008, 03:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> "The Joys of the US medical system" doesn't really make sense!!!! There are NO joys!!! However, in Canada, where I'm from.... we don't get "free" medical care.... we do in fact pay for it.... BIG TIME!!!! At my husband's income level here in the U.S., he pays at least 1/4 of the income tax here than he would in Canada. So, we have more useable income here than we would ever have in Canada. The only difference is that in Canada you never have to worry about getting sick, going to the hospital, delivering babies or seeing a doctor. You may have to wait.... but it won't cost you anything. It would probably COST your LIFE! I'd rather pay, my copay of $25 for emergency stuff and specialists, my plan has no deductibles to meet, RX plan too, vision and dental......... than to WAIT... Hello, I am paying to get all these comforts and no one has the right to keep me WAITING from being treated... As what you are saying, in Canada, u dont normally get it as free as you've been paying for your healthcare system though ur excessive taxes, then there should be NO WAITING GAME.... (I love America, hate's O and his socialized healthcare) Edited by chizkeyk, 16 June 2009 - 09:42 PM.	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-06-16 21:41:00
Asia: East and Pacific	website to learn English.	try Rosetta Stone	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-09-02 21:54:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Praise God! We finally got Approved	Congratulations!!!! ---------------------- http://bicolnet.com	chizkeyk	Female	0	2008-11-15 20:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	do u need a immigration lawyer for K3 visa processing?	To answer your headline Q: If your case is not complex, and if you have the time and patience to read and comprehend to the instructions when and how to file the forms and what to do next, you don't need a lawyer. Trust me, instructions are self-explanatory. But, if you are the opposite of what I have just said... Then, get a lawyer - or, just get somebody else who will just fill-and-send your papers.... Get me, I'll charge you a penny...	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-06-10 08:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	problem with fiancee's ex-bf	I don't think the Consulate (or whoever is in-charge in your fiancee's application) will bite such unsolicited information, and would deny your fiancee's visa on the grounds of alleged prostitution without conducting a solid investigation. Such allegation is hard to prove, unless otherwise she was charged of prostitution in the past. But you have just said that she's clean (crminal/civil case) therefore just chill and relax. She'll be fine. Edited by chizkeyk, 05 June 2009 - 10:25 PM.	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-06-05 22:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	High Blood Pressure - should I be worried?	QUOTE (dutchmatt @ Sep 2 2009, 01:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just had my medical today and it seemed like everything went OK of course I dont have the results for the blood an test and X-ray, but Im sure theyre fine. One thing, doc said my blood pressure was a bit high. I am 25, health active male - I was just a bit nervous today. Will the high blood pressure come back to haunt me at the interview? Should I be concerned? Thanks! Better talk to your primary health care provider. When it comes to your health, do not rely to our opinion, or to what you've read online (google search or other search engine). I don't think your HBP would interfere your interview. Edited by chizkeyk, 03 September 2009 - 04:55 PM.	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-09-03 16:54:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Additional Evidence	I'l go with Miss Ann's reply Alkhan...	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-08-16 16:28:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	after green card how long to obtain citizenship	thanks for ur inut milomelo... have to prepare for my n400 packet...	chizkeyk	Female	0	2010-04-02 00:32:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Change of Name	Anyone, I need an answer to this: N400, page 1, item D: "Name Change (optional)" - - - - I just wanna know if this gave us an option to change our names without filing the petition to a regular court and obtain a declaration of a new name??? I read the instructions on N400 and it says "a court can allow a change in your name when you are being naturalized. A name does not become final until a court naturalizes you. For more information regarding name change, see the Guide (QUESTION: Where I could find this Guide per se?). If you want a court to change your name AT A NATURALIZATION OATH CEREMONY, check "YES" and complete this section. If you do not want to change your name, check "no" ..." Obviously I do really want to change my name to the name that I am well known by the public. In my native country, parents tends to give their children 2 first name, and the most common is Maria and is followed by the 2nd first name. Now that am here at the US, Maria became my first name and the 2nd first name been construed as my middle name. I had an argument with the DMV and Social Security before and I'm already tired of dealing this. I wanna dropped 'Maria.' Can I take this opportunity to have changed my name legally without going through the regular court? Thanks... and input is highly appreciated.	chizkeyk	Female	0	2010-06-08 21:01:00
Canada	What's For Dinner?	Just had Steak at Charlie Browns...	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-06-16 21:27:00
Canada	What Are You Reading?	What am I reading now? Quicksand by Iris Johansen...	chizkeyk	Female	0	2009-08-22 08:42:00