Theresa0828

Go to the interview definitely... and tell them that the new passport is just not ready yet... maybe she will get a 221g to send the new passport to the embassy on a later date... Goodluck!

Ignorance is a great thing isn't it?
First you claim to know well-known facts which are in reality nothing more than ugly stereotypes.
Then you close by stating an assumption that the CO in Manila will be thinking just like you and deny the Visa which is so wrong because in Manila age is not a major factor...
When I found, met & married my young Pinay Wife (15 years my junior and only 7 years my oldest daughter's senior) her age had nothing to do with it. She was 23 & I was 38 but we meshed as people and today everyone who knows us or even just meets us of more than a few minutes comments about how great a couple we are because we simply connect on a whole other level than so many couples do. My first wife was only 2 years my junior but we were both too young and stupid, that marriage should have never happened.
At any age I don't think I could seriously date someone 1/3 my own age (wouldn't even be legal for another 13 years ha ha ha) but there was a time when I said I couldn't imagine myself with a woman who is more than 5 years younger than I am. Some people are more mature at 18 than others at 81, it's just a fact. My Anna is mature beyond her 26 years and sometimes I'm not even mature to her age let alone mine (ha ha ha).
Anyone making judgments of another's relationship without seeing the totality of that relationship i being ignorant & judgmental. This statement isn't in defense of the OP,who I believe is a stupid sock-puppet troll baiting others because they want to watch the ignorant Pinay bashing...

Hi there!, As soon she gets Finality of her annulment from ex-husband then it is annotated in the previous Marriage Contract printed in Security Paper of NSO then you can already start filing for K-1 petition with supporting papers required for K-1 petition. You have to include a copy of her annotated marriage contract in your K-1 petition to show that she is legally free to marry. Then the kids names should be listed in the petition as well. The name of the child should already spelled correctly in the petition. However, while waiting for the approval of the K-1 petition which takes like 3-6 months (case-to-case), you have to work out on the mispelled birth certificate of the eldest son as this is needed during the interview together with all other requirements / evidences. Hope you'll have a smooth journey ahead. Good luck and God bless !

Very well said. :thumbs:

This brought a smile on my face... I have been a member for a year and I did not know about the hearts... I don't usually give advice but if i do, it is based on my own experience and experiences of my friends...

I am sorry that this happened, but she should have gone directly to the Civil Registrar... last 2001, the congress submit a law for this... authorizing the civil registrar to take care of the correction of name... here is the link: http://www.bcphilippineslawyers.com/republic-act-no-9048/
Prior to this law filipinos can correct our birth certificate only by going to court, which was a tedious process which approximately takes a year...
I think the lawyer made a play to get money... SO SORRY....

I am sorry that this happened, but she should have gone directly to the Civil Registrar... last 2001, the congress submit a law for this... authorizing the civil registrar to take care of the correction of name... here is the link: http://www.bcphilippineslawyers.com/republic-act-no-9048/
Prior to this law filipinos can correct our birth certificate only by going to court, which was a tedious process which approximately takes a year...
I think the lawyer made a play to get money... SO SORRY....

I am sorry that this happened, but she should have gone directly to the Civil Registrar... last 2001, the congress submit a law for this... authorizing the civil registrar to take care of the correction of name... here is the link: http://www.bcphilippineslawyers.com/republic-act-no-9048/
Prior to this law filipinos can correct our birth certificate only by going to court, which was a tedious process which approximately takes a year...
I think the lawyer made a play to get money... SO SORRY....

I have a filipina friend who live in Hawaii who also married a filipino USC, they have been in Hawaii for 10 years... if you see her right now, you will not think that she went through a lot with the in-laws before... she said that in the early stage of their relationship she was struggling so much she almost gave up... but she keep on bravely... she works, never complain and just let things go...i think everything slowly change when the in-laws did not see her as a threat, she also reached out to the in-laws making them feel comfortable that she is not competing with their son's attention... and i guess when you start to have kids... this will greatly help. Right now, they have a small business of their own, their own place and 3 kids.
I am guessing that you are a young couple? This is the reality of marrying of young man, you have to be part of their growing up... This is also very common in the Philippines... sons will always be their mom's baby, same way as daughters will always be Daddy's little girl... actually, its not only Philippines... You said you are working right? Concentrate on your work, start a hobby... like I said things will fall in place at the right time in the right place... we are famous for being "matiisin", survive!!! your husband need your support too... understand also his situation of being in the middle of it... his mom and aunt might be a source of stress for him... and you are also a source of stress for him... you cannot make him turn around 360 degrees by pushing him to understand how you feel... stay with him and be supportive... he will come out of it soon enough.
God bless!

