Hi! I am hoping this thread would be really helpful. I have this situation to start with:
I had my application sent and done at the manila embassy last Dec.2012, received acknowledgement on Feb. 08, 2013 and was sent for
medical and medical done the next day, which is the 9th. I am a direct hire.
questions:
1. does the 5-month processing period really gets delayed? (or was i looking at the wrong info?)
2. what could be causing the delay? the strike alert?
3. is it advisable to call the visa section to check the status (which number to call and how)?
4. any advice as my employer is getting a bit worried because he needs me by September 2013?