joone745

I really need prayers for my upcoming NCLEX nursing state board exams here... I havent covered much of it yet but it really gets into my nerves thinking that i'll be taking it this July... Im scared!

I found a civil surgeon in SF area who will transfer your DS3025 to an I-693A form for $50

Dr. Simon K. Lee

950 Stockton St. #202

SF, CA 94103

415-837-0888

thanks a lot!!!!

our pics ( our meeting, engagement & wedding)

if u cant click in this link, kindly type it in your internet explorer.. ty

http://www.friendster.com/lyannjoone

The overused shoes

When I went to Davao for Christmas vacation in 2001, I found what I think was the best shoes I've ever had. It was a blue and white slip-ons with a flower on its strap. Margay ang tatak. Ang tagal ko na naghanap ng blue na kikay slip-ons at doon ko lang sa Gaisano Davao nahanap iyun. And I bought the shoes for 500 lang! Feeling ko pa, suwerte ako dahil last pair na iyun. And it was my size!

Sobrang natuwa ako sa kikay kong sapatos. At napakalambot niya! I wore the shoes everyday because they would match anything... denim, slacks, capri pants, skirt, dress. Gamit ko siya in the office, at the mall, in church, even at the beach!

Dahil araw-araw ko siyang nagamit, at nasuot ko na siya sa kung saan, it was expected na wala pang isang taon ay sira na siya. Sabi ko, okay lang. May Margay naman sa Robinsons saka sa Landmark, siguro naman may ganoong style pa sila. Ngunit napuntahan ko na lahat ng display ng Margay pero wala akong nakitang katulad nang nabili ko sa Davao. Nakadalawang uwi na ako sa Davao at pumupunta ako sa Gaisano, umaasang may makikita akong ganoon klaseng sapatos. Hindi na nga ako naghahangad ng eksaktong ganoon eh. Kahit na kamukha lang o kasing-lambot lang, okay na. Kaso wala.

Iyong kikay blue Margay na slip-ons ko -- na malambot at may naka-angat na bulaklak sa strap, na bagay sa kahit anong damit ko -- ay sira na ngayon. Hindi lang siya sira, nangingitim na sa dumi, at hindi na kayang i-glue ang punit na talampakan. Pero hindi ko pa siya maitapon-tapon. Hindi ko alam kung bakit. Alam ko hindi ko na siya maisusuot uli, pero may reminder naman ako na once upon a time, I had a perfect pair of shoes. Hindi ko nga lang inalagaan.

Lesson learned: Kapag nahanap mo na ang bagay o tao na sa tingin mo ay perfect na para sa iyo, ingatan at alagaan mo. Huwag mong abusuhin. Kapag nawala sila, baka wala ka nang mahahanap na kapalit. At habambuhay mo na lang iisipin na "sana, inalaagaan ko siya."

The "maganda siya pero masakit" shoes

May fini-fit ako noon na sapatos sa Celine. Okay lang ang presyo. Maganda ang material. Kikay ang hitsura. At kapag suot ko, nakaka-sexy ng paa. May isang problema nga lang... masakit sa paa.

Pero cutie kasi siya eh. Saka on sale. At sadyang matigas ang ulo ko. Kaya ayun, binili ko.

Sa umpisa, okay lang naman. Keri ko. Saka masakit naman talaga sa paa ang bagong sapatos. Pero habang lumil ipas ang oras, lalong sumasakit. Hindi siya meant sa pangmatagalang suot. Habang suot ko siya, parang gusto kong umiyak sa tuwing humahakbang ako. Pagdating ko ng bahay, puro sugat at galos ang paa ko. At ilang linggo din akong may peklat sa paa dahil sa diyaskeng sapatos na iyun.

Kapag sa umpisa pa lang, alam mo na masakit na sa paa at hindi mo puwedeng suotin ng matagalan, huwag mo nang bilhin. Bakit mo pa itutuloy kung alam mong masasaktan ka lamang kapag sinuot mo?

Parang pakikipag-relasyon din iyan eh. May mga lalake na good on paper, bagay sa iyo, tipo mo nga eh. Ang kaso, panandalian lang siya. "Boylet" lang kasi unavailable siya. Bakit mo pa itutuloy kong alam mong eventually ay masasaktan ka lang? Sana, habang maaga pa, iwasan mo na.

