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If you're going to go thru the trouble to spruce up a bb box with a cover, consider getting regular luggage. There are huge suitcases that are just as large as a bb box, they're just rectangular instead of square. It will already have wheels and you can use it over and over again. A bb box is only good for one round trip use, have no handles or wheels and are prone to ripping open. BB boxes seem to be unique to pinoys and surely the bane of luggage handlers..

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Hello to all pinays here who travel to USA...I planned to leave last week of this month to USA and i a losing hope of sending my things in the courier here in PI most of them give me vauge answer... I need your help now guys, I was thinking na lang to bring my balikbayan box with me, the dimension of the box is 20''x20'x20 and it weight about 33 lbs . it is possible to bring it with me and have it checked in? how much do you think will be the cost for the extra baggage and its excess? hope someone tried this path and share some info...thanks in advance.

i just returned from the phils 2 days ago. on asiana airlines u r allowed to bring to boxes not exceeding 50 pounds each. and a carry on bag i believe it was no moe than 20 pounds. remember no meats, vegies, fruits, seeds and u should be good. u.s. customs did open and go through my box in my presence so be ready and aware of everything in your boxes. i hope this helps.

my husband brought longganisa and tuyo back to US the last time.. and i want to bring Pampanga's Best tocino also when i leave.. do they really open ur boxes?

How did your husband able to bring longganisa? was it cooked already? i am just curious :)

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MY K3 TIMELINE purple4.gifVid of how I prepared my interview documents purple.gifPapers that I brought on my USEM interview

AOS TIMELINE

06.17.2010 - submitted our papers

06.19.2010 - papers arrived at Chicago lockbox

06.24.2010 - Check cashed

06.28.2010 - NOA1 Hardcopy received (9 days from the day they got our papers)

07.05.2010 - Received Biometrics Schedule (July 26)

08.05.2010 - Biometrics done! (had to re-schedule from 7/26 to 8/5)

08.13.2010 - Got my interview letter

08.20.2010 - EAD card on production

09.06.2010 - Got my EAD Card (62 days)

09.07.2010 - Applied for SSN

09.14.2010 - SSN Card received

09.16.2010 - Interview schedule (APPROVED)

09.20.2010 - Welcome Notice Received ("Welcome to the USA")

09.25.2010 - 10 yr Green Card received! (98 days)

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Hello to all pinays here who travel to USA...I planned to leave last week of this month to USA and i a losing hope of sending my things in the courier here in PI most of them give me vauge answer... I need your help now guys, I was thinking na lang to bring my balikbayan box with me, the dimension of the box is 20''x20'x20 and it weight about 33 lbs . it is possible to bring it with me and have it checked in? how much do you think will be the cost for the extra baggage and its excess? hope someone tried this path and share some info...thanks in advance.

i just returned from the phils 2 days ago. on asiana airlines u r allowed to bring to boxes not exceeding 50 pounds each. and a carry on bag i believe it was no moe than 20 pounds. remember no meats, vegies, fruits, seeds and u should be good. u.s. customs did open and go through my box in my presence so be ready and aware of everything in your boxes. i hope this helps.

my husband brought longganisa and tuyo back to US the last time.. and i want to bring Pampanga's Best tocino also when i leave.. do they really open ur boxes?

How did your husband able to bring longganisa? was it cooked already? i am just curious :)

baught fresh from the market,wrapped tightly with newspaper and packaging tape..even the tuyo..hehe

he braught balikbayan box back to the US with all our wedding gifts.... inipit ko kung longganisa and tuyo, ung talagang tagong tago...

he is a USC, but i am not so im still worried if they will check my box,i really want to bring tocino...

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02/16/12 - mailed I-130

02/27/12 - NOA1 petition received(hubby's birthday!)

06/06/12 - NOA2 stating I-130 approved

06/29/12 - NVC received case

07/09/12 - case entered in the system,assigned MNL # and IIN,email add given

07/12/12 - beneficiary emailed DS-3032, auto response received

07/18/12 - AOS fee bill/paid "IN PROCESS"

07/20/12 - AOS fee bill shows "PAID", mailed AOS package

07/25/12 - received AOS

07/25/12 - IV Fee Bill Invoiced, paid $230.00 "IN PROCESS"

07/26/12 - IV Fee bill shows "PAID"

07/28/12 - mailed IV Package

08/03/12 - received DS 230 packet

08/14/12 - sent RFE

08/16/12 - NVC received RFE

08/21/12 - log in failed

08/22/12 - case complete!

