ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesFavorite Junk Food?
QUOTE (Tahoma @ Oct 15 2009, 02:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife eats very healthy and is a good influence on me, but she sometimes craves her favorite junk food.

Her Filipino favorites are Oishi Prawn Crackers, Boy Bawang garlic-flavor Cornick, and Nagaraya Garlic Cracker Nuts. She can still buy all of these here in Seattle. She also has some American favorites like potato chips, beef jerky, and the greasy french fries from the local drive-in. Oh, and I almost forgot...Coca Cola. She can eat and drink all she wants without ever gaining a single pound.

On the other hand, I am the junk food King...chips, fries, baked goods, and anything chocolate. It's all good. My favorite is Nacho Cheese Doritos with baby smoked clams.

How about you?

~ Tahoma


Pringles, kasugai (japanese peas) love it, my hubby and i eat pizza once a week, drink coke every dinner. burgers and fries once a week too. but we eat healthy dinner.

spartanFemalePhilippines2009-10-15 21:09:00
PhilippinesWe Bought a Castle In Texas
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Oct 3 2009, 06:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (itzallgood @ Oct 3 2009, 01:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
TCO, because you have that sig pic of the infomercial douchebag that loves to slapchop his nuts, every time I see this infomercial on tv, I think of you, hehe.

Honestly, you are fighting an uphill battle going back and forth trying to convince that that beautiful texas castle with professional photos is really yours. I think others here find some credibility lacking. So pull something out of your hat, and really convince 'em. Let 'em eat some humble pie. A convincing pic is worth 1000 words devil.gif


Itzallgood:

In due time, the pics are from the MLS (Market Listing Service) and was put on the internet to sell the house, and yes it was probably a professional photographer who took the pics. We just moved into the house last week.

As soon as I can locate my camera and some time I will post some "Humble Pie" pics.

Funny thing is how this thread turned, I had lived in the same house for 20 years, and when my Fiance arrived in Texas I had already set some goals.

Marriage, Get her a car / driver licenses, her pass NCLEX, and after about 6 months she was to begin working.

My main goal for myself was to make a move to a newer house, and with the economy doing a downturn the prices of bigger houses dropped, and the interest rate is at a 50 year low, it was time to make a move. So I moved from a 1500 sq ft house to 4500 sq ft house, and it was the perfect time to do it.

Since a select few posters on here wanted to doubt me or question me, I figured I will give them enough rope that they will hang themselves.



YOU GOT THE SMART MOVE....THIS IS THE RIGHT TIME TO BUY. WE WISH WE CAN MOVE INTO CHEAPER STATE TOO BECAUSE THE CAUSE OF LIVING HERE IN BAY AREA, CA IS SOO DARN EXPENSIVE BUT WE CAN'T BECAUSE MY HUBBY'S FAMILY ARE ALL IN HERE AND ALSO OUR JOBS ARE HERE. CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH OF YOU! REALLY SMART MOVE!
spartanFemalePhilippines2009-10-06 19:22:00
PhilippinesWe Bought a Castle In Texas
QUOTE (Richard90027 @ Sep 30 2009, 02:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (taj'samericanwife @ Sep 30 2009, 09:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (=FoxyBLUE= @ Sep 30 2009, 02:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Why are questioning the capacity of Jack a.k.a TCO a.k.a "The King" that he cannot buy such an awesome castle like that? biggrin.gif

FYI....he told us that his wife comes from a freaking rich family here in the Philippines..

and one thing more.....a Certified RN...which means..lots a lots a lots a dollars!!!!! woohoo.....

But yeah, we still need proof.....we still need pictures of you and Anais inside the castle...

That will be all "MY MAJESTY"!!!!


I am an RN and i dont make lots and lots of dollars...i dont think any RN can make lots of dollars for a mansion like this

Actually houses in Texas are very cheap compared to say california, check it out

http://www.ffair.rem...m...=true&ptd=5


Oh my! the prices in Texas' houses are so much cheaper compare here in Bay Area, CA. Small houses here are more expensive than the houses in Texas that I've seen in the website. My mom-in-law is a real estate agent here in Bay Area, I saw the price of the house which is smaller or more likely on OP's house is priced in million dollars. The rate of houses are really really going down in today's recession but still prices in CA houses are still expensive compared to other states.

spartanFemalePhilippines2009-10-06 19:13:00
Philippinescalls to philippines
QUOTE (GuardianOne @ Oct 29 2009, 07:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We use Skype on her laptop with a headset. Works liek a charm and she has a local US number and can call any US/Canadian number for free. Only $7 a month.



