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Just an FYI from Cathay Pacific's website:

If you are purchasing a ticket for a child under twelve (12) years of age, you may apply for a Reduced Travel Tax (RTT) Certificate from the Department of Tourism, Manila for a discount on travel tax prior to ticketing. Otherwise, full travel tax will be collected and charged to you upon ticket issuance.

Policy on child travel tax can be found on Philippine Tourism Authority website:

http://www.philtourism.gov.ph/ttax.html

http://www.philtourism.gov.ph/ttax1.html#t_tax_avail

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Hi fellow Philippine/American couples. I know this is off topic, but I figured maybe some of you might like to look at the scenic Philippines pictures which I just posted on my web server. They are all sized for 1024x768 for a desktop photo.

http://homepage.mac.com/gosborn/philscenery/philscene.html

Enjoy, Gary

(P.S. There are Yosemite Valley pictures available too, if you click on the Osborn Entertainment Software link then the Yosemite Pictures link.)

ah, a fellow mac user :dance: nice pics, thanks for sharing. "clean comfort room" did it have the 3 necessary things (water, soap, and paper towels)? there's always 1 missing if you're using the public CRs ;) and did you eat some of that "isaw"? wifey loves it but i just can't seem to try it

I purchased online with PAL for 28,326php ($468) 8days (Feb28th). That might be pushing it but we are having the visa delivered locally. I think there is a $25 per ticket charge to change the booking.

it cost me $90 to reschedule my flight from 12/31/06 to 01/02/07 with PAL. though i bought my ticket in california but i would double check that price :)

I-130

30-May-2006: Mailed to CSC

31-May-2006: Received

13-Jun-06: NOA1 Date

15-Jun-06: Receieved NOA1 in the mail and cashed check

16-Jun-06: touched

05-Sep-06: I-130 Approved

07-Sep-06: Received NOA2 in the mail

NVC

21-Sep-06: NVC Case # Assigned

02-Oct-06: DS3032 and AOS fee bill generated

03-Oct-06: Emailed DS3032 and mailed AOS bill (James shortcut)

04-Oct-06: AOS bill received in St. Louis at 1:35pm

05-Oct-06: Received email confirmation that NVC accepted the DS3032

06-Oct-06: Money Order cashed for AOS fee bill

09-Oct-06: IV Bill generated

10-Oct-06: Received DS3032 and AOS fee bill (snail mail)

13-Oct-06: I-864 generated

14-Oct-06: Mailed I-864EZ

16-Oct-06: I-864 delivered

20-Oct-06: IV Bill received (snail mail)

21-Oct-06: Mailed IV Bill

23-Oct-06: Received I-864 package (snail mail)

23-Oct-06: NVC received IV Bill

26-Oct-06: Wifey called NVC and they said "I-864 is complete"

26-Oct-06: IV Bill money order cashed

30-Oct-06: DS-230 generated

01-Nov-06: Mailed DS-230

03-Nov-06: NVC receives DS-230 at 11:10am

08-Nov-06: Received DS-230 from NVC (snail mail)

16-Nov-06: NVC case completed

Embassy

5-Feb-07: Received Packet 4 (snail mail)

12-Feb-07: St Lukes exam

13-Feb-07: Got results

24-Feb-07: LAX->MNL

2-Mar-07: Interview at 8:30AM --- AR (NSO verification)

19-Mar-07: USE gets NSO results

21-Mar-07: Visa released

23-Mar-07: Visa delivered (no txt msg or web update from Delbros)

9-May-07: MNL->LAX

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Hi fellow Philippine/American couples. I know this is off topic, but I figured maybe some of you might like to look at the scenic Philippines pictures which I just posted on my web server. They are all sized for 1024x768 for a desktop photo.

http://homepage.mac.com/gosborn/philscenery/philscene.html

Enjoy, Gary

(P.S. There are Yosemite Valley pictures available too, if you click on the Osborn Entertainment Software link then the Yosemite Pictures link.)

ah, a fellow mac user :dance: nice pics, thanks for sharing. "clean comfort room" did it have the 3 necessary things (water, soap, and paper towels)? there's always 1 missing if you're using the public CRs ;) and did you eat some of that "isaw"? wifey loves it but i just can't seem to try it

I purchased online with PAL for 28,326php ($468) 8days (Feb28th). That might be pushing it but we are having the visa delivered locally. I think there is a $25 per ticket charge to change the booking.

it cost me $90 to reschedule my flight from 12/31/06 to 01/02/07 with PAL. though i bought my ticket in california but i would double check that price :)

Thanks for the info. I dont seem to be able to find that reference to $25. maybe I am mistaken. I sent PAL booking an email earlier to verify the re-issuance policy and fee.

02-20-07 INTERVIEW!!! APPROVED!!!

02-27-07 Visa Delivered (Makati)

02-28-07 Arrive Tucson, Thanks God!

03-13-07 Got marriage license

03-16-07 Apply for SSN

03-29-07 SSN received

04-21-07 Wedding Tucson Botanical Gardens

05-02-07 Mailed AOS

05-03-07 AOS received Chicago

05-11-07 NOA1 receipt

05-29-07 Bio appt

05-30-07 touch

07-02-07 interview letter snailmail

08-27-07 INTERVIEW!

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Continuing the thread on mailing documents, today I sent Mira my I-134 and other related docs. I sent it USPS Global Express Guaranteed from Tucson to Cabadbaran. Delivery quoted as next Monday 22nd. Weight 12oz, cost $50.55. They have a money back guaranteee if not delivered as promised. Would rather not have to invoke that clause

02-20-07 INTERVIEW!!! APPROVED!!!

