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Northwest isnt too bad. I have flown worse. I flew northwest when i went to the philippines last. the only fee that you will have to pay is in manila airport. there are no more fees. I would bring some dollars just so you can get food in the airport if you want. At least you can get a better exchange than using pesos.

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anyway, aside from the PHILIPPINES Airport fee.. what else FEE that i need to pay @ the airport??

Do i need to bring Money dollar??

You know there's actually TWO fees that are paid at the PH airport, right?

First there is a travel tax the PH citizens have to pay, around 1,600Php.

Second is the Terminal Fee that everybody must pay, 750Php.

If you purchase your tickets in the PH sounds like many of the travel agencies collect the travel tax, just be sure it's reflected on your receipt & ticket.

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Have a safe trip Sheng!! We're very happy for you!! Have the best times with your little angel soon too!


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anyway, aside from the PHILIPPINES Airport fee.. what else FEE that i need to pay @ the airport??

Do i need to bring Money dollar??

You know there's actually TWO fees that are paid at the PH airport, right?

First there is a travel tax the PH citizens have to pay, around 1,600Php.

Second is the Terminal Fee that everybody must pay, 750Php.

If you purchase your tickets in the PH sounds like many of the travel agencies collect the travel tax, just be sure it's reflected on your receipt & ticket.

You're correct, there are two seperate fees, at least for foreigners - the terminal fee and the departure tax. I don't know if the departure tax will apply to Filipinos emigrating, though.

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You're correct, there are two seperate fees, at least for foreigners - the terminal fee and the departure tax. I don't know if the departure tax will apply to Filipinos emigrating, though.

Foreigners only have to pay the Terminal Fee.

Filipinos traveling on a PH Passport have to pay the departure tax, traveling on a US or other Foreign Passport don't pay the departure tax.

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Have a safe trip Sheng!! We're very happy for you!! Have the best times with your little angel soon too!

Hello thank u.. Soon u will be flying too right??

Thank u for the help.. U know and I know u been part of our VISA journey :-)

God bless u

Timeline for my Mother

April 19, 2013 - submit the form I-130

April 22, 2013 - Receive the NOA1

July 29, 2013 - Approved NOA2 ( 82 working days)

July 30, 2013 - USCIS shipped my documents to NVC

Aug 5, 2013 - Arrived at NVC Building

Aug 13, 2013 - Got the NVC case # via PHONE

Aug 14, 2013 - Got the Invoice # via PHONE

Aug 15, 2013 - Send my DS-3032 via Email

Aug 16, 2013 - AOS Pay

Aug 17, 2013 - Got an email to print the COVER SHEET

Aug 21, 2013 - send the AOS overnight at NVC

Aug 28, 2013 - Accept the DS-3032

Aug 30, 2013 - IV BILL pay and Documents Sent to NVC receive the checklist AOS.

September 19, 2013 Sent back the checklist

September 20, 2013 Sept 26, arrived @ NVC

Sept 30,2013 - already encode to their system

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DECEMBER 09, 2013 INTERVIEW DATE FOR MY MOTHER ( scheduled by NVC)

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12-05-2013 - scheduled fly to USA.

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Have a safe trip Sheng!! We're very happy for you!! Have the best times with your little angel soon too!

Hello thank u.. Soon u will be flying too right??

Thank u for the help.. U know and I know u been part of our VISA journey :-)

God bless u

shiela, ingat ka sa byahe mo. stretch ka lagi sa plane kc it's gonna be a long flight. carry all ur docs on ur carry on purse. wear enough clothes/ jacket kc tag lamig na dito. God bless.

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Have a safe trip Sheng!! We're very happy for you!! Have the best times with your little angel soon too!

Hello thank u.. Soon u will be flying too right??

Thank u for the help.. U know and I know u been part of our VISA journey :-)

God bless u

shiela, ingat ka sa byahe mo. stretch ka lagi sa plane kc it's gonna be a long flight. carry all ur docs on ur carry on purse. wear enough clothes/ jacket kc tag lamig na dito. God bless.

