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Thank you all for your support and perhaps putting up with some of my being over worried or stessed about the procedures involved in the K3 visa process. It took only two hours for us to get his exit visa. I wish you all the very best and a very Merry Christmas. Richard, Jinnan, Gene & Richelle

Jinnan and I took the K3 visa route and the whole process took us 9 months. - Richard

All those forms you mentioned where included in our P3. They are in both Chinese and English. I do not see any expiration dates indicated on the forms. These forms are sent to the beneficiary and they can be picked up at the doctor's office. I, the petitioner, also received a copy of the P3 sent to my wife. I hope this answers your question(s). Richard

Hello All, Looks like we will be reunited as a family as scheduled on December 17th just in time for the Christmas Holidays. Just heard that my son, Gene, had been granted his 'exit permit'. Jinnan had confirmed her flight and everything is all set. Now, I have peace of mind but will I be able to sleep? - Richard

John, Just like your wife, mine had her interview on Monday December 8th. They did not ask her much either. They asked her questions concerning my I-134 both submitted by me and my father. They asked if I was living with my father. She answered the question correctly plus she mentioned the fact that I sold everything (house, cars, etc...) before coming to China back in 2001. They asked her if she knows about my daughter and her name. They asked her about my brothers and sisters. The interview lasted maybe between 3 and 5 minutes. Just like you, we were married for 2.5 years too. We had a son born in China now 21 months old. I am so very proud of her for I regret or feel bad leaving her to get reestablished here in the US. Richard

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Thank you all for your moral support. I wish the best for all of you too. Now about the I-485, must you wait until the I-130 is approved to file it? Richard

My wife Jinnan said that it used to be tough to get a Chinese passport. You should try to find out why she can't be issued one, then perhaps someone can better help. I will gladly ask Jinnan if I knew the reason. Maybe it is possible she did not go to the right place. My wife, Jinnan, did not go to her local Security Bureau for her passport, it was more like a regional Security Bureau. Please provide more information if possible. Richard

Hello All, My wife Jinnan had a successful interview and will be getting her visa. Now, we must get our son his 'exit permit' and we are set for life. Hopefully, they both will be here as scheduled on December 17th. Thank you all for your help and support. Richard

Now that I have read the I-485 requirements for the nth time, I believe that I can apply anytime once my wife arrives. I will just need to submit an original copy of my I-130. Is that correct?

Am I reading the 'fine' print correctly? I am getting the impression that I do not file for the I-485, the above mentioned subject matter, until I get my 2nd NOA for the I-130. Is that correct? Based on the Texas processing center's timeframe for processing I- 130s now taking about 990 - 999 days, I will have to file the I-593 for an extension before I get my 2nd NOA. I received my first NOA for the I-130 on March 4, 2003. Oh well, I can enjoy the fact that my wife and son are here and that we are reunited as a family. Richard

Spouses of K3 visa applicants are not US citizens. Your wife will most likely have to apply for a visa for herself since she will be using her Chinese passport to travel. One thing that I would suggest is that you both apply for your visas at the same time and that you reference each other's applications. You may want to show proof of your marriage at the time of the application just to minimize your chances of denial. Like a fellow member said, 'it may not be a problem'.

I have read somewhere according to some people at other yahoo groups that the Chinese govenment does not like to issue 'exit permits'. They would want you to get a Chinese passport because anything born in China in their eyes is a Chinese.

Bob & Lili, I have just read that the process of adopting child from overseas has been reduced to about 45 days! I am not sure if it has passed or it is a proposal. Some women may agree with you there. - Richard

Hello All, I have just received the following information from the American Embassy regarding babies born in China: Please review the following handout for your information. <<Travel doc for Amcit child to exit China.doc>> An exit permit would be the best option for your child to exit China. You can apply for such permit at: Guangzhou Public Security Bureau Alien Administration Section Office hour: (Monday-Friday) 8:15am-11:30am; 2:30pm-5:00pm Except Wednesday Afternoons Add.: 155 Jiefang Rd. South, Guangzhou Tel: 8311-5808 Fee for an Exit Visa is 420.00 RMB Normal processing for an Exit visa varies from 3 to 5 working days in Shenzhen PSB and Guangzhou PSB respectively. No fee will be charged for an expedited visa. Howerver, evidence showing the emergency situations should be presented at the time of application. Given that an exit permit/visa would only be valid for one month, you could have your travel schedule ready before going to the police bureau. For any further inquiry, feel free to call us: 020-81218418. American Citizen Service Unit -------------------------------------------- Travel Documents for U.S. Citizen Children Born in China to Exit China In order for American citizen children born in China to exit the country, appropriate travel documents must be obtained after a Consular Report of Birth and a U.S. passport are issued by the U.S. Consulate/Embassy. If neither parent is a Chinese citizen, a Chinese visa for the child must be obtained from the Aliens Administration Section of a local Public Security Bureau. If either parent of the child is a Chinese citizen, that parent needs to obtain an exit permit or a Chinese passport for the child from the Public Security Bureau located in the place of his/her residency. If an exit permit is issued, the child can depart China on that permit. If a Chinese passport is issued, the parent(s) needs to apply for a pro forma U.S. visa for the child at the American Citizen Services Unit of the Consulate. PLEASE PRESENT THE CHINESE PASSPORT WITH U.S. VISA WHILE THE CHILD EXITS CHINA AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION ON THE VISA WHILE YOUR CHILD ENTERS UNITED STATES. The following documents are required: DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR A PRO-FORMA VISA 1. DS-156 FORM filled out in both English and Chinese. (The form is available at this office or can be obtained at the front gate of Guangzhou Consulate or at the CITI-Bank); 2. Two photos of the child (front facing, 37mmx37mm) . 3. Child’s Chinese Passport; 4. Child’s U.S. Passport; 5. Consular Report of Birth Abroad; 6. Receipt of the Non-Immigrant Visa fee (Payment could only be made at one of the CITIC Industrial Bank Branches in Guangdong and Fujian. Please see the attached list). The American Citizen Services of the Consulate General is open Monday through Friday, 10:00AM-12:00PM , 1:30PM - 3:30PM. The Consulate is closed on Saturdays and Sundays and on American and local holidays. Tel: (86-20) 8121-8418, Fax: (86-20) 8121-8428. FOR THE DETAILED AND OFFICIAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE APPLICATION FOR EXIT PERMMIT OR CHINESE PASSPORT, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC SECURITY BUREAU.