Lesson learned: Kung sa umpisa pa lang, alam mo na masasaktan ka lamang sa bandang huli, huwag mo nang ituloy. Baka mag-i wan pa iyan ng scar na hindi mo na maaaalis kailan man.

The shoes that got away

May nakita akong magandang sandals sa Landmark. Mura lang, less than 500 lang siguro. Kakaiba din siya kasi hindi siya iyong style na makikita mo sa babaeng katabi mo sa MRT. Black and white siya. Polka dots ang strap niya pero hindi cheap ang dating. Ang kikay nga eh. tapos, two inches iyong heels niya. Sinukat ko minsan, ang ganda sa paa!

Kaya lang, hindi ko siya binili. Kasi, kakaiba siya eh. Mahirap hanapan ng ka-match na damit at bag. Saka kakabili ko lang kasi ng isang sandals kaya sabi ko, next pay day ko na lang bibilhin ang polka dots na sapatos na yun.

Madalas akong dumaan sa Landmark at nakikita ko ang sapatos na gusto ko bilhin pero hindi ko mabili-bili. Ilang pay day na ang dumaan pero hindi ko pa rin siya kinukuha para iuwi. Hanggang sa dumating ang oras na kailangan ko ng isang kikay na sandals na may print. Naisip ko agad ang polka-dots na matagal ko na gusto bilihin. Pero pag-punta ko sa Landmark, wala na siya doon. Naubos na. Ang ending, napabili ako ng ibang printed na sapatos na hindi ko naman talaga gusto pero wala akong choice kasi kailangan ko na nga.

Lesson learned: Kung magpapaligaya sa atin ang isang bagay, seize the day! Sa kaka-delay, baka mawala lang sa atin ito at mauuwi tayong nagse-settle sa hindi naman talaga natin gusto. Mas mahirap pagsisihan ang mga bagay na hindi mo ginawa. Wala na yatang mas masakit pa sa thought na abot-kamay mo na lang, pero pinalampas mo pa.

if there are any questions you'd like to ask whether on your medical or any matter i would gladly help you out!! just message me.. thanks

Thank you for the info, patiently waiting.

Much appreciated.

I have the IRS Return Transcripts.

Looking at the IRS website, a copy of 1040 direct from IRS is about $39 for each tax year.

It also takes about 60 days since the day of request.

I assume that Manila Embassy meant the IRS Return "Transcripts"?

Maybe i'll just submit my own copy of 1040 (non-certified) in addition to the IRS Return Transcripts?

What do you or anyone think?

I was just thinking that paying $39 each for every tax year ----let's say 3 years (for 2 separate petitions); = almost $240........ is a bit much..........and I guess its too late to order that.-----(interview is in April)

Although not required, Consuls prefer 3 years of tax returns instead of just the most recent tax year di ba?

I hope Manila Embassy will accept IRS TAX RETURN /ACCOUNT "TRANSCRIPTS" instead of demanding certified copied of 1040s

Thank you, patiently waiting. We missed you here!

Francel

Does anyone know here what kind of background checks (Philippines) are done in Manila Embassy just before issuance of an Immigrant visa. My parents are done with the USCIS and NVC background checks. (IR5) Their interview is on April 2007.

What about (the background checks) in Manila Embassy? The background checks I'm referring to are like: Passport validity, authenticity,,,,, Department of Foreign Affairs check, Credit card companies check, etc. I'm sure I know my parents.....But I have not been with them for 6 years....so no one can be sure if they have any records. Who knows? Only God knows.

My parents are cleared by the NBI and Police Offices. No record. Frankly, all their NSO Birth, Marriage certificates are true. However , I am not sure what other circumstances can prevent them from getting an immigrant visa. Help! Any info will be needed. Please. Thank you.

Addendum: Finished/passed Medical at St. Luke's already. Is there a service I can hire to check their National record myself? Filipino Private investigators?

Since your parents already have their passports, NBI clearance, BC, MC, and passed the medical, there is nothing to worry about. It means, they have cleared all that needs to be cleared from the Philippine-side.

For the American side, the embassy will verify proof of relationship and has probably already conducted a background check on this. During your parents interview, make sure they bring with them NSO copy of your own BC (to establish your relationship with them) and some photos of you in your younger days growing up with your parents (especially graduation pictures). Baptismal certificate, phone records, emails, letters and a record of your money remittances to them would also be helpful.

