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Since my Fiance have a membership in Mabuhay miles,i know for sure its where he will get our tickets.The original plan was for him to pick us up once ready to go,unfortunately after a long discussion about it,we decided that I will just fly alone with our baby..Just thinking of this makes me nervous,excited and stress!!! :( But of course i have to be brave and be prepared for this...

For those who flew alone with their babies(my Daughter is 1 yr old)was it hard?What did you bring to ease the boredom of your babies?are the staff in PAL?helpful enough?Please throw me some tips of what to do? :help:

The good thing is its a direct flight..no stopover!!!POE:San Francisco CA :yes:

K1 JOURNEY

September 14, 2009 – NOA 1

December 17, 2009 – NOA 2(APPROVAL NOTICE)

January 6,2010 – NVC ASKING FOR ADDITIONAL REVIEW,RETURNED OUR PETITION TO USCIS

March 3, 2010 – REOPENED AND RECONSIDERED

MARCH 8, 2010 – RFE

APRIL 3, 2010 – REAFFIRMED(APPROVED)

APRIL 12, 2010 – CALLED NVC, CASE NO.ASSIGNED

APRIL 30, 2010 - CALLED NVC AGAIN, THEY SAID OUR PAPERS ARE STILL IN USCIS:(

JUNE 18, 2010 - FINALLY, NVC SENT OUR PAPERS TO MANILA

JUNE 25, 2010 - EMBASSY HAVE THE ELECTRONIC COPY

JULY 6 and 7 2010 - MEDICAL(PASSED^_^)

JULY 12, 2010 - INTERVIEW (PASSED)THANK YOU GOD!!!

JULY 21, 2009 - POE(SAN FRANCISCO,WHAT A WONDERFUL CITY:))

CRBA JOURNEY(out of WEDLOCK)

JANUARY 17, 2009 – called FEDEX, ordered packet!

MARCH 15, 2009 – CALLED FEDEX FOR PICK UP

MARCH 17, 2009 – RECEIVED A CALL FROM EMBASSY FOR OUR DAUGHTER’S APPERANCE.MAR. 30:)

MARCH 30, 2009 – CRBA APPROVED WITHOUT DNA,TO GOD BE THE GLORY:)

APRIL 14, 2009 – CRBA CERTIFICATE AND US PASSPORT RECEIVED(YAY!!!)

AOS

DECEMBER 7, 2010 – sent AOS docs via USPS Express mail to USCIS Chicago Lockbox

DECEMBER 8, 2010 – package was delivered to USCIS, signed by R. Mercado

DECEMBER 15, 2010 – cheque cashed

DECEMBER 17, 2010 - received NOA 1 for I-765, I-485 in the mail dated DEC. 14

DECEMBER 23, 2010 - received biometrics appointment(JAN 14,2010)dated DEC 17.

I FOUND MY DESTINY,MY SOUL MATE,MY BETTER HALF!

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I didnt really like PAL, some of the flight attendant are SUPLADA, they also have favoritism, when I rode with them there was a vacant row, I asked one of the attendants if i can switch there and she said NO, an hour later I saw someone else sitting there so I asked the same attendant why is that person able to sit there when in fact I asked and you said NO, she replied "Sorry sir but that person is from my own hometown", ever since I have not flown with PAL ever again......I prefer to ride EVA, the Taiwanese seem to be more friendly to children.

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I didnt really like PAL, some of the flight attendant are SUPLADA, they also have favoritism, when I rode with them there was a vacant row, I asked one of the attendants if i can switch there and she said NO, an hour later I saw someone else sitting there so I asked the same attendant why is that person able to sit there when in fact I asked and you said NO, she replied "Sorry sir but that person is from my own hometown", ever since I have not flown with PAL ever again......I prefer to ride EVA, the Taiwanese seem to be more friendly to children.

I have flown via PAL from Manila to Los Angeles. And I couldn't find anything to complain about. The flight attendants were so nice and they feed you very well.

Great food. First class treatment and they all wear a friendly smile.

PAL-- :star: :star: :star: :star: :star:

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Petitioner (My Mom)

Beneficiary (My Sister 18 y.o)

06-07-19- Sent I-130

06-11-19- NOA1

02-19-20- "Initial Review, Transferred to another Visa Center"

03-11-20- APPROVED!!!

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I have flown via PAL from Manila to Los Angeles. And I couldn't find anything to complain about. The flight attendants were so nice and they feed you very well.

