American Citizen Services personnel will answer questions and:

•  Accept applications for Passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad
•  Provide information on registering with the Embassy
•  Perform notaries and affidavits of legal capacity to marry in the Philippines

Department of Homeland Security personnel will answer questions and:

•  Accept DHS applications/petitions
•  Provide instructions for filing such applications/petitions
•  Distribute DHS forms and guidelines regarding DHS applications/petitions
•  Provide information related to Immigration matters

Social Security Administration will answers questions and:

•  Discuss basic entitlement requirements on the different Social Security benefits;
•  Develop claims for benefits;
•  Process Social Security number applications;
•  Resolve Post-Entitlement cases, e.g., Change of Address, Report of Death, Medicare Enrollment, Direct Deposit enrollment, Non-receipt of benefits, etc.

Veterans Affairs Office will answer questions and:

•  Field general inquiries on specific claims
•  Assist in filling out VA application forms for various benefits such as compensation, pension, death benefits, burial benefits, claim for dependents and change of address.

TRICARE and DEERS personnel of the Joint US Military Assistance Group (JUSMAG) will answer questions:

•  Discuss basic application process and entitlement requirements for military ID cards; and
•  Discuss Tricare benefits.

RATES/SCHEDULE OF FEES

•  Fees will only be accepted in U.S. dollars. Must have exact amount, no change will be available.
•  Non-Immigrant Visa matters cannot be handled at the Outreach. All inquiries regarding Non-Immigrant Visas must be made at the U.S. Embassy in Manila or call: 1-909-101-7878

Additional information can be obtained prior to the visit by contacting: American Citizen Services Section of the American Embassy in Manila (02) 528-6300 Ext. 2246

For more information call 047-222-2314 ask for Terry Gerken/Jim Tyler.

OCT 22 - DEPART GUAM
OCT 23 -RAO OFFICE ANGELES CITY (1100 – 1700)
OCT 24-25 - RAO OFFICE OLONGAPO (0900 – 1700)
OCT 26-27 - RAO OFFICE BAGUIO CITY (1100-1700)
            (Red Lion Pub Baguio City)
OCT 28 – 30 - RAO OFFICE MANILA (0900-1700)
OCT 31 – DEPART TO GUAM

THE U.S. NAVY IS CURRENTLY TAKING APPLICATIONS TO FILL POSITIONS IN THE FOLLOWING JOB FIELDS. SALARIES START AT $27,000 ANNUALLY.

AVIATION, ADMINISTRATION, ACCOUNTING, COMPUTERS, ENGINEERING, ELECTRONICS, INTELLIGENCE, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, HOTEL RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT, CONSTRUCTION, MEDICAL

ALL POSITIONS INCLUDE FREE MEDICAL, DENTAL, OVER $36,000 FOR COLLEGE & 30 DAYS PAID VACATION.

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN QUALIFY

1. BE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 17-34.
2. BE A SENIOR IN YOUR SENIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL OR BE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA GRADUATE, (GED on a case by case basis)
3. BE A U.S. CITIZEN OR HAVE AN ALIEN REGISTRATION CARD (INS/I-551GREENCARD)
4. SSN#
5. MUST MEET NAVY HEIGHT & WEIGHT STANDARDS
6. MUST HAVE NO FELONY CONVICTIONS.
7. MUST MEET NAVY MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
8. BE ABLE TO PASS THE ASVAB WITH A SCORE OF 35 OR BETTER.
9. MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL

FOR MORE INFO MEETS THE U.S. NAVY RECRUITERS IN THE PHILIPPINES DURING THEIR SCHEDULED RECRUITING TRIP 22-31 OCTOBER 2007. SEE NAVY RECRUITERS ITINERARY POSTED ON RAO BULLETIN/NEWSLETTER FOR LOCATION AND DATES.

