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Yes , Hello again my fellow Visajourney friends , I am waiting on a NOA2 . For me and my fiancee , we love communicating so much with each other , every chance we get . I know there are others on Visajourney that are also in the same situation . I wanted to ask what are the best packages for phone service to the Philippines , this is a little off topic , But I figure the best support would come from the same good people here that are in the same situation as I . Can anyone share the best phone packages , I don't know if the forum would allow it because it would be spamming though . So im just asking for some support on this . Thanks to all and Good Luck to everyone . :blush:

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Yes , Hello again my fellow Visajourney friends , I am waiting on a NOA2 . For me and my fiancee , we love communicating so much with each other , every chance we get . I know there are others on Visajourney that are also in the same situation . I wanted to ask what are the best packages for phone service to the Philippines , this is a little off topic , But I figure the best support would come from the same good people here that are in the same situation as I . Can anyone share the best phone packages , I don't know if the forum would allow it because it would be spamming though . So im just asking for some support on this . Thanks to all and Good Luck to everyone . :blush:

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AOS Process:

Mar. 11, 2008- ARRIVED US

Mar. 12, 2008- got married

00-00-0000-Temple wedding-Mormon church

Mar.13, 2008-completed vaccinations-I693A supplement from CS

Mar. 18, 2008- sent the AOS package(I-485 and EAD)..applied for SSN..

Mar.19, 2008-Delivered. signed for by V Bustamante-took and passed written driving test

Mar.25, 2008-Check cashed-Received SSN

Mar.27,2008-Received NOA's in mail-Case available online

Mar.28, 2008-Received Biometrics appointment in mail-04/08/08

Apr.08,2008-Biometrics DONE

Apr.08-09,2008-TOUCHED

Apr.14,2008-Transfer Notice date to California(I-485)

Apr.17,2008-Received Notice in the mail about the transfer

Apr.20 and 22,2008-I-485 TOUCHED..No touch on EAD

Apr.24, 2008-Received AR driver license

May 07, 08, 09, 12, 13, 2008- I-485 TOUCHED..

May 16, 2008- I-765 Card production ordered -1st email

May 19, 2008- I-485 TOUCHED

May 21, 2008-I-765 Card production ordered-2nd email

May 22, 2008- I-765 TOUCHED

May 23, 2008-I765 Approval notice sent-3rd email

May 24, 2008- EAD in hand

May 28, 2008-AOS Card production ordered..yehey!!!got another email saying "Notice mailed welcoming the new permanent resident"

May 29, 2008-AOS TOUCHED

June 03, 2008- Green Card in hand

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www.startec.com

http://www.startec.com/US/EN/default.jsp

IR-1 Visa for Wife

NVC Case Complete = January 2, 2008

Received Packet 4 here in the US (Interview Packet) = January 18, 2008

Case Left NVC Forwarded to USEM Manila = January 23, 2008

SLEC Medical = Jan 31 and Feb 1, 2008 (2 days)

USEM Manila Interview = February 20, 2008 @ 8:30am = DONE! (Status: 2 Months wait is over APPROVED)

CFO Guidance & Counseling = April 17, 2008

Visa in Hand = April 18, 2008 (Our Wedding Anniversary)

Arrival in the US and POE = April 23, 2008 JFK Intl. Airport New York City

Social Security Card = May 2, 2008

Green Card in Hand = August 18,2008

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Yes , Hello again my fellow Visajourney friends , I am waiting on a NOA2 . For me and my fiancee , we love communicating so much with each other , every chance we get . I know there are others on Visajourney that are also in the same situation . I wanted to ask what are the best packages for phone service to the Philippines , this is a little off topic , But I figure the best support would come from the same good people here that are in the same situation as I . Can anyone share the best phone packages , I don't know if the forum would allow it because it would be spamming though . So im just asking for some support on this . Thanks to all and Good Luck to everyone . :blush:

Hi there is several way you can call the Philippines but the best way I have found and cheaps is at the following website;

http://www.aspen-communication.com/PinoyCalls/ . Aspen-communication is founder lives here in Phoenix, AZ. Has office in Phoenix and Manila. Check out the site. I pay only about $ 60.00 a month for unlimited phone calls and talking time. I only got one favor if you decode to use Aspen please let me know and tell them the John Fries, told you about them. I will get a cerdit for you taking thier service. Just like you will for anyone that take the service you tell them about it. The only one catch to is I had to committed for one (1) service that was about two (2) years ago. Good luck.

