PNodens
American expat in the Philippines
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Lives in Tagaytay, Calabarzon
Registration: 03 November 2021
13a Visa Process I experienced 2022 Manilla by PNodens
I know there is another post about the process of applying for a 13a visa but I just did this week and since my experience was vastly different I decided to start an updated thread. This will be a bit long.So before going to immigration here is ...
@Andy_1963 Thank you for adding your experience to this post. It is good to know the current process for TRV to PRV as I will be doing that soon also. Read More
Online Marriges in Utah by Enzyte Bob
I don't know if the available of online marriages in Utah can be considerate a loophole. But online marriages available in Utah soon will attract a panacea of interest and use. [b] But it certainly will be drawing attraction to Utah as being a ...
It is one of the supporting documents for a report of marriage. Basically certificate of no marriage to prove you can be married as far as the Philippines sees it. It takes the place of the court records you mentioned. Read More
Online Marriges in Utah by Enzyte Bob
I don't know if the available of online marriages in Utah can be considerate a loophole. But online marriages available in Utah soon will attract a panacea of interest and use. [b] But it certainly will be drawing attraction to Utah as being a ...
@Larry Fisher You will need to file the report of marriage at the consulate in san Fransico for the marriage and it can all be done via mail. As cenomar, certificate of no marriage, we got that from the Philippines so it will not show a record of a ... Read More
Amazon Now Has Free Shipping To The Philippines by Enzyte Bob
I received this email today. Orders over $49 may qualify for free shipping. Things you must do when ordering.(1)聽Set delivery address to Philippines.(2) Qualified items by Amazon will display "Free Shipping To Philippines" by item price.(3) ...
So just received my first order with Amazon's new free shipping. Arrived in 6 days, total fees at check out came to $9 on a few hundred in clothing. All in all, I was happy with the service, and many items that I had decided to go without due to ... Read More
Online Marriges in Utah by Enzyte Bob
I don't know if the available of online marriages in Utah can be considerate a loophole. But online marriages available in Utah soon will attract a panacea of interest and use. [b] But it certainly will be drawing attraction to Utah as being a ...
You could follow the route I did and enter on a tourist visa(9A), I would double check if Visa on Arrivals are being used again. Once you are in the country you can extend the tourist visa for up to 6 months at a time and you will also get an ACR on ... Read More
Online Marriges in Utah by Enzyte Bob
I don't know if the available of online marriages in Utah can be considerate a loophole. But online marriages available in Utah soon will attract a panacea of interest and use. [b] But it certainly will be drawing attraction to Utah as being a ...
You should contact the consulate in San Francisco, CA to file a report of marriage. You will need the original marriage certificate but the directions are on the consulate website. Read More
Online Marriges in Utah by Enzyte Bob
I don't know if the available of online marriages in Utah can be considerate a loophole. But online marriages available in Utah soon will attract a panacea of interest and use. [b] But it certainly will be drawing attraction to Utah as being a ...
@wleroy1966聽For a CR/IR visa to the US there still has to be proof of a bonafide relationship, so yes you would need to meet somewhere first before applying to enter the US I think. Just a marriage without proof of a physical meeting will raise ... Read More
13a Visa Process I experienced 2022 Manilla by PNodens
I know there is another post about the process of applying for a 13a visa but I just did this week and since my experience was vastly different I decided to start an updated thread. This will be a bit long.So before going to immigration here is ...
So today I finished this process so here is the update I said I would post:So we ran into one minor glitch in the entire process and had delays due to holidays and the new Presidential Administration coming in but there are only two important issues ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
@mikePanglao聽I have done all my immigration items myself. My tourist ACR required two trips to an immigration field office I think about 2 weeks apart. It was a quick process both times and not much of a hassle. Read More
13a Visa Process I experienced 2022 Manilla
I know there is another post about the process of applying for a 13a visa but I just did this week and since my experience was vastly different I decided to start an updated thread. This will be a bit long.So before going to immigration here is ... Read More
Travel TO Philippines FROM USA by Erwendo1
Finally almost time to depart for the Philippine and to marry my sweet finace'. Now, at the last moment I'm wondering what ALL of the required documents are in order to enter. I know of some of it via my travel agent, but I just don't ...
