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That would be her present address in China - write small or use a small font. I would put NA for a-d. You were born a US citizen so you are a native US citizen. Yes, I would. Since the kids are not living with you, I would show them as "partially dependent". I think so. At least, I showed Jingwen with the relationship "fiancee" and the date I submitted the I-129F.

Spouses of a USC are "immediate relatives". As such, there is no numerical limitation on the visas issued, so having a priority date is likely immaterial. I don't think the priority date bears directly on when GZ schedules you for an interview.

Nicely done. Congratulations.

Unless the form is different from the one on the USCIS website ( http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/f...files/I-864.pdf ), I'm not seeing a place for the sponsored immigrant to sign. Having said that, are you by chance referring to the I-864A ( http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/f...iles/I-864A.pdf )? This form can be used by the sponsored immigrant in his or her capacity as a household member. If so, the sponsored immigrant must get his or her signature notarized.

If I'm not mistaken, the K-4 is a derivative visa and requires a K-3 for the parent. I skeptical whether you would be able to get a K-4 for your step son without getting a K-3 for your wife.

This is good information. Thanks.

Jiao zi still tops my "I could eat them anytime" list. And, like David, I've eaten a lot of them. Jingwen is a perfectionist when it comes to making dumplings. Thank you, xin ai de lao po.

That's a very good question. I've never heard of any SO who asked or knew the name of the VO. I do know of one instance where the fiancee and fiance coincidentally met a VO in a social setting and they exchanged names. I am also interested in knowing about this.

That's more than I had, and it's probably more than most had. I wouldn't be too worried. Sounds like you've got your bases covered. Besides, by the time your fiancee goes for her interview, GZ will have focused on something else...like "what's the ring size of your fiance's big toe, in American measurements please?"

Welcome. My response assumes the CR-1 process from NVC to GZ is the same as for the K-1. If not, maybe someone will correct me. Chances are your I-130 is sitting in one of two places. It's either still at the DHL facility waiting to be delivered to GZ or it's been delivered to GZ and is waiting to be entered into the computer system. If you know the date the files left NVC, you can call DHL with this information and the addresses of the sender (NVC) and the recipient (GZ), and they should be able to give you a tracking number. Then you can go to the DHL website and see if your files are still in DHL's possession. If there are multiple shipments to GZ on your date, it is usually safe to assume that the visa files are the last to leave the DHL facility. If all deliveries have been made to GZ for your date of shipment, then it usually means that GZ has them but hasn't gotten around to entering the information into the system. For me, it was easier to call DOS here in the states to get a status update on when GZ has entered the data. You can do a search to get the particulars about the addresses and phone numbers. Others who are going through the I-130/CR-1 route can advise you better on what's in store for you once GZ enters your data into the system.

Same thing happened to me. It's not that common. http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....46a4bd26b3d8645

The I-130 will get you the CR-1 (Conditional Resident) visa, and your wife will be a legal permanent resident upon entry to the US. As others have already stated, the K-3 is intended to allow your wife to come to the US while the I-130 is being processed and connot be filed without having already filed the I-130 and getting the receipt notification.

Many of us have suspected this from the beginning. Many when GZ moves into the new facility with presumably more storage, DHL will deliver more quickly...and the packages will wait at the consulate instead of at DHL.

Gotta finish the training. Red light mean stop. Green light means go. Yellow light means go faster.

Done.

Even better.

The problem is that SSA will read too much into the FAQ. For example, the FAQ says to bring "... documents showing your age, identity and lawful alien status (including your permission to work in the U.S.)". Some offices say this means a K-1 also needs work authorization (EAD). But, if you arm yourself with a copy of Policy Statement RM 00203.500 "Employment Authorization for Nonimmigrants" found at http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203...33;opendocument where it makes it clear that K-1ers don't need an EAD to get an SSN, you should be okay. Most offices will issue an SSN to a K-1er if applied for within the first 70 days or so. After that, SSA will insisit on an EAD.

It is tough, Ken, made tougher by life's curve balls. Sometimes, I think the government's the pitcher rather than life. But, having taken a year to get through the whole process, I can certaintly testify that CFL is the best place to vent, to console, to share the joy, to seek comfort, to bitch, to laugh, and to learn that we are not alone in this maze called immigration. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, and it shines brightly indeed.

But have you used "4Q2"? There've been a number of times I wanted to. Ok I'll bite what is 4Q2? Anything close to R2D2? Is it within my NTK (need to know) JIT (just in time) which is the current government standard for training? 88 (baba) (Zhongwen chat talk) Try pronouncing it, substituting a slight "u" sound for the "or" sound in fork.

But have you used "4Q2"? There've been a number of times I wanted to.

Just a couple of points about the AOS. I'd say it depends on how technical you want to be with compliance. Two things will likely impact your decision. The first is the I-865 which is supposed to be filed to notify USCIS of a change in address if the I-864 sponsor moves. This form is filed with the Service Center, which I presume would be VSC in your case if you move to VA. You probably ought to be consistent. In other words, if you move to VA and file the I-865 with VSC, how would it look if you had your AOS pending in Dallas? The other form is the AR-11 which should be filed by your wife within 10 days of a change in address. This form is filed with BCIS in Kentucky (I think). Again, consistency may be an issue. Some might conclude that would be appropriate to wait until you are permanently settled in VA (permanent address) before filing the change of address forms. If that's the case, it might also be appropriate to continue to use your current address for AOS purposes. If you change your current address to one still within the TSC service area, you've got to think about consistency with the change of address forms.

Take a look at http://commdocs.house.gov/committees/judic...hju63124_0f.htm dealing with nonimmigrant visa fraud. One interesting statment from the somewhat dated testimony: "According to the report, 90 percent of the Chinese L visa petitioners investigated were found to have submitted fraudulent documents to the INS. Department of State reporting from China posts described similar levels of fraud with L visa petitions." Based on the testimony, statistics on visa fraud are not readily available, but in my mind it's an iceberg thing. We may see the tip, but we don't really know what's underneath the surface.

Both are expensive. I hope she knows how to drive. both are superfluous... Wranglers are actually very reasonable, and used ones with the 4 cylinder are rather cheap. We were traveling to the Great Wall, and a Jeep Grand Cherokee passed us. Grand Cherokees are not seen that often in China. Our driver asked if this was an expensive car in America. I said more expensive than some, less than others. He said he couldn't afford to drive because of the gas consumption adding that in China this type of car was called a "petrol tiger". I laughed at the similarity, saying in America it's called a "gas hog".

Nicely done. Congratulations. Great information on the process for those coming behind you.

Assuming her AOS has not already been approved, I would say "legal alien allowed to work" if you are filing within the first 70 days or so of her arrival or have an EAD. If it's after the ~70 days and you don't have an EAD, you probably ought to wait until you get the employment authorization. Others disagree on needing an EAD as a condition to getting an SSN, but SSA has been pretty consistent in insisting on an EAD except in certain limited circumstances.