Just done the Hong Kong run and applied for an F VISA, which was applied for by SCU , processed in CD , all official etc with the official Invite letter… showed it was for 180 days , but on getting the VISA today, only good for 30 days, 1 entry. The lovely lass told me that it was the new rule ….she also said that I had better get a Z since the F cannot be renewed………….. upto this point I have been at SCU for 4.5 years and an extension was declined..5 year rule thing, but they offered to apply for the F , under their research option.. which was accepted, as I said…Back to CD tomorrow to sort this out …While in the VISA office the line at counter C was enormous…all the rejections…many tears etc …so … need guidance on all this fast !
Wow what a post!!