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Thanks for posting the photos Luz!

July 17 2006 Sent I-129F to TSC

July 19 2006 packet received by TSC

July 27 2006 case received at CSC

July 28 2006 touched (to process/send NOA1)

Aug 01 2006 check cashed

Aug 05 2006 NOA1 received in mail

Oct 03 2006 Touched (RFE sent)

Oct 10 2006 RFE received and responded to

Oct 17 2006 Touched (CSC reply to RFE response)

Nov 06 2006 NOA2

Nov 21 2006 NVC sent to Manila

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Blur

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March 27 2007 Interview

April 02 2007 Visa delivered

April 05 2007 Happiness delivered

April 06 2007 First day of the rest of our lives

"There they go! I must hurry and catch them, for I am their leader."

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Just a question for those who have just received their visas...how many months is the validity of the visa? Is it less than 4 months or ... ?

Congratulations to all of you who just got the visas :dance::dance::dance:

Coco Puff

Our LOVE Time Line

07-01-2003 - Introduced by relative & started communicating

11-16-2003 - Met for the first time in Bacolod City, Philippines

10-22-2004 - Together for the second time in Bacolod City, Philippines

11-03-2004 - Travelled to Cebu City, Philippines

11-05-2004 - Proposed marriage at 30,000 feet aboard Air Philippines flight to Bacolod

10-01-2006 - Sent I-129F Petition for Fiancee

10-03-2006 - USCIS received Petition I-129F

10-05-2006 - Notice of Action 1

11-05-2006 - Waiting, waiting, waiting...

12-29-2006 - Notice of Action 2

12-31-2006 - Received E-mail of Approval Notice - A Very Good New Year News for Us!!!

01-12-2007 - National Visa Center forwarded petition to U.S. Embassy Manila

01-16-2007 - U.S. Embassy Manila received petition from National Visa Center via DHL

01-22-2007 - U.S. Embassy Manila sent information packet to my fiancee

01-30-2007 - Received information packet via PhilPost

03-03-2007 - Packet 4 received via DHL

04-10-2007 - Day 1 - Actual Medical Appointment at St. Luke's

04-11-2007 - Day 2 - Actual Medical Appointment at St. Luke's

04-18-2007 - CFO Seminar at SMEF-COW Manila

04-18-2007 - St. Lukes Medical Appointment --- scheduled --- done 04/10-04/11

04-25-2007 - U.S. Embassy Manila Interview --- scheduled --- APPROVED!!!

05-04-2007 - Visa delivered by Delbros

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Just a question for those who have just received their visas...how many months is the validity of the visa? Is it less than 4 months or ... ?

Congratulations to all of you who just got the visas :dance::dance::dance:

Coco Puff

I think that once it is issued a visa is valid for 6 months. Once you enter the USA you must get married in 90 days (for a K-1).

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Just a question for those who have just received their visas...how many months is the validity of the visa? Is it less than 4 months or ... ?

Congratulations to all of you who just got the visas :dance::dance::dance:

Coco Puff

I think that once it is issued a visa is valid for 6 months. Once you enter the USA you must get married in 90 days (for a K-1).

Thank you! I just have to plan for my trip that's why :yes:

Our LOVE Time Line

07-01-2003 - Introduced by relative & started communicating

11-16-2003 - Met for the first time in Bacolod City, Philippines

10-22-2004 - Together for the second time in Bacolod City, Philippines

11-03-2004 - Travelled to Cebu City, Philippines

11-05-2004 - Proposed marriage at 30,000 feet aboard Air Philippines flight to Bacolod

10-01-2006 - Sent I-129F Petition for Fiancee

10-03-2006 - USCIS received Petition I-129F

10-05-2006 - Notice of Action 1

11-05-2006 - Waiting, waiting, waiting...

12-29-2006 - Notice of Action 2

12-31-2006 - Received E-mail of Approval Notice - A Very Good New Year News for Us!!!

