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PLEASE! PLEASE! I NEED MORE PEOPLE TO ANSWER THE SURVEY....THE THESIS IS DUE BY JUNE..WE STILL HAVE A LOT OF THINGS TO CONSIDER.......

THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

B.S. Development Communication- UP

Lean Management Systems- AIM

Previous Jobs:

1. General Manager of an international Logistics Co.

2. VP- Finance - Events Co.

Present Job: PROFESSIONAL BUM

hahahaha count me in sis, banking and finance graduate here sa place namin then i used to work sa government, akalain mo sa PNP pa hahahaha (baka wrong course nila, it should be bank and robbery hahaha)

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i think i havent contribute yet for the thesis so here goes

Xavier U (Ateneo de Cagayan)

Special Ed:

Jobs:

Technical Support (cloud 10 corp) = i quit coz i dont think i can handle irate customer... its not really for me...

Customer Service (Ace Hardware) = i stopped coz we went to phil for a visit and i get tired standing 8 hrs/day on one spot

Apprentice for web design and graphic animation = my recent... we're trying to build online coupon and marketing that serves our local community...

Modeling = just part time... $50 for 2 hrs... heheh... plus they help me on my photography (good trade)

so where's my Sped fit in the picture? no idea... i love kids but i dont like classroom setting...

Citizenship N-400

4/15/2010- sent my N-400 via fedex overnight

4/16/2010- signed and delivered

4/29/2010- check cleared

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Hi Mariel, this is a survey right? how about add ko na din un family ko pandagdag sa survey

Father:

School: St Louis University Batch kopong kopong! (diko lam eh hehehe)

Degree: BS Electrical Engineering

Job: Senior Environmental Management Specialist..

Reason...? hmmm...available in government plus nature lover xa

Brother:

St. Louis University Batch 2005

BS Electronics and Communications Engineering

Job: Mainframe Computer Programmer (hmm? dko sure un job title eh...) Citibank HongKOng

Reason: forte in programming,...hilig nya din sa pggawa ng programs (mawiwindang ako pag ako, diko carry!)

Sister:

St Louis University 01

BS Electronics and Communications Engineering

Job: Satellite Control Engineer turned Satellite Marketing Executive (dko din sure job title)

Reason: ma-PR eh...kaya harap lagi sa clients of satellite company.

sino pa ba..leave ka lng message if you need more for your survey..help din me

God bless!

AOS

Sept. 17 '09 : TB skin testing done : "0 mm" -> NEGATIVE

Sept. 22 '09 : completed documents

Sept. 23 '09 : AOS & EAD sent via USPS

Sept. 24 '09 : received 1:55pm signed by R. Mercardo

Sept. 29 '09 : ff. up SSN, no news from USCIS =(

Sept. 30 '09 : NOA1 Date

Oct. 2 '09 : check cashed

Oct. 5 '09 : NOA1 hardcopy received

Oct. 8 '09 : touches on AOS and EAD

Oct. 9 '09 : received Biometrics Appt. letter

Oct. 16 '09 : AOS moved to CSC

Oct. 19 '09 : received email about transfer

Oct. 21 '09 : Biometrics Appointment - done

Oct. 22 '09 : AOS and EAD touched

Oct. 23 '09 : AOS touched

Oct. 26 '09 : AOS touched

Nov. 2 '09 : AOS touched

: received email of case transfer to CSC dated Oct. 16

: case pending at CSC

Nov. 3 '09 : AOS touched

Nov. 5 ' 09 : received email at 8:00 pm EAD APPROVED

Nov. 10 '09 : received email : CARD PRDUCTION ORDERED

Nov. 13 '09 : received email : CARD SENT

Nov. 15 '09 : EAD CARD RECEIVED

Dec. 1 '09 : email GC card production ordered

Dec. 2 '09 : email permanent resident registered

Dec. 3 '09 : email PR approval sent

Dec. 5 '09 : GC RECEIVED

Aug.30 '12 : sent N-400 packet

Sept. 4'12 : delivery confirmation by USPS/Priority Date as per USCIS

Sept.6'12 : text&email USCIS Received Application

Sept. 7 '12 : check cashed

Sept.14 '12 : biometrics letter delivered

Sept.24 '12 : biometrics appt at 8am

Thank God,last time to deal with USCIS

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I think one of the factors affecting the Right Degree Wrong Job would be the field of interest, availability in the job market, demand...hmmm..what else...hahaha! this made me think...

