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    I SHED A TEAR

    in Philippines

    Posted

    You'll be ok.you'll get your visa soon,sometimes people get what they want fast but that doesnt mean you wont get yours,timing is everything and we know that there's always time for everything and surely,you'll get your visa one of these days.remember,patience is virtue.i'll be with you in prayers so you'll be with your one and only soon:)

    smile :D God loves you

    Friendster account?

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    I think she is just trying to protect her kids because of their ex. You know in any races whether US or Philippines, some couples end up in bad separation. Some think of revenge and some wanted their kids back to them.

    Trust your wife.. Talk to her, there should be things that you and her need to discuss. You should know her fears and the things from the past so you know what to expect..and She should tell everything..

    We've discussed her ex some and I don't want her to contact him directly about the permission papers we'll need for our children to travel outside of the phils. Based on what she has told me and the the information in the annulment docs, the guy could be a problem. I'm not sure how other applicants have dealt with exs, but I thought it would be better if a lawyer contacted him about obtaining the notarized letter allowing travel. I wonder if anyone has been delayed because an ex hasn't wanted to give that permission? What are the recourses if that happens? This is off the original topic but I'd appreciate any advice.

    Reading this might help ease up your mind Travel Clearance for Minors

    Employement Contracts in PI - Please explain to an American

    in Philippines

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    no they couldnt[wouldnt if that's the term] sue her (at least they wont waste a breath in my opinion) but they can fire her in a blink of an eye or like a speed of a lightning lol if you know what i mean... unemployement in phil is so high that one has to have a degree just to get to work in malls or lets say a bank (here in the US you could be a HS grad for that matter to work as a teller but its a no no in phil)... so its not mainly being naive but rather keeping your job to whatever possible cause... a means for that matter... i truly understand her no doubt. heck i might have done the same... 6 months is always the minimum contract in phil as a temp job then if they like you then they will let you stay and sign for longer contract... way way way different here in the US... no contract no nothing unless if its a corporate thing... she can challenge the authority, but then what? empty stomach??? lol... thats why its hard to get by in phil and its hard to understand the system when one doesnt live for a long period of time there... we filipinos couldnt even understand the system at times... but what i love being a filipino too, is that no matter how big is the problem, we always put a big smile on our face and just laugh about it...

    FYI, I am fully aware about having and education to just be able to get a job. Nurses can't even find work in PI now.

    Of course I offered to make sure she had enough money to live on, That's not a problem for me, Thank God.

    I wanted her to go back and find a job in Davao area, I like the area so so much better than Manila area.

    I explained to her I would take care of her until she found a job, but she told her sister she is afraid of being sued. I tried to talk to her, but she has her own thougths on the subject.

    I understand your sister in law's situation,since that's her first job,and never experienced such kind before that's why she's afraid that she might get sued by her employer.you and your fiancee might want to talk to her regarding this matter and assure her everything will be ok.maybe you could ask her to review her contract and see if they've indicated that they can sue her once she didnt finish the contract.

    Even in big companies like PLDT where i used to work as a regular employee for 12yrs,one contract worker didnt report for work and was declared AWOL by my company,they just terminated the contract but she was never sued for doing that :)

    Employement Contracts in PI - Please explain to an American

    in Philippines

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    BackGround:

    My Fiance sister got her first job at a hotel in Makati. She is from a city/province/town about one hour south of Davao.

    She basically clears about 4000 peso per month after tax / rent. Pitiful in my opinion, but that's another subject.

    She signed a 6 month contract, she has about 2 months left. She asked off work for 2 weeks to spend time with her younger sister (My Fiance). They granted her 2 weeks off, I sent money for airfare and misc expenses to get her back home to Hometown.

    Her company/supervisor has been texting asking her to come back early, I told her to text them and ask them if they were going to pay for ticket back. Of course they declined with some type of excuse.

    Her sister is very niave, and I told her if you let your employer know they can push you around ,then you will be a target forever.

    I told her to tell the company to "Take this Job and Shove It", but of course in the typical Pinay style she is afraid to challenge authority.

    SHe is afraid of being sued, so she is going back to work early.

    She owns no assets, except for a cellphone and her clothes.

    Employment contract are very rare in USA, and if a employee wants to quit at any time, They just quit and find another job very easily.

    Question is : Can or would they really sue her, or is this some type of PI myth to scare workers.

    I understand that your sister in law is under what we call here a "contractor worker",the contract usually ends after 6mos but it depends what was written in a contract.I used to employ workers and had them sign a contract for a year,but they're free to resign if they wish to provided they will inform me or submit a resignation letter :)

    In my opinion,if she has no liabilities to her company,she's free to resign.Maybe others can give their own opinion with this matter.

