Troy

Hello everyone, I have been on the Candle for Love for awhile and now it seems like fate and destiny as finally found me. So earlier this year I went to the Chinese Consulate website in San Francisco. They have a document section where you can download various documents. Well I recently downloaded Affidavit of a Single Person. The document is in 2 parts the top part is completely in Chinese and the bottom part is completely in English. So I filled out the bottom part got it notarized and then sent it to California Secretary of State for authentication and recently got it back. My question is when I go to the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco do I have to have the top part filled out or will they accept the notarized, authenticated English portion of the form? I don't see why not but I talked to a lawyer and he said that sometimes a Chinese marriage registration office may not accept the Chinese Consulate document. Can anyone confirm ever of hearing that kind of situation? I asking because next month in March I am flying to Wuhan and will be getting married but I want to make sure that I have all the proper documents that will be accepted by marriage registry. Thanks for for time, help, advice and patience. Sincerely, Troy

Thank you everyone for your advice. So I think the first thing I'll do is talk at length with her and her family. Then we will proceed with what is best overall for everyone. Many thanks to everyone who provided information. Troy

Where to begin? Ok so I went through the first 7 or 8 pages in the forum did not see a topic helpful. So I'm from California and I would like to know what are my best options for my sweetheart to join me in USA. 1. Getting a K-1 visa and coming to the states? 2. Getting documents in USA and going to China and get married? Seems like option #2 is very convoluted. I understand the Affidavit of Single or Divorced Status. But do I have to get it notarized and also validated throught the California Secretary of State? Also with my divorce papers do I get them translated in the States or in China? Sorry for questions but I am trying to get things for both options collected so I can basically go either way. But I would appreciate any advice or help so that I get everything I need for my trip to China just in case. Any advice on number of copies to bring would also be nice to know. Many thanks to anyone who can help. Sincerely, Troyg