KansasDragon

Ponder the question a little further, and the answer is probably very clear..

VSC is limited to the geographical area filled with Politicians from around the world. We wouldn't want our politicians to wait along with the rest of us, would we?

Gosh, We have lots of rules, but we have set them together, with many discussions. And they are always open for discussion. We are partners, not boss and servant.

Not sure if you can do this, or not.. but what about buying two round trip tickets? I'd guess your cost won't be that much higher. If she doesn't "check in" for the going flight, there is nothing to prevent her from using the return flight.

It is part of the culture of the Philippines. Annie is constantly helping her family with her income already, and we plan to help them when she arrives here. But we are both very aware of the importance of controlling it.

Annie plans to work in the USA, and will use part of her income to assist her family, part of it for our trips to the Philippines, and I will be the one earning the money to live on. But that's our plan, and we've talked about it many time, already. She's also always saying, "I will use part of my income to save for the future, too." lol, but she's a good business woman.

You need to take time to discuss the needs of the family, and agree on what is important, and not important. What you can afford, and what you can't afford.

And very important, never promise her family anything, unless you really plan to do it, and know you can do it. It will reflect badly on HER, if you can't. I've always been very careful not to promise anything, and then when I feel the need and know I can afford it, then I help.

OK, we will get his passport also. How does it work as her son. Will I have to adopt him or will be be my son after we marry? His father took off and has never been seen after she became pregnant. Hope that doesnt delay him coming with her.

Big question here.. Is the father listed on the Birth Certificate? If I remember correctly, you then also have to go through some additional steps for the Philippine government to prove abandonment, or get approval of the "missing" parent. This is coming off of my memory from the old Asawa Forums.

Anyone know more about this?

Getting a passport, visa, and getting married will not make him your adopted son. You will still have to go through the normal process of adoption.

You can also check with your local Cable TV provider. Cox Communications offers The Filipino Channel (ABS-CBN) for about $12.00/month. But it's only the one channel.

I had to check "other", because I assume you mean in person.

Annie has talked to my family on the phone, chatted with them on YM, and has shared a Webcam Christmas with us. But she has not met any of them in "real".

hi guys! i just wanna know, what exactly does I-797 (notice of action) means?? should i be worried or not? m a march filer too. just received it last mar 9. thank u. any help would be appreciated

Ryza,

That just means they have received your packet, and it is heading onto the next step. It is your NOA1.

I'll join all of you as a March filer.. Mailed on Feb. 27, NOA1 on March 6.

Mailed the I-129F Packet on February 27th, the NOA1 took place on March 6th, and I received in the mail today..

Yippeeee... Now I can watch the USCIS website, and see nothing changing for months..But each step in the right direction feels GREAT!!

Looks like great fun! Wish me and Annie had been there, it would have been fun to meet people with a common blessing..

YIPPEEEEE!!! It's Monday..

I live in a GREAT Country, full of opportunity, and today I get to go earn a good wage, talk to great people, and save money to bring Annie to the USA.

I love working towards having my Annie here with me!!

Not loyal to any one airline, but so far Northwest/KLM has given me the best pricing to the Philippines, so have been using them.

Of course, flying out of Wichita, Kansas is a bit more limited in selections.

"You Must Try and Try, Until Sucess" - Annie Rose

And my other one.. is the signature line below.

lol, That reminds me of going to the salon with Annie in the Philippines..

Braum's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.. YUMMY!!!!

Dave,

I'm also planning to move before Ann arrives here. But, I just used my current address, what else could you supply them, you don't know your future address.

I'd definitely go public. I'd make the big announcement right here on VJ, as I'm calling the travel agent to arrange my monthly 21 day trips to the Philippines until the Visa process is completed.

Talk about double reaction.. I was so excited to see the check was cashed..

Checked the images on my online banking, clicked to see the image of the back of the check, anticipating getting the case number..and so many stamps and things printed on it, but the one thing I cannot read.. THE CASE NUMBER..waaaaaaaaaaaaa..lolz

Oh well, I'll just sit back and wait on the mail..

Which job?

I'm a Network Engineer as my primary job, and work in a grocery store as a part-time second job, until Ann is here.

I'll add to the "Denied" list.. that's my vote.

Of course if that happens it turns into my employers worst fear "I quit, I'm moving to the Philippines"

Not about your K1, but let's try to save you some money, and talk on the phone even more..

Go to http://www.pinoycalls.com sign up for the Mabuhay Calls plan. They will put a bag phone (Cell Phone) at her residence, and you can call that phone for $59.00/month unlimited calling. They also have an option for a smaller hand held cell phone now, but I think the monthly fee is slightly higher.

Ann and I have used this for a long time, and 95% of the time it works great. of course the quality of other calls to the Philippines is only about 95% of the time too.

I don't remember how much the initial setup fee was, but you'd be saving money the first month.

Good Luck and Congrats on your engagment. Hope your K1 goes smoothly and quickly!

Just a short 8 days ago, I dropped my packet in the mail.. Just last Thursday it was received in Nebraska..

And now 2 to 3 times a day, I check my online bank statement to see if the check is cashed, even though I know it only updates at night..I desperately want that case number so I can register on the USCIS site, so then I can make myself even more crazy checking that site all the time..

I've officially lost my mind..

Love is a wonderful thing.. Thanks Annie.. See what you did to me..

Something maybe all of you'd like...

If you get a problem like that, try going to http://housecall.trendmicro.com

The online scanner that Trend offers is great and actually cleans the virus/worm etc.., compared to many of the online scanners just telling you "You have a virus, buy our program".

If you chat on YM with people in the Philippines, be very aware. There are numerous Yahoo Messenger attached viruses running rampant there. I have fixed several PC's remotely, using LogMeIn to access their PC's.

I acquired a Personal Epassporte Visa card from Epassporte.com. Ann keeps this with her, and I can just transfer dollars from my bank account to her Visa card.

Then she just goes to the local ATM and gets the money.

I didn't like Western Union, fees were too high. Inconvenient at times for both of us. And with online banking and the Epassporte, I can be anywhere and transfer the money if I need to.