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They waited until you paid the fee before sending out the K-3.

Sounds like Sherry will get to see what a K-3 visa looks like. Good luck.

I've heard of the consulate calling the beneficiary although I'm not sure about Sunday calls. Sounds like you've been pestering them about the P4 - the good old squeaky wheel I guess.

It's been a long time coming with NVC's delays, but you're finally on the home stretch. Good luck.

Time honored rule: Don't worry about the things you can control because you can control them. Don't worry about the things you can't control because you can't control them. Bottom line - don't worry. You'll be fine.

Just a reminder that the 2 year conditional LPR status is aimed at ferreting out fraud, and it is possible that a non fraudulent legitimate marriage may end in divorce. As David's link suggests, it is possible to have the conditions removed even if the marriage did not last two years.

If it's a document you are creating.. just put the notary section at the bottom of it... when I wanted my passport notarized, I photocopied it onto paper that I already printed up with the notary section at the bottom... 216781[/snapback] I did the same with the tax returns. I attached a page to each return that contained language along the following lines: I hereby certify that the U.S. Individual Income Tax Return for the calendar year ______ is a true and correct copy of the original return filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Signed and sworn before me this ___ day of ________, 200_. ______________________________ (signature of Notary) Notary Public, __________ Country, _______ My Commission Expires _____________

Congratulations on the P4 and good luck at the interview.

Can it happen? Take a look at http://www.cis.org/articles/Katz/katz2003.html Although a bit dated, the article identifies one of the most egregious improprieties at the US Embassy in Beijing. Scroll down a little more than half way and read about Charles Parish.

I am a firm believer in the USC's maintaining contact with DOS and the consulate throughout the process. To me, it shows concern, interest, and commitment. Of course, you can go too far with the contacts, but as Jesse suggests, judicious use of the phone, e-mail, and other communications seems to me to produce more good than harm.

Probably the single thing for me is the vitality that one sees on the streets in the city after, say, 8 o'clock. While most stores and shops in the US are closing or gearing up for closing, just about everything was open in China, and the crowds and people gave the streets and "malls" a festive feel.

I am aware of one instance where this was done without problems. The husband and wife live in a part of the country where the I-485 processing was extremely slow. They moved to another part of the country where the wife found employment and filed AOS there. Processing was much faster and the green card will soon be issued (waiting on the namecheck to finish). I don't know if the couple had any intention of returning to their original state or if the issue ever came up.

USCONGUZ reads posts in this forum, so I'm sure he/she will read about these allegations.

That is the way I was interpreting it. 216250[/snapback] Certifying that a translation is accurate is one thing. Requiring that an original document be notarized makes no sense. Notarial documents are somewhat unique to China and do not mean the same thing as a notarization in the US. In the US, documents are generally certified as accurate copies while notarization generally relates to the person or his/her signature on the document. From http://travel.state.gov/visa/reciprocity/C...der/C/China.htm : "Notaries in China do not perform the same functions as their American counterparts. Chinese notaries affix their signatures and office seal to certificates that attest to the probity of claims made by the applicants. By regulation, notaries are empowered to issue certificates only after they conclude that the applicant's claims are true. Notarial certificates of birth, death, marriage, divorce, no criminal record and pre-1981 adoptions are, at best, secondary evidence of the events they purport to document. Although these certificates are secondary evidence, they are used because primary evidence is not standardized, is easily forged, and difficult to evaluate. Notarial certificates are easier to interpret than primary evidence and theoretically represent an expert judgment on the part of the notarial official as to the facts documented." In March's case, while a translator might have to have his/her signature notarized as part of the certification of accurate translation, the police certificate, itself, probably wouldn't/couldn't be notarized.

Congratulations. Thanks for the write-up. I know it's tough, day in an day out, but I'm just wondering if it would hurt if the guards and workers at the consulate showed a bit more civility.

Congratulations to Sarah. I'll too old to remember her CFL handle. Could you help with identifying her.

Yes, it will need to be notarized and tranlated to English too. 216222[/snapback] I'm not sure about the notarization. While it is clear that Chinese police clearance certificates should come from the notarial office, the consulate's FAQ does not seem to require notarized documents from other countries. This is from http://guangzhou.usconsulate.gov/kvfaq.html "Notarial police certificates are required from each visa applicant aged 16 or over issued by his/her local municipal notary office where he/she has resided for at least six months since attaining the age of sixteen. Police certificates are also required from all other countries where the applicant has resided for at least one year." The following link describes the various type of records that DOS is looking for, what they are, and where to obtain them. http://travel.state.gov/visa/reciprocity/index.htm

In addition, assuming proper legal custody or authorization for the K-2 beneficiary to travel, would you describe the procedures for a "follow to join" K-2 in instances where the K-1 beneficiary resides in China but the K-2 beneficiary resides in another country.

As long as you're comfortable that you'll get the mailings from the consulate, I wouldn't be too concerned about the address. As it relates to too much correspondence, etc., since it is probable that DOS has a record. I am a firm believer that inquiries, e-mails, etc. do show involvement of the USC which I think is a good thing. Congratulations on the P3 progress.

Congratulations and best wishes.

Now it all makes sense - applying for a visa in Russia, having studied in China for a period of time. The one year rule would seem to apply. Thanks for clarifying this Lee.

In addition to the free courses offered, here's a link to a listing of fee paid ESL courses across the country: http://www.esldirectory.com/searchproc.php...ty=&country=USA ... this is for the SF area: http://www.esldirectory.com/searchproc.php...t=city&state=CA

The rule is confusing. From http://guangzhou.usconsulate.gov/kvfaq.html "Notarial police certificates are required from each visa applicant aged 16 or over issued by his/her local municipal notary office where he/she has resided for at least six months since attaining the age of sixteen. Police certificates are also required from all other countries where the applicant has resided for at least one year." When the FAQ refers to "other countries", I'm assuming it's referring to countries other than China. If correct, this may put Keesa back to square one - not being able to obtain a Chinese notarial police certificate.

Welcome to Candle. Here are a couple of links that confirm what the others have said: 1) you still have to file your own I-864 even if you need a joint sponsor and 2) what to do (notarized statement explaining) if you did not have to file income tax returns: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1329.html and http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1328.html

Wonderful news. You see, a piece of cake, but I know you're glad this part is over and done with. Congratulations. Only one more to go. Wonder what the chances are that your step son will get adjusted without an interview. It would seem a waste to make him go through an AOS interview now that his mom is a legal permanent resident.