Virgogirl518

Hi Everyone,

First of all I would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU TO ALL MY VJ FAMILY for guiding me in ALL WAYS. My husband and I arrived here in America November 16, 2014 and exactly 29days after our arrival I got a job on the spot my first job ever in America I was so nervous and scared in my first day at work because I don't have any experience working with American people but when I arrived to my workplace I feel like I was home because everybodys welcoming me like their own family so my nervousness went away very quickly and I started working. Today Jan.8,2015 I received my first pay cheque ever in America:) I'm so happy and can't wait to make it incash in the Bank and spend it all LOL....and my story never end without happy ending because when I open our mail box today Jan.8,2015 my 10yrs greencard hard copy has just arrived after 54days since my arrival date WOW and double WOW I'm in the cloud nine right now double celebrations. I thanks to GOD for helping me (us) to make this journey as easy as it can be GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME. my adviced to you ALL who are still waiting for your paper work to be done are just to be patients and confidence to yourself and trust GOD that he always have a perfect time for all of Us...GOD BLESS US ALL. Thanks Everyone!

How long U have your GC? add zero (0)before

the first #...the new format to write old GC #s

I don't have GC yet right now just arrived Nov.16,2014....ok thanks I will try to add 0 before the numbers. Thanks

Hi Everyone, I need urgent help please regarding my Alien Registration Number it is only 8 numbers in there. how many numbers it should be? When I fill out my medicare it says my Alien Registration Number is invalid? it should be 7 or 9 digits numbers? hmmmmm please help me. Thanks in advance

im also new here in washingto and i applly washington ID states to prove that im resident here.You need also this card if you planning to get a driver licence after you finish to driving school.but if you already know how to drive you just need to pass the driving test

ok thanks joylyn69....we are originally from Seattle WA. God Bless and Happy Thanksgiving Day.

Sorry. I just read where you just received your SS card so I will withdraw my instructions in obtaining your card if you had not received when post USA arrival.

Thank you very much for the info. do I need a state ID to work? to prove that I live and leggally residence in OKC? sorry I'm clueless. Thanks

Your are IR/CR-1 you receive a green card when you arrive, don't need a work permit, just a S.S. card

Thank you very much Hank yes I'm an IR-1 holder and I just arrived here last Nov.16, 2014 and after 2days of my arrival my SS card arrived at home the SS Admin office sent it to me. Amazing huh? I was shocked because most people have to go to their office to apply a SS card but I got mine in a mail

Hello everyone I'm in Oklahoma City NW area I would like to know where I can apply for my work permit in this area. Government office name? please help I don't know where, I'm new in here. Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Except for dealing with people in the Philippines, who typical say you can't when they're faced with something they've never seen before.

You know I agree with you 110% but I keep my mouth shut for details because it might someone don't like what I might rant regarding dealing with people in PH.LOL......zip lips.....Thanks Caryh.

She not need to chase after any document or stamp at a USCIS office after arrival, Hank_ ,

as

being an IR-1 visa holder,

she gets a stamp at the POE, that turns her visa into a temporary 1 year green card, an I-551 document. She could turn around same day, after exiting POE, and get on another plane back to the PI, and be allowed multiple entries into the USA, up to one year, based on that endorsement stamp at the POE.

It's sweet, but K-1 visa chasers don't get this, at all.

Hi Darnell thank you very much for enlightened me. Hank and Caryh thank you also and ALL of you VJ's members I thank you so much to all of you. I think I got what I want to know. God Bless Us.

Nothing a few pesos won't solve, st least with Philippine immigration officers.

I would contact the airline about travelling with the I-551 stamp. Hopefully you can get an official letter or page from their web site explaining the I-551 stamp is legit to travel into the USA. Then carry it with you when you leave the Philippines on your return trip to the USA.

Thanks alot thats a damn good idea:) I will call the airlines and immigration tomorrow...Thanks alot God Bless.

