Would u go to live in the phillippines if u were me?

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i go loony

Well, either Philippines or other countries, I might not be there if the future is not certain. You might get hired in a company but the salary is not expected to be as high as what you recieve in the US.

Steve C

Be realistic. If you go there, and are not with the money to take care of yourself, you are stuck there. and no right minded stranger is going to send a gal, in a strange country, the big bucks for a ticket to the USA,,because it smell like pure con game. If you want to work there,,plan on making about 50 cents per hour,,max, about a dollar an hour! seriously,,, you will live very,very, very poorly. I had a home there, with a girlfreind.. I know the Phils, the poverty, the culture, and the country. In fact, I hope to go back, in July. I also fully expect to spend every winter there, starting in four years. I even carry Phil Pesos, in my wllet, because it is a comfort to me, even here in America. If you go there,,expect a culture shock, beyond belief. Expect dysentary, ALL the time, becuase the American stomach, can not drink the water there.If you want water,,get it from a bottle, or do with out.
on the other hand,,you can get a livable house, for as little as 60 usd a month,,but,, expect him to have you living with his realatives, in a big extended family, with little, or zero privacy, and anything you have, is theirs,,,simple as that. I very highly recomend, you go there on a passport,,,for three weeks max,,,visit, come home.. have the round trip ticket paid for. have some money,,( and expect his family to have a million stories, to get you to part with every last penny.) I try to go there about once a year,,,if you save, and have a round trip ticket, to co-incide with mine,,we might tavel together, so I can protect you, for the trip, and check on you, when I am in the area, and make sure you get back to the airport.
I am really worried bout you making many bad mistakes.
Feel free to write to me, at pinoysunrise2001@yahoo.com ,if you wish to see how mant Philipinos live,, I have pictures,,lots of them. I also have a lot of safety tps for you. Magandang Umaga,,Steve Crane, Arkansas, USA

fatbiguglytoad

If you're going to the Philippines for him I hope he's worth it. Especially if you don't have money to be able to return to the US.

You'll need a working visa and an employer if you're not going to marry him to be able to stay in the Philippines. I think you'll have difficulties making and saving money working in the Philippines except if you have a "top" position.

If you have relatives who will be able to support you that would be your best solution.

My suggestion is that you two don't get married yet. It is easier for him to get back into the US (after 5 years) on a fiance visa. And then get married when you get back to the US in 5 years.

In the mean time you can try spending some time together in the Philippines, gather proof that you really are in a serious relationship for the immigration officers (love letters, photos, etc). Just make sure you have financial support to get you back to the US.

You could always work in a call center. They are popular in the Philippines and they always need english speaking call center agents.

ssangyongs

follow your heart darling....sometimes we have to sacrifice for our loved ones. who knows you'll like philippines more than california. just give it a try

MJ M

Just to correct someone's knowledge about the divorce in the Phil. The law says that a Filipino citizen cannot divorce and in certain circumstances allowed to file for an annulment... BUT if you married a foreign nationals who's country allows divorce, then by all means that foreign national is entitled for a divorce if he/she wishes to.... but can only be filed in her/his country and not in the Philippines. Back to the question....... If you're in doubt then I strongly advise not to do it. Aside from that, if you're not a degree holder, your chances of getting hired over there is very slim....even for a salesperson they require of max 2 years in college or University..... some says to work in call centres as long as you can speak english fluently.... but the cost of living there is too expensive (in Peso), what you earn in a week in US, is a month pay for someone is the Phil. Like some the guy says, if you're willing to wait for 5 years.... just go there for a vacation and if you find out he's really the right one for you.... you can always get married... then get back to US and secure a full time job so that as soon as his 5 year term expires, you're ready to sponsor him back to US.
BTW, not all parts of the Phil is stinky and poor.... not sure where this person went but it makes me wonder why he's always going back there if he percieves or thinks that Phil. is very very poor, stinky, full cons and etc... etc....
All the best...

Lola

the ban after deportation is 10 years and you did not specify really why he was deported. i have a relative that was deported after 911 and was barred to come back afer ten yrs. his wife (wasn't deported) and daughter (american citizen) decided to go back with him to live in Manila. everytime i go home, his wife will ask for my help to find ways for them to come back. they had a hard time of finding jobs and when they did, it's not even enough for their basic needs (both are professionals). the wife without her telling me has regretted going back home for she can see no future for them there. you know that laws in the U.S. changes , for politicians here always think of ways to improve immigration which is one of the big problem in the U.S. so don't think of only 5 yrs before he can come back. this is your future. think of what is best for you. you can help your fiancee if you stay for you will face a lot of options. think of all your options and i'm wishing you the best. good luck!!!

tisya

stay home....if you have doubt as you said..dont!

annika

Its not really that bad to live in the Philippines... It depends on the area where you are i guess like in any other countries... Just make sure he's marrying you because he loves you not just using you to get a greencard or whatever...

What made you say you wont have funds on your own? Are you under graduate? Did he tell you that he wont allow you to work? You can work as a call center agent, salary is high and they accept undergrads... only requirement is fluency in English and there's a lot of call centers in Metro Manila (hope he's from Manila) and save your salary and not spend too much on shopping, clubbing, etc... Make sure you have enough money in the bank and forget about the money so you will not be tempted to use it so when the time comes, you have the money to buy ticket... Or if you have money now, keep it and do not let your guy know about that money... Get married in US coz ther's no divorce in the Philippines!

