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    Bringing sister of permanent resident from PI to the USA

    in Bringing Family Members of Permanent Residents to America

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    Hello,.. I'm writing because my wife, who is a filipina, and I just found out that we will be having twins in July or August... We already have a 2 year old and we think with the twins it will be very difficult for a few years. We would like to bring over my wife's sister for two years or so to help with taking care of the children. Does anybody have any advice on what visa would allow her to come to the USA within the next 6-8 months? Would it be possible for me (US citizen) to petition her to expedite the process? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

    living in southern cali, wanna meet up?

    in Philippines

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    hello mga kabayan, sinong nakatira sa southern cali, or sa inland impire, kita naman tayo, nakatira ako sa rialto, kung sino man malapit dito just let me know kita tayo,...thanks

    Malapit kmi sa inyo...San Bernardino county rin kmi. Waiting for my papers pa eh...Hopefully approve soon!

    hi, when ka punta dito, sobrang lapit tayo, basta send me message pagdito ka na ok? goodluck...

    salamat sa mga reply nyo, sana nga malapit lang tayo isat isa para dami hehe...

    living in southern cali, wanna meet up?

    in Philippines

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    hello mga kabayan, sinong nakatira sa southern cali, or sa inland impire, kita naman tayo, nakatira ako sa rialto, kung sino man malapit dito just let me know kita tayo,...thanks

    I'm from Corona. When my sweetie gets here from the PI, you and us can meet for lunch somewhere at Victoria Gardens. :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

    ok sure, when is your sweetie coming? just let me knw ok?

    CFO

    in Philippines

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    I wonder if the counselors really do know the practice in the USA regarding this. It seems they are confusing people with their practice of emphasizing the mother's maiden name as a middle name. To be honest, if you asked all of my ex GF's what my mother's maiden name was, I don't think any would be able to answer the question. It's not a focal point of discussion, and it's not one of the questions that many think to ask. The most common way that a gf/fiancee would know the name is if they knew the grandparents on the mother's side personally. Then they might know. So it's not really emphasized here. But it is emphasized at the seminar, so keep this in mind people! So my girl was initially upset about not having our children having her last name as their middle name. She wanted to have an american middle name, but then the filipino family name too, so that the child would have 4 names. I told her that it would be a bit strange in the US, but if she wanted it, fine. She seems to have changed her mind regarding this though. By the way, her plan is to actually change her last name to her middle name, and then take my last name. So I guess this is the standard PI practice? I think her plan is fine though, because I think it sounds better and it's the name she has been identified with the most during her life thus far.

    I'm thinking about giving this link to the head of PRISM so she would know the problems most applicants encounter during the guidance and counseling. What do you think?

    I think it's a good idea. My girl was confused and she was fed wrong information. The counselors really couldn't know though, because they are giving instructions on matters that they themselves never experienced. It's difficult to instruct on cultural differences without actually being experienced in USA culture.

    What did you do to prepare for your Asawa's arrival?

    in Philippines

    Posted · Edited by sushijin

    She will be here this thursday, so I am underway with preparations...

    1. Rice cooker and rice (secured them a few weeks ago)

    2. 24 Hour Fitness Gym membership-bought 3 year prepaid for her, renews at just $29 a year after

    3. Verizon Wireless Env Cell phone

    4. House will be cleaned before arrival

    5. bought new car, so she will have her own car.. Needs to learn how to drive first tho!

    6. bought new laptop, so she will have own computer.

    7. Checked into catholic churches and filipino restaurants in area (ate at one a few weeks ago... will bring her there)

    8. Looking into Filipino package on Directv satellite TV. There are 8 channels on there for like $30 a month. Up to her if she wants.

    CFO

    in Philippines

    Posted

    I wonder if the counselors really do know the practice in the USA regarding this. It seems they are confusing people with their practice of emphasizing the mother's maiden name as a middle name. To be honest, if you asked all of my ex GF's what my mother's maiden name was, I don't think any would be able to answer the question. It's not a focal point of discussion, and it's not one of the questions that many think to ask. The most common way that a gf/fiancee would know the name is if they knew the grandparents on the mother's side personally. Then they might know. So it's not really emphasized here. But it is emphasized at the seminar, so keep this in mind people! So my girl was initially upset about not having our children having her last name as their middle name. She wanted to have an american middle name, but then the filipino family name too, so that the child would have 4 names. I told her that it would be a bit strange in the US, but if she wanted it, fine. She seems to have changed her mind regarding this though. By the way, her plan is to actually change her last name to her middle name, and then take my last name. So I guess this is the standard PI practice? I think her plan is fine though, because I think it sounds better and it's the name she has been identified with the most during her life thus far.

    True. My girl was upset because the CFO counselor said, "you have known him this long and you still don't know his middle name??" My girl was confused because she knew my name was Walter, but was confused as to why it wasn't Bastow. She was scared when the counselor lashed out verbally, so she just followed suit and did what they asked to satisfy the course. Yet, she and I have a great relationship and we share a lot, but I never thought to discuss how Americans derive their middle name. It never occurred to me, but it would be beneficial for everyone to know that this will likely come up during their CFO experience.

