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maning   36

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I'll be attending with my fiancee her visa interview on November 23, 2011. I plan to arrive in The Philippines on November 21, so we plan to spend at least 3-4 days in Manila. I'm trying to look for nice, clean, budget friendly hotels or pension houses. I'm looking to spend under ( or close to) 2000 pesos a night. Main requirements... it should have free WiFi, close enough to the US Embassy, and not in a bad area.

We'll probably end up splurging a little once we get approved lol... reward for growing through this stressful visa process.

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US Embassy In Manila, The Philippines

I-129F Sent: 2011-04-25

I-129F NOA1: 2011-04-26

I-129F NOA2: 2011-09-29

NVC Received:2011-09-29

NVC Left: 2011-10-18

Consulate Received: 2011-11-03

Packet 3 Received: 2011-11-07

Interview Date: 2011-11-23

Interview Result: Approved!

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Here is a link to a thread that is pinned-about hotels near the Embassy and St.Lukes.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/328357-h0tels-in-manila/

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City State Tower Hotel is a nice budget hotel, but I'm not sure about the wifi.

The Hyatt Hotel and Casino is a great place to splurge, and it's also near the Embassy.

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southcalhog   43

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Hotel soriente

Hotel Soriente! I 2nd That!:thumbs:

Sent NOA1 April 30th 2011

received May 2nd 2011

NOA1 Notice Date:May 4th 2011

NOA 2 txt/ email on july 18th 2011

NOA 2 received in Mail July 20th dated July 18th 2011

NOA2 in "74" days!

NO RFE

Personal issue in the Philippines

Medical Exam: March 22nd 2012

Medical Cleared on March 23rd 2012

Interview Date:April 16th, 2012......PASSED

Arrival Los Angeles California: July 7th 2012.

Marriage September 7th 2012 at San Bernardino County Hall of Records

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My wife is staying at the Cherry Blossoms hotel right now which is right next to St. Lukes and about a 10 min walk to the embassy she said it is pretty nice and has Wi-Fi and free breakfast every morning. It cost 1,700 a night there which is pretty decent for that area. I would recommend this hotel.

2/13/2010: Met in Korea

1/21/2011: Married in Tacloban City

USCIS (135 days)

2/23/2011: sent I-130 and I-129f

3/6/2011: received NOA1 for I-130

3/16/2011: received NOA1 for I-129f

6/17/2011: received NOA2 for I-130 and I-129f

NVC(74 Days)

7/18/2011: NVC received and case number assigned

7/20/2011: NVC Administratively closes I-129f

7/30/2011: emailed DS-3032

8/24/2011: FINALLY received AOS Fee and PAID also sent DS-3032 for the third time (PAID on 8/25)

8/26/2011: Received DS-3032 Acceptance email

9/01/2011: Received IV fee and paid (PAID on 9/02)

9/07/2011: Delivered I-864 and DS-230 to NVC (mailed on 9/06/2011)

9/12/2011: RFE For using expired DS-230 found here on VJ

9/19/2011: Sent to NVC new DS-230 and Japanese police clearance

9/23/2011: Case Complete

Manila Consulate(39 days)

9/30/2011: Manila Consulate receives Case and Schedules interview

11/02/2011: Medical at St. Lukes Medical Extension Center 11/03/2011-Medical Finished and everything is GOOD!

11/08/2011: Interview scheduled at Manila Consulate-Approved

11/15/2011: Visa in Hand

11/19/2011: POE Atlanta

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maning   36

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Thanks guys! My fiancee will have her medical on Tuesday and she booked a room at Ralph Anthony Suites. I guess it's new judging by pictures and having very little info/reviews on it, but was recommended by a friend of her's. I told her to check out Hotel Soriente, Cherry Blossoms, and a few others while she's doing her medical.

Vermont Service Center

US Embassy In Manila, The Philippines

I-129F Sent: 2011-04-25

I-129F NOA1: 2011-04-26

I-129F NOA2: 2011-09-29

NVC Received:2011-09-29

NVC Left: 2011-10-18

Consulate Received: 2011-11-03

Packet 3 Received: 2011-11-07

Interview Date: 2011-11-23

Interview Result: Approved!

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LarryandChristine   1

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Lotus Garden Hotel..Near St. Luke's, US embassy and Robinson's mall. They have high speed wifi and free breakfast.

"In dreams and in love there are no impossibilities."

*USCIS*

02/15/2010-Met online

03/15/2010-Met in person & got engaged

03/30/2010-Wedding day!woohoo!

11/09/2010-I-130 package sent

11/17/2010-NOA 1 received

04/19/2011-NOA 2 received

*NVC*

05/04/2011-NVC case # assigned

05/26/2011-IV & AOS fee paid

07/26/2011-AOS & IV package sent to NVC

09/14/2011-Received interview date from NVC

*ST.LUKE'S*

09/19/2011-Medical exam -First day

09/20/2011-2nd day-Bad news-told to have the Sputum Test

10/3-5/2011-Sputum Test for 3 days!!!

12/06/2011-Sputum Smears-all negative!Thanks God!

*US EMBASSY*

12/12/2011-Interview date-VISA approved!

12/24/2011-Visa on hand

12/28/2011-Arrived in the USA,POE Detroit

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:rofl:

Lotus Garden Hotel..Near St. Luke's, US embassy and Robinson's mall. They have high speed wifi and free breakfast.

He arrived two days ago... as related to this side of the world interview was yesterday as its the 24th now in the Phils ....

sorry but I had to laugh.

Hank

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Hotel Soriente is the best I've found for the money (1700/nt last summer). Good size rooms, near the embassy and St. Luke's, other attractions around, BBQ chicken stand, convenience store & supermarket right out front. www.hotelsoriente.com

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Consulate: Manila, Philippines

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2010-03-08 NOA1

2010-03-09 Check Cashed

2010-03-10 Case "touched"

2010-04-13 Case "touched"

2010-04-15 NOA2

2010-04-21 NVC Received

2010-06-01 K-1 Interview at US Embassy Manila

2010-06-08 Visa Issued

2010-07-08 POE: San Francisco, CA

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2010-09-24 Sent AOS Package (I-185, I-765)

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2010-10-04 NOA (Notice of Receipt) date for I-485 & I-765

2010-10-07 Touch

2010-12-22 Biometrics

2010-12-22 I-485 Interview at Anchorage, AK

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2011-01-10 Green Card Received

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2011-07-02 Return from Philippines to US

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southcalhog   43

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Hotel Soriente is the best I've found for the money (1700/nt last summer). Good size rooms, near the embassy and St. Luke's, other attractions around, BBQ chicken stand, convenience store & supermarket right out front. www.hotelsoriente.com

I Agree Totally!!!:thumbs::thumbs:

Sent NOA1 April 30th 2011

received May 2nd 2011

NOA1 Notice Date:May 4th 2011

NOA 2 txt/ email on july 18th 2011

NOA 2 received in Mail July 20th dated July 18th 2011

NOA2 in "74" days!

NO RFE

Personal issue in the Philippines

Medical Exam: March 22nd 2012

Medical Cleared on March 23rd 2012

Interview Date:April 16th, 2012......PASSED

Arrival Los Angeles California: July 7th 2012.

Marriage September 7th 2012 at San Bernardino County Hall of Records

Preparing for AOS

"I Wholly disapprove of what you say, But I will defend to the death, Your RIGHT to say it"

" _ Volitaire- "

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