Manila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

[lethimrace 5]

and by the way, the flowers you had ate cora didn't look like fake...i didn't know it was when i just read your message that it was...hehe.

[RonMay 1]

Thank you sister for the vote of confidence. Sige na nga, here's the link: http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLandingSi...93_517518314110

Note: No password is required to access the album, just press "View Slideshow"

happy viewing.... sabay tago <hides>

love the pics! thanks for sharing...

[vsmtghdy 2]

Fely and I have finally made it to California. Our plane landed late last night (Monday). Immigration was fairly easy and quick (maybe 10 minutes after initial fingerprinting). Gary and Fely

Congrats and

to the U.S. Fely... She will adapt soon and I'm sure she will be just fine because you will be there to help her. Have fun!

Thank you sister for the vote of confidence. Sige na nga, here's the link: http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLandingSi...93_517518314110

Note: No password is required to access the album, just press "View Slideshow"

happy viewing.... sabay tago <hides>

on your weding again!!! Nice photos! The groom and bride looks very happy-> handsome and beautiful!!! The flowers don't look "fake" and the "no" waist line problem is hardly noticeable (if you did not mention it)... Thanks for sharing Ate Cora!

[LuzyC 0]

Fely and I have finally made it to California. Our plane landed late last night (Monday). Immigration was fairly easy and quick (maybe 10 minutes after initial fingerprinting).

Gary and Fely

Congratz and happy birthday Gary - glad to see you home with your wife, what a happy birthday celebration you have now...!

Welcome to America Fely!

[LuzyC 0]

Sister Cora, you are beautiful for me and the rest of your Manila Thread family ..so , no matter what tease your sister make we WANT THE PICTURES!!!!!!!

Thank you sister for the vote of confidence. Sige na nga, here's the link: http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLandingSi...93_517518314110

Note: No password is required to access the album, just press "View Slideshow"

happy viewing.... sabay tago <hides>

Thanks sister..we are all view the weddings slideshow happily!!

Wow, you are all great ! The groom and your son (binata na pala sya noh?) are both dashing on their barong.. and oh..the bride is simply radiant and elegant on her wedding gown! We can tell the joy and happiness you both have..hmmm..mukhang bumata ka mare ah..you really look great!..wonder why?

Edited July 19, 2007 by LuzyC

[jeng 0]

Gary (StarProg),

I'm so happy for you and Fely. The 3 of us VJ old-timers (Jazzy, myself, and yourself) have made it through inspite of all the obstacles thrown our way. Love conquers all and the US Embassy!!! Yehey!!!

Well, I'm just glad that you are doing wonderful and moving forward with the process as well as your new life... Your sister is a riot!!!

Sheriff, you should read everything that she wrote about my flowers and my waistline . She is the devil personified Hahaha but we are a family of "she-devils" anyway so no hard feelings.

Sister Cora, you are beautiful for me and the rest of your Manila Thread family ..so , no matter what tease your sister make we WANT THE PICTURES!!!!!!!

Thank you sister for the vote of confidence. Sige na nga, here's the link: http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLandingSi...93_517518314110

Note: No password is required to access the album, just press "View Slideshow"

happy viewing.... sabay tago <hides>

You are amazing!

Congratulations and best wishes!

[rea 1]

congrats to you ate cora! beautiful pictures for a very beautiful couple

[rea 1]

hi fellow vj'ers!

i had my early medical at SLEC last july 16-17, supposedly i am scheduled on july 30 but i prefer taking it earlier so that my anxiety will be lesser and all i would think about would be my upcoming interview..

i woke up early last monday but the taxi driver don't know where SLEC is located, so i arrived around 8AM..it wasn't easy and not a walk in the park at all! but the step by step procedure the guard gave me when i came in was very helpful plus the guide i got from visajourney..i finished around 5:45 in the afternoon and they asked me to return the next day at 1:30..

so the next day, i arrived at SLEC at exactly 1pm and go directly to the 2nd floor for the vaccination..i was only called for the shots at exactly 2:30! well im afraid of needles but it wasn't as painless as i thought it would be..then they asked me to go at the ground floor and wait for my name to be called..at exactly 3:30 i was called by counter A and they asked for my passport and 2 copies of 2x2 photos and sign some forms..then again..i was asked to wait again..then i was called by quarter to 5 at counter D..the lady asked me some questions about the information i have provided in the forms i filled up on the first day..i think they are confirming that everything written there are correct and accurate...finally she gave my my vaccination record and my x-ray film! yehey!! according to the visajourney, this is a sign that i have passed the medical!! i'm so happy! when i got home i immediately told my fiance about it and he was also happy!!

the waiting is really killing me for those 2 days of medical but nevertheless i gained a lot of friends aside from bien(my vj twin) and jenneth are also there.. it was all worth it because it lessens my anxiety..and most of all to finally be with my one and only love

all i have to prepare and wait now is my interview...