01-12-2007 - National Visa Center forwarded petition to U.S. Embassy Manila

01-16-2007 - U.S. Embassy Manila received petition from National Visa Center via DHL

01-22-2007 - U.S. Embassy Manila sent information packet to my fiancee

01-30-2007 - Received information packet via PhilPost

03-03-2007 - Packet 4 received via DHL

04-10-2007 - Day 1 - Actual Medical Appointment at St. Luke's

04-11-2007 - Day 2 - Actual Medical Appointment at St. Luke's

04-18-2007 - CFO Seminar at SMEF-COW Manila

04-18-2007 - St. Lukes Medical Appointment --- scheduled --- done 04/10-04/11

04-25-2007 - U.S. Embassy Manila Interview --- scheduled --- APPROVED!!!

05-04-2007 - Visa delivered by Delbros

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Here's one of the photos from the Feb. 15th dinner at Mega Star in Manila! :star:

My board settings allow me to view images but I don't see the photo. Can someone please tell me what I should do with my settings (I'm computer dummy :blush: <blush, blush>

Cora, you can go directly to where the pic is...

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?...imageID=5973493

If that doesn't work, PM me your email address and I'll forward you the photos that Ate Luz sent to me (that goes for anyone who wants copies). :star:

BTW, Cora, you look so elegant and beautiful in the photos! :star:

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Is the embassy closed today because of the Presidents day holiday? If they are does anyone think they will still be proccessing visas today? I really want to see Luz's visa before I go home this sunday. (Feb 25) I don't want to buy her ticket until I have visa in hand but I also don't want to wait until I get home because I think it will be cheaper to buy it here. Kind of a catch 22.

Hi Gary,

Yes, the embassy is closed because it is a US holiday. Where also hoping to hear something from Delbros tomorrow - that it is at least in route. :star:

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A quick update from Oakwell in Manila. Mira and I just went over our docs for the 3rd time to make sure we had everything. Tomorrow is her interview and we would welcome your prayers for a successful conclusion. Congrats to everbody last week and good luck to Mike n Jennie and 2 hearts tomorrow. Maybe we will se each other in the line at the embassy.

02-20-07 INTERVIEW!!! APPROVED!!!

02-27-07 Visa Delivered (Makati)

02-28-07 Arrive Tucson, Thanks God!

03-13-07 Got marriage license

03-16-07 Apply for SSN

03-29-07 SSN received

04-21-07 Wedding Tucson Botanical Gardens

05-02-07 Mailed AOS

05-03-07 AOS received Chicago

05-11-07 NOA1 receipt

05-29-07 Bio appt

05-30-07 touch

07-02-07 interview letter snailmail

08-27-07 INTERVIEW!

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We have a great time at our get together.Just thought to share some pics here..

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The beautiful First lady of Manila Thread Cora aka PW.

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GaryC, LuzyC, Garya505 and his pretty wife, Florenda.

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Cora, me and Gary.

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Judy(alanlvjudy)Kar3n,Maria(richard&maria)Cora,Luzy,Gary,Esha,Garya and Florenda,Ana and Ken(ken&maria)

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Kar3n,Maria,Cora.Robin(partly hidden)and Me.

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Gary and Florenda,Cora,Esha,Ana,Maria,Judy and Kar3n(back row)Gary and Luz,Maria and Ken(front row)

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Gary,Luz.Jinky(steven&jinky)and her cute son Job.

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Ken and Maria , Gary and Luzy

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Job,Luz,Jinky,Mari(erichu)Ana(steve&ana)Florenda,Maria and Kar3n.

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Cora,Gary & Luz and Jinky

Enjoy! (F)

Wow nice photos, too bad Eldalin didnt say around; but she wanted too go home. She had plans too visit the grandparents in Siquijor, even though she was on AR. Her grandma's 75th birthday was today, but they then too the beach yesterday too have the party there. Siquijor is so beautiful, i trully miss being there! Good luck too all the appoved VJers!

We hope too see you all soon in the AOS forms hehehe!

Victor

recieved @ CSC: 5-5-06

NOA1 mailed: 5-16-06

RFE 6-23-06

RFE mailed 8-7-06

Approved NOA2 9-07-06

Approved NOA2 email :) 9-11-06

Interview 02-01-07

AR lifted 03-14-07

visa delivery 03-17-07

Flight to USA POE LAX!!! 04-20-07 Welcome to America!

