How soon after the interview do we get the Visa?

[Seahawks21 0]

I've seen a couple timelines where the beneficiary received the Visa two days after the interview. Is this normal in the Philippines? Also, once the Visa is in hand, are you then free to leave and go to the US? So exciting!

(sorry I don't have a good timeline on here, but we hit a couple bumps in the road along the way and our timeline would not be accurate for most people.)

Thanks to everybody who has contributed to my case along the way. You have no idea how helpful you guys have been. If any of you are ever in Seattle, you will have a place to stay and some fine seafood! We never could have gotten this far without you.

Thanks again,

Scott

[medasman 0]

it took 13 days for her to receive the visa by air 21

[pepper 34]

It depends on where she lives.Sometimes its just 2-3 days for Manila residents..

And no she can't leave for the US right after getting her visa..She needs to attend(and have her passport stamped) the CFO seminar first ..Check this link for more info :

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/

Goodluck!!

Edited September 24, 2010 by earp

[Seahawks21 0]

It depends on where she lives.Sometimes its just 2-3 days for Manila residents..

And no she can't leave for the US right after getting her visa..She needs to attend(and have her passport stamped) the CFO seminar first ..Check this link for more info :

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/

Goodluck!!

Thanks for the heads up Earp! Ok. This can't be scheduled until after the interview, correct? And then about a week later she attends the seminar....then she can leave right away? Or does she have to wait some time for processing after the seminar?

I'm just trying to plan some flights. I would like to be there and ready so we can leave as soon as she has completed all of the requirements, but I don't know if it is possible to make the timing perfect. Her interview hopefully will be in November, and I need to be back to the USA by Thanksgiving Day for work. Ehhhh, cutting it very close. Thanks again!

[rodceasar 34]

earp... Is the CFO seminar unique to the Phillipines only?

Seahawks21... Good luck on your journey and I wish you and your the best!

[pepper 34]

Thanks for the heads up Earp! Ok. This can't be scheduled until after the interview, correct? And then about a week later she attends the seminar....then she can leave right away? Or does she have to wait some time for processing after the seminar?

I'm just trying to plan some flights. I would like to be there and ready so we can leave as soon as she has completed all of the requirements, but I don't know if it is possible to make the timing perfect. Her interview hopefully will be in November, and I need to be back to the USA by Thanksgiving Day for work. Ehhhh, cutting it very close. Thanks again!

You're welcome! Its preferable to attend the CFO seminar when she has her visa on hand.Since she can do a walk-in she doesnt have to set up an appointment for it. There's no waiting time after the CFO seminar(they'll stamp her passport on the same day) Once she has the stamp on her passport ..yes she can leave right away.

earp... Is the CFO seminar unique to the Phillipines only?

Seahawks21... Good luck on your journey and I wish you and your the best!

Yes I believe its only in the Philippines hence CFO--Commission on Filipinos Overseas....

Edited September 25, 2010 by earp