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PhilippinesAlso Approved on 7 Jan 08
CONGRATULATIONS TO CHABO AND BILL B.!!!!!!!!!!! NOW WHERE'S BENG AND CARL??? I KNOW SHE'S APPROVED TOO!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS IN ADVANCE MARENG BENG AND PARENG CARL!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2008-01-08 08:11:00
PhilippinesWho among you have tried eating BALUT?
sad.gif BYE
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2007-10-22 08:57:00
PhilippinesWho among you have tried eating BALUT?
QUOTE (CountryBoy @ Oct 8 2007, 12:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A picture is worth a thousand words ..





oh my goodness!!!!!! blink.gif ive never tried that big! usually i throw away the chick and i can only eat one! but i promise i will never eat it again!!!!! ever!!!!! poor little ducky... wacko.gif

shai-shai
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2007-10-09 06:07:00
PhilippinesWho among you have tried eating BALUT?
LOL i feel disgusted of balut now. it's so weird that i can eat one. i did not want to eat baluts before. Now i feel like... wacko.gif blink.gif
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2007-10-01 06:51:00
PhilippinesWho among you have tried eating BALUT?
QUOTE (dj1206 @ Oct 1 2007, 02:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't eat balut eventhough Im a Filipina. My fiance hates eggs so I definitely won't force him to eat balut coz I have to try it 1st hahahha


hahaha!!! that's so funny! i eat balut but only the ones with very tiny creature! innocent.gif my fiance doesn't like eggs too and doesn't want to eat babies either.
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2007-10-01 05:51:00
PhilippinesWho among you have tried eating BALUT?
is anybody awake already??
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2007-10-01 05:33:00
PhilippinesWho among you have tried eating BALUT?
Who among you here have tried eating BALUT? and how was it?

My SO never dared to try it. We argued just because of that cuz he said he would try it but he did not. haha oh well, I can't force him! laughing.gif

shai
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2007-10-01 04:15:00
PhilippinesFilipinas
AHEM!!! tongue.gif
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2007-11-21 20:15:00
PhilippinesMy baby will be born soon! His father is a US citizen.
Thanks everyone for the replies.

Francis Rohan please keep in touch.
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-20 19:22:00
PhilippinesMy baby will be born soon! His father is a US citizen.
How do I apply for a Consular Registration of Birth Abroad for the baby? I need step by step procedures including application for her passport and SSN. What does it mean that the baby must be LEGITIMATED? How long does everything take?

I live in the Philippines. My fiance and I are going to apply for another K1 petition soon.
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-20 10:30:00
PhilippinesWHY ARE WE REQUIRED TO PAY FOR DOCUMENT VERIFICATION NOW?
I don't remember paying that before. When did they implement it? huh.gif

Edited by wilson and shai, 21 May 2008 - 03:17 AM.

WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-21 03:15:00
PhilippinesMy interview will be on June 5, 7am
Goodluck timcass! i'm sure you can make it! God bless!:)
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-25 00:39:00
PhilippinesMy interview will be on June 5, 7am
GOODLUCK AND GOD BLESS!!! YOU'LL BE FINE!
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-23 08:13:00
PhilippinesShould I keep trying to get my spouse over to the U.S?
rose.gif im so sorry that you have to go through this kind of problem. just have faith and everything will be fine.
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-29 18:44:00
PhilippinesLoterly has arrived Hooray :) :)
Congratulations!!!!:D
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-29 18:37:00
PhilippinesIs it ok for a 4-5 month old baby to travel a long flight?
bump! anyone out there?
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-22 07:20:00
PhilippinesIs it ok for a 4-5 month old baby to travel a long flight?
l'm planning to travel soon after I give birth to be with the father of my baby. He's from NY, USA by the way and I'm from the Philippines. I'm gonna fly from here to Japan, then from Japan to NY. The whole trip will approximately take 20-22 hours including time in between flights. Do you think I can handle it? This will be my second time to go there but my first to travel with a baby. I don't really know what to expect. I know it's gonna be hard. I would only get economy class ticket and I'll have the baby sit on my lap. Let me know what to expect. Thanks.

