djwalker60

Thank You for the information, I'll never understand why the US makes it so dam difficult to get through this visa process. Dan

My wifes' two years are up this fall so not yet. Am I reading this right? 8 passport photos now ? Also I've been reading all of the documents I can find on the consulate's website / CGI website and I see nothing about document turn in the day before. According to the consulate he had to go to the local CITIC bank and turn in four documents already, once received they then i received an email indicating I can now make my interview date and then to download the "packet for immigrant visas". I've downloaded and read but it contains what documents to bring, information about the medical but nothing about document turn in the day before. I'll send the consulate an email then or call that CGI. So to summarize what is needed at medical: 5 passport style photospassport The Guangzhou IV Appointment letter received via emailShot RecordsDS-260 Confirmation pageInterview confirmation Thank You Dan

I started his I-130 21 July 2014, so it's been almost a year. As far as the NVC, it was there for over two months. I had to call daily and a few times a day at that after the 30 day mark to do as much as I can to get it moving. It's been painful and since my wife's CR1 took a lot less time I really didn't think it would take this long. The third party in this CGI is yet another obstacle as it takes more time. I'll do the best I can and call and whatever it takes to get through this process. D-

Greetings: My Wife's son (step-son) is going through the final stages preparing for his interview on 23rd of June for his CR-2 Visa. The process has changed a lot and I've searched the forums here for any recent information pertaining to the consulate process for CR-2 Visa. So far he's getting his medical scheduled at which time he is required to bring the Following: 5 Visa Style Passport PhotosThe Guangzhou IV Appointment letter received via emailShot RecordsPassportQuestions: Is he required to bring the DS-260 Confirmation Page ?Appointment Confirmation Page?Finally I've heard of a "document turn day" what is that ? I've tried to find this information within any of the documents that we have received from the consulate, I've also tried to find any information on the CGI website, (http://www.ustraveldocs.com/) but yet found no information about a "document turn in day". I'll be traveling to his interview but my wife will remain in the US. Any other information would be appreciated. Dan Seattle

Maybe I answered this: She should take her hoku to the notary where they make the "white books" and they will create a birth certificate.. correct ? Dan Walker

After some searching, I've yet to find the answer to my question: According to my wife, during the early 1970's in China there were no real Birth Certificates given out. From the information I have is that the birth date was registered in there huko. So, as we know the US Government in their wisdom want's a birth certificate. In that lies the question: How can we obtain a "birth certificate" if one was never issued? a letter from the local police? a copy of her hoku? thanks Dan

I'll have her call the marriage bureau where she and I will go. I've asked her twice now and from my experience asking a chinese woman too many times one question tends to piss them off. At any rate, I will ask her to call one more time. I still feel that if these agencies are setup to marry Chinese Nationals and Foreigners you would think that the translation is not necessary. But then again; look at our government. If it is not translated or certified and notarized, it is not legal. I did it the long way; did the affidavit of single status locally. Got it notarized, drove down to the state agency who verifies the notary. Then I sent it off to the Consulate in San Francisco, 7 days later got it back with there fancy seal on the back of the document. Still In English though. I appreciate the responses and I think no need but they say "a happy wife is a happy life" I'll do what is necessary Regards Dan

Greetings; I should know the answer to this, but I've been informed differently. From My experience when you are getting married in China you are of course required two documents: Notarized Copied of your "Affidavit of Single Status" that has been verified by both the state you reside in and also the Chinese Consulate residing over your state. Notarized copied of your Divorce Decree (if applicable) which also has been verified by both state you reside in and the Chinese consulate having jurisdiction over your state. Finally all of this leads up to this question: If You are getting married in the Beijing area, is the Affidavit of Single Status needing to be translated into Chinese? I've been told by the future Mrs. that is does, But From eons past it was not required in Guangzhou. Can anyone shed some light on this ? Thanks Dan

