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  5. CR1 P4 document questions...Please Help!

    in General Visa Discussion & First Steps

    Posted

    Hi Bruce,

     

    We were a CR1, but I found this from the FAQ on the US Consulate website:

     

    What documents will be in the instruction packet and appointment packet?

     

    The Instruction packet in Guangzhou includes:

     

    Instruction packet (Packet 3) letter in English

    Instruction packet (Packet 3) letter in Chinese

    Instruction packet (Packet 3) supplemental information sheet

    Application for immigrant visa and alien registration (DS-230 part I)

    Instructions for immigrant visa applicants (OF-169)

    Photograph specifications (GIV-1)

    Important notice

    Evidence which may be presented to meet the public charge provisions of the law (OF-167)

    Affidavit of Support (I-864)

    The Appointment packet includes:

     

    Appointment letter (packet 4) in English

    Appointment letter (packet 4) in Chinese

    Appointment letter for immigrant visa applications (OF-171)

    Application for immigrant visa and alien registration (DS-230 part II)

    Family composition sheet (GIV-24)

    Medical examination instructions (GIV-8)

    Medical examination for immigrant or refugee applicant (DS-2053)

    Chest X-ray and classification worksheet (DS-3024)

    Vaccination documentation workseet (DS-3025)

    Medical history and physical examination workseet (DS-3026)

    Important notice to immigrant visa applicants concerning vaccination requirements

     

     

    What documents should I bring to the visa interview?

     

    The applicant should bring the following original documents:

     

    Forms in the appointment packet

     

    Chinese passport

     

    Two visa photos

     

    Notarial birth certificate

     

    Notarial marital status certificate.  If divorced before, previous divorce certificates for each marriage are required.  If any child from previous marriage will also apply for visa, a divorce decree showing the child's custody is needed

     

    Notarial police certificates are required from each visa applicant aged 16 or over issued by his/her local municipal notary office where he/she has resided for at least six months since attaining the age of sixteen.  Police certificates are also required from all other countries where the applicant has resided for at least one year.

     

    Medical report

     

    Affidavit of Support - I-864 and copies of the three most recent years' tax returns if not already submitted to NVC.

     

    Relationship evidence including family photos, correspondence and household registration to prove the claimed relationship.

     

    Translations: Police certificates from other countries not in English, or in the official language of the country must be accompanied by certified English translations. Translations must be certified by a competent translator and sworn to before a notary public.

  6. John passed his interview

    in General Visa Discussion & First Steps

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    John just called me to say he passed! I am SOOOOO relieved and so thrilled about it...this is such a happy, wonderful day for us.

     

    I still don't have the details yet but promise to give you the full scoop.

     

    P.S.: We're staying at the 001 suites above the consulate (the one place recommended and pinned in the GZ info section) -- they really are great, and especially the people there are REALLY helpful to you. I can't recommend them enough.

  8. CR1 visa fee

    in General Visa Discussion & First Steps

    Posted

    Thanks for the fast reply David!

     

    After I sent this out, I checked the P4 and it says that we need to prepare the cash for the interview (it's especially clear in the Chinese). The wording is:

     

    "Applicant should prepare to pay (in cash) the Immigrant Visa Processing Fee...."

     

    That wording seems pretty conclusive that you're bringing it to the Consulate. Nowhere does it say that you must go to a third party (ie CITIC bank) to do it.

     

    Also my husband checked 001 and the CR1 experience listed there said they paid at the Consulate -- window 16. So it's clear that CR1s are paying at the consulate....

     

    As usual I'm overthinking things as the interview gets closer....I think my brain is going to be totally useless on November 15!!! :angry:

  9. CR1 visa fee

    in General Visa Discussion & First Steps

    Posted

    My husband and I got confused about this and I wanted to confirm about the fees. We are a CR1, but since we DCF'd, we didn't pay any fees (unlike those of you who started the petitioning from the US). The impression we got is that we can pay the entire visa fee (3,154 yuan) the day of the interview -- at the consulate.

     

    Could someone confirm that this is the case?

  12. Am I the Only One?

    in General Visa Discussion & First Steps

    Posted

    Hmm, I'm not sure if a birthday card is really definitive proof of ties to the US.