Great food. First class treatment and they all wear a friendly smile.

PAL-- :star: :star: :star: :star: :star:

I probably flew on a crappy day with them.........

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@teamster631,Yah Maybe!!!

@cutie_patootie, with my fiance flying back and forth here in Pinas for how many years i will say he never had a single complain,he even said attendants are beautiful :yes: ,always smiling and very helpful in any way!

K1 JOURNEY

September 14, 2009 – NOA 1

December 17, 2009 – NOA 2(APPROVAL NOTICE)

January 6,2010 – NVC ASKING FOR ADDITIONAL REVIEW,RETURNED OUR PETITION TO USCIS

March 3, 2010 – REOPENED AND RECONSIDERED

MARCH 8, 2010 – RFE

APRIL 3, 2010 – REAFFIRMED(APPROVED)

APRIL 12, 2010 – CALLED NVC, CASE NO.ASSIGNED

APRIL 30, 2010 - CALLED NVC AGAIN, THEY SAID OUR PAPERS ARE STILL IN USCIS:(

JUNE 18, 2010 - FINALLY, NVC SENT OUR PAPERS TO MANILA

JUNE 25, 2010 - EMBASSY HAVE THE ELECTRONIC COPY

JULY 6 and 7 2010 - MEDICAL(PASSED^_^)

JULY 12, 2010 - INTERVIEW (PASSED)THANK YOU GOD!!!

JULY 21, 2009 - POE(SAN FRANCISCO,WHAT A WONDERFUL CITY:))

CRBA JOURNEY(out of WEDLOCK)

JANUARY 17, 2009 – called FEDEX, ordered packet!

MARCH 15, 2009 – CALLED FEDEX FOR PICK UP

MARCH 17, 2009 – RECEIVED A CALL FROM EMBASSY FOR OUR DAUGHTER’S APPERANCE.MAR. 30:)

MARCH 30, 2009 – CRBA APPROVED WITHOUT DNA,TO GOD BE THE GLORY:)

APRIL 14, 2009 – CRBA CERTIFICATE AND US PASSPORT RECEIVED(YAY!!!)

AOS

DECEMBER 7, 2010 – sent AOS docs via USPS Express mail to USCIS Chicago Lockbox

DECEMBER 8, 2010 – package was delivered to USCIS, signed by R. Mercado

DECEMBER 15, 2010 – cheque cashed

DECEMBER 17, 2010 - received NOA 1 for I-765, I-485 in the mail dated DEC. 14

DECEMBER 23, 2010 - received biometrics appointment(JAN 14,2010)dated DEC 17.

I FOUND MY DESTINY,MY SOUL MATE,MY BETTER HALF!

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You know JAPAN Airlines is very friendly with alot of beautiful flight attendants and what surprised me is that a big majority of them are filipina.

As for me who will travel alone with my 1 yr old daughter i do not need beautiful attendants i prefer helpful and approachable ones :yes:

K1 JOURNEY

September 14, 2009 – NOA 1

December 17, 2009 – NOA 2(APPROVAL NOTICE)

January 6,2010 – NVC ASKING FOR ADDITIONAL REVIEW,RETURNED OUR PETITION TO USCIS

March 3, 2010 – REOPENED AND RECONSIDERED

MARCH 8, 2010 – RFE

APRIL 3, 2010 – REAFFIRMED(APPROVED)

APRIL 12, 2010 – CALLED NVC, CASE NO.ASSIGNED

APRIL 30, 2010 - CALLED NVC AGAIN, THEY SAID OUR PAPERS ARE STILL IN USCIS:(

JUNE 18, 2010 - FINALLY, NVC SENT OUR PAPERS TO MANILA

JUNE 25, 2010 - EMBASSY HAVE THE ELECTRONIC COPY

JULY 6 and 7 2010 - MEDICAL(PASSED^_^)

JULY 12, 2010 - INTERVIEW (PASSED)THANK YOU GOD!!!

JULY 21, 2009 - POE(SAN FRANCISCO,WHAT A WONDERFUL CITY:))

CRBA JOURNEY(out of WEDLOCK)

JANUARY 17, 2009 – called FEDEX, ordered packet!

MARCH 15, 2009 – CALLED FEDEX FOR PICK UP

MARCH 17, 2009 – RECEIVED A CALL FROM EMBASSY FOR OUR DAUGHTER’S APPERANCE.MAR. 30:)

MARCH 30, 2009 – CRBA APPROVED WITHOUT DNA,TO GOD BE THE GLORY:)

APRIL 14, 2009 – CRBA CERTIFICATE AND US PASSPORT RECEIVED(YAY!!!)

