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For a B2 visa, they can go to the Embassy in Beijing or the Consulate of their choice elsewhere. The apply in the zone of jurisdiction was removed not too long ago. Thanks for all of your guidance. I will let you all know how this progresses

Yes, online is the only way. Yes, B2 is the visa for your in-laws. Take a look at http://beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn/niv_business.html They will go to Beijing for visa interview. Thanks for the information. Previously, i was under the impression that they would be going to the Shanghai embassy.Also, since past threads on this subject date back to 2005, have the "inviter" requirements changed in the past few years? Should i send my inlaws a "care package" containing i-134, copy of their daughters passport and green visa, photos of my wife and i, etc.?

Compared to getting a Fianc¨¦e or Spouse visa the steps needed for obtaining a tourist visa are much more straight forward. Basically it boils down to each of your in-laws will need to fill out & submit an online DS-160 non-immigrant visa application form (or you can do this for them)and print out the confirmation pages. The forms are submitted electronically, so there is no need to mail in anything. You then call the Visa Information Center in Shanghai to set up an interview appointment at the Consulate/Embassy of your choosing (don't have to reside in a particular consulate's district). When I did this for my in-laws a couple of months back they were able to get an interview scheduled within 3 weeks, so the process moves pretty fast. Your in-laws of course will need to take proof of strong ties to China with them to the interview and I would recommend filling out an I-134 Support Affidavit for them as well (the VO who interviewed my in-laws asked for one and gave it a long look). thanks for all your help. Is submitting a online application the only way to apply for a family/tourist visa? Also, i am assuming they will be applying for a b-2 visa. thanks to all !!

hello, can anyone help us with the steps involved for my wifes parents coming to the u.s. for a one month visit? My wife has her 2 year conditional residence green card. Her parents live in Shandong province and are in their 70s. Thanks for any guidance you can provice

it's an act - when will it become a law ? I worry 'others' will fiddle around with the wording... Well, exactly! In the meantime, this is the first court decision I've seen which directly addressed the USCIS' reasoning - http://americanfamiliesunited.org/files/AF...on-12-21-07.pdf The other favorable decisions had been on a technicality or a side issue. This also comes from the American Families United website: "Please sign this petition for Waiver Reform and Fianc¨¦e Child Age out issues. This petition will go to Senator Menendez and Congressman Honda. This potential legislation will fix two of the many injustices of our immigration laws allowing spouses of U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents to be eligible for a waiver and freeze the age of U.S.C & L.P.R. Step Children from when the application was submitted. The petition is here - https://americanfamiliesunited.org/civicrm/...eset=1&id=4 We currently need 10,000 signatures for this to be considered so please send this to everyone you know. They do not have to be a U.S.C or L.P.R. to sign the petition."

Randy, thanks for your letter. We have an infopass appointment set for next Tuesday

Thanks to all for your advice. I will contacting our congressman to set up an appointment ASAP. Sebastian, as usual thanks for all of your constructive criticism and advice. Actually, we had a infopass appointment 2 weeks after my stepdaughter arrived in the U.S. (as you suggested) and we were told to submit the necessary AOS documents as you would with any K-2 case. We had already done so, by that time. We followed up with another appointment in April, after we received our notice that we would be required to submit the I-130 form.

My step daughter is currently a K-2 Visa Holder. We applied for her A.O.S. in late March of this year. In April, we received a I-797 stating she would need to fill out and return a I-130 ($355). She is 20 years old, her birthday being in early September 2009. Has anyone else had this situation where they had to return a I-130 for a K-2? My biggest concern is her possible age out, but even at last months infopass appointment, the immigration officer was uncertain if she ages out if not interviewed prior to her 21st birthday or if she is ok since we have submitted all requested AOS paperwork prior to her birthday. Thanks for your help

My wifes 20 year old daughter entered the u.s. two days ago on a k-2 visa. My wife and her other daughter (9 years old) entered in august 2008 and are scheduled for their A.O.S. interview on April 24, 2009. My questions are these: 1.) Will my wifes 20 year old daughter facing different A.O.S. challenges, in particular being granted a green card, than her younger 9 year old sister. Again, both hold k-2 visas. 2.) Since my wife and her younger daughter both have interviews scheduled in April, would it be worth a telephone call to the USCIS in attempt to add my wifes 20 year old daughter for an interview on the same date? I understand we will still need to submit the proper paperwork for her and have her do her biometrics prior to this happening. Thanks for all input !!

Thanks to everyone for your help. I ended up contacting the consulate by email. Within one week they mailed packets 3 and 4 to my wifes daughter. Her interview is set for March 4. Since her mom is still waiting for AP, i am flying to Shenzhen and will go with her to her medical and also her interview. This is happening really fast (i am not complaining ) !!

Thanks to the both of you guys

Randy, thanks for your guidance. So, i need to send in a Packet 3 for her and also to submit all pertinent AOS documents? How would she attend a biometric appointment? She turns 21 in September 2009. Thanks again !! Thanks so much for your help No - she will apply for AOS after arrival in the states. You need to mark the envelopes in bright red ink saying "Please Expedite - Potential Age-out". Contact GUZ (by the web email form) soon after they receive the P3 information to schedule an interview when either you or you wife can be there (they have been known to deny K-2's whose parents weren't there). When you submit her AOS application to USCIS, mark the envelope the same way. Your cover letters should carry the same message. They can (and usually do) cooperate. The timing is tight - try to keep it moving.

Randy, thanks for your guidance. So, i need to send in a Packet 3 for her and also to submit all pertinent AOS documents? How would she attend a biometric appointment? She turns 21 in September 2009. Thanks again !!

I hope someone can help me with this question: My wife came to the U.S. in August 2008 as a k-1 visa holder. We were married in November 2008 and have recently filed all necessary AOS documents. She went for her biometrics in early January and now we wait. My question is this: Huiyun (my wife) has a 20 year old daughter who lives in China. We would like her to join us in the U.S. to live, go to school, work, etc. What are the steps we need to take to bring her to the U.S.? What might be an appropriate timeframe from the time we file her paperwork to when she would be granted a visa to come to the U.S.? Does anyone know the cost of whatever document filing, etc. ? Thank you for your help

We have recently filed and sent out our AOS forms. My wifes (k-1 visa holder) I-94 expired on 11/27/08, which is 3 months after her entry into the U.S. Is she going to encounter problems at the DMV, with an expired I-94? Thanks for your help!