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    cheapest place to buy a ticket?

    in Philippines

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    Is it easy? What time did you go? I plan to go to the 2-5 pm one, hoping I can get a spot

    the seminar itself isn't difficult. i actually learned quite a bit. i attended the morning session and i got there around 3:30am. we stood in line for 3 hours straight. we were all ready to pass out by 6:30am when they opened the doors haha! those who got there around 6 or 7 am were able to attend the pm session. if you get there around noon, I don't think there will be available slots. do it asap and be done with it. i can do the embassy interview over and over but the cfo... it's a nightmare lol

    cheapest place to buy a ticket?

    in Philippines

    Posted · Edited by ella7883

    This is for MNL-ATL. Can my fiance book my flight for me? Would there be any problems?

    I'm flying MNL-ATL too! I got my ticket (one way) for $1,150. It's a little expensive than other flights that I saw maybe because I only have one stopover which is Narita, Japan. I used Kayak.com but all it did was route me to the Delta website hehe. I booked my own ticket but I don't think you're gonna have problems if your fiance will book your flight for you. But just to play it safe, let him send you a photocopy of his credit/debit card and a photocopy of his ID.

    Question regarding Medical Exam in Manila

    in Philippines

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    It took me 2 days to complete my medical exam. Came there at 8:30 then I got done with the urine test, blood test, immunization interview, visual acuity and vital signs at 9:45 am. waiting for the physical exam took forever. I had to come back at 1:30 pm then it was finally my turn at 3:30. got done with it in 10 or 15 minutes. came back the next day for my shots (they gave me 3) and results. 2nd day took 3 or 4 hours from start to finish. I stayed at Hotel Soriente. It was only a few meters away from SLEC.

    even if you'll be there at 3am, there is no guarantee that you'll get everything done in one day. it depends how straightforward or complicated your case is.

    Advance Chest X-Ray

    in Philippines

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    To lessen your worries a bit... I just had my medical last week.. I only have 1 lung and guess what.. I PASSED the medical! smile.png

    I don't know what to say... bless your heart! :) congrats on passing the medical exam.

    Sputum Test - Positive. Symptoms.Experience.

    in Philippines

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    Hi Ella,

    YEah I guess reading too much stuffs here really drive people crazy lol.I don't think we should worry about it if we are confident and we don't feel anything wrong.Lol my uncle told me I'm becoming like a crazy person worrying too much haha and it hit me cause there's really nothing we should worry about just wait for the time and result.

    Lucky you, you got an early interview I got feb 3 so my medical exam will be just around end of january.

    LEt me know what happens to your medical exam hehe.Don't worry girl you need to sleep better.Last night I slept so well it was like the best sleep Ive ever had in a long time lol.

    Yeah my boyfriend told me to stop reading stuff from the internet. i've been driving him crazy lol. I'll send you a message once I'm done with my medical exam :)

    Advance Chest X-Ray

    in Philippines

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    Lol, i'm paranoid too. I've been reading a lot about the SLEC medical and out of the hundreds of posts here, there is only one I found who said his fiancee had TB history/lung scar but passed the medical exam without doing the sputum test. A lot of people here underwent sputum test, and are mostly negative.

    I had an x-ray last month. It says it's clear, i have medical certificates too (all saying fit to travel/work) from 3 doctors cause I had a major lung surgery. But I am still nervous. I don't know what kind of x-ray SLEC uses and why they find so many people with spots on their lungs..I don't want to do the sputum test. I am far from Manila, I have a 3 year old son, I have work... I pray everything turns fine.. Good luck to all of us.

    I've been obsessing about this whole medical exam too and I can't wait to get done with it. My bf told me that I'm freaking him out and he is starting to think I have TB because I'm too worried about it hahaha! I bet if all three of us go together at the medical exam, we're not gonna do anything but scare the ####### out of each other LOL! Good luck to all of us and I hope our test results come out a-ok.

    I'm glad to know that I'm not the only person worried about this whole chest xray and sputum thingy. my bf thinks I'm crazy LOL.

    Advance Chest X-Ray

    in Philippines

    Posted

    Hi Everyone!

    I'm a little paranoid about what could go wrong with my medical. I've read other people needed to wait for 2 months for the sputum results because of some scars in the lungs. Anyway, I wanted to know if it's ok for me to get my chest X-Ray 2 weeks prior to my scheduled medical exam at SLEC.

    Anyone who has done it?

    I'm thinking of doing the same thing but just like what apple21 said, it's basically useless. this has been driving me nuts and I have to stop thinking that something is wrong with me lol. I don't have any of the symptoms of TB and I am not exposed to anyone with TB either so I am hoping that my xray result is clear.

    Sputum Test - Positive. Symptoms.Experience.

    in Philippines

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    Hi guys

    I just wanna ask to those of you who have had a positive sputum test result.What did you feel in your body before knowing your test result?Did you feel anything bad, signs and symptoms or speculations?Or was it very normal and you feel perfectly fine?

    I haven't done the medical yet but I just wanna prepare for it.I don't feel anything wrong with my body I feel perfectly fine and very healthy but I still worry cause if something comes up then the process of our petition will be longer and it's really so hard being apart for so long I'm sure everyone here knows how I feel.

    Thanks guys.Hope you can share your experiences.