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Sept. 17 '09 : TB skin testing done : "0 mm" -> NEGATIVE

Sept. 22 '09 : completed documents

Sept. 23 '09 : AOS & EAD sent via USPS

Sept. 24 '09 : received 1:55pm signed by R. Mercardo

Sept. 29 '09 : ff. up SSN, no news from USCIS =(

Sept. 30 '09 : NOA1 Date

Oct. 2 '09 : check cashed

Oct. 5 '09 : NOA1 hardcopy received

Oct. 8 '09 : touches on AOS and EAD

Oct. 9 '09 : received Biometrics Appt. letter

Oct. 16 '09 : AOS moved to CSC

Oct. 19 '09 : received email about transfer

Oct. 21 '09 : Biometrics Appointment - done

Oct. 22 '09 : AOS and EAD touched

Oct. 23 '09 : AOS touched

Oct. 26 '09 : AOS touched

Nov. 2 '09 : AOS touched

: received email of case transfer to CSC dated Oct. 16

: case pending at CSC

Nov. 3 '09 : AOS touched

Nov. 5 ' 09 : received email at 8:00 pm EAD APPROVED

Nov. 10 '09 : received email : CARD PRDUCTION ORDERED

Nov. 13 '09 : received email : CARD SENT

Nov. 15 '09 : EAD CARD RECEIVED

Dec. 1 '09 : email GC card production ordered

Dec. 2 '09 : email permanent resident registered

Dec. 3 '09 : email PR approval sent

Dec. 5 '09 : GC RECEIVED

Aug.30 '12 : sent N-400 packet

Sept. 4'12 : delivery confirmation by USPS/Priority Date as per USCIS

Sept.6'12 : text&email USCIS Received Application

Sept. 7 '12 : check cashed

Sept.14 '12 : biometrics letter delivered

Sept.24 '12 : biometrics appt at 8am

Thank God,last time to deal with USCIS

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School: St. Louis University- Baguio City

Degrees: B.S. Chemical Engineering- '02

B.S. Nursing - '06

still gonna work on MSN

Private Duty Nurse (USRN): HRH Prince Salman Palace, KSA

But on vacation now...Princess said i can go back anytime, still have plane ticket, re-entry visa expired and new visa to be faxed.

Love my job!(Work is very light. 2 NUrses and 2 Doctors. the 2 doctors stay with the palace with us nurses)

and Love the Travels and perks... but may have to give this up for LOVE

For the meantime, I work as a Pollution Control Officer using Engg Degree...while waiting for visa to US.

My first love is really Math and Chemistry..wanted to work in a Pharmaceutical Company for Research and Development.

Nursing second but in demand. hehehehe!

Ewwww! That's why i took Communication arts! I almost failed in Math and Chemistry!hehehe

PLEASE! PLEASE! I NEED MORE PEOPLE TO ANSWER THE SURVEY....THE THESIS IS DUE BY JUNE..WE STILL HAVE A LOT OF THINGS TO CONSIDER.......

THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

B.S. Development Communication- UP

Lean Management Systems- AIM

Previous Jobs:

1. General Manager of an international Logistics Co.

2. VP- Finance - Events Co.

Present Job: PROFESSIONAL BUM

Pareho lang tayo..dont worry!

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NOODLESWEASEL: yeah, its okay na pati sis mo...mas cool nga yun e!

JEFF&MADZ: Grabe! pamilya ng Engineer pla kayo! Whew!

