Lowen/Zhang

I will look into getting one over there. If I get one I will need to find someone to set it up for her, but, we'll see how it goes. I'll have to see if she has a computer cafe nearby. Thanks again everyone. I,too get down once in a while. 225599[/snapback] Just a thought and what I did. I went to a local pawn shop and bought a very nice laptop for $250 after some haggling back and forth on price. Took it home bought the web cam and microphone set it all up myself. With Yahoo messenger, Chinese version, from the internet. Her yahoo mail box etc. Sent her a message to Yahoo messenger so when she opened it it would automatically allow you to make calls to her and puts you on her contact list. Shipping might be a little bit of expense but well worth it. I took mine over with me on my 2nd visit. Then she had her friends husband install Chinese language onto computer so she could use for her friends and family when she does get here. We have endless fun talking to one another and reccommend it to anyone. And yes you can introduce family and friends, show her the house, etc. Plus practice the interview questions!!!!! I am sure as you and me included we all get down at some point during the process because of the time and abscence. But just believe it soon will be over. I am really having trouble being close to the end, but she is very positive now and trys to relax me!!!!!!!

Set up Yahoo Messenger with voice with a web camera and microphone. Does wonders to talk to them FREE every morning and night. At least for me and mine!!!

that is good to know thanks. Thought it might be normal. When my wife arrives I hope I can convence her and her family to bring her daughter here. The daughter is afraid, because of the little English she speaks, regarding school. Time will tell!

Received a reply from GUZ the other day. My wife sent P3 in april 28th was told this: Please be advised that we have received your wife and daughter's DS-230 and OF-169. They are now in the line of waiting for being interviewed. According to our current arrangement, we estimate that they are most likely to be scheduled between August and September, 2006. An appointment packet (Packet 4) will be sent to your wife two to four weeks ahead of her actual interview date. Wait wait wait!!!!! We didn't even apply for step daughters, she is staying in China.

Glad they got yours right!!!????!!!!!!!

Reply from GUZ regarding my question!!!!!!!!!! Please be advised that we have received your wife and daughter's DS-230 and OF-169. They are now in the line of waiting for being interviewed. According to our current arrangement, we estimate that they are most likely to be scheduled between August and September, 2006. An appointment packet (Packet 4) will be sent to your wife two to four weeks ahead of her actual interview date. Best regards, To begin with this has nothing to do with the question I asked regarding automatic extension of approved I-129f. Secondly my wife's daughter is not traveling to the USA with her. Do they mix things up or only assume. Is this an answer for me or for someone else? Who knows but at least it gave me some kind of information to read. How much time is there between August and September, if you read the message as written.

I just sent this message to Guangzhou we will see what response I get from them. I hope it is favorable as it is my understanding the extention is suppose to be automatic. Beneficiary Visa Category(optional): K3 Subject: Other Message Text (optional): Dear Sirs, I have filed an I-129f petition, for K3 visa, for my wife. We understand that she is eligible for interview and we await the receipt of P4 to her. The validity of the I-129f approval from the NVC expired on June 15,2006, before my wife had an opportunity to interview for her visa. I understand that the consulate in Guangzhou can automatically extend the validity knowing that the process usually takes longer than 4 months, in China, for an additional 4 month period. Can you tell me if our petition has ben stamped as extended and what that date is? If it has not been stamped as extended what process must we take to have that done? Thank You (My Name)

Trying to get a response that might help everyones mind.

I just got off the phone with DOS. I asked specific questions. I was told my wife is eligible for interview and the name check is complete but no interview has been scheduled. I was told that her name check was completed in March which means that it was done at the NVC because the package was sent to GUZ on March 6 and did not arrive until 4/18. I asked about the date the eligible for interview date changed and he could not tell me that. SO>>>>>>>We too are waiting for the next step as it appears a lot of us are. Maybe that is why it is taking so long to set the interview dates. I am sending my wife documents next week via DHL, 3 day delivery to her door, so they say.

Yes I kind of thought so too. That is why I sent again the part about the automatic extention, a bit ago.

