yankee

i really have no idea on this, that's why i'm getting worried myself..the inputs are really different from each post, i'm thinking of leaving the PI published books and bringing the books from US (fedex by hubby from US)..that way, it's safer.

hmm..about the gapuz reviewers, i don't think it's wise if you bring them, i mean, i'm no expert but it's best to play safe right..

iwan mo nalang, i also called my cuz in LA and she said there are tons of books (newer versions pa) NCLEX sa library available locally so i really don't have to worry..

i guess i'm down to bring 3 books in my bbb and 1 book on my handcarry so i wont get bored with the long flight..

sa mga reviewers sila strict, so i guess iba ung book na dala mo noon or hindi pa sila strict dat time..better safe na lng, tama ung cousin mo na dto na lang at latest edition pa, i guess you just donate na lang yang books mo at dadami pa ang makikinabang at dahil sa kabaitan mo, you will pass the NCLEX for take 1, say mo???hala be a good samaritan, para meron ka extra gift kay Santa this Xmas..lol..

have you check the airlines about the plane they will use to LV, kasi if meron ka BBB , ikaw mismo carry to another gate sa Hawaii, but if suit case lng madali hilahin di ba..

grabe, few days to go at fly na beauty mo ..be safe and have a stress free day..

Welcome in the Family !!! you are in the right track, feel free to share and ask anything esp with your visa journey. I am Tagalog but met a new ( BisDak ) friends here in Texas, They are wild but sweet and nice girl..We do chat conference everynight for us and day time in Phils, she may join and start a new friendship while she's there.

hi!

i would like to ask for clarifications on getting the vaccines with the civil surgeon.. when is the best time to get the needed vaccinations? is it before getting married or after getting married?

i will be arriving on NC on nov 11, and will be staying there until 3rd week of january until my fiance comes home from his current deployment then i will transfer to NJ where he is living.. can i get the vaccinations while waiting for him or do we need to get married first to proceed with the vaccination. unsure.gif

and will it be also a problem if i get my shots in NC and file AOS at NJ later? thanks a lot!

did you get all the shots in SLEC? try call Dr. Arnold after your wedding or after you marriage contract so you can use ur new last name..make sure if you apply for marriage, you can get asap, i think there's an exemption for citizen in the service..

Balikbayan boxes are allowed but still subject to the 23kg limit. Books are allowed but they must be original. Photocopied books as well as burned copies of reviewers are not allowed.

my books are all originals so i guess wala akong problema dun jose rizal right? do they open it (the box) if they want to check if it's original or not? kasi if they do, might as well re-packed my things kasi i placed the books on the very bottom part of the box..what do you think?

about original books, if you receipts of bookstore, better bring it,so when they check it,you have proof..1 BBB and 1 suitacase is allowed but make sure na 23kilos..I just called my friend here..actually jan lng namn sa atin strict, pagdating mo dto sa US, dun mo na makukuha lugggage mo sa baggage claim at kung san dun ang sundo mo.un ang na-notice ko ha..im not sure sa iba..dun lng sila minsan strict kung anu mga documents or visa mo..

what box do you mean? give me your number on private message.. I will ask my friend who brought a lot of her stuff and I will call you.

same to you girl, I love shoes..my hubby said he married the second Imelda Marcos..lol..I just gave most of my shoes and clothes too cause I am afraid that my hubby will have a heart attack if he will see my luggage at hte airport..lol just think na lang na mabibili mo na lng mga gamit mo dto.. sabi nga nila pag palagi ka nagbibigay mas malaki ang balik..di ba?

a balikbayan box? hahaha..i know, this sound crazy..i guess i over packed?

or should i just opt to bring one suitcase..

may NCLEX books pa kasi akong inilagay sa box kaya i think it was reasonable to bring one. if i pack it all in the suitcase, for sue excess weight yun..i dont wanna bring 2 suitcase either..

balikbayan box is allowed I guess. better ask the airlines..NCLEX books???gurl ask about this , I am not sure but I heard they are strict about this also, I am not sure ha..my friend here in Texas, she brought 1 box and 1 suitcase..BBB is fine as long as the weight and size is fine..

