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Good luck Ate Cora on your interview. Scott and Mirasol, how was the interview?
Im sorry Scott, I might have to broadcast it before you do :devil: hehehe. Was talking to Mirasol earlier and she said it went well, hurray :dance: ! Inggit naman ako sa inyo, buti pa kayo nakakapag Jollibee, layo Jollibee samen eh. Anyway congrats and I'll be in touch with you again guys.
Hi Ate Cora, was wondering about you too.
Hi Ate Cora, was wondering about you too.
QUOTE(gracy_byron @ Oct 25 2007, 08:14 PM) 
Im sorry Scott, I might have to broadcast it before you do 
hehehe. Was talking to Mirasol earlier and she said it went well, hurray 
! Inggit naman ako sa inyo, buti pa kayo nakakapag Jollibee, layo Jollibee samen eh. Anyway congrats and I'll be in touch with you again guys.
Hi Ate Cora, was wondering about you too.
hehehe. Was talking to Mirasol earlier and she said it went well, hurray ! Inggit naman ako sa inyo, buti pa kayo nakakapag Jollibee, layo Jollibee samen eh. Anyway congrats and I'll be in touch with you again guys.Hi Ate Cora, was wondering about you too.
Someone let the cat out of the bag early! 
It's okay....I forgive you. 
It's good news anyway! We're APPROVED!!!! 
No more USCIS for 2 years! Our appointment was at 2PM in San Jose, California. We arrived a bit early at 1:45PM and were called in almost immediately after getting to the waiting room. The immigration officer was an Asian gentleman and very pleasant. We exchanged greetings as we arrived in his office and then sat down. Something I was surprised about was that he never swore us in as I had heard was done.
Anyways...the interview was super quick. He asked us for our identification and we provided it. He then confirmed our address and phone number. He then told us he had been sent our whole file and that he had most everything he needed. He quickly flew over the questions about previous criminal history etc. and then asked for our marriage certificate. Finally, he asked for the additional proof of genuine relationship and we provided him with a copy of our bank account statement with both our names on it, medical insurance enrollment forms and insurance cards in her name, cell phone bill in both our names, and some photographs of us together and us with my kids. He then stated that would be sufficient.
He concluded by saying that he would approve Mir's application for AOS today and that the fingerprints and name checks were all cleared. He told us that Mir should receive the green card in about 7 days. WOOOHOOO!!!!
Thank you Gracy, Imaskin, and Ate Cora for the well wishes. It's really been a blessing to have this board to learn about this process and to have others going through the same thing. Best of luck to Ate Cora and all those still going through the waiting.
Scott and Mirasol
PS....I don't know what Gracy said about Jollibee cuz I only understand a few words of Tagalog, but yes...my honey did locate a Jollibee in California near San Francisco so we drove there after her interview for some Chicken Joy and rice. It was about 45 minutes away from the interview location, but Mir really wanted to go.
I can't resist her charm! She just looks at me so sweetly and I melt. hehehe ILOVEYOUHONEYBUNNY4LIFE!!! 
c0nGratuLatiOnS Scott & Mirasol. That's always a good news.
Scott and Marisol, Congrats on the AOS approval you must have gone to the Jolibee in Union City. my step daughter consumed two Jolly Dogs but had to turn down her request for a third. they're a little more pricey than in Philippines.
PW, best of luck with your AOS interview on Nov 6th. the microwave is a wonderful invention, isn't it.
Yazi has become frustrated at times with her job search. last week she passed an interview for volunteer position with a local PD. at least it's something similar to what she was doing in the Philipines and will be a good reference from here.
hope all is going well with all the Manila Interview Thread Alumni
you must have gone to the Jolibee in Union City. my step daughter consumed two Jolly Dogs but had to turn down her request for a third. they're a little more pricey than in Philippines. PW, best of luck with your AOS interview on Nov 6th.
the microwave is a wonderful invention, isn't it. Yazi has become frustrated at times with her job search. last week she passed an interview for volunteer position with a local PD. at least it's something similar to what she was doing in the Philipines and will be a good reference from here.
hope all is going well with all the Manila Interview Thread Alumni
Am I the only person who is wondering how "prettyfacenbody" looks...? Where's her pics? 
QUOTE(Roy and Yazi @ Oct 28 2007, 01:52 PM)
Scott and Marisol, Congrats on the AOS approval you must have gone to the Jolibee in Union City. my step daughter consumed two Jolly Dogs but had to turn down her request for a third. they're a little more pricey than in Philippines.
PW, best of luck with your AOS interview on Nov 6th. the microwave is a wonderful invention, isn't it.
Yazi has become frustrated at times with her job search. last week she passed an interview for volunteer position with a local PD. at least it's something similar to what she was doing in the Philipines and will be a good reference from here.
hope all is going well with all the Manila Interview Thread Alumni
you must have gone to the Jolibee in Union City. my step daughter consumed two Jolly Dogs but had to turn down her request for a third. they're a little more pricey than in Philippines. PW, best of luck with your AOS interview on Nov 6th.
the microwave is a wonderful invention, isn't it. Yazi has become frustrated at times with her job search. last week she passed an interview for volunteer position with a local PD. at least it's something similar to what she was doing in the Philipines and will be a good reference from here.
hope all is going well with all the Manila Interview Thread Alumni
So far, So good for us (and I hope for everyone else too!!)!
AOS is in the works, just waiting on USCIS...again
QUOTE(Sheriff Uling @ Oct 31 2007, 05:43 AM)
Am I the only person who is wondering how "prettyfacenbody" looks...? Where's her pics?
I'm curious din
PW (aka Pangit Woman
)p.s. Roy & Yazi, thanks for the good wishes. How's everything?
QUOTE(Sheriff Uling @ Oct 30 2007, 02:43 PM)
Am I the only person who is wondering how "prettyfacenbody" looks...? Where's her pics?
we all know the prettiest women in the world come from the Philippines. still prettyfacenbody, you've peaked our curiosity. we're waiting...
