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standard telegraphic code number (STCN) identifying the Chinese characters for your name. means what ? I read in other threads you dont need to use the chinese forms ? STCN What do you have more faith in? Threads or the US consulate in Guangzhou? Chinese characters in Morse code, now thats really funny, who came up with that for the forms, this is the fr****g funny thing I have ever seen. Actually, the "Paperwork Reduction Act" disclaimer on the bottom of some of these forms is the funniest thing I have ever seen!!! Now that is funny!!! Thanks for the laugh!...

standard telegraphic code number (STCN) identifying the Chinese characters for your name. means what ? I read in other threads you dont need to use the chinese forms ? STCN What do you have more faith in? Threads or the US consulate in Guangzhou? Chinese characters in Morse code, now thats really funny, who came up with that for the forms, this is the fr****g funny thing I have ever seen. The Chinese have always been trying to "simplify" their language since the creation of pinyin in the 1950's. Morse code doesn't surprise me at all.

standard telegraphic code number (STCN) identifying the Chinese characters for your name. means what ? I read in other threads you dont need to use the chinese forms ? STCN What do you have more faith in? Threads or the US consulate in Guangzhou?

Two completed DS-156 and DS-157 (for applicants 16 years of age and older) forms, one in Chinese and one in English are required. Forms are available free of charge at CITIC Bank branches or can be downloaded. When completing your application, please include the standard telegraphic code number (STCN) identifying the Chinese characters for your name. NIV_FAQ

My wife's name is on the deed but not on the loan.

Congratulations on getting the visa and thanks for the great post. Good luck to you in the future!

She deserves a straight answer. I won't take it any further than that.

Sorry. I read your post wrong. What I said goes for those not present but for those who are present, I think it helps but not a considerable amount, I mean, you sure can't go wrong by being there and I'm sure the VO's notice that.

It doesn't really matter. Many applicants have gotten their visas without the petioner being present. In most cases, not being present has no bearing at all.

Should she be questioned for asking a question? B) Wouldn't she already know that her husband is indeed the petitioner and she is only asking a question?

Whether what name to use depends. If you took your husband's name when married, then you need to use that name on the I-130. If you kept your Chinese surname, then use that name. If you took your husband's name, then you need to update your passport to reflect your new name. The same with your Chinese ID card, if that is possible. If you kept your Chinese surname, then your passport and Chinese ID card will be okay. It is my opinion for the Chinese to keep their surname as to not cause any complications or difficulties. That is of course, my opinion. -good luck

The statement above may sum it up. Maybe she feels that you should be doing this since people she knows is doing it. This is her thinking. That may be all it is. Talk it out with her.

Wait until you receive the I-797C receipt notice for the I-130 and then send a letter of corrections, along with a copy of the receipt notice, to the service center you are using. Call the USCIS to verify this at 1-800-375-5283 -good luck

Sorry about all the troubles, Chilton. I know you have been fighting with this thing for some time now. I wish I had some encouraging words to offer you. All I can say is to hang in there and hopefully things will get moving in the right direction for you soon. Can your attorney get things moving? It seems like they can. That's what they're paid for. -good luck

The applicant will need to do the biometrics twice; once for EAD and once for AOS. It's a "procedural" thing. The EAD requires the photo and the right index fingerprint. The AOS requires the photo and the FD-258 ten-print. Yeah, but do you think I should make an infopass appointment since we filed EAD 2.5 weeks prior to I-485, but have already done Biometrics two weeks ago and received NOA1 for I-485 a few days ago. Nothing has been received for EAD and the check was cashed July 18. According to the USCIS website, applications for all forms received before July 30 have been processed. What were the biometrics done for? AOS or EAD? If you haven't done the biometrics for EAD then by all means make the Infopass appointment. You may be able to call the USCIS and see if they can set up an appointment for you over the phone. Ask to speak to the appointment schedulers. It used to be that you dial the 1-800 number and then press 1-2-3 to get to the appointment schedulers but I don't think it works anymore. You can try and see. Have all the necessary information at hand. It's worth a try. Good luck. Biometrics was done for I-485 try this link: http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?...ic=8195&hl= I don't think the 1-2-3 works anymore but this procedure still works. It'll get you pass all that annoying crap and srtaight to an operator.

The applicant will need to do the biometrics twice; once for EAD and once for AOS. It's a "procedural" thing. The EAD requires the photo and the right index fingerprint. The AOS requires the photo and the FD-258 ten-print. Yeah, but do you think I should make an infopass appointment since we filed EAD 2.5 weeks prior to I-485, but have already done Biometrics two weeks ago and received NOA1 for I-485 a few days ago. Nothing has been received for EAD and the check was cashed July 18. According to the USCIS website, applications for all forms received before July 30 have been processed. What were the biometrics done for? AOS or EAD? If you haven't done the biometrics for EAD then by all means make the Infopass appointment. You may be able to call the USCIS and see if they can set up an appointment for you over the phone. Ask to speak to the appointment schedulers. It used to be that you dial the 1-800 number and then press 1-2-3 to get to the appointment schedulers but I don't think it works anymore. You can try and see. Have all the necessary information at hand. It's worth a try. Good luck.

I never heard of one. I don't think it is possible to do what you suggest.

The applicant will need to do the biometrics twice; once for EAD and once for AOS. It's a "procedural" thing. The EAD requires the photo and the right index fingerprint. The AOS requires the photo and the FD-258 ten-print.

My experience was that for months it wouldn't accept the number until one day, much to my surprise, it accepted it. A week later, I got an interview notice in the mail. I surmise that they finally "touched" our case! Hopefully you guys won't have to wait as long as we did. (20 mos.) -Happy trails!

The so-called "invalid" number is par for the course. It's happend many times to people including me. The number is okay. It just hasn't been entered into their system. All you can do is call the USCIS to check on your case.

You need to apply for a certificate of no criminal record at the local Public Security Bureau (PSB) in Guangzhou and then have a notary office certify the document.

i wish it was that simple-- the u.s. wants everyone reviewed- my wife was a human resource manager-- how ironic- she was helping people- now, that is used against her-- she was never in the military or anything to do with the ccp- just was told to join or no job,, Sorry about the troubles, waitingguy. It seems that being a member of the CCP can cause problems for some people but not everyone. My wife was a member and she was questioned about it but it didn't stop her from getting the visa. I think it's not just being a member of the party but more about one's actions in the party that is looked at and questioned. It seems to be a sensitive issue with the US government stemming from the cold war days. In any case, I hope things work out for you both soon. Sorry about the snag. Keep us posted. Good luck!

Color copies of everything is the way to go. Nice job! Copies of all pages in the passport it only required for certain immigration forms. As far as the interview goes, a copy of the biometric/identification page is sufficient. Notarization would be a nice touch for the interviewing officer to see should they ask for it. Thank you. Plan on going to interview. Making a duplicate of everything sent to my SO. My hand delivered duplicate will have original boarding passes and receipts. (a bit bulky) Just trying to keep bulk down so things are easily passed under window at interview. Thanks again...I'm just in anal-mode! It sounds like you got it under control.

Color copies of everything is the way to go. Nice job! Copies of all pages in the passport it only required for certain immigration forms. As far as the interview goes, a copy of the biometric/identification page is sufficient. Notarization would be a nice touch for the interviewing officer to see should they ask for it.

DOS was cool!... DOS 3.1; DOS 6.0...........