SHANG: nasa PNP rin Auntie ko, nasa Investigation Department

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE CONTRIBUTIONS!!!! YEAH! I NEED SOME MORE....LOL

WOW! I never thought na mga High Class Student pala nandito...from UP,LaSalle,Ateneo,Mapua,St Louis,University from other country...did i miss any university ba?(bear with me...tell me if i missed ur university...lol)

Na-o-overwhelm cousin ko sa mga sagot nyo....and he's very excited while reading this thread! Na-amuse siya sa inyo! LOL

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pa join din ako :)

School: Centro Escolar University

Degree: BS HRM

Previous Job: Villarica Pawnshop Appraiser

Reason: ewan ko ba bat ako napunta dito pero ayos lang naman kse malaki din sweldo lalo na ang bonus pag xmas :rofl:

Present JOB: PAL :lol::lol::lol:

03.14.2011 -------I-751 sent overnight

03.15.2011 -------package says "Delivered"

03.30.2011 -------ASC Appointment Notice Received

04.22.2011 -------Biometrics Appointment

08.29.2011--------APPROVED! GC RECEIVED!

I'm the wife of an American Soldier;

I'm the hope that lives within him after storm clouded days.

The freedom from war that gives wings to his heart,

May they reach across the miles and bind our hearts together

against all that we must face in this world. ❤

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Degree/University: Computer Programming

Recent Job: Online English teacher (conversation and american standard accent lang mga kapatid, not so good in grammar eh! hehehe)

Reason: pays good money! and i enjoy teaching :no: (haha!)

I-130 Application

09-06-2007 - Sent the I-130

01-02-2008 - Recieved NOA1

05-01-2008 - NOA2 approved!

05-09-2008 - Recieved hard copy of NOA2

05-16-2008 - Recieved the AOS Fee Bill with Manila Case number

05-18-2008 - Sent Choice of Agent via email

07-29-2008 - Recieved IV bill from the mail

09-10-2008 - Paid the I864 bill and IV bill

09-16-2008 - NVC mailed the Instruction packet agent to my hubby

09-28-2008 - Received hard copy of the instruction packet agent

09-29-2008 - Received the I864 packet

03-02-2009 - Hubby sent the I864 and DS230 to NVC

03-06-2009 - NVC received I-864, under review

03-10-2009 - NVC received DS230, under review

03-13-2009 - I-864 complete, still reviewing the DS230

03-19-2009 - Under NVC final review, the operator told me that i need to redo my DS230

03-23-2009 - CASE COMPLETE!!!

03-25-2009 - GOT A MAY 7 INTERVIEW!!!

03-26-2009 - received appointment letter from NVC through email

03-31-2009 - 1st day Medical

04-01-2009 - 2nd day Medical. PASSED!

04-02-2009 - NVC sent docs to USEM

05-07-2009 - USEM Interview.. VISA APPROVED!!!

05-12-2009 - Finally got my VISA!!!

05-27-2009 - Flight to OK

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Ok I will try to give you more for your survey.

ELDEST SISTER (MY ATCHIE)

UNIVERSITY/DEGREE: BACHELOR: DLSU-TAFT BS APPLIED MATH '83 ; GRADUATE SCHOOL: ATENEO DE MANILA UNIV. MA IN COMPUTER SCIENCE '86

UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND 92 MBA

PREVIOUS JOB: VARIOUS JOBS RELATED TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING; HONG KONG IMMIGRATION

PRESENT: OWN A FAMILY BUSINESS IN HK

REASON: She loves numbers all her life. Present business doesnt concern about number but it helps also.

2ND SISTER (DITCHIE)

UNIVERSITY/DEGREE: BS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT DLSU TAFT '85 ; GRADUATE SCHOOL: ATENEO DE MANILA MA IN PSYCHOLOGY

PREVIOUS JOB: HR OFFICER

PRESENT JOB: Owns her own laundry business.

