Hi, we are considering hiring a new helper directly from the Philippines, but have some concerns about visa processing time. The HK Immigration web site says "The Immigration Department's performance pledge for FDH applications is that 90% of the applications will be finalized within 6 weeks upon receipt of all necessary documents." Various DH agencies we have contacted have given us wildly varying estimates - from 6 weeks to 6 months. We are interested in hearing about any recent experiences hiring a helper directly from the Philippines and how long it actually took to get a visa for her. Many thanks.