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Just arrived in MI last December 9...sobrang lamig din dito, it was -14C last night and the snow is 6-8 inches deep na. My fiance said umpisa pa lang to, so more snow to come bbbrrrrr...first thing I did? Shopping! hehehe I needed sweaters, jackets, coats, and boots to keep me warm of course.

Di pa naman ako naho homesick, actually I have been here na for 5 months when I came to visit my fiance last May, we just had to travel back to Manila in October for my fiancee visa, so medyo adjusted na rin ako ng konti...I have been cooking filipino food also because my fiance loves pinoy food. I love the quality of their meat here, so fresh and less fat. We get to buy freshly picked fruits and vegetables also. Needless to say we are on the countryside so it's mostly farmland...mas madami pang horses and cows dito kesa tao hehehe...

Oh and I had my fishing license na when I first came here last May. Did a lot of boat ride and fishing in the lake with my fiance. I caught a couple of bass but my fiance threw them back in the water because they're too small...dami nilang rules about fishing :) Been to casino several times also whenever we get the chance, and won a few dollars :)

I don't see a lot of filipinos here so I really do not have filipino friends except those I chat with online who are all far from where I am.

Got my new phone yesterday and we're also picking up our marriage license today, we're getting married on December 30 :) I applied for ssn na rin. Funny when we were at the social security office and the staff asked how long will I be here for, my fiance said "forever!", I looked at him and things started to sink in...that this is really going to be forever, of course we have plans of traveling back and forth to the Philippines, but I will really be spending most of my lifetime here and that means embracing things different from what I have been used to....not that I am complaining though.

As someone said, life is all good and God is good all the time :)

Congrats on your baby :)

wow.. congrats in advance sa wedding nyo post agad ng pictures ha hehehe... 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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thank sa mga nag reply :-)

mjsg2468 - congrats sa wedding nyo.. post some pictures ha?? good luck

DianneWalgreens - helloo.. good luck sa baby nyo soon.. hirap pag wala ang asawa nO hehe.. But this is our life here :-) u tc

rheanick - wow buti kapa.. d kana homesick.. hehehe good luck sa business mo.. ingats

brianmarie - wow miss ko ang tilapya yan ang paborito ko.. buti kapa my kakilala ko na matagal na d2,, atleast na aalagaan ka..

chinese_mutt - hahaha... gawin ko din yan.. para kung uuwi ako lahat kakainin ko hehehe... naku naka mimiss talaga ang food yummy

NinJones - I will wait u here.. please bring me filipino food hehehe.. see yah and happy trip soon//

happyndinlove~ - good for u.. dami mo activity hehehe.. good luck hope baby soon hehehe...

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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Arrived in Memphis, TN last Nov. 4.

How's my new life? My married life is great. Hubby is very considerate and sensitive to all my needs. I'm peachy when he's around but he needs to work during the day so I'm left here at home alone. Kinda drives me nuts. I got no one to talk to so facebook and yahoo messenger are my buddies. I'm just so glad that my hubby works near at home, only 4 minute drive, at least he can come home for lunch and eat with me. I can't go out because I don't know how to drive yet and it's so cold outside, still adjusting to the temperature here. The neighborhood is also so quiet, it's deafening. When it comes to food, well, I'm learning how to cook so now I can cook some filipino foods. And oh, I miss mangoes. The mangoes here are a lot different from the mangoes in the Philippines.

Do I feel homesick? Sometimes when I see kids because they remind me of my nieces and nephew back home. I was very close to them. Or when I see people with similarities to my family. Lately, I think I'm more bored than homesick. I miss working.

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Nother Pinay here, from: OKC...Arrived here on the 17th of September!

Homesick?...Hmmm...Im not (yet...?) Happy? Yesssss....I am! My husband is very attentive and we stay busy honeymooning, roadtripping and doing different kinds of activities everyday...You know, living life. And about the snow...well, we went to Crested Butte Colorado (to snow ski) last weekend...Brrrrrr! So freaky coooooold (LOL) but had a good time! Food...hmmm...well, I dont really miss the typical filipino foods coz there's a good Asian market/grocery here...and we eat tilapia, bangus, munggo, tinolang manok at marami pang iba. My husband contacted the OKC archdiocese soon after I arrived and got me introduced to the local filipino catholic community. Only thing, they are a bunch of dancing LOLAS...LOL! But they're really nice and invite us to functions or gatherings frequently. My family comes to cafe once or twice each week...so...so far, no homesick for me!

