Randy W

Yes, they are Yes, they do Interviews are less common for the 10 yr card Good luck !

China's 'Michael Jackson' - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/images/attachement/jpg/site1/20081117/00221917dead0a8b97761a.jpg

No, you're not. Many of us have had interviews. Interviews cause green cards. Green cards are good. They even delayed ours for 2 years so we wouldn't have to file to remove conditions.

This was GZBILL's reply to MikeXiao who pointed that out in 2007. I see the link was updated in Sept 2008. This link is outdated by way of the Chinese Embassy not updating their information. The old "D" visa system mentioned in this article has been eliminated years ago. The only way to get a "D" visa now is to apply for and be approved permanent residency (the new green card system). Once approved by the Ministry of Public Security approximately 6+ months after applying, the MPS will inform the Chinese embassy to issue a "D" visa which must be converted into a green card once the bearer arrives in China.

Here is one recent post http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?...st&p=461768 It seems like everything else, there are good ones and bad ones

This was dated July 17, 2008 on the IRS website

No - look at the 1040 Instructions for 2008. http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?...st&p=464460 You will qualify for a "rebate recovery" - a credit equal to the amount of your rebate based on your 2008 situation

There are several layers of pre-screening that occur before the interview. The first is at the medical exam. The second is at the consulate building to get in to the consulate. The third is performed by a (usually) Chinese consulate employee. This is where the medical envelope is opened. Any of these layers can give you trouble, and they have been known (especially the medical people) to NOT follow consulate policy. In fact, they've (the fourth floor guards) been known to cause visa denials by not allowing the parents to attend their children's interview. Like the consular official (USCONGUZ) says, you are not required to fill anything out in Chinese if you don't speak Chinese. The two sets of forms are for convenience. The fourth layer, of course, is the interview. Either English or Chinese is fine for this first contact with an actual official. It's up to you to cut through the first three layers as best you can, which may, of course, include filling out both forms in Chinese and/or English. It is NOT a requirement for the visa. But getting past the layers of pre-screening is. It's up to you to get there as expediently as you can

On Form 1040 Instruction, pages 62 and 63 It looks to me, being a little bit better in math than Bobby (SL in H&CQ) is, that on this worksheet on pages 62 and 63 in the Instruction book, you can figure up your rebate based on your 2008 income situation. You then subtract the amount of any rebate(s) that you received in 2007, and then report the amount you would LIKE to receive in 2008 on line 70 of your 1,040. Of course, I'm not an accountant or anything, but it seems to me if your Chinese spouse acquired a social security number too late for your 2007 return, or if you acquired a SPOUSE too late for your 2007 return, that this is the perfect opportunity for you to even things up with the IRS, and get your FULL rebate. Social security numbers ARE required, just like last year.

This is not true - the Chinese forms are necessary - the English are not needed. USCONGUZ seems unclear here also http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?...st&p=207951 The medical people often have their own standards for the forms, but I don't think we've heard of the screeners at the consulate rejecting a properly filled out form before I think you mean the other way around. We did just the English DS-156 and left the Chinese version out. I asked about this at the consulate at ACH and the answer was if can do the English forms, then just do the English forms. http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?...st&p=283693 That's what I remembered, and initially posted. USCONGUZ, however, first posted that the forms should be done in Chinese, and then back-tracked when it was pointed out that an non-Chinese applicant may not speak Chinese. It seems to all be a matter of expediency in getting past the medical workers and pre-screeners at the consulate.

This is not true - the Chinese forms are necessary - the English are not needed. USCONGUZ seems unclear here also http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?...st&p=207951 The medical people often have their own standards for the forms, but I don't think we've heard of the screeners at the consulate rejecting a properly filled out form before

Yes, you do. The American citizen is the petitioner. Unless you are a naturalized American citizen, you "entered" by birth. Your fiance is who is filling out this form. Her fiance is you.

I can't find if someone's actually renewed a passport this way, but you might try a visa service. They'll send someone "in person" for you, at least for visas. I think also passports. Try these guys - http://www.visarite.com/ChinesePassportRenewal.htm

US Citizens may file an I-130 for a CR visa for their parents. The I-485 would be filed when they arrive on that visa.

I await the day that Wendy can order a real American steak. If she can finish the whole thing - http://www.bigtexan.com/images/flash_72oz.jpg It's free! http://www.bigtexan.com/72ozlive.htm

Ours stayed at the NBC and did not get transfered to CA. So maybe it is normal for yours. thats interesting yours was not transferred, so your interview was in chicago ? even though you live in CA. The NBC keeps it, but the interview is at a local office. I think it does NOT show up in the computer when it's sent to the local office.

When you get your 1040 Instruction package for 2008, it will include a Tax Rebate worksheet, which (hopefully) will allow you to take a credit toward your 2008 taxes. "A. You will need to wait until you file your 2008 income tax return."

No. Later

Bring a) Anything the IO might ask for Basically a copy of everything you submitted for the AOS application, including the USCIS I-797C Approval notice and your marriage license, copies of the passport name page and visas, copies of birth certificates, etc.

Re-file the I-485, and THIS time, check the correct box. No I-130 is needed. c ) I entered as a K-1 fianc¨¦(e) of a U.S. citizen whom I married within 90 days of entry, or I am the K-2 child of such a fianc¨¦(e). (Attach a copy of the fianc¨¦(e) petition approval notice and the marriage certificate). If you DID check this box, re-submit, this time spelling out in the cover letter, "I entered as a K-1 fianc¨¦(e) of a U.S. citizen whom I married within 90 days of entry, or I am the K-2 child of the fianc¨¦(e) of a U.S. citizen whom my parent married within 90 days of entry. I have attached a copy of the fianc¨¦(e) petition approval notice and the marriage certificate." Be sure to proof-read the entire application.

Yes - tell us whether he is K2, K4, CR-2, or what. If he is K-4, he is not eligible to file for AOS, and needs to return from China either when his visa expires, or when his mother successfully adjusts status. If he had not yet reached his 18th birthday when you were married, you can file an I-485 and I-130 simultaneously. Or, His mother can file an I-130 for him when she adjusts status.

You will see the contents of the envelope at the interview (at least the IO will) You should have copies (or be able to reproduce) anything you submitted Don't worry about the x-ray. Nobody wants it.

If they want the green card, you should be concerned enough to make sure they have a healthy attitude going into it. We have not seen any correlation as to who or why they choose to interview. They may require interviews as they see fit. The Immigrations Officer may, at his/her discretion require that you bring an interpreter. If they can speak "okay" with strangers, it may be a plus to NOT bring an interpreter. I think it should be thought of as more of a casual, but prepare for it.

The copy will have enough information on it for them to find it in their records. There is nothing on it to be notarized - you didn't sign it. Hopefully, a step in the right direction

In one case, a USC was sued to increase the amount of alimony paid to the poverty line, and lost. He then turned around and sued the USCIS for clarification of the I-864 guidelines. The USCIS bowed out by saying that they were notr a material party to the original lawsuit.