BC57
American looking for information about Philippines
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About me
American
Lives in Koronadal, Soccsksargen
Speaks English
Registration: 29 October 2017
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Checklist for leaving and returning to the Philippines. by FindlayMacD
I had a call recently from Bureau of Immigration here in Cagayan De Oro with regard to my application for Motion To Reconsider which was filed in June 2021 as my 3 year stay here would end on August 22nd 2021. My hope was that we could apply for 13a ...
I had a call recently from Bureau of Immigration here in Cagayan De Oro with regard to my application for Motion To Reconsider which was filed in June 2021 as my 3 year stay here would end on August 22nd 2021. My hope was that we could apply ... Read More
Where to deposit US stimulus paper check (Philippines) by sarahw45
Hello everyone! I have just received my paper check in the mail a few weeks ago and am now wondering if anyone knows how I can cash it or somehow deposit it into a bank account here in the Philippines. My parents were able to receive theirs by ...
Landbank is slow at cashing checks. We also have an account at security bank and they cash checks from the US in 8 banking days. So far we have deposited three checks and all cleared and funds available in less than 8 days. Good luck Read More
Where to deposit US stimulus paper check (Philippines) by sarahw45
Hello everyone! I have just received my paper check in the mail a few weeks ago and am now wondering if anyone knows how I can cash it or somehow deposit it into a bank account here in the Philippines. My parents were able to receive theirs by ...
Open a Security Bank account. They process checks in 8 banking days. I have deposited three checks with them and it never took longer than 8 banking days. Good luck. Read More
Applying for social security while living in the Philippines by Sumomaster2004
Has anyone applied for their social security while living in the Philippines? What requirements did they ask for and how long did it take for them to approve it?
I applied while in the PH. I sent the Manila embassy an email three months prior to my 62nd birthday. They sent me an email with a date and time that someone would call for an interview. For my call the person just confirmed my personal information ... Read More
Opening a online bank account by Sumomaster2004
Anyone have any advice on opening an online bank account that will accept direct deposit from US? Then i can transfer my money to my bank account here in PI. Like deposits from IRS.
There was a post on a forum last year that definitely helped me out getting a US account online. Go to American Citizen Abroad, you sign up for $70 and this enables you to sign up for a account with State Department Federal Credit Union. I have my ... Read More
Covid Vaccine Followup by Enzyte Bob
My wife had her covid vaccine one month ago, I had my shot two weeks ago at different vaccine centers. We both are sick with the same symptoms. What we have. (1) constant high fever topping out at 39.8 for almost one week. (2) constant coughing ...
I got my J&J jab the other day and I had the typical side effects that they tell you about. I had a slight fever, felt tired, minor headache, and slight temperature rise. After the jab i started to feel some of the effects about six hours later, ... Read More
4 month tourist visa, ACR I card renewal total 8,531.00 Php's by scott1953
Went for my 4 month tourist Visa extension and renewed my ACR I card for another year yesterday at BI office in CDO. Fees for the 4 month extension totaled 3,140.00 Php's. Renew the I card for 1 year was 2,391.00 Php's. What surprised me ...
The express lane charge is your typical Philippine scam. I don't think there is really an express lane. I've been to the BI enough to realize that I'm put behind others that were before me and they aren't seniors. I rather see the BI ... Read More
Draw your own conclusion by Enzyte Bob
In our household four of us received the Sinovac Vaccine at for different times at four different locations. Three of us has contracted Covid-19
Well for me I will never take any vaccine made by China or Russia, it's just not going to happen. I'm holding out for the better vaccines to make their way to our Province/City. Read More
PHIL POST PHILIPPINES by alankno74
HI , JUST WONDERED ANYONE OUT THERE HAD PROBLEMS WITH PHIL POST ? MY PACKAGE FROM UK POSTED 28 TH AUGUST !!! STILL NOT HERE .....
HI , JUST WONDERED ANYONE OUT THERE HAD PROBLEMS WITH PHIL POST ? MY PACKAGE FROM UK POSTED 28 TH AUGUST !!! STILL NOT HERE .....I could go on RANT about Phlpost that would take be at least a week to type up, but why bother. Read More
Maximum Continuous Stay using Tourist Visas? by lukestevens1233
Hi everyone, My name is Luke. I am here on a tourist visa that I have been getting extensions on for the past year and a half. Does anybody know how long you can stay in the Philippines on a tourist visa using this method of getting extensions? To ...
About the "Onward" ticket..................authorities never asked me if I had an "Onward" ticket, but I did have one in my bag......a cheap flight out of the Philippines approx 12 months from now.......it can be used more than ... Read More
Where to deposit US treasury cheque in PH by ririd9705
Hi! I just received my 2nd stimulus cheque this april and i was wondering if there’s anybody who has been deposited theirs here in the Philippines. What banks can you suggest to deposit mine, i got my $600 and also i tried in eastwest bank and ...
We opened a security bank account last year and didn't need any proof of remittance. It was just a pesos savings account. They do process foreign checks in 8 banking days. I've deposited two checks and the funds were available in 8 banking ... Read More
Where to deposit US stimulus paper check (Philippines) by sarahw45
Hello everyone! I have just received my paper check in the mail a few weeks ago and am now wondering if anyone knows how I can cash it or somehow deposit it into a bank account here in the Philippines. My parents were able to receive theirs by ...
When I said the checks cleared I meant they were available in my account within 7 days to use. I didn't have to wait to use the money in 30 days or more like all of the over banks. Read More
Where to deposit US stimulus paper check (Philippines) by sarahw45
Hello everyone! I have just received my paper check in the mail a few weeks ago and am now wondering if anyone knows how I can cash it or somehow deposit it into a bank account here in the Philippines. My parents were able to receive theirs by ...
If you open an account at Security Bank they clear checks from the US in 8 banking days. I have deposited two checks with them and both cleared in 7 banking days. Good luck. Read More
ACR I-card instruction list #2 by BC57
Hi, I never see when someone post the documents needed for the ACR I-card that they ever mention #2 which says, Certified true copy issued by the Records Section of the Board of Commissioners(BOC)’s Order granting the visa (for internal ...
When they give you a temporary 13A you will receive this item 2. You need first to apply to 13A and then for ACR not the oppositeGeolefrench, thanks so much for clarify that. I have asked that so many times in different forums and you are the first ... Read More
ACR I-card instruction list #2 by BC57
Hi, I never see when someone post the documents needed for the ACR I-card that they ever mention #2 which says, Certified true copy issued by the Records Section of the Board of Commissioners(BOC)’s Order granting the visa (for internal ...
You dont need ACR card for a Balikbayan visaHi, I'm applying for my 13a visa along with the ACR I-card. I need the ACR card to open a bank account and buy a vehicle. Item #2 on the ACR checklist doesn't make sense. I don't think they ... Read More