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thank you rogerinca,
Hope to see you guys in the Sacto area this year! Take Care.
CG
If you are married on Dec 31 of a year, you can file as married. You need an ITIN (Taxpayer Identification number), assuming he doesn't have an SSN. You can file an amended return up to 3 years later.
It will lower the amount of tax you pay, and be usable as relationship evidence.
Yes CG, my wife and I were married late in the year of 2006. I added her to my 2006 Form 1040 filing, and at the same time ordered her ITIN. I have used these tax filings (2006,2007, and now 2008) as evidence of relationship, both at interview time in GZ, and now as I file for AOS.
As Randy says, filing as married, will most likely give you a better tax break than that of a single status person.
Although, since you are a DCF, this will not be so much of an issue for you guys.
BTW, I just answered your other post in the Contacts Forum, which you placed last week on the 8th. We hope to hook up with you two upon your return to the Sacto area !!
Again, best wishes to you and your guy !!!
Rog
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Hi Missingyou,
Thanks for the info. I'm surprised and delighted to know someone who was in the same boat. I'm a female American married to a Chinese Citizen. I think our interview date will take place in May sometime. I was wondering, could you tell me what your husband's interview was like? My hubby and I are a bit worried. first, he was in the army for two years as a soldier. SEcondly, he was part of the CCP for one year (now he isn't since he hasn't paid his monthly dues). Was your husband part of the CCP at any point? Also, what were his interview questions like? Thanks in advance!
CG
I was married in October 2007 but filed as single for that year and while my case was still pending with USCIS. I've went to GUZ-ACH in Feb 2008 questioning if my marital status on my tax return raise red flags due to seemingly I denied that I was already married, GUZ said that they don't care about that.
My hus is now in US, but we are still waiting for EAD's approval, so hopefully he can get aprroved by end of this month, so we can get him SSN and file as married w/ his SSN#.
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Hi,
I'm very inexperienced when it comes to filing taxes. I was married in China to my husband October 2008, and I think my mom's tax guy filed me as single for 2008. She said it would be okay since I was married the later half of the year and that it wouldn't affect the filing. I was wondering if it would matter to the VO's in Guangzhou?
I know I should be more aware of tax stuff (part of being a grown up - I know) but I'm not. Can anyone help answer this? I was made aware of this problem through a recent post on CFL, much of which I had no idea what they meant. Advice please. thanks.
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thanks for the information!
hi all,
this is the actual letter from GZ's appointment letter, you may found some mistyped words due to no scanner at home. my wife spent an hour typing this on her computer and sends it to me, awwwwwww.
APPOINTMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICANTS
The Consulate is ready to proceed with your immigrant visa application by granting you (and your derivatives) an interview .On the basis you have all documents needed in connection with your application for an immigrant visa ,an appointment has been scheduled for you to come to the office on the date specified in the attached letter .If any applicant cannot keep the appointment ,notify the Consulate immediately.
As noted on the medical examination instructions,applicants will be asked to bring certain documents at the time of the medical exam.You must have an English translation of all Chinese documents.If your application is incomplete,U.S. law will not permit a consular officer to give you a visa,although you will be able to return at a later date tosubmit missing items .In addition,be sure your name ane pertinent information is correct on all forms.
Submit these items during your medical exam:
*Form DS-2053 and associated worksheets (Medical exam forms).Every applicant must have a medical exam,regardless of age .These forms will be completed by the panel physician during the exam.
*Valid passport,4 passport photos,and a photocopy of passport's personal information pages.Each applicant must have a passport that will be valid for at least 8 months beyond the visa issuance date.
*Form DS-230 part II
*Form GIV-24 Family Composition Sheet.
*Notarial Bith Certificate
*Notaria Unmarried Statement (if applicable).Only males 22 or older,and females 20 or older need to submit this document. This certificate is only valid for one year.
*Notaria Marriage Certificate
*Notaria Divorce/Death Certificate proving dissolution of all pervious marriages.
