ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesShare Your Recipes!
Check this site: Peachy has lots of Filipino recipe. I followed her recipes always

www.cookingwithpeachy.com
spartanFemalePhilippines2009-04-05 16:33:00
PhilippinesCOUPON CODE FOR XOOM.COM
QUOTE (AbbynSheryl @ Aug 21 2009, 11:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thank u for sharing
i was the one vjers who put that code and it worked first week of august but it expired after that.
abby n sheryl


i used the code you gave the one before twof and it worked. thanks too.
spartanFemalePhilippines2009-08-21 23:18:00
PhilippinesCOUPON CODE FOR XOOM.COM
Hi, this is the coupon code for AUGUST 2009....... MOREXOOM
I just sent money to Philippines and got a free of charge for their service fee.
I tried this code first TWOF, the one that was given from one of the vj members but the site said it's already expired.
spartanFemalePhilippines2009-08-21 23:00:00
PhilippinesMy House for My wife Sheryl.
Hi Abby,
You are one of the luckiest people living in the world. Where you are so blessed. Money, House, Cars and pretty wife and I know you are grateful to God for what you have now. Thanking HIM for giving you such things. I do have a suggestion to you.....to be grateful to God is to share your blessings to people who are in need. Charity like World Vision. I'm not advertising this here in site. I'm suggesting it to Abby but to those who would like to share their blessings too it is up to you. It's a good feeling when you help someone in your own little way. Just check this video.....
$10-$50 a month can't hurt your pocket for a millionaire like you....do you agree?

Edited by spartan, 25 August 2009 - 01:08 AM.

spartanFemalePhilippines2009-08-25 01:05:00
PhilippinesXOOM SUCKS!!!
QUOTE (qp24113 @ Aug 22 2009, 05:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i just want to share my experience with XOOM... their commercial is very convincing that the beneficiary will receive the money in minutes with the lowest fee... what happened was, i decided to use XOOM for the very first time... send $200 using my bank account but after I made the transaction it says that the status is still pending and will take about 4 business days to get approval (by the way, my bank account have funds)... then and there i decided to call customer service to cancel and a representative assured me that the transaction will be CANCEL (received a confirmation #) and amount will not be withdrawn from my bank... two days later, i did my random online banking and found out that they have withdrawn the amount and checked XOOM website and found out that they just on the process of canceling the transaction after 2 days from my request... is this what you call GOOD SERVICE??? even their representative are so unreliable. this is not a good business... yes they may claim that they have the lowest fee but they DEFINITELY have the POOREST SERVICE in the money transfer business...


I've been using xoom since last year, send money to Phils. every month. It only takes less than 5 minutes and it's ready for pick up but in the month of June 2009 I encounter like yours where it took 4 days. I called their customer service and argued about it cause it is really unusual and they didn't give me the answer. I used the same bank account since I started using xoom. Well, anyway my family got it after 4 days and really I was not happy at all. July and August I have no problem yet. I hope it won't happen again.
spartanFemalePhilippines2009-08-23 12:21:00
PhilippinesPacket 3?....
QUOTE (GD21 @ Aug 26 2009, 06:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey man, saw you PMd me too. I think the guy above me summed it up. From what I've gathered here, this used to be packet 3: http://www.google.co...p;q=visajourney

We already have out appts set so we're good. Packet 4 is the list of stuff they used to send out that people are now told to access online. I haven't done the interview yet, so I can't promise anything but Diana has the affidavit of support, all my financials, her Visa app forms, the BC, NBI, CENOMAR, and about 4 pounds of relationship proof so if she gets denied or postponed for some reason I am going to be floored. I think we'll be good. I'm praying we are anyway.

My girl will be lining up at 6 AM on the 2nd. Best of luck my man!!




Hey man, I'm not a guy hehehehehehe....I just use spartan as a my username cuz I called my hubby spartan lol. yeah, disregard "packet". Not anymore.....all can be downloaded online. Good luck to your lady and to also to rockhouse.
spartanFemalePhilippines2009-08-26 19:44:00
PhilippinesPacket 3?....
QUOTE (rockhouse @ Aug 26 2009, 04:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Umm, my fiancee is having her interview Sept. 2nd. She has already passed the medical, and she has all her DS forms and evidence ready.
From time to time i hear about "Packet 3". To my knowledge my girl has not received any "Packet 3", or "Packet 1 or 2" for that matter.
What are these packets, and are we missing something that is vital to the interview?
Thanks.