     

    Here are some other things I can think of off the top of my head (in no particular order):

    --> plane tickets from trips to the US visiting family/friends

    --> e-mails to family members discussing trips back home to the US

    --> US insurance policy papers

    --> US driver's license

    --> Affidavit from parents/family members attesting to the fact that your permanent residence is at X address in the US and that this is where you and your SO will live

     

    Also check out this old thread from Beijingjenny

  13. Getting ready for interview

    in General Visa Discussion & First Steps

    Posted

    David:

    Thanks for your thoughts on everything! I definitely agree that chances are, the VO won't ask for most of this stuff...but, yeah, it's always good to have it just in case we fall into that 0.1% and they push the questioning a little further (quota reasons or whatever...goodness knows how the great GUZ works on this!)

     

    Yeah, we're both working on the "try not to stress part"...poor John had trouble sleeping the night after we reviewed interview questions! :P

     

    Amerchin:

    Glad to hear that your laopo had no problems with the folders. Looks like we'll be OK.

     

    Bubbafred:

    Good suggestion on re-reading the documents beforehand -- thanks!

  14. Getting ready for interview

    in General Visa Discussion & First Steps

    Posted · Edited by Jocelyn (see edit history)

    Thanks both!

     

    David I must confess I've read through your interview already hundreds of times -- and no doubt a few more before I head over. :mf_sleep:

     

    So, I take it that unless it's opaque/see-through stuff, they're going to give you trouble about it, right? I guess if that's the case, we'll just stick with the transparent folders then.

     

    And another thing...do you think they will have questions about me b/c my job is currently based in China? Would it be a good idea to write a letter stating my intentions for employment when I get to the US?

  15. Getting ready for interview

    in General Visa Discussion & First Steps

    Posted · Edited by Jocelyn (see edit history)

    Our interview is a little over two weeks away and I wanted to check over my interview evidence...could you guys have a look and tell me if I'm missing anything?

     

    --> med. exam forms/marriage certificate/birth certificate/police certificate/DS-230 part II/GIV 24

    --> I-864 from me, I-864 from my father as cosponsor

    --> Photos (all the way from 2002 to present, including a trip with John's father, plus photos of when we registered our marriage)

    --> Other proof of marriage relationship:

    *e-mails from 2002 to present

    *credit card bills showing we share an account

    *insurance letters showing John is on my policy

    *lease with both of our names on it

    *letters from 3rd parties addressed to us at same address

    *tickets from two trips we took together

    *letter from me describing how/when we met, history of our relationship

    *Affidavit from parents attesting to the validity of our marriage

    *letters from my family to John for his birthday

    --> Proof of domicile in US

    *plane ticket from return trip

    *e-mails discussing trips home (am collecting)

    *bank records in the US

    *a letter from parents stating my permanent residence is their home (am collecting)

    *driver's license (am collecting)

    -->Proof of John's ability to survive in US

    *TOEFL/GRE scores

    *his master's degree

    *e-mail discussing publication of John's article in US journal

    --> Extra financials: my bank records in China

     

    Another question about organizing stuff for the interview...does everything have to be in completely transparent bags/cases? We have transparent folders, but we're going to put them in a filing case that is not. The filing case is very compact and easy to open...I'm thinking there won't be a problem, but just wanted to bounce it off you guys.

  18. More GZ bulls**t

    in General Visa Discussion & First Steps

    Posted · Edited by Jocelyn (see edit history)

    Alex, that is really horrible, I'm so sorry to hear about that. But we're all behind you...don't lose hope and, most importantly, don't let GUZ get the best of you -- especially your health!

     

    I think if you hang in there -- and are extra persistent, you will come out with your visa. As they say, the squeaky wheel gets the oil. Don't let them wear you down...

  19. This may be of help to your SO

    in General Visa Discussion & First Steps

    Posted

    Yes, that's great! Jun loves it!

     

    It's disturbing though to see the one note on it (in Chinese) that says (not a direct translation: Be careful, there are people standing around who might steal your evidence bag and then ask for money to return it.

     

    That makes me sick -- not only b/c there are people who will stoop to that level. But also b/c you would think GUZ would try to care for the security of the people waiting around and ensure that such things DON'T happen. But no...

  24. Medical Examination and Vaccination

    in General Visa Discussion & First Steps

    Posted · Edited by Jocelyn (see edit history)

    Yes, Joanne, please do let us know about the fee situation! I too am in Shanghai and now am thoroughly confused about paying the fee, and my husband is planning on going to get the medical exam this coming week.

     

    Also, for clarification...you said that the passport sized photos needed for the exam are according to Chinese standards, NOT the US Consulate's standards?

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