02-27-07 Visa Delivered (Makati)

02-28-07 Arrive Tucson, Thanks God!

03-13-07 Got marriage license

03-16-07 Apply for SSN

03-29-07 SSN received

04-21-07 Wedding Tucson Botanical Gardens

05-02-07 Mailed AOS

05-03-07 AOS received Chicago

05-11-07 NOA1 receipt

05-29-07 Bio appt

05-30-07 touch

07-02-07 interview letter snailmail

08-27-07 INTERVIEW!

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Updating timeline to congratulate daveandlirio on their visa approval and to send good luck wishes to Rigger AF, sway and Kirkandjenny! Also to welcome B&N to our list.

Legend:

OK - Visa approved

AR - Admin Review/Add'l Docs Required

ME - Military Expedite

AO - Age-Out (Derivative approaching age 21)

Name.................NOA2.....MNL REC’D..PACKET...INTERVIEW..MNL CASE#..STATUS..DELIVERED/#OF DAYS/PLACE DLVRD

K1 LIST

01..louchiw.........02-xx-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..07-28-06..2006-xxxxxx..AR..previous AOS

02..timmaricel......04-07-06..09-21-06..10-20-06..12-04-06..2006-601xxx..OK

03..Madison Man.....09-01-06..09-20-06..xx-xx-xx..12-04-06..2006-601xxx..OK..Dec 12/06 days/Manila

04..zethris.........04-13-06..09-20-06..xx-xx-xx..12-04-06..2006-60xxxx..OK..Dec 12/08 days/???

05..annie19.........05-09-06..05-22-06..xx-xx-xx..09-21-06..2006-635xxx..AR..Divorce decree

06..BJZags..........08-04-06..08-17-06..10-20-06..12-05-06..2006-720xxx..OK..Dec 28/23 days/Makati

07..tamara..........07-31-06..08-24-06..10-26-06..12-11-06..2006-723xxx..OK..Dec 14/03 days/Kalookan

08..shimmy..........08-01-06..08-23-06..10-20-06..12-11-06..2006-723xxx..OK..Dec 21/10 days/Davao

09..FMerz...........08-09-06..08-23-06..xx-xx-xx..12-12-06..2006-723xxx..OK..Dec 13/01 day/Picked up

10..roymcn3rd.......07-31-06..08-23-06..10-25-06..12-13-06..2006-723xxx..OK..Dec 20/07 days/Davao

11..mae_jim.........08-03-06..08-23-06..10-21-06..12-18-06..2006-728xxx..OK..Dec 20/02 days/Picked up

12..Elizabeth.......08-15-06..08-21-06..10-21-06..12-21-06..2006-729xxx..OK..Dec 28/07 days/Makati

13..sunflowertami...08-08-06..08-24-06..11-16-06..01-09-06..2006-735xxx..OK..Jan 12/03 days/Picked up

14..treynroxy.......08-03-06..08-25-06..11-29-06..01-11-07..2006-736xxx..OK

15..TimR............08-10-06..09-06-06..11-28-06..01-11-07..2006-736xxx..OK

16..daveandlirio....08-03-06..08-28-06..xx-xx-xx..01-12-07..2006-737xxx..OK..waiting for visa delivery

17..lovebug.........08-12-06..08-29-06..11-29-06..01-12-07..2006-737xxx..OK

18..neonspark.......08-23-06..xx-xx-xx..11-28-06..01-12-07..2006-737xxx..??

19..kirkandjenny....08-18-06..09-26-06..11-29-06..01-19-07..2006-743xxx

20..Glenn&Rosemarie.08-29-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..01-25-07..2006-750xxx

21. roundbo.........09-11-06..09-23-06..xx-xx-xx..01-30-07..2006-756xxx

22..ronmay..........08-28-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..12-27-06..2006-757xxx..OK..Jan 03/07 days/Cagayan de Oro

23..Robhankins......09-01-06..09-22-06..xx-xx-xx..12-28-06..2006-761xxx..Interview postponed

24..ellmoi..........09-17-06..09-26-06..xx-xx-xx..12-28-06..2006-762xxx..OK..Jan 12/15 days/Pangasinan

25..jo&john.........08-30-06..10-06-06..PICKED UP.10-18-06..2006-764xxx..OK-AO..Oct 25/07 days/Manila

