China Customs: 2-3 months or is it unclogged ?!?!?

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Thanks for the update, Mike

I got my air ticket to Guangzhou today, I will be join the ACH on Monday on the 7th, before my wife's interview on the 10th.

David L.

If you meant September 7, there would be a little problem: it's Labor Day. The Consulate observes American and Chinese holidays, so I expect it to be closed on that Monday.

Right, no ACH on Labor Day.

[David Lee 0]

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Thanks for the update, Mike

I got my air ticket to Guangzhou today, I will be join the ACH on Monday on the 7th, before my wife's interview on the 10th.

David L.

If you meant September 7, there would be a little problem: it's Labor Day. The Consulate observes American and Chinese holidays, so I expect it to be closed on that Monday.

Right, no ACH on Labor Day.

Thank you, Guys. I get a lot of info from VJ'ers

Just got e-mail reply from GUZ......no ACH for that week.

And my time off to China is set, maybe I will be lucky to meet some people at the coffee shop....ha ha.

David L.

[endoftheroad 1]

CHINA APPLICANTS . . . .

Although I was going the K3 route, I recently switched to the CR1 . . . . .

But I think the following is important for those trying to get a loved one out of China

However, my timeline prevents it from being seen.

My 129f zipped out the NVC to Guangzhou -of course-

04 - 24 - 2009 129f left the NVC

05 - 07 - 2009 Packet 3 received

3 weeks and 3 days

Am I the only one shocked at this time? (typical is 2 months?)

Do I dare hope for this speed with the CR1????

Word I got is that it is not unusual to clear in about a month but normal is about three months.

[endoftheroad 1]

Is this only a spouse visa thread or can I jump in with my fiancee visa petition?

K-1

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Guangzhou, China

I-129F Sent : 2009-04-07

I-129F NOA1 : 2009-04-16

I-129F NOA2 : 2009-07-16

NVC Received : 2009-08-04

NVC Left : 2009-08-06

[Mike and Yan 0]

Is this only a spouse visa thread or can I jump in with my fiancee visa petition?

K-1

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Guangzhou, China

I-129F Sent : 2009-04-07

I-129F NOA1 : 2009-04-16

I-129F NOA2 : 2009-07-16

NVC Received : 2009-08-04

NVC Left : 2009-08-06

you are on schedule for October!

P3 this month (getting ready for a quick turn around???)

p4 September

interview is about 2 months after NVC out

[endoftheroad 1]

Is this only a spouse visa thread or can I jump in with my fiancee visa petition?

K-1

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Guangzhou, China

I-129F Sent : 2009-04-07

I-129F NOA1 : 2009-04-16

I-129F NOA2 : 2009-07-16

NVC Received : 2009-08-04

NVC Left : 2009-08-06

you are on schedule for October!

P3 this month (getting ready for a quick turn around???)

p4 September

interview is about 2 months after NVC out

P3 is ready to mail as soon as we get the go-ahead. I am planning to go see my girls in a week or two for a month. We laugh about me getting off the plane in Chicago and then getting back on it shortly thereafter....... maybe just get a room near O'Hare! Funny but I really can't afford it. So we are facing reality. But I went to China for the first time last April/May so we have been apart for 15 months!!!!!! Thank gawd for Skype video calls!

[endoftheroad 1]

So I called DOS 202-663-1225 and spoke with a woman, Anna with a Eastern European accent, and she said my case had left the NVC electronically (by email) and physically on 8/6. She said they did not recieve it and it usually takes three months. I asked if the electronic case had been loaded and she said they won't do anything with it until the physical case arrives. Problem is when I seach DHL http://track.dhl-usa.com/TrackByRef.asp?nav=TrackByRef, I can't find any package going to Guangzhou! So I am not sure what is going on.

