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USCONGUZ answered this question yesterday. 224721[/snapback] If your talking about this answer by GUZ, Today, 08:36 AM Post #2 Junior Member Group: GUZ Posts: 138 Joined: 14-October 05 Member No.: 2121 If a consular officer decides to issue a K visa, all that is required to extend the validity of the I-129 petition is the signature of the consular officer. There is a stamp we use that notes the date the petition was extended, the date the extension ends, and which has a space for the officer to sign. The stamp and signature are placed on the front of the I-129. The extension normally lasts 6 months. This post has been edited by USCONGUZ: Today, 08:36 AM How is this answering my question? "If a consular officer decides to issue a K visa then it would be stamped for extension". No one has decided to issue us a k visa so how can the petition be extended? 224726[/snapback] Consular officers know it takes more than four months from approval to interview, so unless they are not going to grant the visa, they extend the petition automatically. If they didn't do this, nobody from China would ever get a K1 visa. 224729[/snapback] ok thx much!

USCONGUZ answered this question yesterday. 224721[/snapback] If your talking about this answer by GUZ, Today, 08:36 AM Post #2 Junior Member Group: GUZ Posts: 138 Joined: 14-October 05 Member No.: 2121 If a consular officer decides to issue a K visa, all that is required to extend the validity of the I-129 petition is the signature of the consular officer. There is a stamp we use that notes the date the petition was extended, the date the extension ends, and which has a space for the officer to sign. The stamp and signature are placed on the front of the I-129. The extension normally lasts 6 months. This post has been edited by USCONGUZ: Today, 08:36 AM How is this answering my question? "If a consular officer decides to issue a K visa then it would be stamped for extension". No one has decided to issue us a k visa so how can the petition be extended?

Ok I've seen some discussion about the possibility that the I-129F could expire. We are at 7 months now since our petition was approved. Is there anything I need to do to make sure that it doesn't expire? Do I need to put this question to the GUZ speaks forum?

congrats!

Yep I agree. Not a good idea. I would never disclose my personal info to anyone until I know I wanted to spend my life with her. Ok how did my font just turn blue?

I have mixed feelings about it. I hate to see those on CFL being delayed. But at the same time, I would prefer to see criminal background checks done on the USC to help prevent some of the scum bags out there bringing anyone over here to abuse and treat like an animal. The beneficiary deserves to know if the man she plans on spending her life with has any extensive criminal records. 223991[/snapback] I agree, but I did some reading on the law. Supposedly, an American man has to disclose his background and other personal information when he simply says "Hi" for the first time to each and every woman. I understand if they are getting married or applying for a visa. But not for simply saying Hi. How many woman does a man talk to online before he meets 'the one'? I believe he has to disclose his info to each and every one. Again, I agree something has to be done. But IMBRA goes way too far. 223994[/snapback] Just for saying "Hi"? wow, what nutjob came up with that idea? Ok then I guess avoiding all of those type of websites would be best. I would assume places like match.com and other dating sites are safe from this law. You would think that nothing has to be disclosed until you were getting ready to file. Anyway how the hell are they gonna stop someone from saying "hello"?

I have mixed feelings about it. I hate to see those on CFL being delayed. But at the same time, I would prefer to see criminal background checks done on the USC to help prevent some of the scum bags out there bringing anyone over here to abuse and treat like an animal. The beneficiary deserves to know if the man she plans on spending her life with has any extensive criminal records. Way too many wack-jobs around.

Congrats!

Your first answer from Tony was correct but complicated by the "if". The child of a US Citizen is a US Citizen. However, there are always and varied complications with establishing parental rights when a child is born out of wedlock. These complications are multiplied by parents not living together in the same country and with different citizenship. I expect you will be happier avoiding these complications by obtaining the visa before the birth of an out of wedlock child. If she's already pregnant and gives birth in China, you'll have no choice but to deal with the complications including establishing fatherhood to the satisfaction of all appropriate government entities. 223595[/snapback] Good point Pushbrk. We don't plan on having child until she is in USA. But I was just curious and wanted some info. Thx again for the replys from everyone.

You mean I have to believe in Santa in order to get P4?

I will be in China during my fiance's interview. Nothing in this World will prevent me. I think by me being there, it will give her more confidence.

Congrats!

David are you saying I shouldn't be calling DOS every 15min?

Thank you Frank and everyone else for your input!

Ok that is 2 different answers. Tonado says the child is automatically a USC and Hunter says it would be a Chinese citizen. 223429[/snapback] The child does not become a US citizen automatically. Be aware- You must register the birth with GUZ and state your intent to have the child be considered a USC. You will then be able to able to obtain a US passport and the child can enter the United States as a citizen. The child is automatically a Chinese citizen. Failure to register the birth with GUZ would mean that you would then be required to obtain an immigrant visa for them. They would be elligible for one to be issued immediately, but still this is only a visa. 223460[/snapback] Thx C4Racer............I think I am beginning to understand much more clear now.

Yes, one of many. And to think we are depending on the US gov to do a name check on a chinese. God help us!

I thought my fiance had the most common name in China.

I renewed my passport in September, 2005. I did it through the mail, including mailing my old passport in. The old one was returned with two holes punched in the scannable portion and a "Cancelled" stamp across my signature. I would make a notarized copy anyway, in case it gets lost in the mail. 223425[/snapback] Thx much for the info. How long did it take for the new passport to show up? 223434[/snapback] You decide if you pay for expedited service and overnight shipping. I wasn't in the biggest of hurries but I did pay for expedited service and regular mailing. I just googled "passport renewal" Go here: http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/renew/renew_833.html 223444[/snapback] Thx pushbrk

i'm sorry. I didn't realize you were K3. I think GUZ can still request a 2nd name check.

Sounds to me your case is in the "name check" process. Nothing you can do except call DOS for the status and sit back and wait.

Seems to me that it doesn't matter what DHS or DOS have to say about the petitioner. If the VO is having a bad day, your screwed.

I renewed my passport in September, 2005. I did it through the mail, including mailing my old passport in. The old one was returned with two holes punched in the scannable portion and a "Cancelled" stamp across my signature. I would make a notarized copy anyway, in case it gets lost in the mail. 223425[/snapback] Thx much for the info. How long did it take for the new passport to show up?

Ok that is 2 different answers. Tonado says the child is automatically a USC and Hunter says it would be a Chinese citizen.

So I assume I don't get to keep my old passport. 223422[/snapback] Several years ago when I renewed my passport, they also gave me back my old passport. 223423[/snapback] That's good. I think having my fiance give the SO my passport with all the proof of my China trips has a stronger effect then just a notorized paper copy. Hopefully she will get the interview this year before it expires.

So I assume I don't get to keep my old passport.