JeniandMatt

1 minute ago, jaybeltisroy said:

yeah nice to hear something from my fellow kabayans. I am a March filer hehehehe

Oh you're a lurker in our thread😊 welcome still. There are a couple of March filer in the thread. I lurk around March filers thread too i just don't post 😊. I see you haven't gotten you're Noa2 yet so you can join us in our wait but hoping not for long 😊. Good luck and hoping to see you posting good news for your Noa2 soon😊

2 hours ago, jaybeltisroy said:

hi my fellow kabayans. 

Hello @jaybeltisroy. Nice to see another kabayan in the thread. Welcome and see you around 😊

Happy Sunday Aprilites!

55 minutes ago, Chris2870 said:

Hi Jeni, I feel you..my Chris also lives alone in an apartment, starts and finish his truck job alone until such time we're both home from work and talk to each other thru FaceTime since I'm working at a call center company here in the Philippines, our time matches, lol..but it will be my last day at work on August 10, will wait for the back pay so I'll be here more often in the next few days..good to see a lot of improvements happening this time..thank you for your kind words @Jeni and @Maria124..More Power and God bless to us..@Maria124 you'll be fine..God is with you and with all of us in this process..@Jeni-all tenacity in this waiting game..

Hi Faye! That will be nice. Having you here more often. Chris presence is also highly appreciated since he's so good in research has had useful information from him for our process here in the Philippines 😊. I also work night shift at the hospital, well not all the time, but i try to work mostly night since me and Matt had been together so we can talk when he is home from work. At least very minimal adjustment for you and me. I am also thinking of filing my resignation since it is also almost two months for us to have the back pay but I am having second thoughts since I might go nuts staying at home so I may  just push  thru with the original plan to file resignation after Noa2. Anyway, I am looking forward to each day now seeing approvals for April already so I am hoping our time will soon come 😊. Happy weekend! 

5 hours ago, pfcnr said:

We got our NOA2 today by mail. But they didn't update USCIS website

 

NOA1 April 3rd

NOA2 Agust 1st

 

Good luck everyone

Great news! Congrats

10 minutes ago, Estibaliz said:

Love optimistic minds

And yes, probably July shows lower numbers, but we won't know if that's a trend until August is over, so keep hoping for the best

 

Yes Matt would usually told me I am the optimist and he is the pessimist lol. I always try to look for something good in everything. For me no matter how bad the situation gets there is always something to be thankful about 😊. Have you clicked the link here is the PDF file if you haven't looked at it. But knowing how keen you are to details and facts you might already have😋

JUNE 2017 - NIV Issuances by Nationality and Visa Class.pdf

5 hours ago, SatinderSabiee said:

k1 visa issued in june -India 38,Phillpines  348,china 57,canada 68

                           may- india 42,Phillpines 420,china 62,canada  50

                           April-India  26,Phillpines 371,china 2(Yes two only),canada 61

                        march-india 47,Phillpines  521,china 73,canada 63.

 

July has not been updated yet.Through this we will come to know how they worked in July.Before July, it seems like they were working average.

Thanks for the link. Gives me hope that there are actually a lot of approvals for Philippines. Just don't know the percentage though but my optimistic mind won't mind that right now. Makes me wonder what the statistics for July is. Because we all know it has gone so slow for July

32 minutes ago, Maria124 said:

Praying for you both.. ☺️ GoodLuck on our Journey. not mentioning mine is a little shaky and rough but still hoping everything will turn out right and we will surpass this.. ☺️🙏

Thank you! Just hang on there and everything will turn out fine. God might have just given you a tap in the back 😊.  He wanted you say you are in the right route that is why you're Noa2 was adjudicated before USCIS received the withdrawal letter 😉 so hang on there 😊😊😊

17 minutes ago, Chris2870 said:

I'm eyeing for an NOA2..How I miss my Love so much..all I want is to be with him and start a lifetime together..Well, it's storming hard here in the Philippines currently so more down times and dream times for me..I can't help but cry, how I wish I can hold the person I love the most without needing to separate ways again ever..if you guys here have some updates, please feel free to post, at least it might make me feel better to see some improvements..

-Faye (Philippines)

Faye! I've been waiting for you to post Chris has always talked about you its nice to have a fellow Filipina in the thread posting besides @Maria124 😊😊😊. Just like you I am also wanting so much to be with my love and is getting frustrated with the process but not wanting to make it hard for Matt since I know it's much more difficult for him being alone so I rarely vent out. Tom there will be a big family gathering in his mom's side and his sister is home from Florida and she was asking me when I will be coming and unfortunately I cannot give her answer. Oh well I hope we will be lucky as @Maria124 in the coming week and praying ther will be approvals for April received date and ours included so we can all finally be with our love. 

