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Hi all,

My wife is almost done with her requirements. One thing we are now trying to research is, how to transfer her savings from the philippines to the US.

Does anyone know what the best way to do this? She definitely doesn't want to travel with the money, as that is very dangerous.

What are our options?

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Casey_Ana   7

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Or just bring the ATM card with you and withdraw it there. idea9dv.gif

Just an option.. hehe!

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Does xoom transfer money from Philippines to US? I have used xoom many times but cannot find a way to send money to US.

Cashiers check? From what bank?

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Or just bring the ATM card with you and withdraw it there. idea9dv.gif

Just an option.. hehe!

Its an option, but it would be trouble to go through the exchange rate multiple times, as well as the foreign fees you would have to pay every time you would withdraw. Another thing is that it limits you to around 400 dollars a day.

Its my wife's savings so its a good amount of money.

Thanks for the help though.

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02/26/2013 - Sent I130 to Phoenix
02/27/2013 - Delivered to Phoenix
03/01/2013 - NOA1 by Text/Email Sent to NBC
03/04/2013 - Check for I130 Cashed.
03/06/2013 - Received Hard Copy of NOA1

04/08/2013 - Transferred to Local Office (San Diego, CA)

05/21/2013 - NOA2 (Online)

05/25/2013 - NOA2 Hard Copy

07/02/2013 - Received Case Number NVC (Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill)

07/07/2013 - Paid I-864

07/08/2013 - Sent DS-3032

07/09/2013 - Received Payment

07/22/2013 - Sent I-864 Package

07/22/2013 - Resent DS-3032 (ATTN: supervisor)

07/22/2013 - Received DS-3032

07/23/2013 - IV invoiced

07/23/2013 - DS-3032 Invoiced

07/23/2013 - DS-3032 Paid

07/25/2013 - IV payment recieved/coversheet available

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07/29/2013 - IV Delievered

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08/20/2013 - NVC recieved Checklist for I-864

08/23/2013 - Recieved False Checklist for (DS-3032, waiting for changes in I-864)

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Hank_   9,174

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Does xoom transfer money from Philippines to US? I have used xoom many times but cannot find a way to send money to US.

Cashiers check? From what bank?

I don't know if XOOM does transfers to the USA from the Phils... just a suggestion, maybe check their site.

As for what bank for a cashier's check, I would use the bank that currently has your money.

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Casey_Ana   7

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Its an option, but it would be trouble to go through the exchange rate multiple times, as well as the foreign fees you would have to pay every time you would withdraw. Another thing is that it limits you to around 400 dollars a day.

Its my wife's savings so its a good amount of money.

Thanks for the help though.

Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) or Wire Transfer is the best option. Lesser fee (I think) and safe bank to bank transaction.

Good luck on your journeys!

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I don't know if XOOM does transfers to the USA from the Phils... just a suggestion, maybe check their site.

As for what bank for a cashier's check, I would use the bank that currently has your money.

Yeah, Im not sure though if that bank operates internationally. Might have to open another account in the Philippines, preferably a bank that operates world wide like citibank or hsbc.

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USCIS Stage:
02/26/2013 - Sent I130 to Phoenix
02/27/2013 - Delivered to Phoenix
03/01/2013 - NOA1 by Text/Email Sent to NBC
03/04/2013 - Check for I130 Cashed.
03/06/2013 - Received Hard Copy of NOA1

04/08/2013 - Transferred to Local Office (San Diego, CA)

05/21/2013 - NOA2 (Online)

05/25/2013 - NOA2 Hard Copy

07/02/2013 - Received Case Number NVC (Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill)

07/07/2013 - Paid I-864

07/08/2013 - Sent DS-3032

07/09/2013 - Received Payment

07/22/2013 - Sent I-864 Package

07/22/2013 - Resent DS-3032 (ATTN: supervisor)

07/22/2013 - Received DS-3032

07/23/2013 - IV invoiced

07/23/2013 - DS-3032 Invoiced

07/23/2013 - DS-3032 Paid

07/25/2013 - IV payment recieved/coversheet available

07/26/2013 - I864 Delivered

07/26/2013 - IV Sent

07/29/2013 - IV Delievered

08/16/2013 - Recieved Checklist for I-864

08/20/2013 - NVC recieved Checklist for I-864

08/23/2013 - Recieved False Checklist for (DS-3032, waiting for changes in I-864)

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11/07/2013 - Interview

12/02/2013 - Visa Issued

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Hank_   9,174

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Yeah, Im not sure though if that bank operates internationally. Might have to open another account in the Philippines, preferably a bank that operates world wide like citibank or hsbc.

I don't know that a bank has to be international for the cashier's check.

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typo808   11

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One option for us here in is that we have a BDO and PNB in the US. We opened an account with my name OR her name. Then we'll just withdraw it here in the US for a small fee. If you do this, make sure it is your name OR her name, not AND. if you put AND, you will both need to present to do any bank transaction while at the bank.