OUR Time Line;

Nov 4, 2004 Met on YM Pool Game Chat room

Dec 30, 2005 Surprized her with our 1st meeting in person

Dec 31, 2005/Jan 1, 2006 Got Engaged

Jan 10, 2006 Had my 56th Birthday party in Philippines

Jan 11, 2006 Left the go come back Home

Mar 20, 2006 Found out Sonia was Pregnant

Oct 7, 2006 Our son was born

Nov 5, 2006 Arrived in the Philippine for a visit

Nov 11, 2006 Had our son Basptized

Nov 19, 2006 Left the Philippines again

July 31, 2007 Mailed inI 129 F was mailed in

Aug 13, 2007 Received

Sep 25, 2007 I 797 Notice of Action Mailed out

Feb 25, 2008 NAO2 has been approve sent to Manila.

Mar. 31, 2008 Made phone call about interview set dates

Apr. 15, 2008 Medical Exam St. Luke (GOOD TO GO!!!!!)

Apr. 24, 2008 Interview(APPROVED AND WAITING VISA)

Jun. 6, 2008 Finally got Visa at about VISA[/size]

Aug. 05, 2008 On a jet plane head for the Philippines to get my family

Aug. 06, , 2008 we are together again

AUGUST 19, 2008 POE Seattle, WA.

NOV. 8, 2008 Wedding

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I just use my Cell Phone. I have Sprint service on their SERO plan (http://delivery.sprint.com/m/p/sprint/epc/epclanding.asp and use email address savings@sprintemi.com if you want to check it out). I pay the $4 International Long Distance Plan and my rates are $0.19/minute for landlines and $0.23/minute for cell phones. Might not be the cheapest way to call, but well worth the price for the convenience of being able to call from anywhere.

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AOS

Jul 23, 2008 ---> Mailed AOS, EAD and AP package

July 27, 2008 ---> check cleared

Jul 29, 2008 ---> NOA Date

Aug 2, 2008 ---> received confirmation mail for AOS, EAD and AP

Aug 9, 2008 ---> received biometrics appointment letter

Aug 21, 2008 ---> BIOMETRICS schedule at 3 pm

Aug 12, 2008 ---> took Biometrics in advance as a walk in

Aug 12, 2008 ---> touched

Aug 18, 2008 ---> I-485 notice of transfer to CSC

Sept 23, 2008 ---> touched

Nov 18, 2008 ---> GC RECEIVED!!!

EAD

Sept 30, 2008 ---> Card production ordered <expect to receive within 30 days>

Oct 11, 2008 ---> EAD received

AP

Sept 30, 2008 ---> AP approved <NOA mailed>

Oct 10, 2008 ---> AP received

ROC

Oct 11, 2010 ---> Mailed ROC packet

Oct 12, 2010 ---> Signed for and received by destination

Oct 14, 2010 ---> Money order cashed

Oct 18, 2010 ---> NOA1 received in mail

Nov 15, 2010 ---> Biometrics and fingerprinting appointment

Jan 28, 2011 ---> ROC approved

Jan 31, 2011 ---> Card mailed out

Feb 2, 2011 ---> Card received in the mail.

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Jean and I ARE VERY HAPPY W/ ASPEN COMMUNICATIONS. The call quality is good. Customer service is also good. Aspen communications .com, several plans available... John&Jean

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If you both use Yahoo messenger with a headset/mic, you can talk for free. Add a webcam and it is real nice. Just another option for you.

Citizenship

8/06/2011 - Package sent

8/25/2011 - Biometrics schedule

9/26/2011 - Interview date received

10/09/2011 - Received yellow letter

11/08/2011 - Interview date THANKS GOD went smooth n pretty easy with the nice lady IO takes 9-10 minutes wow???????????????