26..RiggerAF........09-04-06..10-02-06..12-14-06..01-18-07..2006-764xxx

27..sway............09-05-06..10-30-06..xx-xx-xx..01-19-07..2006-764xxx

28..edz2006.........09-05-06..10-04-06..12-14-06..01-23-07..2006-764xxx

29..vic&el4ever.....09-07-06..09-27-06..01-06-07..02-01-07..2006-768xxx

30..davidjack.......09-05-06..10-04-06..xx-xx-xx..02-02-07..2006-770xxx

31..binow...........09-20-06..10-02-06..01-04-07..02-02-07..2006-770xxx

32..lebby...........09-07-06..10-03-06..12-21-06..02-05-07..2006-772xxx

33..arch_n_cel......09-11-06..10-18-06..12-29-06..02-02-07..2006-772xxx

34..sbqwolf1........09-11-06..10-18-06..12-22-06..02-05-07..2006-772xxx

35..lawrencejeramie.09-11-06..10-17-06..12-23-06..02-06-07..2006-775xxx

36..JelloShotGirl...09-29-06..10-13-06..12-22-06..02-08-07..2006-776xxx

37..Richard&Maria...09-05-06..10-06-06..12-21-06..02-13-07..2006-779xxx

38..garya505........09-18-06..10-17-06..12-29-06..02-13-07..2006-779xxx

39..Burrito.........09-21-06..10-18-06..12-23-06..02-14-07..2006-783xxx

40..Iniibig ko......09-07-06..10-15-06..12-27-06..02-15-07..2006-783xxx

41..Thersch.........09-19-06..10-23-06..12-22-06..02-15-07..2006-783xxx

42..Ken_Maria.......09-18-06..10-10-06..12-26-06..02-15-07..2006-783xxx

43..mydestiny.......09-21-06..10-23-06..xx-xx-xx..02-23-07..2006-783xxx

44..Birdysboy.......09-11-06..10-23-06..01-05-07..02-26-07..2006-786xxx

45..gobdogman.......09-07-06..10-20-06..xx-xx-xx..02-16-07..2006-789xxx

46..Steve-n-Ana.....09-28-06..10-25-06..12-29-06..02-16-07..2006-789xxx

47..jamrok..........09-29-06..10-25-06..xx-xx-xx..11-24-06..2006-789xxx..AO..AR (Cenomar)

48..Erichu..........10-11-06..10-23-06..12-23-06..02-16-07..2006-789xxx

49..Paulily.........09-25-06..10-20-06..12-22-06..02-16-07..2006-792xxx

50..felnfrank.......10-12-06..10-23-06..12-22-06..02-16-07..2006-792xxx

51..bangus delight..10-05-06..10-20-06..12-22-06..02-16-07..2006-792xxx

52..StevenandJinky..10-17-06..11-02-06..01-02-07..02-16-07..2006-793xxx

53..oakwell.........10-16-06..11-06-06..01-13-07..02-20-07..2006-796xxx

54..Mike_and_Jennie.10-05-06..10-30-06..12-21-06..02-20-07..2006-799xxx

55..2Hearts.........10-18-06..11-03-06..PICK UP...02-20-07..2006-800xxx

56..patrick808......10-18-06..10-30-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-800xxx..

57..Joone745........10-20-06..11-01-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-800xxx..

58..kar3n...........10-16-06..11-14-06..12-21-06..02-21-07..2006-805xxx

59..macky...........10-05-06..11-22-06..12-12-06..02-22-07..2006-813xxx

60..Wes.............11-02-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-818xxx

61..49bstreet.......09-29-06..11-21-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-820xxx

62..maylet29........10-27-06..11-21-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-820xxx

63..kismet..........11-02-06..11-20-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-820xxx

64..iya.............11-02-06..xx-xx-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-820xxx

65..B&N.............11-03-06..11-29-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-824xxx

66..Alanlvsjudy.....11-06-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-824xxx

67..mpgirl..........11-21-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-834xxx

68..DeaniWait.......11-28-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-842xxx

69..DaveandFleur....10-17-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-845xxx

70..genlramos.......11-17-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-845xxx

71..PatientlyWait...12-04-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-852xxx

72..Kayz............12-14-06..12-27-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-854xxx

K3 LIST

01..K3 IR...........07-25-06..xx-xx-xx..09-20-06..11-13-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Nov 20/07 days/San Juan MM

02..cybernutguy.....09-22-06..10-12-06..xx-xx-xx..11-28-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Dec 15/17 days/Makati (with AR)

03..shadowladylx....08-02-06..08-14-06..xx-xx-xx..12-05-06..2006-721xxx..OK..Dec 12/07 days/Quezon City

04..Amerikano.......10-03-06..10-19-06..01-05-07..02-13-07..2006-783xxx

05..dj2004..........11-16-06..12-12-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-839xxx

06..M&M.............11-20-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-503xxx

IR-1/CR-1

Name.................NOA2.....CASE CMPLT..PACKET..INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#..STATUS

01..Biancashey......03-09-06..09-01-06..xx-xx-xx..01-19-07..2006-576xxx

02..JunCel..........05-15-06..08-24-06..12-07-06..01-05-07..2006-646xxx..OK..Jan 13/08 days/SF, La Union

03..facechelle......05-31-06..09-25-06..xx-xx-xx..01-30-07..2006-659xxx

04..DaveHorton......07-25-06..08-25-06..10-24-06..12-04-06..2006-208xxx..OK

05..Jazzy...........08-03-06..10-17-06..12-30-06..02-08-07..2006-729xxx

06..w1n78...........09-05-06..11-16-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-764xxx

07..soulm8z0928.....09-06-06..11-16-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-76xxxx

08..M&M.............09-07-06..11-15-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-765xxx

09..Amerikano.......09-13-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-772xxx

10..dims1...........09-20-06..12-01-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-775xxx

11..StarProg........12-28-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx

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I called the embassy tonight and told them the story. Lorraine said I might get appointment in May. I believe I had a small stroke when she said that. I was expecting to hear a week or two.

If anyone has experience in this type situation, please contribute.

wow, that doesn't seem fair. seems like they put lilia bak at the bottom of the list with saying u might get a may interview. i hope u can get it worked out 4 a quick interview. well, gud luck fighting the bureaucracy.

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CSC

2006-06-22 I-130 sent to TSC

2006-07-24 received NOA1 from CSC.

2006-09-06 I-130 petition approved!

NVC

2006-09-25 NVC case # assigned

2006-10-02 DS-3032 and AOS Fee Bill generated

2006-10-03 Sent AOS fee overnight. emailed agent of choice.