USCG Recruiter Visit Update 02: The U.S. Coast Guard will have a recruiter on hand in the Philippines during AUG 07. His tentative schedule is to be at RAO Baguio 5 thru 8 AUG, RAO Subic the 9 thru 11 AUG, and RAO Angeles City 13 AUG. Those interested should contact the appropriate RAO in advance to ensure he will be available to talk to you. RAO locations are:

• ANGELES: 1925 MacArthuer Hwy., Balibago, Angeles City 2009 Tel: [45] 888-2748 or <rao_cabr@mozcom.com>
• SUBIC: 34 National Hiway (i.e. Beach Blvd.) in Barrio Barretto, Olongapo Tel: 47-222-2314 or <dir@raosubic.com>
• BAGUIO: Red Lion, 92 Glen Luna, cnr Leonard Rd & Brent Rd. Baguio City 2400 Cell: 0915-361-3503 or raoemo@sbcglobal.net /annieg@mozcom.com.

1. US citizen or green card holder
2. Age 17 to 27. A two year waiver up to age 29 can be requested.
3. Pass the ASVAB exam with a combined score of 40 or more/46 for applicants with GED.
4. Meet US Coast Guard Maximum Allowable Weight standards to be determined according to each individual’s height and bone structure crosschecked on a chart. Body fat is not factored.
5. Meet minimum High School education criteria. (Diploma, GED, College credits, etc.)All education will be subject to evaluation thru the same agency used to evaluate all other armed forces applicants.
6. Have no more than two dependents.(One must be the spouse)This does not mean you have to be married to join, it means you must be married if you have one child.
7. Bring all pertinent ORIGINAL documents for verification (birth certificate, passport, social security card ,high school diploma, college credits, marriage certificate, spouse’s birth certificate, social security card, passport, all other ORIGINAL paperwork they may feel is necessary).
8. Tattoos are to be limited on the following areas: between the elbow and wrist, and knee and ankle. Limits for these areas shall not exceed 25% of such mass. In other words, if the applicant cannot cover the tattoo with his own hand it exceeds limitations. Tattoos above the T-shirt neckline or on the hands are disqualifying factors, and waivers will not be considered for such.

Please come out on 4 July @ Noon at the Patio Inn (Diamond Sub Div) to join your fellow members, veterans and Americans to celebrate our Nations Independance Day.  The event will be sponsored by your local VVA Chapter 887 and tickets will be on sale at the VFW 2485 July general membership meeting as well as from most VVA members @ P400 each.  There will be some tickets, I am sure, for sale at the door.    There will be lots of good food, an excellent band and good comrdeship to enjoy.

To our VVA 8887 members, we will have our BOD Meeting and regular  meeting on 3 July at E Z Rider Bar for final preparation for the picnic.  There are many local members wh o have not picked up tickets to help sell or buy.  This is OUR big annual event and we need ALL member's support. 

DoD Defense Manpower Data Center personnel will provide DEERS support and:

•  Provide DEERS eligibility verification
•  Provide beneficiary verification support
•  Provide DEERS/RAPIDS Customer Support Services
•  Issue Retiree and Dependents RAPIDS ID Cards
•  Provide TRICARE Point of Contact information and brochures

DoD Defense Finance and Accounting Services personnel will provide DFAS support and:

•  Provide retiree pay and beneficiary information
•  Provide DFAS Point of Contact information l will answer questions and:

•  Discuss basic entitlement requirements on the different Social Security benefits
•  Develop claims for benefits;
•  Process Social Security number applications;
•  Resolve Post-Entitlement cases, e.g.; Change of Address, Report of Death, Medicare Enrollment, Direct Deposit Enrollment, Non-receipt of benefits, etc.

Veterans Affairs Office will answer questions all day February 15 and half day February 16 and:

•  General Inquiries on specific claims
•  Assist in filling up VA application forms for various benefits such as compensation, pension, death benefits, burial benefits, claim for dependents and change of address.

This visit will provide the same type of services as during previous visits to Diamond Hotel, Manila and Oasis Hotel, Angeles City.