    I agree, they can be very confusing. When I filled out the form for the guidance and counseling, the counselor asked me if the middle name that I put was my husband's mom's maiden name. When I said no, she asked me if I know it. I said yes and so when I told her, she made a correction and wrote it on top of my husband's real middle name. The counselors at PRISM must specify that they are asking for the fiance's/husband's mother's maiden name in place for the middle name. That way applicants won't get confused about it. I'm fortunate that my husband explained to me how the name goes here in US. Because in the Philippines, men and women use their mother's maiden name for middle name. For women, once they got married, the middle name changes to their own maiden name, drop the mother's maiden name and use the husband's last name, while for men, even if they got married, nothing changes. It's so confusing too but that's how it goes over there. After I got married, instead of dropping my mom's maiden name and use my own maiden name as my middle name (the Philippine way), I thought I'd follow how the name goes here in US, which means keeping the middle name that I have been using all my life. I didn't follow how they do it in the Philippines to make things more understandable. And besides, I'm already here in US so I better follow how they do it here. Lucky for those who have two names like Maria Cristina or Mary Anne or Christine Marie, etc... When they get here, they can just add their new last name without getting confused about the middle name.

    --Mae

    CFO

    in Philippines

    Posted

    True. My girl was upset because the CFO counselor said, "you have known him this long and you still don't know his middle name??" My girl was confused because she knew my name was Walter, but was confused as to why it wasn't Bastow. She was scared when the counselor lashed out verbally, so she just followed suit and did what they asked to satisfy the course. Yet, she and I have a great relationship and we share a lot, but I never thought to discuss how Americans derive their middle name. It never occurred to me, but it would be beneficial for everyone to know that this will likely come up during their CFO experience.

    Actually, it's funny that I'm reading this advice now... I just talked to my girl last night and she had a problem at the CFO because she wasn't certain what name was my middle name. Well, if the petitioner is US born, and he is caucasian and not of asian or other descent, I can tell you that his middle name will NOT be his mother's maiden name. The more common practice is that it's a chosen name, much like the first name. For example, my name is Jeffrey Walter Zentner. My middle name was given to me because of a great uncle who passed away many years ago. His first name was Walter. My mom was very close to him, and thus gave me his name. My mother's maiden name is Bastow, and none of my siblings have her name as a middle name. The lady instructing my girl at the CFO told my girl that my proper name is Jeffrey Walter Bastow Zentner, but she was incorrect. I think this is very common in the PI, but not in the US. Hope my answer helps.

    Technically, you are right and they also know that at CFO that American's middle name is a chosen name, not your mom's maiden name. But still, they would like to know your mom's middle name. I remember, during my CFO, my counselor put my then fiance's mother's maiden name on top of his middle name. A lot of applicants had a hard time during their seminars because of not knowing their fiance's/husband's mother's maiden name that's why it's better that applicants know it.

    --Mae

    CFO

    in Philippines

    Posted

    Actually, it's funny that I'm reading this advice now... I just talked to my girl last night and she had a problem at the CFO because she wasn't certain what name was my middle name. Well, if the petitioner is US born, and he is caucasian and not of asian or other descent, I can tell you that his middle name will NOT be his mother's maiden name. The more common practice is that it's a chosen name, much like the first name. For example, my name is Jeffrey Walter Zentner. My middle name was given to me because of a great uncle who passed away many years ago. His first name was Walter. My mom was very close to him, and thus gave me his name. My mother's maiden name is Bastow, and none of my siblings have her name as a middle name. The lady instructing my girl at the CFO told my girl that my proper name is Jeffrey Walter Bastow Zentner, but she was incorrect. I think this is very common in the PI, but not in the US. Hope my answer helps.

    Thank you for your reply, this will be helpful to me....

    Your welcome! :thumbs: Make sure you know your petitioner's middle name, which is the mother's maiden name, work phone, cellphone, in short, all the infos about him. You won't have any problems if your documents are complete and well-prepared.

    Good luck again!

    --Mae

    Ano ang Iyong Gagawin???

    in Philippines

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    hmmmm...a tough question! BUT! it's harder if you've been in that situation..and hardest if that happens to you not but once but twice! that happened to me. but not with my fiance. i had not so good past relationships. i had more than my fair share. here it goes:

    1st bf: we were together for 6 years, we're both med students that time. then he met a pretty med student a batch younger than us. they hit it off. sad to say he dumped me.

    2nd bf: we were steady for 3 years. he's a fellow doctor, with good looks. so who wouldnt fall for him? he's a real player. during the time we're an item he would date females from all walks of life. young, old, pretty, not-so-pretty, doctor, nurse, medtechs, students..i guess he dated every single gril in our hospital. stupid as i am..i didnt give up on him. he would always promise me he'd stop womanizing. then i would forgive him..then the cycle begins and repeats itself. then one day, i found out he got 2 of his gf's pregnant. that was the end of it.