*Notaria Police Certificate.Applicants aged 16 or older must submit this form for all countries in which the applicant has resided for one year or more and wherever the applicant has been living for six months prior to the interview since attaining the age of 16.Pplice certificates are only walid for one year.
*For applicants 17 years old or younger,document showing that the principal applicant has legal custody of the child ,or a notarized statement form the parent who has custody giving permission for the child to immigrate to the U.S.Only children with divorced parents need to submit this document.
*Adoption certificates (if applicable)
*Court records of any legal violations
Submit these items during your interview:
*Evidence of support.The petitioner and any co-sponsor must submit:
a.)An original,signed I-864 Affidavit of support form for each applicant. For example, if you and your children were beneficiaries of different Form I-130 family-based petitions,each will need an original affidavit of support and accompanying documentation.However,derivatives of a visa applicant can submit photocopies of the original form I-864,as long as these derivatives are immigrating at the same time as the principle immigrant or within six months of the time he or she immigrates to the United States.(If your petitioner already submitted an I-864 form(s) to the National Visa Center,you typically do not need to provide another one at the interview.)
b.)The most recent year's tax returns. For example,if the I-864 form was signed in 2007,bring the sponsor's 2006 tax returns.In addition, if the sponsor has filed a new tax return before the interview,an officer may ask you to submit a copy of these tax returns as well.We recommend bringing copies of tax returns from the three most recent tax years to the interview
c.)Evidence of current employment,remittance receipts,bank records,etc.
*Proof of relationship between applicant(s) and petitioner.In proving a blood relationship ,photos of the petitioner and all applicants taken together,from both before the petitioner went to the United States and any visits since that time,are the strongest evidence.Identify,in English,any person taken in group photos. You can also provide phone records and letters.Calling cards,without an itemized list of calls made using the cards,will not be accepted.
*If this is not your first marriage,please bring in documents containing the following information for your interview:your ex-spouse's name,date of birth,social security number (if applicable),last known address and telephone number.
*Applicants who have worked in technical fields should bring a detailed resume, in both Chinese and English,which should include the applicant's professional and educational history.In many cases,simply listing employers and job titles will be insufficient. The resume will include a complete list of all employers,all specific job responsibilities and projects,and the titles,descriptions and dates of all publications.
*Applicants who have traveled to the United States and applied for visa extension(s) should bring copies of extension application(s) and approval notice(s).
*Any previous expired or cancelled passport(s) for each applicant,
*Provide photos of applicants taken together for the duration of the relationship (if there is more than one applicant).
*If a stepparent is your petitioner,you must show evidence of your relationship to the stepparent and /or the relationship between your stepparent and your birthparent.
*Receipts for money orders the petitioner has sent the applicants from the United States .
*Documents listing applicants and the petitioner including land deeds,old household registers,and school records
Fees
Applicant should prepare to pay (in cash) the immigrant Visa Processing Fee.The current fee is $400 per person,which includes a $45 surcharge.IV applicants who previously paid the IV application fee visa National Visa Center will not be charged an additional application fee.Each person immigrating,regardless of age, requires a separate visa and must each pay this fee.If a person is found ineligible to receive a visa,the processing fee cannot be refunded.
No guarantee
The Consulate cannot guarantee any applicant will receive a visa .Desisions are based on many factors.Even if the Consulate determines you are eligible for a visa, issuance can be delayed for a variety of reasons.You are STRONGLY ADVISED against giving up your job ,disposing of property,or buying plane tickets until you actually receive your visa.
Should the Consulate approve your visa,you will receive instruction regarding procedures for picking up your visa,which may include an additional small delivery fee. In most cases,the visa will be ready within three business days.An immigrant visa is usually valid for a maximum of six months from the date of issuance.You must travel and apply for admission to the United States within that six-month period.
