A Candle for Love – P4
FAQ
CONTENTS:
1) Section 1: General questions related to the Packet 4 (P4)
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INFORMATION:
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have some information you need. It is
recommended that you look at the following CFL FAQs:
2) CFL
EZ_FAQ
1. CFL Visa FAQ
2. CFL DCF FAQ
3. CFL P3 FAQ
4. CFL P4 FAQ
6. CFL Interview Questions FAQ
7. CFL AOS FAQ
3) CFL searchable database (www.candleforlove.com)
4) Visa Journey FAQ (http://www.visajourney.com/faq/k1faq.htm
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P4 Frequently Asked
Questions.
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Section One: General Questions.
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Q.1.1 What is a FAQ?
Q.1.2 What is a P4?
Q.1.3 At what stage of the visa process does the P4 occur?
Q.1.4 Who sends and who receives the
P4?
Q.1.5 What are the documents contained
in a P4?
Q.1.6 Where can I find sample P4
forms?
Q.1.7 Can we use sample or downloaded P4 forms?
Q.1.8 How long until we receive the P4 from the Consulate?
Q.1.9 How long after we return the P3 until the Interview?
Q.1.10 How do I find out the status
of P4?
Q.1.11 Can I check my status on line? I have the case number?
Q.1.12 What's next after the P4?
Q.1.13 How long after we get the P4 until the Interview?
Q.1.14 Can we get the Hospital exam done before we receive the
P4?
Q.1.15 Where can I get my medical
exam?
Q.1.16 What information can you give
me about the medical exam?
Q.1.17 What should be brought to the
medical exam?
Q.1.18 My P4 only had one medical form, but I need one for my
child?
Q.1.19 Where can I find some
information on vaccination requirements?
Q.1.20 Recommendations concerning vaccinations?
Q.1.21 Does the doctor or hospital
need the I-134?
Q.1.22 "Certification of legal capacity and intent to
marry" form?
Q.1.23 Chinese and English forms?
Q.1.24 Two copies of each form?
Q.1.25 If my wife is pregnant, will
her application be expedited?
Q.1.26 Can I delay my interview?
Q.1.27 Where can I pay the visa fee?
Q.1.28 What order should I pay for
medical exam and visa fees?
Q.1.29 Fees?
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The Answers.
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Section One: General Questions
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(28 November 2004)
Q.1.1 What is a FAQ?
A.1.1.1
FAQ is an acronym for Frequently Asked Questions.
A.1.1.2
When there is a FAQ available on a web site or forum, it is there to help
people who are new to the subject get a basic level of understanding by
answering the questions that are frequently asked. It is considered common
courtesy in the on line world to read the FAQ before posting your question as
it may already have the answer you need, or it might help you to formulate your
questions so that someone else can more easily help you when you ask them.
A.1.1.3
There are lots of acronyms and abbreviations used on the forum. Please read the
FAQ for the definitions of the commonly used ones.
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(Edited 3 January 2005)
Q.1.2 What is a P4?
A.1.2.1
Abbreviation for "Packet 4"
A.1.2.2
After the P3 for your fiancée/Wife/Husband has reached the U.S. Consulate in
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(Edited 9 January 2005)
Q.1.3 At what stage
of the visa process does the P4 occur.
A.1.3.1
After you have returned the P3.
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(Edited 14 June 2004)
Q.1.4 Who sends and
who receives the P4?
A.1.4.1
K1, K3:
The U.S. Consulate in
A.1.4.1, K3:
After
the NVC or Consulate Abroad receives the above forms and supporting documents
(which may not all be required to mail back at that time), an interview date
will be scheduled for the intending immigrant at a consulate abroad. The NVC or
the consulate abroad will send your relative a letter indicating at what time
and day the interview is scheduled for, and of required forms that must be
brought to the interview
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(Edited 8 Feb 2006)
Q.1.5 What are the
documents contained in a P4?
