beijingjenny

Good one Don!

Jgrier, I knew a lot of mixed and not Chinese at all (by ethnicity anyway) kids in China and they were all very happy and well adjusted in Chinese schools and the community. They are probably quite an oddity at first - especially the more "white" ones who speak Chinese like any other Chinese kids. But I never heard of any troubles of being treated differently. That's not to say people are all accepting of course, but it would prob be harder for the parents than the kids.

But you're not actually filing for an immigrant visa, no? It's "quasi". I'd prob put no there, but then the others here have actually done this one...

Very unlikely once the process is started, but you are always free to try.

You just take the I-864s (yours and your sponsors) to GZ for the interview. I would make sure they are up to date. You don't have to have a job lined up - just possibilities you can show them if they ask. Any other q's just ask. Or PM me.

I don't see what would be so difficult about raising them in China. In fact, I think for us it would be easier - I mean, a full time Aiyi for $100/month. Where you gonna get that kind of help in the States. Right now we have things easier in the States cuz of welfare and my parents. But in all, life was much easier for us back in China and would be for the kids too. Besides just the fact they are also Chinese and need to know that part of themselves.

Well, I'm a mother, even if they are not born yet, as is Taz! But yeah, not too many of us on here

You also have to do the I-864, job or no job. Jack just went to some certificate office where his hukou is and they gave him some statement that he took to the notary office, for both police record and birth certificate. You can read our story - we had no problems. Of course, two little buns in the oven probably helped. But if you are prepared, you should be okay. Make sure, even if you don't have a job lined up in the US, that you have something (a letter offering an interview, for example) showing what you will be doing, as well as some kind of ongoing ties to the US.

Lynne, you are right about the hospital experience. Though I'm surprised they wouldn't give you faster attention if it's an emergency. If you push them, they can be nice. I know plenty of foreign women who were quite happy with their experience. But I am also glad to be back in the US for the rest of my care. The one thing I miss is having an ultrasound anytime I want. Here they're more strict and sometimes can't fit me in (It'll be five weeks at the next one since the last one, and that's a mighty long time with twins in the last trimester). What do you mean about the 0 blood? I was told I have O+ but noone seems concerned. That was me that mentioned the ball-pulling thing. Purely rumor and in Mexico, don't worry....

Yeah, people keep wanting our I-94 too. His green card is correct, just the Jing Y thing. We took it by the SSA yesterday cuz STILL no number. The guy we'd talked to was out and the "receptionist" guy kept saying about filling out an applicatin and "if he changed his status"... neither of which applies. This is driving me mad but hope the more senior man is actually on it.

And once they're paying taxes they can't be deported. I'm kind of glad there's a drop in visitors - eventually they'll miss them and revise policies again. Hopefully ...

Nope, arrived via Chicago on United. Maybe they do follow the passport. The visa also has the name separated. Never caused any problems so far when we put the names together on stuff.

Unless her name has legally changed when you file the petition, use her maiden name. Just being married does not mean her name has changed in the eyes of the gov't.

I always put it together. But it is separate on many docs, including his passport.

Yes, Jingyuan is first name, Lin family name. They have him as Jing Y. Lin instead of Jingyuan Lin. I don't think it's a big deal.

But does it really have to be changed? It's not actually wrong, just done American style. I was thinking to just tell Jack to use Yuan it as his middle name.

I'm sure it's no worry, but they call him "Jing Y." instead of "Jingyuan". In the gobbeldygook at the bottom though it does say "Jing>Yuan". SS folks also say we should be getting a # in a week or two... here's hoping...

Congrats Lynne! Closer and closer....

Congrats! After her horrible experience, that's really good news!

Yay, sounds like you're good to go. Now it's just the waiting game....

That's a thought - if you're not in a hurry if it takes ages to change.

Sorry, I don't have to go to DHS office, Bob does.

Yes, you will have to be living on another type of visa of course for the five years. Whether work visa or tourist visa I don't know if it matters. Your wife can contact the PSB to get more information. Of course, the rules are subject to change at any time. I'm hoping they relax a bit in the near future.

Aaaargh - I am going to murder someone if that is the case and we have waited four weeks for nothing! ALL the information says it will be processed and come after he enters if we asked for that - and we did. Sorry for your troubles - guess that is a bigger problem than we have (except we are housebound and Jack has GOT to learn to drive ASAP). There's really nothing you can do w/o going to the DHS office? That really sucks.

I believe meimei and gege are terms in Chinese to refer to your girlfriend/boyfriend. Jiejie and didi are not. Though I could be wrong.