Visa Issues

Well, only one week to go! Can you believe it? It doesn't quite seem real to us, though granted it gets more real each day. Here we are a week away from our departure and Andy still does not have his visa. The kids and I have had our visas for quite some time. Now I have blogged in the past about the extensive medical tests and all the paperwork that was required for his. About a month ago, he was told that he needed additional medical testing (EKG and chest scan, just to name a few). Andy got the needed tests and the doctor filled out the appropriate form. Then a few weeks after that paperwork had been turned in, he was told that they needed his itinerary and flight information. Next he was told that because rules had changed he needed an invitation letter from the company in China. With each of these steps it has taken more time. Now we are at crunch time and Andy was told today that because they no longer offer the expedited service to make things go faster, it could take four to six (business) days.  Andy has looked into changing our flights if needed and wow is it expensive. So, now we are in wait mode. We will hopefully know more tomorrow.