2006-10-04 AOS payment delivered

2006-10-05 Received email confirmation of agent of choice

2006-10-06 NVC posts AOS fee payment

2006-10-09 IV Fee Bill generated

2006-10-12 Affidavit of Support package sent overnight USPS

2006-10-21 IV Fee Bill received

2006-10-23 IV Fee Bill mailed overnight

2006-10-23 Affidavit of Support reviewed

2006-10-24 IV fee delivered

2006-10-30 IV Fee payment posted

2006-10-31 ds-230 generated

2006-11-01 ds-230 mailed to nvc via usps express mail

2006-11-03 nvc received ds-230

2006-11-06 nvc enters ds-230 package into the system

2006-11-08 ds-230 package recieved via snail mail

2006-11-16 nvc case complete

USE Manila

2007-02-05 Packet 4 recvd

2007-03-01/02 medical. complete!

2007-03-14 interview! APPROVED!!

2007-03-20 Visa received!

2007-03-28 Arrival USA, POE Guam

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Gary, Check the routing and layover times for Continential on that route. If I remember correctly there is al ong layover in Guam, about 6 in Tokyo and another 12 in Honolulu. Continential just cut back on a lot of routes in Asia. Ken

I'm looking at NWA flight 20/2, MNL to LAX (connection in Japan) on Feb 24 or 25. The fare is pretty good but it leaves at 7:50AM. :wacko:

Otherwise Continental has a MNL-LAX flight that stops in Guam and Hawaii but leaves at 11PM.

"Better to be hated for who you are than to be loved for who you are not!"

Timeline:

22 Jul 06 - Received NOA-1

18 Sep 06 - Received NOA2 in mail

11 Oct 06 - Case MNL783xxx received by Manila Embassy... guess NVC lied

26 Dec 06 - Received Packet 4

18-19 Jan 07 - Medical complete early, scheduled 8 Feb

19 Jan - CFO completed after SLE shots... have to go back for the stamp after visa approval

15 Feb 07 - Interview Approved

24 Feb 07 - Arrive at Honolulu POE

2 Apr 07 - Married, civil ceremony, mailed AOS

17 Apr 07 - Checks cashed for AOS & AP

22 Apr 07 - Filed Expedite for AP

8 May 07 - Biometrics Appt

8 May 07 - Filed complaint with local USCIS for no action on Expedite request

9 May 07 - AP Expedite approved via email

14 May 07 - received AP I-512L documents in the mail

25 Jun 07 - AOS Interview scheduled but cancelled due to deployment and family emergency

29 Nov 07 - Visited local USCIS to reschedule AOS interview

15 Jan 08 - Local USCIS finally forwards reschedule request after formal complaint

8 Feb 08 - Received new Interview date

28 Mar 08 - AOS Interview ..investigation reopened due to incorrect birthdate that was identified 05/07

16 Apr 08 - CRIS Notice of GC approval and welcome notice via email

25 Apr 08 - GC received finally!

15 Jan 10 - Mailed Lifting of Conditions Package

19 Jan 10 - Package received at VT USCIS

22 Jan 10 - Checked cashed by USCIS

26 Jan 10 - Received NOA dated 20 Jan 10

29 Jan 10 - Received NOA for Biometrics

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Gary, Check the routing and layover times for Continential on that route. If I remember correctly there is al ong layover in Guam, about 6 in Tokyo and another 12 in Honolulu. Continential just cut back on a lot of routes in Asia. Ken
I'm looking at NWA flight 20/2, MNL to LAX (connection in Japan) on Feb 24 or 25. The fare is pretty good but it leaves at 7:50AM. :wacko:

Otherwise Continental has a MNL-LAX flight that stops in Guam and Hawaii but leaves at 11PM.

Actually it was 2:30 in Guam and 3:30 in HI, but the price just went up to $1139 so it's out.

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Jazzy i was thinking about what you said regarding the packet may be delivered to me at the end of the month for a March interview. so far looks like many IR/CR's are getting their packets either end of the month or in JunCeL's case beginning of the month. but what i can't seem to figure out is if we are expecting a packet at the end of january for a march interview, why doesn't the NVC know we are scheduled yet? i'm sure it will take weeks to get the packet from new hampshire to california. but if we go by what NVC says about mid-month, it still won't give us the month advance for the interview which ends up as april. but it doesn't make sense since march interviews haven't been given out yet. aaaaah! so confused. sorry, i'm a computer programmer and my mind thinks in patterns. i MUST have a pattern to all this :lol::blink::wacko:

though i have my money on you than the NVC since you're ahead of us in the timeline :thumbs: so i hope and pray to hear something next week or the week after. getting an interview date would make things a little easier. i can't even plan for anything :huh:

I-130

30-May-2006: Mailed to CSC

31-May-2006: Received

13-Jun-06: NOA1 Date

15-Jun-06: Receieved NOA1 in the mail and cashed check

16-Jun-06: touched

05-Sep-06: I-130 Approved

07-Sep-06: Received NOA2 in the mail

NVC

21-Sep-06: NVC Case # Assigned

02-Oct-06: DS3032 and AOS fee bill generated

03-Oct-06: Emailed DS3032 and mailed AOS bill (James shortcut)

04-Oct-06: AOS bill received in St. Louis at 1:35pm

05-Oct-06: Received email confirmation that NVC accepted the DS3032

06-Oct-06: Money Order cashed for AOS fee bill

09-Oct-06: IV Bill generated

10-Oct-06: Received DS3032 and AOS fee bill (snail mail)

