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I assume you have some hard statistical evidence that supports your statement about poverty levels? That Foshan has a lower number of people living in poverty has nothing to do with anything other than the cost of living in Foshan can be remarkably lower than it is in GZ -- for now. The original inhabitants of Foshan -- the farmers on small plots -- are still earning far less than the Foshan average salary of under 1,500 RMB -- less than half the GZ average salary. The basic economy in Foshan still relies mainly on local retail sales and housing with a growing industrial presence. http://www.investfoshan.gov.cn/eng/enindustry_1.htm http://www.chinatoday.com.cn/English/e2004/e200410/p54.htm http://special.lifeofguangzhou.com/2008/no...836854858.shtml

I only included the NVC Cover Letter with the barcode. In the text of the emails (one for the IV and one for AOS) I sent I wrote: Please find attached the documentation required for the above CR-1 IV application (my spouse: XXX XXX). I referenced our GZO number in the email title. Had no problems doing it this way.

More on the Foxconn issue. It appears that Dell and HP are also "looking" into the problems with their slave labor shop. http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/conte...opStories_msnbc I liked this action item from Foxconn and its owners: Foxconn says it's taking other steps to get the situation under control. It has installed netting around outdoor stairwells of dormitory buildings to prevent people from jumping. Somehow someone will blame the fat lazy overspending USA worker for this problem since the USA companies had to outsource the work to China due to the high demands of USA workers. When they do you can give them this stat: When employment in the U.S. eventually recovers, it's likely to be because American workers swallow hard and accept lower pay. That has been the pattern for decades now: Shockingly, pay for production and nonsupervisory workers ¡ª 80 percent of the private workforce ¡ª is 9 percent lower than it was in 1973, adjusted for inflation

You should fill out the label as follows: From: (senders) The Consulate in GZ........write in English To: (receivers) Your address in China where you will get the appointment package in the mail.............write in Chinese They are using this as a mailing label to send to you your appointment package. Exactly .. see the bolded statement in your post.

Can you help me get on this program of living without any income what so ever? I really don't know how to do that.

But someone with a GC who is a LPR should be able to purchase "normal" healthcare insurance. Isn't that what I suggested??????? Sure. I was just confirming that an immigrant with a GC who is a LPR could be condsidered a regular individual and thus the OP does not need to be concerned with all the immigrant insurance information.

But someone with a GC who is a LPR should be able to purchase "normal" healthcare insurance.

It will depend on the state you live in as to what is available and the cost. I don't think you will find a policy specifically designed for immigrants (your title is a little confusing).

Poverty is alive and well in Foshan. What you don't see so much is the wide disparity that you see in GZ. Poverty is alive and well everywhere.

That is one whacky website without any point it seems other than being a sarcastic whack...

More pay raises and evidence of inflation and the wage-gap becoming more of an issue for China. http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2010-06...ent_9925820.htm http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2010-06...ent_9925529.htm Of course the SOEs so far are being left alone.

CJG?

Only on INCOME, such as from the sale of a house. Mike is assuming that because of previous posts from the OP. That is what I thought but I wanted to clarify it. Also she made interest by investment this money so all of the interest money beyond the original amount we would declare as income since we file jointly. I have another question about her account. The account is in her name only. She is not yet a LPR but we did file taxes jointly last year and she has a Taxpayer ID number. Do we have to declare this as a foreign accounts because the aggregate value of all accounts exceeds US $10,000 using Form TD F 90-22.1? The way I understand it is that I don't need to declare because I have no interest in the account (since it is not a joint one) and she does not need to declare because she is not a LPR of the US yet. Somehow this does not seem right though.

OK, from the history of your posts, I know you have filed your income tax each year, and you own a house in Xiamen. (We will be in our house in Xiamen [Hubin Bei Lu] - from 26 Sep - 30 Oct). I'm going to go out on a limb and assume - you are talking about taking the money/profit from the sale of the house - and moving it back to the US? If that happens this year, which is sounds like it will....then the same rules apply. As I remember - you are married(?). If you are, have you filed joint income tax together and or did you make a first year declaration to have her income treated like a US taxpayer? Probably not....but did you file "jointly" in 2009 so that your interviews et al would show married? These are all background questions.....to get to the point of...she probably has her name only on the deed --- when she sells the house it will be her sale --- and the question is....is she subject to US taxation. If you filed in 2009 as joint - I suspect any income in 2010 will be treated as US income. If you filed jointly in 2009 and selected to be treated as 1st year resident - then without a doubt her 2009 and 2010 income is subject to taxation. Ok, let's say she isn't subject to US taxation....no tax due! If she is, has filed jointly with you, then the sale is treated just like a sale here in the US. Over 1 year, LTCG (Currently at 15%) and based on the numbers you posted in previous posts -- will remain the same - if current plans are put in place by the end of the year. [Other thought...this may be lower because of your combined income for 2010...i.e.lower % taxation...I haven't looked lately...I believe it was 5%...don't rember the income cutoff level] Make sure you have all of the buy-sell documents to be able to prove the numbers just like any other US property sale. Also - don't try to hide the sale...the I864 - will show this money - your SSN will be linked to the transfer - and it's not worth the pain/risk IMO. The patriot act has tightened the screws on wire transfers etc etc. If I have made way too many assumptions and this is not the money from the sale of the house...we can try again if you want to air any other details. Best of Luck.... I sent money over to China from my bank account (after tax and my own savings) to my wife's account. When we move back to the USA she will send the money back from her account (same amount as I sent to her) in China to our joint account in the USA. I have to pay taxes on this???