I guess its depend on the experience of the lawyer, some ask for higher price esp if they have proven winning many cases and one thing also if the other party will participate on the trial.

check this link : http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=149547

and PM Pinay wife, I think she was the one who underwent same case..not sure though..lol

Thank you guys.. Hey, It is not my annulment I am very happy with my husband here in Georgia. It was for his freind asking about annulment there and the girl gave 3000$ price for annulment. He asked me if it is real..

what??? thats too much, others are for her shopping spree though lol

I second the motion..poor guy!!!

i must admit i'm having a hard time choosing what shoes to bring and what not to bring. i soooooooo love my shoes.. my cousins have flocked over my shoes since yesterday!! hahaha..and they're all over my jeans too!! hahaha...i guess i have to accept the fact i can't bring my whole closet with me.

you think bringing a box is too much?

what box do you mean? give me your number on private message.. I will ask my friend who brought a lot of her stuff and I will call you.

same to you girl, I love shoes..my hubby said he married the second Imelda Marcos..lol..I just gave most of my shoes and clothes too cause I am afraid that my hubby will have a heart attack if he will see my luggage at hte airport..lol just think na lang na mabibili mo na lng mga gamit mo dto.. sabi nga nila pag palagi ka nagbibigay mas malaki ang balik..di ba?

I noticed that you are already a jetsetter so I don't need give much advice re: checking of stuff at Manila, actually they are more strict than US airports, US airports are particular only with your visa, they don't check much about your stuff so you can bring what you want as long as you can carry it and you can still walk with poise..lol!!! kasi baka maging "kampanerang kuba ang drama mo..lol

ang sama naman if i look kawawa when i arrive in LV, hahaha..my husband would scream in horror!

sa sobrang excited he watched me pack my stuffs yesterday, hahaha..

pero hindi ko rin natapos kasi he wanted dried fish for pasalubong, which i said was so last minute of him to ask. anyways, i'll finish up packing as soon as i get him his "danggit".

hey! you still want that otap? hahahaha...

don't bother gurl if you can't make it, I was just teasing..just bring your important stuff esp your favorite clothes or shoes kahit mura mga damit dto , im sure meron ka particular stuff..what airlines mo ba?don't bring too much handcarry para di ka na magbitbit sa plane, bring jacket din baka malamig na that time, ako handcarry ko ay ang packet, jacket, 1 magazine, 1 shirt (incase gusto mo magpalit,but di ko dn nagamit)at cellphone, un kasi malinaw na instruction ng jowa, at isang maleta lang talaga ako kahit allowed me ng 2..but if you'll bring so much stuff , better check the weight na jan pa lng sa cebu para di ka na magbawas sa airport..

I have Aunt nga pala sa Vegas at nagkaroon na me new friend na taga CEbu din..

Hi Gurl, Hawaii was one of my lay over last January but Guam was my POE..Hawaii is not quite big but I heard they have nice people from the Immigration, about the baggage, its depend on the airlines, if they are using the same plane going to LV, I guess you don't need to get worry about your stuff anyways they will tell on the plane if you need to transfer you luggage or so. about excess baggage, if it is okey from the Phils no worry about it. and the pocket money, if you will do some shopping i guess you need some but if for some snacks no need to bring much, I wasn't able to spend $3 but I had $220 that time..have a safe trip..

hey yankee!! yup, mu flight is coming up..mixed emotions, but just glad the whole visa process is over..

thanks for the well-wishes!

I noticed that you are already a jetsetter so I don't need give much advice re: checking of stuff at Manila, actually they are more strict than US airports, US airports are particular only with your visa, they don't check much about your stuff so you can bring what you want as long as you can carry it and you can still walk with poise..lol!!! kasi baka maging "kampanerang kuba ang drama mo..lol

As I understand, you can apply the removal of condition 90days before the 2nd anniversary of your GC or 90days before the expiration and for Citizenship is 90days before the 3rd year anniv. I guess if you submit earlier the USCIS won't mind it or they will just process it and let you know their actions.. If you're not convince with my thoughts better call the 1-800numbers of USCIS.. goodluck on your application.

have a good day and God Bless!!!

Hello to all,

I just wanna ask what is the best time to attend CFO Seminar, Before your Interview or After your Interview (when you have a Visa) because just thinking time consuming if you attend for a Seminar before Interview and get a Certification and Back again when you have your visa for the sticker, so Just asking your Opinion fellow Pinay what Is the best time for CFO Seminar, Is it OK to attend a Seminar when you receive your Visa so you don't need to go back for the sticker can I get my sticker on the same day!!