A.1.5.1
Read the Guanzhou Consulate Forms and Packets page:
http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/forms_and_packets.htm
A.1.5.2
Here is a list of documents based on CFL members:
P4 Contents for K1:
1. Appointment letter in English
2. K-1 appointment (packet 4) letter
3. Appointment letter for immigrant visa applications
(OF-171)
4. Important notice in Chinese for photograph
specifications (GIV-1)
5. Supplemental form GNI-2
6. Certification of legal capacity and intent to marry
7. Family composition sheet (GIV-24)
8. Medical examination instructions (GIV-8)
9. Medical examination for immigrant or refugee
applicant (DS-2053)
10. Chest X-ray and classification worksheet (DS-3024)
11. Vaccination documentation worksheet (DS-3025)
12. Medical history and physical examination worksheet
(DS-3026)
13. Nonimmigrant visa application (DS-156) and nonimmigrant visa
application for applicants 16 years and older (DS-157) (two sets)
14. Nonimmigrant fiancée visa application (DS-156K)
A.1.5.3
K-1 gets a bunch of forms in P-4.
K-3 gets only the interview letter.
P4 contents for CR1:
1. P4 Appointment letter with interview date
2. Appointment letter for immigrant visa applications
(OF-171)
3. DS-230, part II
4. Important notice in Chinese for photograph specifications
(GIV-1)
5. Important Notice to Immigrant Applicants Concerning
Vaccinations requirements
6. Family composition sheet (GIV-24)
7. Medical examination instructions (GIV-8)
8. Medical examination for immigrant or refugee
applicant (DS-2053)
9. Chest X-ray and classification worksheet (DS-3024)
10. Vaccination documentation worksheet (DS-3025)
11. Medical history and physical examination worksheet (DS-3026)
A.1.5.4 (various comments for K1
list)
We
filled out #5, 7, 13 (DS-156, DS-157, two copies of each, one for the interview
and one for the medical exam hospital), 14. #8 through #12 were for the medical exam.
The DS-156, 156k, and 157 have been provided in both English and Chinese
versions.
you should fill GIV-24 in both English and Chinese. For
question #7, I think just city and state should be good enough
Yes.
Fill out both forms 2 English and 2 Chinese for DS-156 and 2 English and 2
Chinese for DS-157. Make at total of 8 forms.
A
tip by one of the nurses sent us in a mad rush to the bank where we paid the
visa fee and (I am not sure why) had extra blank DS-156 and DS-157 forms on
hand.
For
#8 we filled out the name and address in English on the Chinese version of the
DS157.
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(Edited 8 Nov 2005)
Q.1.6 Where can I
find sample P4 forms?
Visa Forms
DOS - Immigration Forms
DOS - Official Forms
GUZ - Current Forms and Packets for K1/K2/K3/K4, Packet 3, Packet 4, SB1 (Returning Resident)
VJ - Download Section for Visa, AOS, and other forms
VJ - USCIS Example Forms: (for K-1, K-3, AOS, and Removal of Conditions)
CFL - CFL forms
"Expiration date" shown on forms
Note that any "expiration date" listed on a form is NOT that form's expiration date, but the Office of Management and Budget approval expiration date as required by the Paperwork Reduction act. Data is collected and submitted to the OMB in order to track its usage. A form may contain a notation such as:
Approved OMB 1405-0134
Expires 11/30/2011
Estimated Burden 1 Hour*
but
the form may be used beyond 11/30/2011 unless the new instructions
specifically state otherwise. Of course, it's best to try to locate the
most recent version of any form you submit.
A.1.6.1
CFL
VisaPro Fillable Forms:
http://www.visapro.com/INS-Forms-Download.asp
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(Edited 15 February 2005)
Q.1.7 Can we send
sample or downloaded P4 forms?
A.1.7.1
Probably in a pinch, you should copy your forms immediately after receiving
them so you have ones to practice or replace with.
A.1.7.2
Just as an update, when my honey found out that she did not have enough forms,
she also sent GZ a fax explain the lack of forms and requested more forms for
her
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(Edited 7 Nov 2005)
Q.1.8 How long until
we receive the P4 from the Consulate?
