Just wanted to say a big thanks to everybody who offered support, advice and guidance throughout this process. My husband received his Passport with the Visa affixed today ( dated Nov.23/09), so looks like all that's left to do is the landing; which he'll be doing in early January. So from the time we sent off the application to the date stamped on his passport/visa was almost 3 months to the day....pretty quick turnaround!! Anyway, thanks again and best of luck to you all.