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HAHHAA.. PING Swerte pa ka kay slim gyapon ka uy! imong built murag ana na man jud. Bagay kaau mo sa imo hub kay pareho mo techie geek (or basi na influence nimo hehe) tapos kung fu ? Wow great!!! Maau paka always mo uban.. =) Ang akong consolation nalang is winter here in cali is short! i mean ang weather pang early spring na =) at least d nako kurog hahaha! tc . naglain na format sa vj nuh? nanibago ko. nanaba na pud ko .dli buyag aron mamayat hehehe

Ay techie na daan akong hubby hehehe. May na lang magkasinabot mi ani. Lol I think sawa na siya sa akong nawong kay sige lang ko sunod sunod sa iya hahahaha. Naa diay nausab sa format sa VJ... wala gud ko kapansin hahaha. Ayaw gyud pataba hayyyy lisod mapapayat ug balik.

stephnria: Best wishes!

pinkria: You will receive it soon . Heres a dance for you... :dance:

trinidadlohner: Hahahahahahhahaha *wicked smile* Im doing great here! Ive been going to school with Matt. So i get to sit-in in his classes weeeee.

rei and jettyglen: I got my I-693 from Dr. Arnold's office. No added vaccines, skin test or blood tests.

They mailed me my SS Card already. Its in my married name so now i dont have to go around carrying my marraige license hahahaha.

Congratulations.

Off topic: Wasnt there a comedy series called Boondocks before? It was quite funny.

Back to topic: Oh dont forget the fiestas whereever every week. All the food.... eat all you can...buffet... homemade food.

PinkRia: One step closer to getting your visa.

jamesrei: Tedjen is probably trying to keep her mind off the visa process.

I placed my full maiden name on there coz im using my married name now. But id like to hear it from someone else who's done with their AOS though.

Congratulations!

i see...how much is that unlimited plan of vonage...is it the 24.99 per month? so i just have to get one vonage here, do all the software stuff here in the united states and send it to the philippines?

my husband and i chat but its so hard to stay on the computer all the time using headphones and talking so loud in order for us to hear each other...

and with vonage i can call him too anytime right?

You visit the website for the exact rate. http://www.vonage.com/ The unlimited plan is $24.99.

You can subscribe to vonage. Request an area code the same as yours so it'll be a US number. They'll configure it for you. Test it when you get it... then send it to PH. Yes, you can call the vonage line anytime and the vonage line can call you anytime too as long as the dont shut off the modem where the voice gateway is connected to. On the vonage line, it'll be unlimited (if you get the unlimited plan) calls to US numbers. It can make international calls but with minimal charges.

(I feel like im endorsing this one Lol!)

jettyglenn: Yeah kay Dr. Arnold ko. $30 lang + $0.42 (stamps). Wala man gipangayo lain. Ingon siya, tung basic vaccines lang. And humana man ko ato sa PH. Naa man civil surgeon diri pero wala mi niadto didto hehe. Wala man work si Matt karun so uban uban lang ko adto siya school, sit-on pod ko sa iyang classes. Ganahan man ko kay computer classes man hehehe mura pod ko nagschool. May na lang nisugot iyang mga profs. Apil apil pod ko enroll sa iyang kungfu school hehe... dako ug tabang mag-lose ug weight. We play video/online games or laag-laag whereever. Palitan lang ko niya ug games... malipay nako kay bored man gud ko sometimes. Lately i play Left 4 Dead. Hinay-hinay ug kaon kay lisod na motaba ta.... dapat gwapa and sexy pirmi hahaha.

Hi ping!! Yup nakalaag na jud, next time na puhon mag Mexico pag may AP na =) Haaayy gusto najud nako mag work! D pa kaau kabalo magdrive so I havent take the behind the wheel yet, they need the I-551 daw for it =( Naka AOS kana? Me too, wala nagmention ang doctor regarding adidtinal vaccines, I alreayd have Tdap, MMR and HPV (one shot) sa Pinas so since Im 24 sabi eh I do not need additional vaccines since mao lang man daw required sa DHS and the rest are optional. Kapoy tambay uy! Pero lingaw2... Pareho ta dba Accountancy so magwork ka? puhon? Sana kakita daun ko uy

jettyglenn: Bitaw kapoy walay trabaho. Labaw na dili ka sanay. Naa ko work offer... time for taxes baya. Kaya lang dili man mobayad ug cash, W2 man gyud. So i declined na lang kay i dont wanna have a record of working before EAD hehe. Piskot sayang... mahurot na akong wawarts ani. Duol ra ko sa mexico... cancun no. Sige.... akong ingnon si rei. Naa lang man sya sa grand prairie. Hulat pa ko sa akong I-693. I-mail namo karung adlawa. Makuha na siguro namo by mid next week. Human i-send na pod namo ang AOS packet.

how does it work? is it like magic jack where you buy two phones and we have to use internet connection in order to get unlimited calls...i also want to buy one for the philippines...

