bob

maybe they can get rid of that "911 is coming" nonsense

I spoke to GuangZhou IV last night to learn when LiNing could pick up her visa. The person I spoke with was unhappy that Dos had informed me of the approval. They processed 500 on Saturday so they still have many more to do. They are overwhelmed with e-mails and Congressional inquiries asking for status. I was asked to post this message here so that we will stop bothering them and let them work. This is not my idea! I am just the message bearer. They have not yet decided how they will notify those with visa approvals to return to GuangZhou. The EMS thing is NOT a certainty at this time. They know that the Chinese mail system is unreliable. Ideally they would like to post approvals on their website by number with a date to pick up. They hope to have a method worked out by Friday. They hope to have something on their website telling us their plans by Friday afternoon. It would certainly be a relief to many of us if they did start communicating a little better. Anyway, this is what I was told, make of it what you will. I am overjoyed that LiNing's visa is approved, but I doubt that she will have her visa in time to be here by year end. I am hoping for 30 days. This is just my opinion of the situation.

I did call the 1/6 number for a change, but still waited 20 minutes. For a change it was worth the wait.

I spoke with Sarah at DoS this morning. She told me that the visas for LiNing and her daughter were approved Saturday! I called LiNing at Midnight China time to tell her the news. She said that she packed her bags yesterday because she knew the visa was coming. Her interview was August 28.

I see it mentioned often lately about the Fiancees calling the consulate. What number are they calling? The main switchboard at 20-8121-8000 ? will they connect them to the IV section?