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Thank you for the fast response, one more question. Please enter the 'A-Number' and 'Case ID' provided to you by the Department of State at the time you were issued your Immigrant Visa. The 'A-Number' you list must be 9 digits in length. If your 'A-Number' is fewer than 9 digits, you must insert the necessary amount of zeros (0) after 'A' and before your number to create a 9 digit entry. For example, provide A000012345 for A12345. My wife's visa doesn't actually have A in front of the number and isn't 9 digits in length. It's just 8. Should I add it in myself? Like A000012345. Also for the Case number, I can't add in the last number on her visa. it seems to be at it's limit? I got these errors below: A-Number does not contain a valid pattern (e.g. A012345678). ERROR: A-Number does not contain a valid pattern (e.g. A012345678).ERROR: You have entered an invalid DOS Case ID. Please recheck your USCIS Immigrant Fee handout from the Department of State (DOS). The DOS Case ID should look like the following example: ABC1234567890ERROR: You have entered an invalid DOS Case ID. Please recheck your USCIS Immigrant Fee handout from the Department of State (DOS). The DOS Case ID should look like the following example: ABC1234567890

Hello, where can i find the A-number and DOS-Case ID? My wife is on a CR-1 visa and just arrived to the States.

I just wanted to thank everyone who helped us prepare for our interview. Some things that she was asked: Who's the petioner What's my job She asked to see the medical papers What was her co-sponsors occupation If I was american Chinese (after she looked at our photos) What's her plan for america Where will we live She was given a white paper with instructions to receive her visa. Hope this helps and thanks again!

My wife is from Haerbin and her hukou is from there, she got her criminal background documents from there. Currently, she's been living in Shanghai for 3 years. Is the papers from her hometown enough? Or do we need background checks from both cities? Thank you all in advance. Regards.

hello all, my wife is preparing to get her medical check-up in shanghai. She only has 3 records of the required vaccinations listed. i was wondering how much did you all pay for additional vaccination shots? Also, did you have to get them allt? it seems like a lot of shots for one sitting.. thank you all in advance.

Dear all, I just scheduled our interview in Guangzhou for mid-April. However, I noticed that the I-864 expires at the end of this month. I have two co-sponsors that I'm wanting to send out the I-864 forms to but I'm worried that they will change the forms. Should I just wait until April? I'd rather do things sooner than later. Thank you in advance. Best regards, Julian

Congratulations!

Thank you so much. I'm a little confused about what to do after DS-260. I am at this part: You must register a location for document pick-up by selecting the “Select Document Delivery Address” option in the Immigrant Visa Section of http://ustraveldocs.com. I am stuck at step#8. Do I just go straight to the CITIC bank and deliver the docs regardless? Best regards.

Yes I DCF'd. With the following instructions via email: □ COMPLETE FORM DS-260(Online Immigrant Visa Application & Registration). Starting September 1, 2013 immigrant visa applicants are required to complete form DS-260. Please follow the on-line instructions and complete this form athttps://ceac.state.gov/IV. Once you have completed the form, print the confirmation page and submit it along with other requested items in this notice. *For instructions and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on completing the DS-260, please visithttp://www.travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_5164.html. □ COPY OF THE PERSONAL INFORMATION PAGE OF YOUR PASSPORT: A copy of the personal information pageof your current passport. (Each applicant must have a current passport that will be valid for travel to the United States for at least 8 months beyond the visa issuance date.)□ PHOTOGRAPHS: Two 2 inches square (roughly 50 mm square) un-mounted full-face color photographs with a white background. All applicants must submit photos, regardless of age.How to Submit Required Materials:You must register a location for document pick-up by selecting the “Select Document Delivery Address” option in the Immigrant Visa Section of http://ustraveldocs.com. Please print the “IV Pre-interview Document Submission Cover Letter” at http://www.ustraveldocs.com/cn/20140707%20IV%20Pre-interview%20Document%20Submission%20Cover%20Letter%20for%20Drop%20Off.pdf. Complete and submit the Document Submission Letter along with the above requested items at the nearest CITIC Bank. Failure to take the requested action within one year will result in your application being terminated. I completed the form online. But I am stuck at step #8 of: You must register a location for document pick-up by selecting the “Select Document Delivery Address” option in the Immigrant Visa Section of http://ustraveldocs.com.

