Chin2003

It's 11 am now and we just got back from the interview. We were scheduled at 7 am but we arrived at the Embassy at 5 30 am. It was pouring rain. We didn't bring any umbrella so my daughter, fiance, and I went straight to the gate. The guards were really rude. We practically begged them if they can allow my daughter to go to the waiting area for shelter but they refused it and told us in a rude manner that we're not allowed to go inside (not even my daughter) and that we should step out coz we were blocking the way. My fiance was really pissed off coz they were so rude and inconsiderate of the kids who got wet coz of the rain. We ended up buying 2 umbrellas from vendors outside the Embassy (cost P150 each). We walked to the waiting shed where we met Jomay (MrsArtis). She was so kind to put some of my stuff on her bag as we were carrying a lot and we are so wet from the rain. Around 6 10 am, we decided to proceed to the gate but was told that they still won't let us go inside. We met Relyn, her son, and Patrick who were waiting outside too. The guards keep telling us to go further and just wait to be called.

Finally, they all allowed us to go inside at 6 30 am. We got our number and waited for finger print scanning. K2 don't need to be scanned. They just ask you to show them your son/daughter. Mely was with Jomay and Relyn. During the pre-screening interview...the lady asked me a lot of questions and what happened to my previous K-1 visa application. She took some of the money remittances, chatlogs, emails, pictures, and took my fiance's W2 form, ITR, and affidavit of support. After 15 minutes, my number was flashed again for the interview with the Consul. The female blonde Consul was really nice. She speaks tagalog and was really friendly. The interview lasted for just 5 minutes but most of it was just to talk to my daughter. She's enjoying talking to my daughter and they were all laughing at her. Then she said, "Well, everything seems good now. All we need to do is to verify if you're not really married. Just wait for your name to be called."

Once my name was called, the guy gave me a pink slip and asked me to pay at Delbros. (P310 each applicant)

It was really a nice experience. It didn't took us long to wait for the Interview. I got to meet other members of VJ too. They're all very nice. I wish we spent a little more time with them but my fiance's still pissed at how we were treated by the guard. Haaayyy!!! They don't have sympathy for all the kids who got wet due to the heavy rain.

REMINDER: Make sure you pay your visa fee prior to your interview date. The lady in front of me didn't pay her visa fee so she was instructed to go to the bank to pay for it and if she's not back before 10 am. They will re-schedule her interview after 3 months.

Good to hear that your VISA Journey is about to end with the coming of your VISAS!!!

Congratulations!!!

Happy trip soon!!!!!!!

Hello nimfa. Thanks a lot At last nakahinga na ako ng maluwag

REMINDER: Make sure you pay your visa fee prior to your interview date. The lady in front of me didn't pay her visa fee so she was instructed to go to the bank to pay for it and if she's not back before 10 am. They will re-schedule her interview after 3 months.

I am sorry to hear about the rude guards. They should be considerate of your child getting wet. Also about your reminder, there are really a lot of applicants specially those who are not member of forums like VJ who don't know the "what-to-dos." It's sad she's re-scheduled.

You deserve the biggest CONGRATULATIONS! You did your best and quite glad everything went well inside USEM

Take care

Lady and Pink thanks talaga y'all are really nice

candid and filiricans thanks so much

thanks so much hanny, jego, and sassy :)

join kayo mamaya sa EB at despidida ni shape sa greenbelt..hope to see u there!

pasensya na sis. i missed the eb. malapit na kasi umwi ang fiance ko so it's best i stay with him.

Congratulations and thank you for sharing your experience. Dont mind the guard..at least you had the best CO..

Hello. Yeah ganun na nga. nakakainis lang talaga nung umagang yun. lol. Buti na lang di na kami babalik dun. Good luck sa visa mo. I know approve ka

hey patrick and relyn. i'm really glad i'm able to meet you guys. congratulations to all of us.

thanks so much hanny, jego, and sassy :)

wow congratz sharon to ur interview,well were d same consul interviewer that i had the last time....she is nice person....goodluck sa visa....im friend also of relyn....

alpha joy

Hello alpha joy. thanks ha. oo nagkita kita nga kami kanina. ang bait nga nila eh.

neighbor

I'm glad you're in US na. Katatapos ko lang ng interview. I got pink slip.

see you soon, neighbor!

hahhahaha im glad u made it congrats..... c yah soon

thanks neighbor! see you soon!!!

It's 11 am now and we just got back from the interview. We were scheduled at 7 am but we arrived at the Embassy at 5 30 am. It was pouring rain. We didn't bring any umbrella so my daughter, fiance, and I went straight to the gate. The guards were really rude. We practically begged them if they can allow my daughter to go to the waiting area for shelter but they refused it and told us in a rude manner that we're not allowed to go inside (not even my daughter) and that we should step out coz we were blocking the way. My fiance was really pissed off coz they were so rude and inconsiderate of the kids who got wet coz of the rain. We ended up buying 2 umbrellas from vendors outside the Embassy (cost P150 each). We walked to the waiting shed where we met Jomay (MrsArtis). She was so kind to put some of my stuff on her bag as we were carrying a lot and we are so wet from the rain. Around 6 10 am, we decided to proceed to the gate but was told that they still won't let us go inside. We met Relyn, her son, and Patrick who were waiting outside too. The guards keep telling us to go further and just wait to be called.