AOS

DECEMBER 7, 2010 – sent AOS docs via USPS Express mail to USCIS Chicago Lockbox

DECEMBER 8, 2010 – package was delivered to USCIS, signed by R. Mercado

DECEMBER 15, 2010 – cheque cashed

DECEMBER 17, 2010 - received NOA 1 for I-765, I-485 in the mail dated DEC. 14

DECEMBER 23, 2010 - received biometrics appointment(JAN 14,2010)dated DEC 17.

I FOUND MY DESTINY,MY SOUL MATE,MY BETTER HALF!

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Any mommies out there who flew alone with their babies???..Please share me your experiences,so i will have an idea or even be prepared of what to expect!!!

K1 JOURNEY

September 14, 2009 – NOA 1

December 17, 2009 – NOA 2(APPROVAL NOTICE)

January 6,2010 – NVC ASKING FOR ADDITIONAL REVIEW,RETURNED OUR PETITION TO USCIS

March 3, 2010 – REOPENED AND RECONSIDERED

MARCH 8, 2010 – RFE

APRIL 3, 2010 – REAFFIRMED(APPROVED)

APRIL 12, 2010 – CALLED NVC, CASE NO.ASSIGNED

APRIL 30, 2010 - CALLED NVC AGAIN, THEY SAID OUR PAPERS ARE STILL IN USCIS:(

JUNE 18, 2010 - FINALLY, NVC SENT OUR PAPERS TO MANILA

JUNE 25, 2010 - EMBASSY HAVE THE ELECTRONIC COPY

JULY 6 and 7 2010 - MEDICAL(PASSED^_^)

JULY 12, 2010 - INTERVIEW (PASSED)THANK YOU GOD!!!

JULY 21, 2009 - POE(SAN FRANCISCO,WHAT A WONDERFUL CITY:))

CRBA JOURNEY(out of WEDLOCK)

JANUARY 17, 2009 – called FEDEX, ordered packet!

MARCH 15, 2009 – CALLED FEDEX FOR PICK UP

MARCH 17, 2009 – RECEIVED A CALL FROM EMBASSY FOR OUR DAUGHTER’S APPERANCE.MAR. 30:)

MARCH 30, 2009 – CRBA APPROVED WITHOUT DNA,TO GOD BE THE GLORY:)

APRIL 14, 2009 – CRBA CERTIFICATE AND US PASSPORT RECEIVED(YAY!!!)

AOS

DECEMBER 7, 2010 – sent AOS docs via USPS Express mail to USCIS Chicago Lockbox

DECEMBER 8, 2010 – package was delivered to USCIS, signed by R. Mercado

DECEMBER 15, 2010 – cheque cashed

DECEMBER 17, 2010 - received NOA 1 for I-765, I-485 in the mail dated DEC. 14

DECEMBER 23, 2010 - received biometrics appointment(JAN 14,2010)dated DEC 17.

I FOUND MY DESTINY,MY SOUL MATE,MY BETTER HALF!

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As for me who will travel alone with my 1 yr old daughter i do not need beautiful attendants i prefer helpful and approachable ones :yes:

Then EVA airlines is the one to fly with, they are very very approachable.......

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i travelled alone with my baby twice, one when she was 7 mos old via PAL and recently when she's 2 via EVA...PAL attendants were so nice and helpful since it was just me and my baby, i find PAL more friendly and helpful compare to eva, like when i asked for a water they even washed my baby's bottle..as for advice just bring atleast 10-12 diapers with you, 2 pair of clothes,milk (if you have a milk dispenser that will be great),cookies or baby food and his/her favorite blanky or toy..relax and don't stress out,happy trip :star:

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PAL palang nasubukan ko, my wife doesn't like their food, some people here don't like the attendants, ako walang pakelam basta non-stop ang flight! :thumbs:

pero so far suwerte naman ako sa pagkain ng PAL at laging may maganda at mabait na attendant assigned sa akin.:)

11/05/09 - Sent I-130 for mother via snail mail

11/13/09 - Received NOA1

03/05/10 - Received NOA2

03/11/10 - Case entered into NVC system, MNL case # assigned

03/18/10 - Sent DS3032 via E-mail

03/24/10 - DS3032 entered into NVC system

03/25/10 - Received IV Fee bill by E-mail, PAID both IV and AOS Fees on-line

03/26/10 - AOS Bill showed as PAID (still waiting for 2009 Tax Transcript from IRS)

03/29/10 - IV Bill showed as PAID (still waiting for mother's documents from the Philippines)

04/09/10 - Sent AOS Package by snail mail

04/12/10 - NVC received AOS package

04/19/10 - Sent IV Package by snail mail

04/21/10 - NVC received IV package

04/28/10 - AOS accepted (received checklist re:IV package even if NVC received it already)

05/03/10 - Sign In FAILED!!!!!!!!!!!

