Reddragon75

So....let me get this straight. Since our K-1 petition was denied, I can't go ahead and file the I-130 now? I have to wait until USCIS notifies me about what they have done with the K-1 petition? How long does it take for them to send the notice of what they are doing with it? It was denied July 5th.

Ok...got it. After an exhaustive search, I found an attorney today. So..he should complete the G-28....right? Thanks!

Her name just a simple question, why K-3 not CR-1 ? she would get get GC on arrival to USA no need for AOS. Thanks....that's what I thought should be there. We had so much problems with our K-1, I just decided to file for the K-3. I don't know much about the CR-1. Is it more difficult than the K-3?

I was just in Nanning for 3 months(June-Aug.), so I might be able to help. I think $3,000 would be enough, but it depends on how you live and if you do any other traveling. I went there with $4,000, and didn't have any left by the time I came home. HOWEVER.....we also made a week long trip to Beijing(that's where a huge chunk of the money went to). We also went to Guilin, Yangshuo, and Zhuzhou. We lived together in a modest apartment in Nanning for about $200/month plus about $75-100 for utilities/month. Most days we ate at home, but we went out at least 2 days a week. Oh...and we also got married when I was there, and I paid for it, so that was another chunk of money I spent. I can't guarantee that $3,000 would be enough, but if you lived modestly and didn't do any side traveling, I think you would be ok. But remember.....it is a good idea to have as much as possible because you never know what may come up to make it necessary to spend money outside of your established budget(IMHO).

Sorry....I just thought of another question. What is the G-28 form used for? If I would decide to hire an attorney, does he/she need to complete it and I submit it with my petition, or is it just if the attorney is appearing in front of the USCIS on my behalf? I'm confused Thanks.

Hey all...me again. I have a simple question about the I-130 form. On section C, #17.....I am not sure exactly what I am supposed to write there. Do I put my wife's name(she has no children), or do I put my name? Logic told me to put her name there, but one of the attorneys I consulted with said that my name goes there. Since not all attorneys know what they are talking about, I just want to make sure that I do it right. We have already been apart for a long time, and I don't want to do anything that could unnecessarily delay the K-3 process. By the way.....just to let everyone know, I will be filing the I-130 probably within the next 2 weeks. I found someone who was in the same situation as I am and his petition was approved. He gave me good advice, so this time I will have better evidence to submit in terms of quality and quantity. I hope that the K-3 will be approved, because if it is not....I am pretty much out of options, except to move to China. I would be willing to do that, but I am not finished with my Bachelor's Degree yet and have at least 1 1/2 years to get it. I am not too concerned about school, because I could get an online degree. The issue is having a job when I am there. In fact, if I had a job lined up there, I would leave home right now. Anyway...we are both doing well.

Well.....got a swift kick in the nads while here with my Xiaorong. I found out yesterday that our petition was denied. They said that based on the evidence I provided, they are not convinced I do not pose a threat to her safety. I included a statement from Xiarong, a letter from 2 different Psychologists stating in exact words that they do not believe I am a threat to her, as well as other documents. But that was not enough. I really don't understand what makes the USCIS qualified to make the decision when they don't know anything about me other than the little info they have on paper. Oh well....nothing I can do about it anyway. I could file an appeal, but i think that would just be a waste of time and wouldn't change their decision. Can anyone give me some ideas what to do now? We had a plan B of getting married while I am here and then maybe trying to get her to the US with the K3. Should I contact an Immigration attorney? Please help me.

Hmmmm....I think just to be on the safe side....I am going to go ahead and register when I get there in Nanning on June 3rd.

Hey all....it's been awhile so I figured it is time for an update. I submitted the paperwork that the USCIS needed, so all I have to do is MORE WAITING! Good news is I am going back to Nanning to see my sweetheart again. This time I decided to stay for a whole 3 months Since I had the money, and since it is Summer break from classes, and since I have no idea when/if the interview will happen, I figured it was a good time to have an extended stay. I leave June 1st and am not coming back until August 29. I can't wait!!! We haven't seen each other since December 2007. I expect to get an answer on the petition while I am there, and I am praying that it will finally be approved after all this time. The only bad thing about my trip this time is that I am going there during the Summer. And for those of you who are not familiar with Nanning....it is in a SUB-TROPICAL region. Which, of course means only one thing....HOT, HOT, HOT. I hope everyone will say prayers to whatever deity of your choice for us, so that we may soon finally be together.

Hey all.....I am going to see Xiaorong on June 1st and am staying for 3 months. We are thinking about making a trip together to Beijing and see all the sites. She has never been there and I have always wanted to go. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good hotel to stay in? I would like to find one $50 or less a night, but is also fairly close to some of the main attractions there. Would appreciate any suggestions.