BROTHER

COLLEGE: DLSU- BS ECE '93 AEROSPACE ENGINEER - AIRLINK '95, BS AVIATION ' 97

JOB: COMMERCIAL PILOT FOR 5 YEARS

PRESENT JOB: Joined the US Navy 2006

REASON: He loves flying, even now his work is related to aircraft.

Im the only one who did not practice my college degree (BSN), medyo related din naman coz of Child Psychology.

Forgiveness is not saying what someone did to us is right. It is saying, "I'll let God straighten this out"..

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pajoin na din sis

degree: BS Math - Philippine Normal University

previous job: Secretary- Philippine National Oil Company

reason: im not into teaching...i tried to teach but after 2 weeks umayaw na ko lol

present job: fulltime wife and mommy of 14mos old

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Ok I will try to give you more for your survey.

ELDEST SISTER (MY ATCHIE)

UNIVERSITY/DEGREE: BACHELOR: DLSU-TAFT BS APPLIED MATH '83 ; GRADUATE SCHOOL: ATENEO DE MANILA UNIV. MA IN COMPUTER SCIENCE '86

UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND 92 MBA

PREVIOUS JOB: VARIOUS JOBS RELATED TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING; HONG KONG IMMIGRATION

PRESENT: OWN A FAMILY BUSINESS IN HK

REASON: She loves numbers all her life. Present business doesnt concern about number but it helps also.

2ND SISTER (DITCHIE)

UNIVERSITY/DEGREE: BS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT DLSU TAFT '85 ; GRADUATE SCHOOL: ATENEO DE MANILA MA IN PSYCHOLOGY

PREVIOUS JOB: HR OFFICER

PRESENT JOB: Owns her own laundry business.

BROTHER

COLLEGE: DLSU- BS ECE '93 AEROSPACE ENGINEER - AIRLINK '95, BS AVIATION ' 97

JOB: COMMERCIAL PILOT FOR 5 YEARS

PRESENT JOB: Joined the US Navy 2006

REASON: He loves flying, even now his work is related to aircraft.

Im the only one who did not practice my college degree (BSN), medyo related din naman coz of Child Psychology.

Xie Xie! Chinese?

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pa join din ako :)

School: Centro Escolar University

Degree: BS HRM

Previous Job: Villarica Pawnshop Appraiser

Reason: ewan ko ba bat ako napunta dito pero ayos lang naman kse malaki din sweldo lalo na ang bonus pag xmas :rofl:

Present JOB: PAL :lol::lol::lol:

Yan ang pagiging practical!

Degree/University: Computer Programming

Recent Job: Online English teacher (conversation and american standard accent lang mga kapatid, not so good in grammar eh! hehehe)

Reason: pays good money! and i enjoy teaching :no: (haha!)

My cousin's job is teaching Koreans naman online..and yeah i agree! :thumbs: pays good money!

pajoin na din sis

degree: BS Math - Philippine Normal University

previous job: Secretary- Philippine National Oil Company

reason: im not into teaching...i tried to teach but after 2 weeks umayaw na ko lol

present job: fulltime wife and mommy of 14mos old

MATH!! allergic ako dyan!lol......

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ME: B.S. Biology, University of Santo Tomas (not much jobs available after...unless u go to med school...but i did things like tutor english to koreans, server at friendly's restaurant, and bookseller at barnes and noble)

B.S. Nursing, Lyceum...currently working as a Nursing assistant and reviewing for my nclex-RN exam! im hoping to be an RN soon!

HUBBY: B.S. Biology, Pakistan Airforce Degree College

Doctor of Medicine, Saint Louis University

(He has always wanted to become a doctor...its really tough as i have witnessed him study his butt off and spend most of his time in the hospital during his senior year of med school but i consider him the smartest person i know and i am so proud of my hubby...currently working as a post graduate intern (internal medicine) baguio general hospital...and studying for the USMLE...go baby!)

June 2004...i sat down on the bench to tie my shoelaces (literally) not knowing i would marry the man i just sat down next to...