QUOTE(PatientlyWaiting @ Oct 30 2007, 08:07 PM)
p.s. Roy & Yazi, thanks for the good wishes. How's everything?
everything's fine. one of the harder things for Yazi and our daughter to adjust to has been the colder weather, more so Yazi than Effie. nice to know everything going fine with you.
QUOTE(PatientlyWaiting @ Oct 25 2007, 11:58 PM)
QUOTE(Sheriff Uling @ Oct 25 2007, 03:22 AM)
QUOTE(David-Mae Forever @ Oct 24 2007, 07:24 AM)
I have noticed this even before... PatientlyWaiting a.k.a. Ate Cora has been missing for quite a long time. Anybody seen her or heard from her? I hope she's doing ok.
She is doing great! Ate Cora sent me a PM about two weeks ago...
Hello everyone,
Thank you for thinking about me. I have not been "missing in action" but have been lurking lang. I visit VJ almost daily but don't have time to post anymore because the Blushing Bride is now the Maid of Honor, que horror! (chimay sa bahay, in other words). From the time I get up at 6am, it's all wifey, mommy, dog sitter and household chores until the end of the day but it's worth it (but I miss my maid of honor sa Philippines huhuhu).
Doug and I are also busy looking for a house and it takes a lot of time and patience.
I'll try to post once in a while kapag may time. I'm typing this while waiting for my laundry to finish. Buti na lang may washing machine/dryer. Habang naglalaba pwede pa ako mag-vacuum at magligpit-ligpit. I don't really know how to cook so I'm also learning how to cook. Pag tinatamad na ako, I just feed my son and Doug yung mga TV dinners. Isalang lang sa microwave, voila, dinner is served hehehe.
My interview is on Nov. 6. Good luck to Scott and Mirasol.
Hello to all my oldtimer-friends out there.
PW
Good to see your post again PW (Pretty Woman)! Yeah, I kinda noticed that I haven't seen you for awhile. Glad to know everything's ok with you.
Good luck with your AOS interview! It's coming closer so I'm sending bunches and bunches of good vibes.
Thank you too Sheriff...
QUOTE(Sheriff Uling @ Oct 31 2007, 05:43 AM)
Am I the only person who is wondering how "prettyfacenbody" looks...? Where's her pics?
Hmmmmm...
--Mae
P.S. I'm a "Maid of Honor" too but loving it... My husband said he has never met anybody as organize as I am. HA!
Congratulations Scott and Mira and also Gracy on your greencard!
And for Ate Cora and Ate Lucy...Goodluck on your upcoming interview!!!
and to all others who will have their interview this November...
And for Ate Cora and Ate Lucy...Goodluck on your upcoming interview!!!
and to all others who will have their interview this November...
Question on AOS application:
Hi, we got married last Friday October 26 and we are again in the process of filling-up the forms for the AOS application.
My problem is: I am pregnant. When i had my medical exam at St. Lukes last August, i was already 15 weeks pregnant and therefore did NOT receive any vaccination as it would be harmful to the baby.
I'm now 5 1/2 months pregnant and still couldn't comply with the vaccination requirement. How do we go about this? Can we still file AOS and have this requirement waived with the condition that i will get my shots soon after i give birth?
HELP! We're hoping to file our AOS application this November.
khay
Hi, we got married last Friday October 26 and we are again in the process of filling-up the forms for the AOS application.
My problem is: I am pregnant. When i had my medical exam at St. Lukes last August, i was already 15 weeks pregnant and therefore did NOT receive any vaccination as it would be harmful to the baby.
I'm now 5 1/2 months pregnant and still couldn't comply with the vaccination requirement. How do we go about this? Can we still file AOS and have this requirement waived with the condition that i will get my shots soon after i give birth?
HELP! We're hoping to file our AOS application this November.
khay
QUOTE(Deputy Uling @ Nov 3 2007, 01:16 PM)
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND TO SHERIFF! Cute photo!
Preparation for Adjusting to Life in the United States
HOME: Get a youtube.com account so she can watch Filipino shows/soap operas that she likes (if interested). Some folks get the Filipino Channel via cable/Direct TV/Whatever. Oh, you'll have to get deeply involved in showing her around the city and getting her out of the house. As Haole stated, if you have a home computer, be sure to have internet connection along with a webcam and microphone so that she can chat with friends and family back home and everywhere else. Consider setting up a webpage together so both of your families can share and review current events, pictures, and etc. Friendster is huge in the Philippines so have your significant other set-up an account to connect or reconnnect with friends and family.
FAMILY: If she has a Smart or Globe account, tell her to keep it active and check whether her family can eload her account. That way they can text her cheaply. Consider getting an international text package with your local carrier or do a cost analysis on having that versus loading the Smart or Globe account. In addition, if your family is close by, try to keep them engaged in communicating and social events with your wife.
COUPLES: Check here on VJ to see if any couples live in your area so that the wives can mingle and hopefully develope friendships. She might be shy about this so you will have to take the lead and make it happen.
HEALTH: Work out together. Talk walks together. Potentially obtain a gym membership for her or the both of you. If she likes intramual sports, check with the local parks and recreational centers for listings.
SHOPPING: Consider finding an Asian Market where she can gather known ingredients for those awesome Filipino dishes. Also consider finding some Filipino Restuarants in your area (if any exists).
SCHOOL: Another idea is for her to enroll in ESL classes, tech school, nursing school, or whatever (if she is interested).
VOLUNTEER: You might consider checking out volunteer work for her (if she is interested) at the hospital, library, schools, YMCA, and etc (well this is at least until she is able to work).
CLIMATE: Besides the summer months, the US is considerably colder than the Phil so consider purchasing some warmer clothes and shoes before or immediately after arriving in the US.
Cheers!!!
Sheriff Uling
p.s. - Hopefully this also helps...
