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Thanks, I'm not sure what went wrong the first time but after spending some time with Marc Ellis I feel better about round 2. I would imagine that the CIS gets tired of cases being sent back over nothing but hopefully, they handle our case with due dillegence and we can begin our life together.

Well, I just returned from Zhengzhou and received a I-797C Notice of Action in the mail. At least our case is being reviewed. We just a had great time together but I can tell she's not too sure that she will ever see the USA. Maybe she is just guarding herself from a possible bigger disappoinment next time. So, we wait and see what they do, right? If they believe what they see does it go back to Guangzhou for another inrterview?

Then I am excited about the sucessful marriage my wife and I will have!!!! Thank you for your insight.

Quote on that topic from my wife: "Well... Now I can complain about the government if I want to. But if I don't mow my lawn every week I get a ticket." That's a classic!!

This story RAWKS!!!! I pray everything else moves according to plan and quickly.

Well thanks for all the input. I am flying back next month and going to do what we can on that side. After having Marc Ellis look over our case, I feel better about our chances next time.

Yea, were good on the usa Side.... beneficiary life insurance, 401K, water bill, etc... we have not mingled our lives in China.... Just wanting to make sure all was covered. I appreciate the feedback.

I posted this yesterday but maybe no one knew I was seeking guidence...... OK CFL, I need some ideas of co-mingling our paperwork and life in China since I am currently in the USA. We never tried to add my name to anything in China before now because we didn't think we needed it. With a possible revocation of our CR-1 petition we are working to strengthen our case for the next go round. I know it is diificult to add names to agreements. I can't add Yan to my apartment without a credit check and all kinds of hassel. But, that is in the US where I have already have listed her on many things already. I need ideas for China hopefully that she can do with me in the States. Worse case I can wait until I go back to China at year end. Thank you for your support.

My wife Xiaoyan carried ten notarized Affidavits of Relationship from my mom and friends etc... into her interview and they wouldn't look at them.

I'm glad you came back and your hanging in there. Its a crying shame really. I would give a limb to have my wife here with me. Praying for you in Texas.

I think dk1 is Visa Officer!!! Sorry if I'm wrong. Where did he go? Very strange to look and ask for advice then not respond to it.

You are THE man,,,,Dan.

I have searched the DOS website and not sure exactly how to track my case. Do you have any ideas? Thanks a bunch.

Thanks Chop..I will probably keep my Time-Warner sice I have my International phone package bundled with my Internet and cable... But, I appreciate your feedback my friend.

Dang! Thats really good advice. What would I get notarized, I wonder? So, the VO would / could pull up your case when we chat? Tonight I went 89% on my Rosetta Stone session...I have had the Pimsleur system for over a year but I really do like the R.S. Thanks for the input.

Thank you Tom!! We will fight until they're tired of seeing our case. I hope others can gain from our situation. That is my intention with these postings. The encouragment means a lot from others who have or / are fighting the same battles. I appreciate the kindness.

Yea, see the word ACCURATE... my translation did not say that one word.....

I plan to pick Marc's brain for a short bit and keep my attorney... He must be very busy. I respect that lady in GZ. I wish I knew her....haha Thanks Bob...I'm Terry

Thanks for sharing SUCESS!!!!!!!!!!! Have a blast!!!!!!!!!!!

I know. To be totally honest were doing fine. We laughed earlier on the phone and were back on track. It was important for me to lay it all out there for others. I know we blew it and I wished I had found this site before I flew to China and got married but that's water under the bridge. I also know that sometimes the truth "stings" to quote David Gray. I asked about meeting with an VO and they told me no way... We're still planning our future and are beginning to learn the unconvienent truth about this process. But, I have fantastic job, a great wife and a great life. I just need them all in one country!!! Oh and THANK YOU.

Bring me with you!!! Congrats. Ill be heading back to Zhengzhou by years end!!! I hate that trip too....

I received a letter from Senator John Cornyn tonight actually. He states if I don't hear back from the USCIS within eight to ten months of my return notice, please contact him again... In all honesty we are feeling better lately.... thanks.

I have so many things of which you speak...actually the guests at our wedding paid for it all.... I saw the envelopes and my wife settled with the facility, my point was I didn't pay....we never told anyone involved in our casae these details,.... they never asked. I just had back surgery so no flights to China any time soon. Maybe towards the end of the year. I know everything you say is right, its just a pain trying to rewrite history when you've done nothing wrong. Yea, I pay 20.00 a month for 1,000 minutes and the VO wants to know what we talk so much? really? I want to refile the I-130 but I dont want the same results.... Obviously, I will send all the family pictures, christmas cards, beneficiary information...etc.... Thanks for the ideas about letters and christmas cards... I found five I had covered up laying around!!!!! + My mother wrote a dear notarized "Affidavit of Relationship" as well as ten other family and friends..... The USCIS read them and approved our petition... the Embassy would not look at them...

I posted this for those going to GUZ. I'm not looking for 20/20 backvision from anyone. I understand we blew it and the fight continues. I'm a grown man, I can deal with disappointment. Lets pretend I'm not a VO lets realistically just be who I am a Manufacturing Supervisor with little knowlege of the Guangzhou Embassy. That is not a crime. And, we have never mislead anyone or falsified any form. They can slow us down but we will be sucessful eventually because we love each other. But, throwing me back under the VO bus is messed up. I have had enough. I get it. We messed up!!!!!!!

I have said repeatedly I was NAIVE... I hired an attorney because I love my wife enough to make sure I did everything right. I missed meals for paying for the lawyer so don't tell me about very little personal investment!!!!!!!!!! I have tons of pictures with her family. Have you seen my file? 12 years. She knows exactly where I'm from.