A.1.8.1.
Currently the average wait time is 100 days from P3 to P4. It usually arrives via
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(Edited 7 Nov 2005)
Q.1.9 How long after
we return the P3 until the Interview?
A.1.9.1
On average, expect about 142 days.
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(Edited 24 June 2005)
Q.1.10 How do I find
out the status of P4?
A.1.10.1
Call 1-202-663-1225 That is DOS's (Department of
State) phone number.
If
A.1.10.2
When
calling DOS (to get the date of the name check was complete), you will need to
ask them "what is the date GZ was told the SO is eligible to be scheduled
for the interview?"
A.1.10.3
I found the best time to call DOS is when they open the phone lines. It usually
takes 5 to 15 minutes if you call at 0830 EST.
I've called them so many times over the last four months. It seems that only
females work there, or at least in the mornings. I was
told that they all don't have the same clearance when they log into their work
stations. Some are authorized to view more when they pull up your case on their
computer. One women I spoke to in September gave me
the date the final name check was cleared in the computer. A few days later
when I called back, the woman that I spoke to couldn't give me any dates or
much less tell me if the name checks were done, and was confused as to how
anyone in that office could have given me that information. Later in November,
I spoke to another woman who explained that most of the people in their office
only have limited clearance, enough to see if your case has been logged into GUZ,
but not much else unless GUZ puts a notification that the can see. She said
sometimes GUZ puts markers on the file that indicate to the people in that DOS
office that they name check was completed, but it won't show a date. She told
me that there are some, but very few, who have clearance to actually see dates
and progress. She also told me that all the email's
anyone sends to GUZ are listed on the computer file that the DOS office can see
also, as well as all the inquiries submitted by Congress persons,
Representatives, and Senators.
The others above were right, just keep calling until
you find a person who can give you more information. But I wouldn't keep
calling the same day, because it's been my experience that they only have a few
people answering phones at any given time. I swear one day they only had three
people answering phones from 0830-1000 EST. I was upset by one of them, and I
kept calling back trying to get someone else to help me. I kept getting the
same three women, so I gave up and called the next day.
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Q.1.11 Can I check
my status on line? I have the case number.
A.1.11.1
No, you can't check anything online. But you can use the GUZ case number to
email GZ and ask about your case status. Go to the
http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/contactiv.html
You can get your GUZ number by calling DOS 1-202-663-1225, press 1, then 0,
then 0, Give them your SO's name, Birth date and NOA2
number
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(Edited 12 February 2005)
Q.1.12 What's next
after the P4?
A.1.12.1
The Interview.
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(Edited 24 June 2005)
Q.1.13 How long
after we get the P4 until the Interview?
A.1.13.1
Average time is 30 to 45 days. That is from the date of the P4 to the date of
the Interview.
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Q.1.14 Can we get
the Hospital exam done before we receive the P4?
A.1.14.1
No, you can not do the physical test before you get the P4 even you already
know which hospital to go. When you go to one of the hospitals listed, you will
have to bring those related forms with you, you won't be able to get those
forms until you receive your P4. You need the appointment letter showing the
date of your interview.
And make sure you must bring your passport with you when you do the physical
check. without your passport, some hospitals will
refused to do physical check for you.
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(Edited 4 July 2005)
Q.1.15 Where can I
get my medical exam?
A.1.15.1
Consulate
GUZ - Forms and Packets (Check here for most recent versions - the links to older versions may still work even after a new version is posted)
GUZ - Medical Exam Instructions in English and Chinese (includes list of designated hospitals)
GUZ - Vaccination Instructions (for I-130 visas. K-visas may also reference this if they choose to get their vaccinations in China)
GUZ - Appointment Instructions for Immigrant Visa Applicants - K-Visas
IV Appointment Instructions - CR/IR Visas
GUZ - K Non-immigrant Visa Application fees (paid at Citic bank prior to Medical). The fees listed are out of date. However, the list of bank branches may prove helpful.