Hang in there GIRLS, i'm sure the angst will pass in time...specially when those babies are keeping you busy and SMILING! :star::)(L)

wer u from? missouri ako

Hello san ka sa Missouri? I live in St. Louis...Gravois. I got here Oct. 21...until now wala pa rin akong nakikita ni isang pinay dito. Nakakaloka na talaga pag walang friends...buti na lang may facebook at nakakachika ko pa rin mga fwends ko sa Davao.

I am pregnant right now and super hirap kasi lahat ng gusto kong kainin puro pinoy food. Buti na lang nakahanap kami sa wakas ng asian store (Jay Int'l FoodCorp) at namili talaga ako ng bonggang-bonggang pagkaing pinoy hahaha...salted eggs, dried squid, ginisang bagoong, pancit canton/sotanghon, isang buong bangus....as in super gusto ko talagang kumain ng isda na may ulo at buntot pa hahahah...kaya si Mister sobrang nasusuka sa mga kinakain ko. Burgers and pasta are ok but it cant make me full....nothing can beat the RICE!

Ang hirap pala malayo sa pamilya...lalo na pag buntis ka. Sometimes I just cry it out and cry my mom's name...mamaaaaaaaaa hahaha...i know im silly but super miss ko na mama ko kasi pag not feeling well ako sya nag aalaga sa akin at nagluluto ng sabaw (sigh). Well in fairness, I am happy to be finally with my husband but the truth is...I am not happy in this place. I hate the cold weather...i dont feel the spirit of christmas here kasi people seem to look depress dahil sa lamig ng panahon...unlike sa pinas kahit yung mga tambay sa kalye naka smile parate. I really miss the Christmas in the Phils. lalo na ang simbang gabi.

I hope i will meet new friends here para naman i dont feel so alien. hehe

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thank sa mga nag reply :-)

mjsg2468 - congrats sa wedding nyo.. post some pictures ha?? good luck

DianneWalgreens - helloo.. good luck sa baby nyo soon.. hirap pag wala ang asawa nO hehe.. But this is our life here :-) u tc

rheanick - wow buti kapa.. d kana homesick.. hehehe good luck sa business mo.. ingats

brianmarie - wow miss ko ang tilapya yan ang paborito ko.. buti kapa my kakilala ko na matagal na d2,, atleast na aalagaan ka..

chinese_mutt - hahaha... gawin ko din yan.. para kung uuwi ako lahat kakainin ko hehehe... naku naka mimiss talaga ang food yummy

NinJones - I will wait u here.. please bring me filipino food hehehe.. see yah and happy trip soon//

happyndinlove~ - good for u.. dami mo activity hehehe.. good luck hope baby soon hehehe...

Hi, pwede magtanong? taga saan ka sa aten? kasi parang looks familiar yong background ng picture nyo ng hubby mo eh...

USCIS: 04-04-2009 I-130 sent; 04-24-2009 I-129 sent; 05-13-2009 NOA1; 08-03-2009 NOA2NVC: 08-07-2009 NVC recieved case; 08-14-2009 Case # assigned; 08-19-2009 DS3032 Email/ AOS Bill recieved08-20-2009 Emailed DS3032; 08-27-2009 Sent AOS packet; 09-01-200 NVC recieved AOS packet09-04-2009 DS3032 accepted; 09-4-2009 DS230 Bill recieved; 09-04-2009 DS230 Bill paid online09-09-2009 Mail DS230 Packet to NVC; 09-10-2009 NVC Recieved DS230 packet09-18-2009 LOG IN FAILED.09-21-2009 CASE Complete.Manila Embassy: 09-25-2009 interview assigned10-12 & 13-2009 medical exam passed.11-04-2009 at 6:30 am interview date VISA APPROVED.11-09-2009 @ 4.30pm visa in hand.11-23-2009 point of entry "San Francisco, California"11-27-2009 Applied for Social Secutirty Number at SSA Berkeley office personally.12-05-2009 Received Social Security Number Card12-05-2009 Received Notice from USCIS "Welcome to USA.12-10-2009 Received my "GREEN CARD" on mail 17 days from the date of my arrival.REMOVAL OF CONDITION: 08-26-2011 Mailed I-751 form.08-31-2011 Check Cashed08-31-2011 NOA1 date receipt09-01-2011 NOA1 receive hard copy09-22-2011 Biometric appointment letter receive10-17-2011 Biometric appointment date @ 1:00 pm11-29-2011 I-751 Approved
N-400: 02/11/2014 Application Mailed; 2/13/2014 Delivered.<p>02/19/2014 Check Cash; 02/22/2014 Recieved NOA; 03/10/2014 Biometric Appt.; 03/12/204 In line for interview scheduling; 04/03/14 recieved IL; 05/09/14 Intierview; 06/25/2014 Oath of Ceremony; 07/10/204 update SS status and Apply for Passport;

