Randy W

The follow-to-join expires one year after the original visa was granted. Until that time, they like to keep the option open for you (no matter what you say), and will ask. Having the child simply NOT attend the interview takes care of it at your end. Just make sure that are not holding up the processing of the petition. One of the P3 forms that your SO returns asks "Which of the above will be accompanying you to the US?" Make sure she answers "None" to that question. Even so, the follow-to-join option will be open up to one year after the K-1.

I think Lee's answer was exactly right in your other thread. The incident that you reported may very well have triggered the fingerprint request. If so, they should be able to match up the fingerprints right away and see that his record is clear, hopefully quickly. Unfortunately, there is no way to get any useful information until the processing is complete, so you will have no idea of when to expect it. Good luck.

This is a good idea. Yes, you need to add the appropriate documents to prove you are a US Citizen (A photocopy of a certified copy of your birth certificate will do.) to the first section. You might want to consider putting the G325a's next after that. You don't mention whether you've been married before. If so, copies of divorce decrees are needed. Now, take a deep breath because I think you need to REMOVE a bunch of the other stuff you have in the stack. Some of the K1 folks can elaborate on the specifics of what you need to prove you met but you sure don't need all of that. I think all you need is a few dated photos together, a copy of an airplane ticket and maybe a receipt or two. Copies of you Visa with entry and exit stams is good but a total of 4 or 4 pages of stuff is enough. Keep the rest for the kitchen sink at interview. This is not the time to prove your ability to support your SO or that your relationship is ongoing since the engagement. This is proven at interview. You have a bunch of great stuff for that but just keep adding to it and take it over with you at interview time, in case it is needed. Things like employer letter and bank records only mean something to the VO at interview. You'll need more current ones to put with your I-134 closer to interview time. In short, the kitchen sink is for the inteview. Minimalism is generally adviseable for you petition, as long as the requirements are covered. You don't want to give them too much work to do or too much to evaluate. USCIS is only concerned that you qualify to bring her here and that they know you've met, intend to marry and who she is. The rest is up to the Visa Officer/Adjudicator. 236900[/snapback] You pretty much outlined the very same things I submitted. Be careful about removing things that may be needed. They do ask for receipts and pictures, showing that you have met. Pictures with her family are especially helpful. The IM's and emails can be removed - they only need to know that you had met. I think Mike's concerns about volume are right on, but, again - be careful that you don't remove something that is needed. If you scan your receipts and print them as many aas will fit, they will fit neatly with the whole package. You ARE required to show that you can support her to 125% of the poverty line by submitting the I-134. The I-134 itself calls for the other things - employment letter, bank account, tax returns, etc., although you simply need to show that you meet the minimum. I submitted the I-134 with everything it asks for.

Congratulations!! Good News! To clarify - the state issued identification asked was like a driver's license? and not any kind of interpretation certification? Yes - I think they primarily just look you over to verify that you do seem to be legitimately married, and then simply add documentation to the file.

Here's the case from last year - Same day blue slip overcome. and, yes, don't worry about a blue slip for the medical or anything else she may be missing- it would be more procedural than an actual denial. That is, it would mean "Do this, and you'll get the visa"

It's good to be prepared, Paul, but I think it's a shoe-in as long as your fiance gets approved! Good luck. We'll be watching. We had a case last year where the parents were denied admission (by the security guards) to their children's visa interview. The kids were then blue slipped, because the parents were not present. The USC then went to Window ?? (find this window number), where he was able to explain the situation and get the visa awarded that same day.

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Exactly. Why they want to come visit is NOT an issue. Why the VO should be convinced they WILL RETURN is the issue. 236686[/snapback] I think you have a point, but would not downplay the WHY VISIT issue too much. I think both sides paint part of the picture the VO sees. I would feel that the WHY VISIT is not as significantly important as the WILL RETURN issue... but the WHY VISIT may be more a two edge sword; either helping or hurting the case easily. So care should be taken to presenting the case of WHY VISIT; Greater care to present evidence of why they WILL RETURN. 236689[/snapback] Visitor's visas may be declined if the VO thinks that the applicant may overstay, or that he/she intends to work or look for work. The VO has a LOT of discretion here, so it might be more prudent to pattern the visit as a visit, rather than to provide extended care for a family member.

I think there are no remaining issues here, and no need for a pissing contest.

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So wouldn't simply waiting until she's 18 solve the problem? You won't need to risk the mail being fast. Why take a chance? You are risking much more than a month here.

18 is not correct, "almost 18" is not a very good answer. You might just want to wait. One month of waiting may save a rejection and having to refile.

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Good luck - we'll be looking to hear the results soon!

There is actualy an expiration on the I-797 aplroval notice. It will automatically be extended by GUZ as needed.

Email GUZ (through their web-page email form) and have her added to the application. Hopefully, they will tell you everything you need to know. Get the medical done, if possible, and yes I think take her to the interview. If anything is still needed, your fiance can take care of it. I'd like to say it's no problem, but I don't think we've heard from anyone who's added an adopted daughter at such a late date. I'm not familiar with the medical procedure - maybe someone will have better information there. Go for it, I hope it works.

Email GUZ NOW!, and have whatever medical exam is needed. Have your fiance take the daughter to the interview, and she may just get a visa! Be sure your fiance has all the P4 paperwork AND the actual adoption papers. Good luck, Paul! DEFINITELY EMAIL GUZ NOW!

It would seem to me that these "errors" are almost inevitable under the scenario given us by USCONGUZ - that the file is not seen by the VO until immediately before the interview. How can we call them "errors" when the whole process can come together at (or even after) the last minute like that?

2nd hand from Chinese friends at work who have brought their parents here (and from memory) - 1) 30 days 2) same day (a guess) 3) They do not need a US account. They DO need to show strong ties (family, job, residence) to China that will ensure their return Also check out these links: a discussion Tine&Ella's advice

I hate to mention these so soon before your interview, but there was even a recent case of third party correspondence causing the visa to be denied at the post office. The case went under administrative review, and sent back to the US. Nobody knew what to do with it, so they just let it expire, and told him to submit a new application. In another case, the VO (or others) DID change their mind(s). After denying the visa, it was awarded to them a few days later.

Are you serious, anyone can rescudle if the need arises? Paul 235510[/snapback] Sure you can re-schedule, just go for it. BTW can I have the video rights to your SO beating the crap outta you for rescheduling? 235549[/snapback] She won't like the re-scheduled date they give you. Neither will you.

Yeah - you got a short lead. Good luck and congrats!

yes - an excellent post.

But the work visa process to LPR is no problem - IF she gets an employer to sponsor her. Where I work, there are many Chinese people who have followed this path. Those on a student visa have a year to find employment after graduation. If I'm reading the I-130 and I-485 instructions correctly (mighty big IF there), her mother, as an LPR or LPR applicant, can file simultaneously with her daughter so that both can get their green card, provided they file before the daughter turns 21. The K-3 and K-1 processes are very different with regards to the case where the child is over 18 at the time of marriage. We are bringing my wife's son over (K-1 follow-to-join), and hope to be able to file for AOS for him before he turns 21 in December.

but what I'm thinking is that she doesn't need a K-2, since she's already here on a student visa. Perhaps the "follow-to-join" doesn't apply.