Manila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

[David-and-Mae 15]

I was also advised by other people that once I get there to stop converting too much coz I might not eat or buy anymore lol.

Hehe, funny you would say that. Sometimes I don't eat anymore when I'm not real hungry to save money.

My son and I share one order of food most of the time since the serving size here is super-duper big. Good for 2-3 persons tapos ang soda free refill pa. Yesterday, we ate at a fastfood. My husband's food bill was $8 while me and my son just shared one meal (chicken teriyaki) for $6 (and that's for the two of us na). Good for 3 persons halos but my son and I finished them all para hindi sayang. Maraming nagugutom sa Philippines, nakaka-guilty pag nagtapon ng food.

Whenever we eat at fastfood like McDo, my husband usually order kiddie meal for me since I am small and cannot eat much. Sometimes we share on one hamburger and fries because we're both frugal about our finances and we don't want to waste food.

And oh, one of the problems I have encountered is shopping clothes for myself because the smallest size I could find is still big and too loose for me. My husband's very conservative and he doesn't like the clothes that I brought with me. He said I am not in the Philippines now so no too tight, spaghetti straps/tube tops for me anymore. I'm still trying to get used to my "transformation" (read: manang look ). The clothes he bought are not so bad... it's just I'm not used to covering my skin. Oh well...

--Mae

[dj1206 0]

hahaha. It's so fun reading your posts! I will bring all the clothes I can bring!

[StarProg 0]

Hi, I have a chance to post today because I'm visiting my mom and Fely's not here. She's still at home tending to her garden.

Anyway concerning prices, Fely and I visit the thrift shops and yard sales, and get great bargains on some very nice clothing. She came here with 1/2 suitcase of clothes, and already has several jackets and blouses and way too many slippers and shoes, and it cost us maybe $25 so far. We also get stuff to sell on eBay (just sold a book for $79, only paid 50 cents for it).

As for food, we don't eat out much. Fely spends $3 on vegetables at our local farmer's market, and added to rice they seem to last her a week.

[LuzyC 0]

SISTER LUZ!!! I'm still here!!! Please PM me your home phone number. Pwede ba magpa-home service sa iyo? hehehe

Sis..it sez your inbox is full..I send you Gary's CP no.# instead of my landline eh..(nasanay kasi ako na yun ang tinatawagan when I'm still here in PI).I will give you the landline number as soon as you delete some of your messages.Thankee !

[spidergirl 0]

hahaha. It's so fun reading your posts! I will bring all the clothes I can bring!

I shop at the kids section most of the time and im sticking on shorts and skirts because i can't find jeans or pants that will fit me even in kids section.

[vsmtghdy 2]

hahaha. It's so fun reading your posts! I will bring all the clothes I can bring!

I shop at the kids section most of the time and im sticking on shorts and skirts because i can't find jeans or pants that will fit me even in kids section.

You got that right. When we bought shoes here, they gave me the kiddie size of 3 or 4 because they can't find one in the ladies section that will have my size. And when we shop for a shirt at Harley's shop, I'm glad they have my size, it's either XS or S, but it fits me well. Good thing there are shops here that have smaller sizes= XS/S. But I had my suits tailored made in the Philippines before I went here just to be sure.

[joemaria 0]

hahaha. It's so fun reading your posts! I will bring all the clothes I can bring!

I shop at the kids section most of the time and im sticking on shorts and skirts because i can't find jeans or pants that will fit me even in kids section.

You got that right. When we bought shoes here, they gave me the kiddie size of 3 or 4 because they can't find one in the ladies section that will have my size. And when we shop for a shirt at Harley's shop, I'm glad they have my size, it's either XS or S, but it fits me well. Good thing there are shops here that have smaller sizes= XS/S. But I had my suits tailored made in the Philippines before I went here just to be sure.

It's so funny we both have same experiences. My husband is fondly shopping me clothes and always say he cant find my right sizes. Clothes here are way too big for me so we went to Dilliards and other shopping malls to check their "petite sizes" but sad to say its still kinda loose, lol!

When it comes to food, you're not alone Mae, i order happy meal of Mc Do too, and when it is a buffet (eat-all-u-can) i get a tablespoon of each dishes to try. Now im not suprised why people here are obese, and one thing i miss is having cash on my hand coz i use debit/credit cards here ...hehehe!

[LuzyC 0]

[jeng 0]

Do I need to have my medical certificate from my private doctor notarized? This is regarding the other doze of varicella vaccine that was required of me.

Thanks.

[KC♥MP 0]

Hello guys. I have a question about DS forms.Should i fill up the ones included in the packet 4 using a typewriter?Or should i fill them out online?I'm just confused why are they sending complete set of forms if they also have a requirement that it should be dowloaded.Also, if it should be filled out online, what about the DS form validated by BPI at the back?Should i go ahead and fill the information using the typewriter?

[Chantel 0]

Hello guys. I have a question about DS forms.Should i fill up the ones included in the packet 4 using a typewriter?Or should i fill them out online?I'm just confused why are they sending complete set of forms if they also have a requirement that it should be dowloaded.Also, if it should be filled out online, what about the DS form validated by BPI at the back?Should i go ahead and fill the information using the typewriter?

in the DS 156 as what others told me, you need to download online for the bar code. DS 157 use what is included on your packet 4, it can be hand written, typewritten or download.......

as for me I downloaded online and if there are some Q's that won't fit in the space provided I used pen

[vsmtghdy 2]

Do I need to have my medical certificate from my private doctor notarized? This is regarding the other doze of varicella vaccine that was required of me.

Thanks.

No need to have it notarized, as long as the medical certificate have a "letter heading" with the name of the Doctor and his License number, and of course, signed by the doctor.

[joemaria 0]

Hi guys!

I need help...yesterday i received my NOA1 for my AOS the prob is my middlename is not included , is it ok?! or should i inform the USCIS about it?!

[jerrylee 0]

2 questions for everyone...

1) Changing US address after arrival on a K1 visa...who to notify and how?

2) X-Rays from SLEC...accidentally left at sisters house in Manila, do we need to get them sent here or can we just get new ones here?

[john_and_marlene 162]

2 questions for everyone...

1) Changing US address after arrival on a K1 visa...who to notify and how?

2) X-Rays from SLEC...accidentally left at sisters house in Manila, do we need to get them sent here or can we just get new ones here?

1) Use your new address when you submit the I-485

2) You won't need the X-ray