Potential cancellation of application
If you miss your scheduled interview date (see appointment letter),you must contact the Consulate,by letter or email,to reschedule.Section 203(e) of the immigration and Nationality Act requires each intending immigrant to pursue his or her application within one year of each requested action. Failure to do so will cancel your application.
Interview Date
During the medical exam, a packet will be compiled.On the day of your interview,bring this packet, any necessary documents you did not bring during your medical exam,and any and all potential evidence proving the applicant(s) relationship to each other (as applicable) as well as the petitioner.All Chinese documents must be translated into English.Again, if you are missing any of your documents,U.S. law will not permit the Consulate to issue you a visa,although you will be able to return at a later date to submit missing documents.
(Rev:02/08)
ps(1): my wife is on CR-1
ps(2): i added bullets, bolded text, no texts were changed
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Hi, we did our wedding photos in Nanchang, Jiangxi. We went through a smaller company. We were taken to an ancient village "Anyi" and spent 7 hours with three wardrobe and make up changes. The total was 1200RMB and we got to keep all our photos and get 24 photoshopped free. Many larger wedding photo stores will charge at least 1400-1600RMB for leaving the studio and going outside to shoot.
My intended has now shown me studio wedding photo brochures. She has her heart set on getting these in China before we come to the US to be married. She says that the US photos and the Chinese photos are different (don't they think all things are different?). Has anyone had wedding photos taken in China? What is the cost? What is the setup? I don't want the photographer to see the American coming and get greedy and take advantage of the situation.
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Hi, thank you.
21a has to do with IMMIGRATING at the same time, your spouse is a US citizen so this does not apply so "None"
21b has to do with a spouse or child that will be IMMIGRATING at a later time, "none" or N/A
22 No need to list an occupation.
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Hello,
Thanks in advance for your help. I've got questions on the DS 230 Part I form. Here we go:
21a. Person named in 14 and 19 who will accompany you to the United States now.
I'm applying for my husband so I am named in 14, and we don't have any kids. Is this question asking if I will accompany my husband to the US at the same time? At this point in time, I do not know if I will go with him to the US at the same time or before him. Should I put "none"?
21b. Person named in 14 and 19 who will follow you to the United States at a later date.
I will definitely not go after my husband. If anything, I will leave for the US before him. Should I put "none"?
22. In what occupation do you intend to work in the United States?
When he arrives in the US, we will probably go to a government funded community center that helps immigrants polish their resumes, interview skills, and find jobs. We don't know how to answer this because he hasn't found a job in the US yet, and his English is basic. That's why we'll go visit the community center first thing. Is it better to put an occupation? Or can we state that we'll attend the community center to find a job? I know it doesn't answer the question directly, but I don't know what to put. Any suggestions?
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thank you davidzixuan. Going through all the ccp posts was exhausting and you've helped to verify what i thought was correct.
Hi, I'm hoping you could give me a little advice because you seem very knowledgeable on the visa process. I noticed in this original post that one of the red flags was the "communist party membership" and my husband was part of this to earn more in his salary. He has not paid the membership fees for over a year now and the idea is that he will get a letter from the party secretary to show he isn't part of the party anymore (if he doesn't pay more than 3 months, then he's automatically out of the party). He's been reading a lot of chinese visa forums and many people have said that because they were part of the CP, they were given white slips. This has happened with more frequency since Oct. 2008. Prior to that, most people were able to get pink even if they were part of the CP. Have you heard anything about this? I'm a little worried about this and any info. would be helpful since I haven't read too many things about VO's asking about this during interviews. Thanks.
I think the only time you will face this in a document is when the DS-230 Part II is filled out... it will ask the question about "affiliation" with the party. You'll have to decide how best to honestly answer that. If you can answer NO, do so...
The other time it might come up is if the VO asks if you are a "member"... again, you'll have to decide what is the honest answer to this. If it is "NO"... answer as so and don't provide more info unless asked....