I use skype......it's free and it's clear. I can see my family on webcam too while we are talking.
spartanFemalePhilippines2009-10-29 19:23:00
PhilippinesFriday Fishing Pics
QUOTE (Kevin-n-Merlaine @ Dec 6 2009, 11:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (spartan @ Dec 6 2009, 09:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Kevin-n-Merlaine @ Dec 6 2009, 12:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dude, I'm not bein an #### but in that second pic...you look like Cosmo Kramer!! That expression on your face..LOL Nice lookin fish man. Early morning in that warm water, get a pack of white Zoom Flukes. Rig um weedless with no weight and jerk them through those pads. Damn that sounds like fun!!



I gotta agree with you 'Kevin-n-Merlaine'. By the way. Kramer is my favorite character in Seinfeld. Tco take that as a compliment. Kramer is a good looking guy. biggrin.gif



bwaahhahhhaa!! It's even better when you get a side-by-side comparison!! TCO, you're nearly a ringer!! laughing.gif ohmy.gif




lol luckily i found one....

spartanFemalePhilippines2009-12-06 23:16:00
PhilippinesFriday Fishing Pics
QUOTE (Kevin-n-Merlaine @ Dec 6 2009, 12:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dude, I'm not bein an #### but in that second pic...you look like Cosmo Kramer!! That expression on your face..LOL Nice lookin fish man. Early morning in that warm water, get a pack of white Zoom Flukes. Rig um weedless with no weight and jerk them through those pads. Damn that sounds like fun!!



I gotta agree with you 'Kevin-n-Merlaine'. By the way. Kramer is my favorite character in Seinfeld. Tco take that as a compliment. Kramer is a good looking guy. biggrin.gif


Edited by spartan, 06 December 2009 - 10:08 PM.

spartanFemalePhilippines2009-12-06 22:03:00
PhilippinesCustom Clearance
QUOTE (loveaboo @ Oct 31 2009, 05:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just an update: I called Fedex today and they said that the package was released by the Custom. BUT I have to pay P1200 for Custom Duties and Taxes. That's ridiculous! It's simply not tolerable. The value of the package is only $15 which is approximately Php750 only. I've never heard of duties and taxes reaching 167% of the value of the item, just now.

Anyways, I just told them to return it to sender. I wonder if my fiance can get his shipping payment back...I hope he can. I'll ask him to call Fedex and ask for his money back.

Thanks to everyone who have shared their knowledge and experiences on this matter. Much appreciated.



You can use your Philippines cellphone when you get here in US. Just set your phone to roaming one day before your flight or when you get to the airport. You can use Globe of Smart. Just ask customer service on how to set it to roaming if you don't know how. When you get here your fiance can call on your PI phone. Bon voyage!
spartanFemalePhilippines2009-11-01 14:54:00
Philippinestb skin test
QUOTE (max&tabby @ Dec 9 2009, 08:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks guys for the response... I got a message frm the nurse where i took my chest xray & it turns ok...they dont mention about the medication. Im just wondering how many filipinas/filipinos to suffer emotionally having a positive tb skin test, why can't the embassy also release our chest xray result(not the film) and included it on the visa packet. So when we look for a job & hired we can show it up. Not just the Immunization which in my case did not help at all. Just wondering... whistling.gif



they will include the x-ray result in the visa packet. it is not a film, it's on a cd now. only the US customs immigration can open that. x-ray film here is not necessary when you look for a job. it is not like in philippines where we carry our wide x-ray films in applying companies.
spartanFemalePhilippines2009-12-10 01:31:00
Philippinestb skin test
QUOTE (max&tabby @ Dec 7 2009, 08:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is it normal for us filipinos to have positive test on tb skin test? i just got my result turn out positive though my chest xray from st. lukes is normal. I took the test for job.

Thanks wacko.gif



A positive TB test does not necessarily mean that you have tuberculosis. There are several factors that can produce a false-positive TB skin test (TST) reaction. It is not a rare case in the Philippines. You get a false positive when you are exposed to someone with infectious TB disease and/or a reaction from Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination if you had one when you were still a baby. That is why St. Lukes need further evaluation to make sure it is only a false-positive. Don't worry too much. It will just stress you out. I too had a false positive when I got here in US but everything went fine.

