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I sent everything in one email. I simply figure that its easier to have everything in one Email. It worked out for me. The files were small in size also because I scanned it in plain black and white.

We get an auto-reply sometimes, but rarely from NVC. They are not very consistent with the reply confirmations, however they seem to have always received my electronic mails. I stop expecting an auto-reply and just re-send twice (different times) and noting on Email that its a "resend". It worked out great for me though I don't think I really needed to Re-Send multiple times.

My parents are having their Interview coming. I am curious about what they would ask or look for at such Interview. I mean, in my opinion its not a Marriage based immigration visa, employment based, etc. They are either your parent or not your parent. Some folks bring photos and things. Anyone with experience can tell me what I may need to bring and expect to answer? I am thinking the Interview is just formality and should be a breeze for parents in my opinion, which I could be wrong. Can a parent be denied at the Interview?

You are very much correct on that Shenzhen! It seems to be true from my experience also.

OK, so I guess I can answer my own question. I suppose it didn't matter if it was a Chinese IP OPTIN request email. The case was converted to GZO today. The AVR on Friday states that they have the DS3032, which was already a good sign.

Anyone know how true this is? I was told that the OPTIN email from Beneficiary MUST origin from CHINA with CHINA IP. Our OPTIN was sent using a Gmail account (gmail.com) we created for each of our parent. I mean, people in China have Gmail.com, hotmail.com, etc. Emails too, so I didn't think that would be a problem. I have friends in China using gmail.com emails. If it is true, then would I need to call NVC to change the beneficiary's email address or I can just use any China Email to send the OPTIN? This is the only part of the OPTIN process that's confusing me. Thanks in advance!

I've read that post, but somehow I missed the line "Looks like you OPTIN, then wait for instructions.". Seems like I should be idle and wait for conversion to be completed before submitting anything else (other than paying the fees as invoiced). Thanks! As long as you have the AOS cover sheet with the bar code on it you can scan and email your AOS package. The cover sheet will have the GUZ number on it but it will be fine. However you can call the DOS and they will be able to give you the new GZO number and then hand write the GZO number on the cover sheet. If you opt-in on 03.30 they should already have a GZO number for your case. So, basically I can email my AOS papers to "nvcelectronic@state.gov" along with my AOS coversheet with GUZ case# right now before it is actually converted to GZO? It would seem like the folks at NVC should know how to home it (the AOS package) to GZO case if it changes soon. The OPTIN was submitted 3.30, but I can still login to Invoice payment site with GUZ case# and the phone AVR still works also. So, I guess it hasn't been converted yet. I am just trying to kill as much time as possible here.

I've read that post, but somehow I missed the line "Looks like you OPTIN, then wait for instructions.". Seems like I should be idle and wait for conversion to be completed before submitting anything else (other than paying the fees as invoiced). Thanks!

I've submitted the OPTIN and 3032 PDF on 3/30. I've paid the AOS fee only (shows "PAID") and just paid the IV fee today (shows "In Process"). The question is... Am I suppose to sit idle until the case is converted to Electronic processing (case number GUZ to GZO) before I Email submit the Affidavit of Support package? The AOS invoice showed "PAID" for about 3 days now and I've been idled with no sign of conversion to Electronic Processings completed. Any suggestions?

That really reaffirms what I was thinking towards. Feel much more confident now, thanks alot!

So my wife and I are prepping up the Affidavit of Support for both her Parent. Now, my spouse (USC now) does not work (student) and have $0 income. I provide all the income in the household and we file joint federal Tax for the past 4 years. The question is, can she put down my income as her income since we are married and file joint tax returns (I mean, she spends it like its her income!) ? I have a feeling I have to fill out a I-864 for sponsoring wifey and an additional I-864a for myself. Is filling out the I-864 and I-8654a the actual proper method in my scenario? Anyone had experience on this?

Thanks! that's very helpful. This helps alot!

Thanks, that's what I thought too, but wasn't too sure.

I should mention that the Notary office location I'm speaking of is near GuangZhou, China.

Has anyone had any recent experience with the Notary requirements for I-130 for USC's (naturalized) parent? I have conflicting info from Instructions and the Chinese notary professionals. According to the form instructions, you only need the following: Mother: 1. A notary copy of your birth certificate showing your name and your mother's name. Father: 1. A notary copy of your birth certificate showing your name and your mother's name. 2. A notary copy of parent's marriage certificate establishing that your father was married to your mother before you were born. That was simple enough. However, the people at the notary office mentioned that "through their professional experience", we'll also need a notary for both parent's own birth certificates. Well, that may sound reasonable in a sense, but I don't see that on the instructions for the I-130 form. http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-130instr.pdf Look at Page 3 #6 and #7 for reference. It is quite costly to obtain 2 more notaries if we don't need it. So should I go by the form instructions or by the "Experienced Professionals"? Anyone submitted this recently? Thanks!