A member once answered and then provided more info which made the VO realize that they were in fact circumstances which could be still active membership... Just answer the questions factual and briefly and let the VO ask for more info as needed...
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thanks, this letter shouldn't be too difficult, from what he's read on 001, i'm crossing my fingers that it's easy, but when is it ever easy in China, right? hehehehe.
From what we've read here on CFL, about CCP membership -
at the interview, when asked that question, the VO is expecting a yes or no answer.
Several members here have answered NOT ANY LONGER, and a coupla times, their lass was allowed to elaborate in the interview for this question. Specifically, they stated 'not since XX-XX-2007, and here's some 9FAM rules about the timing of CCP membership (handing over the regs to the VO)'.
If your man can get this letter, a possible answer MIGHT BE, at the interview - 'No, not since xx-xx-2007, and here is the letter that proves I am no longer a member'.
Good Luck, just remember 001 'stuff' can be crazy, sometimes.
IIRC, this 'ccp question' is asked twice - once by a screener early in the day, and again by the VO during the interview.
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thanks!
Hi, I just read your post and my hubby was a ccp member - not anymore. on the DS230 question 30, it says "who is a member of or affiliated with the Communist or other totalitarian party". Because he is not affiliated with them anymore, does this mean I can check the "no" box? I'm sorry, it's difficult for me to understand the wording. thanks.
The letter Steve prepared meets the full and complete rules for the exception to be applied and the VO has full authority to make a determination on this issue, the unfortunate part is the VO will do whatever they please and could always request a waiver based on a whim or whether the coffee tastes good that morning.
I can’t fully agree with Don because the question does come up in writing on the many of the immigration forms and the VO has the opportunity to be fully aware of this at the interview:
.....DS-230 Part II Question 30 item C
.....Supplemental Form GNI-2 Item C
.....I-485 Part 3 Question 6 (used for AOS)
The question must be answered truthfully as the repercussions of a lie are extreme, on the DS-230 the wording is so mangled you almost need an interpreter or lawyer to understand the question. I’d say let the VO explain the question because it is so very confusing and uses complex grammar and punctuation which is well beyond most native born Americans, much less a Chinese national.
My feeling is that a CR1 may be able to answer this truthfully "no" and if not questioned at the interview then they have avoided the issue for good; only K# will do the I-485 where the wording is "have you ever been..." which is more inescapable...
but realize at the interview, they can ask if one has "ever" been a member... which would probably be followed up with, "when" did you quit? I think it is a five year window... if less than five years ago, then they can deny the visa and force one into the waiver process.
I agree, the CR-1 who has left the CCP can answer no, but needs to be careful about the questions asked. Remember some jobs that will show up are known to require CCP membership.
Above all be cautious about not telling the truth as they are extremely unforgiving.
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Hi, I just read your post and my hubby was a ccp member - not anymore. on the DS230 question 30, it says "who is a member of or affiliated with the Communist or other totalitarian party". Because he is not affiliated with them anymore, does this mean I can check the "no" box? I'm sorry, it's difficult for me to understand the wording. thanks.
The letter Steve prepared meets the full and complete rules for the exception to be applied and the VO has full authority to make a determination on this issue, the unfortunate part is the VO will do whatever they please and could always request a waiver based on a whim or whether the coffee tastes good that morning.
I can’t fully agree with Don because the question does come up in writing on the many of the immigration forms and the VO has the opportunity to be fully aware of this at the interview:
.....DS-230 Part II Question 30 item C
.....Supplemental Form GNI-2 Item C
.....I-485 Part 3 Question 6 (used for AOS)
The question must be answered truthfully as the repercussions of a lie are extreme, on the DS-230 the wording is so mangled you almost need an interpreter or lawyer to understand the question. I’d say let the VO explain the question because it is so very confusing and uses complex grammar and punctuation which is well beyond most native born Americans, much less a Chinese national.
