question/answer said:
But if he need to go to beijing does I need to go to? does WE need to go to beijing?
If an interview is required, the Beijing offices have been requesting only the PR applicant needs to be there, and saying that the sponsor should be available for a possible phone call. (which I did not receive)
You can see if you in the queue for an interview by requesting the GCMS notes (http://cectoolkit.weebly.com/faqs/what-does-gcms-stand-for-how-do-i-apply) - takes 30 days to receive.. or calling your MP and having them inquire, or (as we did,)
fax the Beijing Embassy and ask directly. They emailed us both with a notice that we were "in the waiting queue for an interview" 2-3 days after we sent the fax (in English of course) from Hebei.