I'm posting to verify an understanding I got from an internet site somewhere.
I read that the best approach for pursuing an SRRV visa is to arrive in the Phils on a tourist visa, and to to apply for the SRRV once in-country. The stated reasons included: the waiting time, the bureaucracy involved, and according to one person, the possibility that he might have to appear at an immigration office in person to ensure that the application process was completed successfully.
Would appreciate any feedback on this point.