I think I waited more time for my Oath Ceremony schedule rather than interview process and after 13 minutes the lady gave my sched WOW CAN'T BELIEVE ......yayyyyyyy

11/16/2011 - Oath Ceremony

Visit My Website

www.roseandchuck.com

Removing Conditions

08/3/2010 - File for Removal of Conditions (I-751)

08/6/2010 - Received date/ Noticed Date

9/06/2010 - Biometric Date Modesto

12/2/2010 - Card production( they orderd) new card. I just checked I'm not in hurry but hahahaha lucky GOD IS SO GOOD THANKS FOR EVERYTHING PAPA JESUS MWAHHH.

AOS

06/06/2008 - AOS PACKAGE SENT

06/09/2008 - RECEIVED DATE

06/13/2008- NOTICED DATE checked cleared ( received in mail 06/17/2008 notice for AOS, EAD and AP)

07/09/2008- BIOMETRICS date modesto

08/18/2008- AP APPROVED ( received date 8/22/2008)

08/18/2008- EAD APPROVED ( received date 8/27/2008)

09/17/2008- RECEIVED interview date appoinment

10/29/2008- INTERVIEW date 1:00pm sacramento (approved)

11/05/2008- RECEIVED WELCOME NOTICE

11/07/2008- RECEIVED GREEN CARD

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If you both use Yahoo messenger with a headset/mic, you can talk for free. Add a webcam and it is real nice. Just another option for you.

I agree Yahoo is the best way. If she doesnt have a PC then send her money for the cafe. So much better to use a mic and web cam. I also use calling card from www.pinshark.com

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If you both use Yahoo messenger with a headset/mic, you can talk for free. Add a webcam and it is real nice. Just another option for you.

I definitely agree..Yahoo Messenger with voice chat is free..No monthly bill but just the internet that obviously you have it..Me and my husband were talking using YM for a year and almost the whole day and night..lol :P I am now using YM to talk to my mom everyday..And the best thing is I can see them thru the web cam.. :D

~ Ledy

 

Nov. 28, 07 - Arrived in US with my asawa

Dec. 8. 07 - Received my SSC through mail

Jan. 19, 08 - Received welcome notice from USCIS 3x

Jan. 25, 08 - Got my GC

Sept. 4, 08 - Jody, our baby arrived

 

~Removal of condition Time line~

Aug. 5, 09 - Reminder letter from USCIS regarding my immigration status received

Sept. 8, 2009 - Sent I-751

Sept. 11, 2009 - Mail delivered to VT

Sept. 18, 2009 - NOA1 & extension letter DATED 09/14/09

Sept. 25, 2009 - Biometrics appointment letter received

Oct. 14, 2009 - Early biometrics

Oct. 15, 2009 - Touched

Oct. 23, 2009 - Scheduled biometrics

Dec. 31, 2009 - Approval letter received dated 12/24/09

Jan. 08, 2010 - Card production ordered

Jan. 19, 2010 - GC received

 

~Naturalization Timeline~

April 30, 2018 - Filed N400 online

May 1, 2018 - NOA

May 21, 2018 - Biometrics Appointment

Feb. 5, 2019 - Interview and Oath Ceremony Combined

 

~Tatay's I-130 Journey~

March 8, 2019 - Filed I-130 for Tatay

March 15, 2019 - check cashed

 

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What about SKYPE?

SKYPE is better than Yahoo Messenger..

YM gets delayed voice and Cam..

SKYPE always gets real time voice and cam...

