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We have an approved "I-130" But it has not been sent anywhere since I got the 797 notice of approval. I thought that they would send more info regarding the rest of the process of the 130. I called USCIS and the told me they sent some paperwork in OCT??? They said they sent paperwork to myself as well as my wife, we never recieved anything. So let me understand something??? If a I-130 is for a CR1 visa, once the interview is completed and a visa is issued, does one also have to do AOS??? or is it done automatic with the completion of the CR1

We recently got our K-3 visa, and NOW in the U.S. Our "I-130" is still at NVC, or who knows where??? My question is.....What should we do from this point foward, how do we complete the AOS??? I tried to call SS office to see what is needed for her to get a card, and they told me that she needs to file a "I-688, I-766" in order to get a SSN If someone could tell me any tricks in applying for either of these forms that will be great.

Just in the news room, it's official!!!! We have another CFL successful interview !!!!!!!!!!! My Wife has been approved for her K-3 visa!!!!!!!!!!! She went in about 8AM and was finished by 10am, she said it was it was too quik only asked a few questions. 1. Can I see your passport 2. I see you have traveled to many countries 3. How many times has your husband been to china (9 times!!!) 4. Can I see the I-134 The V.O. that interviewed her is known for being just as hard as the pearl, He is a bald man in his 40's. She siad that he is very serious in his conduct, but was a little loose in his interview today with us During the interview the V.O. and my wife talked and she told him that I was downstairs drinking coffee, and that she envied me and she told him that she was hungry..... He laughed and said I will hurry, he pulled out the RED slip and said your approved I could tell my Wife was a little disappointed that it didn't take longer or that he didn't ask for more evidence TOTAL TIME OF INTERVIEW 1.5 MINUTES!!! A special thanks to all of you at CFL for your wisdom of knowledge, and support. A special thanks to DAVID "The Professor" for all his time that he spent helping me through my hard times. Also all the MODS for keeping candle very professional and on track..... I'm sure that I have forgotten to mention many that have been helpful in the past ESP MIke the MESSICAN for sending me the I-134 the other day when I realized I had forgot at home (I owe you a 12 pack of corona!!!) I was suprised not to see more WHITE Americans in the waiting area, maybe it was just a bad week for S.O.'s to be here to support their loved one's. We ar leaving to have a small vacation for a few days, then heading for the states on MON the 20th See you all later, and thanks again Scott & Chang

The results are in for thomaspromise's S.O.??? Drum roll please..................................................... Lihua passed her interview, details to follow Tom, you can relax now!!!! Your life is now going to be wonderful Reporting live from GUZ , I'm shutterme2..... back to our regular program now ( Eating cheeto's)!!!!!

It seems CFL members are on a great streak of passed interviews. This is great information but the Window 30 scenario raises a couple questions about detail. I wonder if you lose your Window 30 option if you leave the 5th floor. I take it only the beneficiary goes to Window 30 and that there is no opportunity to communicate with the petitioner between receiving the blue slip and showing the overcome documentation. It sounds like the first thing the beneficiary should do about a blue slip is to stay put in front of the current window, read it carefully and inform that VO, if they have the overcome information in their possession. If the VO is willing, they show it to them. If not, go to window 30. Is that how you understand it? It might be good to formulate a question about this for GUZ Speaks. 197606[/snapback] That is correct, "IF" the V.O. will allow you to stay at the window, then by all means pleed your case, "IF NOT" go to window #30

picked up the results from the exam today, and she had no problems at all..... Now waiting for Tuesday!!!!!!!

chef4u, The name of the restaurant is.... Di Matteo Just minutes from the consulate, we had lunch their and it was a buffet, not too bad, also looked at the dinner menu and it looked good. We may try it for dinner before we leave. Thanks for the info

I'm sure window #30 will be a big hit in the future, JUST REMEMBER TO TELL YOUR S.O. NOT TO LEAVE THE BUILDING That may be the biggest thing to remember when a blue slip is issued, one's mind might not be thinking very clear at that time