13-Oct-06: I-864 generated

14-Oct-06: Mailed I-864EZ

16-Oct-06: I-864 delivered

20-Oct-06: IV Bill received (snail mail)

21-Oct-06: Mailed IV Bill

23-Oct-06: Received I-864 package (snail mail)

23-Oct-06: NVC received IV Bill

26-Oct-06: Wifey called NVC and they said "I-864 is complete"

26-Oct-06: IV Bill money order cashed

30-Oct-06: DS-230 generated

01-Nov-06: Mailed DS-230

03-Nov-06: NVC receives DS-230 at 11:10am

08-Nov-06: Received DS-230 from NVC (snail mail)

16-Nov-06: NVC case completed

Embassy

5-Feb-07: Received Packet 4 (snail mail)

12-Feb-07: St Lukes exam

13-Feb-07: Got results

24-Feb-07: LAX->MNL

2-Mar-07: Interview at 8:30AM --- AR (NSO verification)

19-Mar-07: USE gets NSO results

21-Mar-07: Visa released

23-Mar-07: Visa delivered (no txt msg or web update from Delbros)

9-May-07: MNL->LAX

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Well that was cool! I just decided to give NVC a call to see if they have received my petition yet, and sure enough, they received it on Jan 15th. And they sent out the 3032 and AOS fee bill on the same day. Now that just seems too efficient to me. I'm away from home for another week so I won't get my bill until next week. In the meantime I need to try to get Fely to go to the internet cafe and email the NVC for choice of agent. She hates going to use the computer.

Update please, MNL2007508xxx.

Thanks.

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Gary (California, USA) filamflag.gif Fely (Zambales, Philippines)

09-11-06 Married

10-12-06 I-130 Mailed Priority

10-14-06 Delivered to CSC

10-16-06 CSC receipt date

10-18-06 NOA1 date

10-19,20,21-06 Touched

12-28,29-06 Touched and very happy about it

12-28-06 NOA2 date

01-15-07 Received at NVC & DS3032 & AOS bill sent

01-20-07 AOS fee bill received

01-30-07 eMailed DS3032 choice of agent

02-05-07 Received email approval for DS3032

02-20-07 Received I-864 package

02-23-07 Received IV fee bill

02-27-07 Paid IV fee

03-12-07 Info packet generated

03-20-07 Mailed I-864 package

03-31-07 Received info packet

04-04-07 RFE mailed by NVC

04-26-07 Mailed RFE response & DS-230 packet to NVC

04-30-07 NVC receives papers

05-10-07 Case complete

05-22-07 Case left NVC

05-24-07 Received pkt 4 in California

06-07-07 Medical Exam

06-28-07 Interview (approved)

06-24-07 - 07-16-07 Gary's trip to Philippines, and I brought Fely home

07-27-07 SSN card received

08-13-08 Green card received

07-10-09 I-751 mailed

08-15-09 Lifting of conditions approved

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hi PW, got a text message from lovebug, she got her visa today jan 17, they picked it up. thanks

04-14-06 - engaged

04-28-06 - I129f to TSC

05-09-06 - noa1 from CSC

09-29-06 - this case has been APPROVED on 09-28-06 (yessss thank you Dear God)

10-02-06 - got the NOA2 (snail mail)

10-18-06 - email from NVC gave us the case #MNL2006789xxx

10-21-06 - got the NVC letter (snail mail)

10-25-06 - mnl rec'd the case

12-29-06 - got my packet 4

01-25 & 26-07 - medical

02-16-07 - interview APPROVED!!! (Thank you Dear God)

02/23/07 - visa on hand (Thanks God)

03-01-07 - in my honey's arms (Thanks God)

03-09-07 - applied SSN

03-14-07 - got married

03-27-07 - got my SSN Card

05-04-07 - TD shot

AOS

05-26-07 - mailed AOS

05-28-07 - delivered on May 28, 2007 at 8:01 PM in CHICAGO, IL

06-01-07 - NOA1

06-19-07 - RFE (page 3 of form I-864)

06-26-07 - Biometrics

07-03-07 - touch (they got my RFE)

07-18-07 - case transferred to CSC

07-23-07 - application received at CSC

07/31/07 - card production ordered & welcome letter

08/06/07 - got my GC... yepeeeey (67 days from NOA1)

I-751 Removal of Condition

05-15-09 - mailed (VSC)

05-16-09 - delivered @ 12:07pm per usps website

05-20-09 - check cashed

05-28-09 - got my NOA/Extension letter (dated 05-18-09)

06-03-09 - got my Biometric schedule (on 06-17-09)

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Thanks Steve-n-Ana for the update on lovebug. Congrats on the news that your petition is moving StarProg.

Legend:

OK - Visa approved

AR - Admin Review/Add'l Docs Required

ME - Military Expedite

AO - Age-Out (Derivative approaching age 21)

Name.................NOA2.....MNL REC’D..PACKET...INTERVIEW..MNL CASE#..STATUS..DELIVERED/#OF DAYS/PLACE DLVRD

K1 LIST

01..louchiw.........02-xx-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..07-28-06..2006-xxxxxx..AR..previous AOS

02..timmaricel......04-07-06..09-21-06..10-20-06..12-04-06..2006-601xxx..OK

03..Madison Man.....09-01-06..09-20-06..xx-xx-xx..12-04-06..2006-601xxx..OK..Dec 12/06 days/Manila

04..zethris.........04-13-06..09-20-06..xx-xx-xx..12-04-06..2006-60xxxx..OK..Dec 12/08 days/???