A.1.15.2
GUZ Hospitals:
Fujian Provincial Hospital
#134 Dongjie, Fuzhou, Fujian
Tel: (0591) 7557768-8065 (for appointment)
Price: RMB1200 for adult, RMB800 for child
Health Care Center of Guangzhou
#33 Shamian North Street, Shamian Island,
Guangdong International Travel Tel: (020) 81219500, 81219513
Price: RMB800 for adult, RMB500 for child
First Hospital of Guangzhou
#151 Yan Jiang Xi Road,
Guangzhou
Medical College Tel: (020)83337750-7098
Price: RMB600 for adult, RMB300 for child
MEMBER
NOTES: [ 5/22/2006]
…just did her medical exam and HIV testing in
Health Care
http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13951&view=findpost&p=169314
A.1.15.7
SHANGHAI:
K1 - Med Exam: our experience in Shanghai,
Pretty good one, really!
http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=15206
CR1 -
http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10744
CR1 - Medical Examination and Vaccination, in
http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13440
A.1.15.8
Medical exam in
http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8873
K1 - Medical in BJ; Pay
visa in BJ
http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12377
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(Edited 4 July 2005)
Q.1.16 What
information can you give me about the medical exam?
A.1.16.1
Frankly,
it is rare to have someone flunk this exam. The primary problem that the doctor
is checking for would be infectious diseases that are a public health threat,
the most notable of these being HIV/AIDS and active TB, however there are other
factors involved that you need to read about. One other factor to consider is
whether the fiancée or spouse or child of the alien relative has a disease or
disorder which could lead to debilitation and inability to wok. Another factor
would be whether the immigrant was a danger to himself or others (such as
mental illness in which psychosis was involved and was not controlled).
A.16.2
I
would recommend to arrive at least 5 to 7 days before
the interview in
A.1.16.3
They
suggest allowing 4 hours for the exam. You don't need advance appointment. But, you don't get the results back for 3
days, which is standard because they do HIV testing and it takes 3 days for the
test to do it's thing. We went Tuesday morning, and
the test results were ready for pick up on Friday afternoon.
A.1.16.4
My
SO had her exam at GZ on Wednesday (0830) March 2nd and picked up the results
Thursday (0930) March 3rd. Paid 800 yuan for the exam and 100 yuan to expedite.
A.1.16.5
My
fiancée also went to the Hospital near the [old] Consulate. She arrived at 9:00
AM in the morning and received her results by 5:00 PM the same day. She paid
100 RMB for expedited service. The exam was 800 RMB.
A.1.16.6
My
wife went to the non-Shamian hospital. She was then informed that she needed to
have injections done (Not sure about the requirements of these injections. She
is CR1 and was told she needed them, at least the first of a set of three
injections. The subsequent injections can be gotten in the
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Q.1.17 What should
be brought to the medical exam?
A.1.17.1
Each
person who is examined must bring a passport and four (4) photographs of
themselves to give to the examining physician.
A.1.17.2
My
fiancée had to have this letter [P4 Appointment letter] at her medical because
they asked to see it, and the guard asked for it as well standing in line at
the consulate the day of the interview.. Here was the wording on the letter: “ This letter must be
presented upon your arrival at this office on the appointment date.”
A.1.17.3
Some ladies forgot
their passport and appointment letter and had to go back to the hotel and get
them.
You will need the
marriage certificate…
A.1.17.4
Consulate
At the
time of your medical exam, please bring all the documents listed on Form
OF-171, Appointment Letter for Immigrant Visa Applicants (K3/K4 applicants
please refer to "Letter to K3/K4 Applicants"; V applicants please
refer to "Letter to V Applicants"), with you to the designated clinic
or hospital. The staff there will help to put these materials in order, and
then return them to you in a sealed envelope which is to be opened only by
the Consulate staff at the time of interview. If it appears opened prior to the interview,
you risk getting a denial by the VO. Your signature will be required to indicate your participation in the
process.