P.S.
The baby and I will fly most probably during winter season around December and January cuz my due date is August 26, 2008 and I still have to get our baby a Consular Certificate of Birth Abroad and a US passport.

Shai
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-22 06:27:00
PhilippinesCRBA after k1 visa approval
QUOTE (bluemist @ May 23 2008, 06:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Woow..even more than $650..Btw,is that amount is for my fiancee and daughter already?Or $650 each????Pano yan nasa US fiancee ko,pano ang test nun???Kuha cla ng sample ng anak ko d2 then what's next????Anyways.thanks for the info Jego.


bluemist, pagkakaintindi ko yun na ang babayaran lahat ng fiance mo dun sa US including shipments. Kala ko $450 lang kasi yun ang nakita ko online. Mas mahal pa pala. Mas mahal pa kaysa sa petition fee.

naku, I hope Stamford Hospital is accredited by AABB too so my fiance can get a discount.lol

Edited by wilson and shai, 23 May 2008 - 05:52 AM.

WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-23 05:48:00
PhilippinesCRBA after k1 visa approval
QUOTE (jego ryu @ May 23 2008, 09:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi bluemist and shai,,,,dna test cost $650 in U.S and you have to pay 1500php to st.lukes for service fee for collecting sample and sending bacK to US..once you recieved yellow paper during interview it means they request DNA test...all the instructions is there...embassy have accredited dna testing center in every states in america..here in the phils.only st.lukes is accredited....goodluck everyone


Thanks Ann. wow, t's even more expensive than i thought. sad.gif
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-22 23:28:00
PhilippinesCRBA after k1 visa approval
QUOTE (bluemist @ May 23 2008, 01:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jego ryu @ May 22 2008, 06:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ANGKANO @ May 22 2008, 05:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
JEGO,
DID THE EMBASSY REQUEST THE DNA TEST AT THE TIME OF UR INTERVIEW?WHERE DID YOU GO TO HAVE IT DONE AT & WHAT WAS THE TOTAL COST OF THE TEST? THANKS


YES....MY SON AND MY FIANCE TEST DONE IN U.S MY FIANCE BOUGHT DNA TEST KIT THERE IN U.S AND THEY SEND IT HERE IN ST.LUKES, I PAID 1500PHP IN ST.LUKES FOR JUS COLLECT THE SAMPLE THROUGH THE MOUTH OF MY SON USING SWAB(BUCCAL SWAB),AND AFTER THAT ST.LUKES SEND IT BACK TO THE U.S FOR TEST...BUT IF YOU ARE HERE IN THE PHILS. THE TEST CAN BE DONE IN ST.LUKES.I DONT KNOW HOW MUCH IS THE COST HERE,,THEY GONA GIVE YOU INSTRUCTIONS... IF EVER THEY REQUEST DNA TEST.....HOPEFULLY NOT SO THAT THE PROCESS OF YOUR SON CRBA WONT TAKE LONG..



Hi Jego,
Just want to ask..is it really 1,500php only??Coz i heard DNA test cost around $400.Just wanted to make it clear to me.

Thanks.


I also saw online that it costs $400. Hope we can get an answer soon.
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-22 19:53:00
PhilippinesCRBA after k1 visa approval
QUOTE (Francis Rohan @ May 22 2008, 08:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you shai!!!
Goodluck to you also..are you doing the k1 now? which are process are you in na? good.gif


Thanks din!:) We have not started yet. We're still gathering docs. Hopefully i can send the forms to my fiance by next week so that by 1st week of June makapagfile na kami. K1 pa rin ulit. sad.gif
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-22 07:32:00
PhilippinesCRBA after k1 visa approval
QUOTE (jego ryu @ May 22 2008, 06:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ANGKANO @ May 22 2008, 05:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
JEGO,
DID THE EMBASSY REQUEST THE DNA TEST AT THE TIME OF UR INTERVIEW?WHERE DID YOU GO TO HAVE IT DONE AT & WHAT WAS THE TOTAL COST OF THE TEST? THANKS