Additional information can be obtained prior to the visit by contacting:
• Retiree Activities Office Subic: Chester Gross, (47) 222-2314, dir@raosubic.com
• VFW Post 11447 Subic: Commander, Jim Correll, hoser_96706@yahoo.com
• VFW DPA Sr. Vice Cmdr: Rhett Webber, 892-2407, svcdpa@digitelone.com
• DEERS/RAPIDS Issuance: JUSMAG, Embassy in Manila (02) 528-6300 ext 6240
• DMDC Support Center Asia: in Korea (82) 2-7914-6195, patrick.mcgee@osd.pentagon.mil
• American Citizen Services Section of the American Embassy in Manila (02) 528-6300 Ext. 2246

American Citizen Services personnel will answer questions and:

•  Accept applications for Passports
•  Registrations
•  Report of Birth of Americans abroad
•  Perform notaries and affidavits of legal capacity to marry in the Philippines

Immigrant Visa personnel will answer questions and:

•  Provide instructions for applying for U.S. Immigrant status
•  Field questions related to existing immigrant visa applications

Department of Homeland Security personnel will answer questions and:

•  Accept DHS applications/petitions
•  Provide instructions for filing such applications/petitions
•  Distribute DHS forms and guidelines regarding DHS applications/petitions
•  Provide information related to Immigration matters

Social Security Administration will answers questions and:

•  Discuss basic entitlement requirements on the different Social Security benefits;
•  Develop claims for benefits;
•  Process Social Security number applications;
•  Resolve Post-Entitlement cases, e.g., Change of Address, Report of Death, Medicare Enrollment, Direct Deposit enrollment, Non-receipt of benefits, etc.

VA- Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment will answer questions and:

•  Disseminate information to US regular servicemen regarding the VR&E services;
•  Motivate qualified and eligible veterans to avail of these services;
•  Follow-up those who have already claimed for this VR&E Benefits;
•  Monitor the progress of those who are on training; and
•  Explore employment options & provide employment services for those who are on the job ready status.

RATES/SCHEDULE OF FEES

•  Fees will only be accepted in U.S. dollars. Must have exact amount, no change will be available.
•  Non-Immigrant Visa matters cannot be handled at the Outreach. All inquiries regarding Non-Immigrant Visas must be made at the U.S. Embassy in Manila or call: 1-909-101-7878

Additional information can be obtained prior to the visit by contacting: American Citizen Services Section of the American Embassy in Manila (02) 528-6300 Ext. 2246

For more information call 047-222-2314 ask for Chester Gross.

It's Tax Time Again !!! A Tax Specialist from the IRS will be available next week to answer your tax questions and to assist in preparing simple personal tax returns.

The general public can come to the American Citizen Services waiting area for a window consultation, on a first come basis, at the following times:

The Tax Specialist will also do call-back telephone consultations. Please call 528-6300 x 2408 and leave your name and telephone number. The Tax Specialist will call you back.

For more information call 047-222-2314 ask for Chester Gross.

American Citizen Services personnel will answer questions and:

•  Accept applications for Passports
•  Registrations
•  Report of Birth of Americans abroad
•  Perform notaries and affidavits of legal capacity to marry in the Philippines

Immigrant Visa personnel will answer questions and:

•  Provide instructions for applying for U.S. Immigrant status
•  Field questions related to existing immigrant visa applications

Department of Homeland Security personnel will answer questions and:

•  Accept DHS applications/petitions
•  Provide instructions for filing such applications/petitions
•  Distribute DHS forms and guidelines regarding DHS applications/petitions
•  Provide information related to Immigration matters

Social Security Administration will answers questions and:

•  Discuss basic entitlement requirements on the different Social Security benefits;
•  Develop claims for benefits;
•  Process Social Security number applications;
•  Resolve Post-Entitlement cases, e.g., Change of Address, Report of Death, Medicare Enrollment, Direct Deposit enrollment, Non-receipt of benefits, etc.

