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If you're asking about Chinese characters, it's not a web site dunction - it's a function of the browser encoding Yes - it can be fairly hit or miss until it catches on the correct setting. Hope I'm not off base there

Well, I hope it goes quickly ans as smoothly as it's gone for you so far! Keep us posted!

Nah - yours to keep. Won't quite work as a doorstop, though. Someone may want to look at it if she ever does contract TB.

You are the petitioner, she is the beneficiary and applicant, since she is applying for the visa

If you don't already have one (the yellow book) you need to go to a doctor, get the shots, and have a civil surgeon transcribe them to the I-693 vaccination section - you do NOT need a complete new physical - in spite of what some of the surgeons tell you

This is the third time it's been posted here - the delay is 6 days, with no expedited service

what do you mean by extended? The time it takes to get your visa (processing time). In the past you could get a visa next day right? damn, so after the interview, we have to wait 6 days? Dang! I knew I should have read what the topic was! No - this is for Meiguoren wanting to go to China. If you're in China now, you already have your visa, so no wait! Bur back to the topic, the wait has been anywhere from 2 to 12 days for the visa to show up at the post office (usually 2 days)

Yeah - what he said!

what do you mean by extended? The time it takes to get your visa (processing time). In the past you could get a visa next day right? "Starting May 4, the China visa processing time has been changed to 6 days. Rush and Expreess services will be temporarily unavailable. Every applicant must also fill out a Declaration Form and state where you have been within the last two weeks" This is from our local visa service.

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Hey! Good news! Congrats!

Another thing in your favor if you end up mis-timing it - GUZ will keep your case open for up to a year in the event they don't here back - I would imagine NVC has a similar policy.

No - it is simply all the stuff you bring that they may or may not ask for, but bring just in case. They have no interest at all in your kitchen sink, except when something specific is asked for. It's up to you and your comfort level (and your SO's load capacity) as to what you bring and what you don't.

And interviews are rare- you are usually approved without one

plus I've never heard of it working. has anyone ? no lawyer needed - http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?...c=14262&hl= . . . and stepbrow got access to a consular official, and a review of the findings, although the outcome wasn't what he desired. I think it was a more common in the past than it is now.

I'm sure he meant exactly what he said there, Scott. That it's up to a supervisor. Sounds to me like you have a VERY valuable ally there in your IO, and he's the one who's met you in person, so I expect it will carry a lot of weight. I'm sure you're well aware of how unique your case is. Don't expect anyone else's experience to apply here If we're betting, my bet's with you. But only the supervisor can tell for sure. Keep your fingers crossed

Instructions: http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/up...ication_Fee.pdf

OK - they have it boilerplated now. That's the same word-for-pertinent-word as ours. It was one of Stuart's clients who got taken to the OAA, so he's well aware of that case

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Ours quoted 8 CFR, Part 245.1( c ) - "The following categories of aliens are ineligible to apply for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident under section 245 of the Act:...(6) any alien admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant defined in section 101( a )(15)( K ) of the Act: unless ( i ) in the case of a K-1 fiance(e)... or the K-2 child of a fiance(e)..." "You are ineligible to adjust your status . . . because you are no longer a "child" who can derive status from a parent." Claiming in effect that it's okay to adjust the status of a fiance who is no longer a fiance, but not a child who is no longer a child, and that derivative status is required for AOS, when it is actually only required for the visa. It's been appealed to the OAA (actually by the USCIS), so I think we know what the answer there will be. In fact, I'll bet that decision was what your denial letter was based on.

Now that's an interesting concept - don't discuss China because it's "not so different" from the US. Perhaps there would be enough interest in discussing the US to set up a separate USA forum. Even without the forum you are free to post USA issues you feel warrant discussion.

Also have him prepare an income and expense statement which would probably give a more accurate picture of your situation. You have rental income. What else are you living on? If you don't know, get your accountant to tell you.l Sorry for getting back so late. I did not know someone asked some questions. My accountant would charge me about $100-150 to do expense statement. He's a CPA and my taxes were about $900 to do, expensive. I currently looking for someone else. I asked a few people like a lawyer and a pre-legal, the said it might be a red flag. Rental income is different from earn income. The rental income is only thing I have to live on. Well, I could find a job. The amount of rental income is fine but might be a red flag. As a result, we found a co-sponsor. The first one wanted some money. She was my wife's sister friend. I said NO and later her sister found someone else for th I-864. Well, my point was that INCOME is INCOME. Your INCOME needs to be 125% of the poverty line. If it doesn't show on your income tax, then you need to show it. But, yes, if you're sitting on your butt waiting for the rental check(s) to come in, that might be a red flag. But if you actively maintain or manage property, it wouldn't be a red flag at all Yes, a co-sponsor (or the rental income, if you can figure out how to show this) overcomes the support issue, but the VO may be reluctant to approve someone who is not actively earning a living.

There are no procedures to follow - you are blazing new saddles all on your own, You said initially that you were married within the 90 days. Now you say that your I-94 was expired - meaning it was outside the 90 days. The penalty is simple - IF you are denied, she could face deportation procedures. The most likely cause of that (in your case) would be marrying AFTER the I-94 expired. You may need to file an I-130 with the I-485. You may need a lawyer. You may need to read up on what you are doing The I-131 is optional, as is the I-785 for Employment Authorization. They do not affect your chances of approval, and there is no additional fee. These are generally automatically approved. It is very difficult to offer advice without a complete picture.

Exactly, every gun owner I know have been stocking up on ammo, in anticipation of the government slapping a big TAX on ammo, who knows with the party that is in control. They slapped a big tax on tobacco; why not ammo too?! Just price everyone out of everything! A classic 'tax and spend' epoch we are enduring. One component of a stimulus package would be to encourage people to spend money. Thanks for doing your part to get the economy going again.