So, what did we learn from our day at the DFA?
1. If you are bringing a kid, bring a stroller with you. It beats having to carry the kid during the whole wait. It will also help you restrain and control your kid in the midst of all the chaos.
2. Bring water and snacks. Technically, it is not permitted to eat inside the waiting area. But, if you are about to pass out because of hunger and exhaustion, I'm sure it is okay. It is also best to practice discretion. Don't bring rice and ulam.
3. Bring a book or a gadget with you. It will help you pass the time.
4. Bring a fan. Sometimes the temp inside the waiting area goes up because of the number of volume of applicants.
5. If you are bringing a kid with you, don't forget his toy.
6. Be patient. I know it is easier said than done. Your bad disposition won't speed up the process.
7. Try to get an appointment in the morning. About half of the volume in the afternoon is due to the morning's backlog.
8. Check if you may avail of the courtesy lane. I heard that you may use this lane if you are a government employee, a single dependent of a government employee or if you have 1 y/o child with you. I am not aware of any other criteria.
1. If you are bringing a kid, bring a stroller with you. It beats having to carry the kid during the whole wait. It will also help you restrain and control your kid in the midst of all the chaos.
2. Bring water and snacks. Technically, it is not permitted to eat inside the waiting area. But, if you are about to pass out because of hunger and exhaustion, I'm sure it is okay. It is also best to practice discretion. Don't bring rice and ulam.
3. Bring a book or a gadget with you. It will help you pass the time.
4. Bring a fan. Sometimes the temp inside the waiting area goes up because of the number of volume of applicants.
5. If you are bringing a kid with you, don't forget his toy.
6. Be patient. I know it is easier said than done. Your bad disposition won't speed up the process.
7. Try to get an appointment in the morning. About half of the volume in the afternoon is due to the morning's backlog.
8. Check if you may avail of the courtesy lane. I heard that you may use this lane if you are a government employee, a single dependent of a government employee or if you have 1 y/o child with you. I am not aware of any other criteria.
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now i dread the thought of having to line freakin up >:(
word verif: kin-KINESS lolz