I have a filipina friend who live in Hawaii who also married a filipino USC, they have been in Hawaii for 10 years... if you see her right now, you will not think that she went through a lot with the in-laws before... she said that in the early stage of their relationship she was struggling so much she almost gave up... but she keep on bravely... she works, never complain and just let things go...i think everything slowly change when the in-laws did not see her as a threat, she also reached out to the in-laws making them feel comfortable that she is not competing with their son's attention... and i guess when you start to have kids... this will greatly help. Right now, they have a small business of their own, their own place and 3 kids.
I am guessing that you are a young couple? This is the reality of marrying of young man, you have to be part of their growing up... This is also very common in the Philippines... sons will always be their mom's baby, same way as daughters will always be Daddy's little girl... actually, its not only Philippines... You said you are working right? Concentrate on your work, start a hobby... like I said things will fall in place at the right time in the right place... we are famous for being "matiisin", survive!!! your husband need your support too... understand also his situation of being in the middle of it... his mom and aunt might be a source of stress for him... and you are also a source of stress for him... you cannot make him turn around 360 degrees by pushing him to understand how you feel... stay with him and be supportive... he will come out of it soon enough.
God bless!

I have a filipina friend who live in Hawaii who also married a filipino USC, they have been in Hawaii for 10 years... if you see her right now, you will not think that she went through a lot with the in-laws before... she said that in the early stage of their relationship she was struggling so much she almost gave up... but she keep on bravely... she works, never complain and just let things go...i think everything slowly change when the in-laws did not see her as a threat, she also reached out to the in-laws making them feel comfortable that she is not competing with their son's attention... and i guess when you start to have kids... this will greatly help. Right now, they have a small business of their own, their own place and 3 kids.
I am guessing that you are a young couple? This is the reality of marrying of young man, you have to be part of their growing up... This is also very common in the Philippines... sons will always be their mom's baby, same way as daughters will always be Daddy's little girl... actually, its not only Philippines... You said you are working right? Concentrate on your work, start a hobby... like I said things will fall in place at the right time in the right place... we are famous for being "matiisin", survive!!! your husband need your support too... understand also his situation of being in the middle of it... his mom and aunt might be a source of stress for him... and you are also a source of stress for him... you cannot make him turn around 360 degrees by pushing him to understand how you feel... stay with him and be supportive... he will come out of it soon enough.
God bless!

I have a filipina friend who live in Hawaii who also married a filipino USC, they have been in Hawaii for 10 years... if you see her right now, you will not think that she went through a lot with the in-laws before... she said that in the early stage of their relationship she was struggling so much she almost gave up... but she keep on bravely... she works, never complain and just let things go...i think everything slowly change when the in-laws did not see her as a threat, she also reached out to the in-laws making them feel comfortable that she is not competing with their son's attention... and i guess when you start to have kids... this will greatly help. Right now, they have a small business of their own, their own place and 3 kids.
I am guessing that you are a young couple? This is the reality of marrying of young man, you have to be part of their growing up... This is also very common in the Philippines... sons will always be their mom's baby, same way as daughters will always be Daddy's little girl... actually, its not only Philippines... You said you are working right? Concentrate on your work, start a hobby... like I said things will fall in place at the right time in the right place... we are famous for being "matiisin", survive!!! your husband need your support too... understand also his situation of being in the middle of it... his mom and aunt might be a source of stress for him... and you are also a source of stress for him... you cannot make him turn around 360 degrees by pushing him to understand how you feel... stay with him and be supportive... he will come out of it soon enough.
God bless!

Gee... a lot of foreign expats living in the Philippines says that filipinos have more freedom than most people in the world... we may not have divorce but we have legal separation and annulment. Divorce is okay, but I am also okay if we do not have that law... just make us value marriage more and think not twice but so many times before getting into it...

Cool off will you? you sound like you are harrassing her... bombarding her with questions, you are a filipina too, learn to empathize... not all situations are perfect... and i can certainly feel what she is going through... she needs guidance, not judgement.

Gee... a lot of foreign expats living in the Philippines says that filipinos have more freedom than most people in the world... we may not have divorce but we have legal separation and annulment. Divorce is okay, but I am also okay if we do not have that law... just make us value marriage more and think not twice but so many times before getting into it...

i don't know if this is still applicable of today's filipino society. i heard about things like this happen maybe a couple of times but doesn't know anyone who had the experience. and i'm a full bloodied filipina who lives in my beloved third world country and living a very isolated island, very provincial.
we're poor but never ask money from anyone,including my fiance, not a cent from him. i never saw my dad spits nor experienced being hurt by him on any sort. he is a very gentle man who always love to serve us (my mom and us, the children). he never shouted at us.
my mom and dad are both retired teachers. they provided for us, sent us all (all 5 siblings) to reputable schools/universities of the country and became all professionals. we're still poor for we are not businessmen and are just ordinary government workers. but we are God-fearing and law abiding citizens.

My sentiments exactly... I got married in hawaii with no problem...

Hello, Sorry to hear that you are harassed due to your NOA2 easy approval. I just want you to know that there is no reason to hurry NVC right now... Manila Embassy is moving to a new office this week and not accepting consular services... the whole March is full already and they haven't open April schedule yet... Recent NOA2 approval are not even forwarded yet by NVC to Manila, so I think when you will hear from the NVC, it will just be the "perfect time".

Contact your Congressperson, they can make a difference when your case is over the processing time. I would also not plan for any wedding until you have the visa in your hand. You have no real idea how long the process will take or what kind of hangups you might encounter.