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Pool, Internet, & Restaurant by USEM & SLEC

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X Factor Grand Master

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Which location - I paid for a nice hotel for about $50 per night

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. . .Recommendations by those VJer's that have experience with a reasonably priced & reasonably clean hotel are appreciated. . .Thanks. . .

Where do you want to stay, Manila? We stayed at the Mabuhay Manor in Manila. It was very clean, amazing bathroom and very very reasonable.

I Looooooove my baby Lyn.

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Tintin and Mike   127

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H2O Hotel by Manila Ocean Park, we paid almost $100 during peak season

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05/22/12 - Mailed I-129F
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12/01/12 - POE Honolulu, HI
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01/09/13 - USCIS accepted case and received text
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wilfon   30

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bayview hotel.it was very near at usemmanila.just in front walking distance.very nice hotel.clean.affordable.check it out.

The Bayview is where we plan on staying when I come for the interview....whenever that will be. I hope VSC starts processing a little faster or better yet, why not CSC process some VSC applications until they catch up.

I Looooooove my baby Lyn.

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Yo-Adrien   2

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. . .I apologize if I was unclear, but the header says "By USEM & SLEC" & by that I meant lodging / hotel close to ( walking distance ) SLEC & USEM. . .Again if you have experience staying at a such a place i'd appreciate your reply. . .Right now I am thinking Bayview Park / Manila Pavilion / Armada Hotel Manila... .. .. Thanks VJer's for your help. . .By the way have been in MNL multiple times, just not close to the desired location.. .. .. Did stay at the Pearl Manila Hotel a couple of times & it was OK. . .

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I would becareful of the bayview hotel , read the reviews first

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g298573-d306357-Reviews-Bayview_Park_Hotel-Manila_Metro_Manila_Luzon.html

07-24-2009 Received NOA1
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10-02-2009 I-797C for Biometrics Appt
10-26-2009 Biometrics Appt. Completed
05-11-2010 Request for Evidence on both the I129F and I130
07-01-2010 Case Transferred to Vermont Service Center
10-20-2011 Contacted Ombudsman
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The Best Western always gets good reviews but I've not stayed there.

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  • Married in Manila: 08/20/2010
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  • I-130 Received: 10/03/2010
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  • NOA-2 Received: 02/01/2011
  • Received NVC: 02/08/2011
  • AOS Bill Generated: 02/10/2011
  • AOS Bill Paid: 02/10/2011
  • DS 3032 Emailed: 02/10/2011
  • IV Bill Generated: 02/14/2011
  • IV Bill Paid: 02/14/2011
  • IV Packet Received @ NVC:02/22/2011
  • NVC Completed 03/08/2011
  • Interview Date Post Sputum results May 17
  • Results negative, Interview scheduled 6/13
  • Placed in A/R 06/13/2011
  • I-601 required 07/18/2011
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Yo-Adrien   2

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I would becareful of the bayview hotel , read the reviews first

http://www.tripadvis...nila_Luzon.html

I do not want to buy the place; I am just wanting to rent a room for the VISA process; I am a very basic American an am able to sleep well on a dirt floor. . .BUT, I do want a pool, internet & a restaurant at the same location. . .Cool beer is a big plus!!!!. . .Followed by some Cabernet, of course. . .
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. . .I apologize if I was unclear, but the header says "By USEM & SLEC" & by that I meant lodging / hotel close to ( walking distance ) SLEC & USEM. . .Again if you have experience staying at a such a place i'd appreciate your reply. . .Right now I am thinking Bayview Park / Manila Pavilion / Armada Hotel Manila... .. .. Thanks VJer's for your help. . .By the way have been in MNL multiple times, just not close to the desired location.. .. .. Did stay at the Pearl Manila Hotel a couple of times & it was OK. . .

If you like you can stay or book 2 diff. hotels for the convenience of medical and interview.

for SLEC:

- Paragon Tower Hotel (half block away from SLEC)

- Hotel Soriente (beside Paragon Tower)

- Casa Bocobo ( 2 blocks away from SLEC)

- Tropical Mansion Hotel (1 block away from SLEC)

- Cherry Blossoms ( beside robinsons mall, 2 blocks from SLEC

for USEM:

- Bayview Hotel (across USEM)

- Aloha Hotel (along roxas blvd)

- Mansion Boulevard (roxas blvd. just a block away)

Our Time Line
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USCIS Stage: (13 DAYS)
Apr 15, 2012 - Filed I-130 ($420 x2)
Apr 19, 2012 - NOA-1
May 2, 2012 - NOA-2

NVC STAGE: (56 DAYS)
05/21/12 - Case finally entered into NVC system
05/25/12 - Received case #, IIN, and BIN, gave e-mail addresses, sent optin e-mail
05/25/12 - Received info package and AOS bill e-mails from NVC
05/25/12 - AOS bill invoiced & paid ($88)
05/29/12 - AOS bill appears as PAID
06/01/12 - IV Bill Invoiced & PAID ($230 x2)
06/04/12 - IV Bill Shows PAID
06/15/12 - AOS & IV Packages sent
07/02/12 - RFE email received
07/06/12 - Sent NSO copy of MC and BC
07/16/12 - Case Complete (2nd Wedding Anniversary)
08/01/12 - Interview Date Assigned -->>>>(Sept.5, 2012@ 6:15am)


Medical/CFO / Consulate / POE:
08/29/2012-------- Medical Exam: PASSED
08/30/2012 ---------Advance CFO @SMEF-COW
09/05/2012-------- Interview: VISA APPROVED!!!!
09/11/2012 ------- VISA RECEIVED!
10/02/2012 -------- POE = Honolulu, Hawaii
Welcome to Hawaii

10/18/2012 - received 10yr. GC & SSN#

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I am a very basic American and am able to sleep well on a dirt floor. . .

BUT, I do want...

a pool

internet

a restaurant at the same location

Cool beer

some Cabernet

:lol:

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Yo-Adrien   2

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If you like you can stay or book 2 diff. hotels for the convenience of medical and interview.

for SLEC:

- Paragon Tower Hotel (half block away from SLEC)

- Hotel Soriente (beside Paragon Tower)

- Casa Bocobo ( 2 blocks away from SLEC)

- Tropical Mansion Hotel (1 block away from SLEC)

- Cherry Blossoms ( beside robinsons mall, 2 blocks from SLEC

for USEM:

- Bayview Hotel (across USEM)

- Aloha Hotel (along roxas blvd)

- Mansion Boulevard (roxas blvd. just a block away)

. . .Do they have Pool, Internet & Restaurant? And have you stayed there and are they OK????? Plus' if they have COLD beer & room temp Cab.. . .
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