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[gogo 6]

from what Darnell said, it should turn from "Ready" to "AP" status first.. then just wait for the 2-3 days straight of being updated..

[zhaozi 0]

Then, I still need to wait forever to change the status to AP.

[zhaozi 0]

I still don't have any updated status yet. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[Darnell 8,479]

where's the casefile, today?

[zhaozi 0]

where's the casefile, today?

I called last week and it is still no process. The online status is still "Ready". Do you think it will be helpful to contact Senator? Thanks

[Darnell 8,479]

no, nothing is useful until you know where the casefile is. Don't know where the casefile is? Then it's still inside the China Customs Warehouse, patiently waiting it's turn for China Customs Release.

You might not have caught this,

but for papercasefiles headed into Guangzhou,

is best to call the DoS Hotline once a week (# in my profile) and inquire for casefile status.

When the casefile status changes to 'Casefile Opened' , then this is the indicator you want, as the casefile previously moved out of the China Customs Warehouse, the IV Unit got it, and has logged the casefile into their system. After 'Casefile Opened' status, is useful to pay the IV Fee with CITIC Bank and attempt to self-schedule at ustraveldocs.com/cn

Seriously, use a Telephone, call into the DoS Hotline once a week.

Edited January 6, 2014 by Darnell

[zhaozi 0]

no, nothing is useful until you know where the casefile is. Don't know where the casefile is? Then it's still inside the China Customs Warehouse, patiently waiting it's turn for China Customs Release.

You might not have caught this,

but for papercasefiles headed into Guangzhou,

is best to call the DoS Hotline once a week (# in my profile) and inquire for casefile status.

When the casefile status changes to 'Casefile Opened' , then this is the indicator you want, as the casefile previously moved out of the China Customs Warehouse, the IV Unit got it, and has logged the casefile into their system. After 'Casefile Opened' status, is useful to pay the IV Fee with CITIC Bank and attempt to self-schedule at ustraveldocs.com/cn

Seriously, use a Telephone, call into the DoS Hotline once a week.

When I called DOS last week and was told GUZ IV got and opened case file. However, when I called another time, I was told there is no status at all. I am confused about that. Also, the online status is still ready and I can not self-schedule at all.

[Darnell 8,479]

of course you cannot self-schedule, you've not paid the visa application fee with CITIC bank yet.

[zhaozi 0]

of course you cannot self-schedule, you've not paid the visa application fee with CITIC bank yet.

My attorney told me I don't need to pay the visa application fee since I already paid online during NVC processing. My case type is E2, and it might be different from K-1 visa. How can I know I should pay the fee online?

[Darnell 8,479]

aha. If the IV Fee was collected at NVC, belay those bits for self-schedule, I was wrong.

Paper casefiles cannot self-schedule if fees are paid at NVC, deep apologies.

What's best? email the IV Unit at their webform email thingie, and ask to get scheduled, asking for packet 4.

[zhaozi 0]

I emailed them twice last month and did not get any response. Also I asked my attorney to email them on Dec. 26 and did not get any response yet.

[Darnell 8,479]

so? so what?

you have confirmation the casefile was opened recently,

and NOW GUZ IV will reply to your NEW email.

give it a whirl, when the GUZ IV unit is open.

stuff done prior not count, as the casefile wasn't yet opened.

[zhaozi 0]

I just called a moment ago and was told the case is still pending for AP. That is what I was told one month ago.

[Darnell 8,479]

ok -so, when you call in again,

ask for current casefile status

and the prior 3 statuses with the dates.

AP after casefile opened is normal.

[zhaozi 0]

ok -so, when you call in again,

ask for current casefile status

and the prior 3 statuses with the dates.

AP after casefile opened is normal.

I asked for that when I called. It depends on the specialist. She didn't tell me what the updated date for today's call. I am going to call again tomorrow and check if I can get the 3 status with the dates.

Thanks Darnell.