05..annie19.........05-09-06..05-22-06..xx-xx-xx..09-21-06..2006-635xxx..AR..Divorce decree

06..BJZags..........08-04-06..08-17-06..10-20-06..12-05-06..2006-720xxx..OK..Dec 28/23 days/Makati

07..tamara..........07-31-06..08-24-06..10-26-06..12-11-06..2006-723xxx..OK..Dec 14/03 days/Kalookan

08..shimmy..........08-01-06..08-23-06..10-20-06..12-11-06..2006-723xxx..OK..Dec 21/10 days/Davao

09..FMerz...........08-09-06..08-23-06..xx-xx-xx..12-12-06..2006-723xxx..OK..Dec 13/01 day/Picked up

10..roymcn3rd.......07-31-06..08-23-06..10-25-06..12-13-06..2006-723xxx..OK..Dec 20/07 days/Davao

11..mae_jim.........08-03-06..08-23-06..10-21-06..12-18-06..2006-728xxx..OK..Dec 20/02 days/Picked up

12..Elizabeth.......08-15-06..08-21-06..10-21-06..12-21-06..2006-729xxx..OK..Dec 28/07 days/Makati

13..sunflowertami...08-08-06..08-24-06..11-16-06..01-09-06..2006-735xxx..OK..Jan 12/03 days/Picked up

14..treynroxy.......08-03-06..08-25-06..11-29-06..01-11-07..2006-736xxx..OK

15..TimR............08-10-06..09-06-06..11-28-06..01-11-07..2006-736xxx..OK

16..daveandlirio....08-03-06..08-28-06..xx-xx-xx..01-12-07..2006-737xxx..OK..waiting for visa delivery

17..lovebug.........08-12-06..08-29-06..11-29-06..01-12-07..2006-737xxx..OK..Jan 17/05 days/Picked up

18..neonspark.......08-23-06..xx-xx-xx..11-28-06..01-12-07..2006-737xxx..??

19..kirkandjenny....08-18-06..09-26-06..11-29-06..01-19-07..2006-743xxx

20..Glenn&Rosemarie.08-29-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..01-25-07..2006-750xxx

21. roundbo.........09-11-06..09-23-06..xx-xx-xx..01-30-07..2006-756xxx

22..ronmay..........08-28-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..12-27-06..2006-757xxx..OK..Jan 03/07 days/Cagayan de Oro

23..Robhankins......09-01-06..09-22-06..xx-xx-xx..12-28-06..2006-761xxx..Interview postponed

24..ellmoi..........09-17-06..09-26-06..xx-xx-xx..12-28-06..2006-762xxx..OK..Jan 12/15 days/Pangasinan

25..jo&john.........08-30-06..10-06-06..PICKED UP.10-18-06..2006-764xxx..OK-AO..Oct 25/07 days/Manila

26..RiggerAF........09-04-06..10-02-06..12-14-06..01-18-07..2006-764xxx

27..sway............09-05-06..10-30-06..xx-xx-xx..01-19-07..2006-764xxx

28..edz2006.........09-05-06..10-04-06..12-14-06..01-23-07..2006-764xxx

29..vic&el4ever.....09-07-06..09-27-06..01-06-07..02-01-07..2006-768xxx

30..davidjack.......09-05-06..10-04-06..xx-xx-xx..02-02-07..2006-770xxx

31..binow...........09-20-06..10-02-06..01-04-07..02-02-07..2006-770xxx

32..lebby...........09-07-06..10-03-06..12-21-06..02-05-07..2006-772xxx

33..arch_n_cel......09-11-06..10-18-06..12-29-06..02-02-07..2006-772xxx

34..sbqwolf1........09-11-06..10-18-06..12-22-06..02-05-07..2006-772xxx

35..lawrencejeramie.09-11-06..10-17-06..12-23-06..02-06-07..2006-775xxx

36..JelloShotGirl...09-29-06..10-13-06..12-22-06..02-08-07..2006-776xxx

37..Richard&Maria...09-05-06..10-06-06..12-21-06..02-13-07..2006-779xxx

38..garya505........09-18-06..10-17-06..12-29-06..02-13-07..2006-779xxx

39..Burrito.........09-21-06..10-18-06..12-23-06..02-14-07..2006-783xxx

40..Iniibig ko......09-07-06..10-15-06..12-27-06..02-15-07..2006-783xxx

41..Thersch.........09-19-06..10-23-06..12-22-06..02-15-07..2006-783xxx

42..Ken_Maria.......09-18-06..10-10-06..12-26-06..02-15-07..2006-783xxx

43..mydestiny.......09-21-06..10-23-06..xx-xx-xx..02-23-07..2006-783xxx

44..Birdysboy.......09-11-06..10-23-06..01-05-07..02-26-07..2006-786xxx

45..gobdogman.......09-07-06..10-20-06..xx-xx-xx..02-16-07..2006-789xxx

46..Steve-n-Ana.....09-28-06..10-25-06..12-29-06..02-16-07..2006-789xxx

47..jamrok..........09-29-06..10-25-06..xx-xx-xx..11-24-06..2006-789xxx..AO..AR (Cenomar)

48..Erichu..........10-11-06..10-23-06..12-23-06..02-16-07..2006-789xxx

49..Paulily.........09-25-06..10-20-06..12-22-06..02-16-07..2006-792xxx

50..felnfrank.......10-12-06..10-23-06..12-22-06..02-16-07..2006-792xxx

51..bangus delight..10-05-06..10-20-06..12-22-06..02-16-07..2006-792xxx

52..StevenandJinky..10-17-06..11-02-06..01-02-07..02-16-07..2006-793xxx

53..oakwell.........10-16-06..11-06-06..01-13-07..02-20-07..2006-796xxx

54..Mike_and_Jennie.10-05-06..10-30-06..12-21-06..02-20-07..2006-799xxx

55..2Hearts.........10-18-06..11-03-06..PICK UP...02-20-07..2006-800xxx

56..patrick808......10-18-06..10-30-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-800xxx..