That was before when USEM send "packet" to the beneficiary(list of requirements and instructions) but they stop that already since all the filers can download the forms and instructions online. You didn't miss anything, all she has to do now is wait and prepare for her interview. God bless.
spartanFemalePhilippines2009-08-26 18:35:00
Philippinesmedical exam
QUOTE (baybylove @ May 29 2009, 11:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi to all people in here at vj.

i have a question about medical exam?
me & my best friend were both waiting for the noa2 and we had talk about medical exam.
my best friend has a problem in her #######. mmm... skin tag she said, and she's worried & shy to go in doctor. my question is...
if she will failed or be deny in her k1 processing because of her skin tag of ####### or what? it is the skin tag is hemorrhoids?
it is require for medical exam too?

thanks...



Hemorrhoid is not a problem at all and it's not contagious. She will be fine. Since she is still waiting for her NOA2, she better see a doctor. She should have courage enough to tell the doctor about it if she wants to be treated. It is not easy to have hemorrhoids, it's painful, itchy, and bleeds during bowel movement. She can have home treatment if it's an external hemorrhoid by adding fiber on her meals, drink lots of water and use topical ointment (over the counter) but if it's internal hemorrhoid, this can be severe and she might needs surgery. My brother had hemorrhoids years ago, he just kept it to himself cause he was shy to tell the family. By the time, that he can't take the pain anymore his hemorrhoid got worst and he ended up having surgery and it had caused us a lot of money. So my advise to your best friend is to act as soon as possible, if she doesn't want to get it worst.

Edited by spartan, 30 May 2009 - 02:09 PM.

spartanFemalePhilippines2009-05-30 14:07:00
PhilippinesThe September 2nd, 7am ordeal has officially begun...
QUOTE (rockhouse @ Sep 1 2009, 10:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HAHA!! YEAH!! My girl passed! She's hangin out with GD21's girl, who also passed! Sounds like they're gonna celebrate together today!
My girl said that the interviewer didn't even look at any evidence, just asked a couple questions and told her she passed!
Thank you Lord!!



Congrats to you and to all the girls who passed. When I had my interview the consul didn't look at my evidence too. I brought a lot of them and they were so heavy especially all the written letters.
Thanks God they passed. The next step is AOS, so easy and fast so there's no more stress on that. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

spartanFemalePhilippines2009-09-02 20:37:00
PhilippinesLetter of appointment
QUOTE (topaz @ Sep 3 2009, 12:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have NOA 2 letter (scan),NVC letter indicating mnl case #,passport,2x2 photos and medical fee.I dont have letter of appointment yet.Is it true that the guard will not let me in if no letter of appointment from USembassy?Got reply from other member that during her medical some girls dont have letter of appointment from USembassy and the guard did not allow to let them in for medical exam.But i read here that they had medical exam even without letter of appointment and they just present mnl case,passport and photos.Should i believe her that i should wait my appointment letter from USembassy before going for medical exam coz the guard will not let me in for medical?



Read this link, it will answer your question.

http://www.visajourn...h...=212499&hl=

Edited by spartan, 03 September 2009 - 12:06 PM.

spartanFemalePhilippines2009-09-03 12:05:00
PhilippinesOnce and for all!!!
Hi rockhouse, the best thing to do is to tell your fiancee to call USEM and ask USEM if she can schedule for interview already (USEM will give the schedule if the case is already in their system). USEM will ask the case number (MNL*********) and check in their system if your case is already eligible for setting an interview schedule or not.
If your case is already eligible then they will give your fiancee the date and time for the interview and also they will ask her to choose what date will be her Medical Exam (It should be 5 days or more before her Interview date) once these are already set in their system. USEM will ask your fiancee's email add for them to send the interview schedule through email right there and then (USEM will send the schedule through email while your fiancee and the agent are still talking on phone). And that's the one she'll print and take it with her at St. Luke's Medical Center for her exam. Better to bring complete requirements to St. Luke's. When I had my medical exam the guard asked my appointment letter (interview schedule). I didn't take the chance going to Manila without my appointment letter since I'm also living in Cebu.
P.S. SORRY ABOUT THE FIRST REPLY THERE'S NO CONTENT....I MISTAKENLY HIT THE WRONG BUTTON....OOOOPS
QUOTE (rockhouse @ Aug 11 2009, 10:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here is a link to an old thread i searched for. In it she breaks down the whole medical experience. She explains that the guard keeps asking for the "Appointment Letter".
OK!!! Once and for all!....CAN MY FIANCEE TAKE THE MEDICAL EXAM WITH A SCANNED COPY OF NOA2, AND THE NVC LETTER WITH MNL NUMBER???!!