Safe travels both of you. Read More
Beverage of Choice vs Cost by Enzyte Bob
Yesterday we shopped at Lander's. I usually don't pay attention to the price, I buy what I want. Beverages: 3 lbs of Columbia Dark Roast Ground Coffee 1199.75 php, but 1 Liter of Absolut Vodka only 799.75 php. [b]Guess I'll drink Bloody ...
My family here gives me different local coffees. Current is a Pahimis blend from Amadeo and I always have either Folgers or Dunkin on hand if I get a bad batch of beans. Read More
Online Marriges in Utah by Enzyte Bob
I don't know if the available of online marriages in Utah can be considerate a loophole. But online marriages available in Utah soon will attract a panacea of interest and use. [b] But it certainly will be drawing attraction to Utah as being a ...
Hi does anyone know if the PI recognizes the virtual/online marriage certificates? ThanksThose from Utah are normal certificates and say nothing about the format of marriage, so they are accepted. Mine was filed with PSA and we have an official PSA ... Read More
Online Marriges in Utah by Enzyte Bob
I don't know if the available of online marriages in Utah can be considerate a loophole. But online marriages available in Utah soon will attract a panacea of interest and use. [b] But it certainly will be drawing attraction to Utah as being a ...
I have done the online marriage and now reside in Dumaguete. The only way I am here is because I filed the Report of Marriage in order to apply for 9a visa. It takes 3 months for the PSA marriage certificate to be ready. Once I have that in my ... Read More
Amazon Global Shipping by Enzyte Bob
My old TV earphones have seen better days, duct tape can't fix everything. I've searched Shopee & Lazada for what I want. My current headset has a charging station for the headset, so no batteries are needed for the charging station or ...
I have used Amazon global previously to ship to my wife before I moved here. It was door to door but had a few other things to be aware of. They estimate all import fees and they have always been high on mine which means you get a refund back after ... Read More
Old Dog New Tricks by Enzyte Bob
I came across an interesting video which mentioned an on line marriage from Utah for $1600, this was part of a topic recently. The video is by: "Paul in the Philippines old dog new tricks" on You Tube, he is from Valencia. The video was a ...
I did also and paid way less than 1600. Been in the Philippines since September. Second trip since we were married last year and staying this time. Read More
Online Marriges in Utah by Enzyte Bob
I don't know if the available of online marriages in Utah can be considerate a loophole. But online marriages available in Utah soon will attract a panacea of interest and use. [b] But it certainly will be drawing attraction to Utah as being a ...
The best path is to file your report of marriage with the PSA. It takes about 6 months to receive a true PSA copy of your marriage certificate but, in my case time may vary, in a few weeks, you will receive a completed request that has all the PSA ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
I called the Embassy again this morning asking precisely about Utah marriage. The lady answered quickly that online marriage are not recognized by the Philippines governemnt. Now, dont get me wrong i was just trying to make sure. There is no one ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
I suggest anyone thinking about virtual marriages does their research. While it works I do not think it is the right option for everyone. If we had not already taken many steps for our wedding in the Philippines I would not have done this. We had ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Yes I do. Actually I am on my second since our marriage last year. As I just return in September. I stated above I am not posting legal documents here as no one should for personal safety. I do not care if you believe me and would not even have ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Ok I am not going to post any legal documents here but let's me see if I can simplify this for you. Utah, a state in the USA, allows online marriages. They are treated like every other marriage in Utah. You receive the same marriage license as ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
My wife and I actually did the virtual wedding thing as a way for me to get into the country last year. It was not our first choice but it allowed us to have the ceremony we planned here also even if it was just for show at that point. Our marriage ... Read More
What VPN are you using? by Enzyte Bob
A little background, I use Panda Dome Antivirus software (free). They also include a VPN, 150 Mb per day free. Until recently their free VPN showed my location in the US. Now it shows as the Philippines, for me that defeats the reasons I used ...
I use express VPN it works on Hulu, Disney, ESPN, and of course netflix. Fails on amazon prime video. Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Hello, My wife, from the Philippines, and I, from the US, Just settled in Dasmarinas. Basically, as she has been an OFW and I have only been here for work we are just looking for help navigating issues that arise and meeting new people. Read More