VA- Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment will answer questions and:

•  Disseminate information to US regular servicemen regarding the VR&E services;
•  Motivate qualified and eligible veterans to avail of these services;
•  Follow-up those who have already claimed for this VR&E Benefits;
•  Monitor the progress of those who are on training; and
•  Explore employment options & provide employment services for those who are on the job ready status.

RATES/SCHEDULE OF FEES

•  Fees will only be accepted in U.S. dollars. Must have exact amount, no change will be available.
•  Non-Immigrant Visa matters cannot be handled at the Outreach. All inquiries regarding Non-Immigrant Visas must be made at the U.S. Embassy in Manila or call: 1-909-101-7878

Additional information can be obtained prior to the visit by contacting: American Citizen Services Section of the American Embassy in Manila (02) 528-6300 Ext. 2246

For more information call 047-222-2314 ask for Chester Gross.

Make your reservations now so you can enjoy some good comradarie and fun in the sun. Anyone needing reservations in a hotel here in Barrio Barretto, Olongapo can contact Chester Gross, director RAO Subic Bay at 011-63-47-222-2314 0900-1500 M-F or e-mail me at dir@raosubic.com or call the VFW 11447 at 011-63-47-223-4201.

All Subic Bay RAO members and family invited

For more information call 047-222-2314 ask for Chester Gross.

American Citizen Services personnel will answer questions and:

•  Accept applications for Passports
•  Registrations
•  Report of Birth of Americans abroad
•  Perform notaries and affidavits of legal capacity to marry in the Philippines

Immigrant Visa personnel will answer questions and:

•  Provide instructions for applying for U.S. Immigrant status
•  Field questions related to existing immigrant visa applications

Department of Homeland Security personnel will answer questions and:

•  Accept DHS applications/petitions
•  Provide instructions for filing such applications/petitions
•  Distribute DHS forms and guidelines regarding DHS applications/petitions
•  Provide information related to Immigration matters

Social Security Administration will answers questions and:

•  Discuss basic entitlement requirements on the different Social Security benefits;
•  Develop claims for benefits;
•  Process Social Security number applications;
•  Resolve Post-Entitlement cases, e.g., Change of Address, Report of Death, Medicare Enrollment, Direct Deposit enrollment, Non-receipt of benefits, etc.

VA- Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment will answer questions and:

•  Disseminate information to US regular servicemen regarding the VR&E services;
•  Motivate qualified and eligible veterans to avail of these services;
•  Follow-up those who have already claimed for this VR&E Benefits;
•  Monitor the progress of those who are on training; and
•  Explore employment options & provide employment services for those who are on the job ready status.

RATES/SCHEDULE OF FEES

•  Fees will only be accepted in U.S. dollars. Must have exact amount, no change will be available.
•  Non-Immigrant Visa matters cannot be handled at the Outreach. All inquiries regarding Non-Immigrant Visas must be made at the U.S. Embassy in Manila or call: 1-909-101-7878

Additional information can be obtained prior to the visit by contacting: American Citizen Services Section of the American Embassy in Manila (02) 528-6300 Ext. 2246

For more information call 047-222-2314 ask for Chester Gross.

American Citizen Services personnel will answer questions and:

•  Accept applications for Passports
•  Registrations
•  Report of Birth of Americans abroad
•  Perform notaries and affidavits of legal capacity to marry in the Philippines

Immigrant Visa personnel will answer questions and:

•  Provide instructions for applying for U.S. Immigrant status
•  Field questions related to existing immigrant visa applications

Department of Homeland Security personnel will answer questions and:

•  Accept DHS applications/petitions
•  Provide instructions for filing such applications/petitions
•  Distribute DHS forms and guidelines regarding DHS applications/petitions
•  Provide information related to Immigration matters

Social Security Administration will answers questions and:

•  Discuss basic entitlement requirements on the different Social Security benefits;
•  Develop claims for benefits;
•  Process Social Security number applications;
•  Resolve Post-Entitlement cases, e.g., Change of Address, Report of Death, Medicare Enrollment, Direct Deposit enrollment, Non-receipt of benefits, etc.

