Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Visa Received!	Congratulations	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-06-15 21:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Yipee!!! Approved!!!!	Congrats!	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-06-17 03:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	HAPPY HAPPY DAY	Congratulations!!!	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-06-20 19:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	OMG!!! I finally got my NOA2 today....	Congratulations!!!	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-07-03 01:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	HOW MANY DAYS???	Hi Milkyway,i know how stressed you are for not getting your case number yet,i hope you'll get it this week. good luck	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-07-06 21:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Visa Approved!!	Congrats!!!	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-07-03 08:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2!!!!!!	Congrats!!!	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-07-14 22:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2! Yeah baby!	QUOTE (nabeshin216 @ Jul 15 2008, 10:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Here's another person you can add to the list of recent CSC approvals! March 11 to July 14 is not bad at all! I have a feeling it will be a very nice week for many people here. WoW!!! that's a good news for us CSC March Filer!!! Congratulations!!! Go CSC!	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-07-14 22:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2...FINALLY!!!!	QUOTE (RussellandMarie @ Jul 15 2008, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> After 5 months of waiting we finally got our NOA2 today!!We were on the verge of losing hope and even thought that our petition was lurking somewhere in the trash bins at uscis but boy we were wrong.There was not even a single touch on the website and up to now it says that our case is still pending.It went straight to our mailbox!!!So to all February CSC filers there dont lose hope.Their website is not reliable so dont bank on it... Glory be to GOD!!!! Go girl!see i told u there's always a time for everything and now you're time has come.Congratulations and good luck to the rest of your journey!!! God bless!	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-07-14 22:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Please Help!!!	QUOTE (KatePaul @ Jul 23 2008, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi. I submitted my NOA1 on March 3 and it was touched on March 5 but it has not been touched again since. Ive noticed that a few people have received thier NOA2 and thier NOA1 date is after mine. I am wondering how many times thier case was touched before NOA2 approval? Please can someone help as I am begining to stress. Thanks. Hi,our case was touched and got approved at the same time.dont lose hope,you'll get yours soon I'll be praying for you and for the rest who are still waiting for their NOA2s. God bless	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-07-23 01:35:00
Philippines	passed the interview	Congratulations!!!	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-11-24 06:23:00
Philippines	jan. 26 interview	QUOTE (ruby_jade @ Jan 8 2009, 11:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hello VJ friends!!! anyone have the same interview as me maybe we can meet up.. goodluck on your upcoming interview	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2009-01-09 00:49:00
Philippines	The irony...	i lived in Manila but i know how to swim.i learned it when i was in college,i was taking Bachelor of Science in Education and my major subject then was P.E.you can do a lot of things together and it'll be fun teaching her how to swim and wakeboarding	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2009-01-10 03:58:00
Philippines	blue, pink and white slips?	QUOTE (mikeymissesher @ Jan 17 2009, 02:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i hear alot about the blue pink and white slips after the interview...what exactly are these slips? When i had my interview,i was given blue,pink and white slips too.white slip stated what additional document I needed to submit at the USEM,blue was when they checked the additional document and needed to be filled up and be submitted together with the required doc within one year,(it's not an outright denial),and pink is the delbros slip for the visa delivery	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2009-01-17 02:28:00
Philippines	Abu Sayaf	I lived in Manila since birth and never been to Mindanao,i've read lots of horrible stories from there,although i know some of them are true,i believe also that some are being exaggerated by other people especially the media.this saddens me because they scared the people who wants to go and visit the beautiful sceneries there.Problems in Mindanao doesnt mean that there are no more good people who are living there. Problems and chaos are eveywhere even in the most progressive countries. Edited by ManilaIdaho, 18 January 2009 - 02:31 PM.	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2009-01-18 14:31:00
