angel7407

The best and cheaper way is to go to a Philippines Embassy where your fiancé lives and get a visa. They issue a visa for 59 days for less than $50. Then when he is in the Philippines, have him extend before the 59th day is up. We did that few months ago. The only thing was, my husband's visa will expire for one day and then we were leaving that night out of Cebu. We went to immigration in the morning to extend for a day. They still charged him for $200+ for. 2-month extension. He was given a 2-month extension automatically for an overstay of 1 day. He has been asking them if he could have a shorter extension for a lower rate, etc. But apparently, they don't offer that service.

By the way, we did not arrive together in the Philippines, that's why he could not get the Balikbayan visa. We went home 4 months apart but left Phils together.

If you already paid the IV fees, then you should submit the civil documents ASAP. Don't forget to attach the IV barcoded cover sheet for each case.

For children 18 years old and above, submit a CENOMAR as well.

Where can I find the cover sheet with barcodes? Thank you!

Thank you for the clarification Hank.

This is what I am referring to, under the Civil Documents requirement:

Police Certificates

Each visa applicant aged 16 years or older must submit police certificates.

You must submit police certificates which:

Cover the entire period of the applicants residence in that area

Have been issued by the appropriate police authority

Include all arrests, the reason for the arrest(s), and the disposition of each recorded case.

How to obtain a police certificate:

Determine the countries from which a police certificate is required. Refer to the table below.

Note: Present and former residents of the United States need NOT obtain any U.S. police certificates

Contact the appropriate police authorities. Additional information on how to obtain a police certificate can be found on the Reciprocity by Country page.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - ABOUT POLICE CERTIFICATES: Some countries require a specific Police Certificate Request form to properly request and obtain Police Certificate(s). The Reciprocity by Country page indicates those countries.

Police certificates from certain countries are unavailable.

More specific information is available from the NVC, the nearest U.S. immigrant visa processing post, or online at Reciprocity by Country.

An applicant must obtain a police certificate from the local police authority:

IF you

AND

have been living in your country of nationality at their current residence for more than 6 months

you are 16 years old or older

lived in a different part of your country of nationality for more than 6 months

you were 16 years or older at that time

lived in a different country for more than 12 months

you were 16 years or older at that time

were arrested for any reason

Thank you, Hank! Aren't we suppose to send NVC right now a Police certificate as one of the Civil documents requirements, aside from AOS and its supporting documents?

What they need the NBI for TRAVEL ABROARD, the green version, not a local police certificate.

Later when you reach the embassy stage, follow the instructions letter:

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/865058/instructionpackets/IV%20Applicants_%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20_as%20of%2017%20September%202013_%20without%20footer.pdf

Hello everyone, I hope someone can give me an answer of my confusion about these clearances.

We filed petition for my children back in the Philippines. We are now in the AOS documents and Supporting documents stage. And one of the requirements is the Police clearance. My oldest and second child will be 20 this October and one will be 18 in November are in the city for their studies (college). My youngest who will be 16 in September is still in my hometown studying high school. Now, do I need to get Police clearance for the two who are in the city for those years that they were in my hometown until 16 years old and then get another clearance in the city where they are now? Does my youngest needs to get a Police clearance also from my hometown since he will be 16 in September? Then, they also have to get NBI clearances, correct?

Thank you!

Thank you Hank. We already asked someone to watch our mails and let us know of any letter from NVC/USCIS. Thanks!

Petition for stepchildren approved in Dec.4,2013 and until now we haven't heard from NVC yet. My dilemma is, we are going home to Phils (actually today) because my MIL has cancer and won't be back until March 10. Here are my questions:

1. What if something will arrive in the mail while we are gone (like asking for documents/fees), is it ok for the response to be delayed for 2 months?

2. Will NVC think that we abandoned the petition by not responding promptly?

Please someone can enlighten us. We don't want to delay (coz it's been delayed already) the children's coming to America. But the illness of MIL was unpredicted/unexpected and we just think that the visit is really needed especially now(who knows what might happen tomorrow). I hope someone can answer our questions. Thank you!

Anyone knows of a good lawyer in the Philippines? I need one to defend my dad. I don't wanna go into details but it's one of those David VS Goliath cases and unfortunately, my dad being in David's shoes. If you experienced hiring a lawyer in PI, how much total did it cost you? I know different lawyers will ask for different amounts, but I just want to know how much to expect.

Where in the Philippines you are referring to? I can recommend.

Ask wife to go to a L'occitane store so no more shipping fee and then no waiting.