She is from Cebu. She wants to get the medical over with. I don't want her to get there and have some guard turn her away cause she doesn't have the "appointment letter".
Please, if a few people can testify that they did the medical WITHOUT the "appointment letter"....then i can leave yall alone about it. wacko.gif

heres the link i talked about...


http://www.visajourn...wear to medical

Thanks.

Edited by spartan, 12 August 2009 - 07:01 PM.

spartanFemalePhilippines2009-08-12 18:59:00
PhilippinesOnce and for all!!!
QUOTE (rockhouse @ Aug 11 2009, 10:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here is a link to an old thread i searched for. In it she breaks down the whole medical experience. She explains that the guard keeps asking for the "Appointment Letter".
OK!!! Once and for all!....CAN MY FIANCEE TAKE THE MEDICAL EXAM WITH A SCANNED COPY OF NOA2, AND THE NVC LETTER WITH MNL NUMBER???!!

She is from Cebu. She wants to get the medical over with. I don't want her to get there and have some guard turn her away cause she doesn't have the "appointment letter".
Please, if a few people can testify that they did the medical WITHOUT the "appointment letter"....then i can leave yall alone about it. wacko.gif

heres the link i talked about...


http://www.visajourn...wear to medical

Thanks.


spartanFemalePhilippines2009-08-12 18:47:00
PhilippinesMedical exam again?
QUOTE (LÜvtechwifey @ Sep 24 2009, 05:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, because I believe its beyond 6 months already since the last time she had her medical at St. Lukes. And she had a different Case number, the only thing that she will not undergo anymore was the shots. But if she had her HPV vaccine before, I guess she can take the next shot for it.



i dont know when was her k1 medical exam but what if it is within 6 month period since she had her k1 med exam? does she still needs another exam?

ps. sorry about the error in my first post "k1 visa was interview was denied". correction "k1 visa interview was denied" hehehe

Edited by spartan, 24 September 2009 - 06:02 PM.

spartanFemalePhilippines2009-09-24 17:59:00
PhilippinesMedical exam again?
Hi, my friend's fiancee visa was interview was denied so they filed for cr1 and now the nvc just approved it and waiting her case to arrive at USEM. Her question is that, does she needs another medical exam again for the cr1? She had medical exam on her k1. I really don't know about this that's why I need your help. Thanks

spartanFemalePhilippines2009-09-24 16:57:00
PhilippinesCFO/PDOS in CEBU
QUOTE (Qiix @ Oct 5 2009, 11:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone,

We were just on the Phone with SMEF-COW in CEBU, The gentleman on the phone told us that it is an all day seminar with registration beginning at 7:30, fill out paperwork at 8:am, seminar at 9:30 to noon, counseling at 1:pm, and then to CFO Office/DFA Building for the sticker. On their website they say it's just 2 hours, seems I have been reading the seminar/counseling only takes a couple of hours in Manila.

Also I read on web that they only allow 15 in the class, first come first serve, if you're #16 you come back next day.

Just looking for advice on preferred city for the seminar. We are tired of Manila.


Also was wondering about my wife's CENOMAR. I have my "legal capacity' papers and we have our Marriage Cert but not a CENOMAR for her.

CR1 here, we're married..to make it clear for K1 readers smile.gif


From what province is your wife? If her flight is from Manila to US, then better have her CFO in Manila the day before her flight. To save time and money. If she's from Cebu, then she better have her seminar in Cebu. Just tell her to be early. I went there at 6 a.m., I was the second one to arrive in the office. The office is opened at 8 am. The staff there will call the applicants one by one and give them forms to fill up. As I've remembered, the questions in the form are:

(Husband's info)
Your job, name of the company, company's address. If self employed then name of your own company/ business. Phone and cell numbers. Your course in college, your home address, birthdate and the rest are basic info about your wife. After filling up the forms, the seminar will start it will only take 2 hours. Then be back in the afternoon for one on one interview. Just simple and basic questions about her and you and your relationship. It will only take 30 minutes. After the one on one interview, they will give her a certificate proving that she attended the seminar already. Then after that she will go to CFO office. 2nd floor at Department of Foreign Affairs DFA. (all taxi drivers know where is DFA in Cebu) Hand them the passport with visa and the certificate then they will put sticker on her passport and she's done. That's it. It's not really one whole day. I was done by 2pm. My advise is that, she should be early.