RATES/SCHEDULE OF FEES

•  Fees will only be accepted in U.S. dollars. Must have exact amount, no change will be available.
•  Non-Immigrant Visa matters cannot be handled at the Outreach. All inquiries regarding Non-Immigrant Visas must be made at the U.S. Embassy in Manila or call: 1-909-101-7878

Additional information can be obtained prior to the visit by contacting: American Citizen Services Section of the American Embassy in Manila (02) 528-6300 Ext. 2246

For more information call 047-222-2314 ask for Chester Gross.

This will be the only administration of the exam in 2005. Applications for the April 23 exam must be received by March 16, 2005 for foreign test sites, and March 23, 2005 for domestic test sites. You can register online at www.careers.state.gov. The exam will be administered at the US Embassy in Manila.

For more information call 047-222-2314 ask for Chester Gross.

• Men must be age 17-35, women 18-35.
  
  
• You MUST be an American Citizen or possess a current Green Card, have a High School Education from a school in the USA or at least two years college here in the Philippines.
  
  
• Have with you your Passport, Green Card, Social Security Card and other supporting documents

American Citizen Services personnel will answer questions and:

* Accept applications for Passports
* Registrations
* Report of Birth of Americans abroad
* Perform notaries and affidavits of legal capacity to marry in the Philippines

Immigrant Visa personnel will answer questions and:
* Provide instructions for applying for U.S. Immigrant status
* Field questions related to existing immigrant visa applications

Social Security Administration will answers questions and:
* Discuss basic entitlement requirements on the different Social Security benefits;
* Develop claims for benefits; * Process Social Security number applications;
* Resolve Post-Entitlement cases, e.g., Change of Address, Report of Death, Medicare Enrollment, Direct Deposit enrollment, Non-receipt of benefits, etc.

Veterans Affairs Office will answer questions and:
* General Inquiries on specific claims
* Assist in filling up VA application forms for various benefits such as compensation, pension, death benefits, burial benefits, claim for dependents and change of address.

VA- Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment will answer questions and:
* Disseminate information to US regular servicemen regarding the VR&E services;
* Motivate qualified and eligible veterans to avail of these services;
* Follow-up those who have already claimed for this VR&E Benefits;
* Monitor the progress of those who are on training; and
* Explore employment options & provide employment services for those who are on the job ready status.

Internal Revenue Services representative will answer questions regarding taxes.

RATES/SCHEDULE OF FEES

•  Fees will only be accepted in U.S. dollars. Must have exact amount, no change will be available.
•  Non-Immigrant Visa matters cannot be handled at the Outreach. All inquiries regarding Non-Immigrant Visas must be made at the U.S. Embassy in Manila or call: 1-909-101-0000 (PLDT) or 1-903-101-0000 (Bayantel)

Additional information can be obtained prior to the visit by contacting: American Citizen Services Section of the American Embassy in Manila (02) 528-6300 Ext. 2246

For more information call 047-222-2314 ask for Chester Gross.

What will I need to Bring?

•  Bring your paper ACR, ICR and the receipt where you paid your reporting fee for 2005, But first make a copy of the front and back of the ACR, copy the ICR and the receipt.

What will happen to the ACR, ICR and Tax Receipt?

•  Immigration officials will take your paper ACR, ICR and verify tax payment.

What will this cost me?

•  Immigrations will not charge you a cent for the data gathering. However, they will accept payment for the ACR-I Card $50.00 or daily rate in pesos. RAO will collect P300.00 per person who will attend the data gathering. Remember we have to pay the lodging and travel for the Immigration officials.

NOTE: Immigrations will give you a receipt for the data card gathering. Keep this receipt to claim your ACR-I Card later. If you like you may give the receipt to RAO Subic Bay and we will at a later date, got get the ACR-I Cards for you. This applies to members of RAO Subic only!

For more information call 047-222-2314 ask for Chester Gross.

What will I need to Bring?