YES....MY SON AND MY FIANCE TEST DONE IN U.S MY FIANCE BOUGHT DNA TEST KIT THERE IN U.S AND THEY SEND IT HERE IN ST.LUKES, I PAID 1500PHP IN ST.LUKES FOR JUS COLLECT THE SAMPLE THROUGH THE MOUTH OF MY SON USING SWAB(BUCCAL SWAB),AND AFTER THAT ST.LUKES SEND IT BACK TO THE U.S FOR TEST...BUT IF YOU ARE HERE IN THE PHILS. THE TEST CAN BE DONE IN ST.LUKES.I DONT KNOW HOW MUCH IS THE COST HERE,,THEY GONA GIVE YOU INSTRUCTIONS... IF EVER THEY REQUEST DNA TEST.....HOPEFULLY NOT SO THAT THE PROCESS OF YOUR SON CRBA WONT TAKE LONG..


Ann, how much was the overall cost of DNA test which includes collecting specimen from the baby and father in the US and the shipment? I want to know if your fiance had to pay something in the US too and how much. We need to budget everything kasi. Masyadong magastos considering we still have to apply for another k1 petition for the second time kasi umuwi ako dito. crying.gif
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-22 07:09:00
PhilippinesCRBA after k1 visa approval
QUOTE (Francis Rohan @ May 22 2008, 06:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yah, pero for a month lang sya andito..june 15 sya uwi so until july 15 lang sya..sana nga maka habol ung nso bc ni baby para pwede kami maka pag emergency appointment.


Good luck Roge, I hope makahabol kayo!
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-22 06:33:00
PhilippinesCRBA after k1 visa approval
QUOTE (ANGKANO @ May 22 2008, 04:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HELLO ALL,
I AM GOING TO BE IN MANILA IN JULY FOR OUR CRBA APPT.MY WIFE/SON WILL MEET ME THERE FOR OUR JULY 7TH APPT.THEN WE WILL GO BACK TO GENSAN.IT SEEMS THAT THE DNA TEST IS COMPLETELY UP TO THE DISCRETION OF THE CONSULATE OFFICER DOING THE INTERVIEW FOR THE CRBA.IT IS NOT ASKED FOR IF ALL YOUR DOCS ARE IN ORDER. I WILL MAKE SURE TO POST AFTER OUR APPT TO LET EVERYONE CONCERNED KNOW WHAT THEY ASKED FOR AND HOW IT WENT.


good luck!!! keep us posted!
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-22 06:27:00
PhilippinesCRBA after k1 visa approval
Hi! I read on the US embassy website that the CRBA and US passport of the baby can be filed simultaneously. How true is that? Did you do the same?

Another question, after the baby is taken some saliva specimen for the DNA test, do we still have to go back to the US Embassy or just wait from that day on for the result? I live in Gensan and I don't wanna keep going back to Manila with the baby.

Shai
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-21 01:15:00
PhilippinesAge difference between Filipinas and americans (Poll)
PINAY = 25
KANO = 29

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WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2007-11-21 20:05:00
PhilippinesAge difference between Filipinas and americans (Poll)
He (USC): 29
She (Beneficiary): 25

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WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2007-10-16 09:02:00
PhilippinesFILING OF CRBA FOR A CHILD BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK W/ A U.S. CITIZEN FATHER
Hi there. I'm going thru the same situation once my baby's born in August. The only difference is that my fiance and I are still together but we have to go thru K1 process all over again since I came back here in the Philippines.

Shai
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-20 21:16:00
PhilippinesBribes in the NBI
QUOTE (ManilaIdaho @ Apr 30 2008, 05:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (RobSisk @ Apr 30 2008, 04:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just spoke to my Philippine Fiance. She went through the interview process. She was told her NBI needed more of an explanation as too why it says she has no criminal record. She went to the NBI and offered the man money to fix it so he can add an explanation. She says she has to pay the person 20000 pesos to fix the NBI. Any advice as to what I should do since this is a bribe. I do not want to pay the fee, but I am told that this is the way it is in the philippines.