And Is it true that you have to call 4 to 5 days before you make an Appointment for Seminar, Can I walk-In?. Thank You in advance for a reply... And to all who read my Post,. I am Asking to you'r humble prayer for my Interview on November 3, (Monday).. Anyone who have the same Schedule just meet you there at the Embassy., God Bless to Us..

If you live in Manila, there are 2 places to attend to, one is near De Lasalle taft and other one is in Quezon city. I attended mine at PRISM which is near De Lasalle taft, I went there around 8:30am and finished around 10am and went to CFO office for sticker. It would be better to attend your seminar after the delivery of your visa so it won't be hassle for you to go back..I would advice too to go early so you can hear all the matters that they will discuss cause if you're late they won't repeat again.

but if you live in Cebu, take the advice of MJ3Lasvegas

This is mine...

"It's nice to be important..but It is important to be nice".

Welcome to USA!!! God Bless

hi everybody..had a long day today..went to SMEF-COW and CFO, bought a balikbayan box for stuffs i need to bring to the US, paid bills and some other side-trip errands for my mom..but even if i'm really tired, there are a lot of stuffs i need answers to, i do hope you guys don't mind..

to begin..

i'm bound to leave on the 10th of november for Las Vegas, my POE happens to be Hawaii (Honululu to be exact). i haven't been to this airport ever, went through LAX and JFK before but never hawaii..

*are the immigration staff friendly?

*is hawaii a good POE (based on personal experience if any..)

*i have 4hours until my flight to Las Vegas from Hawaii, IS THAT ENOUGH TIME for immigration process/clearing?

*do i get my bag BEFORE i head for immigration (POE interview or something) or AFTER?

*do i need to check in my luggage AGAIN for my flight to Las Vegas?

*do i need to pay for excess baggage from hawaii to las vegas since this is already a domestic flight? (considering the domestic flight baggage allowance..)

*is hawaii airport that big for me to literally get LOST? lol..i know this sounds silly..

i'm really sorry for bugging you guys this late, i know some are spending time with family right now..but i'd appreciate some helpful tips on this little problem of mine.

thanks for future answers..

Hi Gurl, Hawaii was one of my lay over last January but Guam was my POE..Hawaii is not quite big but I heard they have nice people from the Immigration, about the baggage, its depend on the airlines, if they are using the same plane going to LV, I guess you don't need to get worry about your stuff anyways they will tell on the plane if you need to transfer you luggage or so. about excess baggage, if it is okey from the Phils no worry about it. and the pocket money, if you will do some shopping i guess you need some but if for some snacks no need to bring much, I wasn't able to spend $3 but I had $220 that time..have a safe trip..

"Pinay wife...saludo ako sau,,,wat u did is very brave and strong to fight for pinays sake..!!!!most of them on that thread is tripping..alam naman natin na selos at inggit lang cla sa atin kasi tau mas maraming alam compare sa kanila..pang multi tasking tau.kaya nga kahit san sulok ng mundo may pinoys kasi iba abilidad at diskarte natin kaya tau ang hina hire ng maraming bansa..!!!

Cheers,

Irene

Tama ka kapatid!!! saludo ako sa iyo Pinay wife..ayon sa kasabihan, " Ang puno kapag mabunga ay pinupukol"..marami kasi tayong katangian na hindi nila magaya, isa na rito na hindi na natin maglagay ng kolerete para lng mapansin ng mga banyaga hindi tulad nila na kumapal na ang mukha sa dami ng mga kemikals na ginamit, at hindi na natin kailangan maglabas ng bahagi ng atin katawan para lng mapansin..pagdating namn sa trabaho mapa opisina or mabigat na trabaho tayo palagi ang hinahanap, isang kwento na ang isang hari sa Saudi ARabia ay nalungkot ng umalis ang pinoy na trabahador. kanina habang nasa isang kainan kami sa Las Vegas, lahat ng trabahador ay pinoy, tinanong ko isang pinay sabi nya wala daw kasi nakakatagal na ibang lahi at wika pa nya sa asawa ko na " kaming mga pinoy ay matyaga sa lahat ng bagay" at tumango namn ang asawa ko bilang pag sang ayon...hanapin nyo si Patricia Evangelista sa google na nanalo sa ibang bansa na meron isandaan mahigit na kasali..si Pacman ay isang kalahi na pinuri ng direktor ng HBO sa pagiging mpagkumbaba kahit na nanalo ng maraming laban..eto ay ilan lng sa mga katangian na hindi magaya ng ibang lahi kaya gumagawa sila lng dahilan para apihin tayo...

meron ako isang sinulid tungkol sa isang pinay din na ipinagtanggol ang kanyang sarili sa isang tindahan dahil sa panlalait din ng isang banyaga.

