Phil & Ningning

Wow. Things have really changed since we went through this. Ningning's sister passed her interview November 30th. That's just over 5 months after I129f was filed. I'm not sure she has received her visa yet, but the interviewer said it was all good. She does have a plane ticket already. Looks like they will be together for Christmas.

Somebody's not doing their job there, probably at the police department. It sounds like something she'll just have to get done one way or another. Maybe she can go there herself and lead somebody by the hand? I haven't heard of anyone being denied a police report at their hukou for any reason. Once the report is issued, then it only needs to be taken to the notary office. You're absolutely right Randy. Her brother in law had a contact at the police station. When Baba went to see that person, it was no problem. Then he took it to the notary office and now it's just a matter of time. Incidentally, the I-129F was filed in June and she is now eligible for interview. So much faster than it was in 04.

Carl, it was ages ago. I have very good memories of that trip North. I agree about somebody not doing their job. Hopefully we can get it worked out soon. Ningning & I as well as her sister's fiance and the entire family will all be together in Nanning in two weeks. So excited about that. Maybe if we all show up en masse..... In any event, I will certainly keep you posted of the result.

Hello All, My lovely wife of over ten years came to me on a K1 visa after meeting online and I have absolutely zero regrets. CFL was a huge help to us back in the day. Her sister has now met a man from USA and is engaged to him. His K1 petition was sent to the consulate last week from NVC. She has a Nanning Guangxi hukou but currently lives in Shenzhen. Her father has tried to get her police certificate at the notary office and was sent to the police bureau to get the report, but the police told him a new rule has been in effect since August that prevents them from issuing the report to an individual. They tell him that it must be requested by the Notarial Office directly, but the Provincial Notarial Office says they do not yet have a procedure in place to accomplish this. Has anyone else from Nanning or Guangxi province in general come up against this? What should they do? Thanks in advance, Phil

My favorite... "Ain't this place a geographical oddity..... two weeks from anywhere!"

Jany, I was here at that time and remember your story well as it unfolded. It was heart-wrenching, to say the least. I don't post much but feel compelled to at this time. Congratulations on all your successes, your new business, and especially your new marriage. I am certain your husband is a lucky man!

Wow! Congratulations to the both of you Carl. That's really fantastic!

Wow. Words fail me. Bitch with a capital C.

I would certainly include the photos with the application if you have any question about whether they are required or not. It's cheap insurance and something simply not worth worrying about down the line. I seem to recall submitting them with ours. Not sure.

I had a similar thing on my debit card after leaving China just a few days ago. "CHAO YANG SUO". It was a 2000 RMB withdrawal at an ATM in Nanning. I remember the transaction well. Could be a cash advance you forgot about. $285.79

No.

We returned from China on Sunday. Today I had a chance (energy & motivation) to sort through the accumulated mail and there it was! Sweet Ningning is a Legal Permanent Resident!

You should have called 5 minutes sooner Ron. I had a choice of 3/21 or 3/28. Anyway, we just returned from USCIS with great news. We were told her application was approved yesterday, 3/20. Green card not yet ordered, but no ambiguity here. She is approved. Before being told of the approval, she said there would be no problem reentering as long as we have the extension letter. Sometimes I worry too much.

Thanks Carl. That is precisely what I am worried about. I made the Infopass appointment today. We go in next Friday morning. I hope they can take care of it, or at least make a note in her file.

The affidavits required are to be from two people who have known the applicant since the green card was issued. They can be family members, or not. They must include full name and address, place and date of birth, and contact information of the person writing the affidavit. It should also include information about how they met, extent of the relationship with this person, how often you see them, normal married couple, and like Trigg said, blah blah blah.