Randy W

You can do your share as well, Jesse. Can we send you our old computers for proper distribution to China's poor?

Dan, I believe they are saying the opposite of what you say here. They seem to be saying that if an immigrant visa "becomes available" (i.e., through approval of the I-130), that the K-3 path should not be "cut off part of the way through the immigration process"

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?...st&p=302263

OK - that should be reassuring for our friend here, although I would have thought the FBI would have fairly broad authority to conduct the background check I would think a credit check would only be nessicary if you didn't have a co-signer and your income looked suspicious Go for it! I'd be the last to discourage anyone

OK - that should be reassuring for our friend here, although I would have thought the FBI would have fairly broad authority to conduct the background check

They run background checks as a major part of the process. To claim that they wouldn't run a credit check is naive.

Yes, the I-134 is satisfied by a co-sponsor. But the background check may turn up a bad credit rating, which may be a factor in his petition and visa approvals.

It's his call whether to postpone the application and deal with his issues, or go ahead and file now and see what happens. Nobody can tell him how it will turn out, unless you can find someone with a similar situation. Check VJ.

Don't forget that they have (or soon will have) separate A #'s - they ARE separate files at the USCIS. I'm sure you're aware that you get a discount filing both together ( but you are not required to do this), but I don't think there's any guarantee that they will interview together. Like David said, someone else can chime in from here. The K1/K2 experience should be similar.

I don't think that there's a need to report debts anywhere on his application, just income and assets. BUT - they may run a credit check on him and find out that way. Not much he can do at this point, unless an income statement would show a better level of income (the tax return is only one piece of evidence that they can look at) All he can do is try - we don't know his specifics, so there really is no way to judge.

I've been reading a lot of this type of situation at CFL, VJ and other referance materail from these sites. And you've got to get to the bottom of this and not let it fall on the floor. I read an artical for Immigation Law Journal that if the K1 isn't completely closed correctly that the fiancee records can be marked with a misrepresentation on a VISA petition at DOS. So you can get your papers through CIS but DOS will slap it down again without explanation. I agree get a immigration lawyer at GUZ and try it from the Freedom Of Info act. and do it fast! Best of Luck, Pete Here is the article you are referring to. http://www.ilw.com/articles/2006,0323-ellis.shtm This is another area where people are mislead - the 212(a)(6)(c )(i) finding only happens at a court hearing in the US. You are NOTIFIED of the court hearing, and may attend to present your case as to why the original petition should not be revoked. This is UNLIKELY, but yes it can and has happened. The only thing to do here is WATCH YOUR MAILBOX. RESPOND to any notices from the USCIS. The INTENT of the article is to tell you to front-load your petitions with ENOUGH relationship evidence In other words, any evidence approved by the USCIS cannot be used to deny a visa.

I'm sure you mean the first application was for a K-1. No - USCIS is in "Don't call us - we'll call you mode". You will be notified of any legal action, however. BE SURE TO WATCH YOU MAILBOX FOR THIS an deal with it. It may be possible to get information from them through a "Freedom of Information" request.

Maybe, maybe not. They are fairly good about notifying you when they do. A transfer to the CSC is a sign that you may squeak by without an interview. A transfer to your local office indicates the opposite.

USCONGUZ take on the financial requirements. http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?...st&p=343591 While it is true that you satisfy the I-134 requirement if your income exceeds 125% of the poverty level, that is NOT necessarily enough to get you a visa. When a "truth" is stated enough times in the wrong context, we mislead people. Perhaps if a co-sponsor is a family member, it would help the overall picture (and not just the financial picture). Perhaps adding a few ("unnecessary") assets would help the financial picture, without exposing any vulnerabilities to the VO.

The K-3 can be a few months or so quicker than the I-130, but not always. If she comes on the K-3, she will need to apply for EAD and AOS, which are built into the CR-1/I-130. Another difference is that the K-3 interviews in the country where the marriage took place (e.g., Hong Kong, which is much quicker and applicant-friendly than GUZ)

No - I didn't see that in his timeline, and forgot. The phrase "Not a Valid Relationship" simply leaves the entire acceptance or denial of a visa in the hands of the VO. There IS no legal system for the Guangzhou consulate. You have no recourse, except through the good-will of consular officials.

The I-134 is simply a piece of paper submitted with the application, a small part of the whole picture that the VO sees. A denial is a a denial - no conspiracy is required. Again, "Not a valid relationship" covers a lot of bases. Jimi has not had his interview yet.

Anyone denied, is denied. You never know the true reason. We've never seen anyone who was sufficiently rich, and got denied. "Not a valid relationship" can cover a lot of bases.

A given employer may or may not be willing to hire her before she has her EAD in hand. The I-9 is a document that the employer uses to verify eligibility http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD The CA DMV will not renew the driver's permit without an EAD card

zhidao, xie xie!

Yes - I'm not sure that a joint sponsor adds to your income level in that way, although if it were a family member, it would show support from them.

For a "no work" SSN, you need a letter from a government agency which requires her to get one. Why would you want this even if it's possible? If she is K1, you have approximately 75 days from her arrival to apply for an SSN. After that, you would have to wait for her EAD.

Sharp answers! Good job!

I think it was informational, in GUZ-speak. The fact that they called you to say nothing actually says something - that the case is in some sort of processing and hasn't been lost. It IS very cruel to leave your husband sitting in Guangzhou, expecting a visa when none was coming. Hopefully, this will all come to fruition soon.

I've always sent USD. I think they can then exchange the money wherever they get the best deal