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Gregory&Dyn   113

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Are you planning a trip to the Philippines to see your fiance in 2016? If so, and you find yourselves looking for something exotically different, fun, and inexpensive...

I would strongly suggest a short flight to the Central Visayas in Bohol.

Bohol is a beautiful, tropical resort island with gorgeous white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, island hopping, reef diving, dolphins and much more. The best part is, it is NOT touristy. It is a hidden gem among the over 7000 islands in the Philippines. In many ways it is like stepping back in time. Home to several 600+ year old churches, Bohol is also where you will find the famous Chocolate Hills. (see links below).

My fiance and her father run a small tourist business where they provide day long tours for just about $25 (that's total for you and your fiance). The tour includes gorgeous views of the jungle, a visit to the tarsier sanctuary, a jungle river cruise where you will meet an indigenous tribe, a trip to the Chocolate Hills and more. Even the resorts (on the connecting island of Panglao) are very inexpensive. You can stay at a private beach resort for less than $30 per night. My fiance's father also provides transportation between the airport and the resort. They are kind and generous people. Connect with me before your visit and I will personally see they take very good care of you. My fiance, Dyn, will be your personal escort during the tour. Who knows, you might even be invited back to the family home for a home cooked meal.

MY (Future) FATHER IN LAW (Tour Guide Information) http://imgur.com/a/WAwIE

WELCOME TO BOHOL http://www.bohol.ph/

66 THINGS TO DO IN BOHOL http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g294259-Bohol_Island_Bohol_Province_Visayas-Vacations.html

AIRASIA (for direct flights from Manila to Tagbilaran) http://www.airasia.com/ot/en/home.page?cid=1

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MEETING

12 March 2012: Met Dyn at a coffee shop in Kuwait

Summer 2012: I returned home to the U.S. to prepare a way for Dyn

Fall 2014: Dyn returns home to Philippines after seven years in Kuwait

ANNULMENT

February 2014: Engaged while I visited Philippines

March 2014: Officially hired attorney and filed for Dyn's annulment in Bohol, Philippines

December 2015: Bohol District Court issues decision in our favor

December 2015: Judge sends transcript of his decision to OSG for processing

February 05 2016: OSG returned receipt and approval to district court in Bohol. CoF to be issued end of second week in February

February 09 2016: Dyn is presented with the Entry of Judgment and her Certificate of Finality via the local court.

February 15 2016: LCR issues annotated marriage certificate, and necessary documents are forwarded to the NSO / PSA visa LBC

April 19 2016: Received CENOMAR and Annotated MC from PSA via private courier. DONE! COMPLETE! FINISHED! OFFICIAL!

I-129F / K1 VISA APPLICATION PROCESS

April 04 2016: I-129F sent to Texas Lockbox via USPS Priority Mail

April 12 2016: Email from USCIS acceptance confirmation

April 17 2016: Official NOA1 hard copy received

July 12 2016: NOA2 Approval hard copy received

July 14 2016: Post Decision Activity email from USCIS

THE LONG WAIT (USCIS misplaced approved petition)

September 16 2016: NVC received approved I-129F petition and assigns case number

INTERVIEW / MEDICAL PROCESS

October 04 2016: Day 1 of medical at SLEC in Manila

October 05 2016: Psychiatric evaluation off-site due to psychological incapacity annulment (10 hour eval with 800 question profile test)

October 13 2016: CFO Seminar completed successfully and certificate awarded (CFO stamp not issued until visa is presented).

October 20 2016: Return to SLEC complete psychological evaluation with resident psychologist (less than ten minutes)

October 21 2016: Vaccination day at SLEC (medical finally complete)

October 25 2016: Visa interview at USEM in Manila (APPROVED)

HOMECOMING

November 19 2016: Dyn's arrival at POE Dulles IAD in Washington DC

December 01 2016: Married

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Greenbaum   12,258

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This is a must see island in The Philippines. It's a short hop on a speed boat from Cebu and the island is beautiful. And to think the personal guided tours from a fellow VJ'er will be special. Been there and was one of my favorite destinations. You can't go wrong.

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Gregory&Dyn   113

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UPDATE

My apologies. i misquoted the tour package price. Even so, it's still a wonderful value.

Price for 2 is not $25 as originally posted. Actual price is p2,000 ($42) up to three people.

This is an all day tour offered by a fellow VJ'r.

The same wonderful service, family-friendly atmosphere and personal care haven't changed.

MEETING

12 March 2012: Met Dyn at a coffee shop in Kuwait

Summer 2012: I returned home to the U.S. to prepare a way for Dyn

Fall 2014: Dyn returns home to Philippines after seven years in Kuwait

ANNULMENT

February 2014: Engaged while I visited Philippines

March 2014: Officially hired attorney and filed for Dyn's annulment in Bohol, Philippines

December 2015: Bohol District Court issues decision in our favor

December 2015: Judge sends transcript of his decision to OSG for processing

February 05 2016: OSG returned receipt and approval to district court in Bohol. CoF to be issued end of second week in February

February 09 2016: Dyn is presented with the Entry of Judgment and her Certificate of Finality via the local court.

February 15 2016: LCR issues annotated marriage certificate, and necessary documents are forwarded to the NSO / PSA visa LBC

April 19 2016: Received CENOMAR and Annotated MC from PSA via private courier. DONE! COMPLETE! FINISHED! OFFICIAL!

I-129F / K1 VISA APPLICATION PROCESS

April 04 2016: I-129F sent to Texas Lockbox via USPS Priority Mail

April 12 2016: Email from USCIS acceptance confirmation

April 17 2016: Official NOA1 hard copy received

July 12 2016: NOA2 Approval hard copy received

July 14 2016: Post Decision Activity email from USCIS

THE LONG WAIT (USCIS misplaced approved petition)

September 16 2016: NVC received approved I-129F petition and assigns case number

INTERVIEW / MEDICAL PROCESS

October 04 2016: Day 1 of medical at SLEC in Manila

October 05 2016: Psychiatric evaluation off-site due to psychological incapacity annulment (10 hour eval with 800 question profile test)

October 13 2016: CFO Seminar completed successfully and certificate awarded (CFO stamp not issued until visa is presented).

October 20 2016: Return to SLEC complete psychological evaluation with resident psychologist (less than ten minutes)

October 21 2016: Vaccination day at SLEC (medical finally complete)

October 25 2016: Visa interview at USEM in Manila (APPROVED)

HOMECOMING

November 19 2016: Dyn's arrival at POE Dulles IAD in Washington DC

December 01 2016: Married

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UPDATE

My apologies. i misquoted the tour package price. Even so, it's still a wonderful value.

Price for 2 is not $25 as originally posted. Actual price is p2,000 ($42) up to three people.

This is an all day tour offered by a fellow VJ'r.

The same wonderful service, family-friendly atmosphere and personal care haven't changed.

Bookmarked. We have almost 2 months a year off and are always looking for nice places to visit

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delish   29

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Planning to go to Bohol when I go home next year to marry gf/wifey. Will definitely check those places.

my F2B journey click here ---> http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/564403-my-f2b-journey/

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Hank_   9,173

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UPDATE

My apologies. i misquoted the tour package price. Even so, it's still a wonderful value.

Price for 2 is not $25 as originally posted. Actual price is p2,000 ($42) up to three people.

This is an all day tour offered by a fellow VJ'r.

The same wonderful service, family-friendly atmosphere and personal care haven't changed.

Still a good deal

Hank

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