Edited by spartan, 08 December 2009 - 11:24 PM.

spartanFemalePhilippines2009-12-08 23:21:00
PhilippinesPlease Tell me if assumption is correct..NBI vs Police certificate
We have an agency who assisted us in filing for K1 and they said in NBI certificate it should say "Travel to USA" cuz some of their clients before had a problem with the NBI during their interview cuz it only says Travel abroad and not Travel to USA. But in my opinion it doesn't make sense but I just did what they advised me to do just to be in a safe track.
spartanFemalePhilippines2009-03-16 13:24:00
PhilippinesPlease Tell me if assumption is correct..NBI vs Police certificate
Check this link: http://travel.state....ocity_3508.html
spartanFemalePhilippines2009-03-15 17:17:00
PhilippinesPlease Tell me if assumption is correct..NBI vs Police certificate
First thing she will do is to get an NBI in Mindanao her NBI certificate should state "Travel to USA" not just "Travel abroad" it should specific. And then she needs to get a Police clearance where she worked or stayed for more than 6 months outside Philippines.

Police Record
Available. To obtain a Bahraini GOOD CONDUCT CERTIFICATE, write to: General Directorate of Criminal Investigation (CID), P.O. Box 26698, Manama, State of Bahrain. The letter should contain a request for an application for a "Good Conduct Certificate" (Form PS/CID/6) with a statement explaining that the certificate is needed for immigration. Applicants should complete and return it to the CID at the above address along with the following:

Two matte (i.e., non-glossy) photographs;
A photocopy of the first four pages of the applicant's passport;(where all the biographic data is mentioned)
A photocopy of all previous Bahraini residence permits;
A letter from the applicant's current employer indicating that they have no objection to the applicant's departure.
If the applicant is living in Bahrain, the CID will schedule an interview, during which the applicant will be fingerprinted. The certificate is usually issued within 3-5 days after the interview. Records are somewhat unreliable prior to 1967. There is a fee for this service of Bahrain Dinars 1.000 or U.S. $3.00 for this service. Checks and Bank Drafts are not accepted.

Applicants no longer living in Bahrain should follow the same procedure and provide the same documentation. However, they will also have to provide a set of fingerprints taken by local police in their country of residence.

If there is a Bahrain Embassy where the applicant resides, the can contact the Bahrain Embassy to complete the necessary formalities.

Note: Certificates are not issued for holders of visitor's visas. In order for CID to issue a Good Conduct Certificate, an applicant must currently have, or previously have had, a valid residence permit in Bahrain.















QUOTE (Eros_the_Plumber @ Mar 15 2009, 04:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Please tell me if my assumption is correct;

For the Philippines only NBI clearance is needed....correct?

Police Certificate are needed if lived/worked more than one year outside the Philippines... correct?

headbonk.gif(this is going to be our killer delay....i have been fighting on this one for more then 3 months with the Idiots on the Philippines police stations in Mindanao province, they gave my fiance so much trouble with just having fingerprints taken to be sent to Baharain, which may not be ready for time of INTERVIEW.....I am so mad!!!!)

I. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

7. NBI CLEARANCE. Applicants aged 16 years and older must have a valid Record Clearance for Travel Abroad Purposes from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Clearances should be in the applicant’s current name, birth certificate name, maiden name and any aliases or nicknames used, including different spellings you have used of those names. For immigration purposes, an NBI clearance is valid for one (1) year from the date it was issued. The NBI web site is http://www.nbi.gov.ph.
8. OTHER COUNTRY POLICE CERTIFICATES. Applicants aged 16 years and older must also present police certificates from other countries where they have lived for one (1) year or more after reaching the age of 16. As with NBI clearances, foreign police certificates should be obtained in any maiden names, aliases or nicknames used while in the country in question, including different spellings you have used of those names. Country-specific information on how to secure police certificates is available on the State Department’s web site at http://travel.state....ocity_3272.html.


spartanFemalePhilippines2009-03-15 17:06:00
PhilippinesAdministrative Processing/Review
QUOTE (Joyce/Jeremy @ Jul 7 2009, 12:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi All!!!

I’ve wanted to post this but was kind of hesitant as I've read a lot of similar topics as this but here's my share of the Administrative Processing/Review Case.

