Chinese phrase
我什么时候可以跟进？ wǒ shén me shí hòu ké yǐ gēn jìn
Meaning
When can I follow up?
When to use it
This asks when it is appropriate to check on a matter again. It is a polite way to ask when to contact someone again for an update.
Example dialogue
我已经把签证材料寄出，我什么时候可以跟进？ wǒ yǐ jīng bǎ qiān zhèng cái liào jì chū wǒ shén me shí hòu ké yǐ gēn jìn
I have already mailed the visa documents. When can I follow up?
等两周再问吧，学校那边处理比较慢。 děng liǎng zhōu zài wèn ba xué xiào nà biān chú lǐ bǐ jiào màn
Wait two weeks before asking. The school is processing things rather slowly.