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Thanks, Randy. Yeah I figured we were pretty much on our own beyond what is out there on the Net. I'll post the details when/if the transfer is approved in the new year.

Any updates from members and their experiences moving money out of China? We are going to sell my wife's parents' apartment next year (deed in her name, taxes paid) and have read about the difficulty of sending the proceeds back home. Anyone have similar experience with this process rather recently? Thanks, Aaron (Glad to see CFL is back online!)

Thanks, Randy! Much appreciated.

Does the wording of this article change what has been written previously in this thread? Thanks. https://lawandborder.com/i-130s-no-longer-accepted-by-uscis-international-offices/

I was kidding about the questions. Heh. But yes of course I'll add you for non visa-related stuff.

I assumed as such since Thailand is visa on arrival for Chinese passport holders. Thanks, Randy! (You and I could probably handle all my questions with two tin cans and a ball of yarn! Ha.) Do you use wechat?

A quick follow up question: if we get the CRBA and US passport, and decide not to visit the States, would our son be able to visit Thailand on his Chinese passport without needing an entry-exit permit? I'm assuming he would, as there are no citizenship conflicts, but I thought I'd ask to make sure. Thanks.

Sounds like a reasonable plan. Thanks Randy. We'll apply for the CRBA and SSN shortly after CNY, then hope to travel to the US later in the spring. If they tell us we need a US passport, it's not the end of the world. We can go ahead and try again the following year with either an entry-exit permit or the pro forma visa. Also considering using the HK entry permit route if we get the US passport. Too many moving parts...makes me head spin. I just want my son to meet his grandparents- no more, no less. They don't make it easy. Ha! (And the definition of "they" is fungible!)

So would we go ahead and apply for the very same kind of visa my wife will be applying for? Would it be the "pro forma" as nothing regarding the US has been filed? And do you know if applying for the CRBA only (no US passport) has any negative effect on the US visitor visa situation? Meaning, should we do NOTHING at the consulate regarding my son's birth until we are ready to leave China several years down the road? Thanks for the help!

Hey folks, I've read all about pro-forma visas, entry-exit permits, etc. for little ones on the site here, but I was wondering before I go down that road: my infant son, born in China to me, an American citizen and his Chinese citizen mother, has a Chinese passport and hukou. We have not yet filed CRBA or gotten a US passport for him. I've read we can get CRBA without also getting the US passport. As we are planning on living in China for at least another five years, would it be possible to just apply for a regular B2 (right visa name??) tourist visa for him in the Chinese passport? We want to visit the US in the spring for a short visit. We can just wait to get the US passport somewhere down the road IF he can get a regular tourist visa in his Chinese passport. I'm finding little about that scenario online. I'll explore the pro-forma if not. Thanks for any help! Aaron

Thank you, Dennis! We're always "around!" Ha! Hope things are good with you and your family! When we re-apply for the GC in about two years, you'll be hearing a LOT more from us! Ha. Have a great day! Always nice to hear from you and friends from CFL! Best, Aaron, Helen and William Brown

Not in a few years - since Feb., 2014. I see. Thank you.

Agreed. I'm gonna contact my mother's long-term CPA in Georgia about this. A bridge too far for my knowledge base.

Thank you, Randy. I will check those out now. Yes, Chodorow is a very good resource. I remember Mike from my "busy time" posting here many years ago. Is he still active on the boards?

This was a useful link I came across today. https://www.taxesforexpats.com/expat-tax-advice/foreign-spouse.html