I had my interview last May 22 and it went well... The Consul was very courteous and didn’t ask much. However, as we were ending the interview he asked me if I still have any business trips coming and all I could answer was that there’s none as my boss already knows about my personal plans. So he got a big stamp and marked my (still valid at that time) B1/B2 visa with “CANCELLED w/o PREJUDICE” then he pulled out a white slip and tick marked at the bottom box saying WAIT UNTIL YOU HEAR FROM US. I asked him if there were any problems and he said there’s none and that I don’t have to worry about anything because I passed the interview. So I examined this white slip he gave and saw that there were no tick marks on the lacking documents part. So I asked him about the slip again and he said “just wait till you hear from us, your case is put under administrative processing and/or review.” He said my visa will be sent in a COD condition. So I left.

My question is what does it mean when a case is under administrative processing or review?... Is there a difference?...

I’ve read a lot of threads saying to wait because they usually process it after 6-8 weeks. Others would say call them every day or every other day or every week. We’ve already called once at the embassy call center and called Air 21. I’ve tried calling a number I saw on here that’s said to be a contact number at the embassy (Manila number) last July 3. It rang and an answering machine answered but when I dialed the local no one picked up. I tried to call the same number today but it seems like the line doesn’t exist anymore as I can hear a void tone.

Our case is already on the 7 week after interview date. Is there anything we can do to know our case status other than just wait?... Can anyone shed light on this matter? It will be most appreciated.

Sorry it’s too long a post… but hope you can share your inputs.



That is too long...I was in administrative review also because of my lacking requirement but since I submitted my requirement it only took 2 weeks and I received the visa. But honestly, some will take 2-3 months. Like my friend she waited for 3 months and now she's in North Carolina. As long as you passed the interview then that is a good sign. Your visa will be on your way. And just call USEM once or twice a week there's no need to call them everyday. You'll be wasting your time and money. The call center agents don't have the power to work your visa, they only depend on what's in their system and then read it to you. It's all in the hand of the consul who reviews your case. Some took so long because of back log cases for review. Just take your time and be patient. You will have your visa soon. God bless.
spartanFemalePhilippines2009-07-08 17:51:00
PhilippinesBISAYA ISPISYAL: Join in!
QUOTE (HappyDancer @ Sep 20 2008, 03:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey everybody there who are BISDAKS, let's come out and introduce ourselves. Would love to meet you guys! Taga Sugbu ko!


Taga Sugbu pud ko sa Lutopan, Toledo City. Pwerte bisdaka jud!

spartanFemalePhilippines2009-03-28 13:08:00
Philippinespolice clearance from lebanon for interview in manila
QUOTE (mari joe @ Apr 14 2009, 06:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok thanks for showing us the place to start so we can call there and get the requirments and congratulations on your marriage in December


Thank you smile.gif, I do suggest that it could be better if you will have your police clearance before you'll have your interview to avoid being under administrative review. Good luck on your journey.

spartanFemalePhilippines2009-04-14 13:04:00
Philippinespolice clearance from lebanon for interview in manila
thanks for your reply spartan, seems you have personal knowlege in this. did you obtain police clearance from lebanon through embassy of the address you listed above? how long did it take to get after you applied? did you or fiancee apply in person? who do you use to have it translated? again thanks for your responses, includes everyone
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I've gone to Japan and work there for one a half year not in Lebanon but the procedure is still the same. In my case I went to Japan embassy in Manila and file for my police clearance. Same thing with Lebanon Consulate in Philippines but before you go there you have to call the office first and ask for the requirements needed for filing a police clearance. I think it is already translated in English when you'll receive it because police clearance is sealed in the envelope when they hand it to you and only USEM is allowed to open it.

spartanFemalePhilippines2009-04-13 20:39:00
Philippinespolice clearance from lebanon for interview in manila
QUOTE (mari joe @ Apr 13 2009, 03:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all. I hope our road has been traveled on befor as to help with our journey. We seek your help. Has anyone gotten police clearance from lebanon for an interview in manila?
ive looked at the reciprocity table there for lebanon at this link (and scroll down

http://travel.state....ocity_3604.html

so the relavent part says to obtain this you must:

" For those residing outside Lebanon, the request must be processed through Lebanese embassies/consulates, but applicants may experience extremely long waiting periods before they receive the document, or may not receive them at all. The "Judiciary Police Record" may also be requested through a lawyer having a power of attorney from the individual authorizing the request. The "Judiciary Police Record" presented by an individual does not mean that the individual is clear. It just states that "this person does not have any court sentence against him". "

First, "For those residing outside Lebanon, the request must be processed through Lebanese embassies/consulates,"
1)where do we request this? at the Lebanese Embassy in the Philippines?

