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Didn't really get a reason... Just the standard name check in process... Please call back in 120 days you don't hear anything.

It's been a while since I've visited the board. Thanks for the birthday wishes. Yan received a fingerprint letter in July to come back in since it had been two years. After the fingerprint appointment it was just a few weeks before she received an interview date in September. I'll let you know how she does. Regards, Mike (#50)

Joseph-1, We filed in Indianapolis at the beginning of July and had the biometrics appointment on 08/04/06. Now we wait... Good luck!

Pioneers with red scarf is for the elementary school, age fewer than 12. Youth league is for people between ages 12 to 25. And no one become a member of Pioneer or Youth league automatically either. Depends on your behavior at elmentary school, you get the opportunity to join pioneer in different grade. For the youth league, you need to fill application, write an essay about why you want to join, and find two members as you references.

Unlike being a democrat or a republican, all you need to do is just sign up. Chinese communist party is very selective. It's not an easy thing to become a member. Communism is a belief; to me it's just another kind of region. It deceives the same respect as all others. I don't believe in communism, but I respect the people who truly believe in it. In package 3, there are specific questions about the political group petition attended after 16, I put youth league there. And VO has no problem with it. Why lie when truth doesn't hurt. It's an honor to be the first three joined the youth league in my class while I was 12.

In my AOS interview, I was asked " Are you a member of communist pary?". But She did not ask if I'm for/again communist party. No such question mentioned in GuangZhou interview. So don't worry.

About H1 Visa, you need to find a company as a sponsor, they need to give your a job offer, and the salary should be the average/above wage for the position of the state. The company also needs to show prove there is no American people can do the job. They are supposed to run ads in the local paper for certain period. To keep the H1 Visa valid, you need to be employed all the time. There is a quote for H1-visa every year. And since it's non-immigration visa, if she/he has a fiancée in US, it's the ground for deny.

Same here, We wish her all the best, no matter what decision she will make. No need for a though background check.

Congratulations Tony, I'm sure you'll have a great life together.

Hi all, Just thought I'd share some info with you. Yan and I had our AOS interview on July 10, 2003. It was very short 5-10 minutes total. After the interview we were told it would take several monthes to get the actual green card. Then, last week Yan received a 'Welcome' letter stating she would receive her green card in the next three weeks. On Sat. (7/26/2003) she received the card in the mail. She also received a second 'Welcome' letter on the 26th. On Monday (7/28/2003) she received a third 'Welcome' letter. I gues the BCIS really wants to make sure she feels welcome. 3 'Welcome' letters in less than a week...think she'll get anymore? Good luck to everyone in the process.

Mike & Yan Date Entered Country: Dec 24, 2002 Type of Visa: K1 Marriage Date: Jan 10, 2003 Applied for SSN: N/A (Yan already had SSN) Date Filed AOS: Jan 22, 2003 (Mailed), Indianapolis Temp EAD Card Received: Jan 31, 2003 AOS Receipt Received: Mar 12, 2003 1 yr. EAD Card Received: Mar 14, 2003 Fingerprint Appt: Apr 28,2003 AOS Interview Appt: Jul 10, 2003

Tine & Ella, Sorry to hear that. I do know the fingerprint fee for Ella is required but I'm not sure about her daughter. Yan called the following INS number with her questions about AOS... 1-800-375-5283. Hopefully they can answer that question for you.

Shi2Tou5, Hope this helps... After Yan and I got married we went to the local BCIS office and received the temporary EAD card that was good for 90 days. After filing the AOS paperwork and getting a receipt in the mail we went back to BCIS and picked up the 1 year EAD card.

Hi all, It's been a while since I've posted... just wanted to give a quick update. Yan and I have the AOS interview on July 10 which will bring us one step closer to completing the BCIS paper trail... I hope the rest of you have a smooth time with your visas and AOS process.

Congratulations Tine! Mike & Yan

Eric, When Yan came back to the U.S. we went to the local INS office and she received a Temporary EAD card. The temporary EAD card was: - Issued the same day - Free, no filing fee You are right in that: - It is only good during the time the K1 is good for: 90 days - There is a $120 filing fee for the 1 year EAD card. I guess it depends on when Yuhui plans on working. Yan and I filed our AOS on 1/22/03 and are still waiting for a receipt so we can file for the 1 yr. EAD card. Just my 2 cents... Mike & Yan

Congratulations skibum! Mike & Yan

I was just getting used to seeing Jaws on your posts... Mike & Yan

Stella, Congratulations on the good news! Mike & Yan

Congratulations Eric & Yuhui! It's good to see that people who have been waiting so long are finally starting to get their visas. Mike

Congratulations Tine & Ella! Hopefully most of the snow will be gone by the time they arrive in Indy... Mike

Bob, Just finished talking to Yan and she received her visa. Hope Lili was successful too. Looks like I'll get my Christmas wish... If all goes well Yan will arrive in Indianapolis on Christmas eve Mike

Good luck Bob. I've also got my fingers and toes crossed since my fiancee Yan will also be in line to pick up her visa. With a little luck hopefully the process will go smoothly for everyone picking up thier visas today. Mike

Hi all, My fiancée (Yan) received the letter and was given 12/21 or 01/04 as dates to pick up her visa. She'll pick it up on the 21st and be home for Christmas. Her flight will be on the 24th. I couldn't have asked for a better present! Good luck to all. Mike

Thanks Bob, Good luck to you too. Did your fiancée leave her passport when she had the interview? Mike