Randy W

Thanks Lee. Lulu is from Shandong ‰Û¹â (Not sure how to spell that in English). "Shouguang (ÊÙ¹â) is a relatively large city located in China's Shandong Province. Nearly one million people reside within the municipality and its surrounding towns and villages. The city is located approximately thirty minutes east of Zibo, thirty to forty minutes west of downtown Weifang, three hours west of Qingdao and one and a half an hour east of Jinan. From Shouguang, and driving at legal highway speeds, one could reach Beijing in approximately seven hours."

They've already started http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/78/Small_sand_castle.jpg

I scanned in this image from the magazine. The caption reads: "In the deserts of northwestern China, where the wall begins, centuries of erosion have taken their toll on the tamped-earth barrier. Shepherds in the region (like the herder in the picture) move flocks through doors cut into the once-impregnable ramparts intended, beginning in the 1500s, to repel successive invaders." http://i37.tinypic.com/206yf0o.jpg

Nothing's changed, guy. A year is still a year, and still a potential red flag. The word "bonafide" is only used when they think it's not. Visits are still good.

from Smithsonian Magazine The Great Wall of China Is Under Siege China’s ancient 4,000-mile barrier, built to defend the country against invaders, is under renewed attack

There is ALWAYS a potential red flag in something like that, but what you need to do is to take a look at the overall picture you present. If you write up a list of reasons/excuses for the length of time since your last visit, it may simply call attention to the gap. Just try to present a picture of a loving couple, without presenting reams of evidence that he won't have the time to look through. The date of your last visit need not come out, unless he is asked. Don't try to hide anything, but you don't need to TELL him about your red flag. Answer his questions truthfully, and keep any evidence for the gap in your "kitchen sink"

Congrats, Gino and Lulu

I would be willing to bet that they will or have since it is being done at a higher level of government. But then again what do I know........... Nope - the Houston Police Dept wouldn't accept Jiaying's fingerprints from the DHS (she had scarring on her fingers) - we had to go downtown and get her police report ourselves. Of course, that was a lot easier with her here. I'm sure that was a rare situation, though.

And whether it can be reported by a free press is usually VERY material in getting those results.

True, true, but there are a few who do. Almost hooey, but with a little bit of background. I've never registered either, and I have my doubts about whether a hotel would consistently do that for, as some claim.

This is what the State dept has to say: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1089.html What David had to say; http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?...st&p=401934 . . . and Rogerinca

Much better - thank you

Seems like you're saying that some decisions ARE made at the interview - which would be more in line with what we've seen. No some vs. all discussions please.

I agree with Roger - he doesn't know. But I think that hotels which accept foreigners will handle your registration with the police (or not). SO that technically, these are the hotels which have a permit for foreigners. However, there are also other hotels which will accept your money. To play it completely safe, register with the police wherever you stay. But most of us don't even do that.

This is ABSOLUTELY wrong - nothing will guarantee a pink slip. Even if the information is there, if it is not presented in a cohesive manner, or if more is tossed at the VO than he can absorb, or if she has difficulty locating what was requested, you may get a blue slip for specific information. This is what I think they are looking for in your case. I think inconsistencies between your petition and what she had to say, and the 16 month delay in visitation are what did it. Make sure everything is concise and directly answers the questions. In the end, no matter what, it is completely at the VO's discretion as to whether you get the pink.

Sorry, guy! But you really didn't say anything. Donahso can track the IP's of the guests and knows where they're coming from. There's nothing to be learned there, either.

Congrats!

Nope - it's 3 years as a permanent resident http://www.ronaldreagan.com/forums/images/smilies/bubblegum.gif whether conditional or unconditional

so once she receives her 10 year green card how long does she wait till she applies for her citizenship? Okay, guy! Three years from the date on the card. http://www.ronaldreagan.com/forums/images/smilies/bubblegum.gif

Good news! Hope for a green card soon after! Yeah, that did work out pretty good overall, except for the hassle.

An immigration lawyer here in the states may be able to help you. Apparently, a hearing was held by the USCIS (in the US) to consider whether to revoke the original I-129F, which the petitioner probably ignored. So your problem would stem from that hearing, and maybe a 10 year bar on her admissability. A good lawyer would be able to tell you if there's anything you can do about the finding, or if you just have to deal with the waiver. Marc Ellis would probably be the best for you to talk to, if you haven't come across him already. http://www.ilw.com/articles/2006,0323-ellis.shtm

Wow, Roggie! Good for you! Well said!

That's 3 years after ANY green card. now im really confused. basically how long do you wait after you receive the non conditional 10 year green card before you can apply for citizenship if you bypassed the 2 year conditional due to shes been married for over 2 years. You are an LPR (legal permanent resident) when you get your green card. It doesn't matter whether it's a 10 year card or a 2 year card. 3 years (minus 90 days) after you become an LPR you may apply for citizenship. 3 years.

My wife won't take a job where she has to speak English. Even in a Chinese/Vietnamese business, English would be the common language. She hasn't liked the restaurants, either. So she's worked as a cashier at a couple of different grocery stores. The one she's at now pays everybody minimum wage, but she thinks they may go out of business (her paycheck bounced last week). A new store is opening this fall that she has a connection to. But I think every job she's come across is fully above board, including one at a drumstick factory, and one at a PC board test facility.

I would say that you are interpreting the US rule incorrectly. The US would prefer that you are not a CCP member, and that you haven't been for 2 years (I guess to give you time to forget all the propaganda). This does not mean that if it has been less than 2 years since you've quit that you're still considered to be a member. If she's not a member, and you answer "YES" to the question when they ask if she is a member, you are doing yourselves a disservice. In essence, you're not telling the truth, and in the direction of self-sabotage. Exactly !