Thank u so much.. UU i will take ur advice... worried me sa long flyts.. i am sure sasakit mga paa at likod ko..

YES i will carry all the documents..

Allowed ba mag bring ng crackers?? like " sky flakes" ?? kahit 2 pcs lang..

kasi ma aga nag flyt ko.. alam ko my food sa plane.. pero baka matagal eh serve hehehe..

madali kasi ako gutomin.. hehe

shiela

Timeline for my Mother

April 19, 2013 - submit the form I-130

April 22, 2013 - Receive the NOA1

July 29, 2013 - Approved NOA2 ( 82 working days)

July 30, 2013 - USCIS shipped my documents to NVC

Aug 5, 2013 - Arrived at NVC Building

Aug 13, 2013 - Got the NVC case # via PHONE

Aug 14, 2013 - Got the Invoice # via PHONE

Aug 15, 2013 - Send my DS-3032 via Email

Aug 16, 2013 - AOS Pay

Aug 17, 2013 - Got an email to print the COVER SHEET

Aug 21, 2013 - send the AOS overnight at NVC

Aug 28, 2013 - Accept the DS-3032

Aug 30, 2013 - IV BILL pay and Documents Sent to NVC receive the checklist AOS.

September 19, 2013 Sent back the checklist

September 20, 2013 Sept 26, arrived @ NVC

Sept 30,2013 - already encode to their system

ADVANCE MEDICAL @ St. Luke - SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

CASE COMPLETE AS OF TODAY : OCTOBER 23,2013

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013 Delivered - Signed for by : CEZAR NARTEA

NOVEMBER 5, 2013 - CEAC Case Creation Date: 13-Aug-2013 Status Updated Date: 05-Nov-2013 Your case is ready for your interview when scheduled at the U.S. Consular section. If you have already scheduled an appointment for an interview, please prepare your documents as directed in your appointment letter and appear at the consulate on the appointed date and time. Otherwise, please wait until you have received interview scheduling instructions.

DECEMBER 09, 2013 INTERVIEW DATE FOR MY MOTHER ( scheduled by NVC)

RESCHEDULED ONLINE for my mother interview early, NOVEMBER 18, 2013 - PASSED THE INTERVIEW!!!

11-18-2013 ceac -AP

11-20-2013 ceac - READY

11-21-2013 ceac - ISSUED

11-25-2013 -2go -- transit

11-26-2013 - VISA ON HAND

12-05-2013 - scheduled fly to USA.

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i flew thru the same airline and the same flight :) God bless and may God protect your flight.

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i flew thru the same airline and the same flight :) God bless and may God protect your flight.

Thank u..

dba my stop over? mag baba pba ako ng plane? or i will stay inside??

hehehe.. dko talaga alam gawin ko.. hehehe

Do i need to bring $ money?

god bless..

Timeline for my Mother

April 19, 2013 - submit the form I-130

April 22, 2013 - Receive the NOA1

July 29, 2013 - Approved NOA2 ( 82 working days)

July 30, 2013 - USCIS shipped my documents to NVC

Aug 5, 2013 - Arrived at NVC Building

Aug 13, 2013 - Got the NVC case # via PHONE

Aug 14, 2013 - Got the Invoice # via PHONE

Aug 15, 2013 - Send my DS-3032 via Email

Aug 16, 2013 - AOS Pay

Aug 17, 2013 - Got an email to print the COVER SHEET

Aug 21, 2013 - send the AOS overnight at NVC

Aug 28, 2013 - Accept the DS-3032

Aug 30, 2013 - IV BILL pay and Documents Sent to NVC receive the checklist AOS.