A.1.17.5
K1, K3:
1) Four (4) passport pictures (print name on back)
2) Beneficiary Passport
3) P4 Appointment letter (make copies; give them a copy if they will accept it)
4) P3 collected docs from OF-169 checklist (divorce, police, marriage, police
certificates, etc -- make copies)
5) P4 (K1 list) (make copies)
a. DS-156 in duplicate: 2 in English ; 2 in Chinese ; (sign); attached (2) passport photos of
beneficiary to each (total of 4 pics)
b. DS-156K in English ; (do not sign ; beneficiary will sign at consulate)
c. DS-157 in duplicate: 2 in English ; 2 in Chinese ; (no signature needed; no
signature block)
d. GNI-2 , Supplemental Form (do not sign ; beneficiary will sign at consulate)
e. GIV-24 , Family Composition Sheet (sign)
f. Medical docs from P4
g. Certification of legal capacity and intent to marry (K1: do not sign;
beneficiary will sign at consulate)
6) Have blank forms for P4 docs (in case something is wrong)
Optional consideration:
- If you plan to get vaccinations (which is not required
and you can do them in the
A.1.17.6
CR1:
Paperwork put in package for GUZ at 1st People's on 6-13-05 for
a CR-1
Two MORE (total of 4) photos
DS-230
Part II (only
for CR1)
Divorce
document (IMMIGRANT'S only)
Police
Marriage
birth certs
A COPY of the bio. pages of the
passport- actual PP was checked and returned (if applicable police record)
Family
Composition form (for 16 and older)
medical exam certification sheet
Also received the xray.
Note:
-CR/IR-1
or 2 : IF any
shot records are in hand- take such to the physical.
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No need to show a visa fee receipt. This was paid at NVC.
A.1.17.7
The hospital
noticed that the police certificate had expired and told us to get a new one-
they will help out.
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(Edited 4 July 2005)
Q.1.18 My P4 only
had one medical form, but I need one for my child?
A.18.1
Just
make copies of the blank medical forms she got and use them for the daughter
also.
A.18.2
Contact
the hospital in GZ and they said they have blank forms. Also, if you are in GZ
and planning to do the medical check in GZ before the interview, you can stop
in the consulate and get blank forms.
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Q.1.19 Where can I
find some information on vaccination requirements?
A.1.19.1
All
applicants for immigrant visas are required to have the following
vaccinations if appropriate for age, medical condition or medical history:
As a fiancée (K1 visa),
you are not required to fulfill this requirement at the time of your medical
examination for a fiancée visa. However, you may want to do so. These
vaccinations are required when you adjust status
A.1.19.2
She
should be exempt from all of the childhood immunizations, as these are not
indicated for an adult. The influenza is only given in wintertime. The Pneumococcal is only for people 65 or over. If she has a
chickenpox scar on her arm, then that vaccine is not indicated. This only
leaves MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) and tetanus. Amy told the doc that she
had the MMR shot as a child and as a result she only had to get a tetanus shot.
She showed the doc her yellow vaccination book (which has no English in it) and
the doc bought her story.
Another factor is if she is in childbearing years, as this will mean that
several immunizations should not be given.
A.1.19.3
Three
of the vaccines are for children (DT/DTP, HiB, Variecella), so unless she's
underage, she won't need those. If she has a chicken pox scar, then even
without papers, another vaccine is medically inappropriate. Hepatitus
B is only given to people in a high risk lifestyle or occupation as in a
streetwalker. One of them, influenza (flu shot) is only given in wintertime. Pneumococcal is only given to people 60+ years old. That leaves tetanus and MMR. Don't let the "civil" surgeon
screw you!!!
P.S. If you tell the doctor you plan to start a family right away, then you can
avoid the MMR shot also as a live vaccine is contraindicated for a pregnant or
(hopefully) soon to be pregnant woman.
A.1.19.4
Here
at the
A.1.19.5
I
was told that the necessary shots are tetanus, MMR, and a chicken pox
vaccination if the patient has never had the chicken pox.
A.1.19.6
TB
test should have been done as part of the medical exam - this is a vaccine
supplement, not additional test.
