Blue Bianchi

That's correct!

that vid is wrong.. Knife and fork are around the wrong way... lol joking joking. I'm left handed so I must ALWAYS "do it wrong" Everything else I do though...

For Filipinos, it's a fork and spoon

So cute! I brought my cat here from Manila, so I don't think I'll be much help. But I hope your sweeties travel comfortably

So cute! I brought my cat here from Manila, so I don't think I'll be much help. But I hope your sweeties travel comfortably

Did the plumbing issue start in August 2012 and they just released the notification now?

Hello Blue!

To answer your question, they are currently reside in Pateros (Sta Ana Barangay). They are attending a private pre-school in San Pedro called the San Pedro PECEP Center. The boys are doing very well academically. The youngest is on the Honor every period. I live in a very diverse community. I am not sure how many young filipino children reside in my communtity but there are alot of Asian children (Chinese, Japanese, Indian, etc...) and other minority groups here. There is a very good charter school that is part the of school district which they could attend but the public here is very good because of it strong ties to the university in my community.

Hi Michael,

I think they will do fine. It seems that the younger kids immigrate, the easier they transition. It's also great that you live in a diverse place. My very best wishes to you and your new family!

BBianchi

Mabouby! I'm in the Denver area too! Hope you enjoyed the snow this weekend!

BBianchi

Hope you have a smooth journey. Mine was pretty quick until march 5th when it was updated to testing/interview and its still there.

Osita,

I would like to know how you are getting on as well. Any progress on your case?

BBianchi

Congratulations!

just got my biometric in the mail! its for 04/12 ! YaaaaaY

but the oficce is only 20 min away! so ill try a walk-in tomorrow!

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03.08.2013 (Day 0) - Sent off I-130,I-485, I-765

03.09.2013 (Day 1) - Package received by USCIS Chicago

03.16.2013 (Day 7) - Received NOA texts and emails

03.20.2013 (Day 11) - 3 NOA's hardcopies in the Mail!

03.25.2013 (Day 16) - Received Biometrics appointment letter for 04/12/2013 in Santa Rosa , CA

Thanks Mabouby! I hope your status is updated soon. Best of look and wishes of smooth processing

BBianchi

Hope you have a smooth journey. Mine was pretty quick until march 5th when it was updated to testing/interview and its still there.

Hi Michael,

Could you tell us more about the kind if education they had been getting in the Philippines? Were they going to public schools or private schools? What city or town do they come from? Are they at the top of their class or not so much?

The language of instruction in the Philippines is English and if they are still in grade school or high school, they will catch up with American peers in speaking and comprehension. But the learning curve will be steep and it will take them some time to adjust emotionally and socially.

You and your new wife will have to be supportive. It will make a huge difference too if you make the initiative to get to know Philippine culture. Get involved in communities where they can make friends with other young Filipino immigrants so they will know what what they are experiencing is common.

Blue Bianchi

Is there anyone from Denver,CO that received their interview e-notice/notice yet?

My case was updated to testing/interview on march 5th and still have not received any updates. I am just wondering if its because of my local office is busy or the MSC has not send it to my local office (Denver,Co) yet.

I'm a March Filer, but am interested in knowing as well.

Best,

Blue

Congrats!

Thanks Ally!

Congrats!

That's great news!

Successful walkin biometrics today. We tried it because my husband really didn't want to take off that Friday 04/05.

Hi all,

Sent my application today! Whew! I thought I was going to have to join the April 2013 Filers! Now the waiting starts.

Cheers,

Blue Bianchi

Thanks Tash! Looking forward to sending the papers tomorrow. Putting together the thing felt like a second job!

Glad to see everyone's progress! Makes this whole thing more bearable.

Blue Bianchi

Hey Blue,

Cool name, glad ur sending off those papers soon and welcome to March Filers. Good Luck!

Hi everyone!

Just sealed my application packet a few minutes ago. Gah! I'm glad my husband was there to double check everything. We did some last tweaks on the cover letters and he caught some documents that were missing. I'm sending it off tomorrow and will be glad to not think about this for a while.

Hope everyone is doing well and getting all those notices you are waiting for

Blue Bianchi

Hi everyone!

I'm sending mine off in a day or two. Just want to double- and tripple-check everything. Very appreciative of these forums. Makes me feel less anxious. Thanks everyone for sharing your journeys

Blue Bianchi