Second, "but applicants may experience extremely long waiting periods before they receive the document, or may not receive them at all.
2)sounds discouraging to me. Please feel free to comment about this.

Third, "The "Judiciary Police Record" may also be requested through a lawyer having a power of attorney from the individual authorizing the request."
3)are they telling us, if i dont want to wait forever to get this document, that we will need a lawer?

I guess we need someone with experiance to answer at least two of our questions but all your thoughts are welcome for any other ideas and thank you all very much as it is very much appreciated. Mari Joe



You have to call the Embassy of Lebanon located in Muntinlupa City, Phils. and ask the requirements in getting a Police clearance before you go to their office.

This is the address:

Lebanon Consulate Office
Unit 905 Park Trade Center 1716 Investment Drive,
Madrigal Business Park, Alabang
Muntinlupa City, Phils.

Phone #: 807-3012; 807-0369
Fax: 809-7314

Mine took 6 weeks before I got my Japan Police Clearance. I do advice you to complete all your requirements before setting an interview schedule cause if you don't have police clearance during your interview, you will not get a direct answer from the consul if you are approve or not and you'll be under administrative review and that will take longer based on my experience. See my timeline.

spartanFemalePhilippines2009-04-13 15:26:00
PhilippinesCFO experience: I suggest St. Mary's

 
You are posting in a 4 year old topic.  
 
Both St. Mary's and PRISM are but a faint memory now.
 
 




Yeah, i know it's old but I was wondering if you still remember. My friend is doing her k1 visa now and just got the case number. So she's close to scheduling an interview and doing a medical exam and seminar. Just wondering what is the best time for her to attend the seminar. There's three sessions per day in manila. I saw it on their website. I have no idea about Manila St. Mary because I did mine in Cebu. So, I can't help her.

Edited by spartan, 18 May 2013 - 05:14 PM.

spartanFemalePhilippines2013-05-18 17:09:00
PhilippinesCFO experience: I suggest St. Mary's
What time did the seminar starts?
spartanFemalePhilippines2013-05-18 15:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril filers
Thanks for the reply, I hope our papers will not drag longer.

God bless,

Anna
spartanFemalePhilippines2008-08-03 09:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril filers
Hello to all, I would like to ask if who among you guys here in VJ are April filers and filed it in California?
My fiance received the NOA1 last April 22, 2008 and it has been 3 months now since he got it. I would like to know how long will it take to have the NOA2, that is filed in California. Hope you can help me guys especially those filers who filed in California.

Thanks,

Anna
spartanFemalePhilippines2008-08-03 08:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPaging April filers
Hello, I just want to ask those April filers out there if they got their NOA2 already? Those who file from California Service Center. I just would like to figure out if one of the April filers are already approved cuz I don't have my NOA2 yet still waiting until now.
spartanFemalePhilippines2008-08-07 06:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTO APRIL FILERS
Hello, I just want to ask those April filers out there if they got their NOA2 already? Those who file from California Service Center. I just would like to figure out if one of the April filers are already approved cuz I don't have my NOA2 yet still waiting until now.
spartanFemalePhilippines2008-08-08 03:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCASE STATUS AND PENDING
Sometimes USCIS doesn't update their site, it happens sometime regarding about the "PENDING" notice. But don't worry they are working on your case since you received the NOA1 already. Mostly, it will take 3 months to 4 months from the time your fiance applied the petition. Your fiance will receive the NOA2 after 3 to 4 months. Just be patient. Cuz I have gone through that also. It's frustating to know that it will take that long but remember "Good things come to those who waits"and Trust the Lord.