09/26-27/12 - medical at SLMC

10/04/12 - interview

12/01/12 - Left Philippines

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I used 1 balikbayan box and I have 1 luggage and as of my hand carry, I have 1 big purse. The size of my balikbayan box is the same as yours but I bought this balikbayan box cover from balikbayan gear.

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I think I paid Php700 for that cover pero it is sulit naman kasi i don't need to put packaging tape around the box to protect it saka incase na may question sayo ang custom kung ano laman ng box mo eh you can easily open it. It is hassle free as you can just unzip the cover and open the box unlike if you are just using the box eh you need to put packaging tape again after the custom's inspection but i hope na syempre na wala kang maencounter na custom prob :star:

There is a cover that has 4 wheels at the bottom so you can easily just pull your box and that is more convenient. It cost Php1500 so it is double the price. But what I did to save is that I bought that Php700 cover and my dad just bought 4 wheels in the hardware and he installed it at the bottom part :D I think I paid Php100 for those 4 wheels. O di ba nakasave? :P I saw kasi kung ano yung itsura ng wheels so I know what kind of wheels to buy. Yung wheels nya eh yung prang sa cabinet or drawer na wheels. Maybe you'll think na it is kinda pricey pero the quality of it is sturdy naman at talgang pangmahabang byahe at pwede po pa naman cya gamitin ng maraming beses and I find it very convenient in traveling.

Oh btw, here is their website. I bought mine in SM. Their product was also featured on tv.

Anyways, i think i should stop na as I look like one of their endorser na :lol: I am just one of their satisfied customer lang po :P:D

:thumbs: I had this too for my 2 balikbayan boxes.Pink is right,hassle free lalo na sa U.S.Custom clearance kc they will let you open your baggage,so mag-box kna lng and bilhan mo ng balikbayan gear pra zipper mo na lng sya.

By the way ,nag-exceed din ako before,bale $25 ang fee and Continental airlines told me that I can exceed upto 32kg with that fee.I exceeded 1 luggage and 1 balikbayan box so I paid $50.Better call your airlines,kc minsan iba din ang nsa website nila.

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04/11/2011 - Biometrics Appointment Notice received -notice date 04/08/2011

04/28/2011 - Biometrics Appointment - Done!

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my husband brought longganisa and tuyo back to US the last time.. and i want to bring Pampanga's Best tocino also when i leave.. do they really open ur boxes?

Hi xylide,yup pwede ka dala,bsta ipailalim mo lng mabuti at balutin maiigi.Di nman kakalkalin ng customs laman ng bagahe mo,ibabaw lng check nila.Kc ako dami ko din dala nun,may mga foods din,binalot ko lng mabuti tpos dinoble ko pa then pinagitna ko,ok nman,wla nman naging problema.

N-400 Naturalization

04/25/2012 - sent N-400 package to USCIS Dallas

04/28/2012 - package delivered at USCIS Dallas

I-751 Removal of Condition

03/22/2011 - sent I-751 package to USCIS Vermont via USPS Priority+Certified mail with Return receipt

03/24/2011 - package delivered at VSC according to USPS tracking

03/25/2011 - package received by Center Director according to Return receipt

04/04/2011 - NOA received - dated 03/25/2011

04/11/2011 - Biometrics Appointment Notice received -notice date 04/08/2011

04/28/2011 - Biometrics Appointment - Done!

10/14/2011 - Card Production Email

10/17/2011 - Approval Notice received - dated 10/06/2011

11/04/2011 - 10yrs green card received

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Hello to all pinays here who travel to USA...I planned to leave last week of this month to USA and i a losing hope of sending my things in the courier here in PI most of them give me vauge answer... I need your help now guys, I was thinking na lang to bring my balikbayan box with me, the dimension of the box is 20''x20'x20 and it weight about 33 lbs . it is possible to bring it with me and have it checked in? how much do you think will be the cost for the extra baggage and its excess? hope someone tried this path and share some info...thanks in advance.

i just returned from the phils 2 days ago. on asiana airlines u r allowed to bring to boxes not exceeding 50 pounds each. and a carry on bag i believe it was no moe than 20 pounds. remember no meats, vegies, fruits, seeds and u should be good. u.s. customs did open and go through my box in my presence so be ready and aware of everything in your boxes. i hope this helps.

my husband brought longganisa and tuyo back to US the last time.. and i want to bring Pampanga's Best tocino also when i leave.. do they really open ur boxes?

