nickoftime

Check the requirements for stepchildren adoption in your local state. That would give you a better idea of what you have to do and how long it will take.

Thanks to Capt. Ewok for the NY greetings, I was reminded of this site.

How's everyone? What has happened to you in 2009? And what are your plans for 2010?

I am okay; still in the process of acculturation. It doesn't hurt that much, though so things are getting better, despite the brrrrr....weather!

Same here, also failed the actual driver's test. I was able to do one good parallel parking but failed in 2 others. The examiner wanted me to make 3, pusa siya! Anyway, I have another sked this week so hopefully, I will be going home with the license. It's kinda ironic that I bought already my on car but cannot drive it.

Magandang umaga.

Ang inyong lingkod, the domesticated goddess, hmp!

Just enjoy your stay there. When you get here, it's gonna be uhm...lonely you would wsih you're back home.

Checking if I knew how to post reply...

Daughter and husband over Chesapeake Bay.

We filed for the adoption in the Philippines and we just have the court decree confirmed here in PA.

Congrats on the baby!

fresh talakitok...sigh...I's missing the sinigang!

I was amused last night that based alone on an opinion veiled with sarcasm that I posted in one discussion thread here, someone already extrapolated about the likes of me using Americans for the purpose of getting a green card and ruining the image of Filipinas. And I am now the enemy, hahaha!

I lost track of what were posted there and well, I am anymore interested to know. It however, made me wonder -

ONE: Why is it that there are SOME USC (read: males who have American citizenship) who easily think, conclude and/or accuse that Filipinas come to the US for the mere purpose of getting a green card? What I find it perpelexing is the fact that they, themselves have either a pending petition to bring their Filipina SO or have been with their SO who came here via K1, K3 or CR1. Is it not that the presumption why they filed their petition for their SO is because they really believe in true love and that when people are in love, they need to be together? Why then this seemingly standing assumption that Filipinas come to the US for the mere purpose of getting a green card? I find it really insulting to us, FILIPINAS!!!

TWO - What really is the image of a Filipina that has been projected to the world, in general and to the USC in particular? Is it the concept of Maria Clara as portrayed in Jose Rizal's Noli Me Tangere or that of Gabriela Silang who was a historical figure in the Philippines? Or should the Filipina image be taken in the context of the present setting or trend that Filipinas comprises about 70% of the work force in the Philippines so much that it could easily be concluded that the vast majority of the Filipinos are working women?

THREE - If the Filipina decided to work and be empowered by being financially independent, does it make her less of a Filipina?

Ah, I leave it to you, peeps. For now, I've got to go and be empowered not necessarily to overpower my husband but only to be what I have always been, an intelligent Filipina who knows my priorities as a wife, a mother and a woman, wink**

Well.... if the issues you point out were not problems then why does the embassy have so many people working to discover these things?

Why does the Philippines Government have counseling sessions that are required before a Filipino can leave the country?

As far as "If the Filipina decided to work and be empowered by being financially independent, does it make her less of a Filipina?"

I would say... yes, it does. It makes her an American woman. I have no desire in any way, shape or form for an American woman...

American women have forgotten that marriage is WE and US, not ME and I....

If you want Independence.... stay in the Philippines, stay single, why marry at all??

Why not marry a Filipino man if you want to marry??

You have your independence now... why do you even want to come to the United States?

Just a few random thoughts on this entire process...

Oh, congratulations on becoming an American woman, I will morn the loss of the Filipina...

GWN

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.

In my opinion.

You need to worry more about your personal life.

Not what is written or stated or implied on a forum.

Life is real, Forums are not.

Agree on that, tallcoolone. I'm not worried, just perplexed.

I was amused last night that based alone on an opinion veiled with sarcasm that I posted in one discussion thread here, someone already extrapolated about the likes of me using Americans for the purpose of getting a green card and ruining the image of Filipinas. And I am now the enemy, hahaha!

I lost track of what were posted there and well, I am anymore interested to know. It however, made me wonder -

ONE: Why is it that there are SOME USC (read: males who have American citizenship) who easily think, conclude and/or accuse that Filipinas come to the US for the mere purpose of getting a green card? What I find it perpelexing is the fact that they, themselves have either a pending petition to bring their Filipina SO or have been with their SO who came here via K1, K3 or CR1. Is it not that the presumption why they filed their petition for their SO is because they really believe in true love and that when people are in love, they need to be together? Why then this seemingly standing assumption that Filipinas come to the US for the mere purpose of getting a green card? I find it really insulting to us, FILIPINAS!!!

TWO - What really is the image of a Filipina that has been projected to the world, in general and to the USC in particular? Is it the concept of Maria Clara as portrayed in Jose Rizal's Noli Me Tangere or that of Gabriela Silang who was a historical figure in the Philippines? Or should the Filipina image be taken in the context of the present setting or trend that Filipinas comprises about 70% of the work force in the Philippines so much that it could easily be concluded that the vast majority of the Filipinos are working women?

THREE - If the Filipina decided to work and be empowered by being financially independent, does it make her less of a Filipina?