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Just arrived in MI last December 9...sobrang lamig din dito, it was -14C last night and the snow is 6-8 inches deep na. My fiance said umpisa pa lang to, so more snow to come bbbrrrrr...first thing I did? Shopping! hehehe I needed sweaters, jackets, coats, and boots to keep me warm of course.

Di pa naman ako naho homesick, actually I have been here na for 5 months when I came to visit my fiance last May, we just had to travel back to Manila in October for my fiancee visa, so medyo adjusted na rin ako ng konti...I have been cooking filipino food also because my fiance loves pinoy food. I love the quality of their meat here, so fresh and less fat. We get to buy freshly picked fruits and vegetables also. Needless to say we are on the countryside so it's mostly farmland...mas madami pang horses and cows dito kesa tao hehehe...

Oh and I had my fishing license na when I first came here last May. Did a lot of boat ride and fishing in the lake with my fiance. I caught a couple of bass but my fiance threw them back in the water because they're too small...dami nilang rules about fishing :) Been to casino several times also whenever we get the chance, and won a few dollars :)

I don't see a lot of filipinos here so I really do not have filipino friends except those I chat with online who are all far from where I am.

Got my new phone yesterday and we're also picking up our marriage license today, we're getting married on December 30 :) I applied for ssn na rin. Funny when we were at the social security office and the staff asked how long will I be here for, my fiance said "forever!", I looked at him and things started to sink in...that this is really going to be forever, of course we have plans of traveling back and forth to the Philippines, but I will really be spending most of my lifetime here and that means embracing things different from what I have been used to....not that I am complaining though.

As someone said, life is all good and God is good all the time :)

Congrats on your baby :)

wow.. congrats in advance sa wedding nyo post agad ng pictures ha hehehe... god bless

Hi, nauna ka pala ng dating dito sa US, hehehe, kadarating ko lang nun Nov. 23 eh, one month nko dito, saka hunting for job nko eh, congrats pala sa future baby nyo, ako hindi nman ako nahohomesick eh kasi sanay akong kasama sa bahay.mag-isa lang ako dati sa bahay nkatira...namiss ko din nman yung food ng pinas pero everyday din nman ako ngluluto ng isda,hipon,karne at saka gulay dito sa bahay kaya hindi ko na masyado namimiss yung ibang food...nga pala pano mo ba narecieve yung visa mo?hinatid ba sa hotel or pick up mo sa embassy? dito nko ngaun sa Adeline,Oakland, CA....wla pa tlga akong nakikilala dito pero ok lang dito nman husband ko eh, di nman tlga ako masyado mahilig sa mga friends yung close tlga kasi parang nakikimi din ako...dito din nman yung best friend ko, ang loving husband ko kaya dina ako naghahanap ng ibang friends...may work din sya sa araw kaya akong mag-isa naiiwan dito sa bahay enjoy ko nlang yung sarili ko magbasa, maglinis, manood ng news sa pinas at matulog...sooner magwork na din ako kaya di nako nahohomesick..haba ng kwento ko no...cge keep in touch tayo ha if ok lang sayo...