    Another increase in Medical Examination Fees

    in Philippines

    Posted · Edited by ManilaIdaho

    On May 2, 2008, St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLMCEC), the Embassy's accredited medical facility, will increase the medical examination fee by U.S. $30.70 to cover the costs of administering the currently available new vaccinations. The new medical exam fees will be U.S. $213.35 for adults (15 years and older) and U.S. $185.35 for children (under 15 years of age).

    link: http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3023.html

    WHOA :o !!! i wish they should stop increasing the fees.how i wish too that all of us who are waiting will be approved soon coz im afraid they'll think of increasing the fees again in the succeeding months :blink:

    anyways,thank you for the information timcass_12 :)

    Bribes in the NBI

    in Philippines

    Posted

    I just spoke to my Philippine Fiance. She went through the interview process. She was told her NBI needed more of an explanation as too why it says she has no criminal record. She went to the NBI and offered the man money to fix it so he can add an explanation. She says she has to pay the person 20000 pesos to fix the NBI. Any advice as to what I should do since this is a bribe. I do not want to pay the fee, but I am told that this is the way it is in the philippines.

    Robert

    Hi,what do you mean an explanation regarding criminal record?from what i understood,having no record means that she's clear from criminal liabilities and there's no explanation on that,just my thought,maybe others can give some light regarding this matter.

    as to paying somebody to fix the NBI for 20,000(is this right?),i wouldnt suggest that,you're right,that's a bribe it might create big problem in the end.NBI has a division who handles FRAUD and one of those is my former student,the last time i spoke to her she told me that's one of those cases they usually handles.

    Interview April 29... Gosh I'm so nervous now...

    in Philippines

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    Today is April 27 and my Interview is going to be on the 29th.. I'm just so nervous right now... My Chris told me to be confident and just answer the questions and I'll be fine.. But i can't help it.. my heart beats so fast more than a hundred beats per minute (tachycardia) :wacko: .... I wonder if i could still sleep tonight and tomorrow night....

    I hope and Pray that everything is going to be alright, and i could get the Visa before my Flight (May 16th), I know we have a problem about Document Verification, But I commit everything to God.. I trust Him Fully,. I know He's not gonna leave me and He will give what my heart's desire which is to be with the man I love...

    I need your prayers..

    thanks...

    The interview appointment was at 7:30am about 2 hours ago. Im freaking out, wish she would text me soon so I can cal her and see what the result was. I hope everything is ok. I miss ShaSha so much

    She'll be fine.I'm sure you'll get a good news a little while later :thumbs: .Good luck and my congratulations in advance.

    God bless

    Birth Discrepancy Got May 14 for my Interview

    in Philippines

    Posted

    Hi everyone, Is anyone here know how to deal about birth discrepancy mine doesn't have gender FEMALE, No entry ..I already did fixed it in my local registrar last April 9 but when i called up NSO its not yet on there records, i keep calling but still not on the records yet. The local registrar suggested me to just pick up in Manila my corrected BC since I'm going to go there, much more faster so i dont have to wait at least 3 months. I have here the transmitttal letter for my BC. Really dont know Manila cause I'm from Cebu and I would be staying in Manila for a week for Medical which in on May 7 and May 14 for my interview and in between I can go to NSO.Worse comes to worse for some reason if i really cant get my corrected BC is it a problem for my requirements? I only have here birth certificate but not yet corrected. I also have passport since i got it long time ago. Thanks for the help....

    Hi,i have just got the copy of my annotated BC a few weeks ago.I went through the process of RA9048the Manila local civil registrar office was the one who sent the transmittal to NSO,they just gave me the finality,it includes the certification and the certified true copy of my BC with remarks on it,I hand carried and submitted it to NSO East Ave Area B,after they have checked everything,they asked me to pay at the cashier (125.00/copy)for my annotated BC copy ,i got my copy after 2weeks.

    As for your case,as far as I know,your local civil registry office should be the one who'll send the transmittal to NSO,but if it's the finality,you need to submit it to NSO.usually,once you've requested for a copy of your annotated BC,it takes 2weeks.

    I will go back there to get the copy of my annotated MC on May 6th.pm me if you need some info regarding this matter and i'll be glad to help you out :)

    good luck

    Will a Hong Kong Divorce be accepted in Manila USE?

    in Philippines

    Posted

    You think the same as my fiance.I wish other men think the way you do especially the Filipino men.Most of them dont want to pay for the annulment,they have the guts of marrying another woman without resolving their first marriage yet,they said it'll just be a waste of time and money.

