Time in Gz

[NewDay2006]

For those of you that have went to the interview process recently, how much time did you have to spend in guangzhou? This includes the physicals, interview and then finally receiving the visa in hand.

[dale7570]

For those of you that have went to the interview process recently, how much time did you have to spend in guangzhou? This includes the physicals, interview and then finally receiving the visa in hand.

 

we ended up spending 12 long days in guz. we arrived on july 24th in the evening. we had our medical on fri. july 25th, attended ach on mon. july 28th, picked up exam results on tues. july 29th, interviewed on thurs. 31th, and picked up our visa on tues. aug. 5th. you can save some time if you pay 100 rmb extra for the medical and receive the results on the same day. we arrived early just in case any medical issues came up. good luck to you newday2006!

[NewDay2006]

For those of you that have went to the interview process recently, how much time did you have to spend in guangzhou? This includes the physicals, interview and then finally receiving the visa in hand.

 

we ended up spending 12 long days in guz. we arrived on july 24th in the evening. we had our medical on fri. july 25th, attended ach on mon. july 28th, picked up exam results on tues. july 29th, interviewed on thurs. 31th, and picked up our visa on tues. aug. 5th. you can save some time if you pay 100 rmb extra for the medical and receive the results on the same day. we arrived early just in case any medical issues came up. good luck to you newday2006!

Thanks Dale, but no interview date yet... just pre-fact finding.

So Lao Po will probably pay the extra $200 rmb for her and son.

 

I guess you are saying depending on which day you interview determines when you receive the visa. I told Lao Po 5 days to get the visa... I guess she is right and I'm wrong

[NewDay2006]

ND06,

I would plan on a minimum of 10 days to a worst case scenario of 2 1/2 weeks.

10 days ? why so long ?

[Clement & Emily]

ND06,

I would plan on a minimum of 10 days to a worst case scenario of 2 1/2 weeks.

10 days ? why so long ?

 

We spent a total of 10 days in GZ. Fortunately everything went smoothly without a hitch. Here's how it went:

 

Day 1: I arrived in GZ from SFO on a Thursday evening. Took a cab to Mr. Yang's apartment.

Day 2: Emily and Jay arrived in GZ from Chongqing around noon. Took a cab to Mr. Yang's apartment. Attended ACH in the afternoon just to show my face and asked a couple of questions.

Day 3: Saturday - Shop, eat, sight-see, relax and sleep!

Day 4: Sunday - Shop, eat, sight-see, relax and more sleep!

Day 5: Monday morning -- Mr. Yang's assistance escorted us to the GZ Hospital for Emily and Jay's medical check up. She was with us every step of the way until it's over at around 3pm.

Day 6: Mr. Yang graciously reviewed the "Kitchen Sink" documentation I've prepared. He told us we were extremely well prepared and organized - thanks to CFL!

Day 7: Wednesday morning - Went back to GZ Hospital to pickup the results/papers. More shopping in the afternoon. In the evening practiced interview with Emily. Reviewed all documents one more time.

Day 8: Interview Day- Had a good breakfast. At 6:55am, took the elevator down to 1st floor, make a left turn and within 90 steps we arrived at ground zero. A long line has already started outside the consulate building. Emily got the pink slip at 1:45pm.

Day 9: The Day After - Celebrated Emily's pink slip by having a dim sum feast. I had to return to the GZ consulate in the afternoon for ACH - to ensure they separate Emily's K-1 and Jay's K-2 package because we planned for Jay to join us 4 months later. The consulate staff was more than happy to accommodate our request.

Day 10: We arrived at the designated Post Office at 8:45am to collect Emily and Jay's passport/visa/package. Once the package was in hand, I Immediately book Emily's flight to SFO - same as my return flight. We took the 5pm flight back to Chongqing.

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Chongqing Day 1: Helped Emily to start packing. Had farewell lunch and dinner with friends and families.

Chongqing Day 2: Shipped 4 large boxes of Emily's stuff to California. Last minute shopping and still more packing.

Chongqing Day 3: With Emily in my arms, we boarded the flight bound for San Francisco at the new Chongqing International Airport.

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As you can see from above, depending on what day the interview falls on and if you intent to attend the ACH, you need to plan for extra day(s) at GZ if necessary. Some waited longer than 3 days to collect the passport/visa/package after the interview.

Edited September 9, 2008 by Clement & Emily (see edit history)

[heyjimi]

i was wondering the same.how long in Guz? good post

i was also wondering,what does it cost to stay at"mr.yangs"per day?

 

jimi

[Clement & Emily]

i was wondering the same.how long in Guz? good post

i was also wondering,what does it cost to stay at"mr.yangs"per day?

 

jimi

 

Take a look at this thread - http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14102

 

Many CFL members including us have stayed at Mr. Yang's apartment. Depending on your needs, he has various apartments of different sizes and configurations.

 

While most CFL members sweared by Mr. Yang's hospitality, honesty and services, a few sweared at the lack of cleanliness, his integrity, and even accused his wife of theft!

 

I for one had no issue with Mr. Yang whatsoever.

[dale7570]

i was wondering the same.how long in Guz? good post

i was also wondering,what does it cost to stay at"mr.yangs"per day?

 

jimi

 

we paid 220 rmb per day for our room at the yangs. just don't leave any money or valuables in your room and everything will be ok. good luck at your interview.think pink!

[dale7570]

ND06,

I would plan on a minimum of 10 days to a worst case scenario of 2 1/2 weeks.

10 days ? why so long ?

 

it really depends on what day of the week your interview falls on. if its on mon., tues. or wed. you can likely pick up the visa in 2 or 3 days. our interview fell on thurs. and we had to wait 5 days to pick up the visa. imo the best interview days are tues. and wed. in this secenario you can arrive on sun., have expedited medical mon. morning, attend ach at 2:00, then pick up exam results at 4:00 0r 4:30. in this case you would only be in guz for about 5 days.

[heyjimi]

i was wondering the same.how long in Guz? good post

i was also wondering,what does it cost to stay at"mr.yangs"per day?

 

jimi

 

we paid 220 rmb per day for our room at the yangs. just don't leave any money or valuables in your room and everything will be ok. good luck at your interview.think pink!

 

ok,cool,very reasonable to stay at "yangs"

no interview date yet...but we are thinking pink

 

jimi

[Jing Quan]

We spent 6 days, which was perhaps the best scenario.

 

Day1: Arrived in GUZ.

Day2: Physical

Day3: Physical Result

Day4: Interview

Day5: Idle

Day6: Visa in hand

Edited September 10, 2008 by Jing Quan (see edit history)

[NUWORLD]

We spent 6 days, which was perhaps the best scenario.

 

Day1: Arrived in GUZ.

Day2: Physical

Day3: Physical Result

Day4: Interview

Day5: Idle

Day6: Visa in hand

 

 

7 days for us,

 

Day1: Arrived in GUZ.

Day2: Physical

Day3: Physical Result

Day4: Interview (Blue slip, See time line for reason for blue)

Day5: back to hospital for Vaccinations.

Day6: Got overcome app.

Day7: Went home to Chongqing.

 

Two months later: Visa in hand.

 

Morel of the story, Everyones case is different!