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Send it thru FEDEX..my husband always sending me stuff to philippines before..Like vonage router,cp and baby stuff...its only 5 days to get in philippine

Dear fellow group members,

I am trying to get a very small laptop to my wife in the Philippines. Basically, her PC died shortly after I left, it is not repairable. This comes as no surprise, it was acting up for a while.

We have a very young son - he will be one year old in April - and he and I really need to interact over the webcam and voice. I was there for the past six months, until about 3 weeks ago.

I know I could send her money for a laptop there, but they are overpriced, and not very good, for the money. I've priced them quite recently there. Money is also really tight for me right now. :-(

This laptop will be tiny - most likely a netbook - and will weight about 3 pounds.

I can arrange to have someone meet you in Manila, Cebu, or Leyte (my wife and child are in Eastern Samar, but we have family all over).

I am in Northern California at the moment, but I could ship the laptop to anywhere in the states.

If anyone is going to the Philippines in the next month or even two, and could do this, it would be greatly appreciated. I could return the favor at some point, or even manage to give you a bit of cash at this point. Alternately, if you need any advice or information about various places in the Philippines, recommendations of places to stay in different areas, etc., perhaps I could help. I also can build desktop computer systems, and could barter my labor in doing so for you. I am open to other suggestions as well.

Sincerely,

Jonathan Rhein

What was she adjusting her status from? B2? F-1? K-1?

Hi To all...hoping that someone can help or give an advise about this situation..

My Friend got a letter today saying that her I-485 is denied..this is the letter she got..

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: MSC########

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: Denial Notice Sent

On March 3, 2010, we mailed you a denial decision notice for this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. The notice explains why the denial decision was made and the options that may be available to you. If you have not received this notice within 15 days of March 3, 2010, please call customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for further assistance.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Check My Case Status and Check Processing Times.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message

My Friend did all the paper work...approved I-131 and I-765 before she left US she has this 2 approved document and moved overeseas....when they got here in Okinawa japan..she change her address and got aletter from USCIS that its done after 2 months they got an Interview letter the day that she got the letter in their PO box..she called USCIS and reschedule the Interview and they approved it...USCIS send her a letter with the interview notice with the date and stamp on it written "BATCH STATUS APPROVE FOR FILLING".....she keep calling wondering what happen to her case and then after a month she got a letter saying that USCIS actively processing her case however she needs to renew her advance parole cuz its going to expire in 6 months....and then last month she got a letter saying that write a letter To the USCIS SISO...she did make a letter and send it to them but after a week she got this DENIAL NOTICE....my friend never stop crying and really hopeless right now....

QuestionS...can she refile here in Okinawa japan in consulate here or hire a lwayer???what should be the best thing to do??any input in highly appreciated....pls need really help here asap...

if you already have your GC, no need for AP

Yes I already have my GC...asking for my friend cuz her AP is going to expire on june 28,2010 and she dnt have her GC yet she's here in japan also and waiting for her interview letter in the mail so she can have her interview here in Naha..before she left US she got her AP and EAD..got letter from the USCIS saying that they are actively processing her AOS however she needs to take care of her Advance Parole before it expire..

Hi everyOne('; Is anybody here know how much is the payment to renew a Advance Parole?and what document needed to attach??do we need to attach the copy of the I-94???

Hi Cathy,

My daughter went through CRBA too.

Ako lang nag-attend sa interview coz my fiancee( husband now) is here in the US that time.Don't worry about not getting approval if ur fiancee is not at the interview.

Btw,in-include din nmin sa K1 ang anak ko as a K2.But like the other said,ur child father is a USC so pagdating mo sa K1 interview mo,sasabihin pa din ng consul sayo na ayusin mo CRBA nya bago i-release visa mo.

So what we did is,hindi muna ako nagpa-sched ng interview date ko.Inuna muna nmin ang CRBA.I ordered the forms through calling ACS-FedEx.Then my fiancee was in the Philippines that time so he just brought it with him pagbalik nya dito sa US.He filled it up and notarized.Got all the required documents that was in the check list and sent it to me.Ako nman prepare ko yung iba like my prenatal records,pictures together,our daughter's pics from birth to the time we applied and etc., Then called ACS-FedEx for picked up then after 1 day ACS called me for interview date.

