The clock is now ticking .....

[Bluebirdjones]

Fiancee visa application forms lodged today at VFS. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Pleasant staff, and no problems (apart from omitting her mother's birthday,
which took 2 phone calls to establish ! , and unsure which documents were
originals & which were photocopies).

..... so, day one and counting .....

[Shayla]

Fiancee visa application forms lodged today at VFS. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Pleasant staff, and no problems (apart from omitting her mother's birthday,
which took 2 phone calls to establish ! , and unsure which documents were
originals & which were photocopies).

..... so, day one and counting .....



Good luck...

I'm still waiting here for the result of my visa application...more than 11 weeks now and no change!.

[Bluebirdjones]

Shayla...

Yes, I've been following the thread..... and feel for you.

It's amazing that they are centering all visa applications for the whole
regional area in Manila, and it's already beyond their capacity to provide a timely service just for the Philippines !


:23_111_9[1]:

[LadyJ]

Waiting for the result is really frustrating, Im sure you all did your best to reached this point but now just relax and think positive.

Goodluck to all of you.

[PAT]

Good luck to your application Bluebirdjones...!!!

[Mrs.JMajor]

wait for 13 weeks,if you got it earlier than that "you are lucky enough"

Good luck bluebirdjones

[Shayla]

Shayla...

Yes, I've been following the thread..... and feel for you.

It's amazing that they are centering all visa applications for the whole
regional area in Manila, and it's already beyond their capacity to provide a timely service just for the Philippines !


:23_111_9[1]:


Hi Blue,

Do you think if I'm living in Metro Manila the visa result will be quicker?

[LadyJ]

Hi Blue,

Do you think if I'm living in Metro Manila the visa result will be quicker?

there's no difference.:NoNo:

It base on applicants situation and supporting documents and depends if the embassy is busy or not. Some applicants received their result less or more than the time limit of visa processing.

[Bluebirdjones]

... Sorry, I didn't make myself clear ...

... as posted some days ago by another user...

The UK Border Agency has announced that the British Embassy in Manila will be the new regional hub for visa processing starting January 2009.

The Manila post will handle UK visa applications for Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea. Other regional offices may also submit its visa applications for processing later this year.

... so proximity to Manila means nothing.

Take care

[Shayla]

there's no difference.:NoNo:

It base on applicants situation and supporting documents and depends if the embassy is busy or not. Some applicants received their result less or more than the time limit of visa processing.


Thanks LadyJ,

I think something is unlikely why it took long time. It's not fair I think to me lol.

Anyway I have no choice here so all I can do is to sit and wait here..


Wish me luck :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Cheers!

[Shayla]

... Sorry, I didn't make myself clear ...

... as posted some days ago by another user...

The UK Border Agency has announced that the British Embassy in Manila will be the new regional hub for visa processing starting January 2009.

The Manila post will handle UK visa applications for Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea. Other regional offices may also submit its visa applications for processing later this year.

... so proximity to Manila means nothing.

Take care

Hello Blue,

Will I be affected with the new visa processing which took effect last month?

I think only me left who applied last NOV 2008 and no result..The rest got their visas!...My case is too hard to handle :NoNo::NoNo::NoNo::NoNo:

[Ady]

Hello Blue,

Will I be affected with the new visa processing which took effect last month?

I think only me left who applied last NOV 2008 and no result..The rest got their visas!...My case is too hard to handle :NoNo::NoNo::NoNo::NoNo:

I would think that you are affected by this, maybe it is the reason why you are still waiting. Manila started dealing with the other nations visa applications in January - so maybe we are all affected by this new strategy - maybe all applications start getting longer now. :NoNo::NoNo:

Praise, take this, the fact that one week was a Christmas week, as reasons why you are still waiting. It won't be long now. I know you are maybe tired of hearing it, but it will not be long now. Good luck always.

When we applied, I was hopeful to hear in 8 weeks, now I am expecting a 13 week wait.

[joebloggs]

I would think that you are affected by this, maybe it is the reason why you are still waiting. Manila started dealing with the other nations visa applications in January - so maybe we are all affected by this new strategy - maybe all applications start getting longer now. :NoNo::NoNo:

Praise, take this, the fact that one week was a Christmas week, as reasons why you are still waiting. It won't be long now. I know you are maybe tired of hearing it, but it will not be long now. Good luck always.

