my indian friend!we have the same case!i was hired last september of 2008 but unfortunately as of to date!my visa is not yet release and every time i verify the status of my apllication thru my agency. their consistent reply: the company is still processing my visa. sad to say we have to wait and wait!maybe they are preparing something big for us!hehehe!so be patient my friend!if its for us!its for us!good day!by the way im here in manila.