Filipina Fiancee Visa Service Review

Filipina Fiancee Visa
Filipina Fiancee Visa–thumbs up!

I’m happy to announce that Mare Cris’ spousal visa has been approved!

I’m very thankful to the Filipina Fiancee Visa Service for their help with our case and I wanted to write this review as a way of expressing my gratitude.

I have actually known the owner of this company for quite some time since we both have blogs/websites related to the Philippines.  I’ve asked him random questions through the years and he’s always been able to answer them.  I even sought his advice before making the decision to marry here in the Philippines–I just wanted to make sure I wouldn’t have any problems with processing my wife’s visa and moving to the States.

I’ll summarize what the Filipina Fiancee Visa Service does:

1. They make sure all your forms are filled out correctly.  This doesn’t sound like such a big deal unless you’ve seen the paperwork involved.  The government is very strict regarding the forms and one mistake could potentially slow things down.  I didn’t want to take that risk, so I’m glad I had some professional help.  I’m positive I would have filled out a few things incorrectly without their guidance.

2. They guide you through the process.  Here are a few examples:

*We were informed of some extra documentation we would need for a later step and were able to secure it way ahead of time.

*I was able to get any question I had answered within 24 hours via email.  The only reason it took that long is we are in separate time zones (I’m here in the Philippines and they are in the States).

*One time I needed clarification for one of the forms the National Visa Center (NVC) sent to us.  The government’s system relies heavily on computer generated forms and it isn’t always clear what they are asking for (or it wasn’t to me).

*We were confident going into our final interview at the US Embassy because we knew our documents were all in order.

I endorse the Filipina Fiancee Visa Service without hesitation for those who want some professional help with spousal/fiancee visas here in the Philippines.

 

Top Three Christian Dating Books

Holding Hands, Holding Hearts
Holding Hands, Holding Hearts

A few years ago I realized love, sex, and relationship issues were going to be a major theme of my ministry with students.  I read several Christian books on the topic because I wanted to see more than one perspective and look at new ways to explain the biblical principles.

I appreciate and recommend books that are true to biblical values without being legalistic.  With that in mind, these three are the best I have read so far:

1.  Holding Hands, Holding Hearts: Recovering a Biblical View of Christian Dating (Richard and Sharon Phillips).

If I had to chose one book about Christian dating this would probably be it.  It is co-authored by Richard and Sharon Phillips (you guessed it–husband and wife), a couple that has years of marriage experience and ministry to singles.  This book is very balanced and practical while being completely faithful to biblical principles (sexual purity, wisdom, etc.).

2. Doing Things Right in Matters of the Heart
(John Ensor)

Author John Ensor presents a “radically biblical alternative to the supposed wisdom of our age.”  The strength of this book is the emphasis on male and female roles within relationships.  Ensor starts with Genesis, looking at God’s original design for the family.  He then applies these principles to dating.

3. Undressed: The Naked Truth about Love, Sex, and Dating
(Jason Illian)

Two things stood out to me while reading this book: 1.  I appreciated reading something from the perspective of a single Christian guy–someone who had actually experienced dating, break-ups, etc.  2.  Illian is really funny, and his sense of humor makes this book a very entertaining read.

Note:  I’d highly recommend my books for those living here in the Philippines.