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thank you I have one more Question, Most likly a dumb one but anyhow My So got her Passport a year ago. She can only get a Chinese passport at this time Correct ??

Hello all I have been reading as many postings as possible and i came across this one reguarding COPY OF TAX RETURNS FY 2000, 2001 AND 2002 WITH OATH OF AUTHENTICITY Could someone please explain oath of Authenticity is and what is needed to do this This is from the AOS stage but i am wondering if it is nessary for my support I-135 prior to our interview?? Right now I just went and had my Tax returns Notarized in the back Of the 1st page but i guess i better make copies Thanks Todd

It stands for "Direct Consular Filing"... when a USC is living overseas, they can file directly to a USCIS overseas office (at a consulate). It is a street term that government agencies do not use, but "do it yourself" communities know. When talking to an agency, one should refer to it as 'filing a I-130' at the consulate. Thank you DavidZixuan You are a wealth of Info

Now remember RLS, this is still a guess (albeit an educated one). Once you think your package has arrived and STAMPED by GUZ, then it's time to call DoS and confirm if your GUZ case # had its status updated to "OPEN" from "LOADED". Let us know next week if your status has changed. Wishing you the best! how do We call DOS? to find out

That first amount applies to CR1 cases (Immigrant Visas); the latter to K# cases (Non Immigrant Visas)... check the sections again and confirm that the visa type is mentioned relative to the amount.. if there is clearly some misinformation there, let me know where it is, to correct it. The K visa fee is actually the $100. You pay the current RMB equivalent. The DS230 mentions only the Immigrant visa fee which is a total of $380. IR1 and CR1 pay the current RMB equivalent. Eventually everybody ends up paying the $380 one way or another but the K visas pay a separate $100 in China. Normally, Immigrant visa fees are paid by the petitioner, in the USA, before the case is shipped to GUZ. DCF filers pay in Country. What is DCF ?

That first amount applies to CR1 cases (Immigrant Visas); the latter to K# cases (Non Immigrant Visas)... check the sections again and confirm that the visa type is mentioned relative to the amount.. if there is clearly some misinformation there, let me know where it is, to correct it. The K visa fee is actually the $100. You pay the current RMB equivalent. The DS230 mentions only the Immigrant visa fee which is a total of $380. IR1 and CR1 pay the current RMB equivalent. Eventually everybody ends up paying the $380 one way or another but the K visas pay a separate $100 in China. Normally, Immigrant visa fees are paid by the petitioner, in the USA, before the case is shipped to GUZ. DCF filers pay in Country. c. Filing at NVC for CR1/CR2: I-864 = $70 USD , paid as Affidavit of Support / Biometric fee. Immigrant visa: CR-1/IR-1 = $380 (3,154 RMB, per visa) , paid as DS-230 fee. Ok I understand now thank you Gentelmen Todd

Thank You RLS for this Info Great news Todd

I have been reviewing the FAQ and they say that the Fee For the DS-230 is $335 when is this to be paid?? I thought that the Visa was 800 RMB Please help Todd

We are waiting for our P3 and i would like to have information on notarial translations what documents? I know that My SO needs to have her Birth cert. Translated into english and noterized. But what other Docs?? Where does the cost come in? She has never been married so we dont have divorce papers to worry about. Thank you Todd B)

RLS I wouldnt bet all the potatos in the field but i bet that your visa is in the same box as mine I think giving it another week and see what happens. I am very eager to get my SO here to as well, and this waiting is painful. But I am very glad to be with you in the wait not as bad knowing your not alone. Todd

What is ACH ??

Ron, No I didnt i am ok with waiting, It has been forever now anyway. Ron, Where are you from? where is Your SO from?

Thanks Guys, I agree! I just see every ones time line and they have it arriving in Guz. Thanks Again Todd

I have been unsuccessful at tracking my visa to Guz I know it left the NVC on the 17th of Oct. But i call NVC to get a waybill #. But they dont seem to have a clue. Then i call the DHL and they tell me they need a way bill Number. What gives??

I got a letter today and i was wondering what it meant. I mean I know what it says, but was wondering how long till P3 packet just curious Thank you all Letter says with in a week this visa will be sent to Guz. And that my SO will soon be recieving her packet with instructions

------------------ I have been told that you will just need 134 for the interview not for the P-3. I have a question along these lines. Are W-2 Ok or is it better to send the entire tax return???

That's my take on it also. Could you please tell me what the overcome was that you go blue slipped. If not i understand Thanks Todd

is there a form for this?? (certificate of single status) If so where may i obtain it Thanks

Congrats...............Best of luck

In this time of waiting and hoping, we need to stop and thank all that has helped us stay sane. and it is easy to get caught up in the process, I find it better in life to take a time out and breath. I dont know if this is the right thing but here is.. a recipe that some may know, it is great this time of year. It is spicy so Beware!!!. Hope all can enjoy and share.. Ingredients 2lbs hamburger 1 tube of jimmy dean hot sausage 1 brick of velveeta cheeze (big 3 lb i think) 2 cans a minced green chilies 2 cans of Jalapano peppers.... Now i like it hot!!!!!!!!!! so i add habanero, or thia peppers 15 oz of tomato sauce 8 oz tomato paste To prepare Brown meat Hamburger & sausage (drain) Add peppers, chillies and cheeze once cheeze is melted add tomato paste and sauce Use corn tortillos to dip white or corn dont matter Enjoy And thanks again for everyones help so far Todd

Pink is Good: visa approved Blue is Bad: more information is needed before the visa can be approved White is Death: application is rejected and is being returned to the states. Thank you For that colorful explaination, I hope all in here never see White or Blue

I know that there is info somewhere in CFL but really what is good and what is bad ??

-------------------------------- How can I arrange the schdule for medical and interview in guanzhou??. I would love to do that save time and money. any suggestions??

First I would like to know how to put my time line on my profile...??? Second: My SO will most likely get her medical in Beijing. Will she need to pay for the visa prior to the Medical exam?? And to All whom have helped with Questions, May all your dreams come true Thank you Todd

That website assumes your visa process will take a few months and will likely not face a delay; not the 8-16 months that is more realistic for china... You should wait closer to the P3 and get past the common delay sections. If you were to get some of the documents too early (ie: notarial translations, employer letter), and then you faced a delay, they could expire and require new ones. ---------------------------------------- Wow !!!! 8-16 months i have filed this thing in may of 2006 wow what a wait. I should wait to send the I-134 as well ??