September 19, 2013 Sent back the checklist

September 20, 2013 Sept 26, arrived @ NVC

Sept 30,2013 - already encode to their system

ADVANCE MEDICAL @ St. Luke - SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

CASE COMPLETE AS OF TODAY : OCTOBER 23,2013

NOVEMBER 1 , 2013 -Documents left at NVC - Your case is in transit to the Consular Section. Your interview date was provided to you by the National Visa Center

NOVEMBER 4, 2013 Delivered - Signed for by : CEZAR NARTEA

NOVEMBER 5, 2013 - CEAC Case Creation Date: 13-Aug-2013 Status Updated Date: 05-Nov-2013 Your case is ready for your interview when scheduled at the U.S. Consular section. If you have already scheduled an appointment for an interview, please prepare your documents as directed in your appointment letter and appear at the consulate on the appointed date and time. Otherwise, please wait until you have received interview scheduling instructions.

DECEMBER 09, 2013 INTERVIEW DATE FOR MY MOTHER ( scheduled by NVC)

RESCHEDULED ONLINE for my mother interview early, NOVEMBER 18, 2013 - PASSED THE INTERVIEW!!!

11-18-2013 ceac -AP

11-20-2013 ceac - READY

11-21-2013 ceac - ISSUED

11-25-2013 -2go -- transit

11-26-2013 - VISA ON HAND

12-05-2013 - scheduled fly to USA.

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i flew thru the same airline and the same flight :) God bless and may God protect your flight.

Thank u..

dba my stop over? mag baba pba ako ng plane? or i will stay inside??

hehehe.. dko talaga alam gawin ko.. hehehe

Do i need to bring $ money?

god bless..

yes baba ka ng plane kse change plane ka din just bring like $50 to $100 for emergency para if u get hungry din

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i flew thru the same airline and the same flight :) God bless and may God protect your flight.

Thank u..

dba my stop over? mag baba pba ako ng plane? or i will stay inside??

hehehe.. dko talaga alam gawin ko.. hehehe

Do i need to bring $ money?

god bless..

yes baba ka ng plane kse change plane ka din just bring like $50 to $100 for emergency para if u get hungry din

okidoki.. thanks you :-)

Timeline for my Mother

April 19, 2013 - submit the form I-130

April 22, 2013 - Receive the NOA1

July 29, 2013 - Approved NOA2 ( 82 working days)

July 30, 2013 - USCIS shipped my documents to NVC

Aug 5, 2013 - Arrived at NVC Building

Aug 13, 2013 - Got the NVC case # via PHONE

Aug 14, 2013 - Got the Invoice # via PHONE

Aug 15, 2013 - Send my DS-3032 via Email

Aug 16, 2013 - AOS Pay

Aug 17, 2013 - Got an email to print the COVER SHEET

Aug 21, 2013 - send the AOS overnight at NVC

Aug 28, 2013 - Accept the DS-3032

Aug 30, 2013 - IV BILL pay and Documents Sent to NVC receive the checklist AOS.

September 19, 2013 Sent back the checklist

September 20, 2013 Sept 26, arrived @ NVC

Sept 30,2013 - already encode to their system

ADVANCE MEDICAL @ St. Luke - SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

CASE COMPLETE AS OF TODAY : OCTOBER 23,2013

NOVEMBER 1 , 2013 -Documents left at NVC - Your case is in transit to the Consular Section. Your interview date was provided to you by the National Visa Center

NOVEMBER 4, 2013 Delivered - Signed for by : CEZAR NARTEA

NOVEMBER 5, 2013 - CEAC Case Creation Date: 13-Aug-2013 Status Updated Date: 05-Nov-2013 Your case is ready for your interview when scheduled at the U.S. Consular section. If you have already scheduled an appointment for an interview, please prepare your documents as directed in your appointment letter and appear at the consulate on the appointed date and time. Otherwise, please wait until you have received interview scheduling instructions.

DECEMBER 09, 2013 INTERVIEW DATE FOR MY MOTHER ( scheduled by NVC)

RESCHEDULED ONLINE for my mother interview early, NOVEMBER 18, 2013 - PASSED THE INTERVIEW!!!

11-18-2013 ceac -AP

11-20-2013 ceac - READY

11-21-2013 ceac - ISSUED

11-25-2013 -2go -- transit

11-26-2013 - VISA ON HAND

12-05-2013 - scheduled fly to USA.

