Hi all, First, great site!! Thanks in advance for any replies. I've been in China since last year 2006, Feb with a 3 month visit back to the US this year. I'm leaving Shanghai this week and need to start the preparation to bring my wife, who I married a little over a month ago, to the US. Background: We met on the internet in 2005 and have saved all our MSN Chat history. I came to Shanghai last year and have spent nearly everyday together or have spoken on the phone and this year we married. I have a good foundation of Chinese (intermediate speaker) and my wife speaks English. My wife also has a son. So, from my understanding, when I get to the US I should file a I-130 and let it go through to a CR-1. From here I'm confused. I've viewed timelines but still don't know the best way to go to get her here in the US asap and with a strong status (green card?). Also, we want her son to come later so we can have time to get set up before he arrives. What's the best way to go here? Also, while in China I did not work but have very good tax return information prior to going to China. Would that be acceptable? Looking for any help or guidance. Thanks again, HR