Your I-551 stamp you'll get in your passport is good for re-entry into the USA. You shouldn't have any issue re-entering the country. What I would worry about is Philippine Authorities or the Airline realizing you can enter the USA with that stamp.

Hi Caryh, thanks. thats what I was worried also the PH. Hmmmmmm God please help me.

Your I-551 stamp you'll get in your passport is good for re-entry into the USA. You shouldn't have any issue re-entering the country. What I would worry about is Philippine Authorities or the Airline realizing you can enter the USA with that stamp.

Hi Caryh, thanks. thats what I was worried also the PH. Hmmmmmm God please help me.

The expiration of my visa is November 20, 2014 dead in dead meat lol...I got it June but my medical is before June 2 so just figure.

Hi Hank thank you very much for your quick reply. So meaning I can't re-entry in America in December without my real green card? so maybe next day after my arrival in America I will start calling USCIS to ask my green card? Do you have contact number in USCIS that I can talk to a real person? Thanks again.

Hi Everyone,

I need your help and personal experience please. Here is my situation I got my IR-1 in hand the expiration date is November 20,2014 unfortunately I can't travel to America before then because of unfinish Business here in the Philippines to taking care of. my lawyer said visa extension is not an option because it is very difficult to do, so my plan is fly to America Nov.15,2014 and turn around after 5days without my green card? is that possible? I'm planning to move to America for good in December 2014 after I taking care the unfinish business here in the Philippines.,,,,maybe flying out from America to PH is not a problem but how about re-entry in America in Dec.2014 without green card in hand?the stamp of my passport at the POE is enough to re-entry? Please guys help me what can I do to re-entry in America in December2014? I'm so worried if the POE immigration officer grill me.,,,I heard that after arrival in America I have to wait for few months for my real green card? I can't wait that long I have to come back here in PH right away. we already PAID my green card production fee last August 2, 2014....Thanks and please share your personal experience if you have any, idea,opinion,suggestions is welcome.

Hi guys sorry if I join your conversation without making my own trade. since this trade talking about K1 extension. my question is How can I extend my IR-1 visa? I still in the PH and my IR-1 expiry date is Nov.20,2014 next month. I want to extend at least until the end of December2014. If anyone out there have personal experience about this process please share it with me. please please please. Thanks and God Bless.

Congratulations! I love South Korea and I miss Korean food very much=)) we used to work there in Masan City it is South of Seoul and Tongyeong City and btw Tongyeong food is excellent compare to some other city yum yum. I have my IR-1 visa in hand goodluck to us in the USA.

Thanks and goodluck to you both.

Hi just go to DFA (Department of Foreign Affair) bring MC,BC,CFO plus supporting documents give ALL those things to the DFA officers then after one month she can get her new passport with married name in there, as simple as that. June 2, 2014 is my big day at US Embassy wish me luck guys:) God Bless Us ALL.

Hi everyone NVC stage here also since April 7, 2014....I'm patiently waiting my case to complete I hope soon. Gudluck to Us and God Bless Everyone.

you're in the USCIS stage now goodluck and God Bless.

Wealth and a bank account do not mean a C O will issue a tourist visa. Money and other investments are easily moved.

so if it is not a Wealth and a bank account with full of money then what is it so that the CO will issue a Tourist Visa? just asking lol.

The knowledge of speaking English is doesn't do anything towards getting a Tourist Visa "A wealth and a Bank Account with full of money thats all the CO wants to see and to know from her or him make sure she or he is coming back where you coming from" go figure. The US Embassy always have an interpreter so everyone can go even if you have a lil English as long as you have strong evidence you're coming back to your country of origin.

Congrats! and Thanks for sharing your interview experience at least I have an idea now, my interview is coming up soon, I'am really getting nervous thinking about it:) yes prayer is the best weapon we can have all the time. God Bless Us ALL.

Hi I'am from Hilongos Leyte and my husband is from Seattle WA...God Bless Us ALL.