johnnybill45

Thanks for all your posts. I'm well aware of the legal issues, and we know she has to go back to China once the visa runs out. I was just seeing if you guys know anyone who'd like to meet her, then later go to China to marry her - if a good match too hold. Rather than fly to China to meet a potential companion, they'd only have to come to the Bay Area. It's a pretty big committment to fly to China Anyway, it's a long shot. Just thought I'd check at Candle since that's the whole essence of this website. John

however she could meet a man here spend time getting to know eachother, then return to china and the guy can file cr-1 or k-1 after a couple more vists and some time. Any pics ? Rob you shopping? Jin is going to see this you know. Larry

My neice, who is 28 years old, is here on the 3 month finance visa. Her fiance backed out of the marriage so she is now looking to meet a guy between 30 - 40 hopefully in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is super cute and sweet, 28 years old, college educated. The reason for the failure is complicated, but basically the man's mother and the fact that the man has a 3 year old son are the primary cause for the guy backing out of the marriage. Her visa expires near the end of March and then she has to go back to China, so time is limited if you know anyone who is interested in a sweet Chinese wife. Please email me at (Use PM). I am her uncle and my wife is from the same Hunan area as my neice. Thanks John

So a wife CAN'T work, but a fiancee CAN work. Really makes a lot of sense (not!). My wife isn't going to work this year anyway, so it's not an emergency, but it doesn't make sense that the fiancee can and a wife can't. Whatever. Thanks for all the information. John

Thanks guys. I guess I'll call the number tomorrow and see what they say. Meanwhile, if anyone knows where I can download the required EAD form from the net, let me know. So far I can't seem to locate it. I find an I-765, but no I-766. Thx John

The lady at the social security office told me I need an "authorization to work" permit for my wife and six-year old step-son who came in on K3 visas from China. She said I'd need to fill out forms I-688B or I-766 but neither exist with the BCIS. Anyone know anything about that? I live in California. Thx John

When applying for a social security number, can my wife and son get that as soon as they get here, or does the Adjustment of Status have to be filed first? Anyone know? Thanks John

Many good comments. Thanks. I wouldn't mind moving back to Tennessee, my home state. Perhaps I will some day. Houses there are about 1/3 of what they are here in California. But people here are so much more tolerate of people's differences. I never said how much money she is bringing. It's significantly more than 10K. That is why wiring it to my bank is probably the safest. However, it requires government approval according to my wife. She will check it out, but she believes the government gets involved in any money transaction from China to the U.S. and must approve it first. Remember, China is still a communist country. When we are there, we may not see the little things that the government does, but this is one of them -- according to my bride. Of course, our government does the same - it's called IRS. That's why whatever she claims on the Customs form is sent to the IRS. Now about the bonus thread: If you don't like having your bonus taxed so much, start voting Liberterian! Their political platform is very practical. As long as Democrats and Republicans run the country, your hard earned money will get taxed "to the max" and will be going to other countries like Iraq to satisfy power hungry imperialists like President Bush. (That should ruffle a few feathers!) John

Thanks you guys. I think tonyontherock hit it right. According to the accountant that works where I work, there will be no tax ramifications. It's her money that she made in China, and won't be taxed again here. You all brought up some good points, about getting out of China with it. She may have a bank wire it to our account once she opens an account or just gets her name on my account. Yes, we need the money now. We would not dream of leaving it in China. Combined with my money, it will be part of our future down payment on a house. When you live in California, especially the bay area, you pay out the ying-yang for a house! So every little bit counts! Thanks John

Maybe that's the best solution. Bring in a small amount, and wire the rest. She'd need to open an account here once she gets here, or wire to my account. It's just I'm not sure yet what the ramifications (tax wise) would be. I'll probably stop at the Cathy Pacific bank tomorrow and ask them. Meanwhile, she can work on it from her end. John

After my wife sells her house, she will bring the money into the U.S. Have any of you guys had experience with bringing in more than $10,000 US dollars? More than 10K, customs wants you to declare it. What happens if you declare it? Is it just another form to the IRS? As a first time immigrant,does she have to pay tax? Thx John

Well, there wasn't much asked at my wife's interview two days ago. We were way over-prepared. She had photos, e-mails, love letters, phone bills, letters I sent to congressmen and the FBI, and they didn't ask for any of it. They asked her: (1) What does your husband do, (2) What do you do (3) How did you meet, and (4) how much wood can a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood. That last one stumped her. That was it. Perhaps seeing that we've been married 2.5 years meant something to the visa officer and he went easy on her. Still, be very prepared. Always better to have too much documentation than not enough. Sorry I don't have much else to share about the interview. John

Well, my wife just had her interview yesterday. They did not ask for love letters, phone bills, e-mails, or even photographs! We had tons of all that stuff. Of course, we've been married 2.5 years so maybe they gave us a break. If you have a video, and you guys say you used phone cards, it's OK. You'll be OK. Don't worry about creating a phone bill. These immigration visa officers put the fear of God into us big time. Can you imagine them saying "well, you got a great video here, and some letters, and all your documents are in order, you answered all questions perfectly, and you have photographs -- but we'll have to reject her visa BECAUSE you have no phone bills!" That won't happen. John

Actually, I'm working. I'm swing shift supervisor for Inamed (collagen and breast implants). Not getting any work done though. Just e-mailing everybody I know! John

Visa was finally approved. I couldn't get what questions were asked of my dear wife because her cell phone to my cell phone was not clear (can you hear me now?) When she comes back to Shenzhen and I get the story of what happened, I will post it for you guys. She has to sell her condo, spend Chinese New Years with relatives then she'll be here. Hell, after two and one-half years of this waiting, another two months will be "a piece of cake". Needless to say, I am the happiest guy in San Jose, CA tonight! See ya! John