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hello, thanks for your reply. I think they will ask this because he works at a university ( i guess it is common for office workers and teachers to be a part of the ccp) and was in the army for 2 years. Also, he has been on 001, and many people who did the interview said they were asked whether or not they were part of the ccp. Those that were asked waited 15 days to a year to get their blue slip approved to a pink one.
Hi Sebastian, I was wondering. If my husband was part of the CPP, and isn't anymore, do you think it would be okay if he brought in a letter from a party secretary saying that he is no longer part of this organization? He hasn't paid his monthly fees in over a year and he says it should be enough to kick him out. Do you have any advice? thanks.
1. beneficiary is communist party membership
2. beneficiary was combatant against the usa in a recognized armed conflict
3. beneficiary found to be a member of a known visa fraud ring in china
The letter is somewhat meaningless since the regulations state something about not being a member for 5 years.... so if it's less than that, you've not proven anything really...
The best course is to not say more than is asked.... answer the docuements and questions as honestly and briefly as possible. Let them ask more as needed.
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The letter may be necessary once denied to help in the waiver process... I'm saying that it's not going to help prove a reason to issue a visa at the interview; it may help issue the visa about a year after processing a waiver.
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Hi there, thanks for the reply. We already recieved our P3 packet last week. I wonder, would it be okay to send the letter stating he is not in the communist party anymore along with this packet? He seems to think it is not so difficult to get this letter.
Hi Sebastian, I was wondering. If my husband was part of the CPP, and isn't anymore, do you think it would be okay if he brought in a letter from a party secretary saying that he is no longer part of this organization? He hasn't paid his monthly fees in over a year and he says it should be enough to kick him out. Do you have any advice? thanks.
1. beneficiary is communist party membership
2. beneficiary was combatant against the usa in a recognized armed conflict
3. beneficiary found to be a member of a known visa fraud ring in china
If you have not yet filed your petition with the USCIS you could try presenting evidence with the petition to have the USCIS approve the case with full knowledge of the CCP membership. Supposedly, this removes GUZ from the CCP question.
Getting a letter from the party saying he is no longer a member might be extremely difficult, if not impossible, and getting the Notary office to translate that letter is even more difficult.
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Hi Sebastian, I was wondering. If my husband was part of the CPP, and isn't anymore, do you think it would be okay if he brought in a letter from a party secretary saying that he is no longer part of this organization? He hasn't paid his monthly fees in over a year and he says it should be enough to kick him out. Do you have any advice? thanks.
1. beneficiary is communist party membership
2. beneficiary was combatant against the usa in a recognized armed conflict
3. beneficiary found to be a member of a known visa fraud ring in china
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Hi, I'm hoping you could give me a little advice because you seem very knowledgeable on the visa process. I noticed in this original post that one of the red flags was the "communist party membership" and my husband was part of this to earn more in his salary. He has not paid the membership fees for over a year now and the idea is that he will get a letter from the party secretary to show he isn't part of the party anymore (if he doesn't pay more than 3 months, then he's automatically out of the party). He's been reading a lot of chinese visa forums and many people have said that because they were part of the CP, they were given white slips. This has happened with more frequency since Oct. 2008. Prior to that, most people were able to get pink even if they were part of the CP. Have you heard anything about this? I'm a little worried about this and any info. would be helpful since I haven't read too many things about VO's asking about this during interviews. Thanks.
I hate to bring this up and don't want to put salt in anyoneswound but,
I'm not trying to start a pi$$in contest but, some folks got pink
and had only known there other half a few weeks.
This is true, but with whites slips basically skyrocketing I believe what could have been overlooked in the past is now being scrutinized through a microscope. We also don't know where this new directive could be coming from, but I doubt GUZ is acting on their own. It is probably a mixture of new directives sent from DOS based on the recent case ruling and from the station head because GUZ has a bad face with DOS now.
