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  2. Question about interview...

    in Consulate Process: P-3 ~ Interview

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    Question about preparing for visa interview:

     

    I was married before....and my SO is very paranoid and scared that the visa officer will ask her about my ex-wife. Reading the forums on 001, she says she will need every piece of information about my ex-wife...even me asking my ex to write a letter of support for us to submit to the visa officer.

    Is all of this really needed? Will the visa officer ask her in-depth questions about my previous marriage?

    I really don't think so, but she says they will.

     

    Advice and suggestions, please...

     

    Thank you.

     

    - Joe

    Hey Joe,

     

    I don't know if the length of time since a divorce has anything to do with whether the VO will ask any questions about an ex or not but it may. My sweet Haiqing just had her interview about a month ago, I was divorced about four years ago and she was divorced over ten years ago and no questions were asked about either one of our ex's. :)

     

    She was prepared to answer any questions as I told her everything about my ex should the subject come up. Like other's have mentioned, prepare her for everything!

     

    Best of luck!

    Bob

  3. interview did not go well

    in Interview Results

    Posted

    So sorry to hear this jimi,

     

    Don't lose hope, work together and you'll find another path to happiness, it's only going to take some time, patience and persistance.

     

    I wish I could offer you more support but I'm not familiar with what processes are available for your situation. I'm sure there are many here on CFL who can guide you.

     

    Best to you both,

    Bob

  6. In a word "PINK"

    in Interview Results

    Posted

    hey hello123,

     

    Great to see the details of your fiancee's interview :D.

     

    I think you make a good point that getting past the Chinese VO with the CCP issue may just be a determining factor in whether the US VO asks the question or not ;) , so cool that it didn't trip you guys up either :P

     

    Have a terrific time together in the USA!

    Bob

  7. Chinese Visas (question on new requirements)

    in Communications, Planes, Shipping & Money

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    I've not heard of a 2 year tourist visa, but I have heard of a 2 year residency permit (not the same thing at all).

     

    Where have you heard of a 2 year tourist visa?

     

    Warmest Regards...

     

    The 2 year L visa is relatively new. It is typically given to Chinese Americans with relatives in China. But, according to the Chinese Embassy website, it can also be given to foreign born spouses of Chinese citizens.

     

    http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/hzqz/zgqz/t84246.htm

    Foreign spouse and children of a Chinese citizen may apply for a Multiple Entry ¡°L¡± Visa valid for 24 months.The original and photocopy of relevant Marriage Certificate,Birth Certificate, Kinship Certificate and other necessary documents are required to provide.

     

    That said, I believe they will give 2 year visas to anyone who has made frequent trips to China. The cost (if purchased directly from the consulate) is the same as the 1 year visa, so it is really a bargain and time saver.

     

    The strange thing is not all visa application forms show a 2 year visa option. I use visamailservice.com and their Q1 form does have the 2 year option:

    http://www.visamailservice.com/forms.php

     

    Steve

    Thanks Steve, that's good info to know about the 2 year visa. I've never heard of it before but I'll certainly qualify for it when I need to get my visa renewed next October :lol:

     

    Have a terrific day!

    Bob

  10. Multi Entry Visa

    in General Visa Discussion & First Steps

    Posted

    Hey Appaullo,

     

    A US citizen does not need a visa to enter Hong Kong and you're permitted to stay for 90 days each time you enter. If your SO wants to join you in Hong Kong, which would be a nice way to spend some time together, she will need to get a visa to visit Hong Kong and Chinese citizens are usually permitted to stay in Hong Kong for only 7 days per visit.

     

    If she can get a Hong Kong visa to travel with you and depending how you set up your trip, I'd recommend getting a double entry visa so you have some flexibility when you get here. Not that much of a price difference from a single to double entry which are usually good for 30 days stay each entry. Like other's have mentioned you can get a new visa in Hong Kong if you need to but it's easier to just get a double now. :rolleyes:

     

    I just came back to Shenzhen last night and I'll be here through the end of February. I have a 1 year multiple entry visa good for 60 days stay each entry so we'll be making one trip to Hong Kong together in the middle of my stay to reset the 60 days once I enter the mainland again.

     

    Have a safe trip and enjoy!

    Bob

  11. Cheap Hotels near train and consulate??

    in Interview Results

    Posted

    Here's a map of the area.

     

    GUZ area map

     

    We stayed at Yang's for 10 days. It could have been cleaner. But, the location was perfect (Tianyu Garden on the map), the Yangs were very nice and helpful, and the price was very good for a two bedroom apartment.

     

    There are several hotels around the square. I checked the price on a few - all were considerably more than Mr. Yang was charging.

    Thanks Richard,

     

    That's the map I was talking about :plane:

     

    Enjoy your evening,

    Bob

  12. This maybe silly

    in Communications, Planes, Shipping & Money

    Posted

    Made to China just fine, no problems with TP just trying to figure out the GF for now. I will try and write more latter.

