Medical Update

Please refer to the link below

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3218.html

Sending Money to the Philipines

If you are looking for  a cheaper way to send money to the Philippines, you can register to Xoom with the use of my referral link http://refer.xoom.com/a/clk/24q9VC You can send upto $2,999.00 a day for only $5.99 transaction fee. The recipient can get the money in any of the participating outlets:

For Peso transactions may be picked up at:

M. Lhuillier

Banco de Oro

BDO Financial (BDO On-site)

SM Forex (Shoemart)

Cebuana Lhuillier

One Network Bank

Globe GCASH REMIT

and for US Dollar transactions may be picked up at:

M. Lhuillier

Banco de Oro

BDO Financial (BDO On-site)

SM Forex (Shoemart)

Do not Open Your Visa Packet

I am absolutely sure that most of you are too eager to receive your visa packet. Yeah, who would not right? After all, that is the only thing that will make it possible for you and your honeybee to be together finally! and yep, for good!

But here is the catch, DO NOT OPEN YOUR VISA PACKET! Opening your visa packet will get you in trouble ones you reach your POE (Point of Entry to US soil). You only need to get your passport. Just use a blade to get your passport. That's how I got mine.

Don't be to curious as to what is inside the envelope. Those are the same documents that your fiance(ce) sent to file the petition. Nothing extraordinary.

What if its too late, you already opened the packet? Are you gonna just sit until you leave for US? That is a very bad idea. Don't ever take that risk of being refuse of entry. You can call the embassy and tell them what happened. They will have you get back to US Embassy Manila and have your Visa packet  re-sealed  without any fee.

Hotels Near US Embassy Manila and St. Luke's Medical Extension Clinic

There are lots of hotels near US Embassy Manila and St. Luke's that you can choose from. But ofcourse it will still depend on your preferences and budget.

Casa Bocobo Hotel - nice and clean, with wifi and complimentary breakfast.
Address: Jorge Bocobo Street cor. Kalaw Avenue, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Philippines
Telephone : +63 2 526 2937, +63 2 526 4017, +63 2 526 3783
Mobile : +63 917 5538970
Email :info@casabocobo.com.ph
Credits: http://www.casabocobo.com.ph/


Hotel Soriente - Just two blocks away from US Embassy and more or less 10 steps away from St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic
Reservations : 63-2- 525-7304 E-mail: hotelsoriente@yahoo.com
Main Telephone Line : Tel. No: 63-2-524-8345 Fax No.: 63-2-522-3913
Address : 545 corner A. Flores & J. Bocobo St., Ermita, Manila, Philippines
Credits: www.hotelsoriente.com


Bayview Park Hotel Manila
Address: 1118 Roxas Boulevard cor., United Nation Avenue, Manila 1000, Philippines
Credits: http://www.bayviewparkhotel-manila.com/ppc/index.html


Lotus Garden Hotel
Address: 1227 A. Mabini corner Padre Faura Streets Ermita, Manila, Metro Manila, 1000 Philippines
Credits: http://www.lotusgardenhotel-manila.com/ppc/?gclid=CLX7zfOTs74CFYlFMgodm1cA3Q


Miramar Hotel

Address: 1034-36 Roxas Blvd corner UN Avenue, Ermita, Manila. Philippines 1000

Tel. No. (632) 523 4484 to 86 | Fax (632) 526 18 66 | (+63)915-4462115 

Email: reservations@miramarhotel.ph 

Credits: http://www.miramarhotel.ph 

Best Western Hotel La Corona Manila

Address: 1166 M.H. del Pilar corner Arquiza Street, Ermita, Manila 1000, Philippines

Phone Numbers: (632) 524 2631 to 35
Fax Numbers:(632) 525 8268 to 35
Email:reserve@bestwesternhotelmanila.com
Credits: Best Western Hotel La Corona Manila Official Website


Sandico Apartment Hotel 
Address: 1225 M. H. Del Pilar Street Ermita, Metro Manila 1000, Philippines
Tel. No. (632) 523-8180
Telefax (632) 523-8181
Mobile: (+63999) 839-6073
Credits: http://sandicohotel.blogspot.com/


Paragon Tower Hotel
Address: 531 A. Flores St., Ermita Manila, Philippines
Telephone Number: (632) 526-5541 to 47
Fax Number: (632) 526-2679
Email: reservation@paragontowerhotel.com
Credits: http://www.paragontowerhotel.com/home.html


Cherry Blossoms Hotel
Address: #550 Jorge Bocobo Extension, Ermita, Manila, Philippines
Telephone Numbers: (632) 3283251 to 3283254, 310 8837
(632) 708 9901 to 708 9906

Fax Number: (632) 522 4172

For inquiry: cbh@cherryblossomshotel.com.ph

Credits: http://www.cherryblossomshotel.com.ph/

The Southern Cross Hotel Manila
Address: 1125 M. H. Del Pilar St. Ermita, Manila, Philippines  
Telephone: (02)-521-2013
Fax: (02)-525-3031
Cellphone: (+63)9189799867
Credits to the Official Website: www.thesoutherncrosshotelmanila.com
E-mail: thesoutherncrosshotel@gmail.com

UPDATE for CFO

Starting May 15, 2014 applicants need to log on to http://gcp-appointment.cfo.gov.ph/ to secure an appointment. Counselling sessions are  scheduled  based on the Nationality of the Foreign spouse.

Removal of Conditions

Form: http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-751.pdf
Instructions: http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-751instr.pdf
Filing Fee: $590.00 (that includes biometric fee) pay with a check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Now that you have your 2 years GC, its time for you to start gathering documents for your Removal of Conditions.

What are the documents that you can submit when filing for ROC?

-Form I-751
-Copy of GC
-Petitioners and Beneficiary ID
-Joint monthly checking/savings account notice/statements
-Car insurance notices (showing both names)
-Copy of Health insurance (if you are in the list as beneficiary)
-Apartment lease showing both names (to prove joint tenancy) or House Mortgage
-Copies monthly bills (showing both names) such cable, internet, water, electric etc.
-Photos with family and friends
-Copy of Joint Tax Return
-Copy of House Insurance

This are only a few examples of documents which you can submit for your ROC. You can add more documents for as long as both of the Petitioner and beneficiary's name appears on those documents.

Sample Letter If You are Not in the List of House Mortgage

There are situations when the wife is not in the list of house mortgage, if you are one of them and you are about to file for your Removal of Conditions, this sample letter may help you. Because as we all know, during this stage, it is very important for you to prove that you have a bonafide marriage to your US Citizen Spouse.

                                       **********************************************

MARK RANDOLPH STORM
89075 Buttlane Ave
Cranky, TX USA 87945


April 27, 2014

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
USCIS
P.O Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120


RE: My Wife's Name is not on the House Mortgage


Sir/ Madam:


Greetings!

This is to inform your good office, that my wife, MARIA MAKILING STORM is not in the list of my house mortgage liability since the property was acquired when I was still single. I don't want her also to be legally obligated and feel the burden of paying the debt regardless of any circumstances.

I hope that this letter will help her application for Removal of Conditions (ROC) and will serve as a proof that we have a bonafide relationship as a married couple.

Hoping for your kind consideration. Thank you!



Sincerely,



MARK RANDOLPH STORM
Husband of ROC Applicant