57..Joone745........10-20-06..11-01-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-800xxx..

58..kar3n...........10-16-06..11-14-06..12-21-06..02-21-07..2006-805xxx

59..macky...........10-05-06..11-22-06..12-12-06..02-22-07..2006-813xxx

60..Wes.............11-02-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-818xxx

61..49bstreet.......09-29-06..11-21-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-820xxx

62..maylet29........10-27-06..11-21-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-820xxx

63..kismet..........11-02-06..11-20-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-820xxx

64..iya.............11-02-06..xx-xx-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-820xxx

65..B&N.............11-03-06..11-29-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-824xxx

66..Alanlvsjudy.....11-06-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-824xxx

67..mpgirl..........11-21-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-834xxx

68..DeaniWait.......11-28-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-842xxx

69..DaveandFleur....10-17-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-845xxx

70..genlramos.......11-17-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-845xxx

71..PatientlyWait...12-04-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-852xxx

72..Kayz............12-14-06..12-27-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-854xxx

K3 LIST

01..K3 IR...........07-25-06..xx-xx-xx..09-20-06..11-13-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Nov 20/07 days/San Juan MM

02..cybernutguy.....09-22-06..10-12-06..xx-xx-xx..11-28-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Dec 15/17 days/Makati (with AR)

03..shadowladylx....08-02-06..08-14-06..xx-xx-xx..12-05-06..2006-721xxx..OK..Dec 12/07 days/Quezon City

04..Amerikano.......10-03-06..10-19-06..01-05-07..02-13-07..2006-783xxx

05..dj2004..........11-16-06..12-12-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-839xxx

06..M&M.............11-20-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-503xxx

IR-1/CR-1

Name.................NOA2.....CASE CMPLT..PACKET..INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#..STATUS

01..Biancashey......03-09-06..09-01-06..xx-xx-xx..01-19-07..2006-576xxx

02..JunCel..........05-15-06..08-24-06..12-07-06..01-05-07..2006-646xxx..OK..Jan 13/08 days/SF, La Union

03..facechelle......05-31-06..09-25-06..xx-xx-xx..01-30-07..2006-659xxx

04..DaveHorton......07-25-06..08-25-06..10-24-06..12-04-06..2006-208xxx..OK

05..Jazzy...........08-03-06..10-17-06..12-30-06..02-08-07..2006-729xxx

06..w1n78...........09-05-06..11-16-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-764xxx

07..soulm8z0928.....09-06-06..11-16-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-76xxxx

08..M&M.............09-07-06..11-15-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-765xxx

09..Amerikano.......09-13-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-772xxx

10..dims1...........09-20-06..12-01-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-775xxx

11..StarProg........12-28-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-508xxx

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w1n,

Right now you are in the queue for interview, the NVC seems to be releasing the cr-1 interview dates the last week of each month. Our interview appointment notice (packet) was generated dec. 26, and we recieved dec. 30 for a feb interview date (we lucked out and got the beginning of feb.). With that in mind the last week of this month (Jan) they should generate packets with march interview dates...hopefully yours is among them....and no its not much notice. It will depend on how many applications are in the queue and your position in the queue in relation to the others. Its now the middle of january so k visa intervew dates should be being released this week by manila. It shouldn't take weeks to get the packet from NH to california....i live in NY and it took 4 days from when it was generated....so add 3 days frm there if that...just regular post. Hang in there....i would call the nvc the last couple days of january if you have not got packet to see if interview has been set yet.

Jazzy

Jazzy i was thinking about what you said regarding the packet may be delivered to me at the end of the month for a March interview. so far looks like many IR/CR's are getting their packets either end of the month or in JunCeL's case beginning of the month. but what i can't seem to figure out is if we are expecting a packet at the end of january for a march interview, why doesn't the NVC know we are scheduled yet? i'm sure it will take weeks to get the packet from new hampshire to california. but if we go by what NVC says about mid-month, it still won't give us the month advance for the interview which ends up as april. but it doesn't make sense since march interviews haven't been given out yet. aaaaah! so confused. sorry, i'm a computer programmer and my mind thinks in patterns. i MUST have a pattern to all this :lol::blink::wacko:

though i have my money on you than the NVC since you're ahead of us in the timeline :thumbs: so i hope and pray to hear something next week or the week after. getting an interview date would make things a little easier. i can't even plan for anything :huh:

4-26-06 Married Cebu, Philippines

I-130 (wife & step daughter)

5-05-06 sent

5-08-06 received

5-20-06 Noa#1 (notice date)

5-25-06 Noa#1 (mail recieved)

5-31-06 (touched)

7-12-06 (touched) received email....cases transfered to CSC

7-13-06 (touched)

7-17-06 received NOA in mail (transfer notice)

7-19-06 CSC received petitions

7-20-06 (touched)

7-21-06 (touched)

7-22-06 (touched)

8-03-06 APPROVED (via email)

8-04-06 (touched)

8-06-06 (touched)

8-08-06 received NOA#2 in mail(sent to NVC)

NVC

8-17-06 NVC received and assigned case #s

8-28-06 ds-3032 and aos bill generated (sent out same day)

9-06-06 ds-3032 accepted (email) - resent for cr-2

9-18-06 IV bills received and express mailed

9-20-06 received AOS in mail

9-21-06 AOS sent

9-23-06 (touched)...weird

9-25-06 ds-230 generated

9-30-06 ds-230 received in mail

10-3-06 ds-230 mailed to nvc

10-17-06 CASE COMPLETE!!!

