Originally Posted by whiteraven
after waiting for more than ten months we are now applying for maria"s spousal visa this week. firstly she will be attending cfo tomorrow (so i will have to leave phone on all night just in case they ask a stupid question she couldnt possibly answer) and then she has appointment at the visa center on wednesday. i know i wont be sleeping much until my mahal returns to davao especially as there is a storm due later in the week. im just hoping we can be together by xmas.I'm Arthur and, like yourself, was widowed in my late forties. Which is why I have followed your story with interest ... even though this is the first actual contact we've had with one another. Thankfully, each of us has found renewed happiness in meeting - and ultimately, marrying - a lovely Filipino lady. By another curious coincidence, MY wife Myrna, is from Davao too.
I would, therefore, like to take this opportunity to wish Maria well when she attends the CFO seminar tomorrow [in Cebu?] and also the very best of luck to both of you with her forthcoming Spouse Visa application on Wednesday. Recent results indicate processing is being carried out much faster these days, and if the current trend continues (which I hope it WILL) then I would expect the two of you to be together again long before Xmas.