This list is quite good. The best way to deal with any and all red flags is to front load your application. Remember the rules the VO must live by, they can only use any evidence not available to USCIS to deny. This means if you think you have a red flag, provide it and an explanation to USCIS and your app gets to GUZ, then they can not use that against you and your spouse/fiancee. This still doesn't guarantee getting the visa, but success should be a little easier.
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thank you!
As a DCFer, I would prepare an individual folder with all domicile info. I recommend the same with financials, so that the SO does not have to understand the exact form the VO wants; just hand over the financials or the domicile folder and let the VO review/take what they want.
Besides the items you listed for domicile proof:
- any bills addressed to the address
- landlord or lease showing you will live there (or do maintain it)
- emails to people in the US showing discussion of returning to US to residence
- Anything which suggests your time in china was 'temporary'.
From the employer; just an employment letter should do... How long you have worked there, permanent/full time position, salary amount, etc...
This employer letter usually belongs more with the financials... but I would make a copy for domicile.
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Hello,
As far as I can understand, the evidence I have for domicile are:
-current driver's license
-bank statement with 2000 dollars (don't know if this is enough?)
-permanent mailing address
I don't know if the above is enough to prove domicile, so I will be looking for a job.
I am trying to find out: if a company in the US hires me, what should the letter they write on my behalf consist of? How does the US Consulate check this? Do they take the time to call the company? Cause if our significant other hands our documents over to the vo during the interview, don't they just look briefly over things? If anyone knows, it would be great. Thank you in advance! -
thanks for your help guys. just want to point out, I'm actually a female. Ｉ ｔｈｉｎｋ ｉ＇ｌｌ ｈａｖｅ ｏｔｈｅｒ ｑｕｅｓｔｉｏｎｓ ｆｏｒ ｙｏｕ ａｌｌ ｌａｔｅｒ ｏｎ， ｂｕｔ ｆｏｒ ｎｏｗ ， Ｉ appreciate all of your help and thank you again.
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hello, thank you so much for your information. My concern is that my mother filed me under her name. It must have been as a dependent. I am over 24. I do not think I made over 3000 dollars last year cause I was a volunteer for 8 months in Scotland before I took a job in China as an English teacher for 4 months, making equivalent of 500 dollars a month.
I've been really confused with getting the tax documents in order and domicile, thanks for helping. I have filed the petition already but just wanted a head start on the P3 so I don't waste any time in the future.
If you have any other advice to give, I would be appreciative.
1) Copy of US driver's License, IRS return, bank statement showing recent deposits into a US bank, bills and mail sent to your US address. Records of your visits home also can indicate that your living in China was of a "temporary" nature.
2) US citizen who filed the I-130 MUST be primary sponsor, your mother can be a Joint sponsor Joint sponsors also provide an I-864.
3) You are confusing "Dependent" a parent can only claim a child as a dependent up to a set age (either under age 19 or a full-time student under age 24). Did your mother claim you as dependent of simply filed your return for you? If your income exceeded $3000 or so she may have not been able to claim you anyway. Best practice for persons livin abroad is to file IRS returns every year even if income falls below the minimum, US citizens are exempt from paying tax on foreign income, but are not exempt from filing returns.
Keep in mind I-864 is needed at the time of interview, not at the time of filing of a petition.
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Hello, Happy Thanksgiving everybody!
I have some questions regarding the I-864 and establishing domicile:
1) I don't think I have enough information to show domicile. I have only bank statements ($1-200 in the account) and do get mail periodically at my permanent residence back in the US. My question is, what other types of evidence can be used? I do not have a job lined up, nor do I have any property. I didn't vote this year in the elections either. I've been in China as an English teacher the last year and a half, with the exception of going home to visit twice for a month at a time.
2) My mother is going to be my co-sponsor. I do believe she is to fill out the I-864A, correct? Would she be the primary sponsor (since she has the stable job in the US), or am I?
3) My mother filed me under her taxes last year, since I didn't do it and wasn't in the US at the time too. This year she may have to do the same. Will this be a problem since I didn't file my own taxes? On page 8, #25, it says I must provide a "federal individual income tax return". The word "individual" confused me since I'm filed under her.