QUOTE (cherryred_04 @ Sep 13 2008, 05:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HELLO EVERYONE WAY BACK WHEN MY FIANCEE RECEIVED THE NOA1 THAT IT SAID CASE STATUS AND PENDING THIS IS WHAT IT SAYS TO THE NOTICE WITH THE NOA1,AND WUD LIKE TO ASK IF IT TAKES MORE MONTHS TO WAIT BEFORE APPROVE WHEN MY CASE IS PENDING,IS IT NORMAL,HOPE EVERYONE CAN SHARE WITH ME WITH SAME AS MY STATUS THAT WAS PENDING AND APPROVE I AM JUST CUROUIS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND SCARED IF IT WILL TAKES TOO LONG TO WAIT FOR THE APPROVALS..AND SINCE THE DAYS WE RECEIVED THE NOA1 WHEN I CHECK IT ONLINE IT IS STILL THE SAME NOT LIKE THOSE SOME FILLERS ARE TOUCH AS ALWAYS..OKAY MY DEAR VJ FAMILY HELP ME ENLIGHTENED MY MIND WHATS THOSE THIS MEAN...CASE STATUS AND PENDING....HELP ME PLS...

spartanFemalePhilippines2008-09-13 08:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2
It will take 3 to 4 months, It's frustrating to think but all the filers will undergo through that long wait. Just try to make yourself busy and as much as possible don't look at the calendar smile.gif You'll see time will fly fast...Good luck

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QUOTE (miss g @ Sep 13 2008, 10:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
please give me hope crying.gif

i got my NOA1 on the 19th August..... i just want to know

spartanFemalePhilippines2008-09-14 09:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview after tommorrow but sick =(
God Bless! Pray is the solution. Keep faith.









QUOTE (Doreen805 @ Oct 4 2008, 03:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Fellow Vj's. Yes my interview is coming up. Monday afternoon.I hope Ill get better by that time. This morning when i woke up, I couldnt speak and my throat hurts so bad ( due to the change of weather), I have no voice at all. Pls. pray for me. And i wish everyone goodluck especially those vj members who has the same interview date as mine.

spartanFemalePhilippines2008-10-05 09:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsQuestion- no noa1 yet












QUOTE (Lisaandtim @ Oct 2 2008, 06:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know its only the first week but no NOA1 yet. I was just wondering if I did it right. I had them sign for it. Is that bad? And does anyone else ever feel like will it ever come? =(



CLICK THIS LINK YOU'LL BE GUIDED ON YOUR PETITION PROCESS: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?autocom=custom&page=k1flow





QUOTE (spartan @ Oct 6 2008, 04:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>












QUOTE (Lisaandtim @ Oct 2 2008, 06:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know its only the first week but no NOA1 yet. I was just wondering if I did it right. I had them sign for it. Is that bad? And does anyone else ever feel like will it ever come? =(


spartanFemalePhilippines2008-10-06 04:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportshow many months do i we wait?
click this link and you'll find out but the timeline here is changeable cuz some are done fast and some are delayed but it is better that you'll be guided. http://www.visajourn...amp;page=k1flow
spartanFemalePhilippines2008-10-07 08:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa received!
Received my visa today around 2pm kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

2008-12-02 01:42:47 SHIPMENT OUT FOR DELIVERY
2008-11-28 19:35:12 SHIPMENT RECEIVED AT DISTRIBUTION CENTER
2008-11-28 11:25:55 SHIPMENT RELEASED BY THE EMBASSY
2008-10-03 16:24:19 SHIPMENT IN PROCESS AT THE EMBASSY

Thank you to all my vj family, my journey is not yet finish I know I still need your help and I awe it all to you smile.gif Thank you sooooo much kicking.gif
spartanFemalePhilippines2008-12-03 01:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFinally...
Congratulations kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
spartanFemalePhilippines2008-12-02 23:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeeding a" REQUEST LETTER" from the USEM for filing my Police clearance
QUOTE (spartan @ May 31 2008, 07:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi dora2X,

I went to the japan embassy (cebu branch) the personnel told me that all they need is a letter where in there is my name and my fiance's name with a letter saying the reason why i will get a police clearance. I checked the website of USEM and downloaded the packet. I think it's only a dummy packet or sample. I can't present the downloaded packet to japan embassy cuz my name is not written on it and there's no case number. well feldz23 advice me to go to window x when my case number will be sent. so, i guess all i need to do for now is wait. smile.gif

regards,

anna

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QUOTE (dora2X @ May 31 2008, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
u can download packet at the USEM website, just make copy of your approval letter if u need more.
http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf


goodluck


spartanFemalePhilippines2008-05-31 20:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeeding a" REQUEST LETTER" from the USEM for filing my Police clearance
QUOTE (spartan @ May 31 2008, 08:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, you are right. Hopefully they will realize that a lot of applicants are having problem about the POLICE CLEARANCE thing. Hope they will find way to solve this. It could be better if they just send through emails and that can save time. Well for now all we have to do is wait and pray.
By the way my fiance is from CA too. Which part of CA are you?


