K-1 Documents mailed from NVC to China

[mark89134 0]

My visa petition was approved recently, sent to the national visa center and then quickly sent to the Guangzhou consulate in China. But during this time I have heard and read that it may take as long as three to four months to arrive at the embassy due to strict Chinese customs. And I'm wondering also what if my approved petition expires before an interview is even granted for my fiance? I would appreciate so much any input, help, or advice from anyone who has been through this similar experience, especially involving China. Thank You Very Much...

[Kevin&Leilei 1]

Don't worry, the consulate will automatically extend it for you.

[mark89134 0]

Don't worry, the consulate will automatically extend it for you.

Thanks, that's a plus! I believe you are still waiting for your approval? Mine went fine in about five months and the NVC process was very quick and then electronically sent to Guangzhou. But have you heard anything of the time length of getting the documents from the NVC to Guangzhou? I hope it's exagerrated. Thanks again! Mark

[Kevin&Leilei 1]

Yes, I'm still waiting.

I keep hearing three to four months from NVC - GUZ as well. You should check out http://candleforlove.com if you haven't already. It will help you prepare for the interview.

[mark89134 0]

Yes, I'm still waiting.

I keep hearing three to four months from NVC - GUZ as well. You should check out http://candleforlove.com if you haven't already. It will help you prepare for the interview.

Thanks Again! I am reseaching all over the place and so is my fiance. She has called customs in Beijing and they say that the 3 to 4 months sounds very extreme and unusual as they do not normally even open up documents. The parcel was sent through DHL. Well, if I find any other info I will forward it to you if you like...Thanks Again! And I will check out the site...

[Kevin&Leilei 1]

I think most of the wait is because GUZ is so backlogged. They just use the excuse that it's in customs. I don't know why they don't open up one or more other consulates to handle this process. After all, it is the most highly populated country in the world.

[justashooter 430]

like he said, GUZ is the busiest US consulate in the world. it handles all kinds of visas, for all kinds of pourposes. they are hellin' busy, and the call number you get for progress is a waste of time and effort, as it's staffed by chinese.

our case was approved at vermont, then at NVC, then sent to GUZ. took 4 months thereafter for us to get package 3. we returned the completed package, and heard nothing until I called a month later. they had sent it back to NVC because it lacked an IMBRA form (was filed a week after IMBRA was required, but 3-4 months before the IMBRA form was even available or advertised. 40,000 couples were caught up in that mess). we finally got it RFE'd and resent from vermont to NVC to GUZ. 3 months this time, as well, before 2nd package 3. visa in hand shortly thereafter, for a total process time of 17 months. thankfully, I was in china most of that time, but it did make it difficult to respond to their RFE, etc.

better luck to both of you guys, we hope.

[mark89134 0]

like he said, GUZ is the busiest US consulate in the world. it handles all kinds of visas, for all kinds of pourposes. they are hellin' busy, and the call number you get for progress is a waste of time and effort, as it's staffed by chinese.

our case was approved at vermont, then at NVC, then sent to GUZ. took 4 months thereafter for us to get package 3. we returned the completed package, and heard nothing until I called a month later. they had sent it back to NVC because it lacked an IMBRA form (was filed a week after IMBRA was required, but 3-4 months before the IMBRA form was even available or advertised. 40,000 couples were caught up in that mess). we finally got it RFE'd and resent from vermont to NVC to GUZ. 3 months this time, as well, before 2nd package 3. visa in hand shortly thereafter, for a total process time of 17 months. thankfully, I was in china most of that time, but it did make it difficult to respond to their RFE, etc.

better luck to both of you guys, we hope.

Thank you much...sorry to hear of the turmoil you went through and all the time. I believe somewhat that the GUZ consulate is using the Chinese customs as somewhat of a wedge for them, as for all the time it takes to get package 3...but we will deal with it and I will go back to China in early summer. Thanks again and hope all is well! Mark in Las Vegas

[pushbrk 12,232]

My visa petition was approved recently, sent to the national visa center and then quickly sent to the Guangzhou consulate in China. But during this time I have heard and read that it may take as long as three to four months to arrive at the embassy due to strict Chinese customs. And I'm wondering also what if my approved petition expires before an interview is even granted for my fiance? I would appreciate so much any input, help, or advice from anyone who has been through this similar experience, especially involving China. Thank You Very Much...