Further to our PM exchange, the embassy is not consistent about the W2 and 1040. In the one website, they indicate that faxed W2 and 1040 are acceptable http://usembassy.state.gov/posts/rp1/wwwfirfe.pdf (see page 10 "Income Tax Return Requirement). However, in another link, they also state that it must be certified copies (unfortunately I am unable to find that link now). Only faxed copies are mentioned to be acceptable so we must assume that photocopies may not be accepted.

Hope this helps.

I only sent Lyann a copy of my 2006 1040 (not certified) and W2 form.. i also included a Letter of Employment and copies of my last 3 paycheck stub.. the consul didn't ask for the IRS transcript.

VISA DELIVERED 3/16 IN BACOLOD CITY.. LYANN IS FLYING TO SFO ON FRI THE 23RD

Thank you all for the nice welcome back.

Masakit pa ang mga kasu-kasuan ko dahil sa therapy na yan But the truth is, the body pain is caused by too much diving. We did 2 dives each day and we were able to log 14 dives each. We saw a thresher shark, manta ray, sea turtles, and all kinds of fishes and corals. While Doug was ecstatic seeing those sea creatures I was half-terrified. Takot kaya ako makain ng shark!

Thanks again sillygirl for being the list caretaker. Vic&El, where was visa delivered please? It seems like we're not hearing from davidjack, binow, and jamrok so I will remove their names. Good luck to all interviewees this week ~ 49Bstreet, maylet, kismet, iya, boch and EllaJosh.

Edited to add: Oopps, speaking of jamrok, he just posted. Thanks for the news jamrok.

Legend:

OK - Visa approved

AR - Admin Review/Add'l Docs Required

ME - Military Expedite

AO - Age-Out (Derivative approaching age 21)

Name..................NOA2....MNL REC’D..PACKET...INTERVIEW..MNL CASE#..STATUS..DELIVERED/#OF DAYS/PLACE DLVRD

K1 LIST

01..vic&el4ever.....09-07-06..09-27-06..01-06-07..02-01-07..2006-768xxx..OK..Mar 16/44days /???

02..mydestiny.......09-21-06..10-23-06..xx-xx-xx..02-23-07..2006-783xxx..OK..Date and place delivered please

03..gobdogman.......09-07-06..10-20-06..xx-xx-xx..02-26-07..2006-789xxx..OK..Date and place delivered please

04..pnoy00pogi......09-26-06..10-18-06..01-08-07..02-26-07..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Date and place delivered please

05..patrick808......10-18-06..10-30-06..01-24-07..03-08-07..2006-800xxx..OK..Date and place delivered please

06..Joone745........10-20-06..11-01-06..xx-xx-xx..03-09-07..2006-800xxx..OK..Date and place delivered please

07..Wes.............11-02-06..11-17-06..12-29-06..03-20-07..2006-818xxx......Eagerly waiting for news

08..49bstreet.......09-29-06..11-21-06..01-23-07..03-21-07..2006-820xxx

09..maylet29........10-27-06..11-21-06..xx-xx-xx..03-22-07..2006-820xxx

10..kismet..........11-02-06..11-20-06..01-26-07..03-22-07..2006-820xxx

11..iya.............11-02-06..11-20-06..02-02-07..03-23-07..2006-820xxx

12..boch............11-08-06..11-29-06..01-05-07..03-23-07..2006-820xxx

13..B&N.............11-03-06..11-29-06..01-24-07..03-26-07..2006-824xxx

14..Alanlvsjudy.....11-06-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..03-27-07..2006-824xxx

15..EllaJosh........11-14-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..03-23-07..2006-834xxx

16..DeaniWait.......11-28-06..12-19-06..02-27-07..04-04-07..2006-842xxx

17..wthornton.......11-28-06..12-19-06..02-26-07..04-04-07..2006-842xxx

18..DocMay..........11-15-06..12-12-06..02-26-07..04-10-07..2006-845xxx

19..genlramos.......11-17-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..04-11-07..2006-845xxx

20..DaveandFleur....10-17-06..12-19-06..02-28-07..04-11-07..2006-845xxx

21..George&Jenny....11-27-06..12-12-06..xx-xx-xx..04-10-07..2006-845xxx

22..PatientlyWait...12-04-06..12-27-06..02-26-07..04-13-07..2006-852xxx

23..Kayz............12-14-06..12-27-06..02-26-07..04-16-07..2006-854xxx

24..sanfrancisco....xx-xx-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..04-17-07..2006-8xxxxx