3 hours ago, Maria124 said:

our question was , how to withdraw the withdrawal now? dont you think the uscis will have a fave with 😖😣 because after receiving the NOa2 its too late for them to accept the withdrawal 😫

tHankYou soo Much ☺️

I hope not because that will be unfortunate. Come to think of it maybe since they maybe have not received your withdrawal that's y they have issued the approval you can maybe call uscis and request for cancellation of your withdrawal. I suggest you call them first thing Monday morning and as they said here before 11am US time so you can get thru. Good luck I hope you will have a favorable outcome.

46 minutes ago, Maria124 said:

in the case tracker the status is still Receive. 😣 we cant talk of the best way coz my F is already snoring like a donkey.  

If I were I will  cancel the withdrawal since it will also be around 2 months  average for  you to process everything from Noa2. Around the same time that  you said he will come here to  marry you. Well that is just my opinion it's still up to you😉 with regard to his snoring don't worry too much he can just use CPAP machine and it will be resolved lol (that is the sleep tech in me talking)  

This is a great news to end the week. Feeling hopeful for us next week aprilites 😊😊😊

58 minutes ago, Maria124 said:

good day everyone.. 

WOKE UP ON THE RIGHT Side of THE BED, AND WALLAAAA 😱 NOA2 Receipt woke me up.. 

 

Received date: March 28, 2017

NOA1: April 3, 2017

NOA2(dated): July 28, 2017

Hard Copy: August 3, 2017 

 

Exactly 4months. 

but the worst part is, we werent expecting noA2 anymore because my F sent a withdrawal letter planning for us to get married in 2months time in my Country. 😖 

and now?!!?!?! 

 

i dont know what to do.. we dont know what to do.. 

Wow congratulations!

11 minutes ago, Estibaliz said:

I'm sure you know this, but don't forget the birth certificate along with the police ones for the beneficiary. 

Anyway, the best thing to do for this part of the process, since it's country specific, it's to check the info using your Embassy website. Mine doesn't require any type of marital certificate, while in the Philippines the CENOMAR is mandatory.

You can also start gathering the medical required docs, basically vaccine records, but some countries also ask for the medical records from your doctor (I think I saw that for the UK).

 

Another thing I've done already is getting my college diploma and transcripts legalized, so they are good for the States while looking for a job. I also need to translate my birth certificate with a sworn translator for later on along the process and all kind of bureaucracy there.

 

On another note, I've just checked April 4th and 5th, and no movement there so far, but April 3rd was quite big on cases (264), so with that and them working on March and other older cases, it makes sense  I think next week they could be focusing more on April.

And never ever forget snail mail can be slow as in a week wait for a letter to arrive, so it can always be on the way for the late March fillers and even so early April ones

 

Have a nice Friday, the weekend is almost here.

Oh you are really so keen on details. I have never thought about the diploma and transcript getting certified from the Department of Foreign Affairs here in Manila. And maybe also getting my license renewed. Thanks for that. I should put that in my list too and maybe work on it in soon because it also might take some time to get it. I have been focusing on the documents for the K1 that I never really given much thought about those I might need for employment there. Except for getting my US board soon  that is.

Have a nice Friday!

7 hours ago, asaeljethro said:

omg. thats the fastest turn around time I've ever heard. thats awesome though

Yes😊 she had interview right after medical.. her medical. 26-27 then 28 interview

35 minutes ago, amishbaby said:

Is it OK if I join in on the fun over here? My receive date is March 28th but NOA1 is April 3rd. 127 days so far. Going cray! Everyone in March is getting their approvals and I'm sadly patiently waiting and losing my mind. 

Welcome to the family 😊😊😊

42 minutes ago, Chris2870 said:

Yes must be finished with series before 25 and since its three shots over 18 months then woman must be 24 or under. I got bored 5 months ago and researched it so I'm going off memory here.

Thanks for that info. I atleast know I'm not gonna be having that. I just hate that I had to have the 3 shots when I already have them 

19 minutes ago, Chris2870 said:

Yes the varicella is a two stage vaccine, the second is given Stateside prior too AOS. Might be a three stage anti-cervical cancer shot given to women under 24 as well, first administered there then remaining Stateside over next year.

