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$59 to fly from Florida to Connecticut!!!! I am still amazed how I found that $59 flight and even more so after experiencing it.  With the current situation, traveling is tough.  I heard a lot of horror experiences from booking websites, and a lot of travelers losing time and money. That's why I want to share this blog with you today.   While out in Florida shopping, I found 2 beautiful Shelli and Guess (really nice and warm winter coat) at $19.99 and $24.99.  If you guys live in Connecticut, NY, NJ, MA, RI or probably even more pricey in the Midwest you know that these winter coats range between $80-$150!!!  Cut the long story short, I left the store sad,until.......SouthWest airlines sent notification for my upcoming trip.  I GET 2 CHECKED BAGGAGE for FREEEEEEE!  Soon as the store opened in the morning, went back the store, Shelli coat is gone, bought Guess then bought an extra bag to fit everything I shopped that I would check in for FREE😆😆😆...

Hi guys, I'm glad to be back and ready to pick up where I left off. Quick recap on my last blog, after my medical exams at St Lukes’ I flew back to Bacolod to wait for the Sputum culture results. I swear that part was the worst in my entire Visa journey!  I was told by the nurse that any day I will get a call or text from the clinic if the culture turns positive!  I then I have to fly back to Manila to start a 6-month medication. Every day I would wake up hoping the phone would not ring and would celebrate if another day’s passed without getting that call.  Through this entire stressful ordeal, I am thankful for my husband’s patience and support! After the medical was cleared, the nurse set up my interview appointment for the following day. Visa interview time!!!!!! I am extremely grateful and lucky to have such an amazing and smart husband, thank you Lord!  He is doing is own research from 10,000 miles away to help even with the smallest details of this journey....

<script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3188061249350659" crossorigin="anonymous"></script> This is the worst day ever!!! After all the medical was done, I was told that my xray shows "suspicious" infiltrates.  The nurse set a 3-day sputum schedule for me. The test is included in the medical fee.  Just make sure though you come early as I met someone who paid extra for sputum for showing up late. Preparation for Day 1 1. Bring the sputum schedule slip 2. Passport 3. Sleep early 4. Don't wear lipstick 5. No breakfast 6.  Don't use mouthwash Note: if there are food particles or other chemicals present on the sample they may ask you to repeat (extra fee). Upon arrival, proceed to the left side of the building where monoblock chairs are lined.  Present your passport and the sputum schedule slip to the guard in exchange of a queue number.  Nothing to worry as th...

We received an Email from NVC about our case being forwarded to the consulate in Manila.  Yipee! It's like seeing sunshine after a month-long rain. My interview appointment was May 14, 2015.  I know for a fact that I can't come to the interview without undergoing the medical exams.  So, I prepared myself and my requirements to start the nerve-wrecking medical exams ever!!!hahaha! These are the things I prepared for the medical: 1. SLEC online registration form filled out and printed a copy. 2. Medical fee of  $245 which u need to pay in peso.  The rate depends on the exchange value provided by USEM. 3. Copy of the interview appointment letter. 4. 4 passport size photo 5. Photocopy of the biographical data of passport. Others: 1. Previous xrays 2. Immunization records Tips: 1. Eat full meal before the medical.  The guard won't allow food inside. 2. Come early.  Around 5:30 - 6:00 am is the best time to be there. 3.  There are num...

So there...I am now officially and lawfully Mrs. Claffey.  It was a simple celebration shared with our families and closest friends. A week after our wedding, my husband flew back in the US and we started the petition. And so this is how we started our journey..... These are the forms and document we submitted to USCIS. Husband: 1. Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative 2. Filing fee (ours was $420. Cheque preferably for easy tracking) 3. Cover Letter ( mention how the relationship started, his employment, list down items included in the package your sending, indicate date and signature. 4. Marriage Certificate (local civil registrar copy is fine if NSO copy is not available) 5. Divorce documents if previously married or Death certificate if deceased 6. Birth Certificate (all pages) or passport (photocopy) 7.  2 Passport size photo (write full name at the back and should be placed in plastic) 8. Form G325-A signed and dated (clip your picture on this form) 9. Pr...