USCIS: 04-04-2009 I-130 sent; 04-24-2009 I-129 sent; 05-13-2009 NOA1; 08-03-2009 NOA2NVC: 08-07-2009 NVC recieved case; 08-14-2009 Case # assigned; 08-19-2009 DS3032 Email/ AOS Bill recieved08-20-2009 Emailed DS3032; 08-27-2009 Sent AOS packet; 09-01-200 NVC recieved AOS packet09-04-2009 DS3032 accepted; 09-4-2009 DS230 Bill recieved; 09-04-2009 DS230 Bill paid online09-09-2009 Mail DS230 Packet to NVC; 09-10-2009 NVC Recieved DS230 packet09-18-2009 LOG IN FAILED.09-21-2009 CASE Complete.Manila Embassy: 09-25-2009 interview assigned10-12 & 13-2009 medical exam passed.11-04-2009 at 6:30 am interview date VISA APPROVED.11-09-2009 @ 4.30pm visa in hand.11-23-2009 point of entry "San Francisco, California"11-27-2009 Applied for Social Secutirty Number at SSA Berkeley office personally.12-05-2009 Received Social Security Number Card12-05-2009 Received Notice from USCIS "Welcome to USA.12-10-2009 Received my "GREEN CARD" on mail 17 days from the date of my arrival.REMOVAL OF CONDITION: 08-26-2011 Mailed I-751 form.08-31-2011 Check Cashed08-31-2011 NOA1 date receipt09-01-2011 NOA1 receive hard copy09-22-2011 Biometric appointment letter receive10-17-2011 Biometric appointment date @ 1:00 pm11-29-2011 I-751 Approved
N-400: 02/11/2014 Application Mailed; 2/13/2014 Delivered.<p>02/19/2014 Check Cash; 02/22/2014 Recieved NOA; 03/10/2014 Biometric Appt.; 03/12/204 In line for interview scheduling; 04/03/14 recieved IL; 05/09/14 Intierview; 06/25/2014 Oath of Ceremony; 07/10/204 update SS status and Apply for Passport;

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Nother Pinay here, from: OKC...Arrived here on the 17th of September!

Homesick?...Hmmm...Im not (yet...?) Happy? Yesssss....I am! My husband is very attentive and we stay busy honeymooning, roadtripping and doing different kinds of activities everyday...You know, living life. And about the snow...well, we went to Crested Butte Colorado (to snow ski) last weekend...Brrrrrr! So freaky coooooold (LOL) but had a good time! Food...hmmm...well, I dont really miss the typical filipino foods coz there's a good Asian market/grocery here...and we eat tilapia, bangus, munggo, tinolang manok at marami pang iba. My husband contacted the OKC archdiocese soon after I arrived and got me introduced to the local filipino catholic community. Only thing, they are a bunch of dancing LOLAS...LOL! But they're really nice and invite us to functions or gatherings frequently. My family comes to cafe once or twice each week...so...so far, no homesick for me!

Hang in there GIRLS, i'm sure the angst will pass in time...specially when those babies are keeping you busy and SMILING! :star::)(L)

wer u from? missouri ako

im from oklahoma city...

Immigration Timeline Summary

10.21.2008 – CR-1 Visa Application Filed (By Hubby's Sec)
09.04.2009 – Visa Interview | Passed
09.10.2009 – Visa Packet Received
09.17.2009 – US Entry | Home
07.05.2011 – ROC Petition Filed
05.01.2012 – ROC Approved (No Interview)
05.18.2012 – 10-year GC Received
06.19.2012 – Eligible to apply for Naturalization (procrastinated)
06.24.2013 – N-400 Application Filed
09.30.2013 – Civics Test / Interview | Passed
10.03.2013 – Oath Taking Ceremony | Became a USCitizen!
04.14.2014 – Applied for "Expedite Service" Passport (as PI travel date was fast approaching)
04.16.2014 – Passport Issued & Shipped
04.17.2014 – US Passport Received

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I've contacted the admin several times but I got zero response.

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thank sa mga nag reply :-)

mjsg2468 - congrats sa wedding nyo.. post some pictures ha?? good luck

DianneWalgreens - helloo.. good luck sa baby nyo soon.. hirap pag wala ang asawa nO hehe.. But this is our life here :-) u tc

rheanick - wow buti kapa.. d kana homesick.. hehehe good luck sa business mo.. ingats

brianmarie - wow miss ko ang tilapya yan ang paborito ko.. buti kapa my kakilala ko na matagal na d2,, atleast na aalagaan ka..

chinese_mutt - hahaha... gawin ko din yan.. para kung uuwi ako lahat kakainin ko hehehe... naku naka mimiss talaga ang food yummy

NinJones - I will wait u here.. please bring me filipino food hehehe.. see yah and happy trip soon//

happyndinlove~ - good for u.. dami mo activity hehehe.. good luck hope baby soon hehehe...

thanks...oo nga eh...and thats one of our everyday acitivity is "making a BABY"...lol!

