Randy W

The Sept. wave started right about a month ago today. I believe they go by the 6/4 date, so you should be next! Hang in there!

It's a shame that the CSC had their hands on it for the first 120 days. Congratulations

Good news!! NO MORE ROADBLOCKS Go for it!

Fred is waiting for P4 (including the interview appointment date), a couple of weeks ahead of us (another friend from www.robbsnanningsite.com. You may get it in the next couple of weeks, guy. If not, then most likely early October for a November interview. To make sure that you are in the queue, go to Guangzhou email and inquire as to the status of your case. They should tell you you are "Waiting to be scheduled for Interview", provided nothing is missing. If something is missing, they will tell you. I got a personalized response in 4 hours this morning - they are usually very quick. Welcome to CFL.

. . . . . and live happily ever after!

Try hand carrying the cash to an agent location (like my 2 grocery stores) I'm not sure about a limit, since I've only tried $700 max, but it's ony $14, no matter the amount, and instantly available. Only the ATM is cheaper. $27 for a $200 transfer is more than 10% - look at the bottom line there - and, like I said, goes way up from there. The difference is in hand carrying the cash vs. electronically or by phone.

CONGRATULATIONS. and don't worry - You will find it again.

CONGRATULATIONS . . . and Best of Luck. We'll be right behind you (I hope)

Not surprising - the GUZ will not accept a package until they are ready to process it. In the meantime, it shows a status of 'not recived', even though either it is still at DHL, or the Swan Hotel, simply waiting for someone to take a look. The DOS only knows what has been entered into the GUZ' computer, but will often pass along that information sooner than the GUZ will. The 'months' figure is a standardized response. Hang in there, and grab a bag of Cheetos!

Western Union is $14 per transfer (any amount) IF you carry cash to an "agent location". They are much higher ($40 and up depending on the amount) if you transfer the money electronically (credit card). Check Western Union (also to find agent locations). The max amount is limited for electronic transfers. If you specify a USD transfer, it will be converted to RMB at the receiving location.

Not if you keep up that post count!

There is an international tab, but it is not organized very well. Look for 'International Flight Deals' on the 'Site Map' - it is in a list format w/not that many to choose from, but good prices on the ones it has. Thanks, Steve

Best wishes to you both, David. Bring her back, and set the path for those of us to follow.

Actually, although the pinyin may be ji-mu I've never heard a mu. Usually sounds more like Jim or sometimes Jeem 150609[/snapback] They don't have the trailing consonants like we do - m, in this case - so they use the character for 'mu' instead. The vowel is often silent, or near silent, when used this way. This is done even more often in Japanese, since their only consonant is 'n', and they generally don't have double consonants like 'sk'. Sky would be spelled 'su' 'ka' 'i'(three syllables), to indicate our pronounciation - they even have a different set of characters to spell foreign words in that way. Each character is generally a single consonant followed by a vowel, or just the vowel sound.

or ji-mu ju-li-an in pinyin

Yes - but apparently you have to go to the one they designate

No - you don't have to. For example, if your given name is Steven, you may choose to go by Steve, which will show up on your record as a legal 'alias' if, say, you get a credit card in that name. You may also use it on your resume. Now, if she wants to legally change it so that it will be used on her driver's license, I'm sure someone can help you there.

We usually do pronounce "Eric" in a way that sounds to them like "Erika", especially the Cantonese speakers. Erica becomes Erika, drink becomes drinKA, unless you carefuuly close off the last 'k'. Leave your toungue at the roof of your mouth, and don't make that final sound that we're used to. And so on with anything ending in 'T', 'B', 'D', etc. We don't share our Chinese nicknames outside the family (too personal).

Most of our members whose paperwork was received by the GUZ in May already have September interviews scheduled. However, it may have been in "customs clearance" for awhile (the GUZ won't accept a package until tey're ready for it). Go to the GUZ email website GUZ email and inquire as to the status of your application. I'll bet you are "waiting for interview to be scheduled", and will be notified in the next few weeks - unless you fell into "name check hell". They will not give you any information other than that (unless there is something specific about your case). The GUZ can request an FBI name check, which would throw your case into a lengthy (2 month to 1 year or more) delay. Good luck

I used Bank of America debit card when in Nanning as well. Only at Bank of China. Was charged $3 USD per use and could withdraw up to 2500 RMB. It appears that user error may be possible. There were 3 different ATM's to use. She may not be using the correct ATM machine. 150366[/snapback] It turned out that she had asked for a cash advance, instead of a withdrawal. No more problem! Excep in Yulin.

I am not surprised......BEAM ME UP SCOTTY, THERE IS NO INTELLIGENT LIFE IN GUZ!!!!!!!!!!!!! 149768[/snapback] http://tinypic.com/9vbmep.gif

I heard mainland (not HK) people use the term Ai Ren. It means lover. I found it funny to call your wife "lover" because a wife is more than a lover. She can be your best friend and manage the family. In USA, you call your mistress your Lover. 150035[/snapback] But you might not want to call her your "partner". My SO was insulted by this since partner is strictly a business word in her mind 150046[/snapback] Try peiou (pei4ou3)

I passed this along to the chef by PM, but for anyone else - look for ATM locations at VISA ATM Locator. Enter "Nan Ning" - with a space - for Nanning.

When my Lao Po and I first met, she used the term 'Xin Ai Ren' (Heart Love Person), which I took to mean boy (or girl) friend. I think she used it all of one time before it gave way to Lao Po and Lao Gong.

I just called WU and was quoted electronically almost $50.00. However, when I talked to an actual person on the phone the charge was $14.00. 150000[/snapback] Like I said - BIG difference - take CASH to an agent location. By the way, your webcam is on.