    I've been very anxious about the medical exam too. Been reading about it (suspicious xray results/scars) and the more I read the more I get paranoid. I was thinking of getting a chest xray in advance for my own peace of mind but I reckon it'll be useless. It doesn't matter if your xray is clear from another clinic because SLEC will only consider their own tests. I don't think I have TB because I don't have any of the symptoms (sudden weight loss, cough that won't go away, loss of appetite, night sweats, chills, fever, chest pain, coughing up blood, blah blah blah), never had TB and I am not exposed to anyone suffering from the disease.

    Just like you I don't want any delays (I waited long enough!) so I can only hope for the best and try not to overthink it. I'll have my medical exam on Dec 17 and 18 so let's just say I won't be having a good night's sleep until then LOL. Good luck to us and I hope our results come out a-ok.

    NBI Clearance Renewal

    in Philippines

    Posted

    That's BS!!!!!!

    I'm pregnant and I don't want to fall in line at 4AM waaaah. I hate the NBI!!

    I went to NBI yesterday and I was told to come back today because their system is down. The lady told me that they don't do renewals anymore. Bummer! I'm planning to go in the afternoon (around 2 or 3) so I won't have to wait that loooooooooonnnggg. maybe you can go to one of the mall branches. I suggest you call the branch ahead of time, you'll never know, their system might be down and you'll end up wasting your time going there.

    http://www.nbiclearance.com/where-to-apply-nbi-clearance-location-complete-list-of-nbi-clearance-outlets-in-the-philippines

    That's BS!!!!!!

    I'm pregnant and I don't want to fall in line at 4AM waaaah. I hate the NBI!!

    I went to NBI yesterday and I was told to come back today because their system is down. The lady told me that they don't do renewals anymore. Bummer! I'm planning to go in the afternoon (around 2 or 3) so I won't have to wait that loooooooooonnnggg. maybe you can go to one of the mall branches. I suggest you call the branch ahead of time, you'll never know, their system might be down and you'll end up wasting your time going there.

    http://www.nbiclearance.com/where-to-apply-nbi-clearance-location-complete-list-of-nbi-clearance-outlets-in-the-philippines

    Emergency Situation

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    Good afternoon all and thank you for all of the advice and positive responses. I'm sorry to keep everyone in suspense but I needed some quiet time after an emotional past couple of days. As I said the reason I delayed bringing Kelly to the United States was I lost my job during the visa process. I still haven't found work (I'm surviving on unemployment and savings) but I decided at the end of October to bring Kelly to the US so the visa wouldn't expire. Kelly has been very supportive throughout my ordeal (she has been out of work as well). When I arrived in Colombia and Kelly told me the visa expired earlier than I thought my first instinct was to get on VJ and ask you guys for help. As I was on the internet trying to change our flights I started thinking about the life in America I was bringing Kelly into and how my father told me a long time ago to get your financial situation straightened out before bringing a woman into your life. I'm not working and I'm living in my parents house until I find a job. My parents said it was alright for Kelly to stay there but it's not an ideal situation. After much thought I decided it would be best to not bring Kelly to America and figure out our best option to bring her when things get better in my life. I knew this decision would be risky because Kelly would have every right to break up with me after being so patient and supportive throughout this process we started in August, 2012. When Kelly arrived at the hotel I tearfully told her in my best Spanish my plans and expected her to be angry and end our relationship. To my surprise she said even though it's a last minute decision and she's disappointed, she understands my reasons and she said she wouldn't leave me and she'll wait again through another process. She knows how hard I've been trying to find a job and she is not the type of woman to walk away from a man she loves and treats her so well. We both cried and I thanked God for blessing me with such a special woman. I won't let her down again! This morning we discussed the benefits of the spousal visa and talked about me returning in a few months and getting married in Colombia. I have 2 job interviews this week so maybe we'll receive the blessing we've prayed for. Of course, I will keep VJ updated on our immigration journey.

    Wow almost like my story. My bf visited me here back in 2008 but sadly, we had to postpone our plans because he wasn't making enough for two. let's just say reality kicked in. so, he went back to school to finish his degree, bought his own house, found a better job, straigthened out his life and almost 5 years later we saw each other again in Singapore and had the best time of our lives. now he has a great job and we couldn't be more ready to tie the knot. I'm so glad I waited for him. best decision i've ever made. I'll have my medical exam and interview next month then fly there in the US in April then get married in June (hopefully on our 6th year anniv.)

    Good luck to you and your girl. Stay strong and remind her all the time that you love her and you're doing everything for you to be together. You'll make it as long as that's what you both wanted.

    K-1 Application Help

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    OMG!!! The wait is killing me, I'm sorry I am very anxious over this whole process!!!! I am trying my hardest to be calm. Hope I am as lucky as you and have mine processed quickly. Our anticipated wedding date is July 2014 but we are ready to move it as needed.

    Relax and get yourself busy with other stuff. Try not to obsess about other people's timeline. you're just going to drive yourself crazy when you read others getting approved here and there especially when they have filed at a much later date than you did. I'm speaking from experience hahaha! There's nothing you can do anyway but wait. Some people got approved in 19 days and some have to wait for as long as 5 or 6 months. That's just the way the cookie crumbles ;)

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