Wow. It seems like everyone's story is so different. I didn't receive or hear anything until they sent me a letter clearly stating that I had met the requirements to satisfy sponsorship. That was way back in January and I haven't heard anything since. But I did notice recently that their dates are wacko. I've been watching the website for any updated info on my file and up until yesterday it said it was last updated in April. Then yesterday it all of a sudden said it had been updated in May. Nothing changed and the dates are about a month off. Hope it means they are working on yours but it's hard to say. Btw, is your partner in the Philippines, Japan or Korea? Wonder if that makes any difference.DJC_06 said:
Hi Heather! What part in the website are you looking at? Is it the processing times? Since you are a December applicant, maybe it won't be too long before you hear from the Manila VO. Several December applicants, like myself, already have received their passport requests.Hwseyl said:
Hidollinexile said:Hi Heather! What part in the website are you looking at? Is it the processing times? Since you are a December applicant, maybe it won't be too long before you hear from the Manila VO. Several December applicants, like myself, already have received their passport requests.
No, it's not. It's just an AOR (Acknowledgement of Receipt). We got our SA about a week after the AOR.trewmenn said:
No you don't need to translate, they have people in the embassy who are fluent in Tagalog to read your letters. When was you AOR? Wish you a speedy results getting your visa. My wife and I waited 10 months from start to finish.bryanisip said:
Thanks! we didn't submit her application yet because she is not done with her medicals. wow only 10 months? I read that it takes about 2 months + 14 months to process and we have a big problem. Our local office doesn't endorse NSO marriage certificate for expedite and they said it will take 6 months to 1 year for us to get our NSO MC!MarkandElvie said:
anyways, we also have a question about dependants.. who is considered a dependant? do siblings considered dependants? Thanks.
My partner and I live together in Japan. I am heading back to Canada in August for grad school with my wife. Planning on entering using the dual-intent provision.Hwseyl said:
your children are considered dependants....bryanisip said:Thanks! we didn't submit her application yet because she is not done with her medicals. wow only 10 months? I read that it takes about 2 months + 14 months to process and we have a big problem. Our local office doesn't endorse NSO marriage certificate for expedite and they said it will take 6 months to 1 year for us to get our NSO MC!
We're also in japan going through the same process except we have three kids. Thank goodness they are duel citizens and I don't have to sponsor them as well.We plan on waiting until my husbands visa is approved through before heading over, since he's the main breadwinner. I'm hoping that won't be an issue for us since he already has a documented job offer. But I'm also worried because we are planning a trip to canada in the summer. Just for a week to look at houses etc.DJC_06 said:
Try a different NSO Office to get expedited.bryanisip said:Thanks! we didn't submit her application yet because she is not done with her medicals. wow only 10 months? I read that it takes about 2 months + 14 months to process and we have a big problem. Our local office doesn't endorse NSO marriage certificate for expedite and they said it will take 6 months to 1 year for us to get our NSO MC!