How did your husband able to bring longganisa? was it cooked already? i am just curious :)

baught fresh from the market,wrapped tightly with newspaper and packaging tape..even the tuyo..hehe

he braught balikbayan box back to the US with all our wedding gifts.... inipit ko kung longganisa and tuyo, ung talagang tagong tago...

he is a USC, but i am not so im still worried if they will check my box,i really want to bring tocino...

Ahh! I was planningn to bring tocino din before kaya lang natakot ako na baka masoiled na cya when I get to the US kahit hindi na lang ako nagdala pero may dala akong tuyo :D don't worry, kapag natakot ka ding magdala ng tocino eh meron nmn yan dito sa US na pampangga's best din pero yung longganisa eh wala pa akong nakikita nyan dito. Siguro depende din sa Filipino store na pupuntahan nyo :)

my husband brought longganisa and tuyo back to US the last time.. and i want to bring Pampanga's Best tocino also when i leave.. do they really open ur boxes?

Hi xylide,yup pwede ka dala,bsta ipailalim mo lng mabuti at balutin maiigi.Di nman kakalkalin ng customs laman ng bagahe mo,ibabaw lng check nila.Kc ako dami ko din dala nun,may mga foods din,binalot ko lng mabuti tpos dinoble ko pa then pinagitna ko,ok nman,wla nman naging problema.

Hi Dawn,

cute ng baby mo lalo na yung smile kasi prang ala ng mata :D:luv:

My son named Zac

"My son's smile makes my day complete"

zac-1.jpg

VErqm5.png

MY K3 TIMELINE purple4.gifVid of how I prepared my interview documents purple.gifPapers that I brought on my USEM interview

AOS TIMELINE

06.17.2010 - submitted our papers

06.19.2010 - papers arrived at Chicago lockbox

06.24.2010 - Check cashed

06.28.2010 - NOA1 Hardcopy received (9 days from the day they got our papers)

07.05.2010 - Received Biometrics Schedule (July 26)

08.05.2010 - Biometrics done! (had to re-schedule from 7/26 to 8/5)

08.13.2010 - Got my interview letter

08.20.2010 - EAD card on production

09.06.2010 - Got my EAD Card (62 days)

09.07.2010 - Applied for SSN

09.14.2010 - SSN Card received

09.16.2010 - Interview schedule (APPROVED)

09.20.2010 - Welcome Notice Received ("Welcome to the USA")

09.25.2010 - 10 yr Green Card received! (98 days)

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my husband brought longganisa and tuyo back to US the last time.. and i want to bring Pampanga's Best tocino also when i leave.. do they really open ur boxes?

Hi xylide,yup pwede ka dala,bsta ipailalim mo lng mabuti at balutin maiigi.Di nman kakalkalin ng customs laman ng bagahe mo,ibabaw lng check nila.Kc ako dami ko din dala nun,may mga foods din,binalot ko lng mabuti tpos dinoble ko pa then pinagitna ko,ok nman,wla nman naging problema.

wow thanks nabawasan ang kaba ko..Ü so talagang chinecheck nila edi talagang adviceable yung bb cover?

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02/16/12 - mailed I-130

02/27/12 - NOA1 petition received(hubby's birthday!)

06/06/12 - NOA2 stating I-130 approved

06/29/12 - NVC received case

07/09/12 - case entered in the system,assigned MNL # and IIN,email add given

07/12/12 - beneficiary emailed DS-3032, auto response received

07/18/12 - AOS fee bill/paid "IN PROCESS"

07/20/12 - AOS fee bill shows "PAID", mailed AOS package

07/25/12 - received AOS

07/25/12 - IV Fee Bill Invoiced, paid $230.00 "IN PROCESS"

07/26/12 - IV Fee bill shows "PAID"

07/28/12 - mailed IV Package

08/03/12 - received DS 230 packet

08/14/12 - sent RFE

08/16/12 - NVC received RFE

08/21/12 - log in failed

08/22/12 - case complete!

