Finally a Finality

[Dwight - Hanilyn 1]

After several months of begging, we finally got the finality paperwork from the LCR to get Hanilyn's BC corrected. The process started in April 2010. We get all excited and rush to the NSO in Manila hoping to get a quick annotation. Nothing doing, nothing is quick in the PI. I have been told that certain expedition fees can be paid to get the process moving quicker; however, we have yet to find someone who can guarantee quick results. Maybe Hanilyn doesn't know how to negotiate, or we have just been getting roadblock after roadblock.

Now we are told that we can get the updated BC on January 19th. We are hoping to rush to the DFA in Butuan to get the passport process started there since there is a three month wait for an appointment in Manila. Does anyone have any experience with the DFA in Butuan? How quick can we expect a passport from there if we apply on Jan 20th.

Also, I will be back in Manila on Valentine's Day and staying at least until the 25th. Is it possible to get the passport in enough time to get a VISA interview while I am there. I really hope to bring Hanily back home with me in February. Am I hoping for too much? If so, does anyone have a suggested date on when we may be able to complete the process.

Also, Our petition expired on December 12, 2011. I have emailed the embassy asking for an extension but have not had any response. Do I need to follow up with a Fax? That seemed to work the last time. I faxed a change of address and finally got the petition notification to my fiance.

I hope someone can help provide answers.

[souleymon 27]

it doesnt matter when ur petition expired,as far u vent gotten an interview date

[Dwight - Hanilyn 1]

it doesnt matter when ur petition expired,as far u vent gotten an interview date

She has to have a passport to get an interview date. The embassy always asks me for a passport

number when I call to inquire about the petition.