Glenn

We got into GZ last Sunday and Amy had her interview the next day (26th). I waited for her for two hours as she went through the interview process. She came out with the red slip (red now instead of white) and reported that she had passed with flying colors...much easier than we had expected. She even didn't have to show the big briefcase full of paperwork and evidence we had compiled, just her passport. The VO greeted her with a smile and friendly "Hello!" which immediately set her at ease (she was very nervous) and even checked to see how she was feeling half way through. He only asked her a few questions and that was it...very simple. Amy had passed and was granted the visa. As some of you may have learned from my previous posts, Amy was diagnosed with cervical cancer back in July and I had agonized about her chances for the visa in light of her recent health condition. She decided to be upfront at her medical exam and informed the doctor of her illness. She was more worried than me that the cancer would be grounds for refusal, but at her interview the subject wasn't even raised. This morning we went to the post office and picked up the visa. Now that she has the visa in her hot little hands, Amy will pack her things and bid farewell to her friends and family. We'll be landing in L.A. Oct. 3. I don't know why Amy's interview went so easily while some others are having a hard time. Just keep at it and don't give up. I suppose they had reviewed my petition thoroughly prior to the interview and already arrived at a decision. The rest was just formality, I guess. If you got blue slipped then it means your work is not over yet. Your chances are still good, but the powers-that-be must be appeased with more paperwork. Nevertheless, we are happy that Amy is coming home with me to the US where she will get better care and treatment for her illness than at home in Baoding. Thanks for all your support and words of advice. This site was able to answer a lot of questions during the process and to that Amy and I want to thank all of you. Good luck to all of you still in the visa waiting game. Your patience and perseverance will pay off some day. Don't even think about giving up. Glenn and Amy

Amy and I got together when she was separated from her ex-husband but not officially divorced. However, she did get her divorce papers before I filed the 129-F which included the dated letters of intent. Amy's interview is now mere weeks away (Sep. 26) and after reading this topic, a slight concern is rising that maybe the VO might notice our meeting having taken place before her divorce became final. Would that be grounds for refusal or should I even worry at all, being this late in the game? I'd like to think that if it were a problem it would have been raised a long time ago and I shouldn't worry about it now. Or should I?

Amy did see a Qigong doctor before she was diagnosed with cancer which was effective against the pain. Now that she's out of the hospital it might be worth another visit. Amy told me that he offered to treat her for no charge, so she may take him up on it. Last Fall when we began the K-1 process, my sister accepted my invitation to become Amy's sponser, just so we're covered. With my sister's status as sponser coupled with my support and insurance coverage, do you think that might be enough to assure the consulate that Amy will not become a ward of the State?

Thanks so much everyone for your kind words of encouragement and prayers. I'll definitely pass them along to Amy who will be happy to know that she has such a wonderful group of supporters and well wishers. She has a lot to live for and a bright future ahead of her once she gets past this ordeal. I'm relieved to have my instincts confirmed that her history of cancer will not automatically bar her from entering the US. It's interesting about that notarized statement declaring my undying support and care for her when she gets to the States. I also didn't know that the visa process might be expedited in light of her condition. Who do I contact regarding this? Amy is doing fine now at home. She is able to get out of the house once and awhile to get some sun and excercise, under the constant watch of her brother's wife who's become her 24/7 caretaker. However, she is eager to leave and come to the US as she is fully aware of the better treatment she will recieve once she gets here. Amy is a delight to be with and I wish you could all meet her. I will keep you apprised of her progress as it develops. Just one stupid question: what the heck is a "SO"? Again, thanks to all of you on CFL. Glenn

I won't bore you with a long story, just keep it short. But I need some help here. My fiance and I are in the middle of the K-1 visa process as many of you are experiencing. We are currently inbetween P-3 and P-4, waiting for Amy's appointment letter, which we expect later this summer or fall. As our luck would have it, during this waiting period Amy began experiencing abdominal pains which eventually was diagnosed as cervical cancer. It appears to be in a late stage but has not spread to other parts of her body yet. She's undergone a 96 hour chemotherapy and is presently resting at home in Baoding for a few weeks until she has to return for more chemo. I've sent her some calcium and other antioxidants and alkaline minerals but they haven't arrived yet. Of course, now the big question Amy and I have is, will the fact that's she's come down with this damned disease be grounds for refusal of the visa? What will happen at her medical exam? Cancer is not a communicable disease nor certainly a "disorder associated with harmful behavior." But is it enough to keep her out of the US? You can imagine our stress levels at this time. I want to get her here in the States as soon as possible so she can get better treatment. WILL AMY GET HER VISA? Will she be ok? Will she be able to have our kids? We were planning a family... Any ideas? What can we do? First thing's first: save Amy's life. Second: get her that precious visa. I'm new to this site. Sorry my first posting on the board couldn't have been of a lighter nature. Glenn "Let us seek out some desolate shade and there weep our sad bosoms empty." Macbeth, IV, iii