Philippines	Abu Sayaf	QUOTE (Haole @ Jan 17 2009, 05:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Mindanoa still having problems. http://www.allheadli...cles/7013728483 QUOTE (Haole @ Jan 18 2009, 02:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I myself wouldn't go anywhere near General Santos. LOTS of MILF there. Stick to Davao. So far the mayor there has been able to keep things pretty mellow there. As time goes on most all of Mindanao will be in deep dakine. Looks like the only solution is to give the island to the muslims. GMA won't try to hard to knock out the MILF as the US continues to send her big bucks to fight them. Catch 22. Sad as Mindanao is a beautiful island and could kick butte with tourism if it weren't for the different rebel factions causing havoc and discouraging tourist to visit. http://newsinfo.inqu...ntos-City-blast Well,is this something new to you?Mindanao is not a sole Island nor a sole place that's still having problem,it's all over the world Haole!Maybe it's so easy for you to say the highlighted words but it's not that easy to do	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2009-01-17 13:49:00
Philippines	Tracking add'l doc submitted at the USEM	QUOTE (PingLocalHostess @ Dec 2 2008, 09:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations! Start packing. Thank you.yes,now i can pack	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-12-02 17:59:00
Philippines	Tracking add'l doc submitted at the USEM	QUOTE (spartan @ Dec 2 2008, 08:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> congratulations what a great christmas gift and an early birthday gift too Thanks Congrats to you also Edited by ManilaIdaho, 02 December 2008 - 07:45 AM.	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-12-02 07:43:00
Philippines	Tracking add'l doc submitted at the USEM	QUOTE (prettynpink @ Dec 2 2008, 08:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congrats!!Have a safe trip soon... Thanks prettynpink	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-12-02 07:33:00
Philippines	Tracking add'l doc submitted at the USEM	Just got the magic text from Delbros this afternoon and when i checked their website this is what i got Tracking number:mnl2008****** DATE & TIME DESCRIPTION 2008-12-02 17:30:36 SHIPMENT RECEIVED AT DISTRIBUTION CENTER 2008-12-02 11:18:06 SHIPMENT RELEASED BY THE EMBASSY 2008-11-12 16:21:17 SHIPMENT IN PROCESS AT THE EMBASSY it took them more than 2wks to process the add'l document that i have submitted.if it not for the holidays,i bet the standard time of processing will just be 2wks QUOTE (jodette @ Nov 30 2008, 11:29 PM) Hi:) We have the same date when we submitted additional documents, here's mine: Additional doc required - Notarized Employment letter (of my husband) and I-134 Date Submitted - Nov. 12,2008 Delbros status - Shipment still in process at the embassy Sis, I read some of your answers to a post here and you said you also emailed US embassy. Can I have the email add and what is the number to call US embassy to verify status of visa? What did US embassy told your husband everytime he calls? Thanks so much... and i really pray that we get our visas soon... I pray we get our visa this week... Please keep me updated. God bless you... hi jodette,sorry i have just read this,glad you also received the same text from delbros Congrats Edited by ManilaIdaho, 02 December 2008 - 07:03 AM.	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-12-02 06:59:00
Philippines	Tracking add'l doc submitted at the USEM	This thread is for those who are done with the interview at the USEM but was requested to submit add'l document(s) at the US embassy and for us to keep track how many weeks till they issue the visa. Interview - Nov.6,2008 Additional doc required - NBI clearance with A.K.A Date Submitted - Nov. 12,2008 Delbros status - Shipment still in process at the embassy	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-11-23 21:07:00
Philippines	CULTURE TEST RESULT...	QUOTE (geren @ Jan 18 2009, 06:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello VJ family. Anyone who has the same situation like mine, pls share me your experience coz honestly im so worried now. I have undergone sputum test on Nov. 19, 20 & 21 and thanks the smear result was turn out negative. The culture test result on Jan 16, 2009 (8th weeks). However, my appointment to call SLEC will be on Jan, 29, 2009 look for Sir Clark. Can I call SLEC before the said date they gave to me? Pls I need your help regarding this situation. Thanks in advance and God bless. Geren Hi,you can try calling on friday or any day after that,the result of your tests might be there by then .that's what i did,i called a week after the 8wks and the result was ready.they told me to go there anytime between Mon-Fri,and after completing the medical exams,they scheduled my interview a week after. Congratulations for passing the culture tests and good luck on your upcoming interview	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2009-01-18 14:16:00