Angel which one of the following is the shampoo that you use. Please check the link. http://www.epinions.com/well-Personal/skp_~1/dl_~/search_vertical_~all/search_string_~L%2527occitane%20shampooing%20shampoo

And this link http://www.amazon.com/LOccitane-Apr-e8s-Shampooing-R-e8parateur-Repairing-Conditioner/dp/B001G60EW6

Or this http://www.polyvore.com/loccitane_apr%C3%A8s-shampooing_conditioner_for_dry/thing?id=52221287

Mr. Smiley, these are the products I am using. Go to www.loccitane.com and see all their products. It comes in bigger bottle and medium. Today, there were hairs in the shower but when I combed after...zero hair! So happy. At least it's not hundreds now.

http://usa.loccitane.com/aromachologie-volumizing-shampoo,82,1,29453,263987.htm

http://usa.loccitane.com/aromachologie-repairing-conditioner,82,1,29454,262834.htm

True, I had to try a lot of hair products because of my flakes and falling hairs. Everytime I comb my hair after shower, it's like hundreds of them clinging to the comb! Plus I noticed lots of gray hairs growing. When I switched to L'occitane, it changed in a span of 1 month. Lesser hair loss, big time...lesser flakes, no more gray hairs...my hair is smoother, smells so good, no more frizz and straighter.

OMG, I think my falling hairs are like hundreds daily since I came to America almost 4 years ago. I and my husband are going crazy about it because my hairs are everywhere! And a lot of flakes too! I don't know why. I tried different shampoos already. Then my husband bought a new shampoo and conditioner from L'occitane and out of curiosity I tried it too 2 months ago. It helped! I still have falling hair but not hundreds anymore. Plus my hair is not frizzy anymore. It looks calm and smoother, straighter. Maybe she can try it, L'occitane shampooing shampoo essential oils 5 huiles essentielles volumizing and then apres-shampooing condiioner essential oil 5 huiles essentielles repairing. I'm sorry it's so long. I just copied what's on the bottle...hehehe! It's a green bottle. They don't have a lot of hair products anyway, so it's easy to look for it. My hair loss is lessen. Hope this helps.

Speaking of pageants...about 6 months ago I was at a pageant with my fiance overseas....it was all filipinas. I was amazed at how serious they take those things! And the prize was only a cheap trophy.

I was asked before it began to be a judge, I declined because I just wanted to drink some beer and enjoy the scenery. Glad I declined, as her aunt was a contestant and she was seriously the worst contestant. She somehow ended up getting 2nd runner up I think, but I would've voted her dead last and she probably would've been pissed at me.

I've been to a couple of these and they get so competitive. Every one I've been to ends with arguements and a protest of the results.

Well, Filipinos make it a career as you know. They will seriously put out their hearts for it. Even Ms. Gay pageants. 10 months ago, we went home to Phils and we visited the university were one of our wedding sponsors is the School Pres. Then we saw my first cousin who's a teacher there. She was so happy to invite us to her department because they had a pageant which will start in few minutes: Miss Earhworm. My hubby was like...what kind of pageant is Ms. Earthworm? Honestly, I did not know...hahaha! It ended up he was asked to judged. And it was a Ms. Gay where the contestants make use of the linens as their customes since the course is BSHRM...so they have a lot. It was so hilarious!!! My husband went crazy...hahaha! Trust me, they took it so seriously. Miss Earthworm...wth???

My fiance (in the philippines) and I (in the US) were watching it together, although she had a bit of a delay. She predicted USA would win. I thought it would come down to those two, but I believe Miss Philippines should have won. They were both good, but I think a little home cooking took place last night for Miss USA. Miss Philippines answer was much better than all of them, especially Miss Venezuela - She talked about making a law for surfing - that was hilarious

I can't agree more. Philippines deserved the crown. No offense meant to USA, but maybe if it was another country who's a close competitor to Phils, Im sure that they will give the crown to Phils.

Ditto! Miss USA was beautiful as well and it is great that Miss Philippines took runner up!

No doubt Ms USA is pretty, she really is. But Ms Philippines deserved to win. She's pretty, great poise, elegance, confident and with substance. Answer was out of the ordinary than Ms USA. But still congratulations to USA!

I'm happy for both gorgeous ladies (Miss USA and Philippines)

It's just a pageant, sis. God bless you!