PS: There's no problem during lunch time because there is a restaurant on the 1st floor of the building.

Edited by spartan, 06 October 2009 - 06:53 PM.

spartanFemalePhilippines2009-10-06 18:53:00
PhilippinesPolice certificate for AOS?
QUOTE (maria teresa @ Oct 8 2009, 05:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, I just read on the AOS forum that one couple they had their interview, but they had to wait till they got her police clearance. Has anyone else experienced this? My wife who came here on K1 got a police clearnce form japan but she gave it during the K1 interview. Do we need to request another one for AOS?



No need of police clearance for the AOS. I got a Japan police clearance during my K1 too only USEM needs it. So no worries.

Edited by spartan, 08 October 2009 - 11:58 AM.

spartanFemalePhilippines2009-10-08 11:56:00
PhilippinesIf the Visa Interview is the first week of December?
QUOTE (DaleandPat @ Oct 10 2009, 12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancee is having the sputum test done now and is to call the SLEC on December 2nd. This will probably be to make a time for the medical report out of the sputum test, which is believed to be negative. Her instructions said she would then have the visa interview within 2 or 3 days, which may be sometime between December 7th thru 11th. Now then another week will be needed on the average to get the visa in hand. By this time half of December will be gone. It may be hard to make reservations for air flight to Iowa by this time.

Any ideas or suggestions would be most appreciated. A Delta Airlines representative recommended to talk to a travel agency to see if they may have blocks of flights that could be adjusted if reservations are made ahead of time.

Dale


Actually, in my situation last year it was easy to book the ticket 1st week of December BUT the price is high. I got my visa Dec. 3 and booked the flight Dec. 8. I would suggest you book January just to make sure for the waiting of her visa. God bless.
spartanFemalePhilippines2009-10-12 23:19:00
PhilippinesIs it possible to attend the seminar even you dont have interview yet?
QUOTE (ETP @ Oct 12 2009, 11:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Vjer's, I just want to ask if its possible to attend seminar even you dont have interview yet? what are the thing they need so you can attend seminar? Thank you for your responce. Good luck to our Journey may the God be with us.



Yes very possible. http://www.cfo.gov.p...m...29&Itemid=7
spartanFemalePhilippines2009-10-12 23:03:00
PhilippinesQuestion about medical and previous records
QUOTE (Dave and Melanie @ Oct 13 2009, 12:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancee had an operation previously, SLMEC asked her for the records of it. However, she does not have them. She has requested the documents from the previous hospital but they are having a hard time locating them. They still told her to return on day two for immunization even if she does not have the records.

Can this hold up the medical release? We stil have nearly a month before our interview.


I think she'll be fine. I only brought a medical certificate proving that I was admitted to the hospital before. I didn't bring the whole medical records. And during my medical exam at st. luke's the doctor just took my medical certificate and attach to other documents. I think it's not a big deal since it's not a contagious disease. They are only concern about contagious diseases.
Maybe she can just get a medical certificate from her doctor if st. luke's will ask her to get one during her immunization.
spartanFemalePhilippines2009-10-12 23:28:00
PhilippinesApproval without an Interview?
QUOTE (Mr.&Mrs.A @ Oct 12 2009, 09:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just read a few other posts stating that sometimes approvals are issued without requireing an embassy interview. Is anyone familiar with this happening?




Approval without interview is only at AOS (adjustment of status) not filing for visa entry to US. All applicants must undergo visa interview.
spartanFemalePhilippines2009-10-12 22:59:00
PhilippinesPolice clearance Q
QUOTE (May2 @ Oct 13 2009, 06:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (spartan @ Oct 13 2009, 12:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ria_s @ Oct 12 2009, 06:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry if I'm being obtuse, but did you guys get asked for a police clearance? And what did you guys get? A paper from the local police department or something from NBI? I heard from someone about the latter being the right one but I wanted to make sure it was. My interview is this Friday and I don't want to mess up on just a single piece of paper. 

Thanks.



Police clearance is only needed if you had stayed out of Philippines for more than 6 months. You should get one in the country (outside PI) where you stayed or worked. But if you never fly outside PI since birth then all you need is NBI clearance.



I STAYED in Singapore for 12 days, Company Training, does it mean I need to get Police clearance there? Sorry guys I'm confused.