HOME: Get a youtube.com account so she can watch Filipino shows/soap operas that she likes (if interested). Some folks get the Filipino Channel via cable/Direct TV/Whatever. Oh, you'll have to get deeply involved in showing her around the city and getting her out of the house. As Haole stated, if you have a home computer, be sure to have internet connection along with a webcam and microphone so that she can chat with friends and family back home and everywhere else. Consider setting up a webpage together so both of your families can share and review current events, pictures, and etc. Friendster is huge in the Philippines so have your significant other set-up an account to connect or reconnnect with friends and family.
FAMILY: If she has a Smart or Globe account, tell her to keep it active and check whether her family can eload her account. That way they can text her cheaply. Consider getting an international text package with your local carrier or do a cost analysis on having that versus loading the Smart or Globe account. In addition, if your family is close by, try to keep them engaged in communicating and social events with your wife.
COUPLES: Check here on VJ to see if any couples live in your area so that the wives can mingle and hopefully develope friendships. She might be shy about this so you will have to take the lead and make it happen.
HEALTH: Work out together. Talk walks together. Potentially obtain a gym membership for her or the both of you. If she likes intramual sports, check with the local parks and recreational centers for listings.
SHOPPING: Consider finding an Asian Market where she can gather known ingredients for those awesome Filipino dishes. Also consider finding some Filipino Restuarants in your area (if any exists).
SCHOOL: Another idea is for her to enroll in ESL classes, tech school, nursing school, or whatever (if she is interested).
VOLUNTEER: You might consider checking out volunteer work for her (if she is interested) at the hospital, library, schools, YMCA, and etc (well this is at least until she is able to work).
CLIMATE: Besides the summer months, the US is considerably colder than the Phil so consider purchasing some warmer clothes and shoes before or immediately after arriving in the US.
Cheers!!!
Sheriff Uling
p.s. - Hopefully this also helps...
QUOTE(Sheriff Uling @ Nov 3 2007, 11:36 AM)
Preparation for Adjusting to Life in the United States
HOME: Get a youtube.com account so she can watch Filipino shows/soap operas that she likes (if interested). Some folks get the Filipino Channel via cable/Direct TV/Whatever. Oh, you'll have to get deeply involved in showing her around the city and getting her out of the house. As Haole stated, if you have a home computer, be sure to have internet connection along with a webcam and microphone so that she can chat with friends and family back home and everywhere else.
FAMILY: If she has a Smart or Globe account, tell her to keep it active and check whether her family can eload her account. That way they can text her cheaply. Consider getting an international text package with your local carrier or do a cost analysis on having that versus loading the Smart or Globe account. In addition, if your family is close by, try to keep them engaged in communicating and social events with your wife.
COUPLES: Check here on VJ to see if any couples live in your area so that the wives can mingle and hopefully develope friendships. She might be shy about this so you will have to take the lead and make it happen.
HEALTH: Work out together. Talk walks together. Potentially obtain a gym membership for her or the both of you. If she likes intramual sports, check with the local parks and recreational centers for listings.
SHOPPING: Consider finding an Asian Market where she can gather known ingredients for those awesome Filipino dishes. Also consider finding some Filipino Restuarants in your area (if any exists).
SCHOOL: Another idea is for her to enroll in ESL classes, tech school, nursing school, or whatever (if she is interested).
VOLUNTEER: You might consider checking out volunteer work for her (if she is interested) at the hospital, library, schools, YMCA, and etc (well this is at least until she is able to work).
CLIMATE: Besides the summer months, the US is considerably colder than the Phil so consider purchasing some warmer clothes and shoes before or immediately after arriving in the US.
Cheers!!!
Sheriff Uling
p.s. - If you can think of anything else to add, please let me know because I want to include this as a "oh by the way" item at the conclusion of the guide.
HOME: Get a youtube.com account so she can watch Filipino shows/soap operas that she likes (if interested). Some folks get the Filipino Channel via cable/Direct TV/Whatever. Oh, you'll have to get deeply involved in showing her around the city and getting her out of the house. As Haole stated, if you have a home computer, be sure to have internet connection along with a webcam and microphone so that she can chat with friends and family back home and everywhere else.
FAMILY: If she has a Smart or Globe account, tell her to keep it active and check whether her family can eload her account. That way they can text her cheaply. Consider getting an international text package with your local carrier or do a cost analysis on having that versus loading the Smart or Globe account. In addition, if your family is close by, try to keep them engaged in communicating and social events with your wife.
COUPLES: Check here on VJ to see if any couples live in your area so that the wives can mingle and hopefully develope friendships. She might be shy about this so you will have to take the lead and make it happen.
HEALTH: Work out together. Talk walks together. Potentially obtain a gym membership for her or the both of you. If she likes intramual sports, check with the local parks and recreational centers for listings.
SHOPPING: Consider finding an Asian Market where she can gather known ingredients for those awesome Filipino dishes. Also consider finding some Filipino Restuarants in your area (if any exists).
SCHOOL: Another idea is for her to enroll in ESL classes, tech school, nursing school, or whatever (if she is interested).
VOLUNTEER: You might consider checking out volunteer work for her (if she is interested) at the hospital, library, schools, YMCA, and etc (well this is at least until she is able to work).
CLIMATE: Besides the summer months, the US is considerably colder than the Phil so consider purchasing some warmer clothes and shoes before or immediately after arriving in the US.
Cheers!!!
Sheriff Uling
p.s. - If you can think of anything else to add, please let me know because I want to include this as a "oh by the way" item at the conclusion of the guide.
We use chikka.com so she can text home for free and they can reply for 2.5 pesos
Scott and Mira and Gracy - CONGRATS on your greencard!
Ate Cora and Ate Lucy- Goodluck on your upcoming interview
Sheriff Uling - MERRY CHRISTMAS to you too! That's a lovely picture!
Ate Cora and Ate Lucy- Goodluck on your upcoming interview
Sheriff Uling - MERRY CHRISTMAS to you too! That's a lovely picture!
Thanks vsmtghdy......
Cool picture Deputy :thumbs:
Cool picture Deputy :thumbs:
Thank you JoeMaria and vsmtghdy for the Congrats! Mir just got her "Welcome to the United States" letter, so we're hoping the green card will not be far behind.