I went to the American citizen hour on Friday, I got there at 2pm.... went into the waiting room that have all the windows that the interviews are done at. I was asked to fill out a form and take a number. I was the only WHITE CITIZEN in the room, most were chinese people The form asks for your SO name, DOB, CASE #.... then it asks if you have specific questions that you want to ask about your case. I thought that the ACH was an open forum, and that it was for people to get familar with questions regarding the process for the interview. to my surprise it was conducted on a 1 on 1 basis with a V.O. As I waited for my number to be called, I could hear others session with the V.O.'s and their problems, nothing that pertained to me, so I didn't focus in on their problems, but could hear very clear. The windows are very thick glass with a mic on both sides, and a slot for passing things back and forth.... Just like a bank!!! After about 30 minutes my # was called, I went up to window # 25 and was greeted by a young 30's american fellow, which I could tell he was happy to see a white face!!! I handed him my form and he asked what can I do for you. I told him that I had a few quetions about our case..... and then he looked at his screen on the computer, and said.... oh.. I see you have emailed several times, and that you made a change of address... he then said thats good. we started talking about the visa pickup time and how accurate they are to have them completed and delivered, he told me that 99% of the time the visa is at the china post the evening before, but you have to pickup on the day of your scheduled pickup. We started talking about many things such as the most recent trend of denials, for K-1, K-3, CR-1.......He said that if a middle aged chinese woman with 2 teenage kids, recently divorced met a guy from NY that doesn't have a good job, and barely meets the REQUIREMENTS, he said that would raise a red flag, most likely they would be denied another reason he told me........ If 2 people are in a relationship and the chinese person cannot speak english, and the american cannot speak chinese.... That is reason for not having a valid relationship " How can you have a relationship if you cannot understand each other, how do you communicate on the phone?" The last bit of advise I got from the 1 on 1 was.......... If your SO, Wife...... gets a blue slip, they will tell you why they are they are giving it, with more evidence that is needed for overcome The V.O. will give a list of evidence needed to proceed, and if your SO or Wife has all the items on the list with them at that time, they can tell the V.O. that they have all the items they are requesting. Make sure that they ask the V.O. if they can step aside and gather the items and return to the window when they get them gathered. The V.O. that I talked with said that is what he does if the person tells him they have all the overcome evidence at the time of interview. He also told me "IF" someone is denied, and they don't tell the V.O. they have all the evidence that they are requesting. HE SAID.... TELL THEM NOT TO LEAVE THE AREA AND GO TO WINDOW #30 THEY CAN RESOLVE THEIR CASE AT THAT TIME. I had a enjoyable time talking to the nice V.O. and we talked about many different situations, and also had a few laughs too. He told me that it is true that they only see the case minutes before the interview, and NEVER GIVE THEM ANYTHING THAT THEY DON'T ASK FOR!!! They don't have time for you to disrupt their process they have certain ways for conducting the interview. I hope everyone can benifit from my experiance Scott

fuman, thanks for the info..... We are going to be here till next thursday.... I would like to know if there are any good italian joints close by??

I would like a change from Chinese food, and I know that GUZ has many places to eat that are supposed to be good. We are staying at the building next to the consulate which is called downtown area, if any of you have been here lately and have any good experiances with great places to have dinner that would be great.

this was her choice to expedite the process, and she paid for the exam too!!! Yes she does appreciate me, it has been shown a lot lately Thanks Ken for your support Scott

We went to the hospital for the medical exam this morning, and we were thare at 7:45am.... Their were about 6 people in line before us. My wife went to the front of the line and was talking to a person behind the counter, then she was whisked off to start the exam!!! It took us a total of 45 minutes from start to finish, we are going back tomorrow to pick up the results. Oh BTW... my wife told me the reason she got to be first for the exam is because she paid the extra 100rmb for faster service

Still not sure if we will be able to make it this time? I found out that we need to do some business in her hometown after the interview, so we might not leave China till the 20th or 21st...... I would love to make it if all possible! I'm leaving for China this coming TUESDAY, I may be out of touch for awhile. I will try to give you an answer before we leave China!!! Scott

I think your friend needs to listen to your advise