Randy W

Just wait... Randy is researching this one for us... He may have found the missing X.. Pick up a Spanish dictionary, and see if you can find a word with an 'x' in it, that's not a Mexican Indian word. You can't http://spanish.about.com/cs/forbeginners/a/beg_alphabet.htm Whew!! There's still an X in the Spanish alphabet. Dos or tres?

Just wait... Randy is researching this one for us... He may have found the missing X.. Pick up a Spanish dictionary, and see if you can find a word with an 'x' in it, that's not a Mexican Indian word. You can't

Maybe the state is. But, Texas is a Spanish word. Nope - no 'x' in Spanish - No X in Spanish? Since when? When was it removed from their alphabet? So, what do they do now with MeXico? Not kidding - many Mexican names are Aztec and Maya, including Mexico, named "in reference to the name of the Nahua Aztec tribe, the Mexica."

Maybe the state is. But, Texas is a Spanish word. Nope - no 'x' in Spanish - "The state's name derives from t¨¢yshaʔ, a word in the Caddoan language of the Hasinai, which means "friends" or "allies"." according to Wikipedia. I believe I remember the Caddo source fro the Texas history classes, too. The Spanish spelling was Tejas.

So K-3's have to wait for their I-130 approval to get the green card regardless, pure and simple.

But he's K-3 - he can adjust without the I-130, can't he? Just like K-1's? But I guess you'd have to wait for the name checks or whatever's holding up the I-130 anyway.

Yes, pretty scenery, but it'll get boring pretty quick.

Good news! Congrats!

It's a city with a Russian nuclear reactor about to come online next year (make that 2006) Tianwan nuclear plant to operate commercially next year

UFO's? missile frigate?

I believe it's CR-1 that must have the vaccinations before the interview. K-visas must have them before the AOS, whether in the US or China.

In your kitchen sink - DEFINITELY! No reason to NOT have it handy in case they ask for it. If the deposits wouldn't raise any eyebrows, I would (and did) include it with the I-134. It seems to me that having a lot of money (as illustrated by a pile of statements, ala Jim&Sarha) helps your case go through more smoothly - others may disagree, however.

I will heed your advice and omit bank letter (but bring it with me just in case). Thank you for the eye-opener Dan! I hate to disagree here, but the suspicion in their case was over who funded the trips. If they see unexplained deposits on the statements, this may look suspicious. I drew up a paper explaining where my "unexplained" deposits came from (and included the corresponding statements from my brokerage), just in case (they weren't asked for). When they want more time to investigate a case, they can ask for anything you don't have. In my opinion, it's best to leave them some "open doors" that you can easily close. This applies even if they simply want to toss you a few hoops to jump through.

Yeah, this one's a new one on me. We don't need the employer letter notarized do we? Dave I got the following: 1. Notarized letter from bank. 2. IRS transcripts, they will send you for free and got them in 6 days. 3. Notarized letter from employer. 4. W-2's for three years to match IRS paper work. 5. Pay stubs for 2 months, I am paid salary, so they look the same. 6. Copied it and am taking a copy and the original. 7. My work notarized the 134. IllinoisDave screwed them up

Depends on what you're standing in

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Yes - as long as it's signed by the presiding officer/minister, the marriage license is probably the correct thing to send in. It was for us. No marriage certificate here.

Valid point David. It is a requirement. But again, I'm frustrated with the use of the word--or the inference of thought--that it's "forced". If a position in the US required a MBA as a prerequisite does that mean I'm forced to obtain a MBA? I don't think people would use the word forced, and thus I don't think people in China are forced to join. In fact, the other point I was trying to make was that because it's so exclusive, the Party certainly doesn't go about randomly handing out CCP membership to just anyone. One has to be vetted and checked. Then one is offered the "honor" of CCP membership. I would find it very hard to believe that someone wouldn't want that "honor" when offered to them. Thus, I believe no one is ever forced to join but rather that they embrace the honor eagerly. It's only much later when they sudden want to go abroad to immigrate that their membership to the CCP may bite their butts. Otherwise in China, their membership to the CCP is a honor and privilege. Lance, you are the only person in this entire thread who has used the word "forced". You are arguing with yourself. It seems to me that people have a good understanding of Communist party issues, at least at a personal level. The use of emotionalism isn't called for. Every discussion that I remember about Communist party issues centers around its effect on the visa.

Several of our members were given visas after proving to the VO's satisfaction that membership was necessary for their job position. I think emotionality over-took reality there.

Lance, you should read the links Ty and David have provided for a much more realistic picture of the Communist Party relative to the issues we face than Wikipedia can provide.

I-693A under "Related Links" of the I-693 Typically, the Civil Surgeon will supply this form, fill it out, and seal it in an envelope for you, AND give you an extra copy for your records.

yes - I really think that it's simply difficult to move from one country/culture to another. Hats off to those who can make it seem easy.

Sorry, but Rob's and his brother's experiences say that west-to-west CAN be massive.

I think the point your missing is the change in culture... west to west is just not as difficult as east to west (or west to east). Do you think you would adjust as fast moving to Australia as China? It's not just language.. it's thinking and doing as difference.. it's a worldview which is also different. The good news is that I would guess the chinese adapt better (to the US as opposed to a USC moving to china). Where's the disagreement? I don't see one at all. Rob is saying a west-to-west immigration is a massive cultural difference. David points out that a east to west immigration is even more difficult. Who disagrees here? with what? He disagreed with Lance.. making all cultural changes basically the same difficulty... I think Lance and I disagree.. that west<>east is far more difficult than west<>west. Can you adjust to Australia easier than china, on your own? He's claiming there are massive cultural difference when immigrating to/from ANY country, using an example of his brother who immigrated to Australia. This is FAR different from claiming that moving to Australia is AS difficult as moving China to US. Sorry, but I think we're all on the same page here, except for Lance's little exaggeration:

I think the point your missing is the change in culture... west to west is just not as difficult as east to west (or west to east). Do you think you would adjust as fast moving to Australia as China? It's not just language.. it's thinking and doing as difference.. it's a worldview which is also different. The good news is that I would guess the chinese adapt better (to the US as opposed to a USC moving to china). Where's the disagreement? I don't see one at all. Rob is saying a west-to-west immigration is a massive cultural difference. David points out that a east to west immigration is even more difficult. Who disagrees here? with what?