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  1.    Crazy Cat reacted to a post in a topic: Delaying / Postponing Your Case At NVC
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    I had filed the DS 260 before I decided to postpone. I believe Crazy Cat is correct.
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    Just FYI, another comment from a good friend... One of our friends was in this situation. They moved to the Philippines with their two minor children and the fathers minor son a few years back. There was no issue with him receiving balikbayan status as a stepchild. He lived in the Philippines for over five years. However, once he turned eighteen the government required him to leave apply for visitors visa upon return. Instead, he returned to the states for college and found a job where he is currently living.
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    Sounds good! Regarding onward tickets, that is more about the airline than immigration. Many airlines are strict on the requirement that a passenger has a return ticket or onward ticket out of the Philippines within 30 days. Many don't know about Balikbayan privileges. Some have notes in their system but a supervisor has to been called in to find and approve the waiver. I assume you will have one and your wife does not need one, but for the kids? You will all have one way tickets? There are actually "rent a ticket" services where for 10-12 USD they will loan you an onward ticket. Or, you can seek out a cheap "throwaway" ticket on one of the Philippine airlines. You might find some cheap ones on sale. Even if you are not asked for it, it is cheap insurance. Last resort, if you don't have one and they insist on it, you can buy one on Expedia, show it on your phone, and refund it within 24 hours. Thank you for your service! Enjoy your time in Korea and the Philippines! No chance for your family to be with you in Korea?
  5.    top_secret reacted to a post in a topic: Balakbayan Stamp
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    I wore a condom. Extra washing down there
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    Your situation is unusual and I asked about it on a Philippine Expat forum I am active in. Low and behold, we have one member who has done it! I and others have found Balikbayan entry to be rather loose, but your situation is unique, so be prepared with documents. Passports, of course. For the wife, both passports if she has them. Your marriage certificate to your Filipina wife Appropriate document showing dissolution of marriage to the kid's mother (divorce / death) and / or Proof of custody if possible Kid's birth certificates. Do you know about onward ticket requirements? Let me know if you want me to elaborate on that.
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    I assume the step-children are American citizens. How long will they stay in Philippines?
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    I don't think this one would ever get made today! A few unwoke lines in there!
  15.    Dashinka reacted to a post in a topic: Kmart shuttering its last full-scale US store
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    Hungry Jack. When I was there I think I looked into it and if I recall correctly, when they started years ago it was done illegally and BK sued, but they worked it out.
  17.    Dashinka reacted to a post in a topic: Kmart shuttering its last full-scale US store
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    They have Woolworth's in AU and NZ! They also had Woolworth in Germany when I lived there.
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    Strangely, Kmart Australia and New Zealand are doing alright. I've been to a few stores and they were busy, but that was Christmas time. The stores I saw were in major malls. They have a unique self checkout system where everyone ques in a rectangle in the middle of the store, but there are a lot of assistants. Seems to work well and the line moves along quickly. I assume Kmart U.S. licensed the name to them years ago and there are no financial ties to the U.S.
  20.    RO_AH reacted to a post in a topic: Accessing US news websites from the Philippines
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    That is easy. Just take her to any democrat run city.
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    I agree. This will be a big hardship and increase costs a lot, for many, with a huge burden on those who have to travel far for the appointments. Seems highly unlikely that the appointments could be same day or even synchronized in some way. I'm glad my wife and step-daughter still have a lot years left on their tourist visas. Also, most likely the VAC is outsourced. This is a cost saving move. Many countries outsource the biometrics.
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