[2_hearts_1_beat 0]

hi fellow vj'ers!

i had my early medical at SLEC last july 16-17, supposedly i am scheduled on july 30 but i prefer taking it earlier so that my anxiety will be lesser and all i would think about would be my upcoming interview..

i woke up early last monday but the taxi driver don't know where SLEC is located, so i arrived around 8AM..it wasn't easy and not a walk in the park at all! but the step by step procedure the guard gave me when i came in was very helpful plus the guide i got from visajourney..i finished around 5:45 in the afternoon and they asked me to return the next day at 1:30..

so the next day, i arrived at SLEC at exactly 1pm and go directly to the 2nd floor for the vaccination..i was only called for the shots at exactly 2:30! well im afraid of needles but it wasn't as painless as i thought it would be..then they asked me to go at the ground floor and wait for my name to be called..at exactly 3:30 i was called by counter A and they asked for my passport and 2 copies of 2x2 photos and sign some forms..then again..i was asked to wait again..then i was called by quarter to 5 at counter D..the lady asked me some questions about the information i have provided in the forms i filled up on the first day..i think they are confirming that everything written there are correct and accurate...finally she gave my my vaccination record and my x-ray film! yehey!! according to the visajourney, this is a sign that i have passed the medical!! i'm so happy! when i got home i immediately told my fiance about it and he was also happy!!

the waiting is really killing me for those 2 days of medical but nevertheless i gained a lot of friends aside from bien(my vj twin) and jenneth are also there.. it was all worth it because it lessens my anxiety..and most of all to finally be with my one and only love

all i have to prepare and wait now is my interview...

congrats to us and to all the others who made it through their medical appointments. miss yah girl!!! i enjoyed being with you and bien even if we didnt have the time to really hang out outside SLEC. hope to meet u again soon.

Edited July 19, 2007 by 2_hearts_1_beat

[ryza 0]

hi fellow vj'ers!

i had my early medical at SLEC last july 16-17, supposedly i am scheduled on july 30 but i prefer taking it earlier so that my anxiety will be lesser and all i would think about would be my upcoming interview..

i woke up early last monday but the taxi driver don't know where SLEC is located, so i arrived around 8AM..it wasn't easy and not a walk in the park at all! but the step by step procedure the guard gave me when i came in was very helpful plus the guide i got from visajourney..i finished around 5:45 in the afternoon and they asked me to return the next day at 1:30..

so the next day, i arrived at SLEC at exactly 1pm and go directly to the 2nd floor for the vaccination..i was only called for the shots at exactly 2:30! well im afraid of needles but it wasn't as painless as i thought it would be..then they asked me to go at the ground floor and wait for my name to be called..at exactly 3:30 i was called by counter A and they asked for my passport and 2 copies of 2x2 photos and sign some forms..then again..i was asked to wait again..then i was called by quarter to 5 at counter D..the lady asked me some questions about the information i have provided in the forms i filled up on the first day..i think they are confirming that everything written there are correct and accurate...finally she gave my my vaccination record and my x-ray film! yehey!! according to the visajourney, this is a sign that i have passed the medical!! i'm so happy! when i got home i immediately told my fiance about it and he was also happy!!

the waiting is really killing me for those 2 days of medical but nevertheless i gained a lot of friends aside from bien(my vj twin) and jenneth are also there.. it was all worth it because it lessens my anxiety..and most of all to finally be with my one and only love

all i have to prepare and wait now is my interview...

hi rea, as you have said if they give you the vaccination record and x-ray is a sign of passed. then what is the sign of not passing? if you dont mind me asking. just curious lol!! thanks in advance

[RonMay 1]

hi rea, as you have said if they give you the vaccination record and x-ray is a sign of passed. then what is the sign of not passing? if you dont mind me asking. just curious lol!! thanks in advance

im not rea but i think i can answer that Q, if they will ask you for another test like; xray (find out positive) or find your blood positive on something, asking you to be back on another day or giving you another sked (4 sputum), and other reasons that may cause delay of your interview especially if you're taking your med close to the interview date... nevertheless it doesnt mean you'll get deny or something... so i think it means you didnt pass "that day" and have to retake again, and when they will forward your passport and med record to the embassy then it means SLEC is done with you and everything is up to the embassy already

[vsmtghdy 2]

hi fellow vj'ers!

i had my early medical at SLEC last july 16-17, supposedly i am scheduled on july 30 but i prefer taking it earlier so that my anxiety will be lesser and all i would think about would be my upcoming interview..

...finally she gave my my vaccination record and my x-ray film! yehey!! according to the visajourney, this is a sign that i have passed the medical!! i'm so happy! when i got home i immediately told my fiance about it and he was also happy!!

all i have to prepare and wait now is my interview...

Congrats Rea!!! And Good Luck on your upcoming interview!

[Skeeter211 2]

I haven't figured out how to post my wedding photos here so please bear with me. I'll figure it out when I find the time. Busy lang talaga. I will also start updating my long-neglected list.