09/26-27/12 - medical at SLMC

10/04/12 - interview

12/01/12 - Left Philippines

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Ahh! I was planningn to bring tocino din before kaya lang natakot ako na baka masoiled na cya when I get to the US kahit hindi na lang ako nagdala pero may dala akong tuyo :D don't worry, kapag natakot ka ding magdala ng tocino eh meron nmn yan dito sa US na pampangga's best din pero yung longganisa eh wala pa akong nakikita nyan dito. Siguro depende din sa Filipino store na pupuntahan nyo :)[/b][/color]

love ko tlaga kasi ang tocino,ibabalot ko nlng sya ng mabuting mabuti! although meron ngang mga filipino store kaso mahal din dba?hehe

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IR-5 for dad

02/16/12 - mailed I-130

02/27/12 - NOA1 petition received(hubby's birthday!)

06/06/12 - NOA2 stating I-130 approved

06/29/12 - NVC received case

07/09/12 - case entered in the system,assigned MNL # and IIN,email add given

07/12/12 - beneficiary emailed DS-3032, auto response received

07/18/12 - AOS fee bill/paid "IN PROCESS"

07/20/12 - AOS fee bill shows "PAID", mailed AOS package

07/25/12 - received AOS

07/25/12 - IV Fee Bill Invoiced, paid $230.00 "IN PROCESS"

07/26/12 - IV Fee bill shows "PAID"

07/28/12 - mailed IV Package

08/03/12 - received DS 230 packet

08/14/12 - sent RFE

08/16/12 - NVC received RFE

08/21/12 - log in failed

08/22/12 - case complete!

09/26-27/12 - medical at SLMC

10/04/12 - interview

12/01/12 - Left Philippines

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Ahh! I was planningn to bring tocino din before kaya lang natakot ako na baka masoiled na cya when I get to the US kahit hindi na lang ako nagdala pero may dala akong tuyo :D don't worry, kapag natakot ka ding magdala ng tocino eh meron nmn yan dito sa US na pampangga's best din pero yung longganisa eh wala pa akong nakikita nyan dito. Siguro depende din sa Filipino store na pupuntahan nyo :)[/b][/color]

love ko tlaga kasi ang tocino,ibabalot ko nlng sya ng mabuting mabuti! although meron ngang mga filipino store kaso mahal din dba?hehe

yung tocinong nabili ko is $2.99 pero cguro mga 1/2 kilo lng ata yun. nakalimutan ko na sis eh saka kasi lbs. cla dito hindi kilo hehe.

My son named Zac

"My son's smile makes my day complete"

zac-1.jpg

VErqm5.png

MY K3 TIMELINE purple4.gifVid of how I prepared my interview documents purple.gifPapers that I brought on my USEM interview

AOS TIMELINE

06.17.2010 - submitted our papers

06.19.2010 - papers arrived at Chicago lockbox

06.24.2010 - Check cashed

06.28.2010 - NOA1 Hardcopy received (9 days from the day they got our papers)

07.05.2010 - Received Biometrics Schedule (July 26)

08.05.2010 - Biometrics done! (had to re-schedule from 7/26 to 8/5)

08.13.2010 - Got my interview letter

08.20.2010 - EAD card on production

09.06.2010 - Got my EAD Card (62 days)

09.07.2010 - Applied for SSN

09.14.2010 - SSN Card received

09.16.2010 - Interview schedule (APPROVED)

09.20.2010 - Welcome Notice Received ("Welcome to the USA")

09.25.2010 - 10 yr Green Card received! (98 days)

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wow thanks nabawasan ang kaba ko..Ü so talagang chinecheck nila edi talagang adviceable yung bb cover?

Yup,mas maganda kung mag-balikbayan cover ka.Hassle free,pwede mo nman lagyan ng small na kandado.Ganon gnawa ko..tpos pina-open na lng sken.Kc pag wla balikbayan cover,pwede masira box mo tsaka papatanggal sayo tape,kaya mapapagod ka lng at siempre need mo pa i-catch next nyo connecting flight.

Tpos kagandahan pa dun sa balikbayan cover,hinila ko na lng sya carousel d2 sa airport d2 smen.

Pink is right,pounds/lbs. dito,hndi kilo..kaya mamahalan ka tlga kc konti lng kumpara dyan sa atin na kilogram.

N-400 Naturalization

04/25/2012 - sent N-400 package to USCIS Dallas

04/28/2012 - package delivered at USCIS Dallas

I-751 Removal of Condition

03/22/2011 - sent I-751 package to USCIS Vermont via USPS Priority+Certified mail with Return receipt

03/24/2011 - package delivered at VSC according to USPS tracking

03/25/2011 - package received by Center Director according to Return receipt

04/04/2011 - NOA received - dated 03/25/2011

04/11/2011 - Biometrics Appointment Notice received -notice date 04/08/2011

04/28/2011 - Biometrics Appointment - Done!