Posted

You can bring your own food in the plane, no problem with that. If you bought your ticket with a travel agent, confirm with them the fees you'll need to pay at the airport. But basically it's the terminal fee and the travel tax. Bring money with you for emergency. Try to bring loose change.

Hope you have a safe flight!

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04/25/2009 - I-130 Sent

05/01/2009 - NOA1 Hardcopy

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09/25/2009 - NVC case number assigned FINALLY! provided our email addresses

10/05/2009 - DS-3032/AOS Fee Bill Generated

10/05/2009 - Emailed DS-3032; Mailed DS-3032; Paid AOS Bill

10/07/2009 - AOS shows paid/AOS Cover Sheet Available

10/09/2009 - I-864 Package Sent out

10/19/2009 - NVC Received I-864 package

10/21/2009 - NVC confirmed receipt of completed DS-3032

10/22/2009 - IV fee bill now available (will wait for email before we pay it)

10/23/2009 - Paid IV fee bill

10/26/2009 - IV bill is now posted as paid/IV Cover Sheet Available

10/26/2009 - sent IV packet (the waiting begins!)

10/29/2009 - IV packet delivered to NVC at 9:40am

11/02/2009 - received checklist response as per AVR

11/10/2009 - NVC page sign-in failed!

11/12/2009 - CASE COMPLETE as confirmed by NVC operator

11/13/2009 - Interview date assigned

USEM Journey

11/13/2009 - Appointment letter received

11/16-17 - 2-Day Medical Exam PASSED

12/14/2009 - Interview at 6:30 AM - Visa Approved!

12/16/2009 - Passport delivered by Air 21 before 12 noon.

12/17/2009 - CFO Seminar at 11am

12/20/2009 - POE LAX

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Oh and you get off the plane when you get to Japan. Ask on where you need to go. Usually you'll be directed to a different gate. I would suggest don't bring too much hand carry since your pregnant. Be aware of how much time you'll have till you board the plane from japan to you final destination. For some case you'll only have enough time to walk to the other gate for others you can still go around the airport and check out shops :P.

I-130 USCIS CR-1 Visa Journey

01/06/2009 - Marriage

04/25/2009 - I-130 Sent

05/01/2009 - NOA1 Hardcopy

08/28/2009 - NO2 approval :D (can't wait for us to receive the hardcopy!)

09/04/2009 - NOA2 hardcopy

NVC Journey

09/25/2009 - NVC case number assigned FINALLY! provided our email addresses

10/05/2009 - DS-3032/AOS Fee Bill Generated

10/05/2009 - Emailed DS-3032; Mailed DS-3032; Paid AOS Bill

10/07/2009 - AOS shows paid/AOS Cover Sheet Available

10/09/2009 - I-864 Package Sent out

10/19/2009 - NVC Received I-864 package

10/21/2009 - NVC confirmed receipt of completed DS-3032

10/22/2009 - IV fee bill now available (will wait for email before we pay it)

10/23/2009 - Paid IV fee bill

10/26/2009 - IV bill is now posted as paid/IV Cover Sheet Available

10/26/2009 - sent IV packet (the waiting begins!)

10/29/2009 - IV packet delivered to NVC at 9:40am

11/02/2009 - received checklist response as per AVR

11/10/2009 - NVC page sign-in failed!

11/12/2009 - CASE COMPLETE as confirmed by NVC operator

11/13/2009 - Interview date assigned

USEM Journey

11/13/2009 - Appointment letter received

11/16-17 - 2-Day Medical Exam PASSED

12/14/2009 - Interview at 6:30 AM - Visa Approved!

12/16/2009 - Passport delivered by Air 21 before 12 noon.

12/17/2009 - CFO Seminar at 11am

12/20/2009 - POE LAX

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ohh LOL .. I call the air21, they have a delivery of Saturday and Sunday :-) hehehe...

Ive always used Air21 for shipping,They DON'T deliver on SUNDAYS.Just saturdays.

happier than ever

 
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