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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Philippines
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And yes chocolate and gummies... the kids love the gummies.

Half of the stuff I am packing is gifts this trip.

Yes yes chocolates and plenty of it. Filipinos have large families and relatives. I took one full suitcase of Reeces, M & M (this can be opened and given to the many kids), and other kinds of chocolates. They loved it. Please note if you buy the same candies in the Philippines such as Recese they don't taste the same. Also bring any kind of t-shirts of caps that says USA on in or name brands for the immediate family members. Filipinos are very hospitable and they cherish these small gifts.

Edited by kennard

Sent I-129 Application to VSC 2/1/12
NOA1 2/8/12
RFE 8/2/12
RFE reply 8/3/12
NOA2 8/16/12
NVC received 8/27/12
NVC left 8/29/12
Manila Embassy received 9/5/12
Visa appointment & approval 9/7/12
Arrived in US 10/5/2012
Married 11/24/2012
AOS application sent 12/19/12

AOS approved 8/24/13

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
Timeline
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Yes yes chocolates and plenty of it. Filipinos have large families and relatives. I took one full suitcase of Reeces, M & M (this can be opened and given to the many kids), and other kinds of chocolates. They loved it. Please note if you buy the same candies in the Philippines such as Recese they don't taste the same. Also bring any kind of t-shirts of caps that says USA on in or name brands for the immediate family members. Filipinos are very hospitable and they cherish these small gifts.

I agree with you,Plenty of chocolates and other Candies. I also brought Caps with the "USA" logo and the Flag for them.They loved it. I also gave her 3 Brothers jerseys of the Miami Heat, and Laker Jerseys.Also T-shirts.I dont think they have taken them off yet they love it. Dad and Mom couldnt speak english only Bisaya. My Fiancee and the others translated what i was saying and them back to me. I brought Nanay a necklace and Tatay a watch. Im Glad I got to visit them Particularly Tatay before he passed recently. he loved that watch. I took pics with the whole family and they to this day cherish those Jerseys and the other gifts.

Sent NOA1 April 30th 2011

received May 2nd 2011

NOA1 Notice Date:May 4th 2011

NOA 2 txt/ email on july 18th 2011

NOA 2 received in Mail July 20th dated July 18th 2011

NOA2 in "74" days!

NO RFE

Personal issue in the Philippines

Medical Exam: March 22nd 2012

Medical Cleared on March 23rd 2012

Interview Date:April 16th, 2012......PASSED

Arrival Los Angeles California: July 7th 2012.

Marriage September 7th 2012 at San Bernardino County Hall of Records

Preparing for AOS

"I Wholly disapprove of what you say, But I will defend to the death, Your RIGHT to say it"

" _ Volitaire- "

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Philippines
Timeline
Posted

Be yourself. I was not worried about meeting Mav's parents. I already knew her sisters and brother and the Parents knew who I was on web cam, Myspace,Facebook.

Meaning: You need to gain acceptance from the Entire Family. (you should have met the Parents on the first trip) That was a mistake not too.) It's their daughter.

TIM/MAV K1-JOURNEY
3/27/2007....We first met on myspace
1/30/10 ......My Honey proposed
8/15/10 ......He visit Philippines(2wks) & met my family
12/17/10 ....USCIS received the Filed I-129F for K1-visa
12/21/10 ....Received hard copy,NOA1
5/25/11.......Received RFE
6/09/11.......NOA2 approved
12/07/11.....Visa fee paid at BPI

6/11/13.......2nd visa fee payment
7/10-11/13.. Medical Exam completed@St.Lukes Clinic
1/15-16/14.. 2nd Medical exam updated
1/21/14...... k1 interview-Visa Approved
.....................................................................
8/29/14...... Submitted AOS application
10/03/14.....Biometrics
01/07/15.....Received my EAD card

01/31/15..... I got my SSN from the mail

04/20/15......AOS Interview - Approved :star:

4/24/15 .......Got the Driving Permit Card

4/30/15 .......Green Card Received :) (Exp.4/20/17)

http://youtu.be/BVf45EcdFwQ

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
Timeline
Posted

Yes yes chocolates and plenty of it. Filipinos have large families and relatives. I took one full suitcase of Reeces, M & M (this can be opened and given to the many kids), and other kinds of chocolates. They loved it. Please note if you buy the same candies in the Philippines such as Recese they don't taste the same. Also bring any kind of t-shirts of caps that says USA on in or name brands for the immediate family members. Filipinos are very hospitable and they cherish these small gifts.