Ingats All!
Scott
Ingats All!
Scott
QUOTE(Skeeter211 @ Nov 3 2007, 06:52 PM)
Thank you JoeMaria and vsmtghdy for the Congrats! Mir just got her "Welcome to the United States" letter, so we're hoping the green card will not be far behind.
Ingats All!
Scott
Ingats All!
Scott
Congrats.
my wife received her green card in less than two weeks, hopefully your wife will have her's soon.today our step daughter's status was updated. soon will be receiving her "Welcome to the United States" letter.
Card Production Ordered!!!
(Please see my signature for my timeline)
No Interview, No TD shot, No I693-A just form 3025 from St. Luke's
Thanks God!!!
Good luck to those who are waiting for their approval and those who have upcoming interview PW, Ate Lucy and others.
Congratulations gracy and skeeter.
Been happily working for quite sometime now and lovin it...
Life's so good!
Enjoy...
(Please see my signature for my timeline)
No Interview, No TD shot, No I693-A just form 3025 from St. Luke's
Thanks God!!!
Good luck to those who are waiting for their approval and those who have upcoming interview PW, Ate Lucy and others.
Congratulations gracy and skeeter.
Been happily working for quite sometime now and lovin it...
Life's so good!
Enjoy...
QUOTE(Mike_Marivic @ Nov 4 2007, 12:05 PM)
Card Production Ordered!!!
(Please see my signature for my timeline)
No Interview, No TD shot, No I693-A just form 3025 from St. Luke's
Thanks God!!!
Good luck to those who are waiting for their approval and those who have upcoming interview PW, Ate Lucy and others.
Congratulations gracy and skeeter.
Been happily working for quite sometime now and lovin it...
Life's so good!
Enjoy...
(Please see my signature for my timeline)
No Interview, No TD shot, No I693-A just form 3025 from St. Luke's
Thanks God!!!
Good luck to those who are waiting for their approval and those who have upcoming interview PW, Ate Lucy and others.
Congratulations gracy and skeeter.
Been happily working for quite sometime now and lovin it...
Life's so good!
Enjoy...
Congrats
Lucy and son Robin had their AOS interview on Nov 1 and were approved
believe PW has her interview on tuesday Nov 6th. Best of Luck PW.
soon it will be time for your two year break from USCIS.
Oh, Congratulations ate luzy, i guess im not checking on here as much to know the latest been so busy with work. Good luck PW
Thank you Marivic and Maria.....
Congrats Ate Luzy and good luck to you Ate Cora
Congrats Ate Luzy and good luck to you Ate Cora
Congratulations Ate Lucy, we're happy for you!!!
QUOTE(Novelyn & Gragg @ Nov 3 2007, 10:08 AM)
QUOTE(Sheriff Uling @ Nov 3 2007, 11:36 AM)
Preparation for Adjusting to Life in the United States
HOME: Get a youtube.com account so she can watch Filipino shows/soap operas that she likes (if interested). Some folks get the Filipino Channel via cable/Direct TV/Whatever. Oh, you'll have to get deeply involved in showing her around the city and getting her out of the house. As Haole stated, if you have a home computer, be sure to have internet connection along with a webcam and microphone so that she can chat with friends and family back home and everywhere else.
FAMILY: If she has a Smart or Globe account, tell her to keep it active and check whether her family can eload her account. That way they can text her cheaply. Consider getting an international text package with your local carrier or do a cost analysis on having that versus loading the Smart or Globe account. In addition, if your family is close by, try to keep them engaged in communicating and social events with your wife.
COUPLES: Check here on VJ to see if any couples live in your area so that the wives can mingle and hopefully develope friendships. She might be shy about this so you will have to take the lead and make it happen.
HEALTH: Work out together. Talk walks together. Potentially obtain a gym membership for her or the both of you. If she likes intramual sports, check with the local parks and recreational centers for listings.
SHOPPING: Consider finding an Asian Market where she can gather known ingredients for those awesome Filipino dishes. Also consider finding some Filipino Restuarants in your area (if any exists).
SCHOOL: Another idea is for her to enroll in ESL classes, tech school, nursing school, or whatever (if she is interested).
VOLUNTEER: You might consider checking out volunteer work for her (if she is interested) at the hospital, library, schools, YMCA, and etc (well this is at least until she is able to work).
CLIMATE: Besides the summer months, the US is considerably colder than the Phil so consider purchasing some warmer clothes and shoes before or immediately after arriving in the US.
Cheers!!!
Sheriff Uling
p.s. - If you can think of anything else to add, please let me know because I want to include this as a "oh by the way" item at the conclusion of the guide.
HOME: Get a youtube.com account so she can watch Filipino shows/soap operas that she likes (if interested). Some folks get the Filipino Channel via cable/Direct TV/Whatever. Oh, you'll have to get deeply involved in showing her around the city and getting her out of the house. As Haole stated, if you have a home computer, be sure to have internet connection along with a webcam and microphone so that she can chat with friends and family back home and everywhere else.
FAMILY: If she has a Smart or Globe account, tell her to keep it active and check whether her family can eload her account. That way they can text her cheaply. Consider getting an international text package with your local carrier or do a cost analysis on having that versus loading the Smart or Globe account. In addition, if your family is close by, try to keep them engaged in communicating and social events with your wife.
COUPLES: Check here on VJ to see if any couples live in your area so that the wives can mingle and hopefully develope friendships. She might be shy about this so you will have to take the lead and make it happen.
HEALTH: Work out together. Talk walks together. Potentially obtain a gym membership for her or the both of you. If she likes intramual sports, check with the local parks and recreational centers for listings.
SHOPPING: Consider finding an Asian Market where she can gather known ingredients for those awesome Filipino dishes. Also consider finding some Filipino Restuarants in your area (if any exists).
SCHOOL: Another idea is for her to enroll in ESL classes, tech school, nursing school, or whatever (if she is interested).
