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What will I ask my parents to bring here in the US?

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EthanJM   0

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If I am not mistaken, they are allowed 50 lbs X 2 for each person. For both of them, that means 4 X 50 lbs boxes to fill! I understand we can buy many items in a local Filipino store but I am thinking of cheaper things to buy in the Philippines rather than here in the us. These are some things I have in mind:

  • The infamous TABO for them to use since I already have mine.
  • Tawas roll on. I like the solid roll-on type from Thailand.
  • 10 flip flops for visitors at home (not sure if these cost less)
  • Saffron powder for the Arroz Caldo
  • Sinigang mix
  • Our Magic Sing Karaoke mics at home
  • Dried mangoes

What else can you add to the list?

01-24-2011 - Sent I-130 for Parents (USPS Priority)
02-02-2011 - Notice of Action 1
05-11-2011 - Notice of Action 2 - Approved! (104 Days)
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05-24-2011 - Case numbers assigned
05-26-2011 - Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill (Email)
05-26-2011 - Paid I-854 bill
05-31-2011 - AOS Fee showed as PAID
05-31-2011 - DS-3032 received per NVC email
06-01-2011 - IV bill generated
06-03-2011 - I-864 Sent and delivered, June 06, 2011
06-07-2011 - Paid IV bill
06-07-2011 - Medical at St. Lukes - PASSED
06-08-2011 - IV bill marked as PAID
06-09-2011 - DS-230 sent and delivered, June 13, 2011
06-21-2011 - Received I-864 Checklist
06-27-2011 - NVC received DS-230
06-28-2011 - Mailed DS-230 and I-864 checklists
07-12-2011 - Re-scheduled interview appointment to Aug 16, 2011
07-13-2011 - Sign In Failed for Dad's Case
07-26-2011 - Sign In Failed for Mom's case
08-03-2011 - Case forwarded to USEM
08-08-2011 - Cases received by USEM
08-16-2011 - Interview schedule. APPROVED!
08-19-2011 - VISA on hand
08-23-2011 - POE - LAX (Yes, they finally made it to the US!)
09-05-2011 - Baby Due. It's good to have Lolo and Lola when this special day happens.
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Citizenship of Parents:

07/22/2016 - Sent N-400 to Phoenix, AZ by USPS Priority
delivered
check cashed
07/30/2016 - NOA
Touched
Biometrics
Interview letter received
Interview -*APPROVED*
Oath date -** US CITIZEN **
Applied for passport
Passport Received!

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DavenRoxy Experienced

DavenRoxy   1,073

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You can get most of that stuff here in the US, and save them the stress of having to drag 4 boxes around. Just an idea...

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-GRANITEWARE-TAN-AND-BLACK-DIPPER-/260798172769?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D554241522435161751#ht_500wt_1156

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Enamelware-Graniteware-Water-dipper-Excellent-/190542367007?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c5d35c91f

http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-and-white-enamel-water-dipper-/280692168752?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415a8e9830

flip flops you can buy for a buck at many stores.

Tawas - http://tawasdeodorant.ecrater.com/c/1267820/tawas-roll-on-deodorant

http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Touch-Tawas-Deodorant-Kalamansi/dp/B003YK9ALI

Magic Sarap is nice, but basically, you can get MSG in any grocery.

And if you are missing the tastes of home, you can always order from here: http://www.pinoyoutlet.com/

Hope this helps...

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Penguin_ie Grand Master

Penguin_ie   5,993

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Mangosteen! Can't get nice ones here.

Bye: Penguin

Me: Irish/ Swiss citizen, and now naturalised US citizen. Husband: USC; twin babies born Feb 08 in Ireland and a daughter in Feb 2010 in Arkansas who are all joint Irish/ USC. Did DCF (IR1) in 6 weeks via the Dublin, Ireland embassy and now living in Arkansas.

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