Randy W

Did you try? The SSN IS permanent and won't change after she gets a green card, or citizenship. The "Not Valid for " blah-blah-blah notation is virtually meaningless She should be able to get a State ID, or even a driver's license once she gets her EAD, unless your state has some VERY unusual requirements.

That would be when they're about to ship it back to the states with a recommendation to revoke.

Work and tax reporting is on an annual basis, so it shouldn't cause any problems, as long as your employer is agreeable, and you can produce the documentation.

There is no set time period that will lead to problems, but if it's over 6 months to a year, you should look into the Advance Parole, or whatever else might be necessary to get her back in the country. Including bringing evidence of US domicile and tax returns, etc. Hopefully, you're talking about a one time thing. It can lead to a recision hearing, or, in an extreme case, denial at the POE.

I'm guessing that I won't be able to avoid it next time I'm in Yulin.

Yeah, I remember that now. A fax may work. I think these two devices are the only ways to go directly to the consulate workers, so keep trying. The consulate is an entirely separate legal entity. They don't really (legally) answer to anyone. Even the congressman can only make inquiries and rely on their good-will. So there is no recourse if you are wronged. Try to verify your email by fax. Include all names and the GUZ case number. I hope you can find out soon, but they have been known to put a case on "lock-down", where they don't respond to anything about the case.

Yes, you're correct. I hope it's not due to third party correspondence or some other last minute factor coming up in your case. I don't see if you've emailed the consulate. they probably won't tell you anything, but it's worth a try.

there was a time in 2002 when the rules changed. Consular procedures were changed in the wake of 9/11 and visa production was suddenly stopped. people came to pick up their visas, only to find out they weren't there. It was 6 months or so later before they started up again. During this time, no information was forthcoming from the Consulate. Just like the situation you're in, but MUCH longer. The Black Hole Empties

It's also best to file for AOS as early as possible before the 21st birthday. Some USCIS offices will deny the application if he becomes 21 before the interview. The INS only says that AOS must be applied for by the 21st birthday, but the USCIS is twisting and turning some fine points to justify their position. They even appealed their own decision in one case to reaffirm their position.

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We are filing the I-130 for Jiaying's son at her mother's address in Yulin. I found it on her I-129F, and have re-entered the Chinese characters, since it was in image format. Can someone verify (or correct) the Chinese characters for me? The English address below each line is correct. ]ÓñÖÝÇøÃçÔ°Àï147ºÅ Yuzhou Area, Miao Yuan Li 147 # ÓñÁÖÊÐ Yulin City ¹ãÎ÷ Guangxi Öйú China Jiaying is in China and does not have access to a computer. TIA

warpedbored, thanks. We have thought about this. Her 16 year old son is still in China, living with family. She cannot bring him into Canada on her work visa, and she is completely determined that she will have him with her for the interview. Someone in Canada has spooked her about having her interview apart from him. She thinks he will not get his K2 unless they are together. She already knows she will need to return to China and has been planning to do this next year anyway, to visit family. So she will simply plan the visit when she gets her notification from GUZ. Seems like the issue is settled, but that choice (apparently) has to be made at the time of filing the I-129F.

In case you missed it, GO GET YOUR SSN NOW, ming bai ma? As long as she hasn't been here more than 75 days. That would be too late.

Wow - is it time yet ?

Bill's rate tables This is the table for annual income Not sure that we need to debate arithmetic here guys.

It's a 1930's (Depression) setting - one of Jiaying's favorites also.

I think that is a good answer, if the question comes up. Since you and your wife do NOT have any communication issues (Right?), I would avoid raising it as an issue. We have heard (rarely) of VO's who would try to test the applicant by speaking rapidly in English. If that happens, I believe she should respond that she understands you, but not the VO's accent, and would he please repeat plainly and more slowly. Basically, ALWAYS let the VO bring up any issues.

English is not a requirement for the visa. That doesn't mean that the VO can't make it one, under the heading of "being able to communicate with your spouse" My wife knew enough English to say, "English no good. Putonghua, please", and sailed through it. I believe that she has a right to understand what the VO is saying, and should continually ask him to repeat, or explain, if she is having trouble understanding him in any language

I've been there, but like WB says, you simply have to wait outside the baggage area, past custom's. There is ABSOLUTELY no co-mingling of the processed (or legally here) and the unprocessed. Our plane (from Beijing) was late, so she went to custom's while I went to get the baggage. We were told it wouldn't be a problem, but that was before they figured out she didn't speak English. He had to come find me so I could tell him she was a K-2, AOS applicant (with AP), blah-blah-blah. We made our flight without any furthe problem.

AND that it's in the Special Economic Zone

So the Chinese get 45% of your earned income each year? No - Just like in the US, if you're in the 45% tax bracket, it means each additional dollar is taxed at 45%. Say, you earned 100,000RMB and paid 15,000RMB in taxes. Your tax bracket (or tax rate) would be 45%, but you would only pay 15% of your total income in taxes. This is a prgressive rate structure, similar to what we have in the US. Jesse's 15% is probably an overall 15% of his income, and NOT his tax bracket.

if you get denied in guz then your k-3 visa will be void after 30 days, so i dont see how you could do aos in the states with a voided k-3. just be careful and good luck! ??? Why would the K-3 be voided? Why would that affect AOS? We have had people do this before.

As an aside, if you haven't filed his AOS yet, make sure you get it in Monday. They have been known to punish some applicants who made the mistake of turning 21 before they were interviewed. edit: I just check your other thread. You were fully warned there.

I guess a question that should be asked is this - If they decide to get married in a Chinese Embassy/consulate in Canada, they would get married under Chinese law. Would the K-3 still be forwarded to Canada?

I remember reading about this at the time and seeing crash tests on TV, and it being talked about here - no surprise;