I-129F February 2018 Filer

[BJ & Christine 1,392]

6 hours ago, H and Cris said:

Thanks for the comment TB,

Let me go more in depth. The cheapest and quickest flights route to NYC/JFK from Manila, if your destination is the eastern U.S. I have looked at LAX, DFW, SFO, and ATL as Points of Entry but they all seem to not be cost effective or time effective.

I have attached a pic from google flights web site. Random dates to Newark.

 

1 thing I can tell u is this. Flying mid week is cheaper. And tbh 836 for round trip flight is pretty good price. Since u wouldn't need the return leg of the flight, just call and cancel that portion of the flight.

[H and Cris 29]

3 hours ago, BJ & Christine said:

I have attached a pic from google flights web site. Random dates to Newark.

 

1 thing I can tell u is this. Flying mid week is cheaper. And tbh 836 for round trip flight is pretty good price. Since u wouldn't need the return leg of the flight, just call and cancel that portion of the flight.

Thanks BJ and C,

I have researched so many POE and legs options and I still keep finding JFK as the best option for POE. Airlines such as PAL, China Airlines, Cathay, EVA, and others offer many flexible date and destination options with minimal layovers. PAL even offers nonstop flights to JFK from MNL. But you never know. A flight could pop up anytime that works better so we will see how it all plays out. I appreciate everyones input.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

6 hours ago, misken said:

The only problem with this one is that because the two legs are separate tickets, if you get held up at POE due to secondary or any other delays, you might not be able to get a refund on the second leg if you miss the flight. So if you do do this, ensure that you have plenty of time to make the connection, factoring unforeseen delays in immigration, customs, and security.

That is a consideration. I suggest at least a 4 hour layover if this will be the POE. Also, having flight insurance can help in a delayed flight. Your right nothing is for sure.  

[Greenbaum 12,259]

14 minutes ago, H and Cris said:

Thanks BJ and C,

I have researched so many POE and legs options and I still keep finding JFK as the best option for POE. Airlines such as PAL, China Airlines, Cathay, EVA, and others offer many flexible date and destination options with minimal layovers. PAL even offers nonstop flights to JFK from MNL. But you never know. A flight could pop up anytime that works better so we will see how it all plays out. I appreciate everyones input.

Those are GREAT prices. I just booked my wife from RDU to MNL and it was $1,300. I hope those rates are around when you need to book your flight. I have found that It's cheaper to fly to MNL then it is to fly from MNL especially on PAL.

[Jen&Cal 85]

12 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Those are GREAT prices. I just booked my wife from RDU to MNL and it was $1,300. I hope those rates are around when you need to book your flight. I have found that It's cheaper to fly to MNL then it is to fly from MNL especially on PAL.

My fiancee will be flying into JFK from Manchester and then to RDU (: 

 

We are hoping to book the first flight we can after we receive the K1 - prices seem around $1,100

So expensive !! 

[BJ & Christine 1,392]

19 minutes ago, Jennifer W said:

My fiancee will be flying into JFK from Manchester and then to RDU (: 

 

We are hoping to book the first flight we can after we receive the K1 - prices seem around $1,100

So expensive !! 

FYI if flying from England to the states try faregeek. My fiancé booked her up coming fligh for £445. They r by far the cheapest we have found. She's used them every time coming here. Flights from Man to USA either go thru Frankfurt or Newark using united airlines. 

Edited July 25, 2018 by BJ & Christine

[Ambra 36]

Hello everyone!

 

As we are talking about flights..I am a February filer, NOA2 should be around the first week of September. I'd like my POE to be on the first week of December, that gives me more or less 3 months to have my VISA after NOA2. I was considering buying my flight as soon as I schedule my interview, would you dare doing that or am I risking too much?

 

Thanks!!

[T_P 872]

2 minutes ago, Ambra said:

Hello everyone!

 

As we are talking about flights..I am a February filer, NOA2 should be around the first week of September. I'd like my POE to be on the first week of December, that gives me more or less 3 months to have my VISA after NOA2. I was considering buying my flight as soon as I schedule my interview, would you dare doing that or am I risking too much?

 

Thanks!!

It is risky. If you really want to do that, think about travel insurance. Personally I wouldnt do that. 

[hannahraeroxs 55]

When my fiance flys over after he gets his k1 visa, does he buy a one way or round trip? 

[BJ & Christine 1,392]

17 minutes ago, Ambra said:

Hello everyone!

 

As we are talking about flights..I am a February filer, NOA2 should be around the first week of September. I'd like my POE to be on the first week of December, that gives me more or less 3 months to have my VISA after NOA2. I was considering buying my flight as soon as I schedule my interview, would you dare doing that or am I risking too much?

 

Thanks!!

I'll be using air miles so for me it's not a big deal at all. I don't have to plan on any date. When she's ready I'll book the flight. 

Just now, hannahraeroxs said:

When my fiance flys over after he gets his k1 visa, does he buy a one way or round trip? 

Buy whatever is cheapest. Sometimes round cheap is cheaper. Make sure u cancel the return flight tho.

 

[hannahraeroxs 55]

4 minutes ago, BJ & Christine said:

I'll be using air miles so for me it's not a big deal at all. I don't have to plan on any date. When she's ready I'll book the flight. 

Buy whatever is cheapest. Sometimes round cheap is cheaper. Make sure u cancel the return flight tho.

 

Will the immigration officer be suspicious if he has a return flight? Or vise versa?

 

[T_P 872]

1 minute ago, hannahraeroxs said:

Will the immigration officer be suspicious if he has a return flight? Or vise versa?

 

No, I did the same and never showed up to the way back flight. It was cheaper that way.

[hannahraeroxs 55]

1 minute ago, T_P said:

No, I did the same and never showed up to the way back flight. It was cheaper that way.

Good to know! Thank you!

[T_P 872]

Just now, hannahraeroxs said:

Good to know! Thank you!

Just so you know, once in US territory I even tried to call the airline to let them know I would not take my flight back and they said they were ok with it. They wouldnt cancel or anything....

[Ambra 36]

28 minutes ago, BJ & Christine said:

I'll be using air miles so for me it's not a big deal at all. I don't have to plan on any date. When she's ready I'll book the flight. 

Buy whatever is cheapest. Sometimes round cheap is cheaper. Make sure u cancel the return flight tho.

 

Well, I wish I had air miles too but I don't and I am a 27years old on a budget so...it's a thug life lol