Application on hold in GZ customs warehouse for four days!!!

[TheWickerMan 5]

We are informed that our package has been shipped on Aug 31, and we check DHL website that our application has stuck at GZ port for five business days. I called DHL customer service today to ask what is going on. The replied that since it is immigrant package, an "customs form" issued by GZ embassy is required in order to release our applications. And a DHL courier had informed gz consular about the arrival of the package. However, seems GZ consular hasn't done anything but just waiting. He suggested me to contact GZ consular to remind them about the "customs form".

I never heard of this, does anyone know what is going on?

And what should I do? Or just wait?

[Pitaya 2,576]

We are informed that our package has been shipped on Aug 31, and we check DHL website that our application has stuck at GZ port for five business days. I called DHL customer service today to ask what is going on. The replied that since it is immigrant package, an "customs form" issued by GZ embassy is required in order to release our applications. And a DHL courier had informed gz consular about the arrival of the package. However, seems GZ consular hasn't done anything but just waiting. He suggested me to contact GZ consular to remind them about the "customs form".

I never heard of this, does anyone know what is going on?

And what should I do? Or just wait?

Sounds eerily familiar.

Take a look at this thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/363825-nvc-to-guz-transit-time/

Darnell mentions the GUZ consulate's "optional" use of the electronic SAFEFILE, in lieu of the paper file. Thankfully, the GUZ consulate used the SAFEFILE for our paperwork. Our paper file cleared Chinese customs a week or two after our visa was approved. Read some prior threads to see if that is what you are also experiencing, and some work-arounds.

I hope that it gets resolved soon. Good luck.

[TheWickerMan 5]

Thank you soooo much, it is really helpful. We will find out if our case is also using SAFEFILE process, then I can prepare for the next step regardless of the paper file physically arrived. yay... Feel much better.

Sounds eerily familiar.

Take a look at this thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/363825-nvc-to-guz-transit-time/

Darnell mentions the GUZ consulate's "optional" use of the electronic SAFEFILE, in lieu of the paper file. Thankfully, the GUZ consulate used the SAFEFILE for our paperwork. Our paper file cleared Chinese customs a week or two after our visa was approved. Read some prior threads to see if that is what you are also experiencing, and some work-arounds.

I hope that it gets resolved soon. Good luck.

[Operator 1,925]

A lot of additional information in my post as well, which you can find here. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/316042-chinese-customs/page__hl__guangzhou+document+delay

This event always causes a lot of confusion and frustration, at least it did for me.

My best advice is to call DOS a couple of times a week and wait to hear that the consulate has your approved petition, then follow the GUZ P3 shortcut.

Good luck!

[Pitaya 2,576]

A lot of additional information in my post as well, which you can find here. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/316042-chinese-customs/page__hl__guangzhou+document+delay

This event always causes a lot of confusion and frustration, at least it did for me.

My best advice is to call DOS a couple of times a week and wait to hear that the consulate has your approved petition, then follow the GUZ P3 shortcut.

Good luck!

Operator has also been through the GUZ . His advice is great, and based on personal experience.

Operator: Xie xie for your help when we were running the GUZ gauntlet.

[bigdog 376]

Good Luck.

[TheWickerMan 5]

Operator has also been through the GUZ . His advice is great, and based on personal experience.

Operator: Xie xie for your help when we were running the GUZ gauntlet.

Thank you guys. My fiancé told me our application has been scanned to the system. And a reply from GZ embassy said that they will issue packet 3 after receive the physical application.

However, I will proceed to submit my P3 anyways on next Wednesday. A&B, I saw your post, you mentioned that consular had "open" your casefile. Did u mean the elecrtonic file? Can I call DOS or email GZ consular to request using electronic file?

It is really discouraging, but good to have you guys help us out. Thank you all.

[Pitaya 2,576]

Good Luck.

To OP: bigdog is another one of "The Usual Suspects" that has recently 'enjoyed' running the GUZ gauntlet, and gives good advice.

pushbrk and RyanH are also in that line-up.

Edited September 7, 2012 by A&B

[Darnell 8,478]

for casefile status, must to call DoS Hotline (click the girls under my name, study left panel)