    Hey Mark,

     

    Glad to hear everything went well getting there :plane: ... have fun with your lady!

     

    See you later in the week!

    Bob

     

    ok Bob, you will be in country on the 23? My GF wants to meet the two of you.

    Hey Mark,

     

    Yes, I'm leaving here tomorrow afternoon the 22nd, same flight you took, and I'll be in Shenzhen Thursday evening the 23rd. We'll stay in China until February 18th when I'll bring Haiqing and our son here for their first visit to the USA ;)

     

    Sure, it would be nice to meet ... our gals can talk and plan. I'll let Haiqing know about it when I see her and perhaps we can get together this weekend.

     

    Catch you later!

    Bob

  14. Cheap Hotels near train and consulate??

    in Interview Results

    Posted

    Hey freedream,

     

    When you exit the train station towards the Consulate if you look down the street a block or two on the right hand side you'll see the Star Hotel (sign is on the top of the building). It will take you less than five minutes to walk to it. It's on a street that is parallel to the street that the US Consulate is on and across the park from it.

     

    To get to the Consulate from the Star Hotel, exit the hotel and cross the street, to the left of the park is a row of stores, walk along these store fronts (that way you'll be in the shade instead of crossing the park in the sun) until you come to the next street, cross this street and go right. Past the next stop light on the left is the US Consulate, walk time less than five minutes from the hotel.

     

    We stayed at the Star Hotel a month ago for our interview. Room was clean, air conditioner worked properly, bed was hard in typical Chinese fashion and there are a couple of good restaurants in the hotel if you don't feel like exploring the town. 235 RMB per night (about $35), let your fianc¨¦e make the reservations because in some hotels in China there is a different room rate for Chinese citizens and rich foreigners :P ... you'll pay less this way. :D

     

    I'd post a map of the area for you but I couldn't find it, I think I may have left it in China when I left there in a rush three weeks ago. I'm leaving for China on Wednesday and when I get there I can post it for you if you're interested ... provided I can find it. :unsure:

     

    Best of luck,

    Bob

  18. This maybe silly

    in Communications, Planes, Shipping & Money

    Posted

    It's not so much that you need toilet paper, just be sure to pack nose-plugs to overcome the sanitary bathroom deficiencies. No worry about toilet paper, just practice squatting for awhile so you can learn how to take a crap without sitting down...

     

    :roller:

     

    ---

     

    Oh, and remember, every bathroom counter has about six inches of water and other fun stuff on top of it. You might try avoiding contact.

    Hey ShaQuaNew, it's not enough to just be able to squat ... you have to be able to squat, keep your balance and do your business all at the same time if you expect to use the bathroom on a moving train! :unsure: ... no sitting required or available!

  19. This maybe silly

    in Communications, Planes, Shipping & Money

    Posted

    Just in case I am taking the Sear's Catalog with me. :lol:

    Hey, there's a good approach! :roller:

     

    I all time carry paper for us. :)

    Yes Jin, but for what purpose ... to use in the bathroom or at the dinner table? :lol: ... or maybe both? :D

     

    My sweet Haiqing does the same thing ... we always carry a bag of some sort with essential supplies ... bottled water, couple of cold red cans of tea, munchies and toilet paper or tissues. :unsure: ... and don't forget the umbrella :lol:

  20. This maybe silly

    in Communications, Planes, Shipping & Money

    Posted

    Hey Mark,

     

    In my many trips to China I've never seen a hotel that didn't have toilet paper or hangers ... and I've even stayed in some of the local Chinese hotels. :P Sometimes you'll have to ask for more as some places will give you a partial role because many folks will walk off with the toilet paper when they check out! ... a hot commodity :lol:

     

    If you're out on the street and use a public restroom or in some small restaurants you may find yourself in a position where there's no toilet paper. :D If you want you can buy it there in the stores so I wouldn't bother carrying any with you. There is a Wal-Mart and a Jusco in Shenzhen were you can buy almost anything you'll need, even some American products ... I'm sure your gal knows where they are.

     

    I like Randy's idea a lot, can get you through until you find the Wal-Mart :lol:

     

    Don't be surprised when your gal whips out toilet paper or tissues in a restaurant :D many restaurants don't have napkins so this is a common sight. In most of the hotels you'll find napkins in their restaurants but out on the street it's another story :bleh:

     

    I'll often iron and neatly fold shirts but no matter how carefully I pack them they always look a little ... well ... packed. :rolleyes: Most hotels have a laundry service and can get you taken care of there. If your gal washes some clothes for you expect it to be stiff when you get it back, very few people have clothes dryers and everything is hung to dry and ends up stiff.

     

    Talking about this makes me jealous that you're leaving tomorrow ... I'm leaving for Shenzhen a week from today :plane:

     

    See you there! :ok:

    Bob

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