Wardens message - Manila Embassy

[Kevin-n-Merlaine 14]

At the suggestion of another member here, I thought I should post this for all of you. Hope it doesn't adversely effect too many of you!!

U.S. Embassy Manila

Warden Message

September 27, 2009

This Warden Message is issued to alert U.S. citizens that the U.S. Embassy will be closed to the public on Monday, September 28, due to severe flooding.

Embassy public phone numbers are currently not operational. American Citizens who require emergency assistance may contact the American Citizens Services section through acsondoy@yahoo.com.ph or by calling the following number in the U.S., 1-888-407-4747.

Visa applicants with appointments for September 28 should not come to the Embassy. They will be contacted directly to reschedule their appointments on a priority basis. They may also contact the Embassy call center at 1-909-101-7878 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Details are also available at https//philippines.us-visaservices.com.

For those with appointments at the Veterans Clinic or Veterans Affairs Regional Office, please be advised that Veterans' Affairs personnel will call all those with appointments and reschedule on a priority basis. Contact information for Veterans Affairs is as follows: Clinic: 833-4566 to 69. Toll free number outside of Manila 180018888782. Regional Office: 528-2500. Toll free number outside of Manila: 180018885252.

For the latest safety/security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Alerts, Travel Warnings, and health-information resources can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S. and Canada or, for callers in other areas by calling a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

[JORDANTONI09 10]

At the suggestion of another member here, I thought I should post this for all of you. Hope it doesn't adversely effect too many of you!!

U.S. Embassy Manila

Warden Message

September 27, 2009

This Warden Message is issued to alert U.S. citizens that the U.S. Embassy will be closed to the public on Monday, September 28, due to severe flooding.

Embassy public phone numbers are currently not operational. American Citizens who require emergency assistance may contact the American Citizens Services section through acsondoy@yahoo.com.ph or by calling the following number in the U.S., 1-888-407-4747.

Visa applicants with appointments for September 28 should not come to the Embassy. They will be contacted directly to reschedule their appointments on a priority basis. They may also contact the Embassy call center at 1-909-101-7878 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Details are also available at https//philippines.us-visaservices.com.

For those with appointments at the Veterans Clinic or Veterans Affairs Regional Office, please be advised that Veterans' Affairs personnel will call all those with appointments and reschedule on a priority basis. Contact information for Veterans Affairs is as follows: Clinic: 833-4566 to 69. Toll free number outside of Manila 180018888782. Regional Office: 528-2500. Toll free number outside of Manila: 180018885252.

For the latest safety/security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Alerts, Travel Warnings, and health-information resources can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S. and Canada or, for callers in other areas by calling a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

I'm certain that this advisory will be appreciated and hopefully cause no further hassle to those who have appointments on that day. The weather is quite erratic so be safe, everyone! Thanks Kevin and Merlaine!

Edited September 27, 2009 by JORDANTONI09

[Kevin-n-Merlaine 14]

Very welcome! I signed up to receive alerts quite some time back. I'm sure others here get them too, but thought I'd post it in case others didn't know. Thanks for suggesting I make a new post - still early here and I didn't think about it..lol

Edited September 27, 2009 by Kevin-n-Merlaine

[JORDANTONI09 10]

Very welcome! I signed up to receive alerts quite some time back. I'm sure others here get them too, but thought I'd post it in case others didn't know. Thanks for suggesting I make a new post - still early here and I didn't think about it..lol

Oh I should let Jordan do that tomorrow since he just went to bed. The time difference is ridiculous. How did you and Merlaine do it? LOL. I made him follow VJ on Twitter for updates. Hey, I can't blame you for that. I think like "Dory" regardless of the time and I'm only 22. My neurons are depleting.

Edited September 27, 2009 by JORDANTONI09

[Kevin-n-Merlaine 14]

It's still killing both of us..LOL We talk twice a day and neither of us sleep much! I don't sleep well without her now anyway and would probably be up anyway (god I hope this whole process goes quick!)

[JORDANTONI09 10]

It's still killing both of us..LOL We talk twice a day and neither of us sleep much! I don't sleep well without her now anyway and would probably be up anyway (god I hope this whole process goes quick!)

Have you filed anything yet? What type will you file for? Jordan will file ours in October and I don't really want to rush him since I can't just drop my job like a hot potato. (I work for a Presidential candidate so it's hectic.) If it is of any help, use Skype since you'll get to do video calls for free. Also, tell her to purchase a Sun Cellular sim card since it charges only Php 1 a text instead of 10-15 a text. The texting would still cost you though.. Hihi. The disparity of the rates in the Philippines and the States are clearly vast.

Hold on to your faith even if at times you feel that it's dwindling because without it, you'll be lost. I believe in fortitude and if your relationship is strong enough, it will withstand the long wait.

[Kevin-n-Merlaine 14]

I went fairly well prepared. We use windows live for web chat/video and I took a Magic Jack with me on the advise of others here on VJ...thing is a godsend!! It works really well, provided her internet and power do..LOL Before I left, I bought a cheap phone and a Smart Buddy sim, then activated it to roam. She sends me texts on that phone @ P1 each to her and I can answer her on my AT&T plan for .10 each so it's fairly cheap. I also have BiteSMS on my Iphone for the times that WiFi is available and it's .05 per text with that.

I haven't filed yet, but plan to file an I-130 very soon. She's gathering the documents that I wasn't able to get before I left and should be able to send those to me this coming week. Once I receive those, I plan to file shortly after. I'm still really torn though. We'll just have to see what the next few weeks brings, but there's a strong possibility that I may just go there and expand her little business. Time will tell how the chips will fall. I know I REALLY miss her and I miss the Phils so who knows!!

[JORDANTONI09 10]

I went fairly well prepared. We use windows live for web chat/video and I took a Magic Jack with me on the advise of others here on VJ...thing is a godsend!! It works really well, provided her internet and power do..LOL Before I left, I bought a cheap phone and a Smart Buddy sim, then activated it to roam. She sends me texts on that phone @ P1 each to her and I can answer her on my AT&T plan for .10 each so it's fairly cheap. I also have BiteSMS on my Iphone for the times that WiFi is available and it's .05 per text with that.

I haven't filed yet, but plan to file an I-130 very soon. She's gathering the documents that I wasn't able to get before I left and should be able to send those to me this coming week. Once I receive those, I plan to file shortly after. I'm still really torn though. We'll just have to see what the next few weeks brings, but there's a strong possibility that I may just go there and expand her little business. Time will tell how the chips will fall. I know I REALLY miss her and I miss the Phils so who knows!!

Looks like you've been spending a fair amount of time on this site, eh? Jordan is the one who's mostly online and I only got access of the password this afternoon since I spotted a thread I wanted to respond to. Some people are blatantly rude on here. Anyway... My fiance uses AT&T as well so it's convenient for us both. Technology is always one step ahead. In our case, you've got to love that.

Jordan will be filing for a K-1 in October and we've got our fingers crossed for a target of 4 months. Once you have all the mandatory documents in hand, I'm sure you won't be as antsy anymore. Just knowing that it's being processed would be a huge weight lifted off your chest. There are great investments in the Philippines, especially in the food industry. Lets see how things pan out.