VOLUNTEER: You might consider checking out volunteer work for her (if she is interested) at the hospital, library, schools, YMCA, and etc (well this is at least until she is able to work).
CLIMATE: Besides the summer months, the US is considerably colder than the Phil so consider purchasing some warmer clothes and shoes before or immediately after arriving in the US.
Cheers!!!
Sheriff Uling
p.s. - If you can think of anything else to add, please let me know because I want to include this as a "oh by the way" item at the conclusion of the guide.
We use chikka.com so she can text home for free and they can reply for 2.5 pesos
Sheryl met a local Filipina through her Friendster and was invited to a party for her daughter. From there she met a bunch of other Filipinas. They are all great friends now. I would encourage any Filipinas to use your friendster to meet local Filipinas. It's really been great for Sheryl to have so many friends from back home.
QUOTE
We use chikka.com so she can text home for free and they can reply for 2.5 pesos
Or you can buy another cell phone and buy a Roaming SIM from the Philippines and bring it here in the US. So you can text for free via chikka and families in the Philippines reply 1 pesos per txt or sometimes free if they have unlimited.
Mirasol got her Green Card in the mail yesterday, 11/5/07....Woooowhoooo!!! We are both very happy and relieved it's over for another two years.
Congrats Mike and Marivic and all others recently approved for Visa or AOS. Good luck to those with interviews still pending. Take care and thank you to all that helped us along the way.
Scott and Mirasol
Congrats Mike and Marivic and all others recently approved for Visa or AOS. Good luck to those with interviews still pending. Take care and thank you to all that helped us along the way.
Scott and Mirasol
Congrats to all who got approved on AOS and to those who have received their green card or waiting for delivery in the mail.
I am happy to report that we also got approved yesterday. We were interviewed by a very young Vietnamese-American lady officer. We were swore in before we were asked to sit down and it was easy conversation after that. She just confirmed some of the info we typed in our I-485 and G-325. She asked how we met, where we got married, where Doug works, our birthdates etc. She also asked how many children I have, asked my son if he has kids(!), if he goes to school, how he finds school so far, etc. etc.
For documents she just asked, "what do you have for me?" I handed her a copy of our marriage certificate, wedding photos and photos of us here in the US, joint bank account statement, joint credit card statement, house inspection report (with both our names on it), health insurance and Doug's employment letter. She just received whatever I gave her. She did not ask for a new I-864 although we prepared one. She asked were we got married (Las Vegas), when (7-07-07), etc. etc. and we had fun talking about Las Vegas weddings, with Elvis Presley on the sidelines. She was very interested in our photos and she said that she also looked at some of our photos from the petition paperwork.
The officer commented that we have a neat pile of paperwork and Doug said that I am a very organized person because I was an executive assistant/secretary back in the Philippines. The officer said maybe I can apply for a job with them. Hmmm, I'll have to think about it hehe
. Seattle is two hours away from where we live and Doug has a good job here.
I believe we were inside the interview room for 25-30 minutes. We were called promptly at our appointed time of 10:00 am and were back in our car at 10:40.
It was a good experience overall.
I'll try to post here everyday to keep our Manila thread alive and kicking.
I am happy to report that we also got approved yesterday. We were interviewed by a very young Vietnamese-American lady officer. We were swore in before we were asked to sit down and it was easy conversation after that. She just confirmed some of the info we typed in our I-485 and G-325. She asked how we met, where we got married, where Doug works, our birthdates etc. She also asked how many children I have, asked my son if he has kids(!), if he goes to school, how he finds school so far, etc. etc.
For documents she just asked, "what do you have for me?" I handed her a copy of our marriage certificate, wedding photos and photos of us here in the US, joint bank account statement, joint credit card statement, house inspection report (with both our names on it), health insurance and Doug's employment letter. She just received whatever I gave her. She did not ask for a new I-864 although we prepared one. She asked were we got married (Las Vegas), when (7-07-07), etc. etc. and we had fun talking about Las Vegas weddings, with Elvis Presley on the sidelines. She was very interested in our photos and she said that she also looked at some of our photos from the petition paperwork.
The officer commented that we have a neat pile of paperwork and Doug said that I am a very organized person because I was an executive assistant/secretary back in the Philippines. The officer said maybe I can apply for a job with them. Hmmm, I'll have to think about it hehe
. Seattle is two hours away from where we live and Doug has a good job here. I believe we were inside the interview room for 25-30 minutes. We were called promptly at our appointed time of 10:00 am and were back in our car at 10:40.
It was a good experience overall.
I'll try to post here everyday to keep our Manila thread alive and kicking.
Way to go PW, congratulations!
Congrats PW. enojoy the time off from USCIS.
enojoy the time off from USCIS.
Congrats PW! Yeah, maybe you should work with USCIS and then you'll specifically handle applicants who came from the Philippines? That would be nice, wouldn't it? Hehehe...
--Mae
--Mae
Maraming salamat po! We're free from the USCIS for 21 months. Yiiipppeeeeeee!!!!!
Oo nga, Mae. It would be nice to work for them but I think for federal positions, especially the DHS/USCIS, one has to be a US citizen. Doug prefers for me to have a home-based job (takot nya lang maligawan ako sa ofis hihihi) .
So in the meantime, back to my home-based job, that of being a "maid" of honor! Haaaay..... back to my labada.....
Oo nga, Mae. It would be nice to work for them but I think for federal positions, especially the DHS/USCIS, one has to be a US citizen. Doug prefers for me to have a home-based job (takot nya lang maligawan ako sa ofis hihihi
) . So in the meantime, back to my home-based job, that of being a "maid" of honor! Haaaay..... back to my labada.....
QUOTE(PatientlyWaiting @ Nov 7 2007, 03:22 PM)
Maraming salamat po! We're free from the USCIS for 21 months. Yiiipppeeeeeee!!!!!
Oo nga, Mae. It would be nice to work for them but I think for federal positions, especially the DHS/USCIS, one has to be a US citizen. Doug prefers for me to have a home-based job (takot nya lang maligawan ako sa ofis hihihi) .