I maybe wrong with this statement; However I have known a couple where the woman came to the U.S On a visitor visa and life being what it is they did meet and got married, all of this while she was on her 6 month visitor visa. After that was done, they file to adjust her status. Meaning they did file the I-130 along with the I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status). Once the forms and supporting evidence was submitted to the USCIS office, the "spouses" status changed but she was not considered illegal or not "in status" So, from the experience I have had and the instructions read and information received from the local USCIS office, this is really not considered to be visa fraud. However; since I am not an attorney nor do I work for or with the USCIS in any shape or form, it is up to you to decided which you wish to do. But ... seeing how just the time line from NOA1 to an NOA2 at the CSC is over 400 Days, I'd would do the best way to be together during this time. Any way I have read a lot of people do it is that if they are here on a visitor visa that is good for 6 months, apply early on and when time for the interview the spouse can always travel back to their home and await the interview there. Just information from my experiences and information that I have seen over the past few years. Regards DanW

Thanks for the reply's. Just in case there are issues, I think he should get a letter from the bank or attorney indicating why it happened and have his wife take it to the interview.... Just in case, but never give anything like that unless specifically asked for..... Thanks Again Dan

Greetings to Everyone: I am assisting a friend of mine who starting the process. He is not even close to sending in his Affidavit of support, I-864 because he is applying for a CR-1 Visa for his wife. Now is the question: Bankruptcy, is it or will it be an issue for him? His income is above the required limit so that is not the issue. I have also reviewed the form and no where on this form is there a question about "have you ever filed for bankruptcy?" Or even an area to comment on such an event in ones financial life. With that said, I've yet to see anything that would or could prevent a Visa Officer in the US Consulate Guangzhou to grant a CR-1 Visa. But........You never know what these "Unique" individuals are thinking or not thinking. With that said I want to start researching the possible problems now. Thanks In advanced Dj

Not really happy about it, but gone now.. So what to do? I do hope maybe she'll re-think her length of stay after she's been there awhile. We'll see. But I already told her no trip next year and she was ok with that. So I hope that this long trip will cure the necessity to go back. I realize she is my wife... why come if she want's to be there so much... maybe not nice husband.. but I guess I am bit bitter about this trip. D-

She is going for 4 months and if all is good and I can afford it, I'll meet her there for a short visit before the both of us come back. First time back in almost a year and next year, no plans to go back. She says she want's to see other places.. I guess just depressing, especially since she is also taking our little one with too..... This is life...

We'll the wife is going back to China for what I consider too long. Even though we did discuss it, it felt like a one way discussion.... I am not really looking for advice as to 'what to do' but more of a sense of other's who's wives have gone back as too what a reasonable length of stay really is? Should I push the point of coming back early and changing the ticket? One reason she stipulated the early departure was cost... The ticket was a lot less, which in the end extended the stay from our original plan. Most Chinese wife's looking to save a buck? We'll hope I am not just rambling on in a stuper .. Just not very happy about this trip... Argh !! Dan.. Oh if I didn't make a sense.. Sorry, brain is turned off...

Does child have a US Passport, if your child, should have claimed citizenship, and have a US passport. Canada may have an exit control that would prevent a child leaving country without evidence of either solo custody by one parent or guardian, if two parents then proof that parent remaining behind is allowing child to leave the country may be needed for Canadians. Unfortunately the US does not have a similar restriction, though it would be a good thing, I read of some cases where a child is abducted by one parent and taken to a country that has no laws preventing or dealing with the abduction, for example Japan. http://en.wikipedia....uction_in_Japan http://www.time.com/...2056454,00.html http://travel.state....uction_580.html My Son does have his own passport / visa, etc. So all that is taken care of. I just wanted to put that question out there. I do appreciate the information and just wanted to confirm the fact that the US Does Not have exit control. By the way, from my visits to China, we all pass through Passport Control on the way out to get our Passports stamped. Does this process notate the Chinese equivalent of "exit control"? Since my son is a US Citizen, I'm sure there won't be any issues there either. Thanks Dan

Greetings: Last night my wife and I were discussing her upcoming trip to China. She told me a friend of her's in Canada was required to have a specific document from the father indicating it was OK for her friend to travel with their child to China. I've never heard of anything, but thought I'd ask any how. So, any one ever heard of anything like this? Thanks Dan

