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Good luck at the interview!! Oh BTW, where are you staying? Would you recommend it to others?

Hi, I had the same problem when I first applied for the K1. I tried to update the address via email and calling but that did not work. Finally, I got a response and they told me to fax the update. So, I guess the moral of the story is...use fax...

Hi Everyone, This area seems to be the most active regarding this issue. As you may know, I posted earlier with a similar CCP problem. I would also be very interested in some basic form/concept of a statement to have in hand for the interview. My case is pretty similar to Bob's case. However, my fiance stopped paying in Dec. 2006. I don't think anyone has come and asked her to give past membership dues. Maybe that is because she was in college when she did that and stopped paying when she finished. I don't know. I do like the idea of her getting a notice showing past dues required. I have asked her to formally quit but she is also worried that it may create a bad environment for the rest of her family. When she goes back to her hometown she will try it. On a side note to Bob...Bob, we are about 2 weeks different in scheduling right? I just called the DOS and was informed that our case was mailed on July 28th. Hopefully, we will get it by the end of the week. No information though on what type of service they used. I was told to give it about 10 days and call back if we do not receive the P3. Perhaps you are about 2 weeks later than us?? Regards

Hello Bob, Tom and others, Thanks so much for your input! It has really helped! I have done a fair amount of research the last couple of days (more to do soon). The links provided have really helped. My Fiance will send an official notice as soon as possible. I am not certain but I think she needs to do this in her home town where she first registered. I suppose that is not too bad because she needs to go and get the other official documents too. It seems that if asked, the honest way is the best. I have read some really informative personal stories. I really feel for for MamaBear and Paula (I hope I got the names right)..and their experiences. Mentally, we will prepare for the blue and start the waiver process...but hope for the Pink! When I talked to my Fiance, she was surprisingly calm! She has been reading other forums in Chinese and knew that would be a challenge. I feel so lucky to have her on my side! Anyway, Bob, its amazing to hear about someone with almost the same story and at basically the same time! I will try to share any news with you when it comes. you are right, we are slightly ahead of you in time but who knows if we get any documents first...I will try to post as soon as we get them. I don't know if our "odds are stacked better" than you but I honestly hope neither of us get the question. In my little research, it seems that if you are in the "blue" situation and fill out the required forms then eventually things work out. I hope no more than 3-4 months extra total! Best of luck to you and everyone else too! P.S. Sorry, I made the name quickly but I don't see where to edit it...I may be stuck with "hello123"...I will change at some point if I do..

Hi everyone and thank you for responding. I feel better now. I discussed this with my Fiance last night. It seems a college professor told her to join. She paid the .5 yuan (university student rate) per month for 1.5 years. When she finished college she stopped payment but did not officially send in any notice that she quit. That was in Dec. of 2006. She was never an active member, never benefited from being a member and has not had a government job. I understand that after 6 months of no payment the membership somehow "expires". I was looking at the other links of people who have been successful which really helped. However, it seems that the people that were the most successful had already been married in China. I will keep looking but is there some people who have been successful with only the K1? I think at this point, I think I will tell her to be honest on the next packet and hope it does not become a large problem at the interview. She can say she currently is not one but, if asked, she will give her history. It will be almost 2 years since the last payment when the interview comes. I will expect the blue slip but hope for the pink. Then start the waiver process... One of the successful candidates that I read about actually tried to start the waiver process before the interview. Does anyone think that is a good idea? Would it save time to send in the statement and some other documents now?? Thanks for any suggestions!

Hello, I this is my first post. I just discovered this web site and decided to do some of my own research. Last December I became engaged to a wonderful woman who lives in Beijing and Filed a K1. It was received on January 11th. I received a Notice of Approval on May 8th with a GUZ number. On May 19th I received the letter that my case was going to GUZ. So far, I am thinking everything is going well until was checking average processing times.. I remember my Fiance mentioned to me that when she was in school (I think high school) her teacher recommended to her that she apply to be a party member due to her "good grades". I do not know more specifics right now. As far as I know, she still might be a party member. I just now discovered this "issue" will, at the very least, severely delay the process or even kill it entirely!! I mentioned this to my immigration lawyer when I originally filed and neither of us seemed to think it would be a problem!! I can't believe it! Right now, I don't know what to do. I know the next packet is possibly going to arrive in July but what do I recommend to my Fiance? Honestly, what is the best way at this point?? Do I continue down this road and just expect to get this "blue card"? Then file additional paperwork which might require us to wait an additional 2 years? Do I just forget America, quit my job, go to China and try to make a new life? Do I go to China, get married, and reapply with a different visa. I don't know what to say..I will ask my Fiance more details about her membership tonight. I wish I could give her some alternatives or some hope. I guess I can throw this one at the lawyer I used but obviously she does not know everything about China!!!! Any thoughts or ideas?? I still can't believe I went this long and looked at so much information and only stumbled upon "this little fact" NOW! I am sorry, I have seen some posts where people have had an incredibly difficult time so I hope I don't sound so juvenile. Thanks for any suggestions.