Fiancee Visa Application is in!!!

[MarBell379]

Just got to wait now, and me and Del are both nervous as hell

Neither of us got much sleep as we're both so excited and nervous, an dI'm certain its worse for her having to do all this. I wish I was there with her

It didnt help her this morning that the staff in VFS Manila were so cold and nasty. I'm sure they have a lot to do, but they would make their own jobs easier if they helped people through what is for most quite a scary process instead of just barking orders.

My fiancee had got it in her mind that photocopies of documents werent required, as all the documentation is supposed to be sent back, so to save carrying everything she left the copies in the hotel room (daft I know, but I can understand). She was sent back to get them saying that documents would NOT be returned, so she must have copies. When she returned they ignored the copies, took the originals, and told her they WOULD be returned after processing.

Took about 4 hrs all told (with a30 minute break in the middle to go collect the unneeded paperwork), and came out very stressed

They're still saying 3 months for approval. Waiting starts now. Hope it comes quickly.

[mickcant]

Hello MarBell379,
You said: They're still saying 3 months for approval. Waiting starts now. Hope it comes quickly.

I hope for your sakes it is within the 3 months, but thoes of us who submitted in April are now well over 3 months, I wonder why they are still saying that ?
Ours will be in the 15th week this Thursday.
Mick.

[MarBell379]

Thanks Mick.
I hope you find out quickly now. Im really hoping theyve got over the initial shock of merging two offices but it doesnt seem that way from reports :(

Just have to cross fingers I guess :(

[kimmi]

hi Marbell, goodluck with ur applications..why they didnt bother with her photocopies?isnt on the checklist u need to provide two copies or else they will keep ur originals?

Goodluck again, dont worry as long as u followed most of the threads in here about successful visas I am sure u will have urs too ..

[LEAHnew]

Goodluck to both of you I'm sorry to hear about your experience at VFS anyway I guess your fiancee felt a bit relief now when she submitted those
you will be both fine just have lots of patience waiting for the successful result

[Ji&Ma]

Thanks Mick.
I hope you find out quickly now. I'm really hoping they've got over the initial shock of merging two offices but it doesn't seem that way from reports :(

Just have to cross fingers I guess :(

Sorry MarBell - don't want to disappoint you but it isn't just two offices as you said - they made Manila UK Embassy something like a regional South Asia hub for processing all of the VISA.
From e-mail I've got from Embassy: Your email has reached the Visa Enquiries Team at the UKBA Regional Visa Section for the Philippines, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong.
And it is not just Manila - what I've seen in one of posts from JoeBloggs they've made same blunder in Middle East (Joe's post)

[Northerner]

Good luck, hope it takes less then 3 months for you two.

[trader dave]

the wait begins just hang in there we are getting close ourselves mrs t is going to axa now on 13th we have booked flight booked hotel send money tomorrow for fee now she is running around like a headless chicken checking double checking documents but as far as the waiting goes we are used to it

see ya when i see ya

[classygirl]

Just got to wait now, and me and Del are both nervous as hell

Neither of us got much sleep as we're both so excited and nervous, an dI'm certain its worse for her having to do all this. I wish I was there with her

It didnt help her this morning that the staff in VFS Manila were so cold and nasty. I'm sure they have a lot to do, but they would make their own jobs easier if they helped people through what is for most quite a scary process instead of just barking orders.

My fiancee had got it in her mind that photocopies of documents werent required, as all the documentation is supposed to be sent back, so to save carrying everything she left the copies in the hotel room (daft I know, but I can understand). She was sent back to get them saying that documents would NOT be returned, so she must have copies. When she returned they ignored the copies, took the originals, and told her they WOULD be returned after processing.

Took about 4 hrs all told (with a30 minute break in the middle to go collect the unneeded paperwork), and came out very stressed

They're still saying 3 months for approval. Waiting starts now. Hope it comes quickly.

Goodluck!!!!!!!Just keep your fingers cross and hopefully everything will be ok.

[joebloggs]

you will be both fine just have lots of patience waiting for the successful result

and how patient was you leah waiting for your visa

[tiN]

Wish you all the best for ur fiancee's application. Hope it will go quickly for u

[gracia143]

Best of luck and hope all goes well.

Trev and Gracy

[LastViking]

I hope that everything goes well, the best of luck.

[MarBell379]

Thanks to all - fingers crossed
We havent seen each other since May so I'm thinking I might see if I can pop over for 5 or 6 days at the end of August. Its a long way to go for a short trip but I'm not sure I can take another 3 Months apart.

[Jem]

Good Luck! Another one to join the list of us waiting for results!

[LEAHnew]

and how patient was you leah waiting for your visa

It was 12 weeks of sleepless nights Joe and nerve-racking moment everytime there was a courier around our shop
but logging in the forum made it easy for me waiting and all the support and help of the members here..we made it

Thanks to all - fingers crossed
We havent seen each other since May so I'm thinking I might see if I can pop over for 5 or 6 days at the end of August. Its a long way to go for a short trip but I'm not sure I can take another 3 Months apart.

It's a wonderful plan my fiance had a thought of that as well but when I knew about his plan I discourage him even I wanted so much to see him and be with him even just for a moment, I Just told him to focus tidying the house and save some for our wedding
Goodluck once again

[Arthur Little]

Just got to wait now, and me and Del are both nervous as hell

Neither of us got much sleep as we're both so excited and nervous, an dI'm certain its worse for her having to do all this. I wish I was there with her

It didnt help her this morning that the staff in VFS Manila were so cold and nasty. I'm sure they have a lot to do, but they would make their own jobs easier if they helped people through what is for most quite a scary process instead of just barking orders.

My fiancee had got it in her mind that photocopies of documents werent required, as all the documentation is supposed to be sent back, so to save carrying everything she left the copies in the hotel room (daft I know, but I can understand). She was sent back to get them saying that documents would NOT be returned, so she must have copies. When she returned they ignored the copies, took the originals, and told her they WOULD be returned after processing.

Took about 4 hrs all told (with a30 minute break in the middle to go collect the unneeded paperwork), and came out very stressed

They're still saying 3 months for approval. Waiting starts now. Hope it comes quickly.

What a stressful time your fiancee has had! You'd think the VFS people would be a little more understanding and sympathetic in the circumstances. Granted, their resources are probably being grossly overstretched as a result of Manila now handling applications from other Far Eastern countries like Japan, Taiwan and so forth ... but all the same, being understaffed is no real justification for "civil" servants displaying a general lack of common courtesy towards their clients.

But at least the weeks of hard work and preparation are now behind her. And hopefully, the Embassy will - sooner rather than later - take whatever steps are necessary to reduce the Waiting Period for the many who are currently in a similar position to yourselves.

For now, it only remains for me to wish you and Del all the very best for a successful outcome.

[Arthur Little]

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... but logging in the forum made it easy for me waiting and all the support and help of the members here..we made it

It's true! Reading about the experiences of others ... and, in turn, the support and valuable advice I was given right HERE by fellow members on THIS forum ... greatly sustained ME between my two visits to the Phils, and afterwards during the waiting period.

So much so, that I've been a 'for...um...addict' ever since!

[Mrs Daddy]

goodluck and best wishes

[Jay&Zobel]

Best of luck Marbell!