John & Hai Yan

Mari, We recently went into a Social Security office on a Monday to apply for a Social security number for my wife. We were in and out of the office in about a half hour. We showed them my wife's passport and I-94 form. We told them we were married. They filled out the appropriate forms on their computer and then told us we would receive the SSN in a week to ten days. It arrived on Friday four days after we applied.

Ken, I am somewhat in the same situation. My wife's son remained in China to finish out the school year. Our intention is to bring him to the states in time to start school in September. When we went through the K1 process we included him on all the forms. We also included a seperate G325A biographic form. As a result he received his own visa. He also has his own passport. He is 9 years old. He attended the interview at Ghongzhou, but was not asked any questions. If you did the same thing, the children's visas may only be good for six months from the date of issue. If the children do not have seperate visas, and are only included on your wife's visa, then I believe she must travel with them. In order to travel back to China, she must have completed the AOS process or have (AP) advance parole. This is all speculation on my part, so hopefully someone else will chime in here.

Thanks Don & Frank for your responses, I sent the AOS packet today via Fed Ex. I only filed for my wife since her son has not yet arrived. After he arrives we will file the forms for his AOS. Also, we requested an expedited (AP) Advance Parole, so that she can travel to China and then bring him to the U.S. If she doesn't get AP, then I will have to get him myself. It seems that no one has had this particular problem. At least no one responded to my post, if they did have this problem. After we go through the process of filing for AOS seperately for mother and son, I'll post the information so that others can benefit. I just hope it is a straightforward process without any obstacles.

Thanks for the replies so far. What is the time limit for filing AOS? I always thought it was 90 days. I should mention that the other reason we are filing AOS now is because we are also filing for (AP) Advance Parole so that she can go back to China to get her son. Her son is nine years old and we don't want him to make the trip alone. Plan "B'" is for me to go back to get him, but he doesn't speak any English, and I don't speak Chinese. We prefer she make the trip so she can also visit with her family. I'm hoping to here from others on this challenge we have. Thanks!

Has anyone had experience with filing AOS when the minor child has not yet arrived? My SO arrived in the USA on April 16, 2005. We decided to let her son, who is 9 years old, finish out the school year in China. He will arrive in the USA in the beginning of August 2005. We must file for AOS by July 16, 2005. We are trying to send in all the AOS forms tomorrow, but we are unable to figure out how to deal with the son. 1) It appears I need to include him on the I-864 form as part of my household. If I include him in part 3 of the form, I must file a seperate Affidavit of support for him. Do I send his Affidavit of support now? 2) Do I file a G-325A form for him also? But this needs to be signed by him, which of course he cannot do. Also it requires pictures which we cannot take. 3) Can I file for adjustment of status for someone who has not yet entered the states? 4) I cannot submit a copy of his I-94 because he hasn't entered the USA yet. Also there is no "A" number/alien registration number yet. I would appreciate any guidance from someone who has been in a similar situation of having the minor child follow after the parent has arrived in the USA. Or from anyone who knows how to handle this situation.

Good Luck nooneufo. You've been doing a real good job for everyone. A white slip will have been well earned! B)

Great news for the whole family. Sounds like Nicola will really be thrilled when they arrive.

Three forms need to be sent: OF-169, DS-230 and the P3 Supplemental information sheet. Hurry, send them back quickly.

CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH OF YOU! One more successful conclusion!

Maybe she is a little too busy today talking to the press. I heard her on National Public Radio about an hour ago. She was being interviewed about the upcoming changes in travel between the US and Canada and the US and Mexico. US citizens traveling to these countries will need a passport when they reenter the US. Also citizens from these countries will need passports when traveling to the US. The changes will be phased in over several years.

CONGRATULATIONS YVONNE & STAN! Best wishes for happiness together!

Marty, You are a life saver! That's the wonderful thing about CFL. Almost anything you ask, someone else has already had the experience, and they can give you an answer. I 'll still send an email to GZ to see how we can get Hai Yan into the Consulate. But now I know what we have to do. Thanks, for your help Marty!

Nooneufo, Maui & China are still waiting for P4! I've heard from him recently.

Thanks Gene. I already told Hai Yan she might have to do this. I hope whoever had that experience will chime in here to tell me what they did. I would like to know, who we should take the envelope to? How can she get into the Consulate? Will they let her get into the consulate? Does she have to schedule an appointment? How long will it take them to change one envelope into two envelopes? Will she have to come back the next day?

Nooneufo, Speaking about people at the top of the list, I am not sure jpg936 should still be there. Unless you have heard from him, I think they may have received their Visa and moved on. He has a total of five posts and hasn't posted for about five months. Just thought I would bring this to your attention.