So in the meantime, back to my home-based job, that of being a "maid" of honor! Haaaay..... back to my labada.....
Oo nga, Mae. It would be nice to work for them but I think for federal positions, especially the DHS/USCIS, one has to be a US citizen. Doug prefers for me to have a home-based job (takot nya lang maligawan ako sa ofis hihihi
) . So in the meantime, back to my home-based job, that of being a "maid" of honor! Haaaay..... back to my labada.....
helllooooooooo to all the old VJ member here!
hi Cor...CONGRATS
!....just wanna drop a message to say heeeelloooooooo to all the people here..(nagparamdam lang naman na we're still kicking...i read vj everyday but no more time to say hi or post....lol....just an update i am working for almost 2 months now... as an inventory specialist in one of the biggest auto parts in the u.s. my job assignment is very interesting and my co-employees are very cool and nice to me ....lots of guys in my work looking for a filipina wife...lol..hahhahahaha..coz they said we are pretty!....about federal positions we're thinking of that too...but todd said for now... i need to concentrate in a private company first... maybe after 2 years... i will take civil service exam here and i could apply for a federal job too.... i got envy with him sometimes about pay check..lol..hahahhaah..coz he's working in the state job and the salary and benefits are great...soooo i think I need to continue dreaming for now....lol.. jazzy
CONGRATS Ate Cora! How many people get approved with a job offer... Really... Hehehehe!!!
Hmm, I'm sure it was a "tongue in cheek" offer, Sheriff. How is Jhen? Is she working now?
Hi, Jazzy. I'm happy for you. I sure miss receiving a pay check every 15th and 30th. If I were back in the Philippines, distribution na ng 14th month bonus namin at this time of the year and then 1st week of December Christmas bonus naman and then January Presidential bonus naman. Waaaah, I miss my bonuses. I asked Doug if they get Christmas bonus here, naku hindi pala uso dito yun and so wala kayong Christmas gift lahat
Thanksgiving is around the corner and I don't know how to cook turkey so Doug decided that the best thing to do is to buy ready-to-eat turkey dinner from Fred Meyer, our local grocery store. Ligtas na naman ako sa luto hehehe. Ang galing ko talaga magpalusot
Hi, Jazzy. I'm happy for you. I sure miss receiving a pay check every 15th and 30th. If I were back in the Philippines, distribution na ng 14th month bonus namin at this time of the year and then 1st week of December Christmas bonus naman and then January Presidential bonus naman. Waaaah, I miss my bonuses. I asked Doug if they get Christmas bonus here, naku hindi pala uso dito yun and so wala kayong Christmas gift lahat
Thanksgiving is around the corner and I don't know how to cook turkey so Doug decided that the best thing to do is to buy ready-to-eat turkey dinner from Fred Meyer, our local grocery store. Ligtas na naman ako sa luto hehehe. Ang galing ko talaga magpalusot
QUOTE(PatientlyWaiting @ Nov 7 2007, 05:55 PM)
Hmm, I'm sure it was a "tongue in cheek" offer, Sheriff. How is Jhen? Is she working now?
Opo! She's assisting one of her friends who owns a few businesses until she's ready to start nursing school. At least, that's the plan for now...
I can't tell you how many times folks have asked when is she going to be buntis.
QUOTE(PatientlyWaiting @ Nov 7 2007, 08:55 PM)
Hmm, I'm sure it was a "tongue in cheek" offer, Sheriff. How is Jhen? Is she working now?
Hi, Jazzy. I'm happy for you. I sure miss receiving a pay check every 15th and 30th. If I were back in the Philippines, distribution na ng 14th month bonus namin at this time of the year and then 1st week of December Christmas bonus naman and then January Presidential bonus naman. Waaaah, I miss my bonuses. I asked Doug if they get Christmas bonus here, naku hindi pala uso dito yun and so wala kayong Christmas gift lahat
Thanksgiving is around the corner and I don't know how to cook turkey so Doug decided that the best thing to do is to buy ready-to-eat turkey dinner from Fred Meyer, our local grocery store. Ligtas na naman ako sa luto hehehe. Ang galing ko talaga magpalusot
Hi, Jazzy. I'm happy for you. I sure miss receiving a pay check every 15th and 30th. If I were back in the Philippines, distribution na ng 14th month bonus namin at this time of the year and then 1st week of December Christmas bonus naman and then January Presidential bonus naman. Waaaah, I miss my bonuses. I asked Doug if they get Christmas bonus here, naku hindi pala uso dito yun and so wala kayong Christmas gift lahat
Thanksgiving is around the corner and I don't know how to cook turkey so Doug decided that the best thing to do is to buy ready-to-eat turkey dinner from Fred Meyer, our local grocery store. Ligtas na naman ako sa luto hehehe. Ang galing ko talaga magpalusot
thanks..Cor....yeah...i was askig him the same if they get a 13th month pay...mid year bunos...clothing allowance but unfortunately wla silang ganyan.....i was expecting christmas bunos even PRO-rate lang naman hahahhahaa...only in the Philippines lang yan!...but he said there are certain companies and state workers got there bunoses but its not a normal practice here.
Thanksgiving is coming its Gracey's b-day tooo she will be 7 and soo excited to have a bunch of presence ...we are so busy what to do here its a double celebration for us. Anyway....feel ko lang mag post....lol.....and mag update what happeningt to us here....me and Todd still breathing the essence of our love......going stronger day to day....
jazzy
Congratulations PW on the successful interview!!! I am so envious you got to be married in Vegas on 7-07-07....hehehe. I wanted to do that date too, but Mir didn't want to wait. (I tease her that she was afraid I will run away if we waited longer. ) We did get married in Vegas....just not on that lucky day.
Anyways...take care all!
Scott
) We did get married in Vegas....just not on that lucky day. Anyways...take care all!
Scott
QUOTE(PatientlyWaiting @ Nov 8 2007, 04:22 AM)
Maraming salamat po! We're free from the USCIS for 21 months. Yiiipppeeeeeee!!!!!
