Derek & Yun

Thanks for all you reply. The guy at the UPS Store wouldn't notarize the new form, even after I'd request him to do so. Pfft. He wouldn't because there's no spaces where he can stamp it. Anyhow, I went ahead and fill out the old I-134 form which I had on my computer previously and got it notarized.

My mother-in-law will have her interview for a tourist visa soon and was wondering if the new I-134 form (10/30/08) doesn't require it to be notarized. http://www.uscis.gov.../i-134instr.pdf Execution of Affidavit: "...It is not necessary to sign form I-134 in front of a notary, nor have your signature notarized after you sign it" So my questions is, does GUZ still requires the I-134 to be notarized? Thanks.

You should receive NOA for both of them any day now since our dates are off by 5 days.

Congratulation Charles! Very happy for you that you and your wife will share your lives together in the US. *BIG 5-FIVE*

OK - You can NOW file a K-3, but I'd front load that packet with the kitchen sink. Since you used an attorney and that got you no where, why not do some self study here and at visajourney.com, see what you can learn ? Warmest Regards.. Yup.. That's what we did. First time, we got a white slip for our K1. Got married. Came back to the US. Sent a letter to USCIS to cancel our K1. Applied for K3 with the kitchen sink along with what we believed that caused the denial. And passed the interview later.

Passed.. Will provide more details in the coming days when we're back in the US.

Thanks. The blue slip was for a statement of our relationship, a statement of my previous and the divorce decree. My blue slip Also, can anyone recommend a good competent attorney in GUZ that is reasonably priced? Derek, PM smilingasia as she can give you a choice of attorneys. Basically you will have to make a quick trip to GZ and go to the consulate and make a lot of noise. Sometimes this works and sometimes it does not. As far as an attorney, I did not get one and I did not go to GZ. And here I sit. DO NOT listen to the DOS!!!!!!!!! They make everything sound like it is so simple. "Yeah, you can get married and do the K3. You can wait a month for the case to be returned to the USCIS." This is all hogwash Derek. Bottom line, GZ has ruled. In a couple of weeks there will be nothing you or anyone can do about it except wait. GZ likes to play Dr. Phil. They do this to a certain number of K1s especially the ones who have had recent divorces and/or multiple marriages. Basically they want to see if you and your fiancee will last. Contacting Senators and Congressmen will do you no good also so don't waste your time. As I said, you only chance to try and get this resolved quickly (if possible) is to get a lawyer in GZ and go there and make noise. Yes it is expensive but remember, GZ wants to see how far you will go for your fiancee. Thanks.. I'm planning to fly over next week to attend ACH. As for the attorney, can someone recommend one in Guangzhou who is a bit inexpensive than Peter Paget? Thanks!

Thanks. The blue slip was for a statement of our relationship, a statement of my previous and the divorce decree. My blue slip Also, can anyone recommend a good competent attorney in GUZ that is reasonably priced?

No.. Just on the letter that my SO got, it says that based on the information I provided thus far, they do not believe my SO and I have a bonafide relationship. That my case will be returning to USCIS and they do not have further information for me if I wish to contact them in the future. All questions should be directed to USCIS once it's returned...................... As for the cost of a lawyer, I'm not sure yet. I contacted Peter Paget's firm and his assistant by the name of Tim gave my SO a quote of $1000 just for them to inquire to GUZ about this denial and have it stay in GUZ for the time being. My SO also talked to several 001 members and they suggested that we shouldn't waste money on a lawyer because it's no help. Just find out the reason of this revocation, then get marry in China and apply for K-3. DOS also told me this morning when I contacted them that I should wait about a month for the case to be returned to USCIC so I can dispute the revocation. DOS does not have any further information on the reason for the revocation.

Thanks for all for your help and support. I don't know at this point. I called DOS on the drive to work and they couldn't provide me with any answer to why my case was revoked and will be returning to USCIS. I guess I'll send a fax to GUZ and ask them if they can provide me with further info. Thanks again.

Thanks chilton. Which attorney did you use in GZ and how much did it costs?

Well.. It's 2:30AM PDT and I'm sooo mixed with emotions.. Pissed off and sad.. My fiancee turned in the documents needed for the overcome on monday and today she got her results. And guess what? K-1 visa denied. They're sending the case back to USCIS. This is such BS! Really. We do have a bonafide relationship! In 4 hours I have to go to work. I'm sleepy and tired. What's else is there for us to do? 1 year+ and still we're not able to be together. No second overcome or anything. We thought we'll pass 100% since there's no other thing they can ask for. Well we're partly right. They didnt ask for anything else. Can anyone give me some advise on what to do now? Thanks.

Did you ever call DOS? Is it possible that NVC had sent your file to GUZ a long time ago? Yes I called DOS. The lady i spoke to said NVC aand DOS share the same system. No case found.

Sigh.. It's 90 days now and it's still not at NVC. I just got a letter from my senator yesterday which enclosed a copy of the response from NVC. Anyhow, they said that they still dont have it and it "may be" lost in the mail. I mean come on, I have to wait 90 days just to know that it's lost? Geez. CSC and NVC Thank you! Well, today I express mail a letter to the USCIS Ombudsmen to complain and ask them to help me resolve my predicament. I also faxed NVC a copy of my NOA2. I'll just wait and see what happens. Should I resubmit my I-129F application? Can someone who is/was in the same boat as I am give me some advice? Thanks in advance.

