keelec Posted October 26, 2003 Report Share Posted October 26, 2003 Thanks tywy 99, you da man! looks like its held up in customs, no surprise there.September 01, 2003 13:40 Guangzhou - China, Peoples Republic Arrived at DHL Gateway Guangzhou - China, Peoples Republic September 01, 2003 13:40 Guangzhou - China, Peoples Republic Clearance processing complete at Guangzhou - China, Peoples Republic September 01, 2003 21:09 Guangzhou - China, Peoples Republic Clearance delay ... October 08, 2003 21:08 Guangzhou - China, Peoples Republic Clearance delay October 09, 2003 15:56 Guangzhou - China, Peoples Republic Clearance processing complete at Guangzhou - China, Peoples Republic October 09, 2003 17:50 Guangzhou - China, Peoples Republic Departed from DHL Gateway Guangzhou - China, Peoples Republic October 10, 2003 10:35 Guangzhou - China, Peoples Republic Shipment delivered One Month in customs processing. There MUST be a better way. I would have thought that there would be a way to ship directly from the USA to the US Embassy without going through customs. But, I presume that customs becomes more important as it gives the Chinese a glimpse of what is happening in the Embassy. Any reason why the US couldn't use a fax machine? E-Mail? Centeral server with remote access? Everything else in the world is going digital. My old passport had a real "Passport Photo" afixed inside. The new one is digital. Driver's License..... All digital now. It would only take a couple of minutes to scan in the application (assuming there wasn't an option to submit it digitally). In fact, if we submitted it digitally, things like background checks could occur automatically as soon as we hit the "enter" key. Of course, I do like one of the early steps to involve a physical mail confirmation to help prevent fraud. I am not sure what additional information would be gleaned from a physical confirmation other than a signature (perhaps thumbprint), and postmark. Best of luck for a speedy finish to the processing.----- Clifford ------ Link to comment
robhon Posted October 26, 2003 Report Share Posted October 26, 2003 One Month in customs processing. There MUST be a better way. I would have thought that there would be a way to ship directly from the USA to the US Embassy without going through customs. But, I presume that customs becomes more important as it gives the Chinese a glimpse of what is happening in the Embassy. It's a horribly random process as well. My case was apparently shipped on Sept 5 (Fri) and arrived at the consulate on Sept 8 (Mon). At least that's how DHL reports it. Link to comment
Stats Posted October 27, 2003 Report Share Posted October 27, 2003 It's a horribly random process as well. My case was apparently shipped on Sept 5 (Fri) and arrived at the consulate on Sept 8 (Mon). At least that's how DHL reports it.I am curious, how did know when it was shipped and how did you obtain a tracking number? Did NVC give you this? I am asking because mine is supposed to be shipped soon. Link to comment
tywy_99 Posted October 28, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2003 I am also getting the same reply of "no record" ho hum HA! Found new ones!!! http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/tiere/animal-smiley-071.gif http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/travesmilies/tierischesmilies/smilie_schildkroete.gifWhat did the snail say while riding on the turtle's back???......He said, ""Wheeeeeee!!!"" Link to comment
Stats Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 Shameles "bump" Looking for answer: I am curious, how did know when it was shipped and how did you obtain a tracking number? Did NVC give you this? I am asking because mine is supposed to be shipped soon. Link to comment
tywy_99 Posted October 30, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 Shameles "bump" Looking for answer: I am curious, how did know when it was shipped and how did you obtain a tracking number? Did NVC give you this? I am asking because mine is supposed to be shipped soon.What is the mailing date NVC gave you? Link to comment
Stats Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 Shameles "bump" Looking for answer: I am curious, how did know when it was shipped and how did you obtain a tracking number? Did NVC give you this? I am asking because mine is supposed to be shipped soon.What is the mailing date NVC gave you?I don't know. I called NVC about the status of the name check. She said it would be forwarded to GZ in the next 10-15 days. That was 10/23/03. Link to comment
tywy_99 Posted October 30, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 Shameles "bump" Looking for answer: I am curious, how did know when it was shipped and how did you obtain a tracking number? Did NVC give you this? I am asking because mine is supposed to be shipped soon.What is the mailing date NVC gave you?I don't know. I called NVC about the status of the name check. She said it would be forwarded to GZ in the next 10-15 days. That was 10/23/03.I don't know if I would put too much faith in that reply. That "10-15 day" reply may be so but I highly doubt it. I have heard that one before.It's been a week since you have called them. You might want to call them back to inquire again and do so once a week until NVC can give you a mailing date. Once you have that mailing date, call DHL and inquire about all parcels shipped by NVC from Manchester, NH to the GZ IV unit for that particular day. Ask for a waybill number. You can track it then. -good luck Link to comment