Oo nga, Mae. It would be nice to work for them but I think for federal positions, especially the DHS/USCIS, one has to be a US citizen. Doug prefers for me to have a home-based job (takot nya lang maligawan ako sa ofis hihihi) .
So in the meantime, back to my home-based job, that of being a "maid" of honor! Haaaay..... back to my labada.....
Oo nga, Mae. It would be nice to work for them but I think for federal positions, especially the DHS/USCIS, one has to be a US citizen. Doug prefers for me to have a home-based job (takot nya lang maligawan ako sa ofis hihihi
) . So in the meantime, back to my home-based job, that of being a "maid" of honor! Haaaay..... back to my labada.....
Awww...
that means our Filipino applicants will have to wait till you're USC, ha? I think that's what David's fears too, maligawan ako ng iba because according to him, american guys drool over cute little asians. HA! I like your term "home-based job"... can I use that too? Hehehe. Most pinays here in MO have degrees and work as nurses, PTs, doctors and they would sometimes ask me kung anong work ko. It sure sounds good to tell them that "I work in a home-based job". I'm a devoted wife and I am proud of it!!! Cheers to all loving Pinay wives!!!
--Mae
to:- Mike and Marivic
- Lucy and Robin
- Mirasol (GC)
- Ate Cora
- And to all those who were succesful with their AOS interview, had received their GC's, and those who were approved with their visa interview at USEM...
QUOTE(StarProg @ Apr 7 2007, 04:19 AM)
I just called the NVC and found out I have an RFE coming. They said there was information missing in my I-864 submission. Of course I have no clue what I left out. I'm still waiting for the DS-230 documents from Fely, so hopefully this won't slow our case down any more than it already is.
I just called NVC and got the same info you had on your I864..
Came to find out the info and called live CS on NVC..
Guess what's the only missing?
My payment for $380.. Arghhhh!!! Which I have never receive the bill yet..
So the CS told me she is requesting another bill for me.. :-(... I hope I get that bill So I can get this issue straightened out..
QUOTE(Sheriff Uling @ Nov 8 2007, 02:00 PM)
I can't tell you how many times folks have asked when is she going to be buntis.I'm sure those who've been asking want to be ninong/ninang (godparents) of little Sheriff.
QUOTE(jazzy @ Nov 8 2007, 08:36 PM)
Thanksgiving is coming its Gracey's b-day tooo she will be 7 and soo excited to have a bunch of presence ...
Advance happy b-day to Gracey! Did she pick up the American accent already? I'm sure she speaks like a native-born American now.
QUOTE(Skeeter211 @ Nov 8 2007, 10:33 PM)
I am so envious you got to be married in Vegas on 7-07-07....hehehe. I wanted to do that date too, but Mir didn't want to wait. (I tease her that she was afraid I will run away if we waited longer. )
)I assure you, Scott, it was a zoo on 7-07-07!
The lines at the marriage bureau a few days before 7-7-7 snaked to the street! Doug baked under the hot sun waiting for our turn to be served while I sat under the shade of a tree rehydrating myself with wet paper towels as I could feel myself dehydrating.
To newcomers who have questions regarding their visa process, please feel free to ask them here in this thread. I’ll see if we can start a list again for those who are starting their journey so you can get a feel of where you are in the process. It helps when you see that there are people with similar timelines and waiting just like you.
Helen (VJ name: vsmtqhdy) is a good resource person for questions about medical (naku hayan, inoffer na kita, Helen) , among other things. The popular Sheriff Uling is another good resource person and our in-house comedian, model, and all-around American Idol.
Mabuhay ang Manila thread!
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO GOT APPROVED AND GOT THEIR GREENCARD...
we got married last nov 4 and now i am in the process of filling-out the forms and gathering documents for the AOS...now i need help for the following:
1. Address - C/O
2. What should i put in line "Current USCIS status" in Form 1-485?
3. Were you inspected by a US immigration officer? (I handed to him the yellow envelope and asked me some questions before stamping my !-94).
4. In what status did you last enter?
5. Applying with you? Under list of husband/wife?
Thanks for all your help and support...wish we could get this through smoothly...I will also file an EAD with this form...am i right that the total fee is $1010?
thanks again...
we got married last nov 4 and now i am in the process of filling-out the forms and gathering documents for the AOS...now i need help for the following:
1. Address - C/O
2. What should i put in line "Current USCIS status" in Form 1-485?
3. Were you inspected by a US immigration officer? (I handed to him the yellow envelope and asked me some questions before stamping my !-94).
4. In what status did you last enter?
5. Applying with you? Under list of husband/wife?
Thanks for all your help and support...wish we could get this through smoothly...I will also file an EAD with this form...am i right that the total fee is $1010?
thanks again...
QUOTE(jeng @ Nov 10 2007, 01:17 PM)
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO GOT APPROVED AND GOT THEIR GREENCARD...
we got married last nov 4 and now i am in the process of filling-out the forms and gathering documents for the AOS...now i need help for the following:
1. Address - C/O
2. What should i put in line "Current USCIS status" in Form 1-485?
3. Were you inspected by a US immigration officer? (I handed to him the yellow envelope and asked me some questions before stamping my !-94).
4. In what status did you last enter?
5. Applying with you? Under list of husband/wife?
Thanks for all your help and support...wish we could get this through smoothly...I will also file an EAD with this form...am i right that the total fee is $1010?
thanks again...
we got married last nov 4 and now i am in the process of filling-out the forms and gathering documents for the AOS...now i need help for the following:
1. Address - C/O
2. What should i put in line "Current USCIS status" in Form 1-485?
3. Were you inspected by a US immigration officer? (I handed to him the yellow envelope and asked me some questions before stamping my !-94).
4. In what status did you last enter?
5. Applying with you? Under list of husband/wife?
Thanks for all your help and support...wish we could get this through smoothly...I will also file an EAD with this form...am i right that the total fee is $1010?
thanks again...