Immigration Timeline Summary

10.21.2008 – CR-1 Visa Application Filed (By Hubby's Sec)
09.04.2009 – Visa Interview | Passed
09.10.2009 – Visa Packet Received
09.17.2009 – US Entry | Home
07.05.2011 – ROC Petition Filed
05.01.2012 – ROC Approved (No Interview)
05.18.2012 – 10-year GC Received
06.19.2012 – Eligible to apply for Naturalization (procrastinated)
06.24.2013 – N-400 Application Filed
09.30.2013 – Civics Test / Interview | Passed
10.03.2013 – Oath Taking Ceremony | Became a USCitizen!
04.14.2014 – Applied for "Expedite Service" Passport (as PI travel date was fast approaching)
04.16.2014 – Passport Issued & Shipped
04.17.2014 – US Passport Received

Our timeline vanished into thin air.

I've contacted the admin several times but I got zero response.

https://meiscookery.wordpress.com

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hello everyone!!

d2 ko sa sacramento, CA....been here 3 mos... wla pako nakilalang pinay other than my cyber friends eh 1 hr or more pa rin ang distances namin...hubby ko laging busy sa work, minsan nyt shift ....iam busy mostly online...friends/browsing/ looking for job prospects/ preparing on aos papers to be mailed on sat :whistle: .... not missing pinoy foods except my moms lumpia. pretty flexible on food anyway- anything goes :yes: ... wish ko lang my ma-meet akong mga kbayans d2 to hang around with especially going in and out of the city- those that go by public transport pra matuto ako... tho theres the transit website guide pero nakakatamad bumiyahe mag-isa especially just to go look around or window shopping :innocent: ... meron mga kabayan but like one has mentioned- they are well settled and are busy on their own lives (work & family) :crying:

anyway soon enough i have my aos filed and ead comes along....id get serious on job hunting so i can finally get around my place by myself and hopefully meet new friends.

mga taga-sacramento jan....buzz me for anything... not busy :luv:

happy xmas to all :dance:

K1 Visa

01-31-2009 I-129F to USCIS-CSC

02-19-2009 NOA1

03-24-2009 NOA2

06-21-2009 Medical(The Polyclinic, Dubai UAE)

06-28-2009 Interview @ USE AD (approved)

07-01-2009 Visa ready for pick up @ USE AD

07-07-2009 went to pick up my visa (ready 2 fly)

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09-11-2009 POE-SFO(no questions asked,just a reminder 2 get marry within 90 days)

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09-28-2009 applied for SSN at Sac., Ca(no hassle)

10-05-2009 received SSN card on mail

11-04-2009 applied for marriage license @ Sacramento County, Ca

11-18-2009 married (marriage certificate on hand-same day)

11-25-2009 I-693 signed by CS(MMR-$70, Vericella-$70, I-693 Form- $15)

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12-23-2009 mailed AOS to USCIS, Chicago Lockbox (FedEx)

12-28-2009 recvd by USCIS

01-04-2010 check cashed by USCIS

01-08-2010 received NOA1 (I-797C) for I-485, I-765 and I-131

01-11-2010 recvd ASC Appointment Notice for Biometrics

01-25-2010 Biometrics Appointment- West Sac, CA

**alls well @ Biometrics-less than 20 mins.

03-04-2010 recvd notice for AOS interview date

03-04-2010 EAD card production ordered (online notice)

03-08-2010 AP (I-512L) approved-recvd in mail (dated 3/2/10)

03-11-2010 EAD recvd on mail

04-06-2010 AOS interview, APPROVED! Bye USCIS til 2012- Sac, CA

04-15-2010 GC Welcome letter received fr mail

04-16-2010 GC recvd on the mail (Yiihaa!!!)