I think there will be many more questions regarding this form, but for now I hope you can help direct me to the right place or offer some advice. I took a look at the forums and didn't find anything similar. If there is, I must have missed it. thanks. -
Hello, I would like to start a timeline please. I am doing a DCF in Beijing. I met my husband in Nanchang, Oct. 8 2007. I had been working as an English Teacher in Nanchang ever since. We got married October 8, 2008. I turned in the I-130 for my husband November 13th. Thanks.
Check this out... I am updating everything here for now on. That way the update process is way easier. If you have any ideas, let me know. As always, if you want your info added or changed, please let me know here or by PM. Thanks!
http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/images/uscis_estimates.gif
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Hello, just wanted to share with you what happened at the Beijing Embassy recently. I contacted 010 8531 4576 to make an appt. to turn in my I-130. November 13th, I went to the Kerry Centre building which was given on this website: http://beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn/homeland_security.html.
They had moved to a new address: No. 55 An Jia Lou 100600.
Now the ACS and USCIS are combined, so once you turn in your application, you can immediately pay for it. There were only 4 people who signed up to turn in their I-130 that day. the process only took 15 minutes. It took about 15 minutes just to get into the building and through the security check. The offices are located on the 2nd floor. They told me it would take 6-8 months for the process to be completed. Now, I will start the wait.
one more thing, I'm embarrassed to say that I have not found the section where I can start my timeline. Can you please tell me how? thanks.
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Sometime with Guangzhou you get better response with sending a fax. Why don't you try that.
I'm trying to make an appointment to file my I-130 in Beijing though. Are you suggesting I should try and fax guangzhou to make an appt. with them for Beijing? not clear on what you mean, but thanks for the suggestion.
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Hi, you know how things happen on short notice in China? I think they have the mentality of "what's the rush, it'll happen when it happens." This mentality kills me cause I'm a worrier and I like things planned out a couple weeks in advance - especially something so important. It's frustrating, but thank you for letting me know they'll be closed Oct 16/17.
Yes, I do think they purposely put on someone who is so unenthusiastic to dissuade you or possibly lowering your expectations so you won't seem so surprised when you do get a live person. Hee, hee. Okay, you can tell I'm frustrated. The one time I did catch someone on the phone, she did sound like she lacked the energy to talk also. Ah, I'm trying to maintain my calm demeanor, but inside I'm kind of screaming my head off. Thanks again and please let me know if you have any luck.
By "so soon", do you mean that they said you have to make an appointment for a later date? I thought I read somewhere that you just have to call them a week before. Anyway, your problem might be that they're moving or something. All I can come up with from their site is that they were closed on October 13th, and they're going to be closed on the 16th and 17th for moving to a new office. Maybe you can just spend a whole day constantly calling their number.
By the way, I called them earlier today, and I was wondering if they purposely chose a worker with the most bored and unenthusiastic sounding voice possible to record the automated messages.
regarding proof of a bonafide relationship with a CR1
in Consulate Process: P-3 ~ Interview
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Hi all,
I was married in China last October, my husband and I did a DCF. I think we should be able to get an interview sometime in May since we just sent the P3 back to Guangzhou. My question is this: Since I've been living in China with my hubby for most of our relationship (dating and marriage), how else can I prove we keep in touch. It may be a silly question, but I want to make sure I have all my bases covered.
He and I have been living at the campus where I work as a foreign teacher since Oct. 08. Throughout most of our relationship, I was probably gone a total of 3 months because I went home to the US. We used phone cards to talk every night - but I can't get records for those. We didn't use email much and he wrote one letter to me. I have asked the deputy director of the Foreign Teaching Affairs Department to write a letter saying my hubby and I have been living together since Oct 08. Do you think this will be enough evidence? We also have tons of pictures to show also. THanks.