Philippines	Feb 1 flight	QUOTE (cieloazul @ Jan 23 2009, 10:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Anyone else with flight on Feb 1st/NWA? We're finally so close to being so close. Hi,I know no one who'll fly on that date but just wanna extend my congratulations to both of you guys for making it and for being together soon God bless	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2009-01-23 02:26:00
Philippines	Does your passport number change when you renew your passport?	QUOTE (EnglishFamily @ Jan 27 2009, 08:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hello Pinoy's and Pinay out there, I just want to ask about passport.. pag kumuha po ba ako ng bagong passport kasi nawala passport ko eh, ganun pa rin po ba magiging passport number ko?or magbabago? Thanks and waiting for your replies, you'll get a new passport number	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2009-01-26 19:39:00
Philippines	Volcanic eruption/flight status	i hope and pray that they'll have a safe flight	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2009-01-31 00:37:00
Philippines	Just got back yesterday from the philippines..	QUOTE (pho4ray @ Jan 21 2009, 08:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello all VJ members. Well i just got back yesterday from my philippines trip. i just wanted to share my story since im so stressed out right now. Anyways we had our interview sced for nov 24th so when i arrived there nov 28th i thought the interview would be done by then. the interview was canceled at her med exam nov19th due to previous tb my fiancee had and the scar which is left on your lungs..anyways i was there for almost 2 months and now im wating for her final culture test which will come out feb 3rd. she passed the sputum tests. i just dont understand if she passed the first 3 tests what are my chances of her coming out positive on the culture tests?? she has yearly check ups for her job at jp morgan and everything is fine....sometimes i think those doctors at st lukes are just crooked and just decide if its positive or negative....please any advice would help me relax.....she was supposed to be here with me right this second, im so nervous i swear....... I bet when u said she passed,it was just the smear test,you need to wait for 8-9wks to get the sputum culture results.she only have 2wks left and i hope slec wont call her during those remaining wks otherwise she'll be asked to have her medication for 6mos.I also had lots of questions when they asked me to do sputum culture tests,i always had yearly PE but because TB is harbored by air,it doesnt matter if we live in a subdivision or villages,it is the air that's so polluted that's why scars on the lungs is rampant to the Pilipino people. Your fiancee can call earlier than the date that she was given,the result might be ready before that time so she could complete her medical and have her interview re-scheduled earlier. Good luck and dont be stressed too much,she'll be ok	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2009-01-21 17:36:00
Philippines	sending card to us	QUOTE (xylide @ Feb 4 2009, 10:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lostGurl18 @ Feb 4 2009, 09:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> takes a while it might take 14-21 business days to get here..if you pay mga PHP 700 fee gets here mga 5 business day .. wag na snail mail d pa insured yun pero u can try Php700 lang?san yun?i was planning to send it through post office but priority mail.. QUOTE (Rocky_nBullwinkle @ Feb 4 2009, 09:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There won't be any problems at all if you send stuff to the United States by the Philippine Post Office. Nobody's looking for money from the Philippines to the United States. I sent my husband a book, lots of birthday, christmas card and post cards. They all got to him pretty fast maybe two weeks the most. Rocky how much did u pay for it?was it priority mail? I've been sending my ex fiance,now husband greetings cards(with or without occasions) weekly for almost 2yrs while i was in the Philippines and i've encountered no problems EMS is less than 800,there are Philpost booth in SM malls if it's hard for you to go to the post office,they're usually located at the lower ground floor.it'll just take 5-7 working days to arrive	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2009-02-05 00:48:00
Philippines	O MY GOD!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	Congratulations!!!	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2009-02-05 00:50:00