•  Bring your paper ACR, ICR and the receipt where you paid your reporting fee for 2005, But first make a copy of the front and back of the ACR, copy the ICR and the receipt.

What will happen to the ACR, ICR and Tax Receipt?

•  Immigration officials will take your paper ACR, ICR and verify tax payment.

What will this cost me?

•  Immigrations will not charge you a cent for the data gathering. However, they will accept payment for the ACR-I Card $50.00 or daily rate in pesos. RAO will collect P300.00 per person who will attend the data gathering. Remember we have to pay the lodging and travel for the Immigration officials.

NOTE: Immigrations will give you a receipt for the data card gathering. Keep this receipt to claim your ACR-I Card later. If you like you may give the receipt to RAO Subic Bay and we will at a later date, got get the ACR-I Cards for you. This applies to members of RAO Subic only!

For more information call 047-222-2314 ask for Chester Gross.

American Citizen Services personnel will answer questions and:

•  Accept applications for Passports
•  Registrations
•  Report of Birth of Americans abroad
•  Perform notaries and affidavits of legal capacity to marry in the Philippines

Immigrant Visa personnel will answer questions and:

•  Provide instructions for applying for U.S. Immigrant status
•  Field questions related to existing immigrant visa applications

Department of Homeland Security personnel will answer questions and:

•  Accept DHS applications/petitions
•  Provide instructions for filing such applications/petitions
•  Distribute DHS forms and guidelines regarding DHS applications/petitions
•  Provide information related to Immigration matters

Social Security Administration will answers questions and:

•  Discuss basic entitlement requirements on the different Social Security benefits;
•  Develop claims for benefits;
•  Process Social Security number applications;
•  Resolve Post-Entitlement cases, e.g., Change of Address, Report of Death, Medicare Enrollment, Direct Deposit enrollment, Non-receipt of benefits, etc.

RATES/SCHEDULE OF FEES

•  Fees will only be accepted in U.S. dollars. Must have exact amount, no change will be available.
•  Non-Immigrant Visa matters cannot be handled at the Outreach. All inquiries regarding Non-Immigrant Visas must be made at the U.S. Embassy in Manila or call: 1-909-101-0000 (PLDT) or 1-903-101-0000 (Bayantel)

Additional information can be obtained prior to the visit by contacting: American Citizen Services Section of the American Embassy in Manila (02) 528-6300 Ext. 2246

• Recruits must be between 17-35 years of age, good health. You MUST be an American Citizen or possess a current Green Card, have a High School Education from a school in the USA or at least two years college here in the Philippines.
  
  
• Have with you your Passport or Green Card, School transcript, Social Security Card and other supporting documents

Immigrant Visa personnel will answer questions and:
* Provide instructions for applying for U.S. Immigrant status
* Field questions related to existing immigrant visa applications

Department of Homeland Security personnel will answer questions and:
* Accept DHS applications/petitions
* Provide instructions for filing such applications/petitions
* Distribute DHS forms and guidelines regarding DHS applications/petitions
* Provide information related to Immigration matters

Social Security Administration will answers questions and:
* Discuss basic entitlement requirements on the different Social Security benefits;
* Develop claims for benefits;
* Process Social Security number applications;
* Resolve Post-Entitlement cases, e.g., Change of Address, Report of Death, Medicare Enrollment, Direct Deposit enrollment, Non-receipt of benefits, etc.

RATES/SCHEDULE OF FEES

• You MUST be an American Citizen or possess a current Green Card, have a High School Education from a school in the USA or at least two years college here in the Philippines.
  
  
• Have with you your Passport, Green Card, Social Security Card and other supporting documents

• You must bring your ACR/ICR and a clear xerox copy of front and back ACR and ICR.
  
  
• Bring your passport and xerox copy of picture page and last page entry stamp.
  
  
• Must have form filled out on arrival at seafront restaurant. Blank forms are available at the RAO office.
  
  
• The address in "Permanent address block of form" must be the last address showing in your ACR.
  
  
• RAO has to fund the trips so we will collect 300.00 pesos per head at the door