Regards,

Anna








QUOTE (Steven Shirley @ May 31 2008, 07:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Shirley and I have not completed the process yet, so I can not say for certain, but it seems that many of the countries are requiring a letter from the USE stating the reason the clearance is required before providing a police clearance. Perhaps printing the responses you get here may assist the USE in recognizing our need for their assistance in that matter.

For us, Shirley must obtain clearance from both Hong Kong and Singapore. I contacted a VJ'er a while back who had obtained a clearance (Certificate of No Criminal Conviction) in Singapore who reported that they simply provided proof of their application for fiancée visa and copy of the posted requirements and were able to get it. However, I think things changed because the Singapore police website just added a note on the application requirements for CNCC "Documentary proof from the immigration authority requiring the certificate. (A print out of the application requirements is not acceptable.) " The parenthetical part was added in just the last two weeks. I doesn't directly state the need for a letter but seems to indicate some documentation from USE directly stating it is needed for the specific individual.

the Hong Kong Police directly told Shirley she would need a letter from USE with her name on it and that they would only send it directly to the USE....even though the directions for Shirley are to bring it with her to the interview.

I am suggesting to her, when she returns to Phil to go to the USE and request letters for both Singapore and Hong Kong police clearance before her interview....not sure if they will give it to her or not. But worth a try to save time.

I did speak with an officer at USE Manila who basically said, others have gotten the clearance from HK without a letter so she should be able to. She tried but the Hong Kong police were very adamant about the requirements. The USE office did report that when she has the interview she could get such a letter......but then of course she will probably need to wait until the clearance comes through after her approval at the interview (assuming approval of course)....

If more people go to the USE and repeatedly report this requirement for a letter maybe the USE will start mailing it with the Packet they send and at least give us a "head start" on getting the clearances rather than having to wait till the interview just to start the process to get them.....Just a thought. Difficult for me to do from here in CA USA!.

FYI: http://www.spf.gov.s...cert_issued.htm

http://www.police.go...qs/index.htm#14


Edited by spartan, 31 May 2008 - 08:28 PM.

spartanFemalePhilippines2008-05-31 20:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeeding a" REQUEST LETTER" from the USEM for filing my Police clearance
Yes, you are right. Hopefully they will realize that a lot of applicants are having problem about the POLICE CLEARANCE thing. Hope they will find way for solve this. It could be better if they just send through emails and that can save time. Well for now all we have to do is wait and pray.
By the way my fiance is from CA too. Which part of CA are you?


Regards,

Anna








QUOTE (Steven Shirley @ May 31 2008, 07:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Shirley and I have not completed the process yet, so I can not say for certain, but it seems that many of the countries are requiring a letter from the USE stating the reason the clearance is required before providing a police clearance. Perhaps printing the responses you get here may assist the USE in recognizing our need for their assistance in that matter.

For us, Shirley must obtain clearance from both Hong Kong and Singapore. I contacted a VJ'er a while back who had obtained a clearance (Certificate of No Criminal Conviction) in Singapore who reported that they simply provided proof of their application for fiancée visa and copy of the posted requirements and were able to get it. However, I think things changed because the Singapore police website just added a note on the application requirements for CNCC "Documentary proof from the immigration authority requiring the certificate. (A print out of the application requirements is not acceptable.) " The parenthetical part was added in just the last two weeks. I doesn't directly state the need for a letter but seems to indicate some documentation from USE directly stating it is needed for the specific individual.

the Hong Kong Police directly told Shirley she would need a letter from USE with her name on it and that they would only send it directly to the USE....even though the directions for Shirley are to bring it with her to the interview.

I am suggesting to her, when she returns to Phil to go to the USE and request letters for both Singapore and Hong Kong police clearance before her interview....not sure if they will give it to her or not. But worth a try to save time.

I did speak with an officer at USE Manila who basically said, others have gotten the clearance from HK without a letter so she should be able to. She tried but the Hong Kong police were very adamant about the requirements. The USE office did report that when she has the interview she could get such a letter......but then of course she will probably need to wait until the clearance comes through after her approval at the interview (assuming approval of course)....

