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Already married is already married, even in China I believe. I don't know if there is some mechanism for recording a US marriage in China, but why not consider an elaborate ceremonial (non legal) wedding in China? Jingwen and I had one and believe me, everyone but our respective governments though it to be as real as it gets.

We have flown the CAN-->LAX-->ATL route on Delta/China Southern a number of times. If memory serves, the weight limit was 70 lbs which also covered the domestic leg of the trip.

Maybe it's none of my business, but I'm just curious as to the need for an "appeal letter".

You can breathe a little easier now. Congratualtions and best wishes.

Hearty congratulations.

Welcome aboard. This reminds me of a true story. A couple was closing on a house. The wife thought she had signed everything that she was supposed to sign, and left to run some errands. About a half an hour later, the closing attorney realized that he needed the wife's signature on another document. Turning to the husband, he said "Go out to the parking lot and get her signature on this document. I'm sure she still there." Well, the husband left the room and returned in a few minutes with the signed document, saying "Unbelievable, she was still there after all this time."

"Credible information" bothers me, but I'm sure this coincides with Bush's upcoming trip to Beijing.

Great news Gil. I hope the rest of the process goes quickly for you and Ya. Good luck.

The conventional wisdom says yes, but it's really anybody's guess.

Within 90 days of the biometrics? or 90 days of receipt notice? Thanks. 168127[/snapback] 90 days from receipt: http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/ead.htm#status

Most of Owen's ( http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?showuser=129 ) threads are good reads. ( http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?...ult_type=topics ) Any of Eric's ( http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?showuser=15 ) top ten posts are worth a look.( http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?...ult_type=topics )

You see, you were worrying for nothing. Good luck.

Gives a whole new meaning to "don't call us, we'll call you". USCIS translation would be something like "if you don't call us, we'll forget about you." Looks like you may have to file for removal of conditions at different times, but, hey, who said this process was easy. Maybe you can sell those EADs and recoup some of the costs. Congratulations.

I'm going to guess yes, 401(k) assets can be counted if they are easily convertible to cash within a year. http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/in...nfo_1328.html#6 indicates that savings can be used, and 401(k) accounts are technically savings accounts. The only caveat that I would throw in is that the full amount in a 401(k) account might not be vested (for example, an employer matching contribution), so a portion of the 401(k) balance might not be readily convertible to cash. Remember also that only 1/5 of the assets count for purposes of meeting the thresholds.

I applied for Jingwen AP after she had filed for AOS. I sent in the following: 1. A completed and signed I-131, Application for Travel Document for Jingwen Zhong. 2. Part 7, Attachment to the I-131 explaining the emergent personal reasons for the need to travel to China while the I-485, Application to Adjust Status, is pending. 3. A copy of Jingwen's passport identifying pages showing her name and date of birth, along with a copy of her I-94 (front and back) and K-1 visa. 4. Copies of Jingwen's Notices of Action related to her pending applications for employment authorization (I-765) and her adjustment of status (I-485). 5. Two photographs with Jingwen's name and A number on the back. 6. A check to cover the required filing fee. But for the NOAs, it seems like we sent in the same stuff. Jingwen received her AP without a request for additional information. I'm interested in what USCIS will be looking for with your RFE.

Assuming the employer is on the "up and up", an I-9 will be required of any employee. The I-9 requires verification of identity and employment eligibility. If a person doesn't have a US passport, foreign passport with an unexpired I-94, EAD, Green Card, I-551 stamp, or a few other documents (all of which verify both identity and employment eligibility), the worker must provide separate documents that verify each. Assuming the worker can verify identity, the documents that can be used to verify employment eligibility are somewhat limited but include a valid social security card. If the worker can't verify eligibility to work, he/she can still work, but the employer may be subject to civil and criminal penalties. For most K-1ers, the foreign passport/I-94 satisfies both requirements, but after the I-94 expires, the employer is supposed to re-verify eligibility. If an EAD has been received, that should be sufficient. However, without the EAD, the most likely verification document will be the social security card.

90 days is a good rule of thumb. Also, don't forget that if you haven't received the EAD within the 90 days, you can usually go down to USCIS and get a temporary EAD on the spot. We had to do this for Jingwen and the kids.

Good luck. You know what to do.

Congratulations. Now you can focus on the real things in life.

It's a good feeling, isn't it? Congratulations.

Jingwen and her daughter received their green cards (2 year) without interviews. I think we were one of the first, but others have since reported in that they have received the green cards without an interview. In fact, tonymasiello reported that some cases have been transferred to CSC for processing without interviews: http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13494 The I-551 stamp is just temporary until you receive the actual green card, so I wouldn't worry about not having the stamp now that the green card has arrived. Jingwen's passport does not have the stamp in it. You MUST file to remove the conditions 1 year and 9 months out. When the conditions are removed, the next green card will be good for ten years. I suspect that an interview may be required in order to remove the conditions.

I'd say you're getting real close. Good luck.

Better to be too prepared than not prepared enough. Congratulations.

When I say "execute the I-184" I mean "to sign the form". Under the law, a USC cannot sign the I-184 unless he or she is domiciled in the US. It might seem logical that the US government might not be worried if someone was residing outside the US since, as you say, the applicant probably wouldn't be applying for welfare and become a public burden. But, I think it is safe to assume that the applicant will be coming to the US (that's why he or she is applying for a visa), and that's why the I-864 is needed. Whether it makes sense or not, the law requires that the sponsor be domiciled in the US.

I'm not suggesting that Hamlett22 has a domicile problem, but it is something that a USC residing abroad should be mindful of. Here's the problem with domicile. If your domicile is not in the US, you cannot execute the I-864. If you, the petitioner, cannot execute the I-864 because of this, you cannot use a joint sponsor. No sponsor = no I-864. No I-864 = no visa.