Absolutely no. It says at USEM site that it should be "6 months or more"

spartanFemalePhilippines2009-10-14 23:55:00
PhilippinesPolice clearance Q
QUOTE (ria_s @ Oct 12 2009, 06:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry if I'm being obtuse, but did you guys get asked for a police clearance? And what did you guys get? A paper from the local police department or something from NBI? I heard from someone about the latter being the right one but I wanted to make sure it was. My interview is this Friday and I don't want to mess up on just a single piece of paper. 

Thanks.



Police clearance is only needed if you had stayed out of Philippines for more than 6 months. You should get one in the country (outside PI) where you stayed or worked. But if you never fly outside PI since birth then all you need is NBI clearance.
spartanFemalePhilippines2009-10-12 23:10:00
PhilippinesCLYN needs advice
Tell your friend to stop fooling around I don't want to be rude but in situation like this I don't tolerate it. She knows that what she is doing is BAD. If she really loves the first guy she will never ever seek for another guy. She is being too selfish (she's just thinking of herself only and not bothering to think on what the two guys feel once they knew the truth) I wish I know the guys so that I will warn them. But there is only One looking on what she is doing, she will face the consequences in the right time. God will judge her. We'll see if she can make it here in US. Please tell her to stop being a fool.
goshh....this is the first forum that I get mad and upset...ooohhh poor guys...it's so pity to think about it.






QUOTE (bmtrrbt @ Feb 12 2009, 03:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (clyn @ Feb 12 2009, 05:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi.....i need your advice friends in here.... or im about curious about the K-1 visa

ok heres the situation, i have a bf from USA....he been filed as a being petitioner since august 2008 till now yet havent heard from approval from his side and im waiting too.... and now i found a new man which they both same country but different state .....then who is also willing to petition as same petition with my old bf.... but the question that really bothered me is that, is it okay two petitioner do petition on me? though both sides on them havent know the real situation and i dont have plan to tell to them coz its very complicated and i dont want to hurt one of them.....does the NVC or USAID or USCIS, wont trace up for my side? that i have a two petitioner?

some friends told me it wont trace up my side coz it just trace up for there own each profile of the men, is it true?

please help me .........or do send me a private message
thank you
hope i can hear alots of opinion or advices
clyn



please enlightened this girl's mind....she need your advice.
thank you.


spartanFemalePhilippines2009-02-15 00:47:00
Philippinescould i be pregnant?!
The best option is to go to your OBGYNE and have a pregnancy test (blood) not urine to be sure enough. Cuz sometimes urine test will have a false positive.





QUOTE (ahjoy77 @ Feb 15 2009, 12:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello vj's! i dunno where to post this question so hopefully sumbody can give their ideas or experiences...my first day of LMP was jan 5 but no contact after that & until now no period yet...last sexual contact was between dec 24 to jan 2...is there ay possibility that i'm pregnant? i had regular monthly period before jan 5...hoping to hear from anybody's experience...thanks!


spartanFemalePhilippines2009-02-14 23:50:00
PhilippinesWorried!!!!!!!
May cut talaga sa upper right or left corner sa envelope once you receive it. Yun talaga ang design ng envelop sa USEM for the packet para sa POE mo. Have a safe trip.


QUOTE (miss_jane @ Feb 16 2009, 07:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am just worried if i will be having problem during my POE dahil ngayon ko lang na notice na yung brown envelope na nilagyan ng documents galing sa USEM may konting gusot but i really did not open it nor attempt to. Guys... any ideas? Need quick reply pls...


spartanFemalePhilippines2009-02-16 20:02:00
PhilippinesInternet Cafes by US Embassy Manila
There are internet cafe's near Miramar Hotel just a walking distant. People working in the hotel knows where the internet cafe is. Better to use internet cafe outside the hotel cuz it is cheaper. When I stayed at bayview park the internet there was 150 pesos / hour, too expensive compared to public internet which is only 20-30 pesos / hour. God bless on her journey.


QUOTE (SoInLove16 @ Feb 17 2009, 03:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Anyone know if there are internet cafe's by The US Embassy in Manila?

My fiancee is staying at the Miramar and the embassy just sent an updated confirmation email that needs to be printed. Not sure if the Miramar Hotel has a business center where you canprint stuff. She just needs to print 1 page.

Feedback and tips appreciated!

