tonidelosreyes

All I can add to this is that all it takes is time adjusting. Putting a positive spin to it, its really an adventure. It wont always go smoothly but that's how you gain appreciation for the times that things fall into their perfect places.

Look at the bright side of things. For example;

I thought adjusting to the California weather was a little difficult, think how much more in Seattle? Rainy and cloudy and cold! ...but that would be a great excuse for me to cuddle with my husband trying to keep warm.

You can look at the adjustment as your cost for being with the man/woman you love...,

... and in my opinion, its absolutely worth it.

I think its really the "Luck of the draw" so to speak. Most CO's experiences that I've read on here were pretty pleasant, even my bestfriend's interview for her working visa went smoothly.

I've read Ria's post about what happened to her though and it was pretty extreme. Her CO seemed on edge before the interview started and unfortunately it went from bad to worse.

On the question about complaining, its really you're decision Ria. It was horrible how your interview went and how the CO misinterpreted your sons actions and how she reacted to it. Think it over maybe and pray for guidance on what actions you will take. I hope everything works out for you.

@Pepe n Pilar

It'll take a while to translate it word for word but to sum it all up its an article about life in the US. How it's more hyped up (for some) than it really is.

Most Filipino's who are now residing in the US usually provide for their families here and some of them find it difficult to find a job that pays well enough even though they have a college degree because most employers look for people who are experienced.

There was also mention of Grandparents coming over to the US to be with their sons/daughters only to end up taking care of their grandkids because the Moms and Dads are too busy with work, the expression Filipino tago, Filipino turo was also mentioned. Its basically the flip side of the American dream.

I don't have any legal advice to give, I was just reading through and felt your pain and I wanted to say I'm really sorry this happened to you. I hope everything works out.

Hi everyone,

I used to live in the US with my parents. Migrated initially under a special immigrant visa, along with a re-entry visa (highschool scared my parents and sent us back home to the Philippines to finish school).

I gave up on my permanent resident status after my parents divorce and went back to live here back home permanently with my Dad, that is until I met my fiance.

I was told I needed to bring my greencard (still with me) back to the US Embassy and return it. Do I also need to give back my social?

Also, on the application form I'm asked to state my SS# and my A# if I've entered the US before. I still have to check on whether I have the same A# both times I entered the US or if they are different but my question is could anyone see any complications that could arise from this?