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Hello everyone! Just trying to find a reliable shipper for a Jumbo (24x18x24) Balikbayan Box in Southern Arizona.

I've tried ABS-CBN StarKargo but I've found out that they are blacklisted for not paying PI tax and losing packages

enroute. Trying Aerobox Express in Casa Grande/Phoenix,AZ but not sure if they are reliable due to lack of reviews.

Anyone have any suggestions for legit places?

Time Line:

First Meeting Feb 2009

Dating Aug 14th 2010

Engaged Feb 2011

Married April 18th 2011

Sent I-130 June 27th 2011

Received NOA1 June 30th 2011

Completed NOA2 Aug 26th 2011

Paid AOS fee 12 Oct 2011

Paid IV fee 14 Oct 2011

Sent AOS/IV 26 Oct 2011

Case Complete 2 Nov 2011

Medical Exam 5 Dec 2011

USEM Interview (AP) 15 Dec 2011

Visa Approved 18 Jan 2012

Visa Received 21 Jan 2012

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X Factor Grand Master

X Factor   1,110

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Check this link

http://www.untwistedvortex.com/shipping-boxes-philippines/

Sent I-129 Application to VSC 2/1/12
NOA1 2/8/12
RFE 8/2/12
RFE reply 8/3/12
NOA2 8/16/12
NVC received 8/27/12
NVC left 8/29/12
Manila Embassy received 9/5/12
Visa appointment & approval 9/7/12
Arrived in US 10/5/2012
Married 11/24/2012
AOS application sent 12/19/12

AOS approved 8/24/13

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Topic has been moved from Off-Topic to the Philippines Regional forum as a more appropriate forum in which to get the requested information

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Tintin and Mike   127

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We've been using Golden Bell Express here in San Diego and it takes 6 weeks to get to Luzon for $55. I don't know about your area, good luck!

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K1
05/22/12 - Mailed I-129F
08/17/12 - Approved I-129F NOA2 (85 days)
11/19/12 - Approved Visa!! (179 days)
12/01/12 - POE Honolulu, HI
12/21/12 - Wedding Day!
AOS, EAD and AP
01/05/13 - Mailed I-485, I-765 and I-131
01/09/13 - USCIS accepted case and received text
01/11/13 - Cashed check
01/08/13 - Received NOA1
01/18/13 - Received Biometrics Appointment Notice
01/22/13 - Early Biometrics Walk-in (scheduled Feb 7)
01/27/13 - We're pregnant!!
02/04/13 - Received Appointment Notice
03/04/13 - Approved EAD and AP (58 days)
03/12/13 - Received EAD and AP combo card
03/12/13 - Interview and Approved GC (63 days)
03/20/13 - Received Green Card

10/3/13 - Baby #1 arrived

2/17/14 - Pregnant again! LOL

10/20/14 - Baby #2 arrived
ROC
01/09/15 - Mailed I-751

01/12/15 - NOA

01/16/15 - Received NOA Letter

01/20/15 - Mailed DMV 1yr Extension

02/05/15 - Received Biometrics Letter

02/09/15 - Early Bio (Walk-IN)

02/19/15 - Biometrics Appointment

06/15/15 - Approved
06/15/15 - Card Ordered and Mailed

08/22/15 - Card Received

N-400 on or after 12/15/15



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cardilene   26

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http://www.atlasshippers.com/outlets.php

Been using them for years, and never encountered any problem,...

Good luck,..

PD ~ June 18, 2009

IMMIGRANT VISA APPROVED ~ March 15, 2012

VISA ON HAND ~ March 21, 2012

TOUCHDOWN California ~ April 8, 2012

GREEN CARD ON HAND ~ April 27, 2012

DMV Written ~ May 1, 2012 (passed TAKE 1)

DMV Actual ~ May 21, 2012 (passed TAKE 1)

California Driver's License ON HAND - June 11, 2012

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PINAY_BB   0

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Thank you all for the input, greatly appreciated! :thumbs:

Time Line:

First Meeting Feb 2009

Dating Aug 14th 2010

Engaged Feb 2011

Married April 18th 2011

Sent I-130 June 27th 2011

Received NOA1 June 30th 2011

Completed NOA2 Aug 26th 2011

Paid AOS fee 12 Oct 2011

Paid IV fee 14 Oct 2011

Sent AOS/IV 26 Oct 2011

Case Complete 2 Nov 2011

Medical Exam 5 Dec 2011

USEM Interview (AP) 15 Dec 2011

Visa Approved 18 Jan 2012

Visa Received 21 Jan 2012

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southcalhog Proficient

southcalhog   43

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Is there a "LBC" in your Area?

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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ilovehim30   34

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try FOREX my relatives have been using that for years.its fast and reliable

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Star Kargo is NOT blacklisted. The term "blacklisted" was used by a rival of ABS-CBN (GMA) in a news story. Makes you wonder...

Filipino Customs (DTI) put several forwarders on a list that

In actuality, there was one "rogue" agent in the midwest that caused problems. I hear that will be solved soon. All other locations, including Star Kargo in Arizona, are fine and trustworthy. You have a big name company backing ABS-CBN Star Kargo, so rest assured things will get resolved and service will always be top-notch from these guys.

Even Alas is suing GMA for false reporting

http://filamstar.net/index.php?id=5001

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I've been using LBC where I live

K2 ROC Time line
08/31/11 - package sent to CSC
09/02/11 - package delivered(Labor day weekend)
09/07/11 - check cashed
09/21/11 - requested NOA replacement
09/29/11 - received replacement of NOA(no NOA date)
02/03/12 - email received card production ordered!!!
02/09/12 - GC received
N-400 Time line
09/05/12 - package sent to Phoenix AZ
09/07/12 - package received
09/10/12 - NOA sent
09/11/12 - check cashed, email and text received
09/13/12 - biometrics sent
09/14/12 - received NOA(took 4 days to received!!!)
09/15/12 - biometrics letter received
09/26/12 - finger print done
09/28/12 - placed in line for an interview schedule
11/21/12 - interview scheduled
11/28/12 - received interview letter
12/26/12 - INTERVIEW DAY at 2pm
12/31/12 - scheduled for oath ceremony
01/17/13 - OATH CEREMONY

I-30 Petition for Father

6/23/16 - sent application

6/29/16 - NOA1

8/03/16 - NOA2

9/19/16 - NVC approved notice thru email

9/25/16 - AOS fee paid online

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