Hi Pete and welcome, see you have been a member for a few months and hope you enjoy the site.

As for your SRRV why not simply go to a satellite office near you and speak directly to them, have all your paperwork in order to expedite the process, they have marketeers that are included in the PRA's fees and no need for a middle man, a quick search it seems Cebu is your closest option and a good excuse for a day or 3 out and about.

Good luck.

Cheers, Steve.

 

I had an excellent experience with James Biron who is also at attorney.
However, I hear that now he charges the expat a fee.

 

And he is not in Visayas Howard. Best for the OP to visit the horses mouth as most do and accomplish their SRRV. without extra fees.

OMO.

Cheers, Steve.

 

Although the applicant should know, the better the marketer, the higher the fee. If you want fast, find a marketer who is always in the PRA office, who knows all the people who count in the office. You generally get what you pay for . If you want slow, find any marketer.

 

If you're facing issues with your current JRC agent for an Extended Courtesy SRRV, switching agencies might be the best option. You can check with agencies in Dumaguete or nearby cities that specialize in SRRV applications. Also, for seamless international transactions while handling visa-related expenses, Payoneer is a great option.

 

@Ella Brook

Sounds like you are running a business? The PRA is the horses mouth and gets the job done, third parties? Stay away.

OMO.

Cheers, Steve.

 

@Ella Brook
For the SRRV deposit, a SWIFT (TT) transfer from one's own bank abroad is required (as detailed by @Howard_Z in other posts). For the application fee, you also need to do a SWIFT from your own or pay in person.
As far as I can see on their site, the payment solution you are referring to is for businesses, not individuals looking to pay for a visa?

 

Wow, problems with JRC in Dumaguete? I have been planning to use JRC Dumaguete for an SRRV restamp on a new US port and time will be of the essence. Anybody else have issues with JRC in Dumaguete??? Or any experience with another agent in the visayas for paid SRRV work? Please advise. Thanks

 

Heidi Cajes / cgconsulting.ph (Manila & Cebu) did a great job for me, I can recommend them.