Well....received an Intent to Deny Petiton notice from USCIS! As some of you know, I am a convicted Felon. It is something that I have been trying to avoid disclosing to everyone here....but now I think it is time to do so. I served 2 years in a state correctional facility for a sex offense. I know some of you may cringe when you hear this, but all that I ask is you try your best not to judge me. I still choose not to disclose details, but I will say that it was not rape or a violent offense. I wish it never would have happened.....but it did, and I can never take back what I did. I will have to live with it for the rest of my life. My friends and family forgave me long ago, but I was not able to forgive myself until recently. I have done my best to make amends for my crime, and to better myself. I dated many women here over the past few years, but as soon as I told them about my past they assumed I was some sick weirdo and rejected me. I thought I would never find anyone that could see through the cloud of the bad thing I had done, and see me for who I truly was. Then.....I finally found Xiaorong. I told her of my past when our relationship first started because I felt she needed to know. She was upset when I told her, and I was worried about losing her, but it would not be right to keep it from her. We talked about it, and I told her everything. She told me that she knew in her heart that I am a good person that just did a bad thing. She said that the "past does not matter.....the only important thing is the future, and what I decide to do with my life to make things better." I, of course, I am going to provide as much documentation as I possibly can to the USCIS. They may still deny the petition, but WE WILL NEVER GIVE UP!! It is sad that I may be forced to do so, but if I have to I will leave the country that I love, so that I may be with the woman who is my world. I am sorry to have written such a long post, but I had to get this off my chest. Just know that I did not write this to invoke pity from anyone, I just wrote it to express my feelings, and to tell all about my past so that I may hopefully be able to help someone in a similar situation in the near or distant future.

Nevermind all......I guess I should have checked the Consulate in Chicago's website more thoroughly. Hey.....give me a break....I am a natural blonde. From Consulate in Chicago: Tourist Visa (L Visa) For sightseeing, visiting family or friends US citizens may apply for a Single-entry (valid for 3-6 months from the date of issuance), a Double-entry (valid for 6 months from the date of issuance) or a Multiple-entry (valid for 6 or 12 months from the date of issuance) L visa as needed. The duration of stay of L visa is normally 90 days, which means the holder of the visa may stay in China for up to 90 days from the date of entry.

Hmmm.....thanks for all the input everyone. But, I am still not sure what to do. I guess I will book the trip, then apply for a 90 day I guess. I will specifically request a 90 day stay and probably submit a letter of invitation from my fiancee with the visa application. I plan on booking the trip through an online agency and am not sure if they have a refund policy. I just don't want to lose a bunch of money, especially after having to pay the $585 to the USCIS to reopen my case because they screwed up. I guess I will try to contact the Chinese Consulate in Chicago and ask them about it.

I was actually considering staying there for 90 days, so that is good to know. My concern is that I will book a flight that will have me returning in 90 days and then they will not approve the Visa for that long. Then....I would be up the *$#@ creek without a paddle.

Hey all! I plan on going back to Nanning in May, and would like to book my flight ASAP. I would like to stay for 2 months, but I remember seeing that a Chinese visitors Visa is for 30 days. Would I be able to stay for 2 months? I need to find out if I can get a Visa for that long of time before I book the flight. Also, is it still required to show proof of round trip flight in order to apply for the Chinese visa? Can anyone help me?

CONGRATS TO YOU BOTH!

Yeah....but unfortunately for me I don't have the money for an attorney.

It is when someone has to go to a USCIS Application Support Center in their area and have fingerprints taken. And yes....it is very sad that I had to wait so long for a simple thing.

HEY ALL! Well....I finally got my hard copy of my denial from USCIS, and I was actually happy. Of course a denial is never a good thing, but when I read the reason for the denial, my spirits were lifted. The denial was due to the fact that, according to them, there is no record of me showing up for my biometrics appointment. I DID in fact go, and the good news is......I HAVE PROOF that I was there. I have my appointment notice that is stamped, signed, and dated for the day I was there. The funny thing is....a couple months ago I was thinking "Now watch them try to say I didn't show up for the appointment." I guess it's a good thing I am an organized person and didn't lose the appointment notice. Now...of course there is no guarantee that they will approve it after I submit the document to them, but at least the denial was not for the reason I thought it would be. I want so much to call Xiao right now and tell her the good news, but it is late and I don't want to wake her up. I guess I can wait until tomorrow morning since I was going to call her anyway. I found the form for an appeal, so I plan on doing so ASAP. The instructions for the appeal form say that I need to send it to the office that made the decision, so obviously I take that to mean the CSC. You know...my appointment was on June 9th, and NOW they send me the notice that I wasn't there?! I don't want to get my hopes up...but at least there is still hope now. Except....now I will probably have to wait another 10 months. I hope not. Should I send them the original or a copy of my appointment notice? Well....just wanted to tell everyone the good news. I will continue to keep y'all informed. Later.

PETITION WAS DENIED!!!

Hey all.....just got notice by email today that my petition was DENIED. The email said that I would be receiving a hard copy of it soon, with the reason for denial. I can't really put into non-profane words how I feel right now, so I just will say other than complete and utter sadness, I am feeling very angry as to why it took them 11 months to tell me NO. What do I do now? Will I be able to appeal? If they denied it for the reason I think, then ....it is a bunch of B.S. Can anyone tell me what my chances are for an approval if I appeal? Thanks to the wonderful USCIS, this will probably be the worst Christmas I have ever had in my life. I am supposed to call Xiaorong this morning, and I know she will be so upset. I just want us to be together. I miss her so much. I just don't know what to do!!!! PLEASE HELP ME!!!!

Not as far as I know.

Hey all! Just wanted to let everyone know that I am still here even though I haven't posted in awhile. As you can see from my timeline, things are not going well for us, but we are still hangin' in there. So....for everyone that has been waiting for what seems to be a long time, let me offer these words....IT COULD BE WORSE B) Just be patient....it will happen. I am happy for everyone here that has succeeded in this process, and my thoughts go out to all of those who are going through the process or have just started it. Even though I may not visit this site regularly for awhile, everyone can feel free to leave me a message anytime. Later

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH!!!!