Me and my daughter went there at USEM.She was approved.No DNA,No additional documents.

Tip ko lang sayo is to give them everything in the list.Especially proof ng relationship nyo from the day na nag-met kayo till now and his 5yrs.Physical presence in the US like his tax returns,W2,etc.

Good luck.If you have a question,just PM me or send me message to my YM bluemist20002001.

me and bluemist r willing to answer all ur questions.just Pm us or message us thru yahoo...goodluck!!!

If you're speaking strictly about a straightforward AOS case, you're right. If you're recommending never hiring any attorney for any part of the process, how can you say that it would never be advisable or necessary? Use of an attorney can be a tool in the arsenal, for use when needed.

NEver ever hire an attorney JUST FOR AN AOS application..they asked too much money....ofcourse I know that some people need an attorney for some cases

Do we really need an attorney to go to the AOS interview? his fee is $3500 and he says he will go with us to the interview.We have already filled out all the forms using visajourney guide.My wife thinks we should hire an attorney eventhough we have a straight forward case. Any suggestions guys?

NO need and Never ever hire any attorney it is easy and i think its faster if u do it by ur own...Goodluck

I am getting ready to send papers for my man for his interview so he can present them to the consulate at the time of interview.

I have:

Citizenship of naturalization for me, and both my parents

AOS Papers

NOA #2

Calling cards that show we talk about everyday

Wedding Party Pictures

Marriage Certificate

Proof I go to School

Letter from school plus two schedules

Appointment letter from NVC

Am I missing anything....your help is a great appreciation

TAXES

Pictures together

DS forms

$150 passport and crba.dnt worry about DNA.my daughter did her DNA testing at ST.Lukes..paid only 1,500 pesos but my husband paid $715 at the DNA laboratory in phoenix...took only 1 month to finish the CRBA but if ur baby is required for DNA testing it will take a month or so...dnt worry its soo easy just pass all the document needed and ul be fine....Goodluck..

hi u can apply ssn using ur husband last name...go to the ssn and bring ur passport and marriage license then tell them that u r going to use u husband last name....if u already filed an aos it would be easy....what i did before is as soon i got my marriage license in the mail we went to ssn and we apply and i used my husband last name and then after a month we applied aos...when i got my noa the nxt day ive got my ssn in the mail with my husband last name..goodluck...okinawa is beautiful(";by the way theres no problem sending gc in the apo address.....goodluck

dnt forget the DS forms..goodluck on ur interview(";

Hello, my fiancee is from cebu philippines, our case has already been sent to the embassy in manila and we are getting all the documents ready, i have a question, my fiancee and I have a 3 month old baby who is already a US citizen thru CRBA. On the affidavit of support I-134, question #3 it ask to name all children accompanying or following to join, do I have to include our us citizen daughter's name is this section?

and do I have to also include her name on the ds-156 and ds 156k forms?

your help is much appreciated. thank yo

put ur baby's name..

Do it by ur self...cheaper and its faster.....

send both ur co sponsor and ur 2008 tax and w2......goodluck...

passport will always work if no other ID....

Hi...its so easy to get a police clearance from korean embassy manila....all u have to do is go there and apply...no fees!!its FREE...U have to bring the passport and bring 2 pcs photo copy of the visa (past or present visa if u have one) and a 2 pcs 2x2 pictures and thats it.. Once U get there they are going to give u an application papers and forward it to windows 2..its soooooo easy but it takes 4-6 weeks

heres the address and contact #

10th Floor, The Pacific Star Building Sen. Gil Puyat corner Makati Avenue

Makati City

Metro Manila

Philippines

Phone:

632-811-6139

hi.. im new here in this site... i just want to ask something regarding my interview and medical. Yesterday, I checked my case status at the us embassy manila site. I found out that i have this appointment date at St. Lukes last october 8, 2009. its already October 10, 2009 today and Im just wondering because i completed the medical check up already got my CD chestradiograph (x-ray) and vaccination report last august 27, 2009 and have scheduled my interview at the us embassy on October 15, 2009 but then i just happened to look at it yesterday at the site to check if my interview date was already there (online checking at the us embassy site). I saw my interview date but i was very confused when i saw that i have this st lukes medical appointment as well dated OCTOBER 8, 2009. i was very confused because 1st. My medical examination was already done and 2nd if that appointment at lukes is dated Oct 8, 2009 and then it is October 9 yesterday it means i failed to go to that appointment. My question is Do i really have to attend to that appointment date at st lukes before my upcoming interview at the embassy on October 15 even the medical exam was done already? ple help...

