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Thank you guys, couldn't have done it without your help!!! Just out of curiosity and laziness (don't want to search around the forum), what are the beneficiaries’ restriction on overseas travel AFTER they land in the U.S.? For example, do they have to stay for 6 months before traveling abroad? And when they travel abroad, what is the maximum duration before having to come back to the states? THANKS AGAIN!

Hello Everyone, My wife passed her IR1 interview!! We celebrated by booking an earlier flight back to Shanghai. Firstly, I want to say how much I want to thank this forum and everyone’s effort in sharing their experience and expertise. Because of your generosity and warm-heartedness, you’ve helped a lot of people out there desperately need of assistance. THANK YOU!! I want to share my experience with the rest of you out there putting all your effort into bringing your love ones closer to you. Just a quick background introduction of myself, I’m a Chinese American in Shanghai. I moved to Shanghai five years ago and met my lovely wife (from Sichuan). We registered and got our marriage certificate back in 2010. And after our summer trip to the U.S. in 2012, we decided that it is better to start a family in the states. TIMELINE: -Jan. 2010, got married in China -Summer 2012, took a trip to the states for our wedding celebration -Sept.27th 2012, started the DCF in Beijing -Oct. 18th 2012, our case file was forwarded to GZ for further processing -Nov. 21st 2012, received PACKET 3 (NOA #3) -Dec. 12th 2012, received visa appointment confirmation email -Jan. 22nd 2012, document in-take and finger printing -Jan. 23rd 2012, interview DOCUMENT IN-TAKE DAY: -Scheduled for 12:30 p.m. -We got there at 11 and there were already tons of people. -Make sure you get into the right queue (there are queues for non-immigration visas, immigration visas, submitting additional documents, etc.) -They started letting people in at around noon and you must show them your passport (beneficiary) and the appointment letter. -They check off your name on the list and give you a plastic card -Take the escalator up to the third floor, that’s your first security check (they take away your plastic card, so I guess if u don't have the card, you'll have to go back in line to get one. Also, they'll take away any food or water from you) -Go up to the fifth floor, this is the second security check. (they'll take away all electronics and store them for you till you leave) -And then they'll give you a ticket number (do NOT lose this number, they'll ask for it when you go to the window) -Then you sit and wait till they call your number (they will NOT call the numbers in order, but most likely by the type of visa you are applying for) -Document submissions are different for different people. Just give them what they ask for. (some people after submitting their documents will be asked to pay a fee) -After you submit your documents, stay put and wait for finger printing (they will call the same number again) INTERVIEW DAY: -Scheduled for 7:30 a.m. -We arrived at 6:30 a.m. and there were already several lines (for different visa applicants) -By 7:30, make your way up to the fifth floor and get ready to wait again. -Before they begin interviewing, all the applicants are required to take an oath to answer all questions truthfully. -They'll call your number (same number from yesterday) -Make sure you bring along all the documents, even though they may not have asked for them yesterday. -If you didn't pass, you can go to a window to request for details regarding what you need to re-submit. COUPLE THINGS TO NOTE: -Document submissions are done by local Chinese -Actual interviews are done by foreigners who can speak insanely good Chinese OUR CHECKLIST: 1. Appointment Letter 2. Beneficiary passport bio page 3. U.S. Visa Photos x6 4. Notarized birth certificate 5. Nortarized marriage certificate 6. Nortarized police records 7. Evidence of financial Support (I-864 form) I-864 one for the petitioner A letter explaining why I did not file for tax return 8. I-864 from joint sponsor Tax returns from joint sponsor (W2 and 1080) Proof of employment from employer Joint sponsor's passport bio-page 9. Proof of domcile U.S. Credit card statements U.S. driver's license Student loan statement U.S. Bank statements (with both my name and my wife's name) 10. 50 photos of us, with family and friends (from 2008 - 2012) 11. Medical exmination packet (sealed envelope) and x-ray film

You guys are awesome! Thank you so much Dan and Tsap.

Hello Everyone, My wife's interview is coming up in two days and although I am pretty confident about the completeness of the required documents, I just want to double check. Again, this is an awesome forum and you guys have been so helpful. Thanks again. Just a little background info: -Been working in China since 2008. -Got married (registered in China) in 2010. -Brought my wife back to the U.S. with me for our wedding. -Started the DCF process in Oct. 2012 -Scheduled her Immigration IR1 visa interview for Jan. 22nd And here's my checklist: 1. Appointment Letter 2. Beneficiary passport bio page 3. U.S. Visa Photos x6 4. Nortarized birth certificate 5. Nortarized marriage certificate 6. Nortarized police records 7. Evidence of financial Support (I-864 form) I-864 from me A letter explaining why I did not file for tax return 8. I-864 from my dad (joint sponsor) I-864A from my mom Tax returns from my parents (W2 and 1080) Proof of employment from employer Mom and dad's passport bio-page 9. Proof of domcile U.S. Credit card statements U.S. driver's license Student loan statement U.S. Bank statements (with both my name and my wife's name) 10. 50 photos of us, with family and friends (from 2008 - 2012) 11. Our plane tickets for the U.S. trip in 2012 12. Medical exmination packet (sealed envelope) and x-ray film THAT"S IT! Questions: 1. I read somewhere that at the document intake, you'll have to bring the ORIGINAL DS-230 and sign it there? Well the thing is, we sent in the original DS-230 (without the signature) as instructed (Packet 3). So I'm a bit confused about this. 2. So during document intake, they take what they need and tell you if you are missing anything. And then the next day, you come in and wait for your interview. BEFORE your interview, they give you BACK your documents? How will you 'hand over' what the VO asks for during the interview. (Sorry if this is a stupid question). 3. Document intake is shceduled at 12:30, would it be okay to arrive 2-3 hrs before? 4. I don't see a time for her interview with the VO; should she arrive really early just so she can get in front of the line? (I'll have to catch a flight in the late afternoon). I'm sorry for all these questions, I just want to know what the proecedures are so I don't freak out if she's late or something. I'll be in GZ with her the whole time. The next two days are gonna be the longest days of my life! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Again, thank you very much for your assistance. This is such a friendly and professional forum. I guess I'm just gonna bring it with me, I don't want to take the one out of a million chance.

Thank a bunch Randy and Dan for your prompt reply! I really appreciate it!

Hello everyone, Firstly, I just want to thank everyone for providing detailed information/tips/experience regarding their immigration process. The information really helped me out a lot in the beginning. Secondly, I'm sorry if this topic is in the wrong location. Here's a quick rundown of our application status so far. -Starting the DCF process in early Oct. 2012 in Beijing -Received interview confirmation in mid Dec. 2012 -Interview date 22nd of Jan. 2013 When we went to pick up the medical exam at the Shanghai International Travel Healthcare Center, they gave us a large, sealed envelope with her chest x-ray film, a sealed white envelope, and then another booklet with a summary of her medical checkup. The nurse said we'll have to bring along the huge x-ray film to Guangzhou just in-case they ask for it, do we really need to bring it with us? Thanks again for your input! Kind Regards, Ming