A.1.19.7
Yes
she received 3 shots although when she first asked about them during her phone
appointment, they told her that she didn’t need them and that she would be
wasting her money.. I told her that she will need them
later once she’s here in the states and that it was cheaper to get them
there... she told them she wanted the shots and they gave them to her. at the hospital in
Editor: Once in
the
Also, a few CS
require the second course of MMR. So if
you have one done in china, consider whether you want to get the second one
prior to visiting a CS or not. You’ll
need 28 days between those shots.
A.1.19.8
More info:
AOS vaccinations, instructions to civil surgeons
http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12980
- broken
DOS - Vaccination Requirements for IV Applicants
For a person who has had no vaccines or whose vaccines are not up to date, do all doses of the required vaccines need to be given to complete the immigrant medical exam?
Because completion of the vaccine series often requires several months, immigrant applicants are not required to receive all doses of the required vaccines as part of the immigrant medical exam. Rather, applicants are required to receive at least one dose of each vaccine that is appropriate for their age group. They are also encouraged to receive as many added doses as needed to complete the series.
CDC FAQ
The CDC
sets the vaccination requirements, and is the ONLY site to go to for
up-to-the-minute information (vaccination requirements MAY change -
although they rarely do)
Some who have received the BCG vaccinations in China may register a false positive for TB - http://www.mayoclini...s-and-diagnosis
An interesting update Oct., 2009 -
'CDC' said
To fulfill the requirement of testing for cell-mediated immunity to TB, civil surgeons may now administer an interferon gamma release assay (IGRA) or a TST. Interferon gamma release assays are blood tests that measure a component of cell-mediated immune reactivity to Mycobacterium tuberculosis in fresh whole blood. CDC allows the use of QuantiFERON-TB Gold®, QuantiFERON®-TB Gold In Tube (QFT-G IT), and T-SPOT®. The civil surgeon should administer only one type of test for cell-mediated immunity (TST, QuantiFERON-TB Gold®, QuantiFERON®-TB Gold In Tube [QFT-G IT], or T-SPOT®) to each applicant.
http://www.cdc.gov/i...ron_option.html
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Q.1.20
Recommendations concerning vaccinations?
A.1.20.1
It is not required for a K-1 because this is a 90 day
visa only and at the end of the visa time period, the holder must return to
their country of origin if they do not legally married. Hence the government
does not require them to be done prior to entering the
A.1.20.2
vaccination for k1 is not required; however you may also consider having it
done while in
A.1.20.3
This
is what the Chinese doctors will tell you. However, our obstetrician says it is
purely hypothetical and speculative, he sees no problems with her getting
pregnant before the three months were up.
A.1.20.4
I suggest that after
passing the interview, walk down to the clinic on
Just present the yellow card (well actually a little booklet) to the civil
surgeon in the
A.1.20.5
Mine got hers in
A.1.20.6
When we filed AOS and XXX had to
get her shots,
A.1.20.7
For a CR/IR-1, the
shots (if required by the
I will note that at least in GUZ you can use them for BOTH the medical AND
vaccinations (one of two authorized medical locations)-
most other locations they are separate facilities.
A.1.20.8
After passing the
interview, we went to the Guangdong International Travel Clinic on
A.1.21.9
One thing to consider
is it may not be a good idea to get the vaccinations before the interview. If
there is a long delay or you have an extended wait for AOS it may expire.
Editor: If you plan to do vaccinations at same time and
location as exam, check ahead with the medical facility to see that they can do
both. See editors note in previous
question.
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(Edited 24 June 2005)
Q.1.21 Does the
doctor or hospital need the I-134?
A.1.21.1
You can send the notarized I-134 and supporting
documents in a sealed envelope directly the VO at the consulate.
There is no requirement to provide private financial information to a medical
person at a private clinic.
A.1.21.2
The I-134 Affidavit is
filled out by the
A.1.21.3
No “Intent” letter requested when compiling papers for SO; no I-134 was asked
for.
