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I used the "including the kitchen sink" approach. But, it is unlikely that supporting documentation, like the e-mails, etc. would be included in the package that the medical staff assembles. That package usually contains only the official forms, police certificates, notarials, etc. Other stuff, like the e-mails are usually hand carried into the consulate by the applicant on the day of the interview.

Just a quick addendum to this. This section of the law has been discussed before, and it's important to note that the 30/60 day clock does not begin to run on fiance(e) visas until the consulate is in receipt of all of the information from the applicant. Usually, the last piece of information is provided at the time of the interview. The length of time leading up to the interview is not really covered by this section.

Just remember that filing the I-485 is with USCIS which is the Department of Homeland Security. The interview in GZ was with the Department of State. Yea, I know, redundant information, but that's the way the system works these days.

My sense is that it can be several weeks to several years between filing AOS and LPR approval. It depends on where you are filing. Typically, the NW is fast; the SE is slow.

So true, so true. Jingwen's daughter, age 21, can boil noodles..... well that's about it. Mama did all the cooking in China.

Congratulations. I love happy endings.

First, welcome to CFL, also known as the waiting room. In answer to your question, it means that you are in the queue for the queue that will queue up for the P4 queue. Actually, I think it means that everything is done except for finding an interview date opening for her so they can schedule her interview. Depending on the volume of applications, this could be upwards of 5-6 months. Check out some of the timelines, and you'll get an idea of how long it's taking from P3 to P4 and from P4 to the actual interview date. Scheduling of the interview is supposed to be done is some sort of chronological order, but some inside moles have suggested that dart throwing at the calendar is still being used. Good luck, and, yea, Trigg will initiate you to the warped sense of humor exhibited by many of us. Do you like sheep? Cheetos?

Geeze Squid. Didn't you learn anything while hanging out here? You should know by now that 5/32/05 needs to be translated: 5 = number of months one has to wait to get a response concerning the interview date. 32 = number of days it take GZ to respond to your last request for uncanned information. 05 = number of times that you stay awake worrying about how to complete all the forms. (it's a double digit to allow for the possibility that you'll be awake at night for up to 99 days) Putting this all together, I gather that jimglot waited 5 months or so to get his P4, then waited another 32 days to finally get some sort of confirmation. And, staying awake for 5 days made him age one additional day. Subtract that extra day and you can see that May 31st is the day. I must add that I have heard other theories on translating dates. The most prevalent one is that GZ is aware that the US just went to DST, so they advanced their calendar one day to remain in sync.

Jingwen has yet to learn to filter information from the TV. To her everything that she hears is the absolute truth. Just the other day, she asked me why NYC had so many rats in people's homes. Found out that there was a segment on the news about rat infestations in the South Bronx, but she didn't know how to differentiate the information. I saw the same thing coming from KK, our step daughter, when she asked why Americans don't want Taiwan to be part of the mainland. She had just finished watching one of the Chinese TV stations where there was essentially a pro Taiwan editorial commentary on China Taiwan relations. I suspect that the lack of differing opinions coming from state run media may have something to do with this.

Good news on the P4. nooneufo did a fairly extensive FAQ on the P3/P4. You might want to start there. http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....=1&t=4036&st=30

Jingwen went from gas to electric when she came to the States. It took a little practice (no instant on/off) but she's adapted well...and her cooking is still delicious.

Trigg, can you say "scholarship"?

Great news. May 23rd gives you plenty of time to start worrying about all the things that you've been putting off. Good luck.

So true, but by the time the judge arrives, I get released for time served.

Yea, but living in the Eastern time zone does have one advantage. When the Alabama Highway Patrol starts chasing us Georgia drivers, we make a bee line for the border, knowing the cops will lose an hour if they cross into the state. As soon as the cops realize they just lost an hour on us, they give up and go home. Works every time.

Sorry about the photo thing. USCIS has a nasty habit of not revising their revised forms, but you will find the following buried on their website: http://uscis.gov/graphics/lawsregs/handboo...oRmnd082504.pdf Glad you found CFL. With so many eyes checking things out, we all can help each other with changing information. By the way, I filed with TSC as well. Did you get an RFE or did they send the entire application back?

I can't wait. My feeble brain always had trouble with a 13 hour difference between Atlanta and China. Glad it's down to 12.

Wonderful news. And, just when you think you about to hit rock bottom, GZ puts a little air under you. Start coaching hubby.

http://www.ems.com.cn/ems/English/index.jsp

Wonderful news. If it's any consolation, the K-1 visa process is actually faster than the Atlanta AOS process. Get the info back in quickly to reserve your space in the P4 queue. Good luck.

Jingwen has never mentioned this, but I wonder if something should be done since her dad passed away last fall. Any suggestions? Maybe we'll go to my dad's grave on Sunday.

Just noticed that you're going for CR-1 or IR-1 rather than a K-1 or K-3. The process may be a little different.

I doubt that has much to do with it. I think more like Amazing what happens when people yearn for love and respect--somehting they perhaps didn't get in there own country. I can't help but think that it's a little of both. The internet has expanded the horizons of many people to be sure, and sometimes what's "over there" looks pretty good, whether it be lifestyle, opportunity, or freedom of expression. I also think that this new portal to the West has led many Chinese people and Chinese women in particular to question traditional roles played by men and women in the country when they see that equality between the sexes, at least in theory, may be preferable to a "second class" position in China.

As impatient says, your files are probably now headed to GZ, but the process is very slow. You can do a search that will give you the means to track your shipment from the NVC. Essentially, you get the DHL tracking number from DHL and watch their website for a month or so to see when the last of the shipments to GZ clears "clearance delay" status. Once the package actually gets delivered to the consulate, it will take a while for GZ to enter the data into its computer base. Periodic telephone calls to the Dept. of State here in the US will help you determine when GZ enters the data. After that, it's wait time for the P3. Again, calls to DOS will help you know when all of this happens. Good luck.

First one that popped up: http://www.nickdestefano.com/ugly_monster.htm