Didn't know about the varicella but yes the anti cervical vaccine is given in 3 shots. So it is only for women under 24 years of age?

4 minutes ago, CE and JR said:

Hi Guys,

 

talking about the medical what are the vaccinations needed for that? or where the information could be found?

 

from other VJ's post I found this link: http://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/exams/ti/civil/vaccination-civil-technical-instructions.html#tbl1 

but I have been searching around and there is slightly different information on that... 

 

a clarification would be great!

 

thanks!

Read that too and i don't know if it's different from each country but from the same person I asked who had just her medical last week she said its just 4. Tdap, Varicella, MMR and influenza

17 minutes ago, Chris2870 said:

St Luke's in Manila

 

$330 paid in PHP, 2 day exam

inclusive of all vaccines, X-rays and in clinic counseling.

Yes I just confirmed with someone from here in the Philippines who had just medical last week. It's 16,000 pesos or yes 300USD inclusive of 4 vaccines needed😊. It's a relief because I just talked to our HR department and they said they don't furnish vaccination records. I had 3 of them except Dtap. So since they won't furnish me the records I'd have to redo all

7 hours ago, asaeljethro said:

hahahahah thats so cute how you created a bingo game of guess for yourself. and thanks

 

no way? really? Last I researched this, the reason why people take a while from NOA2 to Interview was because of the time people needed to gather their documents prior to the interview such as: CENOMAR, Birth Certificate, NBI Clearance, I134 Affidavis of Support (and supporting Documents) etc.

My fiance and I already gathered those documents when I visited her last June. (I visit every three months) and yes I love the philippines too

 

There was March filer who got Noa2 July 21 and had been interviewed July 28 so you still have a chance 😊 it was posted just yesterday.  That gave me hope 😊😊😊

6 minutes ago, Estibaliz said:

Hmm... You are all aware that today's good news were actually last Thursday's good news, right?

 

Yep, that's me on party pooper mode 

Yes! And so there are maybe more good news coming from Friday and Monday? 

8 minutes ago, Knifeboxx said:

 

Update:

03-25 mailed

03-29 received (whoops, I said 03-28 last time)

04-04 noa1 Forget what day we got it in the mail

07-27 noa2 (electronic notification)

07-31 noa2 in mail

Yey! Congratulations! More Please

1 hour ago, Keith & Monica said:

@dee-ar and @Estibaliz, I appreciate all the kind words for you all.  I do come on here for good news.  Yes, mahal ko is amazing.  She wants to do more than she can.  I am not a big sharer of personal info.  I haven't even shared it on facebook.  even though my sister has.  Some of my friends don't even know.  Basic info is that my father is dying.  Don't know how long he has.  My sister is amazing and has been with my mom for a couple of weeks helping her out.  He is in the hospital and they are trying to get him home.  My parents have been married for almost 59 years.  

 

Anyway, don't want to talk about it.  

 

One Day More... One Day Less... One Day Closer... 

1 hour ago, Keith & Monica said:

@dee-ar and @Estibaliz, I appreciate all the kind words for you all.  I do come on here for good news.  Yes, mahal ko is amazing.  She wants to do more than she can.  I am not a big sharer of personal info.  I haven't even shared it on facebook.  even though my sister has.  Some of my friends don't even know.  Basic info is that my father is dying.  Don't know how long he has.  My sister is amazing and has been with my mom for a couple of weeks helping her out.  He is in the hospital and they are trying to get him home.  My parents have been married for almost 59 years.  

 

Anyway, don't want to talk about it.  

 

One Day More... One Day Less... One Day Closer... 

Sorry to hear about what you are going thru. I know how hard it is having to go thru this without Monica by your side. But that is just it she is not by your side but you are still lucky you have her now to comfort you if only by being there for you even though not physically. I had been in the same situation recently, my mom died and it was Matt and her mom who has kept me thru it. Hang on there (as @estibaliz would say it an infamous word now) but I'd still say it. I'll stop now because you said you don't wanna talk about it, just want to let you know you have a bunch of people here who you can talk to when life is are hitting you hard.

And it is always good to see you around you are one of the positive people from this group. 

Just now, Estibaliz said:

 

That's just the VJ estimated, so it should go by notice date, which seems accurate... Anyway, we've seen that thing jump back and forth all the time, so meh

Yes that is what's frustrating about it jumping back and forth. Putting us all in a roller coaster of emotions