2. K-1 Visa
3. yes, that was at your POE.
4. K-1 Visa Holder
5. check no, your husband is not applying with you.
yes the fee is $1010, which includes fee for I-765, EAD Card.
QUOTE(jeng @ Nov 11 2007, 05:17 AM)
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO GOT APPROVED AND GOT THEIR GREENCARD...
we got married last nov 4 and now i am in the process of filling-out the forms and gathering documents for the AOS...now i need help for the following:
1. Address - C/O
2. What should i put in line "Current USCIS status" in Form 1-485?
3. Were you inspected by a US immigration officer? (I handed to him the yellow envelope and asked me some questions before stamping my !-94).
4. In what status did you last enter?
5. Applying with you? Under list of husband/wife?
Thanks for all your help and support...wish we could get this through smoothly...I will also file an EAD with this form...am i right that the total fee is $1010?
thanks again...
we got married last nov 4 and now i am in the process of filling-out the forms and gathering documents for the AOS...now i need help for the following:
1. Address - C/O
2. What should i put in line "Current USCIS status" in Form 1-485?
3. Were you inspected by a US immigration officer? (I handed to him the yellow envelope and asked me some questions before stamping my !-94).
4. In what status did you last enter?
5. Applying with you? Under list of husband/wife?
Thanks for all your help and support...wish we could get this through smoothly...I will also file an EAD with this form...am i right that the total fee is $1010?
thanks again...
You may want to use the sample form here in VJ as your pattern because that's what I did, but to answer your questions, here it is.
1. Just you and your husband's address, don't worry about the C/O
2. K1 Visa holder
3. Yes
4. K1 or K1 Visa holder
5. You have to make this one clear because I looked for this on my own form and didn't find it
I believe it's correct, $1010 including AP and EAD. Good luck!
--Mae
QUOTE(David-Mae Forever @ Nov 10 2007, 03:02 PM)
QUOTE(jeng @ Nov 11 2007, 05:17 AM)
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO GOT APPROVED AND GOT THEIR GREENCARD...
we got married last nov 4 and now i am in the process of filling-out the forms and gathering documents for the AOS...now i need help for the following:
1. Address - C/O
2. What should i put in line "Current USCIS status" in Form 1-485?
3. Were you inspected by a US immigration officer? (I handed to him the yellow envelope and asked me some questions before stamping my !-94).
4. In what status did you last enter?
5. Applying with you? Under list of husband/wife?
Thanks for all your help and support...wish we could get this through smoothly...I will also file an EAD with this form...am i right that the total fee is $1010?
thanks again...
we got married last nov 4 and now i am in the process of filling-out the forms and gathering documents for the AOS...now i need help for the following:
1. Address - C/O
2. What should i put in line "Current USCIS status" in Form 1-485?
3. Were you inspected by a US immigration officer? (I handed to him the yellow envelope and asked me some questions before stamping my !-94).
4. In what status did you last enter?
5. Applying with you? Under list of husband/wife?
Thanks for all your help and support...wish we could get this through smoothly...I will also file an EAD with this form...am i right that the total fee is $1010?
thanks again...
You may want to use the sample form here in VJ as your pattern because that's what I did, but to answer your questions, here it is.
1. Just you and your husband's address, don't worry about the C/O
2. K1 Visa holder
3. Yes
4. K1 or K1 Visa holder
5. You have to make this one clear because I looked for this on my own form and didn't find it
I believe it's correct, $1010 including AP and EAD. Good luck!
--Mae
thats the part that asks you to list husband/ wife and all children.
Congratulations to all who got approved for their K1 and AOS application.
Hi Manila thread family
QUOTE(imaskin @ Nov 10 2007, 05:37 PM)
Congratulations to all who got approved for their K1 and AOS application.
Hi Manila thread family
best of luck with your AOS
QUOTE(Roy and Yazi @ Nov 11 2007, 07:06 AM)
QUOTE(David-Mae Forever @ Nov 10 2007, 03:02 PM)
QUOTE(jeng @ Nov 11 2007, 05:17 AM)
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO GOT APPROVED AND GOT THEIR GREENCARD...
we got married last nov 4 and now i am in the process of filling-out the forms and gathering documents for the AOS...now i need help for the following:
1. Address - C/O
2. What should i put in line "Current USCIS status" in Form 1-485?
3. Were you inspected by a US immigration officer? (I handed to him the yellow envelope and asked me some questions before stamping my !-94).
4. In what status did you last enter?
5. Applying with you? Under list of husband/wife?
Thanks for all your help and support...wish we could get this through smoothly...I will also file an EAD with this form...am i right that the total fee is $1010?
thanks again...
we got married last nov 4 and now i am in the process of filling-out the forms and gathering documents for the AOS...now i need help for the following:
1. Address - C/O
2. What should i put in line "Current USCIS status" in Form 1-485?
3. Were you inspected by a US immigration officer? (I handed to him the yellow envelope and asked me some questions before stamping my !-94).
4. In what status did you last enter?
5. Applying with you? Under list of husband/wife?
Thanks for all your help and support...wish we could get this through smoothly...I will also file an EAD with this form...am i right that the total fee is $1010?
thanks again...
You may want to use the sample form here in VJ as your pattern because that's what I did, but to answer your questions, here it is.
1. Just you and your husband's address, don't worry about the C/O
2. K1 Visa holder
3. Yes
4. K1 or K1 Visa holder
5. You have to make this one clear because I looked for this on my own form and didn't find it
I believe it's correct, $1010 including AP and EAD. Good luck!
--Mae
thats the part that asks you to list husband/ wife and all children.
Thanks thanks a lot...two more things though...
1. How should i sign the form? under "signature" --- the signature appearing in my passport (with my maiden name) or a new signature with my married name (with this though, i still have no other documents with a new signature)...How did you sign yours????
2. Shall I include a new form G-325A with the AOS application???
3. Could you give me a summary of uscis form/info/documents that should come with the AOS applxn???
Many thank yous to all!
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