CIVIL MARRIAGE 04-27-07

SSN Applied for 05-18-07

AOS PREP TIME!!! ??-??-??

K2 interview APPROVED

Case Number: MNL20067682##

Visa Classification: K1

St. Luke's Appointment Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 (7:00:00 AM)

Embassy Appointment Date: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 (7:30:00 AM) (Approved )

Visa in hand 02-21-08

Travel clearance required by DSWD for the husband of his step-son!

Flight to the US for her son same POE 03-18-08

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If that doesn't work, PM me your email address and I'll forward you the photos that Ate Luz sent to me (that goes for anyone who wants copies). :star:

BTW, Cora, you look so elegant and beautiful in the photos! :star:

Ayayay! Thank you, Steven. I knew the other ladies were half my age so I tried my best not to look like their grandma hahaha. 44 years old <ouch!> in case you got curious.

Ok, maybe that explains why I am unable to see some of the photos posted here. The images were uploaded on sites that are restricted by our office Admin. Is that a correct assumption or maybe I'm talking nonsense again hehehe. Oh gee, I'm so dumb hehehe :blush::content:

Thanks for posting the link, Steven. Luz sent me some of the photos too. Thanks also Luz.

Hi vic&el, we hope and pray for your early release from AR prison.

Good luck oakwell, Mike&Jennie and 2hearts!!! We will eagerly await news from you tomorrow.

I'm going home now. Good night!

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If that doesn't work, PM me your email address and I'll forward you the photos that Ate Luz sent to me (that goes for anyone who wants copies). :star:

BTW, Cora, you look so elegant and beautiful in the photos! :star:

Ayayay! Thank you, Steven. I knew the other ladies were half my age so I tried my best not to look like their grandma hahaha. 44 years old <ouch!> in case you got curious.

Ok, maybe that explains why I am unable to see some of the photos posted here. The images were uploaded on sites that are restricted by our office Admin. Is that a correct assumption or maybe I'm talking nonsense again hehehe. Oh gee, I'm so dumb hehehe :blush::content:

Thanks for posting the link, Steven. Luz sent me some of the photos too. Thanks also Luz.

Hi vic&el, we hope and pray for your early release from AR prison.

Good luck oakwell, Mike&Jennie and 2hearts!!! We will eagerly await news from you tomorrow.

I'm going home now. Good night!

Thanks Cora, we are preying each day!

Victor

recieved @ CSC: 5-5-06

NOA1 mailed: 5-16-06

RFE 6-23-06

RFE mailed 8-7-06

Approved NOA2 9-07-06

Approved NOA2 email :) 9-11-06

Interview 02-01-07

AR lifted 03-14-07

visa delivery 03-17-07

Flight to USA POE LAX!!! 04-20-07 Welcome to America!

CIVIL MARRIAGE 04-27-07

SSN Applied for 05-18-07

AOS PREP TIME!!! ??-??-??

K2 interview APPROVED

Case Number: MNL20067682##

Visa Classification: K1

St. Luke's Appointment Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 (7:00:00 AM)

Embassy Appointment Date: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 (7:30:00 AM) (Approved )

Visa in hand 02-21-08

Travel clearance required by DSWD for the husband of his step-son!

Flight to the US for her son same POE 03-18-08

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If that doesn't work, PM me your email address and I'll forward you the photos that Ate Luz sent to me (that goes for anyone who wants copies). :star:

BTW, Cora, you look so elegant and beautiful in the photos! :star:

Ayayay! Thank you, Steven. I knew the other ladies were half my age so I tried my best not to look like their grandma hahaha. 44 years old <ouch!> in case you got curious.

Ok, maybe that explains why I am unable to see some of the photos posted here. The images were uploaded on sites that are restricted by our office Admin. Is that a correct assumption or maybe I'm talking nonsense again hehehe. Oh gee, I'm so dumb hehehe :blush::content:

Thanks for posting the link, Steven. Luz sent me some of the photos too. Thanks also Luz.

Hi vic&el, we hope and pray for your early release from AR prison.