Congratulations!!!!!

Thanks for posting the pictures of the wedding finally. You two look very happy together. Congratulations!!!! I must say I wanted to wait till July 7th for our Vegas wedding also, but Mir was wanting to get it done sooner so she can get her EAD filed and go to work. So bored being at home alone. Anyways...congrats again!

Which hotel that you can recommend me and how long did you get your marriage license? Did you have to make appointments or reservations first...ohhh sooo much questions, sowee. Huhuhu i think we can't make it before July 30, "sayang" hehehe. But we'll still try.

There are many great but reasonable hotels to choose from in Vegas. Depends on how much you want to spend and your taste. You may want to go to www.expedia.com to check them out.

Regarding the marriage license, just show up at the marriage bureau, no appointments required. You can get it in less than 30 minutes at:

Marriage Bureau

201 Clark Avenue

Las Vegas, Nevada 89155-1603

(702) 671-0600

Open daily 8am-12midnight including holidays

Fee: $55

Bring passport or IDs

For more info: http://www.co.clark.nv.us/clerk/marriage_information.htm

Another note about Vegas weddings.....If you are in a hurry to get your CERTIFIED marriage certificate so you can file AOS (like before the fees go up), you might have a problem. The marriage certificate has to be filed and recorded by the chapel first and they have up to 10 days to do that. Our chapel took only a couple of days though to file it. We did not try and pick it up in person, but in the mail it took us about 2 weeks to get it after we sent the request. I'm not sure if you can get it any faster if you go there in person, but unless the chapel files it within a few days and you are still there on your honeymoon, it might be a little tough to get it in person anyway.....assuming you don't live nearby.

Fely and I have finally made it to California.

Congratulations!!!!!

Happy to hear you both made it safe!

Ok....outta here for now!

Scott and Mirasol

[jeng 0]

hi fellow vj'ers!

i had my early medical at SLEC last july 16-17, supposedly i am scheduled on july 30 but i prefer taking it earlier so that my anxiety will be lesser and all i would think about would be my upcoming interview..

...finally she gave my my vaccination record and my x-ray film! yehey!! according to the visajourney, this is a sign that i have passed the medical!! i'm so happy! when i got home i immediately told my fiance about it and he was also happy!!

all i have to prepare and wait now is my interview...

Congrats Rea!!! And Good Luck on your upcoming interview!

Hi Helen,

You have been so very helpful to me during my medical exams and also the rest of the guys here in VJ.

I am still here in manila and wont leave till 3rd week of sept...got my visa in may but m still here..hehehe..because of work, i guess.

by the way, id just like to confirm if it is really required for me to take more shots like RPR ( ithink this is for syphillis) and tetmus? shot/test. My fiance inquired from one of the civil surgeons, accredited by USCIS, from georgia and he is nice to accomodate us withouth getting me through a full medical exam again with him...unlike other surgeons that my fiance talked to, they wanted me to take a full medical and they will give me shots (and charged us!), even if i took it already here...well, the first surgeon is okay even if i will take the shots over here (cheaper here)..however, i really want to confirm if they are really needed since i only had 1 shot of MMR and 1 shot of varicella in SLEC...well, SLEC required me 2 shots of varicella so i need one more...

ur help is very much appreciated..as always...

[dave_ehssa 0]

hi fellow vj'ers!

i had my early medical at SLEC last july 16-17, supposedly i am scheduled on july 30 but i prefer taking it earlier so that my anxiety will be lesser and all i would think about would be my upcoming interview..

...finally she gave my my vaccination record and my x-ray film! yehey!! according to the visajourney, this is a sign that i have passed the medical!! i'm so happy! when i got home i immediately told my fiance about it and he was also happy!!

all i have to prepare and wait now is my interview...

Congrats Rea!!! And Good Luck on your upcoming interview!

Hi Helen,

You have been so very helpful to me during my medical exams and also the rest of the guys here in VJ.

I am still here in manila and wont leave till 3rd week of sept...got my visa in may but m still here..hehehe..because of work, i guess.

by the way, id just like to confirm if it is really required for me to take more shots like RPR ( ithink this is for syphillis) and tetmus? shot/test. My fiance inquired from one of the civil surgeons, accredited by USCIS, from georgia and he is nice to accomodate us withouth getting me through a full medical exam again with him...unlike other surgeons that my fiance talked to, they wanted me to take a full medical and they will give me shots (and charged us!), even if i took it already here...well, the first surgeon is okay even if i will take the shots over here (cheaper here)..however, i really want to confirm if they are really needed since i only had 1 shot of MMR and 1 shot of varicella in SLEC...well, SLEC required me 2 shots of varicella so i need one more...

ur help is very much appreciated..as always...

YEah, other surgeon will try to do the medical exam, they just want to collect money..but when i was in the clinic i insisted not to...coz i know that im done...so...we need to fight for it! heheheeh....u will have TD shots and TB skin test..not the full medical...so..Goodluck girl!