Finally, they all allowed us to go inside at 6 30 am. We got our number and waited for finger print scanning. K2 don't need to be scanned. They just ask you to show them your son/daughter. Mely was with Jomay and Relyn. During the pre-screening interview...the lady asked me a lot of questions and what happened to my previous K-1 visa application. She took some of the money remittances, chatlogs, emails, pictures, and took my fiance's W2 form, ITR, and affidavit of support. After 15 minutes, my number was flashed again for the interview with the Consul. The female blonde Consul was really nice. She speaks tagalog and was really friendly. The interview lasted for just 5 minutes but most of it was just to talk to my daughter. She's enjoying talking to my daughter and they were all laughing at her. Then she said, "Well, everything seems good now. All we need to do is to verify if you're not really married. Just wait for your name to be called."

Once my name was called, the guy gave me a pink slip and asked me to pay at Delbros. (P310 each applicant)

It was really a nice experience. It didn't took us long to wait for the Interview. I got to meet other members of VJ too. They're all very nice. I wish we spent a little more time with them but my fiance's still pissed at how we were treated by the guard. Haaayyy!!! They don't have sympathy for all the kids who got wet due to the heavy rain.

REMINDER: Make sure you pay your visa fee prior to your interview date. The lady in front of me didn't pay her visa fee so she was instructed to go to the bank to pay for it and if she's not back before 10 am. They will re-schedule her interview after 3 months.

neighbor

I'm glad you're in US na. Katatapos ko lang ng interview. I got pink slip.

see you soon, neighbor!

yw sis. yan na din ang gagamitin namin sa pagpapadala ng gamit namin. pero di pa muna ngayon. sa june 23 pa interview eh. kung swertehin at ma-approved papadala namin agad ang gamit. buti na din heto...nakamura tayo, di ba? mabait din yung babaeng nakausap ko eh. very accomodating. mukhang ok naman sila. i'll try na din yan.

ingat sis thanks sa reply

don't worry ,., nafefeel ko na you can make it

thanks sis. kasabay ko si relyn, mely, and jomay. eb na namin yun LOL

we need your prayer sis

yw sis. yan na din ang gagamitin namin sa pagpapadala ng gamit namin. pero di pa muna ngayon. sa june 23 pa interview eh. kung swertehin at ma-approved papadala namin agad ang gamit. buti na din heto...nakamura tayo, di ba? mabait din yung babaeng nakausap ko eh. very accomodating. mukhang ok naman sila. i'll try na din yan.

ingat sis thanks sa reply

Hi Shape! Congrats ha. Now ready ka na makasama ang asawa mo

hmm,.,. there price is cheap ,., i think we will use them na rin kasi my husband wants to bring ALL our wedding gifts that we received nun wedding namin ,., eh ang dami nun so makakatipid kami dito hehe

Oo sis sobrang mura dun. kaya nga nag thread ako nito kasi baka kako may ibang VJ members na nagpadala na through manila forwarder. nung tumawag kasi ako sa kanila noon ilang beses ko sila ask kung talagang ganun lang charge nila at yung weight ba may limit. meron daw silang jumbo box at wala daw limit. try ko ulit tawagan sila

thanks for this sis ,., i'll call them later din and ask if they accept fragile stuff kasi husband ko gusto dalhin yung mga plato and glasses na regalo sa amin . sabi ko nga iwan na lang dito pro ayawa nya kasi may sentimental value daw yun hehe.

sis heto number na tawagan mo. katatapos ko lang tumawag sa manila forwarder

Manila +011.632.356.8061

Manila +011.632.294.4891

yung 294-4891 ang tinawagan ko. makakakuha tayo ng discount kung sabay sabay tayo ng date na magpapadala daw

I just called Manila Forwarder today. Their jumbo box is from 35 to 40 kls lang. So if you're stuff is more than 40 kls....compute na lang daw nila yung excess weight. I also asked if they can give me an estimated or exact amount on how much I'll pay for my stuff (assuming it's 40 kls) from Manila to Fort Myers,FL.