Hope this helps

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PNB has a branch office in NYC. They may have one in CA as well. We access money deposited at PNB in PI directly through them. Of course the other international banks will have the same abilities and may be a bit easier. PNB can still be a hassle to deal with at times.

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Cashier's check would be the simplest and probably the cheapest solution. You can decide WHICH bank has the best exchange rate (it can matter if the amount is large), and either have the bank in the PI convert it to $ first, or do that over on the USA side. It will take a few days to clear once you get here, most likely, maybe up to 2 weeks.

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Just do a wire transfer.

Please keep in mind that some dates are only known after receipt of another document.
For example, the USPS Form 3811. The stamped receiving date was not know until the original Form 3811 was received on 07/13/2013 1:30 p/m CST.

07/05/2013 3:07 p/m CST I-129F pouch tendered to United States Postal Service in Houston, TX
07/09/2013 UNKNWN USPS Form 3811 / Signiture Receipt Card / Stamped and Received at USCIS Dallas Lockbox *
07/09/2013 UNKNWN USCIS / WEB SITE / receives petition and mails notice
07/12/2013 UNKNWN I-129F Check Presented to bank for payment
07/12/2013 2:51 p/m CST Text Message Received / G-1145 / I-129F Form / VSC - Documents sent to VSC
07/12/2013 2:51 p/m CST Email Received Received / G-1145 / I-129F Form / VSC - Documents sent to VSC
07/12/2013 UNKNWN I-129F Check coverted to ACH Payment to USCIS DALLAS PAYMENT
07/13/2013 1:30 p/m CST USPS Form 3811 / Signiture Receipt (GREEN) Card received from USCIS Dallas Lockbox *
07/13/2013 4:24 p/m CST USCIS / WEB SITE / Set up user account to track case status / https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/logon.do
07/15/2013 4:24 p/m CST USCIS / WEB SITE / Indicates "ACCEPTANCE"
07/16/2013 7:30 p/m CST USCIS / WEB SITE / Log in to check site / Indicates "INITIAL REVIEW"
07/17/2013 UNKNWN I-797C, Notice of Action (NOA1) / Received in mail today. (Notice Date : 07/11/2013, VSC) (Stamp date on envelope : 07/15/13)

* Advising case has been opened.
07/18/2013 8:31 p/m CST Email Received / USCIS / Advising Alien Registration Number has been changed
07/18/2013 8:35 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov
07/18/2013 8:31 p/m CST Email Received / USCIS / Advising Alien Registration Number has been changed
07/18/2013 8:35 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/07/2013 6:45 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/07/2013 6:47 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/07/2013 7:00 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/09/2013 6:30 p/m CST Email Received / USCIS / Case has been transfered from VSC

08/09/2013 UNKNWN I-797C, Notice of Action (NOAT) / Rcv'd in mail (Notice Date : 08/06/2013, VSC) (Stamp date on envelope : 08/07/2013)**

** Advising that the case has been transfered from VSC to TSC

08/09/2013 7:30 p/m CST USCIS / WEB STIE / Logged in to check site / Indicatted "INITIAL REVIEW

08/26/2013 8:45 p/m CST Email Recieved / USCIS / On 08/26/13, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E).

08/26/2013 8:47 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/26/2013 8:48 p/m CST USCIS / WEB STIE / Logged in to check site / Indicatted "POST DECISION ACTIVITY"

08/27/2013 7:15 a/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/27/2013 7:15 a/m CST Email Received / USCIS / On August 27, 2013, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing.

08/29/2013 UNKNWN I-797C, Notice of Action (NOA2) / Rcv'd in mail. (Notice Date : 08/26/2013) (Stamp date on env. : 08/27/18) / Advising i-129F has been APPROVED.

09/05/2013 UNKNWN Phone Call to NVC / Petition received and MNL Number issued

09/06/2013 15:58 EST Documents shipped out via DHL AWB 8774193982 ( http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/302190-dhl-tracking-from-nvc-to-us-embassy/ ) EXCELLANT

09/09/2013 10:45 MNL Documents rcvd at Embassy signed for L Bernardion

Summary : Date mailed : 07/05; Docs rcv'd USCIS : 07/09; NOA1 issued : 07/11; NOA2 issued : 08/26, NOA2 rcv'd in mail : 08/29; NVC Rcv'd : 09/05/; MNL Emby rcv'd docs : 09/09

Total Number of Days : 67 days (Mailing date of I-129F at U.S. Post Office to Receipt of documents in Manila Embassy)

Projected Dates (Not Actual Dates) : Based on research on VJ Website, other members statements, and documents going to VSC Service Center
07/18/13 : Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between December 11, 2013 and December 24, 2013

typo808 Explorer

typo808   11

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PNB has a branch office in NYC. They may have one in CA as well. We access money deposited at PNB in PI directly through them. Of course the other international banks will have the same abilities and may be a bit easier. PNB can still be a hassle to deal with at times.

That is so true! PNB is not the easiest to work with.

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