05/05/10 - AVR message: "CASE COMPLETED ON 05/04/10"

05/12/10 - Received interview letter via e-mail

05/17-18/10 - Medical Exam

06/16/10 - Interview Appointment @ the Embassy (Canceled because of sputum and culture test, 2 months waiting)

08/05/10 - New Interview Appointment

08/07/10 - Visa delivered 2 days after interview

08/27/10 - LAX P.O.E.

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i travelled alone with my baby twice, one when she was 7 mos old via PAL and recently when she's 2 via EVA...PAL attendants were so nice and helpful since it was just me and my baby, i find PAL more friendly and helpful compare to eva, like when i asked for a water they even washed my baby's bottle..as for advice just bring atleast 10-12 diapers with you, 2 pair of clothes,milk (if you have a milk dispenser that will be great),cookies or baby food and his/her favorite blanky or toy..relax and don't stress out,happy trip :star:

This gives me some kind a push..Maraming Salamat!!Yah i will try to relax.. :yes:

K1 JOURNEY

September 14, 2009 – NOA 1

December 17, 2009 – NOA 2(APPROVAL NOTICE)

January 6,2010 – NVC ASKING FOR ADDITIONAL REVIEW,RETURNED OUR PETITION TO USCIS

March 3, 2010 – REOPENED AND RECONSIDERED

MARCH 8, 2010 – RFE

APRIL 3, 2010 – REAFFIRMED(APPROVED)

APRIL 12, 2010 – CALLED NVC, CASE NO.ASSIGNED

APRIL 30, 2010 - CALLED NVC AGAIN, THEY SAID OUR PAPERS ARE STILL IN USCIS:(

JUNE 18, 2010 - FINALLY, NVC SENT OUR PAPERS TO MANILA

JUNE 25, 2010 - EMBASSY HAVE THE ELECTRONIC COPY

JULY 6 and 7 2010 - MEDICAL(PASSED^_^)

JULY 12, 2010 - INTERVIEW (PASSED)THANK YOU GOD!!!

JULY 21, 2009 - POE(SAN FRANCISCO,WHAT A WONDERFUL CITY:))

CRBA JOURNEY(out of WEDLOCK)

JANUARY 17, 2009 – called FEDEX, ordered packet!

MARCH 15, 2009 – CALLED FEDEX FOR PICK UP

MARCH 17, 2009 – RECEIVED A CALL FROM EMBASSY FOR OUR DAUGHTER’S APPERANCE.MAR. 30:)

MARCH 30, 2009 – CRBA APPROVED WITHOUT DNA,TO GOD BE THE GLORY:)

APRIL 14, 2009 – CRBA CERTIFICATE AND US PASSPORT RECEIVED(YAY!!!)

AOS

DECEMBER 7, 2010 – sent AOS docs via USPS Express mail to USCIS Chicago Lockbox

DECEMBER 8, 2010 – package was delivered to USCIS, signed by R. Mercado

DECEMBER 15, 2010 – cheque cashed

DECEMBER 17, 2010 - received NOA 1 for I-765, I-485 in the mail dated DEC. 14

DECEMBER 23, 2010 - received biometrics appointment(JAN 14,2010)dated DEC 17.

I FOUND MY DESTINY,MY SOUL MATE,MY BETTER HALF!

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This gives me some kind a push..Maraming Salamat!!Yah i will try to relax.. :yes:

On my opinion, go fly with PAL its more convenient for you and your baby kasi non-stop flight. But I am not a big fan of them. I flew twice with PAL from

San Francisco- Manila and oh men... not a good experience.

1. They are very strict with baggage weight (2lbs more and they will

asked you to take that extra 2 lbs).

2. PAL stands for PLANE ALWAYS LATE (a supposed to be 10:30pm flight

left at 11:15am)

3. There is no video monitor in your seats.. Though coming back there is.

4. Reading lamp wasn't working

5. Flight attendants has some sort of attitude (parang ayaw mautusan);

mga feelingera! They do not appreciate the business we are giving to their company.

