Letter of invitation for foreign expert

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Member since 20 September 2017

Holpops1Member26 January 2018 16:36:55

Could someone please advise on how long it takes foreign affairs in Shanghai to issue a letter of invitation. It has been three weeks now and i have not heard anything.

Thank you

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Member since 12 August 2017

VANNROXChina expert27 January 2018 10:18:44

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I am a little confused, as foreign affairs offices rarely offer letters of invitation. They usually come from companies.

I would suggest you contact the directly and ask what the delay is.

Holpops1 Member

Member since 20 September 2017

Holpops1Member27 January 2018 10:46:02

My post was confusing, sorry. I have a job offer, all documents are with employer and have been translated. They are now with foreign affairs as I understand it for them to issue the necessary documents for me to obtain my z visa.

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Member since 12 August 2017

VANNROXChina expert27 January 2018 12:30:22

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Oh. Now I see...

OK. No worries. They will finish when they are done. In the meantime just sit back and don't worry about a thing. It will take some time. Especially now. As CNY (Chinese New Year) begins on 15 February. Hopefully they will finish before CNY. So you should see some results in the next two weeks. Otherwise, look at some time in March or April.

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