Galbi

thats too risky so.. nope

like to help

Why not stay home, work hard, save enough money for an extended holiday there (very cheap for everything) and visit. Then you can make an informed decision based on what you see not what other people tell you.
Personally I love the Philippines and may one day go to live there myself for a while especially Cebu. I am from Australia so it was very different for me when I visitied there as well. There is a lot of poverty because there is no welfare system there, however there are a lot of wealth people in the Philippines also. You would probably have trouble getting work though so make sure you don't go until you have a return ticket and some money to spend.
If your fiance is going to be there for at least 5 years, it will give you more than enough time to save some money and decide whether this relationship can survive the tough times.
Good luck and look at this as an opportunity not a bad thing.

byd

I wouldnt do anythin of the sort

jasmine

stay there.... it's very difficult to find someone to sponsor you so you could return home...

DC Fanatic

the same situation I suppose it were the other way around... a Filipina follows his white fiance to the U.S.A, then things don't work out, etc. etc.

you can't really be sure i suppose. for one, being a fiance to someone is a lot different than being a wife to someone. but i would also agree with you... never act on a doubtful conscience... St. Thomas Aquinas said that.

tsunade

duh...............yes Philippines is more fun than living in any other country like usa

g0inh0me

i would say dont do it..but if you do..u really need to plan out your financial situation... you need to figure out how you are going to make money when you are in the philippines...ive heard that filipino americans that come over to the philippines thbecause they think its that easy since the american dollar is worth a lot there. but actually, since they dont have a plan,, spend like crazy, and invest in the wrong things, the money will leave your pocket fast. so you really need to make a plan and once you have one, stick with it, otherwise it will be much harder once you are there without a plan. good luck!

sansrival

Philippine economic situation is too tough now! I dont think somebody will give you your ticket back home. You have to sweat it out!

hotty

dont go anywhere stay in home.

sivracious

i have not read all the other answers, but my thinking is all on love, if you love him and he loves you, then stay together. my fiancee is from the philippines and should be able to leave soon. but if for some reason she could not come here to be with me in the U.S. for more than 1 yr and a half, i think i'd go there to stay with her definetly if for 5 yrs. this is because we really do love each other so much. butif i was not certain about our love i'd think twice. since i am certain then i would spend the year and half saving all of my money,
i'd get rid of any bills i have here first just to save every dime possible, and then i'd use that money to get a start in the philippines with housing and a job. maybe you have some college degree? if so find an american company to work for there. you'd make good money. good luck

NONAME

you love him do everything you can for him.
or stay home apply for fiance visa.you will need love letters that he wrote or you wrote to him. finacial support if you sent him money,gifts.

fakebobjones

Don't do it....although it is worth noting that you (in theory) cannot buy a one-way ticket. You cannot enter the Philippines unless you have a return ticket.

Why was he deported? If he was caught living in the states without a visa,no big deal. On the other hand, if it was for a crime, you may want to think twice.

Where in the Philippines? A city or in the provinces? What type of job will he hold? What is your educational/job background? What will you do to fill your days, knowing that you likely cannot work here? What do your friends and family think?

Rev R

DON'T DO IT!
First of all you have too much doubt about him and your relationship.
Someone said $1.00 per hour, way off...even teachers here only make about 10,000pesos per month (about $.200.00) your average worker here in cebu only makes less than $6.00 per day and that can be a 10 to 12 hour day.
A Family income of less than $100.00 per month is common.
YOU as a forigner would never get a regular job here for several reasons...
1. Even though most people speak some sort of english you can not (I assume) speak Filipino, or Cebuano or any other Filipino Dialect.
2. With so many out of work locals you would never be hired people with 4 year degrees work as house helpers and sales girls/boys.
3. Your age is against you here it is not illegal to hire Young (under 25) good looking girls/boys leaving people in your age group desperate to find a job (anything to be able to eat).
4. You would become bitter toward the people here, your boyfriend and anybody else who would not feel sorry for you and send you help.
5. If your boyfriend drinks, smokes, gambles, or even thinks about cheating on you once you get here and living poorly it all goes up by 90% due to idelness, boardum and depression.
6. If you love him and he loves you, visit when you have the money and wait for his time to be up and able to come to the U.S. then come here marry him and file for him go to the U.S. which right now will be (at least) one year. who knows what it will be in 10.

Endanger

Your situation is a bit complicated. It's better to seek a legal advice.
Good luck.

jojo j

depends a lot on what he's being deported for if he has a criminal record or involved in drugs then you can forget the 5 years he's not coming back. 5 years maybe before he's eligible to come back. Now use your head do you think they are going to admit someone they deported when so many other productive law abiding people are waiting to enter. Ask the viewers on here if they ever heard of someone being deported then allowed re-entry I haven't. Because he's eligible doesn't mean its going to happen

*hollywood star*

now im live in philippines i born here being pilipina is so fun,that's why i will still remain here until i finish college:)

No Offence to anyone but NO. White women don't fair well there I have been several time.

gaban24

Stay home.

Well

If you go with him, you better have a job waiting for you there. The purpose of the job is so you:

1. do not rely on him financially while there
2. do not want to lose your current job skills, as you may need it when you do return to the US later on.

What did he do to get deported anyways? If it were because he committed a non immigration-related offense (i.e., violent assault or larceny)--I would just let the USCIS get rid of him, and for you to move on.

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