If U r done and everything is alright then U DNT need To be worry...saint lukes will contact U if there is a problem about ur medical....Ur FINE ("; Goodluck on Ur interview and Have a nice day(-:

We talked to them today(USCIS operator)the first operator giving us an attitude (she told us that I have to get back in US to get my I-485 and I was like..., we just got here in japan and my husband is in the military...the first operator told us too that she didnt see in their computer that CRIS sent me an email that saying my I-485 is returned undeliverable..sigggghhhh!

this is the Email that Ive got from CRIS

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: MSCxxxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: Notice Returned as Undeliverable.

On September 21, 2009, the post office returned the notice we last sent you on this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS as undeliverable. This may have serious effects on processing this case. Please call 1-800-375-5283 to update your mailing address for this notice to be re-sent.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Check My Case Status and Check Processing Times.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

after talking to the 1st operator we tried to call back again and hoping that the 2nd person who is going to answer the phone has no attitude like the 1st one....luckily she dnt have attitude like the 1st one `(she sound really happy)We told her about the 1st operator,,,told and ask her about the Email that I got and she said they have it in their comp and not to worry. after giving our new address she told us that we r ok now and they r going to send my I-485 and wait til 30-45 days cuz its going overseas...what a relief (";

going to check the mail nxt week just hoping that it wont take that long....thank u all for those's who patiently reading my post...lol..have a speedy approval to all and goodluck....

Hi to all...just an update...Ive got a letter from CRIS today that my I-485 already sent but it returned as undeliverable....We are in japan right now for PCSing(we love it here in japan).before we left we called USCIS about our situation and they said they are going to hold on to my I-485 till we settled in in japan and call them for our new address so that they can send my I-485..but we r surprise that we got a letter from them that they sent it and returned to them as undeliverable... going to call them again later to give them our new address...just hope we dnt get a problem about this matter...

btw,congratz to all who already have their EAD and to those who pass their interview(":have a nice day to all..

Hope you get it sorted out!

Ugh. I'm so worried about all my evidence!! I don't think I have enough stuff

Conratz sis.... :dance:

Hi to all...just an update...Ive got a letter from CRIS today that my I-485 already sent but it returned as undeliverable....We are in japan right now for PCSing(we love it here in japan).before we left we called USCIS about our situation and they said they are going to hold on to my I-485 till we settled in in japan and call them for our new address so that they can send my I-485..but we r surprise that we got a letter from them that they sent it and returned to them as undeliverable... going to call them again later to give them our new address...just hope we dnt get a problem about this matter...

btw,congratz to all who already have their EAD and to those who pass their interview(":have a nice day to all..

Just an update Ive got a letter from CRIS today...a card production ordered for my I-765 ....wohoo...

have a speedy journey to all

Just an Update...I got the I-131 hard copy approval in the mail ....24 days more and off to japan...

maybe they send it to U already....or why dnt U try to call them and ask where is ur bio appointment.....u can call instead of waiting there wondering what happen to ur bio appntment letter...theres no harm on trying ....

Mine,...I checked my mailbox yesterday and I thought ive got a junked mails again I didnt know that 1 of them is my appointment letter cuz my bio letter is soooo sloppy and I checked at the back of the envelop it USCIS and I was like...what did the postman did to my bio letter??(its really sloppy Im glad they didnt lost it and most of the time our mail goes back to the sender )so I started being makulit and i started calling them making sure to get my important mail in the mailbox....

Goodluck and Have a speedy approval to all of US

im starting to worry bout my bio appt..until now i havent receive it..

i stopped comparing,its too depressing..

how come others have it even if i filed my AOS a week b4 them..??

Got my Biometric appointment letter at the maill today as of now no more worries...goodluck to all of us