Edited August 11, 2009 by endoftheroad

[Yong 0]

When you use the reference code on DHL, use not only A, but B and C,

like:

EXP 11 AUG 2009A

EXP 11 AUG 2009B

EXP 11 AUG 2009C

[endoftheroad 1]

When you use the reference code on DHL, use not only A, but B and C

Found only one package going to Guangzhou checking AUG 5, 6, and 7 using A, B, and C so I guess that must be mine:

From

U.S DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Portsmouth, NH 03801

United States

To

Guangzhou, China, People's Republic

Shipment information

Ship date: 8/7/2009

Pieces: 1

Total weight: 9.0 lbs Note on weight

Shipment reference: EXP 06 AUG 2009C

Service: International ExpressMore info

Description: EXPRESS WORLDWIDE (nondoc)US DIPLOM

8/11/2009 9:07 pm Clearance Delay Guangzhou, China, People's Republic

8/10/2009 10:21 pm Clearance Delay Guangzhou, China, People's Republic

11:15 am Processing for clearance Guangzhou, China, People's Republic

11:15 am Transit through DHL facility Guangzhou, China, People's Republic

1:39 am Depart Facility Hong Kong - Hub, Hong Kong

1:39 am Processed at DHL Location. Hong Kong - Hub, Hong Kong

8/9/2009 1:56 pm Processing for clearance Hong Kong - Hub, Hong Kong

1:56 pm Clearance Delay Hong Kong - Hub, Hong Kong

1:50 pm Transit through DHL facility Hong Kong - Hub, Hong Kong

8/8/2009 5:45 am Depart Facility Cincinnati Hub, OH

4:14 am Processed at DHL Location. Cincinnati Hub, OH

1:44 am Transit through DHL facility Cincinnati Hub, OH

8/7/2009 9:03 pm Depart Facility Londonderry, NH

8:57 pm Processed at DHL Location. Londonderry, NH

7:09 pm Departing origin. Londonderry, NH

2:51 pm Shipment picked up Londonderry, NH

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What is "Clearance Delay" and is that normal? Thanks.

[Yong 0]

Check 4 and 5 too.

Your files should clear out this friday or next monday. clearance delay is customs delay. GUZ has to ok customs before they would release the packages.

don't worry and good luck! -- I say that to myself too

[Yong 0]

I hope the 9 lbs package is not yours. Anything heavier than 4 lbs will take longer to clear out of customs. See this for example:

http://track.dhl-usa.com/TrackByNbr.asp?na...mber=9250708036

[Mike and Yan 0]

So I called DOS 202-663-1225 and spoke with a woman, Anna with a Eastern European accent, and she said my case had left the NVC electronically (by email) and physically on 8/6. She said they did not recieve it and it usually takes three months. I asked if the electronic case had been loaded and she said they won't do anything with it until the physical case arrives. Problem is when I seach DHL http://track.dhl-usa.com/TrackByRef.asp?nav=TrackByRef, I can't find any package going to Guangzhou! So I am not sure what is going on.

you owe me!!!

EXP 06 AUG 2009b

9257453936

ship 8/7/2009 9.0 lbs

shipped 8/5/2009 and 8/6/2009 = clear

Edited August 11, 2009 by Mike and Yan

[endoftheroad 1]

you owe me!!!

EXP 06 AUG 2009b

9257453936

ship 8/7/2009 9.0 lbs

shipped 8/5/2009 and 8/6/2009 = clear

That's it! I'm now tracking it with email and SMS A pair of Hunan chopsticks are waiting for you to pick up!

I hope the 9 lbs package is not yours. Anything heavier than 4 lbs will take longer to clear out of customs. See this for example:

http://track.dhl-usa.com/TrackByNbr.asp?na...mber=9250708036

Just great... ANOTHER thing to stress about

[Yong 0]

don't stress out too much, this could be your package too: http://track.dhl-usa.com/TrackByNbr.asp?na...mber=9256650130

the thing is, we are in the dark when it comes to DHL

good luck!

[endoftheroad 1]

don't stress out too much, this could be your package too: http://track.dhl-usa.com/TrackByNbr.asp?na...mber=9256650130

the thing is, we are in the dark when it comes to DHL

good luck!

Ahhhhhhhh, the optimism is refreshing! Didn't see that package so maaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyybeeeeee that's the one.

Tracking both of them anyway.