Manila to LA (by sea 1 month) = $109

LA to Fort Myers (via fedex) = $68

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$177

They'll keep reminding you that food, any liquids (shampoo, lotion, perfume, conditioner, etc), and A LOT of cd/dvd/vcd are not allowed. Also, they told me they'll give DISCOUNT kung sabay-sabay magpapadala. but they wont give discount if magkaka-iba ng date sa pagpapadala.

hmm,.,. there price is cheap ,., i think we will use them na rin kasi my husband wants to bring ALL our wedding gifts that we received nun wedding namin ,., eh ang dami nun so makakatipid kami dito hehe

Oo sis sobrang mura dun. kaya nga nag thread ako nito kasi baka kako may ibang VJ members na nagpadala na through manila forwarder. nung tumawag kasi ako sa kanila noon ilang beses ko sila ask kung talagang ganun lang charge nila at yung weight ba may limit. meron daw silang jumbo box at wala daw limit. try ko ulit tawagan sila

Hello Cranky. I am a client at Reeves and Associates too. My interview is on June 23. Look for Attorney Flomy Diza. He's a filipino lawyer based in SF. He is very accommodating and will help you and your fiance with her visa. I had problem with RFE and we were past the due date. The lawyer was able to fix it and USCIS continued to process the application. Tell them you got referred to by client M-1205. They will really help you. Please tell your fianc ethat they have an office in Makati.

BTW, this old thread might prove helpful. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;#entry1395242

Ate Gay September din po ang alis namin ng anak ko. Kung sakali po nagpadalaka na ng balikbayan box sa Manila Forwarder o kung saan po. Please let me know. Kung ok lang po sana.

Thank you so much sis, I'll call them tomorrow, one more thing na lng, forgive me for my ignorance, saan tayo bibili ng box sa kanila ba?...thanks ha

Sunday bukas. Not sure kung makakatawag ka. Try mo din. Meron silang Jumbo box. :) Pero ok din lang daw kung may sarili kang box. Wag mo na ayusin ng husto ang gamit mo dahil once na papadala mo na. aalisin mo din lahat yun kasi che-check nila. Sayang lang effort mo sa pag tiklop.

Siguro kahit saan ganun ginagawa. Kahit sa post office nagtanong ako...ganun advice sa akin. Iisa isahin din nila mga gamit mo.

Yan nga din po Ate ang hinihintay ko. Baka meron na sa mga members dito na nagpadala ng balikbayan box gamit ang Manila Forwarder. Makakatulong ito sa atin na mga magpapadala kasi makakamura tayo. Makakatulong din tayo sa Manila Forwarder dahil dadami ang customer nila. Hehehe. Sana may discount tayo sa kanila pag VJ member. LOL. :thu mbs:

Congrats!!!

Luzon ---------- Laguna ---------- San Pedro

Hi! Probably some of us would want to send our stuff prior to our departure date coz we have a lot of things to bring and would want to take them with us when we go to US. Others will send their balikbayan box through FEDEX or DHL (which we all know are way too expensive). Others will send it through POST OFFICE. Has any of you sent balikbayan box or has anyone of you heard about MANILA FORWARDER? So far that's the cheapest and they have no limit with the weight. I called them and they told me that food and any liquids are not allowed to be included in the box.

Yan nga din problem ko 'cause I have to send a lot of stuff since I'll be leaving na this June, may I know the number of that Manila Forwarder? Thank you very much.

Eto sis ang info sa Manila Forwarder. Call mo sila para ma-explain sa iyo ng husto kung paano ka magpapadala. Mura lang singil nila eh. wala pa $200 walang limit sa weight

Philippine Office (Manila Forwarder Phil, Inc.)

Address Manila Forwarder Phil., Inc.

#75 Pariancillo, Valenzuela City 1444

Customer Support US VOIP Telephone 323.274.2578

323.319.2680

Australia local call: 612.903.78436

Japan local call: 813.458.01665

Manila +011.632.356.8061

Manila +011.632.294.4891

Fax Manila +011.632.445.1192

Email rbhie@manilaforwarder.com

Warehouse

Dispatch Legalas-Manila Forwarder Corp

1200 Collector's Rd,

Manila International Container Port,

North Harbor, Manila, Philippines

Tel: +011.632.247.7833

Fax +011.632.243.1184

US VOIP Telephone 323.286.0139

Email manila_forwarder@yahoo.com

edelmanuel@hotmail.com

I am also considering Manila Forwarder kasi dalawang cabinet ng libro ipapadala ko and for sure mamumulubi ako if I'd send it via FEDEX.

I hope people who have tried it could share their experience sa Manila forwarders.

Ate Gay tumawag po ako sa Manila Forwarder last week. Sabi nga po sa akin they don't have a limit with regards to the weight as long as you won't include any liquid (shampoo, conditioner, lotion, perfume, etc.), dvd/vcd/cd. Saka pwede din po sila mag pick up ng gamit mo. Maliit lang ang charge preo you have to call in advance so they can schedule when to go to your place. It would take a month daw po bago ma-deliver sa US. Also, kelangan taga US talaga yung padadalhan mo. I-deliver nila yun sa bahay sa US mismo. Hindi daw pick-up sa office nila. Also, no charge daw once na ma-deliver.