I'm not quite sure where exactly is my case. I also called DOS and they were no help at all. Normal canned response about no record of my case, call CIS to find out where it is, and call back 90 days from day of approval.

I tried emailing that address about a month ago and got a reply saying that CSC does not accept inquiries from the public any longer. I was able to email them before but I guess not now.

It's been a little more than 2 months now and NVC still havent receive my petition. I've also contacted my senators about 3-4 weeks ago and they have yet review my case. What can I do now?

I'm not sure. But I am the few unlucky ones. My I-129F petition was approved and forwarded to NVC on July 25, 2006. I have yet got an answer from NVC if they receive my petition or not. Everytime I call, I would get an answer saying that they have not receive my petition and I should wait 90 days. I've never gotten anyone from NVC saying that my case is under administrative review. I rather get that than the normal "we do not have any record of your case" answer. I've sent "Privacy Release Form" to my two senators (Boxer and Feinstein) and they have yet to review my case.

I guess I'm just unlucky. I email them and it takes them more than a week to reply.

Yup. That's what I thought too. I even told her that it shouldn't have gone to GUZ and is she positive. She says ALL I129-F will go directly to the embassy. Yeah right. She doesnt know what she's talking about I guess.

Hi. I'm so frustrated. My I-129F was approved on July 25 and I recieved my NOA2 a couple days later. It's been a month and 5 days now and they (NVC) have not receive my records. I've been calling every week and they would tell me to wait 2 to 4 weeks. Now since it's past a month, they tell me that I should give them up to 90 days. What's going on? I tried calling CIS and a woman says that all I-129F are sent directly to the embassy. I'm been trolling on the boards for quite awhile and never saw this happening. But I gave it a shot and called GUZ. Only to my disappointment that they couldnt help me since I dont have a GUZ#. Now I called CIS again and spoke an immigration officer. He dispatched an email to CSC and try to figure out what's going on with my application and told me I should wait another 30 days. So far, I called NVC a dozen times, CIS half of that, and GUZ once. What can I do now? Just wait 90 days??!? I've been waiting since early March. Thanks in advance.

Ron, I would do no good at this time to contact them for an inquiry yet. CSC is only working on March 06, I-129F at this time of writing. Because your petition is not past the 30 days posting of March 06, you are still considered within the time frame of CSC. Your reps will not look into the case yet for you, because your case is still within the time frame. As soon as you are beyond the time frame of 30 days, then they can make an inquiry on your behalf if you so choose, or for a different reason now. Now if you want, download the release papers from their web site (the reps you are wanting to act on your behalf). You fill it out, sign it and fax it to them. Now they will open a file for you and assign you a case number. You are on their books now, and saved yourself a week or so down the road if you need them by doing this ahead of time. They should post (mail) you a confirmation of this taking place. Just be sure on the papers you fax to them that you tell them you just want to open a file, not have them inquire for you yet. Give them your CSC recipt #, benificary name, and A# if assigned yet. All the other information from you will be on the release paper you will sign. 233548[/snapback] Thanks, Mike I'm not doing anything at this time. I was only fishing for comments. 233567[/snapback] You should be getting it soon. Alot of approvals this week for CSC. I got mine today. Receipt Number: WAC################### Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) Current Status: This case has been approved. On July 25, 2006, an approval notice was mailed. If 30 days have passed and you have not received this notice, you may wish to verify or update your address. To update your address, please speak to an Immigration Information Officer during business hours.

I ran across this post on VJ: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=18653

congrats!!!! hopefully it'll take 7 months for me too! fingers crossed.

Thanks.. But does working for the communist party considered as being affiliated with them? Form DS-230 Question 30C An alien who seeks to enter the United States to engage in espionage, sabotage, export control violations, terrorist activities, the overthrow of the Government of the United States or other unlawful activity; who is a member of or affiliated with the Communist or other totalitarian party; who participated in Nazi persecutions or genocide; who has engaged in genocide; or who is a member or representative of a terrorist organization as currently designated by the U.S. Secretary of State. 197557[/snapback] I don't see employment classifying her as Affiliated. Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary Main Entry: 1af¡¤fil¡¤i¡¤ate Pronunciation: &-'fi-lE-"At Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -at¡¤ed; -at¡¤ing Etymology: Medieval Latin affiliatus, past participle of affiliare to adopt as a son, from Latin ad- + filius son -- more at FEMININE transitive senses 1 a : to bring or receive into close connection as a member or branch b : to associate as a member <affiliates herself with the local club> 197562[/snapback] 6 entries found for affiliate. af·fil·i·ate ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-fl-t) v. af·fil·i·at·ed, af·fil·i·at·ing, af·fil·i·ates v. tr. To adopt or accept as a member, subordinate associate, or branch: The HMO affiliated the clinics last year. To associate (oneself) as a subordinate, subsidiary, employee, or member: affiliated herself with a new law firm. To assign the origin of. I'm still unsure.. I posted in Guangzhou speaks forum and waiting for a reply. Thanks.