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Do you mean Xin Ai de? (I think this would be like love of my heart) Hong Kong speaks Cantonese, Taiwan speaks Mandarin, but 'Tai Tai' may be the same in both. Are Lao Po and Lao Gong Cantonese terms? (Yes, I know - husband and wife) That may explain why she doesn't like them Qizi is Mandarin for wife - like what Ty calls his. Sorry - but my Lao Po kept the translator, and the Lao Gong is stuck with only the electronic dictionary.

Chef - Maybe you could offer to have a Chinese friend who is NOT with the bank call her and work with her to figure out what the problem is. This would work especially well if she has a cell phone, and they can talk while she is at the machine. BUT - if you DO have to go back to WU, are you aware that the fee is MUCH less if you take CASH to an agent location (grocery store or wherever)? It's only $12 or $14 that way (I forget which).

I think most of us have been through a divorce and know what that is like. but with a wife who would rather stay in the marriage is inconceivable to me. Especially such a long, drawn out process. Our hearts are with you and we hope you can find a solution soon.

My understanding is that they put you in line based on the date your case was received bt the GUZ. That would mean you're next, or very soon. Would you save us a place in line, please?

I'm sure Tine will help you more than I can, but to pass along what I know from Chinese friends, send her a letter of invitation which tells how long she will stay (6 months or less) and where she will stay. Include an afidavit of support. She will apply to her embassy/consulate in China for the B-2, and get an interview approx. 1 month later. She needs to bring proof of ties to China - papers concerning her home, job, pictures of family and friends in China, etc. She may apply for an extension after the 6 months, but I have heard that some people are turned down on subsequent applications for "overstaying" their visa, even though they got the extension. So she should plan on staying only 6 months for the first trip.

You must talk to a live operator for information about a fiance visa

Do good.

They have been known to not accept packages, or to accept them (sign for them) and then store them at the Swan Hotel until they (GUZ) are ready to process them.??All the while claiming to not have received the package.

We are talking about the divorced ones whom most of us have connected with. There are plenty of those as well. A Chinese friend at work was giving me a hard time at work for "stealing Chinese women", until I pointed out how many were available and un-wanted because of the divorce stigma. Chinese people are always supportive of what I am doing, aside from an occasional comment like, "He probably beat her", or "She's desperate" - this from people who don't know her at all. Unwanted, divorced women seem to be especially common in Guangxi.

I think that the Asian men are interested only in younger, un-divorced Asian women. The supply of these is declining, not only because of the women's interest in Western men, but because of their parents' interest in Asian male babies.

Welcome to CFL! I forget, but someone will be along shortly to tell you - HINT: It begins with GUZ!

VERY good info, I'm sure for anyone stuck in that process. - now David's moticed it! Thanks

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Remember that there was a long period of time (from the 40's to the 80's) where immigration to China was not permitted. The original immigrants (19th and 20th centuries) tended to be from Guangdong province and speak Cantonese. They formed what most of us (and probably your SO as well) think of as Chinatown. The newer immigrants tend to be from the Beijing-Shanghai region and came over on student or work visas. The ones I know at work all have advanced degrees and do not live in Chinatown, and, in some cases, nowhere near other Chinese people. Not because they want to be away from other Chinese, but to live where they choose to live. If she doesn't speak Cantonese, she may not feel at home at all in Chinatown. I think it's a prejudice (against the early immigrants or Guangdong people in general) on her part, but there may be some truth behind it.

. . . . and don't be too controlling!!

Best of luck to you both! Hong Kong is much faster than Guangzhou, so you'll probably get there sooner than a lot of us!

Have a nice trip . . . and the rest of your lives!

If she leaves, she will need a visa to get back. That would most likely be the K-3, since you are married. Yes, that process would be like the K-1 all over again.

Yes - breaking away seems to be the issue. If she wasn't willing to do that, why would she come to the US and marry you? She has made one choice - I hope she can stick with it.

Sounds like the issue in a US marriage would be whether to break away from the father, and that the answer would be clear.?But in this case, I think the choice is hers, and that you shuld be supportive, even if it ends the marriage. Remember that he may simply get more demanding, or he may learn to respect his daughter's choice. Best wishes no matter how it turns out.

Congratulations!!

I checked Continental on Aug 26 from Houston to Beijing - $618 one-way, over $1000 2-way But you may not always save by NOT buying a 2-way ticket - check the options - check different websites.

I think the video will show you obviously holding a conversation. You can translate for them if they ask, but the videos are usually not even seen. I think that base is more than covered with the pictures, etc. that you have.

Be polite and cooperative

A VERY long wait - congratulations!