No worries about the petition approval expiring. It isn't delayed by Chinese Customs. GUZ simply uses the DHL warehouse for storage. They'll send the documents clearing the packages when they are ready to work them. It usually takes from 6 to 12 weeks.

[mark89134 0]

My visa petition was approved recently, sent to the national visa center and then quickly sent to the Guangzhou consulate in China. But during this time I have heard and read that it may take as long as three to four months to arrive at the embassy due to strict Chinese customs. And I'm wondering also what if my approved petition expires before an interview is even granted for my fiance? I would appreciate so much any input, help, or advice from anyone who has been through this similar experience, especially involving China. Thank You Very Much...

No worries about the petition approval expiring. It isn't delayed by Chinese Customs. GUZ simply uses the DHL warehouse for storage. They'll send the documents clearing the packages when they are ready to work them. It usually takes from 6 to 12 weeks.

I'm wondering now with all this delay with GUZ and not yet of my fiance receiving package 3....if I need to update my bank information from the info I have from Feb. 2009, and of her police records obtained recently. I hear that all GUZ needs are my bank and income tax records, and am wondering how updated this info has to be along with her police record prior to the interview, with all this delay. I want to thank you for any advice you may have, I believe it will still be another month or so before she receives package 3...it was sent to GUZ around Feb. 4th. Thank You so much again if you get this! Mark

[mark89134 0]

My visa petition was approved recently, sent to the national visa center and then quickly sent to the Guangzhou consulate in China. But during this time I have heard and read that it may take as long as three to four months to arrive at the embassy due to strict Chinese customs. And I'm wondering also what if my approved petition expires before an interview is even granted for my fiance? I would appreciate so much any input, help, or advice from anyone who has been through this similar experience, especially involving China. Thank You Very Much...

No worries about the petition approval expiring. It isn't delayed by Chinese Customs. GUZ simply uses the DHL warehouse for storage. They'll send the documents clearing the packages when they are ready to work them. It usually takes from 6 to 12 weeks.

I'm wondering now with all this delay with GUZ and not yet of my fiance receiving package 3....if I need to update my bank information from the info I have from Feb. 2009, and of her police records obtained recently. I hear that all GUZ needs are my bank and income tax records, and am wondering how updated this info has to be along with her police record prior to the interview, with all this delay. I want to thank you for any advice you may have, I believe it will still be another month or so before she receives package 3...it was sent to GUZ around Feb. 4th. Thank You so much again if you get this! Mark

The NVC documents were sent to GUZ around Feb. 4th...Thanks Again!

[pushbrk 12,232]

My visa petition was approved recently, sent to the national visa center and then quickly sent to the Guangzhou consulate in China. But during this time I have heard and read that it may take as long as three to four months to arrive at the embassy due to strict Chinese customs. And I'm wondering also what if my approved petition expires before an interview is even granted for my fiance? I would appreciate so much any input, help, or advice from anyone who has been through this similar experience, especially involving China. Thank You Very Much...

No worries about the petition approval expiring. It isn't delayed by Chinese Customs. GUZ simply uses the DHL warehouse for storage. They'll send the documents clearing the packages when they are ready to work them. It usually takes from 6 to 12 weeks.

I'm wondering now with all this delay with GUZ and not yet of my fiance receiving package 3....if I need to update my bank information from the info I have from Feb. 2009, and of her police records obtained recently. I hear that all GUZ needs are my bank and income tax records, and am wondering how updated this info has to be along with her police record prior to the interview, with all this delay. I want to thank you for any advice you may have, I believe it will still be another month or so before she receives package 3...it was sent to GUZ around Feb. 4th. Thank You so much again if you get this! Mark

You might update the pay stubs closer to the interview but the police report is good for a year.