25..supra...........12-07-06..01-08-07..03-03-07..04-18-07..2006-860xxx

26..elmasguapo......12-15-06..01-08-07..xx-xx-xx..04-24-07..2006-xxxxxx

27..Dean/Gra........12-26-06..01-04-07..02-27-06..04-23-07..2007-503xxx

28..CocoPuff........12-29-06..01-16.07..03-03-07..04-25-07..2007-5xxxxx

29..Mike Marivic....01-04-07..01-20-07..02-26-07..04-24-07..2007-508xxx

30..MarieandBryan...01-10-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..04-27-07..2007-52xxxx

31..Skeeter211......01-17-07..02-27-07..xx-xx-xx..05-03-07..2007-52xxxx

32..chadandlira.....01-25-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..05-09-07..2007-536xxx

33..Honeysweet......02-01-07..02-20-07..xx-xx-xx..05-10-07..2007-540xxx

35..gracy_byron.....02-08-07...02-28-07..xx-xx-xx..05-18-07..2007-xxxxxx

36..chadmides.......02-12-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..05-10-07..2007-547xxx

37..David-MaeForev..02-27-07..03-14-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-564xxx

K3 LIST

01..Glenn&Rosemarie.08-29-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..01-25-07..2006-750xxx..OK..Feb 01/07 days/Cagayan de Oro

02..KimTung.........10-06-06..10-26-06..12-21-06..02-16-07..2006-792xxx..OK..advised by consul to pursue CR on Mar 22

03..Archie07........10-16-06..10-24-06..xx-xx-xx..02-16-07..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Feb 26/10 days/??

04..dj2004..........11-16-06..12-12-06..02-27-07..04-03-07..2006-839xxx

05..M&M.............11-20-06..xx-xx-xx..03-02-07..04-16-07..2007-503xxx

06..Jeff&Boo........12-26-06..01-12-07..02-26-07..04-26-07..2007-5xxxxx

07..CherylandMike...02-05-07..02-26-07..xx-xx-xx..05-16-07..2007-546xxx

08..Robor007........02-06-07..02-20-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx

IR-1/CR-1

Name.................NOA2.....CASE CMPLT..PACKET..INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#..STATUS

01..Jazzy...........08-03-06..10-17-06..12-30-06..02-08-07..2006-729xxx..OK..Mar 09/31 days/Cebu

02..w1n78...........09-05-06..11-16-06..02-05-07..03-02-07..2006-764xxx..AR... hang in there!

03..soulm8z0928.....09-06-06..11-16-06..02-05-07..03-14-07..2006-76xxxx..OK

04..M&M.............09-07-06..11-15-06..02-05-07..03-15-07..2006-765xxx..OK..Mar 19/4days/Taguig

05..dims1...........09-20-06..12-01-06..02-06-07..03-19-07..2006-775xxx..AR..hang in there!

06..KimTung.........09-26-06..12-21-06..xx-xx-xx..03-22-07..2006-779xxx

07..randynrose......09-29-06..02-06-07..03-06-07..04-20-07..2006-xxxxxx

08..StarProg........12-28-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-508xxx

09..Robor007........02-06-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx

APPROVED

she was out of the USE before 11:00am.. the consul just looked at all the supporting document and didn't ask her a lot of question.. wooohoooo.. thanks for all the support

thaks for all your response... GOODLUCK to all of us... may we all be with our loved ones... JUST A LITTLE MORE PATIENCE.... WE'LL GET THERE IN NO TIME!!! yipee - Lyann

congrats to both of u!!!

thanks for empathizing with me.... here's my suggestion: when taking blood right out of your vein make sure u apply direct pressure for 5 mins and remove the bandage out so that u can see it if it is inflammed...

Wow... sorry to hear that. I hope you're OK.

Your signature currently indicates a medical date of 3/2/2007. Did you have your medical and/or your interview early?

had my cfo last 19 & medical last 20-21... my interview will be on mar 9... wish me luck...

I had my medical a week ago and blood was extracted out of my vein... i noticed that the medtech didnt have to pull up the needle while taking the blood like that of the skin testing (I KNOW THIS FOR SURE COS I AM A NURSE)... there was severe pain where the needle has been inserted but didnt mind it at all... when i was back at my hotel i then noticed that it was inflammed... i thought all the while that it would be gone in 3-4 days but then it left a mark after a week... they better know how to do it cos a hematoma on the left arm is very ugly .. this is how it looks like....

APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!! :dance:

I heard from Mari and we are approved! In fact ALL the VJers were approved today! Seems like February is "Clear The Backlog!" month.

Congrats to all the new Visa holders!!

Mari said her interview was very easy. The final interviewer was nice and friendly. He even allowed her to arrange for Visa pick-up at the embassy. Sometimes things can go just as you hope.

Also, Mari had a great time at the dinner the night before. She really enjoyed being in such a warm and friendly group!! I wish I could have been there and lifted a glass with all of you. Thanks Gary for hosting!! I'm looking forward to seeing the pics.

Mari and I are so grateful for this site and the great contributions from so many people. We couldn't have done this without ya!!

Eric

Congratulations.. i'm so happy for you guys

Happy New Year to all !!! May this year be filled with happiness, contentment and love....

Tsi Ann

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO REPLIED!! il be a mail email away if there are questions u need to ask... just try to send me messages and il try to help u out the best way i can....

GOODLUCK TO EVERYBODY....

LYANN

ill be having my medical & cfo this feb 20-22 and my interview on march 9... i really am getting scared.... I NEED YOUR PRAYERS!!! thanks

any ilonggas in here?

sorry for the error in my post!! form should have been from.... hehehe

any ilonggas in here?

Hi Everyone- Well its getting close to the interview. I dont know whos more nervous-Myself or Marie But anyway-I was hoping someone might be able to tell me a good place for Marie to stay at for the interview and medical exam. The total time will be about 2 weeks I think but depends on how long it will take for the Visa to be issued. She insists it doesnt have to be anything real nice, just so its clean and has cable television and a shower. Something kinda cose to embassy also-she is worried about getting caught in traffic. Thanks Ahead of time- Gary

check this out!!!

hotels very near the areas:

for medical : City Garden Suites and Hotel Soriente

for interview : Miramar Hotel and Bayview Park hotel

who's going to manila for medical and interview with skeds on march? lets go together... they say that its a long process... pls give me a reply if u r ok with it.. thanks a lot!!! - Lyann

Hi Lyann and Joone! Congrats once again on ur interview sched. Its getting closer now.

I did my CFO last January 24 - I arrived at PRISMS (Taft) together with WOF and VJ girls (Steve-n-Ana, Thersch, felnfrank and Lebby) 12:30pm and registered for 1:30pm session, theres a film viewing about abused filipina married to a Dutch and then open forum discussion and one and one counselling - they asked for pictures, divorce decree and asked about our love story. got my certificate of attendance at 4pm then hurried to CFO main office (quirino - 50pesos by taxi) to get the green certificate.. and then the STICKER later on when i already have my visa. CFO main office closes at 5pm so its better to be able to attend the seminar earlier so you can accomplish everything in just 1 day. I paid 400+300 for the CFO.

And i did my medical Jan 25-26. 1st day started early, we lined up at 6:45am then presented my Appointment Letter to the guard and got a number 160 and forms to fillup and a working flowchart, then when my number was called i gave 1 visa pic and went upstairs to pay PhP4,655 and the medical process begins - X-Ray, Blood extractions and Urinalysis, Vital signs and Physical checkup and Immunization interview and then checked out at around 2pm and told to comeback the next day at 10am. At 2nd day, arrived 10pm and then after a few minutes my name was called for vaccination and then went to the ground floor to wait for the result and called around noon and gave my passport and 2 visa pics., they handed me the Xray film and the vaccination worksheet.

All in all, it was an easy experience except for the waiting when your name be called. Coz its not first come first serve there.

Hope this helps and if you dont have the Packet 4 yet, try downloading first the packet 4 found in the US embassy website or in Sheriff Uling's signature so that you can compile now the documents needed for the interview.

And im just an IM or text away for any clarification or questions! Hope to meet you in Manila.

Ingat lagi,

Mari

thanks fof the help!! - Lyann

are you referring to the other country police certificates listed as required documents in the Appointment Packet? if so , you are only required to submit the other country police cetificate if you lived overseas for six months or more after reaching the age of 16.

for the medical, bring copy of appointment letter, passport and I think 3 passport style photos.

check Sheriff Ulings signature, you'll find lots of helpful links there.

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE HELP!!

who's got same medical and interview dates that happens on mar 2 and mar 9?