Kyle

You'll need to pay for your medical vaccinations/exam, (for my wife 1200+ RMB) - Pay at the hospital You'll also need to pay for your (upon successful interview) visa processing. If I remember correctly, it was like 40 RMB. You'll pay that after the interview @ the China Post inside the consulate If you pay the IV application fee prior to going to Guz, you won't have to pay that again EDIT: Opps, forgot this one, http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?/topic/39544-off-to-see-the-wizard-of-guz/page__view__findpost__p__527093 On Dan's link above it might be beneficial to also look at the "more information link" as the fee schedule hasn't been updated since last year. That being said, I'm not stating that those figures are inaccurate

We have our photos in a small book diary my Wife made. And the offical documents are in a binder, and I assume they will want us to take those out? one at a time right? Dunno. They'll want what they want after they get an impression of your case. Jingjing and I just pasted our pictures on standard A4 paper and made captions for each picture. We had 80 pictures that were less than 3/4" thick. Whatever you guys decide to do, just make sure that you can get to anything they ask quickly and efficiently. Being able to do that is much more important, in my opinion, than artistic presentation. The small space provided to pass documents through is one of the reasons why (if you've managed to rummage through the old archives) the folder technique, which, if my memory serves me correctly, David developed.

I don't think it's a big deal having all of your docs in one binder with the exception of a small opening in the window that you'll have to pass the documents through to the VO. I remember going to the consulate and there were several folks trying unsuccessfully to pass huge photo albums through. If you've ever gone to a Chinese bank and looked at the teller layout, you'll have a pretty good idea of what to expect.

That's a great post Tsap! I'm happy that your struggle with Guangzhou is finally over!

If you're wanting to go the broadband route, I've had great success with Skype's subscription service

Similar, but the escape is a little more rounded, in my opinion. Griz, my man, I'm going to have to step away from this thread, because you're getting me in the car shopping mood.

It is, http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/static_e/2011about.html It is registered as a .com.cn funny thing they use facebook for the US edition, however Facebook is actively blocked in China. True, but I have several Chinese friends who have found out how to circumvent the GFW

I would second Dan on this. I did check that box and sure enough it arrived about a month later. There were a few others going through the same thing about that time that waited empty handed. It never hurts to check in on em and see if they're following through

I kind of like the look of the Ford Flex

Safe travels Tsapper!! I'm very happy for both you and Lil' Rabbit. I'm looking forward to hearing about your adventures Stateside!

Just in time!! Congrats!!! Now it will be your responsibility to remember it next year. Naw, you can just depend on David to remind all of us again next year!

Congrats!!!!!!!!! :toot:

Agreed

Yeah, Jingjing has BCBS as well. I think we pay close to 170.00/mo for her. We could of got it cheaper but decided to opt for maternity coverage. Also, if I recall, her deductible is higher which results in a lower monthly premium

FYI I looked at Jingjing's other B2 visas and the issue/exp dates are as follows: 27 APR 2006 - 26 APR 2007 01 JUN 2007 - 28 MAY 2008 So yes, it does look like the visas are roughly one year in validity

1 year http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc193/kyleinwuhan/scan0001.jpg

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The history of CFL is what Carl was referring to. Don deleted all of his other posts/threads

I wouldn't hide the fact that your her boyfriend, especially if you're going to return with her to China.

It would be best to check with her school about this. You might try the school's foreign affairs office as a starting point. Different regions/schools often enforce regulations differently so it doesn't surprise me that you've read varying accounts. Typically, marrying prior to graduation is frowned upon.

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?/forum/41-history-of-cfl/

Fantastic!!!!

Geez, looking at your timeline, this is kind of a no brainer

I put China on my I-864 and had no problems doing this. I'm sure there will be some who may type in all caps telling you that this is wrong though.

Congratulations!!! :toot: