Mick Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 Ought to be about 8 AM Tuesday in GZ. Are you in line yet? B) Link to comment
resp Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Good luck to you both .resp. Link to comment
frank1538 Posted February 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Onee half hour after the scheduled interview, Jingwen and the kids walk out with the visa slip in hand. We arrived at the gate at a little after 7:00, with JerryL's fiancee. Both entered about 7:45. Good thing - it is a bit cold and wet. Jerry's fiancee came out after about thirty mintues and said to wait (Jerry can fill you in on the details of his fiancee). About 9:00, Jingwen and the kids walk out, smiles on their faces and a big OK sign. VISA APPROVED. The actual interview lasted aboput 10 minutes. the VO asked how we met, how many times I had been to China and how long I had stayed on each visit. He asked Jingwen if she spoke English, and she said that she does not understand English. He asked her if I spoke Chinese, and she said a little. He looked at several pictures and, boom, visa approved. We had about 10 pounds of documents with us, and he didn't look at a single thing, not even the I-134. Go figure. We did have a small scare at the hospital yesterday when we went to pick up the results of the medical exam and give them all the documents for them to assemble into a sealed brown envelope. They actually do a good job of putting together everything in order. I hope this makes it faster for others when they go through the process. The lady at the hospital said the KK (the daughter) needed a certificate of singleness. I kept telling her that this was not required. Seems like you can't convince the hospital of anything. Anyway, she only noted on the form sheet that Jingwen had not signed a few of the documents (those requiring signature in front of a consular official), and she did sign these during the interview. No question was raised by the VO about any of the documents. Seems like everything was in order from the get go. Anyway, it's done!!!!!!!! We'll pick up the visa tomorrow and head to Zhanjiang to say goodbye to the family then off to America via SFO POE. Link to comment
Francine-gg Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Congratulations Frank & Jingwen........... Link to comment
Bobby Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Contgratulations!!!! I feel more comfortable every time I read more of these successful stories.. I'm sure you guys feel better, and here's hoping for a safe and pleasant trip back.. Link to comment
warpedbored Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Congratulations to you too Frank. I agree with Bobby that is is a relief to hear each success story. I wish you a smooth AOS. Link to comment
JerryL Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 A big congrats, Frank! Looks like Jingwen got pretty much the same questions that Zheng Lin did. She (the VO) didn't look at any of our forms either... And I made Zheng Lin stay up the night before she left for Guangzhou going over all the supporting documents one by one with her... There goes my credibilty... Jerry Link to comment
mikem Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Good going Frank WOW can't believe they did not look at anything and then not seeming to care about English What the heck are they getting religion??Great news though hope all our interviews go this smooth..Mike Link to comment
resp Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 congrats to you both frank resp Link to comment
tywy_99 Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 WoW!...good news Frank. I just saved 20% on my car insurance!... No, but seriously...congratulations to you and your family!...a big hurdle cleared! Link to comment
Cat&Rat Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Congratulations!!!!!! Frank and Jingwen Link to comment
Mick Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Fantastic news indeed Frank. Glad everything went so smoothly after such a long wait. Link to comment
karen&ivan Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Congratulations! Frank and Jerryhttp://smilies.sofrayt.com/1/950/guitar.gif Link to comment
Robert S. Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Congratulations and my hopes for your great happiness. Link to comment
Patrick & Li Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Our heartfelt congratulations to Frank and Jingwen. May the rest of your life be filled with health and happiness! Patrick & Li Link to comment
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