Hi thank you very much for sharing your experience! You are very helful! I would like to have a sample of the letter to the consulate and your parents too if you don't mind. I have been trying to write one by myself but found it not professional enough. Thanks!! my email is: dfbb2002@yahoo.com

May I know where your parents got interview? Shanghai? How long it took from calling for interview data? I'm preparing for my parent visa now. Thanks

It's not a problem at all if your case is approved while your are abroad. The immigration office will just let you in. You should try as Xiaobaitu said. If you don't get the appointment, just do what I said.