10/14/2011 - Card Production Email

10/17/2011 - Approval Notice received - dated 10/06/2011

11/04/2011 - 10yrs green card received

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Ahh! I was planningn to bring tocino din before kaya lang natakot ako na baka masoiled na cya when I get to the US kahit hindi na lang ako nagdala pero may dala akong tuyo :D don't worry, kapag natakot ka ding magdala ng tocino eh meron nmn yan dito sa US na pampangga's best din pero yung longganisa eh wala pa akong nakikita nyan dito. Siguro depende din sa Filipino store na pupuntahan nyo :)[/b][/color]

love ko tlaga kasi ang tocino,ibabalot ko nlng sya ng mabuting mabuti! although meron ngang mga filipino store kaso mahal din dba?hehe

yung tocinong nabili ko is $2.99 pero cguro mga 1/2 kilo lng ata yun. nakalimutan ko na sis eh saka kasi lbs. cla dito hindi kilo hehe.

haha magdadala nko as many as i can..hahaha baka puro favorite food nlng malagay sa isang box ko..Ü

wow thanks nabawasan ang kaba ko..Ü so talagang chinecheck nila edi talagang adviceable yung bb cover?

Yup,mas maganda kung mag-balikbayan cover ka.Hassle free,pwede mo nman lagyan ng small na kandado.Ganon gnawa ko..tpos pina-open na lng sken.Kc pag wla balikbayan cover,pwede masira box mo tsaka papatanggal sayo tape,kaya mapapagod ka lng at siempre need mo pa i-catch next nyo connecting flight.

Tpos kagandahan pa dun sa balikbayan cover,hinila ko na lng sya carousel d2 sa airport d2 smen.

Pink is right,pounds/lbs. dito,hndi kilo..kaya mamahalan ka tlga kc konti lng kumpara dyan sa atin na kilogram.

i will definitely get that balikbayan cover,kahit mahal,hassle free naman..un din sabi sakin ng asawa ko,we have to catch the next flight kaya dapat mabilis..

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IR-5 for dad

02/16/12 - mailed I-130

02/27/12 - NOA1 petition received(hubby's birthday!)

06/06/12 - NOA2 stating I-130 approved

06/29/12 - NVC received case

07/09/12 - case entered in the system,assigned MNL # and IIN,email add given

07/12/12 - beneficiary emailed DS-3032, auto response received

07/18/12 - AOS fee bill/paid "IN PROCESS"

07/20/12 - AOS fee bill shows "PAID", mailed AOS package

07/25/12 - received AOS

07/25/12 - IV Fee Bill Invoiced, paid $230.00 "IN PROCESS"

07/26/12 - IV Fee bill shows "PAID"

07/28/12 - mailed IV Package

08/03/12 - received DS 230 packet

08/14/12 - sent RFE

08/16/12 - NVC received RFE

08/21/12 - log in failed

08/22/12 - case complete!

09/26-27/12 - medical at SLMC

10/04/12 - interview

12/01/12 - Left Philippines

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I was given an advice before that if you use luggage, the customs will never open it. Unlike in boxes, there is always a possibility that they will ask you to open them. I always use luggages and never had a problem with them and never even ask to open my luggages.

I suggest for you to use a luggage.

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hm... i still cant decide if i want to use luggage or box. and my flight is next week!!! argh! :blink:

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Visa Journey

08/01/2009 - Sent I-130 package

09/18/2009 - I-130 approved

09/30/2009 - Case number assigned

12/17/2009 - Failed log in / Case completed YES!!

02/03/2010 - VISA interview at 830am -- VISA APPROVED

03/06/2010 - POE San Francisco via PAL

04/17/2010 - GC and SSN in the mail

ROC

01/06/2012 - Sent I-751 package to CSC

01/09/2012 - I-751 delivered at 11:12am / Date of NOA1

01/12/2012 - Check cashed

01/14/2012 - Received NOA1 hard copy

01/20/2012 - Date of ASC Appointment letter

01/25/2012 - Received ASC Appointment letter hard copy

02/07/2012 - Biometrics done

03/06/2012 - CR1 expiration

06/13/2012 - Date ROC approved

06/15/2012 - Ordered new card production

06/19/2012 - USCIS mailed the new card

06/21/2012 - Got approval letter and my 10 year GC in the mail (GC expires 06/15/2022)