No its not like majic jack. You have to install a software in your computer so majic jack will work. You dont have to install a software in your computer for vonage.

You plug in majic jack to the computer thru usb port. The vonage voice gateway will be plugged directly to the modem (like a router) and the computer is plugged into the vonage voice gateway using ethernet ports.

The trick with vonage is make sure the voice gateway that you requested from them has the same area code as your US number. So it will be like landline to landline. The distance doesnt matter coz its thru your internet connection. You dont have to get two vonage voice gateways coz any US number, mobile or land line, can call the vonage line and the vonage line can call any US number, landline or mobile. If you subscribe to the unlimited plan then the vonage line can call any number in the US unlimited...24/7.

If you arent in the US then you can get 2 vonage voice gateways with US numbers and they both can call each other. All you need is dsl/cable internet connections.

(.....they didnt realize*......) I hate grammar... its so hard. In the "island" they dont teach us grammar. *evil smile*

Hahahahaha.......! You are so right HappyDancer.

Island girl! *giggles*

Tnx for the info coz im planning to subscribe to Vonage b4 we're going to PI..btw,once you subscribe/order (vonage) how many days it will arrive?and then how much?tnx in advance!

You can subscribe to the $24.99 plan, one month free. Its has unlimited calls to any US number. You will get the voice gateway within 3-5 business days. You can visit this website: http://www.vonage.com/

I dont know how much they are charging for installation and for the voice gateway right now. You can call their toll free number.

Hmmm...as I have said the majority of women in the Philippines are working and they are still Filipinos, not Americans. I think the only difference is while Filipinas work, family remains their priority. And while financially independent, they still recognize and respect the ascendancy of their husband over them. Not that I am saying that American women do not have the same set of priorities. I think it is simply because how Filipinas are raised, i.e., when they marry, they are giving away a part of their identity as a SHE and let the US takes precedence over the ME.

Hi nickoftime . Its been awhile... .

Somehow i do understand your dilemma. Ive been called "the island girl" a lot of times its not even funny. And they think going to Walmart is the best thing that ever happened to me (Lol Oh my god! *snickers*). Probably coz they dont realized i came from a civilized country or maybe they just dont know me at all. My husband is overly protective and gets agitated sometimes but i told him to give it up coz it doesnt matter and they dont know any better..... it does give me a good laugh hahaha.

I do agree except for "they still recognize and respect the ascendancy of their husband over them". I say, husband and wife should have the same amount of influence and dependence on each other. They should complement each other. Not one over the other.

(Just my opinion.)

I used Vonage when i was in the Philippines. It had a US TX number. It works. Its plug and play. You dont have to install anything on your computer (unlike MaJic Jack). You can call any US number for free and unlimited 24/7.

Once you subscribe to Vonage, they will send you a voice gateway (its like a router except it transmit digitized voice as a form of data). That voice gateway's mac address should be registered to Vonage with a preset-up US area code. So DONT buy your own voice gateway, let vonage send you one so you dont have to worry about compatibility or firmware issues. When you receive it, test it first. So you know it works before you send it off. I dont know if they still send Motorolla VT2142.

Shut down everything. So you just need to plug in the modem's ethernet port (usually yellow) to the voice gateway's internet port (usually blue). Then you plug in the computer to the ethernet port of the voice gateway (usually yellow). If you have a router, plug in the router's ethernet port (usually yellow) to the internet port (usually blue) of the voice gateway. Then plug in a regular (RJ11) phone to phone port 1. Restart with the modem first, then the voice gateway and the computer last. If you look at the lights, the power light should stop blinking, both ethernet and internet light should be lit then phone 1 should be lit. Check the phone if it has a dial tone. If it does then it works.

Tips: Its good that you chose PLDT dsl. Dont pick the measly packages. I suggest subscribe to anything not lower than 1 mbps. Why? Coz if someone uses the computer like play an online game or downloads movies or music... the line will be choppy if the speed is low. But mind you, it still works even without a computer plugged into it.

