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Although my SO and I might experience a bit of a delay receiving the P4, we hope that she will have her appointment scheduled sometime in April. I plan to be in GZ when she interviews. Does anyone have an idea of the weather in April. What is the average temperature and what type of clothing should one take?

Try calling the Department of State (DOS) 202-663-1225. When you begin to get the menu options, press 1 to bypass to the final set of options. You will finally be asked if you want to speak with a visa specialist. Press the option that they ask for the specialist. Make sure you have your case # handy (GUZ-whatever). Explain you situation. It GZ has updated your case, they will let you know the status. Best of luck.

Hong Kong Market here in Houston was handing out pamphlets with a complete list of activities for CNY. I guess I'll have to wait until next year to spend CNY with my SO

A few months back, my SO and I got into an exchange regarding preparation of documents for her P3. I held firm until she sent me an email saying "You are like a child" along with a Smily Face wagging its tongue out at me. My heart just melted and I decided not to pursue my arguement any further. What can I say. I guess I am not as stubborn a New Yorker as I thought.

Thanks! At this point I think we are looking at P4 end of Feb and interview sometime in April

My SO mailed her P3 on Jan 17th. I know it's a bit early but I was hoping that GZ would have already scheduled my SO's appointment. I called DOS and was told that GZ had not posted an update to our case. I must say that the gal at DOS was very helpful and polite. Anyone have a feel for how long it normally takes for GZ to schedule the appointment once they receive the P3 package?

My SO is Yang Bo. Bo is pronounced - Boa. I always thought her Chinese name to be beautiful.If it were my decision, I would have her keep her name as is, however she prefers to be called Betty. I don't know if she will legally change it once we get married. The decison is hers to make and I will support her decison.

No problem for me. I will simply start answering her in Spanish and see how she likes it.

the get horny part will do the trick every time

Verrrrrrrrry funny

Your point is well taken

Dennis 143 That was a great post and more inline with what I was looking for when I posted the question. I stated that I tend to be stubborn and hold my position. Differences in culture is a big factor, and I think that what you did in order to get you wife back is a great think.

I worked as an International Marketing Manager for a major Van Line and conducted workshops several times a year for our agents. We would discuss overseas assignments and issues concerning the "trailing spouse". When one first arrives, there is a period when everything is new and exciting. Almost as if one is on vacation. After a period of time, the person comes to the realization that this is not a vacation but a permanent situation. This is the time when your SO might start becoming a bit depessed. This is followed by a period of adjustment. There have been some good suggestions posted here, such as ESL classes and networking with other CFL members, etc which will help with her adjustment. Obviously, your support and understanding will play a major role. Good luck!

Great minds think alike! I was thinking about taking some DVD's to China next March or April

My SO is still in China, but I was thinking about when we have our first difference or first little spat. Can I expect the silent treatment? I can be pretty stubborn sometimes. Do flowers work or maybey chocolates or maybe crawling on hands and knees?

You guys are right! I spoke with my SO last night and she feels more comfortable with my going go GZ during the week of her interview. I can attend the ACH and we can review paperwork and questions which she may be asked. I feel so much better now. It's getting close and I just want to be with my lady again Thanks! I guess I am trying to decide if it is more advantageous to go before my SO's interview vs during the week of her interview. I made two trips, the second was for the interview, and I did attend ACH. This all led to fours questions only for Loving Candle, one of which was "is your boyfriend still here?". I do feel that going for the interview and ACH makes a very good impression. Remember that confidence during the interview makes a BIG difference for your SO and being there for here will really boost her confidence. -James and Loving Candle Yeap with what he said!!! Bobby....

Thanks! I guess I am trying to decide if it is more advantageous to go before my SO's interview vs during the week of her interview.

My SO and I have been together for almost 2 years now. We met physically last April for the first and only time. I am getting the feeling that I need to make another trip so that it will look better when my SO goes for her interview. While there, I think it would be a good idea if I attend the ACH in Guangzhou. Since my SO does not have her interview date as yet, I am trying to decide if I should go before her interview or if it would be best to go during the week of her interview. Anyone have thoughts on this?????????

That's a great photo Hey, you beat me to the punch line Jim !! LOL I was going to say: Yes, it is a V for victory !!! I have captured my American man, and he is mine !!! That must be the case, my SO has 2 behind my head in that picture.

I noticed in many of the photos that my SO and I toke together that she would often flash the "V" sign. I also noticed photos of other Chinese ladies where they would flash the same sign. I always thought that it was "V" for victory. Does it have another significance in China?

You better hope that our interview dates don't fall on April 1st and our respective SO's don't decide to play some cruel April fools joke on us I would love it if we were lucky enough to get a fast turnaround and be scheduled for the 2nd half of February as I will already be in China. But I agree, it looks like late March is more likely. Hey, my b'day is April 4. That would be the best b'day ever if it hit that date.

Best of luck to you. My SO andI agree that she will have her interview some time toward the latter part of March. What do you think?

Hi! Am basing package received in GZ based on my conversation with my SO. She says she received a call from GZ advising her that they were in receipt of our Package and they wanted to confirm her address in Chinese so that they could mail out the P3. Last night I spoke with her and she confirmed receipt of P3 and that she was in the process of mailing it out the same day.

Wow! I can hardly believe it. Just got off the phone with my SO. She received P3 today and is mailing it back today. Getting closer.

My SO is also from Hubei Province. I guess we will have plenty of Chinese food (yummy), western food and Tex Mex. I am Latino, my parents having been born in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rican food is quite differenct from Tex Mex or Mexican Food. Will be interesting to see how she reacts to white rice with red kidney beans or Mogongo con carne frita etc. I'm really looking forward to the whole experience. SO and me trade-off very much in this matter.She cooks as good as ANY resturuant in China,and would actually rather cook here at home than go to a resturuant.She LOVES hotdogs,Twix candy bars (ofcourse she quite due to "inflating"),Cheeze-Its,Sweet Lebanon Bologna sandwiches,Grape soda,Taco Bell,my home made chile and BBQ chicken,cole slaw,tossed salads,Cheetoes Cheese Puffs,many other "fat western foods".She does know what to indulge in and what not too.She came here w/ an open mind and I try to let her try everything as I did when I was in China for awhile.We both think it's very cool "trading off" our cultures and cuisines. My fiancee is also from Hubei Province and she is very anxious to try Texas cuisine. She some how managed to find a few American cook books that are written in Chinese and asks me if such and such dish is available in Texas. She is certainly game to try western foods and wants to learn how to prepare some of them. She does like American style cheese as I brought some with me the last time I was back. I'm sure we will visit the Asian markets as well as HEB, Central Market, Whole Foods and other here in the Houston - Austin - San Antonio area. I think our kitchen will be a blend of international cuisines as I like to cook a variety of international foods and so does she. Now I just gotta find the Chinese word for menudo and barbacoa. As aye, Jim