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This morning I called DOS and they said that, as of Nov 17, DHS has found "no objection" to my fiancee's involvement in the CCP. That was all that the DOS "visa specialist" could tell me. Does anyone know what that means? Is my case sent back to Guangzhou for further proccessing? Is the hard part over?

So no one has ever heard of ANYONE being issued a visa after receiving a blue slip for CCP membership?

How can I obtain more information regarding the SAO (Security Advisory Opinion) process? Specifically, how can a visa applicant ascertain his position (i.e. wait time)? For clarification I provide a quick example: my fiancee's K1 application is currently undergoing the SAO procedure due to her involvement in the Chinese Communist Party. While the visa officer who interviewed her gave assurances that the additional processing would take 30 days, we have received no information on her visa's status in many, many months. Without information regarding this visa's status, we are unable to make an informed decision as to whether we should rescind our current visa application and apply for a different type of visa (like a K3), or continue to wait.

I was in the Guangzhou Consulate last week; I showed up at 10 AM. An employee there also told me that Guangzhou Consulate will not notarize I-134's, nor will they notarize tax returns. They just said sign the I-134 and give them a copy of the taxes and that's fine.

I posted this on the GUZ speaks, but I'd also like member imput. How does the US Consulate in Guangzhou obtain information on which visa applicants are members of the Chinese Communist party, beyond simply requesting that the applicants disclose this information? It probably happens during the namecheck, but HOW does it happen?

Hello, How does the US Consulate in Guangzhou obtain information on which visa applicants are members of the Chinese Communist party, beyond simply requesting that the applicants disclose this information?

A lot of Chinese will look down on a Chinese girl who marries a Laowai and runs off to the US. It can possibly be construed as a major loss of face, almost a sort of prostitution. That's because typically no Chinese man and few Chinese women would ever understand why a Chinese girl would pick a foreigner other than for his money and the chance to leave China.

beyond the affidavit of support you have only 2 other options: 1) prove that your own current funds meet the public charge provisions do you have a lot of assets or real estate that could meet the charge? The charge is a lot I think... something like $125,000 if your girlfriend doesn't have a job 2) prearranged employment Maybe you could work something out with a friend and he could send a notarized letter of employment on letterhead stationary (see optional form 167). There are a bunch of things that need to be written in the letter, for example, an explanation of skills which qualify you for the position. AND THAT IS A GREAT LOOPHOLE. You see, if your friend says that you are qualified because of a certain skill that you both know you don't have, then that statement is worthless when you come to the states. Thus, he won't have to worry about you suing him for breach of contract. Or just forge the whole thing. How could they possibly know? Or, worst case scenario, actually look around and see if it's actually possible to get a prearranged employment.

Emailing GUZ has been working out for me lately, they typically answer my questions in less than 24 hours. But I'm afraid to ask the one question that I REALLY want to ask them-- how can my SO prove that her CCP membership is involuntary? I am concerned that it would set off unnecessary red-flags. Does anyone agree? On the other hand, I am running out of options. There are no documents online discussing this question, no one on this site truly knows(I've baffled you all!), and not a single immigration lawyer that I have contacted will help me (because I am already past P3). Any suggestions? But in any case, CONGRATS to the EVERYONE on the P4 TRAIN!

Dear GUZ, According 9 FAM 40.34, a fiance(e) seeking a K-1 visa would not be barred from receiving the visa if membership in the Communist Party is involuntary. For a number of visa applicants, participation in the Communist Party is required for employment. My question is, what evidence, if any, is necessary to prove that membership is truly involuntary? It appears that it may be difficult for us to substantiate-- being a party member is one of those uncodified rules for the job. It seems that this issue of producing the proper evidence to waive ineligibility is not covered in the FAM. Thank you for your assistance.

I'm so sorry for polluting these forums with talk of Communism. I should probably just learn how stop worrying and love the CCP... But maybe I should have her quit. I say this because it's the number one suggestion on this site. The problem is I just cannot understand why! US immigration law is pretty clear with its rule that the applicant needs to have left the Communist Party for at least 2 years in order to make it a non-issue. But, in practice, does it make a difference? Do those who quit the party just months before the interview have any better of a chance than those who don't?

So you are just going to provide a single letter? That you yourselves have written, or from her boss?

True enough. So following your advice I ought to prepare a waiver only in that case that my SO gets the blue-slip. But this begs the question: What facts should one present? How can it be undeniably proven that one joined the CCP to gain employment and advance in the workplace?

What's up with ILuvmyLi's case?! Name check for 169 days... That does not seem similar to anyone else's case. It appears that name checks are completed within a month or so of an acknowledged P3. ILuvmyLi: When did GUZ receive your p3? It couldn't have been January...

Why would you avoid the waiver if at all possible? Wouldn't it just minimize risk and save time by getting it taken care of in advance? (We are currently in between the P3 and the P4).