Fees everywhere ... now BPI

[EllisAndRenz 193]

4 minutes ago, payxibka said:

there could be confusion between the market exchange rate and the Embassy exchange rate which is "paddded" to include any "fee" for BPI

 

One thing I have learned is that ALL filipinos know exactly what the peso/dollar rate is on a daily basis

 

 

That theory actually makes sense.

My fiance *ALWAYS* uses 50 to 1 for exchange rate.  Even when it's different.  (Even when it's NOT in her favor.)  It's annoying.

[icanbenobody 187]

7 minutes ago, EllisAndRenz said:

Yes, I had her go to print the slip.  Then she went to BPI bank to pay Visa application.  They took the slip.  They took the money.  They charged an extra "fee" for taking the money (which she had and didn't ask me for).  

 

 

Thats normal..they usually charge an extra but not too much. It could just be a dollar or two.

 

Were so confuse here..so you guys already scheduled the interview?

 

What is this p3 about?

 

If youre just asking about the visa fee and the extra charge thats completely normal.

 

And your fiance might just misunderstood the teller.. bank in pinas usually offer people who who go to their branch to open a bank account and they do/say everything they can so you will open an account with them. 

 

If you have your interview scheduled and already paid the visa application fee then you guys are ok.. ignore the bpi they are not an immigration officer to deny your visa 😂😂

 

If theres a mail coming then just wait for it and see what it would say.

 

Good luck!

[icanbenobody 187]

1 minute ago, EllisAndRenz said:

That theory actually makes sense.

My fiance *ALWAYS* uses 50 to 1 for exchange rate.  Even when it's different.  (Even when it's NOT in her favor.)  It's annoying.

Sounds like me haha 50 is the easiest number to think when it comes to exchange rate but im aware that it could change. 😂

[payxibka 10,044]

2 minutes ago, EllisAndRenz said:

That theory actually makes sense.

My fiance *ALWAYS* uses 50 to 1 for exchange rate.  Even when it's different.  (Even when it's NOT in her favor.)  It's annoying.

Todays market rate is 52.61/$1.00

 

[Ramona M 23]

2 hours ago, gregcrs2 said:

If you are moaning and groaning about fees this early in the process, you will be doing some serious moaning and groaning about fees later!  

That's for sure! 

[icanbenobody 187]

2 minutes ago, Ramona M said:

That's for sure! 

We dont have to criticize the OP..we are here to help and im sure they are aware of the future circumstances. He already mentioned it.

 

OP is just confuse about the payments,opening a bank account which bank seems threatened them that they will get denied if they dont open one lol

 

I still want to know about the p3 that OP mention though.. i never heard about the p3 in k1 maybe it's new? I dunno

 

 

[payxibka 10,044]

30 minutes ago, EllisAndRenz said:

Neither one of us got an e-mail in spite of email being on file.  I think that's the letter she got.  I'll have her photo and send it to me.  

I just learned how to schedule from the embassy web-site and we did that.  

You need to visit the Philippines regional forum for understanding the Manila process better 

[Ramona M 23]

14 minutes ago, icanbenobody said:

We dont have to criticize the OP..we are here to help and im sure they are aware of the future circumstances. He already mentioned it.

 

OP is just confuse about the payments,opening a bank account which bank seems threatened them that they will get denied if they dont open one lol

 

I still want to know about the p3 that OP mention though.. i never heard about the p3 in k1 maybe it's new? I dunno

 

 

I'm agreeing with you about those fees,  that's just the beginning 🙄🙄🙄! Packet 3 is an emailed checklist (depending on the embassy)of things that are required for the interview....

[EllisAndRenz 193]

15 minutes ago, payxibka said:

You need to visit the Philippines regional forum for understanding the Manila process better 

I've been trying to find it.  Link?  Sorry.

 

[payxibka 10,044]

6 minutes ago, EllisAndRenz said:

I've been trying to find it.  Link?  Sorry.

 

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

 

One member has a website that is fairly accurate as well

http://visaconnection-philippines.com/

Edited January 18, 2019 by payxibka

[EllisAndRenz 193]

39 minutes ago, icanbenobody said:

Thats normal..they usually charge an extra but not too much. It could just be a dollar or two.

 

Were so confuse here..so you guys already scheduled the interview?

 

What is this p3 about?

 

If youre just asking about the visa fee and the extra charge thats completely normal.

 

And your fiance might just misunderstood the teller.. bank in pinas usually offer people who who go to their branch to open a bank account and they do/say everything they can so you will open an account with them. 

 

If you have your interview scheduled and already paid the visa application fee then you guys are ok.. ignore the bpi they are not an immigration officer to deny your visa 😂😂

 

If theres a mail coming then just wait for it and see what it would say.

 

Good luck!

Thank you for the kind reply.  

The P3 was probably a mis-understanding on my part.  I'll update when I find out.

 

[EllisAndRenz 193]

5 minutes ago, payxibka said:

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

 

One member has a website that is fairly accurate as well

http://visaconnection-philippines.com/

Thank you for this !

[Janski 4]

Oh well, where ever and whatever you do converts to fees, fees and more fees... Live in America and you'll  have more dues to pay! It's just the start of the journey so better brace yourself for more fees!

[juggy_11 18]

3 hours ago, EllisAndRenz said:

I ship a package (at expense) and there is a fee at the door for delivery.  (1000 peso).  The embassy ships her P3 packet, and they charge fee for delivery (500 peso). 

She pays Visa fee at the bank, and the bank charge her 500 pesos. 

 

Why so many fees?

 

Also the bank teller told her she needs to open a bank account or they will deny the visa.  (She doesn't have a bank account)

 

Do I need to have her open a bank account?   Why was none of this ever explained before?  (I am very concerned about this bank account requirement)

 

 

Because in the Philippines there are fees everywhere. 

 

There's even a fee to use the public restroom (CR) on some places. 

[icanbenobody 187]

1 hour ago, Ramona M said:

I'm agreeing with you about those fees,  that's just the beginning 🙄🙄🙄! Packet 3 is an emailed checklist (depending on the embassy)of things that are required for the interview....

This one is from Philippines and i recently came here in the US with k1 visa too so i know most of the process as i process it myself except the I129f.. never heard of p3.