Agreed

Nothing says lovin' like a T-shirt from Tombstone!!

As in the movie or the City?

As in I am Your Huckleberry?

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Philippines
Timeline
Posted

I agree with you,Plenty of chocolates and other Candies. I also brought Caps with the "USA" logo and the Flag for them.They loved it. I also gave her 3 Brothers jerseys of the Miami Heat, and Laker Jerseys.Also T-shirts.I dont think they have taken them off yet they love it. Dad and Mom couldnt speak english only Bisaya. My Fiancee and the others translated what i was saying and them back to me. I brought Nanay a necklace and Tatay a watch. Im Glad I got to visit them Particularly Tatay before he passed recently. he loved that watch. I took pics with the whole family and they to this day cherish those Jerseys and the other gifts.

I'm Sorry. But, chocolate and baseball hats do not replace a pretty daughter. Tatay and Nanay, Family wish re-assurance. They are familiar with a Visa Process.

Tatay Approved of your relationship and no one can stand above his approval.

TIM/MAV K1-JOURNEY
3/27/2007....We first met on myspace
1/30/10 ......My Honey proposed
8/15/10 ......He visit Philippines(2wks) & met my family
12/17/10 ....USCIS received the Filed I-129F for K1-visa
12/21/10 ....Received hard copy,NOA1
5/25/11.......Received RFE
6/09/11.......NOA2 approved
12/07/11.....Visa fee paid at BPI

6/11/13.......2nd visa fee payment
7/10-11/13.. Medical Exam completed@St.Lukes Clinic
1/15-16/14.. 2nd Medical exam updated
1/21/14...... k1 interview-Visa Approved
.....................................................................
8/29/14...... Submitted AOS application
10/03/14.....Biometrics
01/07/15.....Received my EAD card

01/31/15..... I got my SSN from the mail

04/20/15......AOS Interview - Approved :star:

4/24/15 .......Got the Driving Permit Card

4/30/15 .......Green Card Received :) (Exp.4/20/17)

http://youtu.be/BVf45EcdFwQ

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
Timeline
Posted

I'm Sorry. But, chocolate and baseball hats do not replace a pretty daughter. Tatay and Nanay, Family wish re-assurance. They are familiar with a Visa Process.

Tatay Approved of your relationship and no one can stand above his approval.

What is Tatay?

You seem very well versed and informed on Philippines and the culture.

Thank you for all your help in enlightening me.

Take care and look forward to reading more, My ears and eyes are wide open. :D

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Philippines
Timeline
Posted

What is Tatay?

You seem very well versed and informed on Philippines and the culture.

Thank you for all your help in enlightening me.

Take care and look forward to reading more, My ears and eyes are wide open. :D

Oh #######. You don't know? Heres a recipe for you. The best dessert in the Philippines. Now I'm kidding around. Do I understand the Launguage NO. Do I know how to make it Yes. LOL

http://youtu.be/tm_cmOj6G7k

TIM/MAV K1-JOURNEY
3/27/2007....We first met on myspace
1/30/10 ......My Honey proposed
8/15/10 ......He visit Philippines(2wks) & met my family
12/17/10 ....USCIS received the Filed I-129F for K1-visa
12/21/10 ....Received hard copy,NOA1
5/25/11.......Received RFE
6/09/11.......NOA2 approved
12/07/11.....Visa fee paid at BPI

6/11/13.......2nd visa fee payment
7/10-11/13.. Medical Exam completed@St.Lukes Clinic
1/15-16/14.. 2nd Medical exam updated
1/21/14...... k1 interview-Visa Approved
.....................................................................
8/29/14...... Submitted AOS application
10/03/14.....Biometrics
01/07/15.....Received my EAD card

01/31/15..... I got my SSN from the mail

04/20/15......AOS Interview - Approved :star:

4/24/15 .......Got the Driving Permit Card

4/30/15 .......Green Card Received :) (Exp.4/20/17)

http://youtu.be/BVf45EcdFwQ

 
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