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03-08-2012 ROC I-751 mailed to CSC via USPS Priority Mail

03-12-2012 ROC recvd by CSC

03-12-2012 NOA1 (revd on mail 03/19/12)

03-15-2012 ROC check cashed

"Thank you to God and to VJ"

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thank sa mga nag reply :-)

mjsg2468 - congrats sa wedding nyo.. post some pictures ha?? good luck

DianneWalgreens - helloo.. good luck sa baby nyo soon.. hirap pag wala ang asawa nO hehe.. But this is our life here :-) u tc

rheanick - wow buti kapa.. d kana homesick.. hehehe good luck sa business mo.. ingats

brianmarie - wow miss ko ang tilapya yan ang paborito ko.. buti kapa my kakilala ko na matagal na d2,, atleast na aalagaan ka..

chinese_mutt - hahaha... gawin ko din yan.. para kung uuwi ako lahat kakainin ko hehehe... naku naka mimiss talaga ang food yummy

NinJones - I will wait u here.. please bring me filipino food hehehe.. see yah and happy trip soon//

happyndinlove~ - good for u.. dami mo activity hehehe.. good luck hope baby soon hehehe...

Hi, pwede magtanong? taga saan ka sa aten? kasi parang looks familiar yong background ng picture nyo ng hubby mo eh...

Hello.. from cotabato city ako...ung sa wedding ko sa davao un ni held ;-) Ay nalang mingaw talaga ako sa pinas as in.. lalo na watch ako ng online simbang gabi.. naku naiiyak ako

sa songs.. sobrang miss na miss ko talaga.. pero no choice..

hubby ko travel2x kaya sama2x lang ako sa kanya.. sa hotel parati nakatira.. like now d2 kami michigan.. sana this week balik na kami

indiana para maka cook na ako ng pinoy foods.. miss ko ang bihon, suman mga kakanin tapos ng simbang gabi.. ikaw taga asan ka??

keep in touch here..

ganon din ako.. busy sa facebook friendster YAhoo.. chat2x sa friends... un lang din..

d naman ako pwde lalabas ng hotel din kasi wala me car hehe wala din me alam d2 pa..

ay nalang asawa ko work work work.. busy talaga.. sama2x nalang ako sa kanya.. d maganda parati naka tira sa hotel..

ay nalang..

merry x-mas to all :-)

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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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Nother Pinay here, from: OKC...Arrived here on the 17th of September!

Homesick?...Hmmm...Im not (yet...?) Happy? Yesssss....I am! My husband is very attentive and we stay busy honeymooning, roadtripping and doing different kinds of activities everyday...You know, living life. And about the snow...well, we went to Crested Butte Colorado (to snow ski) last weekend...Brrrrrr! So freaky coooooold (LOL) but had a good time! Food...hmmm...well, I dont really miss the typical filipino foods coz there's a good Asian market/grocery here...and we eat tilapia, bangus, munggo, tinolang manok at marami pang iba. My husband contacted the OKC archdiocese soon after I arrived and got me introduced to the local filipino catholic community. Only thing, they are a bunch of dancing LOLAS...LOL! But they're really nice and invite us to functions or gatherings frequently. My family comes to cafe once or twice each week...so...so far, no homesick for me!

Hang in there GIRLS, i'm sure the angst will pass in time...specially when those babies are keeping you busy and SMILING! :star::)(L)

wer u from? missouri ako

Hello san ka sa Missouri? I live in St. Louis...Gravois. I got here Oct. 21...until now wala pa rin akong nakikita ni isang pinay dito. Nakakaloka na talaga pag walang friends...buti na lang may facebook at nakakachika ko pa rin mga fwends ko sa Davao.

I am pregnant right now and super hirap kasi lahat ng gusto kong kainin puro pinoy food. Buti na lang nakahanap kami sa wakas ng asian store (Jay Int'l FoodCorp) at namili talaga ako ng bonggang-bonggang pagkaing pinoy hahaha...salted eggs, dried squid, ginisang bagoong, pancit canton/sotanghon, isang buong bangus....as in super gusto ko talagang kumain ng isda na may ulo at buntot pa hahahah...kaya si Mister sobrang nasusuka sa mga kinakain ko. Burgers and pasta are ok but it cant make me full....nothing can beat the RICE!

Ang hirap pala malayo sa pamilya...lalo na pag buntis ka. Sometimes I just cry it out and cry my mom's name...mamaaaaaaaaa hahaha...i know im silly but super miss ko na mama ko kasi pag not feeling well ako sya nag aalaga sa akin at nagluluto ng sabaw (sigh). Well in fairness, I am happy to be finally with my husband but the truth is...I am not happy in this place. I hate the cold weather...i dont feel the spirit of christmas here kasi people seem to look depress dahil sa lamig ng panahon...unlike sa pinas kahit yung mga tambay sa kalye naka smile parate. I really miss the Christmas in the Phils. lalo na ang simbang gabi.

