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Ok so mentioning this in the evolution of relationship letter is ok? If so will they send me RFE to prove its not an IMB? Looking for direction on best way to address this when I do Petition for and file the I-130

Yes I know it would be easy once here no problem. I thought I heard someone say they did it right away at marriage in China. So when they did Petition that the green card and SSI card had the name they planned on using. Not so much a big deal, just thought if she was going to do it anyway why not right away if it was possible. Maybe I heard it on VJ I posted the same question there maybe someone on there will know or have done that....

I saw in a post that for some their wife took their husbands last name and used her family name as her middle name. My wife future wife wants to do the same. We are marrying next month and want to know is there any thing I should do for name change, to make that process go smoothly? Like before submitting the I-130 . I was wondering if there was something we should do in China for the name change on marriage certificate? Then what about when filling out I-130? Passport change or not.ect. Any advise would be appreciated. Maybe some one could share step by step how and when they did it...Thank you

That's what I'm hoping. Can anyone tell me their experience have they been asked to show the divorce decree even if they show the Affidavit of Single status has been notarized by their government saying your single?

I have received my Affidavit of Single status from Chinese consulate in New York. I first went to court house and got divorce decree took that to Secretary of State and they stapled the 2 together and put a seal put on to verify notary from court house. Then I sent all those papers in with a copy of my passport to Chinese Consulate in New York and received back the Secretary of State paper with the Affidavit stapled together like I sent it and the Chinese seal on back of Secretary of State paper perfect so I thought. So I scanned a copy of this to my future wife. She took it to the marriage place and they said yes that's right. on leaving they said to make sure the name on the divorce paper matches letter for letter. I didn't send her copy of divorce decree because didn't think it was needed since I got back the Single status with Chinese seal on it. So after looking at my divorce decree I see that is has my full first name, middle initial , last name..... But on my Affidavit of Single status I filled it out with my full name like on passport, it has my full middle name. and when I signed it just first and last name. This was not a problem with Chinese Consulate in New York and it never came up. So the question is do I need to even present the divorce decree since I have the notarization single status from Chinese government and if so will the difference between one having middle initial and one full middle name going to present a problem.

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Thanks for clearing that up for me.. So the white books will be what we get from the notary office? About how much can I expect to pay for the translations and white books each? Do you know about the turn around time? Thanks for the previous fast reply.

Hello Community ! I see that the Chinese spouse Birth Certificate is now not required when filling out the I-130, according the guide section on this forum. Will we need one later on in the CR-1 process? Also what is the recommended number of translated notarized copies ( white books ) you all suggest for the divorce and marriage documents? What about the fees for these pre copy? How many days does it usually take to have them translated and notarized?

I was wondering if finding your future wife on POF dating site was going to be a potential issue in the CR-1 process? This was a free dating site. http://www.pof.com/

Thank you for the responses, I know from reading here how important it is to make the first part of the application right. I have been saving all info to date since the first meeting. Skype info a little tricky to get. We talk both on IPhone and home computers. The home computers and iPhone have same info for chats but not for the video calls. I wish there was a better way to share the screens on phone and computer instead of doing screen shots of it all. we have countless pictures of us with family on skype and just in general sharing our lives and pics, also showing each other our co-workers ect. through skype video in live time and our every lives at times probably 1,000s Like some sort of down load to get info off as it looks on screen would be nice. tsap seui I am just like you and don't like to leave things to chance, especially after reading some stories on hear about the complications. I wish I could see what a revolution of relationship should look like in a presentation format...I mean I know what it is for us but articulating it in words might be a challenge, I have an idea but would feel better if I could see an example. Even an introduction letter example would be good to see. Any chance there is one on this sight? We will not be using the fiancé visa . We will get married in China.

I had the same concerns. I live in a rural area 2 hours form New York city and 1 hour from Philadelphia. She is from a city. We have talked in great length about this. 3 weeks ago I met a neighbor who lives 1/4 mile from me who is married to a woman form China, Yes I couldn't believe when he told me. They have been married a few years and he told me his wife had an adjustment time when she moved here, being was home sick. He told me about qq and I asked my girlfriend had qq and yes she has one. I gave them her number and his wife has been talking to her a lot about the area we live. I think I was more relieved because now she knows, from a woman from China, her perceptive. We have spent 100's hours on skype also many ,emails, text messages to each other. We have asked each other all the hard question. We are in love with each other and are aware that marriage is always to some extent a leap of faith, all the communication is to narrow the playing field for a lack of words for a successful marriage. We want to take that chance but do not want to hurt our chances on a spousal visa for her by marring on first trip. We are both in our 50's and not naïve about life or marriage...I have seen a filled out I-129 on line bot not a I-130.. Does and one know of one I can look at that's been submitted. I want to see how hard it is to fill out ( I seen the blank forms ). Better yet anyone who would be willing to talk with me on phone that would be great !

Yes I read about keeping good records and have a file for them on my computer. Is there a way to print out all your skype logs ? Both calling times and the texting through skype? I have looked and did not see how to do that... Also do most people fill out the applications themselves or use a visa service? I have see them for as little as $450 to up to 3,000. The one I spoke to was called rapid visa ( good name right, haha) they said they do all the forms ect. I think I read on here about nobody cares like the person filling them out, meaning best to do yourself. Has anybody here used Rapid visa or any other agency to help with the forms?

Hello everyone, First time posting .. read lots of entries , Great info. I have a few questions . I'm 59 years old and met a woman who is 51 on line, She is from China..We were both married before and divorced about 10 years ago. I have received my 10 year visa and going to visit her. When I go it will be a little over 5 months since we have meet online, We Skype a few times each day for hours and send endless emails to each other. We have met each others parents, children,and friends on Skype. We have fallen in love. She has a good job of 31 years and can retire now and is willing to relocate here. She also owns her own home in China . My question is we want to get married on my first trip there. I know most recommend not doing that. She is not going to quit her job for K1 visa which I understand. She would rather get married and apply for spousal visa and then quit her job when approved. I agree and understand she is giving up a good life to marry me and move here, so she wants to be assured she can get the spousal visa before closing her door to long time job. I also have a good job of 33 years here so moving there now is out because retirement for me is a few years off. But may in the future chose to go back and forth if we keep her home there. my question is will marring in China on first trip after 5 months of long distance relationship have a negative effect on the application process? We know that the wait could be 1 year for spousal visa. We are both aware of our ages and time does play into this as far as wanting to start our life together,knowing that it could take a year after marriage. I plan on visiting every few months during the waiting period. I really like to hear from anybody who had a similar story or general advise. Maybe feed back on what to do know to prepare for successful CR1 approval...Thanks