IR-1 Visa for Wife

NVC Case Complete = January 2, 2008

Received Packet 4 here in the US (Interview Packet) = January 18, 2008

Case Left NVC Forwarded to USEM Manila = January 23, 2008

SLEC Medical = Jan 31 and Feb 1, 2008 (2 days)

USEM Manila Interview = February 20, 2008 @ 8:30am = DONE! (Status: 2 Months wait is over APPROVED)

CFO Guidance & Counseling = April 17, 2008

Visa in Hand = April 18, 2008 (Our Wedding Anniversary)

Arrival in the US and POE = April 23, 2008 JFK Intl. Airport New York City

Social Security Card = May 2, 2008

Green Card in Hand = August 18,2008

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Yes , Hello again my fellow Visajourney friends , I am waiting on a NOA2 . For me and my fiancee , we love communicating so much with each other , every chance we get . I know there are others on Visajourney that are also in the same situation . I wanted to ask what are the best packages for phone service to the Philippines , this is a little off topic , But I figure the best support would come from the same good people here that are in the same situation as I . Can anyone share the best phone packages , I don't know if the forum would allow it because it would be spamming though . So im just asking for some support on this . Thanks to all and Good Luck to everyone . :blush:

The cheapest way is to have a fast connection on each end and use yahoo voice chat or Skyp. For a card, I've had good luck with a smart card from www.ppoutlet.com They are accurate on the minutes used, which many are not.

First trip 01-17-07

Married 02-05-07

What Service Center was filed at? Nebraska transferred to California

Provide dates for the following:

I-130 sent (Mailed)..........................3-12-07

1st NOA (Receipt Notice) .................3-29-07

2nd NOA (Approval Notice) e-mail.....6-15-07

Bill for I-864 processing fee rcd and sent..7-24-07

I-864 Packet Received......................8-18-07

I-864 Mailed to NV............................8-20-07

Bill for DS-230 received....................8-29-07

Payment for DS-230 sent..................8-30-07

DS-230 Packet received..................10-25-07

DS-230 Packet sent to NVC..............10-29-07

Case Completed..............................11-16-07

Case Forwarded to Embassy.............11-30-07

Packet recieved from NVC................12-07-07

Medical complete...............................1-04-08

Leave for Manila................................1-19-08

Interview and approval......................1-22-08

Visa in Hand .....................................1-24-08

Arrived in USA...................................3-19-08

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Claudeth used to go to cafes that had headphones and microphone and we would chat that way. Then Yahoo added a phone feature and I used to chat with my friend in Cagayan all the time. It worked really well and we didn't even need anything extra because both our web cameras had a microphone built it. Now I just buy Claudeth phone cards.

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United States & Republic of the Philippines

"Life is hard; it's harder if you're stupid." John Wayne

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If you have high speed internet on both ends when not think about using Vonage then it is like a local call. Set it up in the states and then send or take the phone on the next vacation. only about $25 per month.

How we met!

2006-02-23 Met on a flight from Manila to Shanghai while I was on my way home after visiting a friend

2006-09-19 1st trip back to visit just her and family. Went to Boracay

2006-10-09 Ask her father for her hand in marriage.

2006-10-11 Return home with sad to be leaving her behind

2007-05-02 2nd trip back. Went to Cebu & Bohol

2007-05-21 Return home

I-129F Process

2007-07-20 I-129F sent by next day express mail

2007-07-24 I-129F Delivered to TSC but rerouted to VSC

2007-08-14 Got NOA1

2007-08-17 NOA1 Hard Copy in the mail

2007-09-17 Went back for 3rd Trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malayasia & Manila

2007-10-11 Return to States and keep waiting

2007-11-28 Got NOA2 by email. 108 days to approval

2007-12-03 Got NOA2 Hard Copy in the mail.

2007-12-05 Told that case was forwarded to USEM

2007-12-07 Called NVC got case #MNL2007837XXX

2007-12-17 Called MNL and PIN# for phone call center. Still no luck

2007-12-21 Checked status online, case is active in MNL

2008-01-30 Appointment for St. Luke medical. PASSED!!!!!!

2008-02-07 Appointment for Interview APPROVED!!!!!!!

2007-02-13 VISA in hand with CFO stamp

2008-03-04 Trip to Manila pick up Honey-ko

2008-03-11 Return with my baby in tow

2008-03-0? Married

You never know where you will find love. It could be near or far, but the point is to keep looking until you find it. Have a safe VisaJourney.

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