Brandon+Roslyn

Yeah i just flew on Delta for 3 separate flights.. Manila to Tokyo, Tokyo to Honolulu, Honolulu to LA. 30 hours total but that is because it was the cheapest possible flight they had. Delta is a very nice airline. Comfortable planes, good service and good food.

Cheers! Im also from HB! Also, I agree with your post. Its kind of ignorant to make plans based on a hunch..

I agree with that statement, haha....

I second AND third this statement. Bulad is such strong potent stench.. I cant stand it. I get rather sour everytime my wife fries it in the house. Then she tells me "I think this is very old because my mouth is itchy".. I think to myself "Why? Why would you consume something like that?" Its salty enough to make me feel like im going to have a stroke after 2 pieces.

CONGRATS!! :dance:

Yeah, my wife doesnt eat it either. I have tasted the juice, i stay the hell away from the embryo though. I have tried the pigs blood however. Not bad.

Nairobi, Kenya

In my case the lady at SLEC told me on my pulmonary evaluation (after I got the negative result of the 3-day sputum test) that I don't need to go to the scheduled interview (July 10) because they will re schedule it for me if I pass the 2 month culture. Im on my 2nd week now hoping not to get a call from them.

I'm planning to re schedule it myself when I'm done with my culture though.

Yes that correct they reschedule your interview after you clear the medical exam, or you can choose to do it yourself. But you are supposd to cancel your interview if you have one scheduled before you go to SLEC. When my wife went, they told her they were gonna do it, we called the next day to make sure and they hadnt done anything and the girl said its better if we do it. You will get an interview sooner most likely if you do it yourself.

Does Rover want to apply for a tourist visa?

It sounds like it would be a pain is the a$$ and expensive process. You probably will need to have the dog vaccinated and then put in quarantine in the US until they clear the dog of rabies and disease.

$3k is nuts the average ticket from the USA to the philippines round trip is about $1,300 usd Try here, http://www.hipmunk.com/

i know, thats insane! i have flown back and fourth 4 times already and never payed more than 1000 dollars. Even flying PAL. But they give it to you good if you dont reserve at least a month or so in advance. The only reason i was looking at PAL is because i had an open ended ticket that i didnt know expired june 21st . That information would have been great when i cancelled my return flight when i got here.

well the best i could find was 850 per adult and 100 for the baby. so we are getting out of here for 1800 total. 2 layovers, one in japan one in honolulu, but hey, at least we will get home eventually! Thanks to everyone for your help! Be home on thursday! :dance:

Sorry to hear that you have to undergo the sputum tests.. we had to do the same thing and it was so discouraging. Keep your heads up!

Yes its 3 days for the sputum exam, if that is negative they proceed with the 8 week culture test. If the culture is positive they will call you and tell you to come back to start treatment, usually 6 months. If they dont call you then its negative(except for some rare occasions that I have heard of). Also, you need to cancel the interview on your own, SLEC doesn't do it. Then when you are done you should reschedule it yourself, you will get one sooner. Hope this helps!

need some info, my son is 7 years old i know he don't need to attend this CFO seminar but i still need to register him. where im going to register him?do i need to go the CFO seminar location or i can do it in the airport before departure?

The following Filipino emigrants may be allowed to register with the CFO-NAIA Desk Office:

* Filipino spouses and other partners previously granted permanent residence status in the country of destination

* Filipino spouses and other partners of foreign nationals who have completed the pre-departure counseling requirements, as evidenced by a genuine counseling certificate

* Filipino emigrants exempted from attending the PDOS or peer counseling under special circumstances

* Filipino emigrants with permanent residence visa issued abroad who will be exiting from the Philippines

* Emigrants whose visas will expire within three (3) working days of their issuance

* Other emigrants under meritorious circumstances, as may be approved by the Executive Director or the duly authorized representative

You can also always call and ask. NAIA Office: (+632) 879-5685. They will be able to tell you if the child qualifies for registration at the airport. Otherwise you will have to go to the main office in Manila or Cebu. Info is on their website. www.cfo.gov.ph

Its for a 2 month old, plus me and my wife, and yes, they charge for infants, PAL charges 25% of the adult ticket price for inlap, 80% for in seat.. thanks for all the recommendations, been looking like crazy. Havent found anything that is legitimately under 1000. But thats what i get for only getting the tickets a week in advance.

Just wanted to see if there was anyone with experience in using a reliable travel agent( either here in PH or there in States ) to get special promos going from Manila to LAX. Most specifically the "First Time Immigrant" promo fare that seems to good to be true. Anyone with experience with this? A ticket directly from PAL for my wife and baby is almost $3,000.. and i need one also . Any insight and recommendations would be just peachy. Thanks!

El Toro, CA

I got my NOA2 Jan 5th, finished with NVC in March. Would have had the visa then, but we had to undergo the sputum exam at St. Lukes which pushed us back 2 months. Then my daughter was born and had to get CRBA and passport, which took another month. Visa in hand yesterday. Leaving for LAX next wednesday! Hope your journey goes smoother than mine did!

Inglewood, CA

Thanks

Welcome!

Chances are that you will have to produce these documents at the time of interview, if you don't receive an RFE. Be on the safe side, and in the meantime request tax transcripts from the IRS in case, you receive a RFE. Tax transcripts are preferred over copies of 1040.

Good luck!

Abu Dhabi, UAE

I was the sponsor of my fiancé . The latest tax return I submitted was a joint return with my ex-wife. I only included my W2 but was never question about it being a joint return.

Because you included a w2 along with it. Im just telling my experience and what the CO told me.

CONGRATS!!!!!!

Hi, I just had my interview and I also had my dad as a Joint Sponsor and they told me that they didnt accept joint tax returns because my dad is the only one listed as a Joint Sponsor. I asked "what about w2's?" the CO told me that is OK. Copies of the w2's are fine also. Thats all I had.

This is the contact info for the Immigrant Visa Unit at the embassy. Just make sure you have the case # and they will tell you if it has been printed yet and when they will send it out. They sent me an email with the 2GO tracking number and all that once they sent it. Expect 7-10 business days before delivery. 2GO will text you when its ready for delivery.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3023/contact-us.html

For inquiries on a specific case, please call the Immigrant Visa (IV) inquiry line at (632) 301-2000, extension 5184 or 5185 during normal business hours, except between 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m.

what do you mean by that? your fiancee already had a recent nbi but no aka on it that is why the embassy asked for a new one with aka?!

omg! please answer me because my nbi doesnt have aka on it so i am worried if it cause me delay because my interview is on tuesday!

Yes. If you are known by any other names other than the name on your birth certificate, then it needs to be included on the NBI Clearance. For example my wife had her maiden name and her married name on hers. If your not married then just the name as it appears on your birth certificate should be fine.