help needed trying to get moroccan husband in china
This is my first time on one of these websites so bare with me. I am canadian married to a moroccan who lives in morocco. I recently moved to Guangzhou china to teach. Its the second country I teavh in other than Canada. The school I work for wrote an invitation letter for my husband ssying he is visiting a friend. We were told it would be easy like my visa. Well a week later and he was rejected. He needs to bring his bank statements, proof of 2 way ticket and insurance he purchased. We do not have this. They want a minimum of 3000 $ in his account. Are there any other ways of getting my hubby here? What if he got a work permit would itstill be necessary? Im waiting on my residents so I cannot send the Iinvitation letter. Please help. I need advice...I have not seen my husband in over a year and had thought moving to china would help us out.
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You may wish to seek other avenues such as finding an agent who can expedite your residency, or help him get a visa while abroad.
There is a member on this forum who might be able to give you some insight on visa acquisition. She's in Shanghai, but may be able to help. My granddaughter Berry is often on this forum... I suggest a member search and send her a private message through her profile.
Good luck,
On the other hand... its been a year... a few more weeks or months may be painful... but there is no reason why you cannot take a trip to Morocco during the Xmas break or Chinese New Year.
Kris...
It might not matter now, but I think moving to Morocco would have helped you out more than moving to China.
Good luck
I suggest you find an agent Guangzhou to help you sort this out. Several travel agencies can help obtain visas for expatriots in China and those wishing to come to China. Of course there's a heavy fee attached to such services of upwards 1000 USD for a 1 year multiple entry 90 day stay.
I know of such agents here in Shenzhen.
Kris
This is Kris's granddaughter who is working for a visa company in Shanghai.First I have to ask that what kind of visa you are holding now.If you have a work permit and a residence permit here.Then things will be so easy.You can just let him come here with an L visa or whatever,then provide your relationship certificates.You can get him a residence permit as worker's family member in immigration bureau.
Any questions,I would be glad to answer.
Berry
Thank you all for your help.
Im here on a visitor visa. I received my work permit but not residence. Because I live in guangzhou they said I would have to go back to canada first then apply for residence. I am not planned to go back till june and cannot afford to go during vacation. What you mentioned, That was the initial plan but when I got here found out guangzhou has slightly different ways. The school I work for is trying to find a better way to get residence now.
brandyfatemah wrote:Hello,
Thank you all for your help.
Im here on a visitor visa. I received my work permit but not residence. Because I live in guangzhou they said I would have to go back to canada first then apply for residence. I am not planned to go back till june and cannot afford to go during vacation. What you mentioned, That was the initial plan but when I got here found out guangzhou has slightly different ways. The school I work for is trying to find a better way to get residence now.
Yes.you have to go back your country during applying for the work permit.This is the way you can get a residence permit for a year.It's a long term plan I think.
And why didn't your company just wrote the truth that he was going to visit his wife in that letter?And maybe you can think about other visas like M visa.Yes,asking for some visa information in immigration bureau may will help
Hope you will work out this problem soon.
Berry
We are trying again in december this time with 2000 $ and a ticket reservation. He wasnt fully rejected it said he was missing papers.
Yes.I think this reason is more reasonable.And preparing as much proof as you can to prove that he will go back is necessary.Are you going to apply him an S2 visa either?
Berry
why don't you ask him to try to get M visa instead of L visa .It's pretty easy to obtain . wish you good luck.
I think keeping "us" up to date on your progess and concerns along the way is best. It'll give the readers an idea of where your at in your quest and as well will spark thoughts, ideas and maybe helpful tips for readers to write.
Good luck,
BTW... good pic!
Kris
Well so far the physical went well and all my paper work seems to be in order but as far as i know im being told that i have to apply for a 6 month extension on my visa with double entry. During the month of january or february i am going on a vacation to Malaysia. So that when i come back i will have 6 months here. In june-july when i return to canada that is when i apply for a Z visa so that when i return to china in august i can apply for 1 year residency. My husband and i are waiting till the first week of december he will have 1500$-2000$(canadian) in his account along with ticket reservation and insurance. We are hoping if all goes as planned he will be here around the 10th-15th of december and will start to look for employment for him. If he finds then we will start his process to stay here and work permit ect. If not when i return for the summer in canada he will acompany me and be able to do his papers with mine as a spouse who is planning to live with me while im abroad. Still doing research if there are other ways but this seems to be the best and least expensive.
this is so irritating and upsetting! Or does anyone know of any french or arabic jobs he can get where they can assist in the visa? Even a service that can help that os not expensive! I really miss him and to detemine if we stay here he needs to see how it is. Thank you in advance
Ok, I hope i will explain you in details and in a easy manner.
First Stop Applying for L Visa if you dont have $3000, As its one of the requirement for visa.
Example : If your husband gets into illegal activity in china, All his documents will get checked (At least We Assume) Even the Visa officer will be questionable that how he had granted visa when a applicant does not have required documents.
Secondly, Apply for M visa (Business Visa).Its easy to get. And requirements are not much. He needs Invitation letter from any company in china. You can get this easily from any visa agencies within china.
M Visa is also extendable. And he can try to get 1 Year Multiple Entry, say for every 60 Days he need to leave mainland china and Touch Hong Kong in morning and return by Noon or next minute.
Requirement for M visa :--
1. His pictures
2. Passport.
3. Invitation Letter
4. Others (Not Important)
Most Importantly i can see that he is applying himself personally for visa. Why not take some Visa Agent help in Morocco ? It will be most easy for you guys with out any burden.
If you Have any questions, post freely i will get back to it.
Hope it helps.
The thing is i am here with a school and got the F visa to stay for 3 months with 2 entry. I want my husband to come visit. A friend provided the letter of invitation but was told we need 3000$ not 2400$ and it has to be there 3 months. I could go and see him during the spring festival but again the ticket cost is high and i want him to come to china. I want him to visit and if he wants to stay and likes it here that is when we take the next step and apply to renew or find a job or university.
Why you are trying to get husband in china here related with your visa, why not apply independently.
I have a strong feeling that even you would get black listed in china for S2 case & Working on F. If you had Z visa you can easily had invited your husband on Spouse Dependent visa.
$3000 limit ---- its not applicable for business(M) visaÂ
M visa can be extended here or he need to Apply for Multiple Entry Visa.For say 60Days he need to leave mainland china and have a visit to Hong Kong. Even by Train he can go to Hong kong from Shenzhen.
Ok, let me know how much are you willing to up, i will introduce an agent for you. He will Assist you in making documents for M visa. Then your husband can apply it.
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