Approved Visa under new 9th July 2012 rules

[PaulR]

Hi ChielDave,
We applied July 19th and it we received the Passport with Visa on Sept 10

[blackcat22]

Hi ChielDave,
We applied July 19th and it we received the Passport with Visa on Sept 10

Did you have to be present in philippines with your wife when you applied till when you received VISA?

I got married to my wife 2 weeks ago. I was there for 3 weeks in the phils for the marriage ceremony etc.. but I'm afraid didn't have much time left of the 3 weeks after the marriage to apply and process her spouse VISA. I have now returned back to work in UK and my employer are not likely to give me another vacation for at least 6 months.

So my question is can I begin my wife's spouse VISA processing while i'm in UK and just Fedex the supporing documents etc.. to her to submit with the appliacation?

How about the settelement fees? can you pay it online same time you complete the online application?

Bearing in mind that average processing times for settlement VISA in phils is between 40-60days. I don't think I can go there submit her applaication then stay there and wait 60 days for descision. I have full time employment here in UK so this is not possible.

How did you manage to go around this problem?