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Be sure and read the back of the DVD cases, however. The ones I spot checked only show English, French, and Spanish sub-titles, although there were a few that list Chinese. "Mulan", "Lady from Shanghai", and "Lost Horizon" were not even listed at this link.

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I know a dumb ass statement when I see one. This statement was dumb in the sixties and it is dumb today. One would think we have progressed in our ignorance in the past 40 years--apparently not!! It ranks right up there with "Be American, buy American" which is one of the most un-American things I've ever heard. Sorry guys! Parties over~! Turn out the lights Don't let the door hit you on the way out! Perhaps "Be a man and do it!" would have been a "smarter" thing to say.

You got one, guy. If it were NOT authorized for work, you would have been required to show that an SSN was required by some government agency. You can remove the restriction when you get your green card. What do you mean exactly? I can work or not? I think that employer's are expected to ask for specific types of identification, which would include an Employment Authorization card. There are employers who would hire you in preference to someone who might be illegal. And as long as you have applied for and can provide the EAD card within 60 days, no one would be accused of a violation. As to whether this is legal or not, well it's safer to wait for the EAD card. The SSN allows them to put you on the payroll. They can be required, if audited, to furnish a copy of your EAD within 60 days (or whatever the time limit is there). Basically, no, the SSA does not provide employment authorization. The DHS does that.

You got one, guy. If it were NOT authorized for work, you would have been required to show that an SSN was required by some government agency. You can remove the restriction when you get your green card.

Do you have your EAD card or the I-551 stamp? SSA policy says that you ARE authorized for work. DHS policy says that you are NOT.

. . . or not enough !

If all else fails, placing a large red "For Sale" sign on the front door should do it.

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Dang! He did it! He de-registered!

But your insurance may have a deductible, in which case you would pay all costs until the deductible is satisifed. Or maybe your husband needs to submit a claim, in which case the would reimburse you for the covered amount.

Jan 31 will be the last day of dead movie star month.

That's great Cheffy! At least he admitted their mistake. The only thing he said I disagree with is "we rarely have this happen." A little bit of "face saving" there

It should arrive in the mail in 2 to 4 weeks after a successful interview, maybe less time. You will receive the "Welcome to America" letter first, followed shortly by the greencard. . . . barring an FBI background check completion. I was trying to be discreet in only saying "after a successful interview" and not dampen any spirits on this new year with such unpleasentry as mentioned above. Happy New Year! Sorry, guy, but for many of us, after a successful interview, it IS reality! Just one more potential monkey wrench. My only problem with it is that I hope we don't have to renew the Employment Authorization.

It should arrive in the mail in 2 to 4 weeks after a successful interview, maybe less time. You will receive the "Welcome to America" letter first, followed shortly by the greencard. . . . barring an FBI background check completion.

We have several members who transfered their step-children from schools in China to schools in the US, bringing their school records with them. For entering college, you would need a high school degree (or GED), along with SAT and/or ACT scores. Check Tony's link for translation of foreign records, if it is required. I would think in your case it would not be required for the GED.

I would have said "No, but it is part of the culture to put up with it", although I have seen people get yelled at for misbehavior - this is VERY rare It's amazing how one person with a cell phone can overpower any other sound in his vicinity.

Yes. Include a copy of your I-797C for the AOS.

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Investing in China If you had invested $1000 in each the RMB, Mathews China Fund (MCHFX), and the Fidelity China Region Fund on Jan. 1, 2005, today they would be worth: http://i14.tinypic.com/333akat.jpg

Congrats! I hope we won't be too far behind!

For my wife, the civil surgeon simply signed the I-693 supplement since she had her yellow book from China. $10. For her son, he hadn't had any vaccinations, so we paid the same surgeon $150 for the vaccinations and the signed and sealed supplement. By shopping around, you can get these for cheaper to free. If she has had the medical exam within the last year, another one is not necessary, although several people have reported that the civil surgeon required the full exam.

Use the Form 1040X to file an amended return.

Correct. The election to have all income treated as US income is just that. If the Chinese partner has no income, they have no income but can still file a joint return. Using the election, the return has to be sent somewhere other than your normal filing center. The address is in the Pub 519. Not quite correct, the dedcution is subject to the same rules no matter how much she made. What deduction? Does the Pub 519 actually produce a deduction? Or are you referring to the usual 1040 (itemized or standard) deduction ?

Correct me if I'm wrong - if you married in 2006, but your spouse had no reportable income for the year, this publication does not affect you - you still file married for the entire year, and report all your income on the 1040 as usual.