If more people go to the USE and repeatedly report this requirement for a letter maybe the USE will start mailing it with the Packet they send and at least give us a "head start" on getting the clearances rather than having to wait till the interview just to start the process to get them.....Just a thought. Difficult for me to do from here in CA USA!.

FYI: http://www.spf.gov.s...cert_issued.htm

http://www.police.go...qs/index.htm#14

spartanFemalePhilippines2008-05-31 20:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeeding a" REQUEST LETTER" from the USEM for filing my Police clearance
Hi dora2X,

I went to the japan embassy (cebu branch) the personnel told me that all they need is a letter where in there is my name and my fiance's name with a letter saying the reason why i will get a police clearance. I checked the website of USEM and downloaded the packet. I think it's only a dummy packet or sample. I can't present the downloaded packet to japan embassy cuz my name is not written on it and there's no case number. well feldz23 advice me to go to window x when my case number will be sent. so, i guess all i need to do for now is wait. smile.gif

regards,

anna



























QUOTE (dora2X @ May 31 2008, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
u can download packet at the USEM website, just make copy of your approval letter if u need more.
http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf


goodluck

spartanFemalePhilippines2008-05-31 19:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeeding a" REQUEST LETTER" from the USEM for filing my Police clearance
My fiance passed the petition to USCIS last 2nd week of April. While waiting I need to gather my requirements, one of the requirements is to have a Police Clearance from Japan cuz I had worked there for one and a half year. And filing a Police Clearance will need a REQUEST LETTER FROM THE USEM. So, I called USEM and they said that I can use my "packet" instead of the REQUEST LETTER. But I can't wait until my packet arrives cuz processing the Police clearance will take 2-3 months. So I need to file before my packet arrives. My problem now is how to convince USEM so that they will give me the request letter. Does anyone of you here has the same situation before? I need your advice....I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,

Anna
spartanFemalePhilippines2008-05-31 09:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp!
Can anyone tell me what requirements are needed so that I can get a request letter from US embassy at Window X? I need to get a request letter in order for me to get my Police Clearance in Japan because I was once working there for about 1 1/2 year. Please I need your help.

Thanks,

Anna
spartanFemalePhilippines2008-07-19 05:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp VJs "Can't get through USCIS"
My fiance can't get through calling USCIS, all he got was just recorded voice messages. He is living in San Mateo, California. Could anyone tell me the numbers to be dialed? Is there another number?

Needing your help,

Anna
spartanFemalePhilippines2008-08-04 08:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInquiry at NVC
Hello VJs,

We got our NOA2 last Aug. 25, 2008 and it is said in the flow chart (for K1 process) that after we get our NOA2 we will wait for 4-5 days and call the NVC to ask if they receive the petition. We tried to call but we can't get through their line. So my concern is this.

Do we need to call NVC? Will they not process it if we will not call NVC? or Is it okay that we will just wait for the packet to arrive that will be sent to US embassy?

I need your advice guys, I appreciate any help.

Anna
spartanFemalePhilippines2008-09-05 20:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSkype: HELP. Can you save Call History. Anyone please
Me and my fiance use skype everyday. I took a SCREEN SHOT of all the call history since you can't copy and paste it. And it works for me.
Here is one of the screen shot I did. I just covered our name smile.gif


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QUOTE (classicrock68 @ Sep 14 2008, 09:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi VJers:

Not sure where to post this. I have been using Skype pc to pc calling to communicate with my fiancee. Does anyone know how you can save the call history. I can see it but trying to find a way to save it. Anyone tried this before? I know I can do a screen print, but don't see a way to select and copy and paste even. crying.gif thx a bunch

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spartanFemalePhilippines2008-09-15 08:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescalling husband and wife, please help!
never ever submit emails with "husband and wife" you can edit it before printing. replace husband and wife with both of your names or you can replace it with honey, love, sweetie... but never husband and wife thing. goodluck









QUOTE (sam808 @ Sep 23 2008, 04:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Me and my fiance, we call each other husband and wife, even on emails and chats. Is it fine if I print these emails and chat logs and bring it for my interview? Will I have problems with this? Do you think it's bad and I might just get denied for the visa? Does anyone experienced this too?

Thanks for sharing and responding.

spartanFemalePhilippines2008-09-24 02:05:00