Well, it's almost time to return to Manilla to renew my probationary 13a to permanent.

To be there 60 days before expiry of 27th December 2014, so that will be 27th October, to renew. Not long to go now.

I will need to get NBI before going, I will get this in Cagayan d' Oro. Any advice on how long NBI Clearance takes?

Also, is there anything I need to take with me? My passport, my 13a card, I would think, but do I need anything else?

PS Is there any rule on how soon you get NBI before going to Immigration, and any expiry time of it for using at Immigration?