    3rd bf: he's a divorcee with 3 kids from 3 different moms, 9 years my senior. so you'd say, what i was thinking by sticking with him for 2 1/2 years. i kept telling myself that i love him. then he did it again! he got another girl pregnant. hayyy.

    thank God..He answered my prayer. he gave chris to me. chris taught me how to trust someone again enough to commit my future with him. i hope and pray he'll not give me heartaches anymore.. what i had was more than enough.

    oo nga ang tapang mo girl, saludo ako sayo,...mahirap i share yung sakin kaya wag nalng, at nabubuwisit ako pag naalala ko yung ginawa nya at paminsan minsan yan ang dahilan bakit minsan kami nagaaway kasi mahilg ako magatnong yung nakaraan nya...nga pala advice nyo sakin di ba maganda pagnatatanong tungkol sa nakaraan nya?

    Age difference between Filipinas and americans (Poll)

    in Philippines

    Posted

    Average Age for Petitioner is 40

    Average Age for Receiver is 29

    Average difference is 11.3 years

    Well, that is nearly the age difference between my girl and I. I just turned 40, and her 28. Don't get confused, people. She and I share the account, so sometimes you will see posts from one of us, or both, for that matter!

    I don't think our age makes a difference in our case. We are deeply in love, as my girl pointed out. When I was a bit younger, I wasn't really interested in getting married as much, and wasn't really desiring children... It just wasn't my time. Entering into my late 30's, and especially with the entrance of my beautiful fiancee Margin, I started to realize what I was really missing in life. So on June 19th, our journey will begin. Soon after, Zachary Jaden will be conceived and created, hopefully. At 40 years old, I'm finally ready to be a dad. For some of us, I guess it takes a little longer to see the light :-P

    I love you Margin Cariaga Zentner!!

    FLIGHT SCHEDULES List

    in Philippines

    Posted

    2008 Flight Schedules

    Airplane.GIF

    VJ NAME-------Airline----Flight Schedule---Flight #---Departure---POE-----Destinationus_flag_small.jpg

    June

    Mike_Zandy------------JAL---------June 13--------------------9:00am----Chicago------Tulsa,OK

    kennethandjoyce----PAL--------June 16--------------------1030pm ---------------------SF

    envy_me--------------NWA--------June 17--------72--------6:15am------Detroit------Chicago

    Jartu63-----------------JAL---------June 17--------746--------9:00am-----Washington,DC----Portland, ME

    ammike----------------PAL---------June 18-----PR102-------10:00pm------LAX--------San Diego CA

    RHRH-------------------PAL---------June 20--------------------7:30am------Houston-----Texas

    Nova17-----------------PAL---------June 21-------PR104----10:30pm-----SF-----------Oakland SF (same with foxyroxy)

    Foxyroxy---------------PAL---------June 21-------PR104----10:30pm------SF-----------SF (same with Nova17)

    Gurl---------------------NWA--------June 21--------72---------6:15am-----Detroit------Fort Myers, FL

    WaltnRafi--------------NWA--------June 25--------72---------6:15am-----Detroit-----Greensboro

    ktv2007---------------JAL----------June 25------746--------- 9am-----------SF----------Colorado Springs

    Noelandtintin---------PAL---------June 27-----PR102-----10:00pm-----LAX----------Palm Springs, CA

    SHAPE-----------------NWA--------June 27--------02--------7:45am-------LAX----------Denver, CO

    July

    mamada--------------JAL-----------July 9--------746------9:00am-----Washington, DC---Richmond, VA

    SMOKE----------Cathay Pacific----July 31-------920------12:30----------LAX--------------Oklahoma City

    August

    Ikhing-----------------NWA---------August 13------72---------6:15am------Detroit---------Fort Luderdale, FL

    Simple_Melanie---Continental--- August 31--- CO-934----10:55pm--- Guam-----Houston, Texas

    September

    RyaNriza---------------NWA--------Sept 1----------02------7:55am------LAX-------------Mesa, AZ

    dbears-----------------NWA---------Sept 4---------72------6:35am-----Detroit----------Princeton, NC

    October

    November

    December

    PS: edited and updated list...

    busy ka shape ako muna update nito.. :blush:

    june 19 singapore airlines, 8:30am LAX rialto, CA

    got the visa today!!!!!!!!whatta great birthday gift!...

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

    Posted

    i got my visa today finally!!!!!!!!! after a long wait, my birthday was yesterday, and the guy says it supposed to be deliverd yesterday but its holiday, so they delivered it now, but its ok, still a great birthday gift!!!!... and i told him to deliver visa soon to those who are still waiting, you are next guys, i will leave on 19th POE LAX...

    Hi sush, whats the reason for the delay of ur visa?

    hi kasi nung interview ko nung 23 ng april, kaso may hininge silang papel sakin additional nag pasa ako nung april 29, ngbayad ako sa delbros nung april 18, tapos naforward s NSO nung may 5 lang tapos nag offline NSO ng 2 weeks so naibalik docs ko sa embassy nung may 23, di ko rin alam what took them so long, importante i got it finally di ba? pero nakaapat na kami ng changed ng flight sked hehe...

    thanks for the birthday greetings....have a safe trip evryone to those who are leaving soon,....

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