Here is a copy and paste of an e-mail I sent to my lawyer today and his response: Mr ?????, With the new IMBRA law in affect now do you think the consulates will take advantage of the expiration of the I-129 F 4 month period to cause reapplication instead of automatically extending the time? Ours expires today the 15th. Mike response: So far there has been no indication of IMBRA affecting I-129F (K-3) petitions filed prior to March 6, 2006. Best regards,

Returned our P3 for K3 4/28 it is now 6/15. Called DOS on Monday and I was told "case complete eligible for interview". Called today and a woman said "the only information we have is the case is in GUZ no interview set" and nothing else when asked if there was any other information. Guess it depends on who you talk to on what information you get. I wonder if they log when we call them and they know who the pests are! Still haven't seen the P4 yet or had interview scheduled.

This is just to show that there was no flubbing in your original I guess. Just doing as my attorney requests just in case it is ask for, updated financial information.

Yes that is all it is. However my attorney also requested me to obtain a letter from my bank that stated the following on their letterhead: 1 when the account was opened 2 still current 3 balance Then follow up with 3 most recent statements before interview

Isn't there some kind of form you can file for this issue of leaving the USA for extended period? I don't remember what it was called but like parole or something.

That can always be removed and use for overcome evidence if needed. Thanks for that!

Carrying in 5 pounds of documentation might just keep them from asking a lot of questions and pass her quickly>>>>>>>>>>>I HOPE!!!!!!!!!!!

We are running neck and neck it seems. Congratulations!!!!!!!!

So true but.............If she passes without getting to tell the story or show all the papers it was still worth it to me!

I have seperated everything in large brown envelopes and written what is contained in each. Her English is pretty good. I have instructed her to take each envelope and re-write on the envelope what it is in Chinese character writing. And of course to look through the papers without mixing them up.

#32 is the I-134 and a personally written statement both notarized.

I received a letter and it also gives you the date they forwarded to GUZ

I have listed a sort of index and any suggestions of other things to include in this 5 pound package of papers to prove relationship between my wife and I. I think it is time to get this to her so she can look it over and ask any questions. 1. Our personal letters, explaining our meeting and feeling of each other 2. Ref letters from family and friends both in China and the USA 3. Required Visa Photo's of wife 4. Telephone bills showing telephone communication 5. Complete printout of my email on Yahoo showing emails sent to and received from wife since June 2005 6. print out of call log on Yahoo Messenger with voice 7. Several printed screen pictures during communication showing dates and times and web cams of each 8. My insurance and benificiary information to my wife 9. Joint financial accounts, paypal visa card and Capital one Visa her name on both cards and copies of my cards showing both are the same account 10. Record of money sent to wife 11. Sales receipts for purchase made while in China on trips 12. Receipts for postage when I send my wife cards letters or gifts 13.All travel documentation and hotel records for trips to China including, iteneraries, boarding passes, tickets on bus from Hong Kong to Shenzhen 14.My Chinese Visa's (2) one is multiple entry and all documentation to obtain them 15. Drawing of our Apartment she will first come to 16. 2005 tax record which we filled jointly and form W-7 requesting ITIN 17. Her ITIN number letter 18. Tax records prior 3 years 19. Bank statements including most recent 3 months 20. Both of our past divorce documents 21. Our Chinese marriage booklet 22. Both passport ID pages and my complete passport copied and notarized 23. All copies of I-797's 24. Copies of mail from my wife including the envelope showing postage and address' 25. Copies of letters I have sent to her including the envelope showing postage and address' 26. Random sellection of emails 27. Copy of my retirement letter showing income 28. Complete copy of I-129F application and payments 29. Copy of my notary license 30. Copy of personal business card 31. Copy of emergency contact information I carry in wallet showing wifes contact information and copy of same I made and sent to my wife 32. Copy of Support document 33. Wedding pictures 34. Pictures of us together and with her family on both trips I am retired Law Enforcement officer but still maintain a notary license. My retirement income qualifies for support document. I am starting a new business but do not need to varify additional income to qualify for the support documentation. If anyone has any other ideas let me know want to send this I have ASAP. Mike

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ours is up to date and a K3