Philippines	Finally !! finally !!! finally!!! Visa Recieved!!	Congrats!!!	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2009-01-31 03:02:00
Philippines	YESSSSSSSssssssss :thumbs:	Congrats!!! May she have a nice and safe flight	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2009-02-11 15:36:00
Philippines	Class A or B (TB)...requires attn of USPHS at POE	QUOTE (dbears @ Dec 20 2008, 09:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ManilaIdaho @ Dec 20 2008, 09:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just wanna ask something regarding the annotation on my passport written by SLEC mine has B1 classification.I underwent 2mos sputum tests and culture and was told by other members who also have had the same tests before that on their POE they were given instructions to call the public health center near them,and when they went there ,they were asked to do another sputum tests,others were asked to repeat their medical.But on my POE(Seattle),i was just told that i might get a call from Quarantine Station.also my son has a B2LTB1 but never said anything about that.We arrived here Dec 10th but until now we never recieved any calls from them,should i call the public health center and ask about it? Thank you Did they not give you anything at POE, say a piece of paper with a number to call? I guess every POE have different way of doing things.. some didn't receive any instruction at POE but received letter from department of health a week to a month after arrival, instructing them to have another set of test. One vj member who have two kids who also had the B annotations was held very long at their POE (las vegas) while officers debated the best course of action, after 2hours they were sent on their way but was instructed to have the kids get the PDD test and xray again... I was given a piece of paper with the instruction to call the department of health near our area within one month of arrival, they said they will forward my kids information to the nearest department of health.. Try calling your nearest department of health and ask about your case, immigration might have overlooked it and failed to submit your info to department of health. my kids repeat xray and other test and all immunization was free, i would assume it will also be free for you and your son. When you get your schedule at department of health, check with your son's school for the required immunizations also so you could schedule to have his immunization also when you go to department of health. Schools here are strict with immunization compliance. good luck and happy holidays. I wasnt given any piece of paper nor a number to call,i was just told that CDC/Quarantine might give me a call,after a few days of our arrival,the department of health sent my son's cd xray result but no calls yet until now. We've already registered my son at the school near our place,i have just given his baby book with the complete shots on it,i also gave them the vaccination record from SLEC which they gladly received and photocopied,we had no problem,he'll be going to school on July 5th	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-12-28 01:05:00
Philippines	Class A or B (TB)...requires attn of USPHS at POE	QUOTE (dbears @ Dec 19 2008, 10:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just follow what they will tell you @ POE, fall in line where they will ask you to and then hand them the unopened brown (yellowish actually) envelop and your passports. It may feel scary but once you've gone through it, you would definitely say: "Aysus, yon lang pala yon"... they might take you and you daughter to another room (para lang di abala sa iba) for instructions on how and when to call department of health since your daughter had the "tb" annotation. pero ok lang din, usually sandali lang din naman and then you will be good to go.. i just hope that if you have connecting flight, there is enough time for POE and you connecting flight because anything could happen. when we had our POE we had 5hours lay over in Detroit before our flight to raleigh, there was one family who only had 2 hours lay-over and unfortunately, there was a long line at POE so naiwanan sila ng eroplano and had to pay extra naman to catch the next flight... december pa naman baka lang madami pasahero so mahaba pila sa POE mo if ever. Good luck and May God be your guide. Just wanna ask something regarding the annotation on my passport written by SLEC mine has B1 classification.I underwent 2mos sputum tests and culture and was told by other members who also have had the same tests before that on their POE they were given instructions to call the public health center near them,and when they went there ,they were asked to do another sputum tests,others were asked to repeat their medical.But on my POE(Seattle),i was just told that i might get a call from Quarantine Station.also my son has a B2LTB1 but never said anything about that.We arrived here Dec 10th but until now we never recieved any calls from them,should i call the public health center and ask about it? Thank you	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-12-19 19:26:00