Vaccinations shots from
Healthcare Center of Fujian International Travel
A.1.21.4
The
A.1.21.5
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Q.1.22
"Certification of legal capacity and intent to marry" form?
On the package 4 interview list what is "Certification of legal
capacity and intent to marry"? Are those forms included in the P4?
A1.22.1
There is a "certification of legal capacity and intent to marry" form
in the P4 packet. The SO should write the name of the American citizen she/he
is to marry on the form and sign it in the presence of a VO who will also sign
it. This form is in addition to the "intent to marry" letter most
people write.
Form can be reviewed here; http://Cert_o...nt_to_marry.pdf
- broken link
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(Edited 15 February 2005)
Q.1.23 Chinese and
English forms?
Should we fill out and return both the English and Chinese versions to the
Consulate, the English version filled out in English....the Chinese version
filled out in Chinese.
A.1.23.1
We have filled out the P3 and will fill out the P4
forms in both languages. They gave us both, so we filled out both.
A.1.23.2
They can always throw out an extra one if they don't
need it, but they can't fill in a missing one!!!!
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(Edited 15 February 2005)
Q.1.24 Two copies of
each form?
Did I read correctly that there must be two copies of each of these forms?
(original & one copy)
A.1.24.1
Yes. Fill out both forms 2 English and 2 Chinese for DS-156 and 2
English and 2 Chinese for DS-157. Make at total of 8 forms.
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(Edited 24 June 2005)
Q.1.25 If my
wife is pregnant, will her application be expedited?
A.1.25.1
Consulate
Due to the large number of cases
backlogged we cannot expedite based on the pregnancy of the applicant, but will
schedule to avoid travel around the time of birth. We have not heard of any
problems arising from possible violation of
A.1.25.2
In the past, GUZ did
speed up the process for someone who became pregnant before P4. Unfortunately,
they no longer offer this service. So this option has been closed. I think they
suspected too may couples getting pregnant just to expedite their case.
A.1.25.3
According to a response
to my Senator from GZ...the only expeditable thing
for GZ is pregnancy. But, my SO has read one or two posts on 001 where the
pregnancy was not allowed to expedite. So, who knows. Does not hurt to at least try it.
A.1.25.4
She sent the
ultra-sound pic and letter that confirms her
pregnancy and gives a due date (May 14, 2005). I wrote a letter to USCIS
requesting her case be expedited and sent that off yesterday, along with the
doctor's letter, certified translation, and a copy of the NOA. I'll be sending
a letter to my congressman tomorrow.
FYI, if anyone finds themselves in a similar situation, I was told to direct my
request to a service center in
Two days ago I sent an
e-mail to GZ to ask about XXXs paperwork and if they
planned to expedite her case. I got a reply about 30 minutes ago.
Her appointment is March 4, 2005!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Our cut-off date for when it would be too late for her to travel was March 15,
2005.
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(Edited 9 Aug 2005)
Q.1.26 Can I delay
my visa interview?
A.1.26.1
When I went to the American Citizen service hour in April, the question was asked, what if you
could not make the interview.
The person there answered that they strongly suggested that you do everything
possible to make the interview date. They said that if you could not make it,
then you would be put at the end of the waiting list. So it could mean waiting
another 3-6 months for the next interview slot.
A.1.26.2
Guangzhou
Website:
Yes, but stay in touch by writing at least
once per year and let us know three months before you are ready.
A.1.26.3
CFL
member, immigration lawyer in GUZ:
I point out that your wife's visa once issued
is good for 6 months to use to go to the
BTW, once an immigrant visa is issued and the holder decides s/he can't go in
the validity period, the visa can be extended WITHOUT a new interview, but a
new visa fee has to be paid and maybe a new medical report and/or police report
would be required
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(Edited 23 Oct 2005)
Q.1.27 Where
can I pay the visa fee?
A.1.27.1
If this is a [K1 or]
K-3 interview, your SO will pay for a non-immigrant visa application fee. The
fee is paid via a local branch of CITIC bank. She can take her interview
appointment letter along, the bank clerk will know the
correct amount. It is around US$100. She will receive two receipts, one to
keep, one to be sealed with rest of her documents by the doctor at the physical
exam hospital for later handing over to GUZ.