Tama ang ginawa mo Pinay Wife at dapat tularan!!!

congrats..have a safe trip here..

i checked the status of my visa through DELBROS and this is what i got..

Waybill number:MNL2008********

DATE & TIME DESCRIPTION

2008-10-21 00:26:53 SHIPMENT OUT FOR DELIVERY

2008-10-20 18:40:04 SHIPMENT RECEIVED AT DISTRIBUTION CENTER

2008-10-03 16:24:17 SHIPMENT IN PROCESS AT THE EMBASSY

am i looking at a visa delivery today? or tomorrow..???

i need to know from your experiences, i have tons of errands lined up and needs to be done, but i can't seem to do anything coz i don't wanna leave the house thinking the delivery man from delbros might arrive..

better stay at home and wait for your visa, its more exciting if you're the first one who will see the delivery guy of dv..or if you are really busy you leave the paper that dv gave to you at the embassy with your ID..

after waiting for any good news yesterday and countless calls to USEM (with failed attempts to talk to grace or lorraine)..

DELBROS texted last night!!!! my visa is for diapatch!!

wooohoooo!!!

just when i thought things seem to be slow and i'll be stuck for the next 2months..

i know this may sound silly but YES, i did cry..hahahaha..i mean who would not? with all the stress this whole thing is giving me, i can't even sleep not thinking about it!

finally, i can relax knowing my visa is on it's way!!

I understand the feeling, I did the same thing when I got a text from delbros..Congrats..

anyways, we'll be at Vegas this 22nd to 28th..when is your flight again?might be back on Nov. 14 if my cousin will meet me at California.

I am sitting next to my SO at Hobby airport in Houston. We left Managua at 6:40 am, easy, no overweight, no problems at all! We flew on Continental and arrived to Houston George Bush International airport at 11 am! Custom was sooooooooooo easy!!!! we waited a couple of minutes in line, a nice officer grab my passport, my papers, joked around a lil bit and said the magic words "welcome to America." He called a security guy that took me to a lil room on a side, there were 3 more ladies sitting, after 5 minutes at the most they called me, made me sign (write my name) a paper and took my index fingerprint and gave me a white slip explaining to me when I had to remove conditions... They were really nice, in less than 10 minutes we were out of the airport on our way to our Final Destination

Welcome to Houston!!

Hi VJ members ,

I have a question about adjusting the status ,we will marry on the 24th and we want to know if really need a birth certificates to be able to adjust the status and if we do should we have our family in Morocco translate it to english before they send it to us here ?I also want to know if possible how much time does it take to adjust the status and receive the green card in the mail ,thanks in advance we apperciate any answer from you guys .

yep you need birth certificate..check the AOS guideline and the requirements for more datails..

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=307

best wishes on your wedding day!!

its me again with yet another question. i know i saw this somwhere but cant find it again. Is it true that if you file for your ead along with your aos then the fees will be $1010.00???? he already has an EAD which is going to expire in 2 weeks. so when we are filing do we apply for a new ead or renew his old one. AND will there be a price difference in doing that??????

As I understand, whether you apply for EAD and AP or not still you will pay $1,010 for aos that includes the biometrics..Senior citizen has no biometrics fee so less for that..

Hello,

I just want to let you know that our wedding was this last saturday. The ceremony was at our house. It was simple but beautiful. My husband's family, some friends and of course our sons. We took many pictures and we will be sharing them with you as soon as we can. It was the happiest day of my life!!!!!!!! . And I want to share this happiness with you.

Now we will start with the paperswork.

Congrats and best wishes!!!

anything we can do for your aos just send an inquiry and we'll be glad to help you..

Who is she?

Charice Pempengo is a Pinay singer who guested at Ellen de Generes, Oprah Winfrey Show and other concert show here in USA.. you can check you tube and look for her name and story..