Randy W

As soon as the date is assigned, it is put in the computer, and DOS has it. It's not just a matter of shipping electrons to Washington, it has to be posted on the network, which used to be within a week. But I think Sebastian probably gave him the answer he wanted.

Hello Yes it a tough call because I am putting together the affadivit of support package so I can send it off. I just cannot beleive they make things so hard. Joe The W-7 is not required for the Affidavit of Support. You should be able to put together the return that you WILL file and file that with your I-864.

If they suspected that she was a scam artist, having a new petitioner may not help things. You definitely need to look into this.

Good luck - only your I/O knows for sure. If you end up in immigration court, yes you will need an attorney. I don't think it'll help to have one before the interview, however, until you get an idea of what you're facing.

Like Dan said, the SSA doesn't "work authorize" anything - that "only with DHS approval" stamp on the card is meaningless. Either you have DHS approval or you don't. "Differences" between SSA offices are simply differences in the intelligence level The "gray" area comes in the reporting - employers make quarterly reports to the IRS on their own income, but only report individual income annually. So some employers require Employment Authorization in hand - for others, it's enough to know that you have one on the way. The law requires only that the documentation be produced within 90 days.

Technically, she MUST answer them the day of the ceremony between 8:00 and 8:30. Is she swearing to (hopefully not at) anything? Is there a space for a notary seal or a USCIS officer's signature?

As long as she can get her EAD within 90 days - no.

I agree - one of the more blatant miscarriages of justice we've seen from GUZ.

This is what I was hoping, and we are currently getting my father's financials together. And yes, I am still looking for a job That was the only thing written on the blue slip, aside from the checked public charge box. The VO herself just said to submit proof I had gotten a job "to support him", whatever that may be. You might summarize your job efforts on a cover letter, and resubmit the resume and other evidence. This may just be a "go away and don't come back without the broom" type thing.

The "get-a-job" remark is not binding in any way. It's hard to believe that a blue slip would be open-ended like that. Is there something specific you are supposed to do and submit to the consulate? I would go ahead and get your father to sign an I-864, do what you can about finding a job, and submit that evidence "Get a job" could mean MacDonald's or even a volunteer job that will pay a token wage ($1 a month or whatever), as long as your father has the financials covered.

Thanks Randy. As you can see. The wife entered 8/1/2007. What is the earliest i can summit the I-751? I already have everything filled out and all other supporting docs ready. I just need to get a few letters from friends and family put together. May 1 - pretty soon!

Good for you! Maybe those fee increases actually paid for something after all!

I'm sorry, I don't mean to nitpick, but the word 'seems', here is totally out of place. The US GOV makes first assumption that the tourist is trying to immigrate, and it's up to the tourist to prove that it's not the case. To 'seem', imo, makes assumption that it might be true, but for this one point, it is established fact. No 'seeming' involved. This info is published on the various US Consulate websites, for Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Shenyang. Although an honest woman, with a career, a car, property, family in China, but without a pending K or IR visa, would go a long way toward satisfying that requirement

They are FAR more cooperative with K-2's than they are with K-1's. Ours had an interview date about a week and a half after we requested it. With K-1's, you may get put into a "to be assigned at a later date" black box. It's not a good feeling, but either way should work just fine since he's only trying to delay until September.

Yes - when they give you very specific and (hopefully) easy things to return, that's a definite good sign. But the delay sucks. Good luck

I vote for # 1. I think that's the simplest way, and has the lowest possibility of any complications. If asked at the interview, she has a very good answer. # 2 - You need to wait until the petition is in their computer. The delay would be a black box. They can be very uncommunicative # 3 - DOS would be ineffective in this situation

I think you mean Afidavit of Support (AOS usually refers to Adjustment of Status). Someone who's been through that will be more helpful than me. (Never mind - I see your topic title now)

But K1 visa holders are authorized to work on entry, right? That was my understanding, anyway. I sure hope so: my wife has been working for the last month and all they asked for was her SSN so they could file everything accordingly with the IRS. Is this going to cause us problems in the future? Reporting (individual) is done annually - by then, I'm sure she'll have her EAD. Don't worry about it. She's not an illegal alien.

Check the timing. Your daughter can get her visa up to one year after her mother's was awarded (what Sebastian called "follow to join"). Then she has 6 months after that to actually use it. Is 18 months enough time? No AP is needed, if so.

221(g) is the section of the INA dealing with "Classes of Aliens Ineligible to Receive Visas". He's just saying don't get denied, since "221(g)" all by itself can be listed as a reason for denial.

Yes - the K-1 is single-entry ONLY and she CAN NOT return if she leaves the country UNLESS she has AP (Advance Parole), or a green card. You apply for Advance Parole by filing an I-131 along with the AOS application after you are married. So typically, it's 1 week to 90 days (you must marry within 90 days) to marry and file for AOS. Then another 60 to 90 days to get the AP in hand. The AP is awarded for use while the AOS is being processed. So you're looking at 90 to 180 days before she can leave the country once she uses the K-1. Do all that stuff before she comes

Far better than considering the alternative you suggested: Sometimes they might ask, other times they may not. Better to be prepared and not give them a reason to ask. Once again - disagreeing on nothing. You present the best package you can. Yes, too much can be too much, and not enough can be not enough. It's up to you to decide (in advance) which is which, and up to the VO to decide whether you were wrong or right.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD No -

It seems a far better choice to avoid putting yourself into a situation that they (immigration) will ask for anything after you've filed. While I will agree that presenting too much information in a format that is disjointed and confusing can be distracting, it is very important to compile a package that contains all addresses, telephone numbers, and correct answers to questions. The package should contain attachments that are referenced on the associated form; for example, see attachment 1, 2, 3, A, B, C, and so on. The forms should be separate from the supporting evidence, so that it can be referenced if necessary. The whole idea is to avoid being asked for additional information, and to some how strike a balance between presenting too much, and presenting enough. Also, a well-composed cover letter can be very helpful. Far better than what? Sorry, Jesse - nobody's disagreeing with anything here. Yes - it's important to not lose sight of your goal here - which is to get the visa. That's why I call it "painting a pretty picture" A stack of communication evidence labeled as such helps - an explanation of why a phone number has changed does not. If you like, keep the explanation handy in case they ask.

You are basically under oath that the documents you provide are true and accurate, and all that. If they want to investigate, they will. If they want more information than you have provided, they will ask. But, then again, they might never even look at your phone records. Remember that your job is to paint a pretty picture of a bona fide relationship. Too much in the way of explanation can distract from this