I want to thank many of you on Geoexpat. Several months ago I was reading your forums for info on getting a work visa. Found a lot of great info here, and all has worked out. I want to particularly thank PDLM (though you did increase my anxiety a bit) as well as BORIS and KNOW IT ALL, all of whom provided me with the info and direction needed. Also a special thanks to those at Visa Pro (thanks for the recommendation, Sri)!
It took almost exactly 30 days, but they say each application is different. It is assigned to one immigration officer, or so I hear, and if that person happens to have a heavy work load, or a holiday scheduled, or whatever, it could vary quite a bit.
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