Johvani&Allan

Like most, we carefully studied timelines and tried to figure out why some were fast and others were not. Ours, fortunately, ended up being one of the fastest. I attribute part of that to the fact that the I-129F packet was submitted only after extensively researching what was needed in the packet, how to compile the packet, etc. We followed every do and don't. From having run a program which required people to complete applications, I will share with you that 90-95% of applications received were incomplete or in some way inappropriately done. I belief that when the packets are reviewed initially, those that are impeccably completed are put on a fast track, the rest are put in the massive piles with the rest...perhaps I am wrong. It was also clear in my research that applications involving the Philippines generally move rather quickly.

Dear Fellow VJ members,

Has anyone renewed their visa in Tacloban recently? They state that it will take 35 days to receive it, as there is no expedited delivery service available at this time. We are (thankfully) one of the very fortunate ones experiencing very rapid approval and processing at USCIS and NVC. We never expected that waiting for the passport would be the thing keeping us from moving forward! Not a major worry, but we would be interested in knowing how long it has taken others to receive their passports from Tacloban.

Kindest Regards and God Bless us all.

Allan