George&Hazel

Am from Philippines too... If you want to apply for NY... Search New York board of nursing... Then you will know what's their requirements...you can visit also this site allnurses.com..

Hi...Good Luck with your NCLEX Prep. I studied at least 6hrs a day five days a week for 5 weeks before i took my exam. I also took a course online from http://learningext.com/pages/home and that really helped me pass. The course is owned by the writers of the NCLEX so it really helps you know what to expect on the exam. I took the 5wk course which cost $70...trust me, it's worth it. There are a lot of filipino nurses also on that website, so even if you don't take the course just join the community and they maybe able to give you some advice. Good luck again!

Thanks soo much for your reply... I'm almost done reading The RN course book of Kaplan... Hopefully next week I can start the 5 weeks course that you said... I need your prayer too... Right now I have mixed emotions.... Once again thanks and God bless to your career.

Congratulation for those who passed the nclex...... My exam is this coming march...how many hours per day you study and how many months? I felt that am not ready yet..I finished my BSN-RN overseas( Philippines). Any advice please.

It will add around another month. Not such a big deal. Honestly get use to the waiting game. A month in the scheme of things is minor to say the least. Next thing you know will be waiting for Manila to set up the appointment.

Hazel, and I ended up having to wait it out. Thankfully waiting for the greencard is the fastest part.

It sounds as if there was possibly an error when the civil surgeon filled out the form. Maybe they forgot to sign it..... Have you looked at your copy to see if there was a simple error like that?

Hi all,

I was just wondering about changing names and also my work status on SSN. Currently, it's still under my maiden name and "Work authorization only with DHS approval". My AOS under K-1 has been transferred to CSC. My EAD has been approved and the EAD production has been ordered. So I was wondering when my EAD comes in, would the EAD document be sufficient enough for me to change my name to my married name on SSN? Or do I have to wait for my green card??

Thank you!

Cheers

LC

We were told you should fill out your aos with the name you want. The EAD should be sufficient for SS restriction to be lifted. Not positive about the name change portion sadly.

I went in December of this past year one way. I bought a cheap throw away ticket 3 weeks in the future. It cost me 60 bucks. They did not ask me for it, but to me 60 dollar insurance policy is not a bad thing.

I went to Hazel's interview, and it was overkill. Honestly do not worry about a denial. So long as you meet poverty requirements. The interview is a formality. Just be sure she has a copy of all paperwork submitted, and all new paperwork, and fees completed.

Money and Filipinos can be a little difficult. A good portion of the people there live hand to mouth literally. The notion of saving money for a rainy day is something most have never considered..... A little heads up on the sending money back home. Persons abroad are viewed as heroes because they support everyone back home. Many times they are expected to. It can be a difficult situation discuss with your spouse.

She was using a cheat sheet for her little tea party thing this weekend. LOL

Haven't people had to register as a sex offender for public urination or some nonsense like that? I don't exactly find that crime worthy of losing rights but meh whatever........

if you are a bit away from interview why not. If the interview is close imho why not wait? If get a positive result they will want you to do the 6 month regiment administered by them.

Yes. DOS shares data with the Consular Computer System. It may be off a day, depending on where it is and the protocols for updating (batch vs real time).

Call the DOS Hotline, Get a Human and inquire about case status.

There is a one days difference in the information within the Manila embassy itself....

Take this time to grow as a couple. Hazel, and I used skype every night. It is a long process with it's ups and downs, but in the end. The time you spend apart without the "intimacy" helps making you best friends.

The place is a ghost town by noon. The actual interview itself is maybe 10 minutes. If she is late getting back talking to you don't worry. It is not bad news. Just no phone, and maybe trying to find a cafe or such...

If she has the pink slip. She fills out the air21 delivery form. Then she is free to go home, and wait. No reason to wait in Manila.

Be mindful of your cd if it is with your packet. At POE the officer tried to keep it. Just something to be mindful of.

Having just gone through all this sit back and relax. Give them a call every few days. It will happen. Shift your prayers for a speedy uneventful trip through saint Lukes. That can be the only time consuming part of the process once it gets to Manila.

Hazel, and I went through this on the 4th of January. Do not kill yourself over preparing. Have copies of all the documents submitted already, and those asked for in the letter. If your fiancée is there at-least for us a delivery would have been as quick if not quicker. Not sure of the reason. Just seems to be the way it is.

Last but not least. If minimum requirements are met, and have all the paperwork asked for with fees paid. You will have your visa. There is 0 reason for concern with the Manila Embassy with denials.

Just because you, the U.S. citizen, were present during the interview and personally asked the CO to pick up the visa and he or she assented, it wouldn't really mean you'd get it faster. There's no preferential treatment really.

I was alone in the interview and was authorized to pick up my visa. However, they didn't give any specific date and just told me they'd call once it's ready for release. They did call but it took a few days.

FAE

If the sponsor takes the time, and expense to come for an interview. Then want to fly back together. One would believe that would not put them further back on the list than those with normal air21.......... We asked for an approximate time line. We were given 3 days assuming there were no computer breakdowns. After 4 it had not begun processing. if she had told us not this week or a slim chance. Then different decisions would have been made. At this point have spent so many vacation days might as well use what is left so Hazel does not have to fly back alone....

It is not preferential treatment. it is common decency..... Pickups because sponsor is there should not take longer than ones where they did not bother to show.......

Just lucky I guess but she had her's in two days. I don't think they will deliver except to the addressee so I am warning people not to think it will always be a week or longer and they are not home when it comes. Not sure why you would want pick up if that means you have to go back to the embassy.

Because I went to Manila for hazel's interview. Was hoping to fly out yesterday................

Wife had interview on the 7th and the Air 21 package was delivered 10am on the 9th Manila time. Wow that was fast!!!

So expect it quickly if you get approval at your interview in Manila.

No do not expect quick delivery. We had our interview the 4th. Scheduled for pickup even. We are still in Manila waiting....

For sure they are open. Hazel, and I did her interview today.

Hey everybody there who are BISDAKS, let's come out and introduce ourselves. Would love to meet you guys! Taga Sugbu ko!

hi am frm mindanao ozamis city...bisdak gihapon....my fiance is frm KENTUCKY,,,,but am still in philippines...my interview is this coming january 4,2010 ....GOD bless u all :

We have a saying here....if you don't like the weather, wait till tomorrow it will change Welcome to the bluegrass

HAHA for sure Kentuckian!