THANKS!


spartanFemalePhilippines2009-02-17 14:29:00
PhilippinesCan I bring this following item to US?
There are lots of OTC drugs here even haplas daghan kaau kapilian. You can bring manicure/pedicure set just put it in your big luggage not in your hand carry bag. In my case I forgot to put it on my suitcase that's why the custom got my pusher and nipper but well the good thing is that I got a better nipper and pusher. Bon Voyage


QUOTE (honneh @ Feb 17 2009, 08:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello vj members, I heard that you cannot buy over the counter drugs in US, with this I want to know if I can bring few medicines like: Diatabs, biogesic, antibiotics, and haplas as what we call it in our dialect. Will it be okay if I also bring manicure/pedicure set?


spartanFemalePhilippines2009-02-17 14:22:00
PhilippinesDo you get to choose a doctor from the panel at SLEC or do they assign you?
As I've remembered there were 3 or 4 room, each has a doctor that will examine you. You will not choose which doctor they will tell you which room you'll go. Don't bother about doctor, as long as you are healthy then that's it.




QUOTE (forever_green @ Feb 18 2009, 08:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi. My case has not yet been completed yet but I am excited to know the next steps. Just wondering, do you get to choose the doctor who will examine you at SLEC for the medical examination or you just ge assigned to one? Do you see only one doctor or all of the doctors in the panel?

Thanks in advance to your reply.


spartanFemalePhilippines2009-02-18 17:17:00
PhilippinesMedical Question
Yes, you should bring any medical history you have. They will know that you have a surgery cuz obviously in the physical exam the doctor will ask you to undress and put on the gown that they provided for the patients. The doctor will check all parts of your body, so that means they will see your scar surgery on your abdomen and better have it translated in English (minna wa wakaranai dakara hehehehe). I brought my medical certificate cuz I was admitted for gastroenteritis. She will just look at it and attached it to your medical record forms. They are just concern about the contagious diseases like tb and aids. Good luck to you.







QUOTE (MikeeLucyForever @ Feb 16 2009, 09:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi All
Hello, I am Lucy from Philippines and Ive been a member here since October 2008 but this is the first time I am posting a topic. I wanted to ask something about medical records. You see, I had a myomectomy surgery(a non-cancerous tumor was removed from my uterus) last September 2008 in Japan. My question is, Do i need to bring my previous medical records during the Medical Check up? Do i need to have it translated in English?

Thank you for reading and hoping to receive comments. We really need to know so we can prepare. God Bless Us All.


spartanFemalePhilippines2009-02-17 00:26:00
PhilippinesFebruary NOA2!!!
That's a good news, just look the timelines here in vj and you can estimate when will you receive you case number. It won't be long. Step by step and you'll realize time goes fast....Stress and Paranoia are always there but be strong just trust our Lord.

QUOTE (Piscean @ Feb 14 2009, 12:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello guys! My fiance received our approved NOA2 last week. We filed last July.

Anyone received theirs this month? I'm wondering when to receive our case#. Some other cases only took days before they receive their case from NVC.

Good luck to all of us.


spartanFemalePhilippines2009-02-23 21:10:00
PhilippinesCitizen Pinoy
try pinoychannel.tv



QUOTE (luck-e and Kookie @ Feb 23 2009, 10:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi anybody here who knows where and how to watch citizen pinoy online like youtube probably? i tried searching for it but all it shows is sarah geronimo's show with gurfinkel.

thankyou


spartanFemalePhilippines2009-02-23 21:07:00
Philippinesnearing the end
Stress and getting paranoid because of the visa processing is part of our journey. I too felt the same way before especially when my visa was administrative review because I was still waiting for my police clearance and the consul never said anything like "visa approve or visa denied". I went out the room from my interview full of doubts, worries and stress. From NVC approval to interview at USEM was full of stress. I even lost weight, I'm skinny but visa processing made me skinnier. Now, that I'm here with my hubby I'm trying to get back all my energy and weight that I lost during my journey.
Medical exam: yes it stressful because you'll never know if you have health problem or not cuz some disease doesn't have symptoms. During my medical exam, I tried to be relaxed but I can't sleep wondering what would be the result. And after I got my result I look funny cuz I worried something that need Not to get worried. In ther interview, I felt exhausted but I trust God. He is soveriegn. The most important thing is that trust in the Lord. Let him work into you. He will help us. He is just waiting for us to call for his help.









