I started to hire a helper in early August in Philippines. I pay $4500 +1200 agency fee and insurance. The agency said that visa was approved today. The agency said the helper did not need to pay agency fee but she need to pay some training fees in Philippines only. My agency fees includes the air-ticket already. This is what the agent told me. She can come in 2-3 weeks time. The agency in Philippines will tell her what to do next.