N-400

12/09/2014 - Sent N-400 package

12/13/2014 - N-400 delivered at 10:13 am

12/15/2014 - Date of NOA

12/16/2014 - Date NOA was received by USCIS

12/22/2014 - Received NOA (hard copy) in the mail

12/30/2014 - Date of Yellow Letter

01/04/2015 - Received yellow letter in the mail

01/07/2015 - Biometrics appointment

01/09/2015 - In line for the interview

01/16/2015 - Received interview letter in the mail

02/13/2015 - Interview date (Approved)

04/03/2015 - Oath Ceremony

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I was given an advice before that if you use luggage, the customs will never open it. Unlike in boxes, there is always a possibility that they will ask you to open them. I always use luggages and never had a problem with them and never even ask to open my luggages.

I suggest for you to use a luggage.

We have had our luggage opened at customs more than once when returning to the U.S.

05/16/2005 I-129F Sent

05/28/2005 I-129F NOA1

06/21/2005 I-129F NOA2

07/18/2005 Consulate Received package from NVC

11/09/2005 Medical

11/16/2005 Interview APPROVED

12/05/2005 Visa received

12/07/2005 POE Minneapolis

12/17/2005 Wedding

12/20/2005 Applied for SSN

01/14/2005 SSN received in the mail

02/03/2006 AOS sent (Did not apply for EAD or AP)

02/09/2006 NOA

02/16/2006 Case status Online

05/01/2006 Biometrics Appt.

07/12/2006 AOS Interview APPROVED

07/24/2006 GC arrived

05/02/2007 Driver's License - Passed Road Test!

05/27/2008 Lifting of Conditions sent (TSC > VSC)

06/03/2008 Check Cleared

07/08/2008 INFOPASS (I-551 stamp)

07/08/2008 Driver's License renewed

04/20/2009 Lifting of Conditions approved

04/28/2009 Card received in the mail

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lately, marami akong nakikita sa mga airport na nagdadala nung bags na gawa sa sako. Uso na kasi dito yan, at matibay talaga sya at classy na rin (although some prints are cheap or Disney-type), unlike the traditional bayongs. I'm just wondering if they will fit the baggage requirements and if they will be strong enough for the trip. Pero iniisip ko, kung tumatagal ito sa mga nagbabyahe sa bus papuntang mga probinsya, siguro naman, tatagal ito sa planes.

Any experiences, or advice?

2009/12/30 - Met online

2010/03/27 - 1st Visit to the Phils

2010/04/03 - Left the Phils back to the US

2010/05/__ - Engagement (unofficial)

2010/07/19 - Filed I-129F

2010/07/27 - Check cleared

2010/08/21 - 3rd Call to USCIS call center, finally got our Case #, still no mail

2010/09/01 - NOA1 official date

2010/09/07 - NOA1 received, FINALLY!!!

2010/10/06 - Touched (expedite request callback from USCIS, giving us the requirements)

2010/10/07 - Finally got the papers from the doctor and submitted requirements for expedite

2010/10/07 - Touched with callback

2010/10/14 - USCIS website says it's APPROVED!!! mailed

2010/10/19 - received at NVC

2010/10/21 - NVC sent documents to the US Embassy in Manila

2010/10/23 - 2nd Visit the the Phils, touchdown in Manila & flight to Samar, Pamamanhikan for brunch, Engagement Party for dinner

2010/10/24 - Picnic with close family and friends

2010/10/25 - Engagement Party with family in Manila

2010/10/26 - Leave the Phils back to the US

2010/11/22 - Interview at the US Embassy in Manila - VISA APPROVED!!!

2010/12/30 - POE in Las Vegas. TOGETHER AT LAST!

2011/03/06 - Married in Las Vegas

2011/05/03 - AOS, EAD & AP filing date

2011/05/11 - NOA1 for all

2011/05/24 - successful walk-in biometrics (originally 6/10)

2011/06/20 - got online status update and hardcopy of interview appointment dated 6/16 but scheduled for 7/26

2011/07/22 - AP approved, EAD card in production

2011/07/26 - AOS interview. RFE coz they LOST MY MEDICAL!!! GRRR!

2011/07/30 - EAD/AP combo card in the mail

2011/10/21 - finally got my GREENCARD after several complaints all over the place

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