Next step ... a chip implanted in your spouse's head ... http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Thanks. I was not aware of this and never would have been without seeing this post. I thought one only needed to file an AR-11 when you moved. From what I see at the USCIS website the legal alien can file the AR-11 online (which is quick and easy) yet the USC has to file the I-865 by certified mail ....

Fushan may refer to: Foshan (·ðɽ), city in Guangdong, China according to some internet searches. It is in Guangdong so it would be what I call Foshan but it can also be referred to as Fushan. Confusing enough? It is Foshan or, as they say in Cantonese, Fushan.. What is interesting is that the photo on the NY Times page looks exactly like the Honda plant in Guangzhou. This could be an interesting strike. Were it not against a Japanese company, I'd say the strike would end relatively quickly with the striking workers getting FITA. After all, the reason cars are so expensive in China is because the government taxes the hell out of automobile producers. Anyhow, my guess is that the strikers will not get what they hope for. Giving 1,900 employees a 1,000 RMB per month raise would cost Honda about an extra $400,000 per month. I'd bet that they are given significantly less based on increased overtime and then later on down the road the company fires most all of the organizers. Time will tell. Are you planning on the Honda executives putting about $120K/month in their pockets? But your right I would guess too that they get significantly less than the 1,000 RMB/month. Something along the lines of changing the shift start time to 8AM, fixing the A/C in the dorm, and giving 50 RMB/month more pay. It will be interesting to see how long they let the strike go on and what other strikes are allowed in the future. Maybe the strike will be long enough to cause the Japan PM to take the pressure off China regarding NK???? Some news reports are coming through saying the strike has been settled for an initial starting salary increase of under 25%. After taxes, the employee sees something like a 15 to 20% raise. 24% according to this report .. 366 yuan/month. http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/artic...4gD86fCgFMiWs5g

Thanks. We interviewed in HK. Well that was what I thought but then I could not imagine HK giving a blue for this story so I decided you must have interviewed in GUZ for some reason ... I am really amazed that they have a problem with this story...

Great story! For the life of me I cant see what the VO has a problem with ... first no one would make up such a story as this to tell a VO and second this kind of thing/meeting happens in the USA all the time. What I don't get is why you interviewed at GUZ if she was from/living in HK?

Fushan may refer to: Foshan (·ðɽ), city in Guangdong, China according to some internet searches. It is in Guangdong so it would be what I call Foshan but it can also be referred to as Fushan. Confusing enough? It is Foshan or, as they say in Cantonese, Fushan.. What is interesting is that the photo on the NY Times page looks exactly like the Honda plant in Guangzhou. This could be an interesting strike. Were it not against a Japanese company, I'd say the strike would end relatively quickly with the striking workers getting FITA. After all, the reason cars are so expensive in China is because the government taxes the hell out of automobile producers. Anyhow, my guess is that the strikers will not get what they hope for. Giving 1,900 employees a 1,000 RMB per month raise would cost Honda about an extra $400,000 per month. I'd bet that they are given significantly less based on increased overtime and then later on down the road the company fires most all of the organizers. Time will tell. Are you planning on the Honda executives putting about $120K/month in their pockets? But your right I would guess too that they get significantly less than the 1,000 RMB/month. Something along the lines of changing the shift start time to 8AM, fixing the A/C in the dorm, and giving 50 RMB/month more pay. It will be interesting to see how long they let the strike go on and what other strikes are allowed in the future. Maybe the strike will be long enough to cause the Japan PM to take the pressure off China regarding NK????

5 hrs max (7 - 12). This would be considered too long? Perhaps she can bring some kind of crackers/snack in her purse but I am sure they won't let her bring black chicken soup or fish head soup or whatever is recommend by the doctor. The offical answer would be what is listed here I imagine: http://www.immihelp.com/visas/us-consulate...y-measures.html No food items allowed

Fushan may refer to: Foshan (·ðɽ), city in Guangdong, China according to some internet searches. It is in Guangdong so it would be what I call Foshan but it can also be referred to as Fushan. Confusing enough?

A strike at an automobile parts factory. The workers are asking to increase the monthly wages from 1,500 to 2,500 RMB. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/10172345.stm http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/29/business...al/29honda.html

I hope it is only a short delay. Best of luck.