Thanks,, I hope that they don't yell at us too much !! I know... I'll be sure that my son is really screaming and just had a big poop in his diapers.. that will get everyone in line all upset and then maybe we won't get hassled.. Thanks again.... Next step the loved "petition to remove conditions" I-751... gotta love it... Dan

We'll Dan again here. We'll after reading a few more posts here I began to have concerns. Yes my wife is staying a bit longer than I would like, and I really do not have any faith in our USCIS or the DHS or the NVC. She does have a valid Green Card and yes my son will be with her (made in China but born in the US).. From the post here, the general thought is that she will NOT have any issues coming back into the states. I will also be with her, but what is the worse case anyone ever heard of trying to come back? Not trying to be a half empty glass guy, but trying to have all possible situations covered. Thanks Again D-

Greetings, again.. Speaking of Visa (Chinese that is) My son will be with the wife for more than 60 Days in China with the wife. I believe that he can stay in China for up to 90 Days on the Visa. Then at that point, a trip to Hong Kong would satisfy the 90 day rule, correct? or is there something else that needs to be done? Thanks Again Dan

Thank you both... I just wanted to be sure because you know getting this visa / green card done is not an easy task with our wonderful government.... We will be coming back together, so I do plan on bring her through the US Citizen line along with my son who IS a US Citizen, but "Made In China"..... Oh, I have had the thought of my wife having a copy of our marriage certificate and also a copy of my passport along with a copy of our son's birth certificate.. Just in case... Dan

Greetings to Everyone: We'll it's that time that my wife wants to visit her relatives & friends with our little one. So, she has this extended stay planned for going back to Guangzhou. She is to leave in May and stay until End of September, 5 months.. !!! She wants to stay long enough to have our son's first birthday in Guangzhou with her family and friends there. Now I am to travel about two weeks prior to that so we can actually do some real "tourist" things, mainly for me. We'll to the point of this.. I understand that there is a rule/law that indicates that a person can travel outside of the U.S for no more than 6 months on a Green Card. Has anyone heard of anyone having any issues coming back to the U.S after 4+ months but coming back BEFORE the 6 months? I do not want any issues with our wonderful Department of Homeland Security or USCIS or any other government entity. Also, would it be the USCIS or the DHS (Department of Homeland Security) who oversees this policy? Thanks In advanced. Dan Seattle.

Greetings everyone; We'll wife has been here over 7 months and all going very good. No Issues at all, our little boy was born last october and now time to take him to see grandma and friends back in China. How long can the wife stay in China on her Green Card without any issues returning to the U.S? I read 6 months, but just want to be safe. One last thing... She need a visa to go to hong kong? I read because she has green card she can enter Hong Kong for 7 days.... Anyone know about this ? Thanks Dan & Yonghua oh and William

Greetings ; First I hope everyone had and is having a good Holiday Season. Unfortunately i am sure that our wonderful DOS has made life for some of our members very un-pleasant. At any rate, I realize that I have some time before we need to file the I-751 ¡°Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence¡±. But, it never hurts to start doing research and gather information. With that said, I¡¯ve read a lot of post on this great forum and found most of the information for the I-751 relating to entry on a K-1 Visa and not a CR-1 visa. I understand the basic premise of the form, when to file and I understand what proof needs to go along with the Petition, however; I am a bit confused on supporting forms. • Do I need to file the I-864 (again) ? • Since I have a step-daughter I realize that I can submit all forms in one envelope, but separated. Correct ? • G-325A ¨C again ? • Her Birth certificate and translations ¨C again ? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and Happy New Year to everyone. Dan

Thank You, Once the little one comes (in around 6 weeks) I'll post... In the mean time, I hope I can help someone else here, we'll as much as I can from my experiences going through this process. Dan

Finally received her GC and all is well now. Guess next step is two years from now to remove the conditions for her 10 year GC. Thank you again to all those who reply and to those who read.. Next exciting step is around 6 week from now when we are expecting our first little one... I am sure I'll have a lot of sleepless nights to come. Thanks Dan & Yonghua