karen&ivan Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 It's a horribly random process as well. My case was apparently shipped on Sept 5 (Fri) and arrived at the consulate on Sept 8 (Mon). At least that's how DHL reports it.Did my case hit this horribly random process? 4 packages were picked up from NVC on Oct. 20. The status is: 9492964062 (6 kgs) Portsmouth, NH - USA Guangzhou - China, Peoples Republic Clearance delay as of: October 29, 2003 21:13 9492963701 (0.5kg) Portsmouth, NH - USA Guangzhou - China, Peoples Republic Signed for by: STAMPShipment delivered: October 27, 2003 15:32 9492964283 (0.5kg) Portsmouth, NH - USA Guangzhou - China, Peoples Republic Signed for by: STAMPShipment delivered: October 27, 2003 15:32 9492964611 (0.5kg) Portsmouth, NH - USA Guangzhou - China, Peoples Republic Signed for by: STAMPShipment delivered: October 27, 2003 15:32 any ideas? Link to comment
Francine-gg Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 It's a horribly random process as well. My case was apparently shipped on Sept 5 (Fri) and arrived at the consulate on Sept 8 (Mon). At least that's how DHL reports it.Did my case hit this horribly random process? 4 packages were picked up from NVC on Oct. 20. The status is: 9492964062 (6 kgs) Portsmouth, NH - USA Guangzhou - China, Peoples Republic Clearance delay as of: October 29, 2003 21:13 9492963701 (0.5kg) Portsmouth, NH - USA Guangzhou - China, Peoples Republic Signed for by: STAMPShipment delivered: October 27, 2003 15:32 9492964283 (0.5kg) Portsmouth, NH - USA Guangzhou - China, Peoples Republic Signed for by: STAMPShipment delivered: October 27, 2003 15:32 9492964611 (0.5kg) Portsmouth, NH - USA Guangzhou - China, Peoples Republic Signed for by: STAMPShipment delivered: October 27, 2003 15:32 any ideas? Karen, The DHL / GZ clearance delays are taking about 30 + days to clear...however this is not an exact science, so your case may clear sooner or later Good luck Link to comment
karen&ivan Posted October 31, 2003 Report Share Posted October 31, 2003 Karen, The DHL / GZ clearance delays are taking about 30 + days to clear...however this is not an exact science, so your case may clear sooner or later Good luck3 out of 4 packages were delivered to GZ consulate. only 1 left ! But I think my case should be in the left one. Link to comment
JerryL Posted October 31, 2003 Report Share Posted October 31, 2003 3 out of 4 packages were delivered to GZ consulate. only 1 left ! But I think my case should be in the left one. Look on the bright side... Even if it had cleared customs, it would just be sitting in a mailroom anyway. Your petition is comfortable in either place... Jerry Link to comment
karen&ivan Posted October 31, 2003 Report Share Posted October 31, 2003 Look on the bright side... Even if it had cleared customs, it would just be sitting in a mailroom anyway. Your petition is comfortable in either place... JerryHave you read my another post? A girl got her P3 yesterday but her NOA2 is on Sep. 3! Yeah, you are right. But I don't want my petition too comfortable, I want it move forward here and there without stay...hehe...in fact it lost at NVC for half year after my name check was done on April 4! It had enough rest at NVC. Link to comment
tywy_99 Posted October 31, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2003 Look on the bright side... Even if it had cleared customs, it would just be sitting in a mailroom anyway. Your petition is comfortable in either place... JerryHave you read my another post? A girl got her P3 yesterday but her NOA2 is on Sep. 3!There's no rhyme or reason to it at all. Believe me, I have tried to find some. Just know that your case is awaiting at the P3 stage. Better than being at the BCIS stage!...lol. P3 is the next milestone to reach. When that will come to be?, who really knows??? but just know, it will come. Then the wait for P4 will be on!.........then the interview date...and then the fruit of all your toil and turmoil.....the visa!!! %%-good luck Link to comment
Stats Posted October 31, 2003 Report Share Posted October 31, 2003 Shameles "bump" Looking for answer: I am curious, how did know when it was shipped and how did you obtain a tracking number? Did NVC give you this? I am asking because mine is supposed to be shipped soon.What is the mailing date NVC gave you?I don't know. I called NVC about the status of the name check. She said it would be forwarded to GZ in the next 10-15 days. That was 10/23/03.I don't know if I would put too much faith in that reply. That "10-15 day" reply may be so but I highly doubt it. I have heard that one before.It's been a week since you have called them. You might want to call them back to inquire again and do so once a week until NVC can give you a mailing date. Once you have that mailing date, call DHL and inquire about all parcels shipped by NVC from Manchester, NH to the GZ IV unit for that particular day. Ask for a waybill number. You can track it then. -good luck Thanks for the info,, I appreciate it Link to comment
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