12-26-06 Case sent to manila

12-30-06 Rececieved Packet 4

2-01-07 St. Lukes complete

2-8-07 INTERVIEW!!!!!! AR-need to submit photos of step daughter

2-10-07 Mailed photos to embassy

2-13-07 Photos arrive at embassy

2-21-07 Photos made it out of mail room to case worker!!

3-07-07 Delbros text...VISAS released from embassy

3-09-07 VISAS IN HAND!!!!!!!!

3-29-07 Arrived in Newark (POE)

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Timeline

Regarding everyone buying tickets early. Please help. My lady has been looking at many travel agencies in manila and all of them REFUSE to give her the ticket without the visa in hand. She tried multiples but gets the same issue. One said they 'reserved' it but wouldnt take her money or give confirmation until she shows the passport/visa (which the passport is at the embassy until after the interview/visa).

I have tried to find ways to book online but the only way I found was PAL via LAX and I am in ohio. Anyone have any suggestions or similar issues?

Please help, she just cancelled her reservation to go back to the province because she is so upset and stressed. One of the agencies told her they were 'booked up through march 11' so she has a fear that we will be delayed in our reunion.

Those that waited until after the visa, did you have any issues getting a ticket?

Thank you....anyone with travel agents information that may help, if you cant post it here, feel free to PM me.

Thank you,

S.

3/11/06 - 3/26/06 Visited my baby in the PI's

3/29/06 - K1 packet recieved at NSC

6/01/06 - Redirected to CSC

6/14/06 - CSC e-mailed confirmation on the reciept of file

6/23/06 - They they sent the IMBRA RFE

7/03/06 - The emailed that the IMBRA RFE went out on 6/23/06

7/03/06 - I received IMBRA RFE

7/05/06 - Touched

7/06/06 - Delivery Confirmation from the Post Office RFE recieved

7/11/06 - Email notification from CSC that IMBRA RFE Recieved

7/12/06 - Touched (but was to respond to an email that only said 'request recieved and will be processed within 30 days. argh)

7/13/06 - Touched

NOA2 September 11!!!

10/18/06 - Received at Embassy

12/23/06 - Recieved package with interview/medical schedule

01/08/06 - CFO interview/(pre-departure class) Complete

1/11/07 & 1/12/07 Medical complete

02/05/07 - Interview!!!

2/7/07 (2/8/07 manila) - Informed we are approved...3 days after interview.

2/12/07 Visa Received

2/16/07 Baby arrives in US!!!!!

4/14/07 Wedding

4/21/07 Filed AOS

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
Timeline
Regarding everyone buying tickets early. Please help. My lady has been looking at many travel agencies in manila and all of them REFUSE to give her the ticket without the visa in hand. She tried multiples but gets the same issue. One said they 'reserved' it but wouldnt take her money or give confirmation until she shows the passport/visa (which the passport is at the embassy until after the interview/visa).

I have tried to find ways to book online but the only way I found was PAL via LAX and I am in ohio. Anyone have any suggestions or similar issues?

Please help, she just cancelled her reservation to go back to the province because she is so upset and stressed. One of the agencies told her they were 'booked up through march 11' so she has a fear that we will be delayed in our reunion.

Those that waited until after the visa, did you have any issues getting a ticket?

Thank you....anyone with travel agents information that may help, if you cant post it here, feel free to PM me.

Thank you,

S.

I have what I feel is the best travel agent in Manila. It is ACTS Tours and Travel, Inc. Owner is very good to work with. Phone number is 011-63-2-875-1977, fax is 011-63-2- 872-4621, email is attiph@yahoo.com They are a medium sized agency with very good rates and service.

03/20/2006 - I-129F - Sent FedEX

03/28/2006 - NOA 1 (Receipt) - NOA issued from CSC

07/03/2006 - RFE (Receipt) - RFE Received

07/07/2006 - RFE and Waiver Request - RFE arrived at CSC

09/01/2006 - NOA2 - USCIS Email - Approved w/Waiver

09/22/2006 - Electronic Version - Manila - Embassy Received

12/13/2006 - Packet 4 Received via DHL

12/21/2007 - Medical St. Lukes

12/22/2006 - St. Luke's canceled medical in progress - required additional tests in Jan for upper respiratory congestion.

12/28/2006 - Interview Canceled because of congestion and cough during medical at St. Lukes

01/09/2007 - St. Luke's for 3 consecutive days of "sputum tests and finish medical"

01/10/2007 - St. Luke's for 3 consecutive days of "sputum tests and finish medical"

01/11/2007 - St. Luke's for 3 consecutive days of "sputum tests and finish medical"

01/12/2007 - St. Luke's for pulmonary exam - EVERYTHING CLEAR

01/15/2007 - St. Luke's for vaccinations and release of medical to USE

02/26/2007 - Interview APPROVED - 11+ months for K1 Visa

03/05/2007 - Visa in hand

03/05/2007 - CFO Completed

03/06/2007 - Arrived in Dallas

04/29/2007 - Married in Dallas

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