When we applied, I was hopeful to hear in 8 weeks, now I am expecting a 13 week wait.

more likely to do with your age, i might be wrong, but the 2 couples who are waiting the longest were under 21 when they applied ??

[Shayla]

I would think that you are affected by this, maybe it is the reason why you are still waiting. Manila started dealing with the other nations visa applications in January - so maybe we are all affected by this new strategy - maybe all applications start getting longer now. :NoNo::NoNo:

Praise, take this, the fact that one week was a Christmas week, as reasons why you are still waiting. It won't be long now. I know you are maybe tired of hearing it, but it will not be long now. Good luck always.

When we applied, I was hopeful to hear in 8 weeks, now I am expecting a 13 week wait.

Hello Ady,

It's bad like waiting for almost 3 months :cwm24:...It's stressful and tiring.. Now I have doubts why mine is taking so long and some people here who applied last Nov 27,2008 and they don't have any problem about waiting :)..

Hmmmm..I don't mind waiting though as long as it's granted in the end :xxgrinning--00xx3:..

:Erm::Erm::Erm: Am I wishing???...Well I'm trying to build my hope because who knows they will grant me because of my daughter and they will just ignore my age...:):):)..hehe

Ady I bet your wife will get her visa earlier than me lol :D but good luck to yous as well...

Cheers!

[Shayla]

more likely to do with your age, i might be wrong, but the 2 couples who are waiting the longest were under 21 when they applied ??


Hello Joe,

Probably with my age that's why it's taking long time for the result but do you think they will refuse me knowing that my daughter is a British Citizen? :Erm::Erm::Erm:..

How about this, do I have the chance to get a positive result???:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

All the best to all of us who are waiting :xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3:

Thanks!

[joebloggs]

Hello Joe,

think they will refuse me knowing that my daughter is a British Citizen? :

i don't think it will make any difference :NoNo:


well seeing they've not refused you yet, which is a good sign at least,

when are you 21 ?

[PeterB]

In the meeting with the British Consul, today, she acknowledged that settlement visas are currently taking up to four months to be processed. Despite taking on additional staff, the load imposed by processing visas from other Asian countries is slowing things down.

[Mrs.JMajor]

i don't think it will make any difference :NoNo:


well seeing they've not refused you yet, which is a good sign at least,

when are you 21 ?

:icon_lol::icon_lol: you mean Joe they are waiting for shayla to turn in 21 b4 her spouse visa release :icon_lol:

you make shayla very worried lol

[Shayla]

:icon_lol::icon_lol: you mean Joe they are waiting for shayla to turn in 21 b4 her spouse visa release :icon_lol:

you make shayla very worried lol



That's alright Ate Juliet..What will be will be...God is good and we will find a way to be together as a family.If this year is not the right time for us to be in the UK then I'm willing to wait...No choice eh.. :Erm::Erm::Erm:

To Joe,

I have regrets why my age is young but never ever happen I have regrets with my matured mine :):):)...

Hope someone in the forum could add my age if its possible...Lol..:icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol:

[Mrs.JMajor]

In the meeting with the British Consul, today, she acknowledged that settlement visas are currently taking up to four months to be processed. Despite taking on additional staff, the load imposed by processing visas from other Asian countries is slowing things down.

:Blacklistthatsucks:

[Shayla]

In the meeting with the British Consul, today, she acknowledged that settlement visas are currently taking up to four months to be processed. Despite taking on additional staff, the load imposed by processing visas from other Asian countries is slowing things down.



Hi Peter,

I agree that it's taking up to 4 months now for the settlement visas..

[tomm]

In the meeting with the British Consul, today, she acknowledged that settlement visas are currently taking up to four months to be processed. Despite taking on additional staff, the load imposed by processing visas from other Asian countries is slowing things down.