Robert


Hi,what do you mean an explanation regarding criminal record?from what i understood,having no record means that she's clear from criminal liabilities and there's no explanation on that,just my thought,maybe others can give some light regarding this matter.

as to paying somebody to fix the NBI for 20,000(is this right?),i wouldnt suggest that,you're right,that's a bribe it might create big problem in the end.NBI has a division who handles FRAUD and one of those is my former student,the last time i spoke to her she told me that's one of those cases they usually handles.


I SECOND TO THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!! good.gif I'VE NEVER EXPERIENCED SUCH A THING. PEOPLE SHOULDN'T GET FOOLED OR THOSE MONKEYS WILL CONTINUE DOING THAT.
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-23 07:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVSC still hasnt touched our packet. My fiancee is so worried.
VSC still hasnt touched our packet. We're kinda worried now especially my fiance Wilson who's the petitioner. But i don't make him noticed that i'm worried too. I always tell him that it's ok, our application is not the only one which is pending.

He had planned to visit me again here in the philippines in july. He had bought tickets and got his vacation approved by his managers but after 3 weeks, one of his boss came to talk to him and told him his vacation has been denied. damn damn damn! :ranting: my poor fiance was so upset. I couldn't look at his face like that. :( :crying: So I just tried to cheer him up and told him not to worry about it. I also told him we're gonna punish that manager and his co-worker who was against of his vacation. We're gonna feed them thousands of baluts and will never ever let them poop.

Wilson wanted to quit sooner. He's been one of the company's best employee, he treats everyone nicely and does favor even though it's not part of his responsibilities. He's still confused on what to do right now. He said if I can't go to his place which is in NY, he's gonna give up everything, sell all his properties, and live here with me. :crying: i was so touched. He knew how scared I am to go out of the country. But his profession is one of the things that can make him happy that's why I want to be there for him. I know I'll be fine as long as he's with me. We missed each other so much. :( :mellow:
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2007-06-22 18:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting...Waiting...
let's keep in touch:)
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2007-07-04 17:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! kicking.gif
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2007-09-05 19:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGoodbye and Thanks!!
im so sorry to hear that... why he acted like a chicken?sad.gif anyway, you deserve better than him... just let it go, there's reasons for everything. maybe he has his own personal reason too. i'll pray for you.
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2007-09-22 03:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMAY FILERS APPROVED
QUOTE (ThaiStyleUSA @ Oct 13 2007, 07:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations....at least you'd gotten approved...I have to wait for the REF. Today is Friday and I got nothing in the mail.



You'll get it soon! just be more patient!:D Good luck to you!!!
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2007-10-12 19:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMAY FILERS APPROVED
RECEIVED APPROVAL NOTICE VIA EMAIL ON OCT.11!!!! kicking.gif WHAT'S NEXT???
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2007-10-12 18:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsafter NOA2 ,what is next?
QUOTE (joy&maryjoy @ Oct 21 2007, 02:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
after 4 mos. we were approved . we received an email from uscis that our petition were approved..i was wondering if were gonna receive all the documents that my fiance sent? and does he really needs to send all the letters that i sent for my interview. Hou much is the fees? helpsmilie.gif


No, you're not gonna receive the I-129F packet that your fiance sent to the USCIS. After approval, they will then send it to NVC who assigns your case number and they will be the one to forward your case to the Embassy. Your fiance should expect the NOA2 hardcopy and the letter from NVC in a few days... Tell your fiance to call the NVC to know your case number and other info. 603 334-0700

Shai
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2007-10-21 01:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsfee of the interview, please , help !!
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WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2007-11-19 10:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsChristmas Day
wow what a beautiful thought about christmas.smile.gif I liked being a child too and always waiting for christmas to come. And now i'm still waiting cuz it's gonna be my first christmas with the one im giving up everything for, my one true love. I'd still feel like a child cuz i'll be playing, laughing, sharing, and loving with my husband forever.
WiL and ShAiNot TellingPhilippines2007-11-19 10:12:00