Guest Dawson Posted May 17, 2003 Report Share Posted May 17, 2003 My Birthday wish came true when Xiaofang called the day after with the good news that the GZ consulate called to tell her the visa was ready! We heard that the name check was slower for those with more common names (like Chen) and her friend who is now working for the UK consulate in GZ has confirmed this. She said she now understands why Xiaofang had to wait so long because they have the same issue at the UK Consulate. There are so many hits to check against a common name. My best prayers for you all and much thanks for your posts all these months. Timeline:1st NOA May 30 20022nd NOA Aug 9 2002P3 Received Sept 25 2002Interview Jan 16 2003EMS (Visa Ready) May 16 2003 Link to comment
Guest berni&fang Posted May 17, 2003 Report Share Posted May 17, 2003 We heard that the name check was slower for those with more common names (like Chen) She said she now understands why Xiaofang had to wait so long because they have the same issue at the UK Consulate.conratulations! my name is also FANG, so it took xiaofang around 5 month to get the namecheck cleared, right? does she have a common last name too?thanks Link to comment
chinadave2001 Posted May 17, 2003 Report Share Posted May 17, 2003 Congrats! Wish you lots of love and happiness.Dave Link to comment
Guest Dawson Posted May 17, 2003 Report Share Posted May 17, 2003 bernie&fang, Yes, her last name if Chen and it took six months for the clearance since it was first submitted in Dec 2002 Link to comment
jameschun321 Posted May 17, 2003 Report Share Posted May 17, 2003 Congratulations Dawson. It's been a long time coming for you. Keeps everything in prospective. JC Link to comment
Mick Posted May 17, 2003 Report Share Posted May 17, 2003 bernie&fang, Yes, her last name if Chen and it took six months for the clearance since it was first submitted in Dec 2002First of all, congratulations Dawson. I am glad you finally heard something. Second, my wife shares the same family name you mention. We got the white slip post-interview on August 20th and did not receive the visa until March 10. So we were ten days short of seven months from interview to acutal visa issuance. Hopefully things will work more quickly for those still in the pipeline. We were 18 months start to finish. Link to comment
sarah36 Posted May 19, 2003 Report Share Posted May 19, 2003 Hehe, congratulations! Another birthday story, terrific! Sarah Link to comment
ChinaRose Posted May 19, 2003 Report Share Posted May 19, 2003 Wonderful news! And a very happy birthday! Love, Rose Link to comment
tonado Posted May 19, 2003 Report Share Posted May 19, 2003 Another birthday gift. Congrats. Link to comment
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