QUOTE (MMW @ Feb 23 2009, 09:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, we are nearing the end of the VJ and the stress seems to be mounting. What did you do to relieve the stress? I am blessed because I have been able to be with my wife during the process start to finish but as the end of the process approaches (waiting on case complete from NVC) we seem to be more stressed than at any other time during our filing process. Is this normal and how did others get through it without major disagreements. It seems we are being overly critical of each other in areas that never would have been an issue before. I am thinking this is the stress related to the upcoming medical and interview. Any suggestions would help.


spartanFemalePhilippines2009-02-23 21:23:00
PhilippinesAppointment Letter
Appointment letter will be sent online through your email address. Once she receive the letter from USEM stating that she is eligible to set a schedule for interview. She can call USEM call center set her interview schedule and change her mailing address.








QUOTE (Conan @ Feb 25 2009, 12:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I hear that you need the letter to go to the interview. My fiance has a different address. Will they send it to her old one?

Is there a number she can call to change the address after we receive the NOA2? Any other suggestions? Thank you very much.


spartanFemalePhilippines2009-02-25 23:53:00
PhilippinesWhy are some USEM Staff so rude?
hi lucy,

I'm to hear that you got your letter already. Ang mas maau nimo buhaton kay go to USEM at 10:30-11:00 AM kay mao na nga time niadto ko maski ingon sila nga dapat 1pm ra pero ila man ko gipasulod. Mas maau sayo ka didto sa USEM para maprocess nimo ang police clearance half day. This is what I did:

1. Went to USEM around 10:30- 11 AM and got a request letter at window x. No cellphone allowed.
2. Went directly to Japan embassy around 11 AM and filed for police clearance:
Give the following:
Passport and request letter and also bring 2x2 pictures for fingerprint in camp crame.
3. They will give you a form to fill up and then they will hand you a map going to camp crame. I was lucky at that time cuz there was another guy who's from cebu and need a police clearance. We went together to camp crame but we took the MRT going there cuz it is faster that riding the taxi. I'm sorry I can't remember on how to get there through MRT. Better to take a taxi especially if you are alone just tell the driver that you are in hurry. You should be back at Japan embassy before 3pm to pass your fingerprints. They will close at 3pm but if you can't make it just go back at japan embassy the next day and then you're done for that part.

Note:
Set your interview date 7-8 weeks from the day you filed your police clearance para ig time na sa imo interview at least complete ang imo requirements igo2x ra pud na mareceive na nimo imo clearance from japan. Para di ka maunder sa AR (administrative review) ig interview sa consul nimo.

God bless and have a safe trip. Kaya na nimo.....













Hi Ann,


I got the confirmation letter already yesterday.We tried calling again and then finally it was in their system already. I cancelled my original plan of going to Manila today to get that letter and im still thinking when to go. Ann how long will it take to process the Police Clearance application? and 2 pm ra jud mag open ang window X for releasing the letter?
how far is Camp Crame from the Japanese embassy? I was adviced to apply in Manila kay it will take longer daw if diri sa Cebu.

Thank you.


Lucy





spartanFemalePhilippines2009-02-26 16:09:00
PhilippinesWhy are some USEM Staff so rude?
Hi Lucy, I forgot to tell you that they will not give you the confirmation letter (through email) if your case number is not on their system yet. Sorry about that. Once they have it in their system you can set your interview and medical schedule. USEM call center agents don't know about the real situation on our case cuz they are just waiting and depending on what would pop up on their screen. They are just reading the answers to our questions. Call center agents are not located inside the USEM building premises. They are just like other call centers that are hired by certain companies that need agents to assist the customers/ callers. Only Grace and Lorraine give the right situation in your case and in other cases too but you can't get through their line easily cuz it is always busy. The best thing to do is wait for your case to be put in the system or you can wait for the letter from USEM that will be mailed to you at your doorstep. I had experienced what you are going into right now. It was so stressful but the key is to wait. Don't stress too much with those agents cuz you still have a long way to go this is just the start of your journey, next stress would be interview and medical. Be strong and be patient. Ayo2x permi kabayan.








QUOTE (MikeeLucyForever @ Feb 23 2009, 07:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all!

I'm sharing this horrible experience today with one of the USEM workers.

My fiance called USEM this morning inquiring about our case, we just want to know if we can make a schedule for my medical and interview early since we know our Manila Case Number already from NVC when he called NVC last Feb. 17. He told the USEM staff too that i will be needing the confirmation email of the schedule for getting a request letter from the USEM which i will be needing too in applying for Police Clearance at Japanese Embassy that will take 2-3 months. The staff told him that they only have our electronic case number but not in their system yet, we have to wait till they receive the hardcopy.


Around 3PM this afternoon, I made a follow up call to USEM, I asked if how long it will take for them to input our case to the system when they receive the hardcopy. A female staff answered me that they do not know, it depends on the workload. I explained to her about the Police Clearance and that I am hoping to set my schedule early so I can have the Confirmation Email early too. She said, the USEM will only release the request letter after the interview. I was shocked! I told her that some of the K1 filers got the request letter when they had the confirmation email. She then said that that's not the case anymore and then I asked her when did that policy started since one of my friends got the letter like just this month only. Her voice was irritated already and I really don't know why coz I was talking to her patiently and calmly innocent.gif even if she sounded mean to me. She did not answered but said that I have to go to USEM but with no guarantee that the guard will let me go inside. I explained to her again that I am from Cebu and I want to make sure that if i will go there, I wont be just wasting my money and time. She snorted that my problem is not her problem anymore and I have to find way to get that letter on my own. Wow! wow.gif I really cant believe she said that. I told her that the reason why im calling it is because they are working there and they know what we need to do. She was not able to reply coz the call was cut...I was saved by the bell..dont have enough phoneload. One thing I'm sure though, I can't take it anymore what ever she will say. That staff surely is not in the good mood and Im hoping she's not like that everyday. Bless her.

Anyway my fiance will call again tomorrow and hoping they will be nice to him.



PEACE TO ALL!!! heart.gif


spartanFemalePhilippines2009-02-25 17:56:00
Philippinesdocument verification fee
No need to pay effective date: Oct. 2008 due to long list of backlogs NSO can no longer handle the document verification thing. That's why they NSO and USEM agreed to cancel document verification.






QUOTE (mrscruz @ Feb 26 2009, 09:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, Did you pay for this? I read here that it is not needed anymore but on website it still says to pay it.
Just making sure I dont need to pay this. Or should I go ahead and pay to be safe? To those who just recently done with their interview; did you pay the 650 doc verification. Salamat.


spartanFemalePhilippines2009-02-26 17:21:00
PhilippinesDREAMS
Before Jesus time God communicates to his people through visions and dreams with many throughout the Bible and God still can communicate in any way he choses. He used Joseph. It is not Joseph's own knowledge to interpret dreams but it is God who gave him knowledge to interpret it to let them know on what will happen in the future. Like when he interpreted Pharoah's dream about the 7 years of abundance and 7 years of famine because God will give them famine after 7 years of abundance that's why they were aware and save food for the coming famine. That is why Pharoah made Joseph as his right hand and entrusted everything to Joseph because he knows only Joseph has the blessing and guidance from God. That is the story about Joseph the dream interpreter.
In our new generation today, we submit ourselves to Jesus cuz we know He's the only way to God. Of course if you have faith and trust in Jesus. No need for dream interpreter. Dream is only a DREAM and no meaning at all.




QUOTE (mrsartis @ Feb 24 2009, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charles! @ Feb 25 2009, 03:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ask almaty



lol shout out for yah almaty...


how come there is joseph in the bible (remember him) the dream interpreter? he became the right hand/ governor of the pharaoh sort of.. i guess..


spartanFemalePhilippines2009-02-26 15:50:00
PhilippinesThanks God
Congrats kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


QUOTE (abbynorm1 @ Feb 25 2009, 09:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We just got an email today that they approved us yesterday... We are so happy now... kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Thanks God and to all of you here in VJ... kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


spartanFemalePhilippines2009-02-25 19:54:00
PhilippinesWhat is the best time to call Usembassy in manila , for follow up
the best time to call is 8am-9am because it is hard to get through the line after 9am as what i've experienced. it will cost you a lot of money if you keep redialing remember once you call USEM every second counts, every second must be paid. so better be early when you call. God bless.



QUOTE (AaronM @ Feb 14 2009, 11:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can someone please tell me the phone number to do follow up on your case . And the best time to call from Lupon Davao Oriental to Manila . Thank you


spartanFemalePhilippines2009-02-14 23:54:00
Philippineshow to call usem
and the best time to call is between 8am-9am philippines' time


QUOTE (taj'samericanwife @ Mar 3 2009, 01:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
...how can i call the us embassy? i just want to know if they can issue a CR-1/IR-1 visa for my husband living in the philippines but he is pakistani...


spartanFemalePhilippines2009-03-03 15:16:00