Ah, I leave it to you, peeps. For now, I've got to go and be empowered not necessarily to overpower my husband but only to be what I have always been, an intelligent Filipina who knows my priorities as a wife, a mother and a woman, wink**

Thanks for the tips! I use prepaid here called simply card but its costly.

My husband and I thought about that, too, of him migrating to the Philippines instead of me migrating to the US. But as geezer said, finding a job that pays well is not easy for an American. Putting up a business is a much better option than being employed.

Good luck!

Oh, my! I didn't know that my opinion would generate such a strong reaction from some! Thanks, B&Gie for defending my silent husband, hahaha!

I've lost track of what has been posted here so for now, I will zipppp it! Goodnight, peeps!

We did also ask for the help of a senator and a congressman due to delay in the processing of our visas.

4 and 5 years old need not attend peer counseling but they have to get their CFO stickers.

JoseRizal: How it going? Have you been driving in there? I still dont know how to drive properly yet hehehehe. Happy new year to all (late no!)

Happy New and Happy birthday to you!

Been learning to drive here. Already drove from Cali to Vegas last New Year. Too bad I wasn't able to meet up with Lorraine and Gemma and nbfsb when I was there. Traffic was so bad and the strip was already closed. BTW, still don't have a US driver's license though.

Same here, JR, no license yet and still scared to use the interstate but pasasaan ba't aabutin ko rin yan, hahaha!

THANK YOU ALMIGHTY GOD

This afternoon, while cooking for dinner, I received the magic text from DELBROS:

"Delbros delivers! Please be inform that we are now preparing for dispatch of the visa for MNL 2008 XXX XXX XX.

To track the visa, log in to www.delbros.com. Thank u."

I was in shock for a couple of hours, I think I am still in shock... Now I understand how it feels to be stuck somewhere counting countless days and after those painful days, there is this day that I thought will never come, but my day today became so magical, now I can say, the waiting is all worth it...

I'LL SEE YOU SOON MY JEFF... I AM SUPER EXCITED...

Thanks VJ friends and this thread for keeping me company during the painful waiting days... God bless you all...

Awww...that's a great news, Chloe! So happy for you. Happy trip!

PhilEmbassy

Hmp, dunno know hoe to post the link. Oh, well...

I read somewhere that Philippine green passport won't anymore be valid after 2009. Thank God it's not true.

PhEm

I would suggest that you have your Guam divorce decree confirmed in the Philippines so that it will be validated there. That is the recent rule now when one of the parties to the divorce is a Filipino citizen. Unless you do that, your ex-wife will remain married to you and if the USEM would conduct its own verification, such fact would appear.

hello everyone,

just need advice on this. i recently filed for a k1 petition for my new girl in the philippines and got the NOA1 last oct 29, 2008. there are some questions i want to know if there would be some problems when it comes to my fiance's approval to get the k1 visa. I am a US citizen and was married to a filipina last 2000.i filed for her IR1 visa on 2004 and she got her visa and left for the US last april 2008. i met another filipina last 2005 and got a baby with her (who is now a US citizen btw). it was all because i fell in love with the new filipina but still continued for my first wive's IR1 petition. my first wife has forgiven me after everythin that happend and things are going well among the 3 of us. we hav agreed to get divorced the moment she gets her SSN. now that she has her SSN and now working, i went to guam last may 2008 and filed for a divorce after a month of staying in guam. i got the court order that we are finally divorced last august 2008 and immediately filed for the k1 visa for my new girl. we got the NOA1 last oct 29,2008 and went back to the philippines to stay with her for a while again. got in the philippines last nov 4, 2008 up to the present. my question is, would there be some complications as far as being with my new girl in the middle of my first wive's petition? i got divorced before filing the K1 visa petition but our relationship is active since 2005 before my first wife got her IR1 visa.

My second question is, about her point of entry. i filed in the guam sent it to CSC but i was wondering if can her point of entry be in new york or in hawaii, not guam?

I hope i can get answers from you guys. i know our relationship is really interesting and kinda messed up but were going thru it.

thank you guys!

It really is difficult to feel like disconnected but in due time, we will have our own friends who we can spend time with. I was glad enough my friends and I were able to meet before and after christmas. We drove for about 7 hours and stayed only for two days but it's worth it. Have you thought about studying again? I'm hoping it will be a good avenue for me to develop a circle of friends around my area.

You are really in a tough situation. Why not look for a job in China? That way you will be able to save some money and help you get back to your feet. You need to regain your confidence back.

Interesting poll! Filipinas do not generally date Filipinos who are 10 years older than them especially those who are in their early 20's.

In response to the gentlemen paying $5 per hundred. There is a better way. MoneyGram from almost any Walmart. $10 for up to $800 transfered.

But this getting a seperate bank account in the US and not having a SS number is a problem. I finally found one, but I have had the account for a long time, so it is not new. But I do have to have notorized signitures from my wife, passport copy, birth cert. and marriage cert.

Wow, that's a good price, indeed. We pay $45.00 for every wire transaction regardless of the amount sent to the Philippines.