dan1984

I think it was "marongji," but I don't remember for sure. And I think the email attached to the account was either marongji @ gmail.com or dan.makowski @ gmail.com. Or either danielm2@uwm.edu My memory fails me - a time I'd like to mostly block out. What was your old account name?

Hello all. I've been living in Beijing for 14 months - first on an L (travel) visa and for the past 6 months on a F (business) visa. I have registered with my local PSB and have all my registration forms of temporary residence: http://www.google.com.hk/imgres?q=temporary+residence+permit+china&um=1&hl=en&safe=strict&sa=N&tbm=isch&tbnid=tS8Jd17XeVGa3M:&imgrefurl=http://www.visa100.org/Download.html&docid=q4z93wztLLt3BM&w=1859&h=1242&ei=Za5LTuaHOYWdmQXE8YGdCA&zoom=1&biw=1280&bih=636 I have been with my girlfriend, Jian Wen, for 10 months. We have discussed marriage and that is our plan, but we are not yet engaged/married or ready to fully take that next step at this time. I spent a fair amount of time on Candle in 2006/2007 when I was involved with a woman from Liaoning, which ended in a brief and very unfortunate marriage. I'm back on Candle now and beginning to re-familiarize myself with all the difference aspects of the visa process. For our situation, when the time comes, I think the DCF method will be the most logical and simple process, as is noted in this thread: http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?/topic/43253-just-starting/ However, as I mentioned above, I only have my registration forms of temporary residence. Would I be able to use these, as opposed to a residence permit, to go about the DCF process?? If not, what actually is a residence permit?? From what I understand, is it just the working visa that is put in your passport?? Thanks in advance for your help, and glad to be back on Candle! Dan from Beijing via Milwaukee

congratulations!