I hope i will meet new friends here para naman i dont feel so alien. hehe

hey congrats sa baby mo :-) naku buti nalang naka hanap ka ng asian food agad.. mahirap mag lihi na wala d2 ehhee..

my time buti nasa pinas pa ako.. pero now d din ako na bubusog sa burger and pizza.. matakaw parin ako sa rice..

rice parin talaga hanap ko.. so far next month luluwal kuna baby boy namin hehehe...

miss ko talaga ang filipino food..yummyy...

kee in touch

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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On October 27 (more than a month ago), I finally arrived at LAX with my K-1 visa. The immigration officer (or whatever that guy's designation is), I mean the one who attached the I-94 in my passport let me pass after less than five minutes. My then fiance (now husband) and I got married on December 1. We are living in Santa Monica.

I have gone to some places like Marriott (Lake Mary, Orlando) for a two-week seminar, fun visits to the Getty Center in Los Angeles, the San Diego Zoo, Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, etc. The climate in Orlando and L.A. are quite similar to that of my beloved Cebu.

A lot of things really seem convenient at home like the no-touch (sensor) trash bin, wireless printer, ziplock products, etc. Still, I miss calamansi, siling labuyo, Greenwich, and more. Bisan ilang soy sauce kay lahi ug timpla.

Congratulations to the moms-to-be!

The best part of being in the U.S. is having my husband.

FAE :luv:

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i am in burlington southern newjersey'its me lee ann and sean is my hubby..pumunta din kami sa asian market in cherry hill i make adobo;and bought bangus too..hahaha,we had philly cheese steak lol, for our dinner tonight :dance::dance::dance::dance:

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mrsean, saan ka new jersey?

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To HAPPYINLOVE - I am here in Oklahoma too. I have so many pinoy friends here kasi sa church. I am in Moore and you are just 20-30 mins drive from our house. Oi wla akong ka close na friend dito din kasi yon nga puro cla busy. Sana we'll meet sometime para namn may friend na rin ako. :D if you like

And to all of you - Nakakamis talaga ang pinas lalo na ngayon na pasko. Wla pang snow dito sa Oklahoma. D ko pa na experience yan. Tsaka yong mga buntis congrats sa inyo. It's a great blessing for all of you.

Nice meeting you all and God Bless ! !

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dito ako sa VA i got here last may summer time kaya na enjoy ko ang mga pasyal since nka deploy ang asawa ko pensionada ako ngaun at iniwan nya din akong jontis :lol: mejo mahirap kse nde ko makain ung mga gusto kong kainin oh well ganun yta tlga ang buhay i dont look for pinoy/pinay friends kse alam kong iba ang buhay dito meron silang mga trabaho at pamilyang dpat asikasuhin at anywhere more than 30 miles e malayo na nde tulad sa pinas pag labas mo ng bahay meron kana ka chismisan lol prang bitter nman ako :D i have couple of friends na mga armywives din, meron ako alam na filipino couple dun sa dti nmeng apartment but i never met them alam nyo kung bkit ko nalaman na pinoy sila? nung naglilipat sila nkita ko ung F150 nila may sticker ng philippine flag :D i never got a chance to meet them kse pag weekdays wla sila cguro nsa work pag weekends nman wla kme. First time ko dito mag thanksgiving at magpasko at nde ako excited khit snow nde ako excited sana jan na lng sa inyo mag snow LOL my husband left last nov 23 kaya nung thanksgiving wla na sya pno mo pa ma eenjoy ang mga occasions pag wla ang asawa mo? at least we celebrated our first yr wedding anniv together and bdays before he left so pasko, new year, valentines day, anniv at bdays pass muna ko jan next yr but he'll be home last week of July pag manganganak na ko but he have to go back again after 2 weeks hopefully he'll be home before christmas next yr. ang haba ng kwento ko :lol: goodluck sa mga buhay buhay nten sana wlang mabalita na binubugbog ng asawa :bonk:

..hello,nabasa ko post mo at sa richmond VA ka, so glad naman may taga VA din. dito lng ako sa Fairfax VA...

.....God is really Good....this is life together as one.....

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