Hi Doug, first of all thank you for the information. I did everything as you said. However, I'm up to step 8 where I have to confirm my case ID? But after I enter the Case ID I get this error: The Case ID that you have entered cannot be found. [GUZ2015062041]. Please confirm your IV Case ID to proceed with scheduling your appointment. Please ensure that you have been notified that your IV Case is ready for scheduling. If you receive an error message that your Case ID is not loaded, please be patient and try again at a later time. Am I suppose to wait for something in order to pass this step? Or since I already selected my delivery address I drop off the documents at the CITIC bank to proceed past step 8? Best regards, Julian

Dear all, After completing the DS-260 online. I went through the next step to register a location for document pick-up. However, when I go to confirm the case ID, I get this error: The Case ID that you have entered cannot be found. Please confirm your IV Case ID to proceed with scheduling your appointment. Please ensure that you have been notified that your IV Case is ready for scheduling. If you receive an error message that your Case ID is not loaded, please be patient and try again at a later time I made sure that the case ID is correct. Am I doing something wrong? Thank you in advance. Best regards, Julian

The last step on the DS-260 instructions state: Once you have submitted the DS-260 forms for you and your accompanying family members, you must then submit your required civil documents, photographs and embassy-specific documents to the NVC. If your case is NOT processing electronically, please submit your documents to: National Visa Center Attn: CMR/DR 31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100 Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914 If your case IS processing electronically, please scan and email your documents to: NVCElectronic@state.gov If I DCF'd in Beijing then my case is processed electronically, correct? I don't need to mail these to NVC? Thank you in advance. Julian

Dear all, This may be a dumb question: Is your spouse immigrating to the U.S.with you? I plan to move back to America but I should answer no, correct? Since I'm already a US citizen. Thanks in advance. Julian

I got a quick reply and was given an approval notice attached! In the attachment it said that they forwarded it to the Guangzhou consulate. Do I just wait for another notification for the next step?

Yes, I provided both mine and my wife's emails in the G-1145. Thanks again.

Dear all, We filed for DCF a couple months back and we have not heard any response yet from the Beijing US Consulate. Does anyone know the best way to check the status of our application? Do we contact Guangzhou or Beijing? If anyone can provide a email or phone number that would be great. Thank you. Best regards, Julian

Hello, Both my mother and brother will be joint sponsor's for my wife. In his I-864 he only sent me his 2013 1040 tax returns. It says on the I-864 that 3-years is optional. Is that necessary to have 3 years worth of 1040 tax returns? Thank you for your responses. Best regards, Julian

http://beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn/i-130-petition-for-alien-relative.html I found this from the above website: Evidence of the petitioners residence in China. Please note that We need a Residence Permit for Foreigner in the Peoples Republic of China ( to prove your residence in China. Holder of a Chinese visa (ǩ֤) in any categories must apply for a Residence Permit for Foreigner to prove their residence in China before direct filing with USCIS Beijing Field Office.I have been in Shanghai for 3 years, I have a work permit book as well as a work visa in my passport. Is that the same as the residence permit for foreigners? If not, please let me know where I can go to get one.

Thank you, another question. We live in Shanghai, but my wife is from Harbin. Do we have to go to her hometown to get all these documents? Or do these notarial documents work nationwide?

Hello, When my wife and I got married we only received two red books with our photo enclosed. We didn't receive any white book during this time. Did i miss something? thank you. best regards julian

Hello, Can I DCF in Shanghai consulate for them to forward to Beijing consulate? Thank you for your advice. Best regards, Julian

Hello, I live in Shanghai and I need to get my wife's local documents translated for the application. Does anyone know a reliable source to get them done here? Best regards, Julian

Thank you!

Hello, I'm preparing our documents for DCF for my wife. I saw in the requirements: Proof of U.S. Citizenship of petitioner. I am a US born citizen but I only have a copy of my birth certificate. If I bring my original US passport, is that enough proof? Thank you. Best regards, Julian

Hello, I'm preparing my I-130 for my wife. We live in Shanghai. I read I can file for DCF at Beijing or Guangzhou, any recommendations which one I should choose? Thank you for your feedback. Best, Julian