And this is supposed to be when visas are issused quickest :NoNo:
Feel sorry for the rush of summer applicants who could be in for a 5 month wait if the backlog keeps building :rolleyes:

[Bluebirdjones]

The clock has STOPPED TICKING

At precisely 4 weeks & 3 days

... or for the more "metric" or "decimal" minded of you out there

31 days


Next stop, CFO in Davao
Then scouring the internet for the cheapest flight option.

Guys/girls (esp Shayla), don't give up hope.
It'll happen.
Just believe.

[Jay&Zobel]

the clock has stopped ticking

at precisely 4 weeks & 3 days

... Or for the more "metric" or "decimal" minded of you out there

31 days


next stop, cfo in davao
then scouring the internet for the cheapest flight option.

Guys/girls (esp shayla), don't give up hope.
It'll happen.
Just believe.



congratulations!!!

[Bluebirdjones]

... and I meant the CFO in Cebu !

.... rather excited & not thinking straight !

[Jay&Zobel]

... and I meant the CFO in Cebu !

.... rather excited & not thinking straight !


SOON SOON SOON!

Next step will be her flying to be with you! and then the long wait is over!
:xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3:


when is she coming to see you? or you going to pick her up?

[Mrs.JMajor]

yuhooooooooooooooooo

:BouncyHappy::BouncyHappy::BouncyHappy: another batch......:icon_win::REGamblMoney01HL1::irish::Britain:


congratulation !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ann07]

Congratulations:) nice weather is coming and waiting now for her:)

[mavid]

Congratulations Bluebirdjones!

[misscarie]

Congratulations ...

Another Successfull Story :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Bluebirdjones]

Guys & Girls.:xxgrinning--00xx3:

Visa doesn't "kick-in" until 15 April..... the research I did indicated 8 weeks as the "mean" period,
so we pitched for a date 8 weeks' forward of the application.

But it gives us time to organise her affairs, close up loose ends, and hopefully get a cheaper ticket.
Yes, she's travelling on her own. but have already told her not to use the outside comfort room !

[Mrs.JMajor]

Yes, she's travelling on her own. but have already told her not to use the outside comfort room !


:icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol::xxgrinning--00xx3:

CONGRATULATION!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ann07]

Guys & Girls.:xxgrinning--00xx3:

Visa doesn't "kick-in" until 15 April..... the research I did indicated 8 weeks as the "mean" period,
so we pitched for a date 8 weeks' forward of the application.

But it gives us time to organise her affairs, close up loose ends, and hopefully get a cheaper ticket.
Yes, she's travelling on her own. but have already told her not to use the outside comfort room !

She will be ok. I travelled alone too when my visa was approved. Then my husband told me when i get in to amsterdam dont accept anything if someone forces you:yikes::yikes: cud be drugs:omg::omg::icon_lol::icon_lol:

[Jay&Zobel]

And her carrier/cabin bag should always be next to her whilst at the airport... some folks might just slip something inside the bag without her knowing it...

Also, always protect the passport, someone might nick it...

Good luck!

[LEAHnew]

The clock has STOPPED TICKING

At precisely 4 weeks & 3 days

... or for the more "metric" or "decimal" minded of you out there

31 days


Next stop, CFO in Davao
Then scouring the internet for the cheapest flight option.

Guys/girls (esp Shayla), don't give up hope.
It'll happen.
Just believe.

Congratulation:Hellooo::Hellooo:
Best Wishes:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[IainBusby]

Congratulations!!! :xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3:
Louella & Iain.

[nids123]

congrats to u bluebirdjones,and shay dont worry honey just keep on thinking positive yours is next.

[Shayla]

Shay dont worry honey just keep on thinking positive yours is next.

I really pray harder for that Ate Nids to come true..Thanks a lot!

[empott]

Congratulations to you and your fiancee, Bluebirdjones. Obviously, you prepared well. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Bluebirdjones]

for all the "congratulations", "best wishes", "well done" messsages.

BUT I couldn't have done it without the help & advice of this site, and the
various threads that have been posted.

It's YOU who should be congratulating yourselves.

Once again my thanks.
:xxgrinning--00xx3:
:BouncyHappy:
:REDancedancer08:
(EMPOTT ...... check your PM )

[Ady]

Congrats Bluebird!