I know it is just a pageant but we also know where the crown should be. My favorites were really Venezuela, Croatia and Phils. I really thought Venezuela would win, but when her answer went in a different direction, I knew it was Phils. Even my American husband was shocked why USA won over Phils. Oh well...of course it's USA who will win.

I can't believe Miss Philippines only got the first runner-up title...hmmmmmmmppppppp!!!! So disappointed of the result!

First of all, from where is your fiancée? City or province? Then what kind of hospital his brother is in? How complicated the surgery will be that it would cost $10K?

I am new here, I was waiting for email that I got replies. I just started checking now. You are right, God bless her, and God keep her safe, don't take my accusations of her too seriously, I blame myself or try to, I don't like blaming others for anything. But I was in a very horrible emotional state when I posted. Really, lets just hope this little girl from the Philippines is safe. If she is having emotional problems, I feel so sorry and guilty for it. I have tried my best to express my apology, and that I was working on solving whatever problem we had, but she has never replied. It is just a sad thing. Not a super bad thing, or a horrible case of abuse.

Too bad the "little girl from the Philippines" was not a good listener. I wonder what was your expectations of her in your marriage? I'm sure even if she is already 38, she had a hard time understanding why you are agitated all the time. Maybe she felt like she was walking on eggs. Do you really think that even if you apologize many time she can forgive you? Sometimes when the pain is too deep, some people cannot risk compromising just because they love the other person. Love doesn't mean forgiving all the time. When the pain is wearing you out, love is not enough to build back the self-esteem that was lost. Sometimes, words are more painful than a knife and it will kill a person little by little. Overall, my advise to you is forgive yourself and start searching your self and then that's the time you will consider having a relationship again. You just sad you still love your wife, so I think it's better to let go and better yourself first. Be safe and I hope your wife is in a safe place too.

I feel sorry for what happened to your marriage. But sometimes there are a lot of things that are already too late to be given a chance. I believe a marriage that is somewhat shaky is one of them. People have different responses to every situation and I can't blame your wife to completely block you out of your life. Maybe she is also going on with something and she realized that staying married with a guy who doesn't even know why he snaps is not good for her wellbeing. I did not go too far in my opinion of my last post, it was more of a general comment for everyone especially to Filipinas who are usually the center of accusation for scamming husbands. Abuse comes in different forms and I am sure she felt aggravated of how you treated her when you were "on medication" (as what you mentioned) and when she told the Center staff about it, of course they interpreted it as a form of abuse. So, I guess she had the right to claim it. Maybe it went too far for you because you did not expect a Filipina can report you like that. Now, you found out that it's because of the medication, but maybe it's already too late. Hurtful words have been said and damage has been done. We don't know her principle, maybe for her there's no more second chances when she's pushed too far. I guess you will be okay since you even already started talking to another Filipina girl and I hope you will know each other better/deeper before taking things seriously. Or else it's gonna be another disaster of "jumping from the pot to the fire" for both of you. I also hope you will learn by heart the culture since sometimes it's the cause of a stir. We are super sensitive and a cry-baby. We take a hurtful word too seriously and sometimes it's the reason we gradually fall out of love. Love is not enough to build a good marriage. Sometimes love will be covered with hatred and there's no more turning back. Too bad in this case, your wife is the recipient of all the blame. It takes two to tango. Husbands should learn that some Filipinas will not just sit down in the corner and listen to what they say. Some will not take any form of abuse so they will get out of your life. Goodluck!

A lot of people already gave you good advices about this both about going home or staying here and wait. In my opinion being a Filipina (of course we are two different people in handling situations) I will stay first and wait until everything's final. Divorce final and immigration stuff is cleared. I know how hard you are feeling right now and you need your family. But as you stated you have no money, no nothing...so how can you go home? I think it's better to settle everything here first before you go home. Wouldn't it be better if you have nothing to worry while you are with your family back home? You can think better without anxiety and apprehensions, you can plan better on how to start back with your life when yo come back here. No fears, no worries. Taking risks is not always for a better result. Sometimes it's better to look at future consequences before deciding on something. Goodluck!

Thank you so much for all the informations. It's a big help for me. Thanks all!

Hello everyone! I will be applying for my US citizenship by January 2014. I have 3 children in the Phils and we will petition them next month. If my kids will be here before I apply for my citizenship, will the two underage kids be automatic/or can apply with my citizenship? Or do they need a certain timeframe or number of years to be here in the US before they can apply? Thank you so much!

This is my husband's wish too! He will open the tv and watch TV Patrol. When I watch my soaps, I would go crazy interpreting what's happening...LOL!