If it is a CR-1 or IR-1 interview, then (unless DCF) you have already paid the
$380 prior to P3 (I don't remember exactly at which stage of the application).
She would not need to pay anything at the interview.
A.1.27.2
http://www.usembassy-china.org.cn/guangzhou/iv/citic.html
- broken link
A.1.27.3
K1/K3:
Pay the 830 Yuan fee at citi bank in GZ before med
exam-get receipt!!--pay for medical exam at hospital they will let you know
what to do with the receipts.
Also, you do not have to get shots updated but you will have to in the USA-So
get them in GZ, it is much cheaper.
A.1.27.4
CR1:
For those of you doing
the CR1 remember that you paid the Visa fee in the NVC…
NOTE: The Consulate does not require petitioners or
beneficiaries to submit NVC fee receipts. The NVC provides the Consulate with
this information --GUZSpeaks.
A.1.27.5
My fiancée went today
to try to pay the visa fee at her local bank. She was told she needs to bring
her passport to pay the fee, and that her passport number will be writing on
the receipt. She was told this was a
new requirement to help prevent people from getting visa receipts and then trying
to sell them. [Aug 11, 2005]
A.1.27.6
Here is a weblink to the Citi Industrial
Banks around China...
http://www.ecitic.com/help/b_network.jsp
- broken link
You will get three drop boxes at this point:
1) Select the second option: 中信实业银行 (set encoding if you don’t see Chinese
characters)
2) Select the desired city: The first in list is Beijing, then Shanghai, etc.
3) Select the first option in list (should already be selected)
Then press the Red Button , that translates to "Check".
As an example for
Your SO can now call one in an area to see if they accept payments for the
visa: If she wants to have the medical done there and/or just wants to do the
visa payment in that area.
A.1.27.6
Shanghai Locations:
http://shanghai.usembassy-china.org.cn/citic_bank_locations.html - broken link
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(Edited 4 July 2005)
Q.1.28 What
order should I pay for medical exam and visa fees?
A.1.28.1
K1/K3:
1. Pay the visa fee first (MUST PAY to get the
interview. MUST BRING receipt to
interview)
2. Pay for medical exam. (Hospital will put receipt in with paperwork)
A.1.28.2
CR1:
Visa fee is paid to NVC. Neither the hospital nor consulate
appear to want to see it.
A.1.28.2
Editor: It is
unclear if the payment for the K1-K4 visa is required prior to the medical
exam… this has simply been what most everyone does. Some have reported that the medical staff in
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(Edited 4 July 2005)
Q.1.29 Fees?
A.1.29.1
Fees normally occurred by the Chinese
beneficiary’s steps, given in RMB or USD
Translating various
documents: 500 - 3000 RMB
Non-immigrant visa:
K1-4 visa is 830 RMB, per visa
Immigrant visa:
CR-1/IR-1 = 3,154 RMB, per visa
Exam= 800 RMB;
expedited service=100 RMB.
Biometric fee = $45 USD (RMB was acceptable,
BUT they wanted the EXACT amount)
Visa pickup=20 RMB.
A.1.29.2
Beginning March 8, 2005, IV
applicants who have paid the current $335 IV application fee via
A.1.29.3
U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today in the Federal
Register a revised fee structure for immigration
benefits. The new fee structure becomes effective on October 26, 2005… See fee Schedule.
A.1.29.4
You will have to pay
the visa fee for the children as well as for the mother when the time comes.
The children will need a physical, the same as the mother when the time comes.
Medical fees vary.
A.1.29.5
More info:
Fee Schedule
http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/files/g-1055.pdf - broken link
Fees for Visa Services
http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1263.html
[Editor: Note that
if you are at the P4 stage and a CR1 who filed state-side, then you already
paid the visa fee to NVC. To see a
complete list of fees for the entire process, see the Visa FAQ]
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