ameriken

I tried banging my head, but the echo resonates too loudly.

If it is not too much trouble, do you have similar information about security checks for the SO in China? Do the NSC, NVS and GUZ run these check on the fiance too?

Not many Chinese have SSNs. 154507[/snapback] These security checks he refers to are for Americans, not Chinese.

What a great post, I have been looking for this type info to understand the process. Whether good or bad, right or wrong, effective or not, this is an enduring process on the couple, adding stress to both involved and perhaps on the relationship. What is important is to understand the process, and give each other love and support while we wait for our great Uncle Sam to do what he think he needs to do.

I have heard about these security checks and security clearances. What exactly are they?

Thanks Dennis, I think we can say the same about all of the women in this thread. This is one topic I would like to see stay alive. While we all need to show care in meeting someone, our eyes cannot be blinded to the good that is out there. And reading these posts, you can see so much good !

Thank you for such a positive post! I have been looking for these positives ! My SO gives me so many green flags. In fact, I have been searching for red flags and the only ones I have found are on flagpoles there! Some of the green flags: ***Meeting her parents, then her whole family *** She spent all her money on me. Paid for taxi from the airport, bought me food, bought my mother a gift, and when she ran out of money, she would not let me give it back to her. When we met with her family at a restaurant, she was so concerned making a good impression, that when she got her monthly salary deposit of 2000 yuan, she took out 1000 (1/2 her monthly pay) and gave me the cash and told me to use it if I needed to. We didnt, and I gave it back of course *** We talk on MSN every day, and she uses an internet cafe, and that costs her about 400 to 500 yuan a month. We talk 6 to 10 hours per day! She has only missed one day since we first met and that was in the beginning ! Every day, she is there, online ! ! ! *** She has bought other things for me, pants, a book, all on her own *** She has never knitted, and is making a scarf for me, her bao bao, to be ready for my December trip. *** She talks with my mother online too. *** Her eyes light up every time I schedule a trip there *** When I first came to China, I went for 10 full days. She told me she would not leave me alone, and wanted to get all the time off from work. She ran into some difficulty, and told me not to worry, she will quit her job if they did not give her the time off! ! ! She said if I am coming all the way to China to meet her, she will spend every minute with me ! ! And there are many similar things that others have said in their posts. Can you imagine an american woman doing these? I can't ! These women know how to give, and they deserve the very best we can give them, and what they want most, is to be loved and respected ! !

I have a question too.....My SO has about 250 DVD's....but are the copies they sell in China. We talked about shipping them, but UPS said they may get confiscated at one of the ports. I dont know if that will lead to federal charges, but we did not take a chance sending them. Does anyone know anything about sending or bringing these DVD's to america? Should we give up the idea? I dont like the idea of throwing away 250 DVD that have chinese subtitles on it that we can both watch, but on the other hand, I dont want to be and risk the K1, or worse, land one of us in a Fed Pen.

I believe the visa can be picked up in a day or two after the i'view, and I have heard that mail is not a good idea. As far as tickets, I am a United flyer, and United one way to Denver is about $700 to $800 each. My plan is when she gets the P4 , I will schedule my trip to Shanghai, get 2 R.T. tix to Guz. We intend to fly to Guz the day before, and back to Sha two days after. I have heard it is easier to change flights in China, than in the US, just in case we need an extra day to get the visa. I think airfare averages $200 R.T. each from Sha to Guz and back. For me, to buy in advance is always cheaper. If I have to cancel, United will charge $100 and leave the balance for a future flight. The risk of losing this $100 I think is cheaper waiting to buy an expensive ticket a day or two before the flight home, so I always buy in advance. Hope that helps !

I think this is an excellent decision and an excellent place to move it, thanks !

i'm just worried now that this might be a big deal and prolong the process even longer. so if anyone could help us we would really appreciate it thanks. 153089[/snapback] I was about to post a similar question, our P2 is on its way to NVC and my SO just moved too, although she is still in China. Will a change of address at the NVC prolong their processing? Should it wait until it is sent to Guangzhou? Thank you all for your help !

Prevention is always the best cure........for the rest of the men who are trying to find chinese wives.......what would you say are the warning signs, if any? How does one see through it all? Good luck to you in the future !

My fiance in Shanghai went to a govt office (not the notarial office) for the single cert, and they gave her a certified document stating she did not marry anyone since 2002. They said they cannot do before 2002 since "the the govt did not have computer records prior to this". Is this correct, should this document be sufficient for the interview? The notorial office said her only other option is they will notarize a sworn statement by her that she is not married, which is simply a notarized word of honor. Is this also acceptable for the consulate? Thanks in advance for any help ! B)

I just joined this great site! I saw somewhere here something about GUZ supposed start processing more K1's faster. Is there any truth to this and does anyone know how fast and by when they will speed up the timeline from P3 to Interview ? Thanks for all your help and good luck LP's & LG's ! ! !