Philippines	For those waiting for visa approval	QUOTE (pacificG @ Jan 26 2009, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi,i am still waiting for visa approval, after submitting additional documents. For those who have the same situation as mine, let's gather. How many days, weeks or months is the waiting time for visa approval? thank you It usually takes 2-3wks after the submission of add'l doc(s).it took me 3wks to get my visa after i submitted my new NBI with A.K.A congratulations and good luck to the rest of ur journey	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2009-01-25 22:44:00
Philippines	help !!!!!!!	Hi. Try calling Emperor Travel & Tours,Inc 404-3551 / 404-3552.They gave me a great deal when i bought mine and my son's ticket from MANILA-TAIWAN-SEATTLE last december.$510/each thru eva air.they give discounts to first time immigrants too and can ask for quotations to any airlines.the only problem is that they dont accept credit cards,you have to pay them in cash (either $$$ or pesos)Their office is located in Padre Faura near Robplace ermita manila. good luck and have a safe flight. Edited by ManilaIdaho, 21 February 2009 - 03:50 PM.	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2009-02-21 15:49:00
Philippines	DS 156 form Q for K2	QUOTE (HappyDancer @ Feb 26 2009, 11:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUICK Q: DS 156 for my daughter, she's 7: she's a K2 derivative to K1. Q: 36. Has Anyone Ever Filed an Immigrant Visa Petition on Your Behalf? If Yes, Who? HOw should i answer this? Thanks! Correct me if I'm wrong but from what i understand,If you had previous K visa application or one among your family filed a petition for you before,that'll be a YES,but if none,it's a NO. Edited by ManilaIdaho, 26 February 2009 - 10:39 AM.	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2009-02-26 10:38:00
Philippines	Feel Sad About My Medical Exam	QUOTE (adiiann @ Feb 26 2009, 08:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thank you so much. They just saw a small scar in my right lung. I'm going to undergo test next week. Yeah, I am thinking of getting cxray in other hospital. Just to be sure. I did the same when i found out that i needed to undergo a sputum culture tests,i went to have a x-ray to the hospital where my cousin works,i was relieved when i got a negative result,but then,the 2mos waiting made me paranoid,it came to a point that i always jumped whenever i heard my phone ringing,if it was an unknown number,i have thought of not answering it . you'll be ok.i know how hard it is to wait but everything happens for a reason.i'll be with you in prayers. Good luck and wish you all the best God bless	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2009-02-27 21:42:00
Philippines	hOW LONG DID YOU WAIT FOR VISA after given 221g?	3wks	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2009-03-16 20:11:00
Philippines	Medical CD and POE	The CD contains only your xray result.like what they've mentioned,it's included in the visa packet that'll be delivered to you.after entering your POE,the department of health will send you the cd for u to keep it for future references.that's what they did to my son's cd,they sent it to us after 2 days of arriving here. congratulations on your approval and have a nice and safe trip	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2009-03-17 18:45:00
Philippines	La pang result	dont worry,you already passed the culture tests.i called a week before the date that was given to me,at first they told me that they didnt have the results yet,but i called back again in the afternoon of the same day because i wasnt satisfied with the answer that i got ,and the person that i talked to told me that i can go to SLEC anytime during the weekdays for the completion of my medical. relax and next week you'll be there at SLEC for your medical and in a week you'll have your interview, goodluck!!! Edited by ManilaIdaho, 25 March 2009 - 01:40 PM.	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2009-03-25 13:40:00
Philippines	Problem with the decision of my annulment	why did u e-mail the fraud unit for?like what they said,you're good to go.during my interview,the pre-screener asked only for the NSO copy of my MC with annotations.I even had my son with me at the interview,the CO didnt ask my son the whereabouts of his dad.so dont worry about it.just prepare all the documents that are needed for your interview.most of the questions that'll be ask will be all about your relationship with your fiance and will be based upon what you have written on your I-129F and from the rest of your K1 application goodluck and stay positive Edited by ManilaIdaho, 24 March 2009 - 11:47 PM.	ManilaIdaho	Not Telling	Philippines	2009-03-24 23:45:00