When you send it, use a private courier like fed-ex. Its fragile. And declare it as a gift or else she'll be paying major taxes (like i did).

I hope that helped you a bit.

Its a BAD SIGN if they give her back her passport after the interview.

You still have to pay tax even if its sent thru fedex or any private couriers. Its safety is guaranteed though.

jamesnrei: Im glad you have your I-94 na. You probably got a newbie for an immigration officer :/. I was having issues with my SSN but finally we got it processed and its on its way... give or take 1-2 weeks. So now i can work on that vaccination supplement thing. I called the clinic yesterday and they called back in the afternoon *whew*. I informed her i already had my medical examination done in PH but i dont have a copy of it and i was just given a vaccination worksheet. So the girl gave me instructions on what to send them. She didnt mention anything about skin test or blood tests or new vaccines so *shrugs* i didnt ask. Have you applied for SSN? As for Lorraine, have you talked to her last new year? She has kwento (tsismis na naman hehe). We can post /share our ideas in here regarding AOS and it'll be a marathon again on who gets it first hahaha.

jettyglenn: Hiya, welcome back! Laagan kaayo ka ha! Ive seen the pictures. So hows it going?

bevs: Hiya! We don't have to start a new thread. This one is fine. I'll be posting my updates if I have any.

JoseRizal: Syempre naman! Oh you know what, cheaper daw this year and DefCon. Im obsessed with this new game. Left 4 Dead. Oh my god! . So you know, im kinda a bum so im just gaming if not preparing docs for my AOS. And Matt started school again yesterday. So tell me whats been going on there?

tedjen and pinkria: Dont lose hope, your visa will come soon.

to everyone: Should we change this thread to AOS after we all move to US *giggles*. And we can make a list again.

What do you say jamesnrei?

1-4, 6-7. If your fiance is 125% above the poverty line, theres no need of a co-sponsor. You would need supporting documents like Form 1040 / ITR, W2, employment certificates , pay stubs and current bank statements (just in case!). Heres the link if your fiance meets the requirements: http://www.uscis.gov/propub/DocView/slbid/dat/I_864P.pdf .

If theres a need to have a co-sponsor, the same documents will asked from the co-sponsor.

5. When the USC filed the petition, he/she submitted letters of intent to marry from both of you, THAT will suffice. The USC should give the fiance a copy of every document he submitted to USCIS (i suggest!).

For the BENEFICIARY to read:

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3219.html

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3238.html

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwfk1en.pdf (Requirements as of November 2008 - constantly check this link as they might add a few things this year)

1. You are only required to submit one BC from NSO. But you can request for more copies as you might need it in the future -- it doesnt expire.

2. You are required to submit the most recent CENOMAR. (A month back is fine)

3. You can get a local Police Clearance (for travel abroad), just to be sure. (its only P200+) This expires after 6 months.

4. NBI clearance should be for "travel abroad". This expires after a year.

5. Whatever he submitted for the petition is fine.

Good luck!

Congratulations

An hour early.

Just one of each from NSO. They will not return the originals though. Make sure the CENOMAR is the most recent.

I get confused when i read that it needs 4 original copies of BC & CENOMAR, the post is dated 2007 though.

So I will just follow your instruction. Thanks for your reply.

For your interview, you are required to submit one BC and one CENOMAR. Both should be original copies from NSO. I think when people said you can ask 2-3-4 copies of BC from NSO is that you can keep the rest of the copies in case you need it in the future.

JoseRizal: I know how you feel about being domesticated. *shakes her head* Wala na si yaya dito sa US hahaha. So im like, this is what it feels like to be independent ermmm Lol. I talked with lorraine recently. She said traffic was so bad... they closed most of the streets. I hope to go to Vegas with Matt mid this year for the DefCon, if our schedule allows us. And yeyyyy finally i was able to apply for SSN *whew!* and they processed it. It says im a legal alien allowed to work (hehe) but i wont be working till i get my EAD (of course!). Im still learning how to drive... i still get confused with the roads. You cant just turn left or right if you want to... you have to look for the exits and turnarounds *sigh*.

Bevs: Hey girl! If i cant get in touch with the civil surgeon in Austin, we'll probably go there as its just 2-3 hours away. But ill inform you if i have new info. I will be filing AOS soon. Im just missing the vaccination supplement. I would like to file AOS before my I-94 expires (although it doesnt matter if i filed AOS after my I-94 expires).

jeffcloe: Have a safe trip. Make sure they give you your I-94 at your POE.

prettymommy: Welcome back!