Good luck oakwell, Mike&Jennie and 2hearts!!! We will eagerly await news from you tomorrow.

I'm going home now. Good night!

His sis, please update our info. Visa delivered Feb. 19 noon. By the way, for those who are granted the visa, you may file for refund of Pag-Ibig contributions and just show your visa to support your claim, plus some forms they need yu to fill up.....around one week processing...wow, some additional source of hidden wealth which I learned from my friends at Pag-Ibig.

If you buy tickets from Northwest flying out before March 15, you could get slack season rates. Try them at 841-8800.

Hope to have been of help.

Maria

K-1 & K-2s TIMELINE_____

* met May-05, Maria & sons Manila, Philippines - Richard & daughters Toledo, Ohio

* Richard move to WI Sept-05, exchange extended visits Oct, Nov & Dec (05) & Feb (06)

* K-1&2s on file @ NSC 3-6-06, case xfer to CSC 6-1-06

* touches 6-2&3&14&15&17, RFE (IMBRA) CSC letter sent 6-23-06, touches 7-3&5

* RFE express return to/@ CSC 7-14-06, more touches 7-24&25, 9-5&6, NOA2 email notice rcvd 9-6

* visit Philippines & China Sept-2006, again see Maria & more extended family

* NVC assigns Embassy Case# 10-6; 10-12 letter rcvd 10-16 (sent 10-12) NVC receipt of I-129f

* rcvd letter 10-31 Embassy has paperwork, phone & embassy website 12-13 shows 2-13-07 interview

* Pgk 4 rcvd 12-21, St. Lukes Extension exams/vaccinations 1-10&11

* Manila interview 2-13; Delbros text message to Maria 2-6 - visas rcvd 2-19

AOS & EAD TIMELINE______

* P.O.E. Minneapolis & reunited in Milwaukee airport 3-4

* wedding 3-10 Plover, WI, applied for Maria's SSN 3-28 @ local office

* I-693A done @ civil surgeon office 4-4, Maria's SS card rcvd 4-16,

* mailed AOS (Chicago) & EAD (Nebraska) paperwork 4-21

* rcvd USCIS receipts of paperwork 5-2, posted wedding pics on VJ 5-3

* Maria's AOS biometrics appointment 5-22, son's on 6-5, no update on EAD status yet

* rcvd AOS appointment 5-26, set for 7-9 in Bloomington,MN office

* applied for Maria's WI state ID 6-5 & card rcvd 6-11

* AOS approved @ 7-9 interview, told to expect green cards 5-30 days

* USCIS confirms approved A#s rcvd 7-14, 2 green cards rcd 7-23

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Quote: Yes, the embassy is closed because it is a US holiday. Where also hoping to hear something from Delbros tomorrow - that it is at least in route.

Our experience recently with Delbros was good. When the Delbros site updated to show that the VISA was released to Delbros from the Embassy, it was delivered the next day in Cagayan De Oro. I don't think the site updates are accurate on Delbros, so if it shows the Visa has been released, you can expect it more quickly than you would assume.

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A quick update from Oakwell in Manila. Mira and I just went over our docs for the 3rd time to make sure we had everything. Tomorrow is her interview and we would welcome your prayers for a successful conclusion. Congrats to everbody last week and good luck to Mike n Jennie and 2 hearts tomorrow. Maybe we will se each other in the line at the embassy.

I wish you the best, brother! You'll do fine! :star: Just be confident and be yourselves! :star:

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Quote: Yes, the embassy is closed because it is a US holiday. Where also hoping to hear something from Delbros tomorrow - that it is at least in route.

Our experience recently with Delbros was good. When the Delbros site updated to show that the VISA was released to Delbros from the Embassy, it was delivered the next day in Cagayan De Oro. I don't think the site updates are accurate on Delbros, so if it shows the Visa has been released, you can expect it more quickly than you would assume.

Wow! That is fast! For those who are unsure about the efficiency or reliability of Delbros - I'd recommend that you really look at the actual days the Visas are in transit. What has delayed some people in getting their Visas was not Delbros but because the Embassy had not yet released them.

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