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Thanks guys.. I finally got ahold of a person, and they told me during the fingerprinting appointment, then they can change the typo... whew...

Hey, got my NOA for my wife's 10 year GC... and her last name is spelled AUEN. Hmmmmm hopefully it was just a typo and not some stupid idiotic government employee who cannot read. Anyway, did this happen to anyone else? When I called the VSC, I really cannot get past the computer to a person, and when I enter the EAC number, it keeps coming back that they cannot find the account. So... will they fix it when we arrive for the fingerprints? Should I keep trying? Anyone know a number besides 800 375 5283? Thanks one and all. Peace out my brothers and sisters in CFL.

Here is another question I have been wondering. The instructions say to have 2 affidavits from close friends of the relationship. Is this a specific form or can a letter written from them suffice, as long as its notorized? Thats what I did, and I mail my stuff this week.. Hmm... damn government paperwork...

We were CR-1, and we just immediately applied for her SSN in our name. Her passport still has her family name. (chinese) She has left and entered the US without any difficutly whatsoever. I say it really wont matter much, once you have a green card, she doesnt need to carry her passport around with her everywhere she goes. Peace

Yup, of course she is worth it. Also, it wasnt a question of too much, it was more like I had heard that the rate was increasing, and wondered if its true, and the date... I submit our 751 in just a month... so I call it a case of making sure.

Yeah, I saw that Carl. I am hopeful that the slooooooooooow moving government wont pass anything prior to Apr 10th, when I send in my application... B)

There seems to be major push back against this on the Democrat side of Congress. It seems the message resonating is that this is a tax increase on poor immigrants, exactly what the Democrats don't want on their record. Makes sense... who would want to be seen doing that?

Ok, thanks. The way things move in our congress, it shouldnt affect me ... phew..

I posted this in the wrong section, so I will try again... I heard the price of the 751 goes up soon. Any idea when this will happen? I dont think we are able to submit the 751 before 4/10 which is in the 90 day window... Any thoughts?

My wife feels that isnt a great gift. I think if I did it for her two brothers, she would use the knife on me.... hahahha...

You will see that everytime you save money, even if its a dollar, you will earn brownie points... Which of course will be taken away at each blunder..

Now its about to change of course. My wife is coming up on her 2 year green card. Goodness gracious, hard to believe its been that long. My question to all knowledgable personnel, what form do I use to go from 2 to 10 year green card? She was a CR-1 visa, and we did not need an interview upon her arrival here. Is the form needed a 485? And I was on the INS website, and I thought I saw I will need a 325.00 fee to file. Is this right or am I just numb from all that has happened in the past couple of years? Hard to believe I am a government employee huh???? Even I dont understand the paperwork. Have a great New Year all. Michael & Lu Jing

I agree with David on this. I went CR-1. She arrives with her number, and the green card arrives within 2 weeks. Cant beat it. This way no interviews left when she arrives.

CR-1 here.

I think she was walking slowly... taking her time and window shopping along the way...

I dont think she needs to return to china for a 10 year green card. I believe I need to apply here at INS.... We will be married 2 years next may, so maybe I better check if that is when she gets her 10 year card. Sorry Don, about the mix up between K-1/K-3. ... But I thought it was K-1 which is the fiancee visa.

Maybe most of the folks here already know this, but just to inform the ones who dont.. one difference I noted in CR-1 vs. K-1 is that my wife was here only 3 weeks and already received her green card. Yup, should have seen the look on her face when she saw she was a permanent resident already. Of course, we need to get the 10 year card, but we dont have any appointments to make, fees to pay, paperwork to file to get her 2 year card. CR-1 might be a bit longer, but I think it was worth it. Now she does too. Have a great day all.

Welcome Fang Ling.. I am sure Trigg has told you I am one of his favorites... good to see you on board.

Congrats Lee.. great to hear the news.. Best of luck to you and your family.

Just hang in there, you never know. Maybe monday morning will bring you a big suprise. Get angry? Naw.. wastes your time.. Just my thought.

Proving the ties is VERY important - they turn down people for this reason alone. The wait for an interview (the only wait for these visas), however, is usually on the order of a month, but with only a 25% success rate, according to stories. This information is from Chinese friends of mine at work who have had their parents over. One, however, had his parents turned down 4 times before they finally gave up. 141523[/snapback] Wow. thanks for the info. My wife comes from an influential family, so maybe that will help. But who knows.. it could be palm greasing, if you know what I mean.

Hmmm yeah, ok. I am sure she can prove her ties. There has been no mention of staying at all... dont think that would be in her plans in any way... so I guess I will start this process soon... ugh. But who knows.. in a year or two.....

Ok, all you smart guys out there. Now that my wife is here, is a permanent resident.. (got INS letter today yippee...) I have been thinking, I would like to bring her mother her to visit next year sometime. Since we just finished our process, I am sure it will be another year long investment of time and energy. So.... What is my first step to apply for a visitation visa for her mother? Any ideas to get me going? Thanks... PS.. Best of luck to our new P4's and interview CFLers....

Great for you two.. now you will see.. time will drag even worse, because you actually have a target date... Wish you both the best.

Congrats and best of luck in the interview.. maybe more P4's on the way.