Oct. 18, 2007...Married

Oct. 27, 2007...my beautiful son is born

USCIS IR-1/CR-1 Visa Journey

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate: Manila, Philippines

Feb. 05, 2009: I 130 sent

Feb. 12, 2009: NAO1

Feb. 17, 2009: first touch

Feb. 18, 2009: Touch

May 01, 2009: Touch and NAO2 mailed...yeah hey!

May 08, 2009: NAO2 in the mail

NVC Journey

May 15, 2009: NVC case number

May 18, 2009: Gave email add to NVC

May 28, 2009: Received DS 3032 / I-864 Bill

June 1, 2009: Paid I-864 Bill

June 5, 2009: sent AOS stuff

June 29, 2009: sent DS 230

June 28 - Aug. 8: i spent time with my boys in the philippines

IN A BIG HUGE BLUR...OUR CASE WAS COMPLETED AUGUST 5, 2009 (AFTER RFE: HUSBAND'S ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE) AND MY HUSBANDS INTERVIEW WILL BE SEPTEMBER 25, 2009...WE HOPE AND PRAY WE GET IT!

CURRENTLY DOING: PREPARING DOCUMENTS FOR MY SON'S PETITION!

...I am one day further from the last time I saw you but I am one day closer to the next time I will...

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ME: B.S. Biology, University of Santo Tomas (not much jobs available after...unless u go to med school...but i did things like tutor english to koreans, server at friendly's restaurant, and bookseller at barnes and noble)

B.S. Nursing, Lyceum...currently working as a Nursing assistant and reviewing for my nclex-RN exam! im hoping to be an RN soon!

HUBBY: B.S. Biology, Pakistan Airforce Degree College

Doctor of Medicine, Saint Louis University

(He has always wanted to become a doctor...its really tough as i have witnessed him study his butt off and spend most of his time in the hospital during his senior year of med school but i consider him the smartest person i know and i am so proud of my hubby...currently working as a post graduate intern (internal medicine) baguio general hospital...and studying for the USMLE...go baby!)

Yeah, that was my first choice before BS Biology..I was thinking too if I'm too lazy to pursue it to med school, what would be my job? so limited! Anyhow, I'm just so shock that 70% here are Nursing grad! baka pag punta natin lahat ng states, e mag-overflow na ngpinay nurses...LOL

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School: St. Louis University- Baguio City

Degrees: B.S. Chemical Engineering- '02

B.S. Nursing - '06

still gonna work on MSN

Private Duty Nurse (USRN): HRH Prince Salman Palace, KSA

But on vacation now...Princess said i can go back anytime, still have plane ticket, re-entry visa expired and new visa to be faxed.

Love my job!(Work is very light. 2 NUrses and 2 Doctors. the 2 doctors stay with the palace with us nurses)

and Love the Travels and perks... but may have to give this up for LOVE

For the meantime, I work as a Pollution Control Officer using Engg Degree...while waiting for visa to US.

My first love is really Math and Chemistry..wanted to work in a Pharmaceutical Company for Research and Development.

Nursing second but in demand. hehehehe!

Ewwww! That's why i took Communication arts! I almost failed in Math and Chemistry!hehehe

PLEASE! PLEASE! I NEED MORE PEOPLE TO ANSWER THE SURVEY....THE THESIS IS DUE BY JUNE..WE STILL HAVE A LOT OF THINGS TO CONSIDER.......

THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

B.S. Development Communication- UP

Lean Management Systems- AIM

Previous Jobs:

1. General Manager of an international Logistics Co.

2. VP- Finance - Events Co.

Present Job: PROFESSIONAL BUM

Pareho lang tayo..dont worry!

Hahaha!! The month we filed K1 (August) is the month i resigned in my job. Lol.

I thought, para naman ma-enjoy ko ng sobra-sobra being at home.. to have time with family.. dati kasi lagi na lang work work work!

So I am a Professional Lazy for almost 8 months now. :D ..But i still work on my graphic design business at home.

Soy la casa de mi amado y mi amado es mío.

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