    As for my case,i was the one who filed for declaration of nullity and paid my lawyer when I found out that he has an existing marriage and never had a plan of getting an annulment,the price is worth it considering the peace of mind that i could get.

    But please be reminded that an annulment or declaration of nullity is not very easy to do especially if the case is filed in Manila where there lots of backlogs (I never knew then it can be filed anywhere)my case was like finding a needle in a haystack,I thought it will never be over,but God is really amazing,it's true that God always make a way when there seems to be no way.after almost 3yrs of waiting for it to be over,I'm now free to marry my fiance :)

    Wow! Most annulments I've seen didnt take three years. It only took between $500 to $2,000 to grease the right people's hand. :-)

    Congrats & good luck btw!!! Now you're free to enjoy the rest of your lives without worrying about the "legal" spouse in the Philippines. :dance:

    Thank you,yes,i am now worry free and glad that i have decided to file for a declaration for nullity even before I met my fiance.The reason why it took so long was I didnt make any follow ups with my lawyer,and he was so lax since he was already fully paid even before he filed it in the court.Also,i didnt have any special someone at that time.it was only when i met my fiance that I became persistent.that's because I want to be married to him and good enough,after just a few months of personally following it up to the court,I was there almost everyday,talking and bugging all the people in court including the judge,she finally signed the decision January of this year :dance:

    Now we're just waiting for our NOA2,hoping and praying it'll be soon :whistle:

    God is really good!

    Will a Hong Kong Divorce be accepted in Manila USE?

    in Philippines

    Posted

    I'm really not sure why people dont get anullments. All these things seems complicated, especially since I know annulments in the Philipiines are very easy to do.

    I know annulments cost a bit of money but if I'm really in love with some one in the PI that is currently married, I would want her to NOT be married to someone else in the PI or any other country.

    Like the Sheriff said in another unrelated thread.... You gotta pay to play.

    You think the same as my fiance.I wish other men think the way you do especially the Filipino men.Most of them dont want to pay for the annulment,they have the guts of marrying another woman without resolving their first marriage yet,they said it'll just be a waste of time and money.

    As for my case,i was the one who filed for declaration of nullity and paid my lawyer when I found out that he has an existing marriage and never had a plan of getting an annulment,the price is worth it considering the peace of mind that i could get.

    But please be reminded that an annulment or declaration of nullity is not very easy to do especially if the case is filed in Manila where there lots of backlogs (I never knew then it can be filed anywhere)my case was like finding a needle in a haystack,I thought it will never be over,but God is really amazing,it's true that God always make a way when there seems to be no way.after almost 3yrs of waiting for it to be over,I'm now free to marry my fiance :)

    Will a Hong Kong Divorce be accepted in Manila USE?

    in Philippines

    Posted · Edited by ManilaIdaho

    You didnt mention in your original post that your filipino husband was married twice before the divorce. . now this makes all the difference. If your filipino husband was married twice before he married you, then there was really no marriage between you and him in the first place. Ergo, no need for the divorce or an annulment.

    What I am trying to explain is that, Filipino citizens, if they are legally married in the Philippines, even if they obtained a divorce decree abroad, such is not valid in the Philippines because it doesnt recognize divorce.

    Yes, I know of Filipino couples who came here and got married to another even if their marriage in the Philippines is not anulled yet, the divorce might be valid here, but not in the Philippines. My point is simple, a divorce obtained by a Filipino citizen abroad, against a filipino spouse, is not binding in the Philippines, this is the law. I think my point is clear.

    As I have mentioned earlier, the process you took worked for you , so thats all that matters , really. I am just pointing out the legality of the issue at hand because the OP's beneficiary is in the Philippines, unlike your situation where you were interviewed in the US Embassy in Hongkong. This is all about the OP's situation.

    Im sorry to hear that you have encountered crooked lawyers, but we are not all the same. My mother is a great lawyer and judge, and I know I am a respectable lawyer when I was still in the Philippines and I am proud to be one.

    Anyhow, as I've mentioned earlier, you are here now, thats all that matter. Im sure you read the other posts here and we all agree about the legality of a divorce obtained abroad, not just me.

    Godbless.

    Myla

    If one found out that her/his spouse has a previous marriage and never gotten an annulment and wants to remarry again,he/she needs to file for a declaration of nullity of marriage because failure to do so will be a possible charge for bigamy (LINK)

    for those who cant afford to pay for a private lawyer but wants to file for an annulment,we have the Public Attorney's Office(PAO) who are willing to help people provided they could get a certificate of Indegency from the Department of Social Welfare and Development(DSWD) near their place :)

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