6. Food sucks (very oily) and failed food presentation. Parang turo-turo yung itsura ng food.

We flew with Japan, Korean, Delta, Cathay Pacific Air and not once that

we have problem like these.. Flight attendants are so warmth and always smiling

Unlike PAL you can see na most of the attendants are FAKE.

I-130 TIMELINE for MOM

California Service Center

District Office: San Jose, CA

Consular: Manila, Philippines

09/17/09- Sent I-130 package to Chicago (via FedEx)

09/18/09- Chicago Received my I-130 package

09/22/09- Notice of Action Date

09/23/09- Check cashed

09/25/09- Received NOA1

01/20/10- Received NOA2 (Approval)

NVC

01/26/10- Case # issued MNLXXXXXXXX and registered email addresses

01/28/10- Rcv'd DS-3032 packet (email)

01/28/10- Paid AOS $70.00

01/29/10- Sent DS-3032 Choice of Agent (FEDEX) and EMAIL

01/29/10- AOS-Paid; (I printed the barcode for I-864)

02/01/10- NVC Rcv'd DS-3032

02/02/10- Sent I-864 via FEDEX

02/03/10- NVC Rcv'd I-864 (Signed by: K. St Laurent)

02/03/10- DS-3032 entered in the system

02/09/10- IV Bill Generated

02/09/10- I paid IV Bill--- In Process

02/10/10- IV Bill Status changed to PAID

02/11/10- Gathering all the documents; waiting for my mom to send me all the docs

02/12/10- AVR documents incomplete

02/19/10- Sent DS-230 via FEDEX

02/22/10- NVC received DS 230 signed by: P.Conley

02/25/10- AVR Changed to received DS-230 documents

03/04/10- AVR Missing document (Photograph---they lost it!)

03/08/10- Sent missing photograph (2 pcs. 2x2) via FEDEX

03/09/10- NVC received missing photo; Signed by: J DESMOND

03/16/10- AVR: Received missing documents it would take 6-8 weeks something.. something...

03/23/10- Log In failed.... Yay!

03/23/10- CASE COMPLETE....

05/12/10- INTERVIEW @ 8:30 A.M. (US EMBASSY-Manila) PASSED!!!!

05/20/10- POE SAN FRANCISCO @ 8:00 PM (ETA) PST

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On my opinion, go fly with PAL its more convenient for you and your baby kasi non-stop flight. But I am not a big fan of them. I flew twice with PAL from

San Francisco- Manila and oh men... not a good experience.

1. They are very strict with baggage weight (2lbs more and they will

asked you to take that extra 2 lbs).

2. PAL stands for PLANE ALWAYS LATE (a supposed to be 10:30pm flight

left at 11:15am)

3. There is no video monitor in your seats.. Though coming back there is.

4. Reading lamp wasn't working

5. Flight attendants has some sort of attitude (parang ayaw mautusan);

mga feelingera! They do not appreciate the business we are giving to their company.

6. Food sucks (very oily) and failed food presentation. Parang turo-turo yung itsura ng food.

We flew with Japan, Korean, Delta, Cathay Pacific Air and not once that

we have problem like these.. Flight attendants are so warmth and always smiling

Unlike PAL you can see na most of the attendants are FAKE.

I totally agree !!! Im glad someone is on the same page as I am, the flight attendants are fake, If you ask me JAL is the best.

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JAL is good, I'm also a big fan of Air China..

AOS Timeline

08-Sep-2010 Married
28-Sep-2010 Mailed AOS packet via Express Mail
29-Sep-2010 Received @ Chicago Lockbox
18-Oct-2010 Received 797C NOA for Biometrics appointment
22-Oct 2010 Biometrics appointment (orig sched for 10/28)
29-Oct 2010 RFE (missing signature)
03-Nov Received RFE @ Chicago Lockbox
17-Nov Case transferred to California
24-Nov "Touched" Now being processed at USCIS office
30-Nov "Touched again"
03-Dec May calls Senator Joe Courtney's office for help getting EAD/AP approved
15-Dec Received AP in mail, no notification via e-mail/txt website doesn't show approval
16-Dec EAD Approved (SMS/E-mail) USCIS indicates it was approved yesterday?
18-Dec EAD Card arrived in mail
25-Mar 2011 GC Arrived

31-May 2013 10yr GC approved

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