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  6. My S.O. is 6 months Pregnant

    in Interview Results

    Posted

    Welcome to CFL and congratulations on the baby.

    We were in a similar situation and did not have any problems.

    You only have a short time but read as much as you can on CFL.

    Make her as comfortable on the plane as possible. Buy a widow seat and an isle seat so that there will be a good possibility the seat in the middle will be empty. I assume you are with her now.

  8. One month and still no SSN

    in AOS & Immigration Challenges

    Posted

    Sorry to hear about the problem with getting your SSN. I learned from CFL that it takes 10 days for them to get her arrival entered into the computer system. I can not imagine what could be wrong at the USCIS. All they needed from us at the SSA office was the I-94, her passport, and her birth certificate. You should try a different SSA office. It is definitely not true that you have to get married first.

     

    This is a good place to start to learn about the AOS process.

    http://candleforlove.com/FAQ/CFL_FAQ_AOS_Final1.htm

     

    We will also start concerning ourselves about this soon.

     

    We entered the US on July 5th

    Got married on July 10th

    Applied for Jianli's SSN July 16

    Got her number the next day

    Got her SS card in the mail around July 23rd

    Applied for her new SS card with her new last name on July 28th

    Got her new card on July 31st

  9. Jeff and Jianli's 6/30/08 Interview Result

    in Interview Results

    Posted · Edited by Jeff USC (see edit history)

    First I want to thank all the Cfl members.This is the best site on the net.

     

    We arrived in Guangzhou from Shenzhen at 2 pm the day before and it was raining very hard. She got her medical exam done two weeks ago. We checked in our room with Mr.Yang. I can not recommend staying in any of his appartments. It was the worst place I have ever stayed. There are too many negative things to list here.

     

    We met up with Roger and June who had their interveiw on the 30th also. We ate dinner with them and later compared notes in our room. That helped a lot. They are very nice people.

     

    We did not get any sleep that night because the baby moved so much that she thought for sure something was wrong.

     

    This is Jianli's account that she posted on 001:

     

    I prepared a full backpack of files for the interview, but only tax return of 2007 was used. However, I still feel it¡¯s better to have more than what the Vo might ask for. Jeff and I read a lot about other experience and prepare anything that newly demanded my Vo. I even bring Jeff¡¯s Birth Certificate. We did prepared more than enough.

     

    Jeff and I got to Consulate about 7 and got inside about 8, then I sit in the hall waiting to call my name. They first call the name of each applicant, the purpose is to unseal the parcel. Meanwhile, they¡¯ll ask a few questions. I was asked whether I have been abroad before, which country and how long? Have I ever been to Hong Kong and Macau? Am I Communist Party Member? How long have I been pregnant? After unseal the parcel, I got a number. I sit back and waited to call my name to have finger prints. After finger prints will be interview. I came out the consulate at 10:10am, so I had interview at 10 I guess.

     

    Ok, here¡¯s my Interview:

    Me: Good Morning

    Vo:Good Morning. How are you?(smile)

    Me:Not well, the baby moved a lot last night which makes me worry a lot, but it's better now

    Vo:(smile)Ok, your passport?

    Me: Here's My passport. Here's my fiance's passport and his driving liscense.

    Vo: Thank you.

    Vo: May I have your middle Finger print?

    Me: Which Hand? Left or right?

    Vo: left

    Vo: How did you know each other?

    Me: He contact me on Skype on Oct. 3rd, 2006

    Vo: What do you do?

    Me: International trade. But I quit my job a few months ago. The last job I quit in April.

    Vo: How many times have you met?

    Me: Including this time, 5. He is waiting for me downstairs now.

    Vo: 5!

    Me: I have a list of documents I prepared, would you like to read it?

    Vo: Ok.

    Vo: Where did you learn English?

    Me: I was majored in Business English in college.

    (The vo looked over our original application(I-129F) he has and I saw the pics Jeff sent)

    Me: We have a lot more pics now.

    Vo: oh. Can I see the tax return?

    Me: yes, I have tax return of year 2005, 6, 7, which one you'd like to see?

    Vo: 2007

    Me: Here's original of 2007

    Vo: Thank you.

    Vo: ok, you are approved.

    Me: Thank you, thank you very much!

    Me: Have a nice day!

    Vo: Thank you, Congratulation!

     

    All documents we prepared is listed below:

    1. Proof of Income: Including I-134(notarized), Employment Letter (Notarized), Tax return, W-2 of year 2005, 2006, 2007(both original and copies) and part of Check stubs(recent earnings statement).

    2. Evidence of Residence: Mortgage Statement, Mortgage Interest Statement, Survey of Residence, Water Bill, Electric Bill, Telephone & Internet Bill, Current Credit Card Bill(Showing the ticket to US of XXX is paid), Real Estate Property Tax Statement.

    3. Proof of Assets: Checking Account Statement of National City Bank, Checking account Statement of MainSource Bank, Latest monthly Statement of both Banks, Certificate of Title of the Car, IRA Saving Account statement of NatCity Bank, 401K Retirement Account.

    4. Evidence of Relationship: Evolution of Relationship (Notarized).Plane Tickets of 4 trips to China in Sep.2007, Nov.2007, Feb, 2008 and April,2008. Plane Tickets of the Latest trip on Jun.26, 2008. Receipt of Engagement Ring. Part of Skype Chats from Oct.3, 2006 to Aug.4, 2007.Screen Shots of Video Chat, Yahoo Messenger Chat list from Jun.27, 2007 to June 24, 2008.

    5. Additional Doc:Birth Certificate of Jeff Sheckell, Ex-wife¡¯s Information, NOA1& NOA2 of K1 Application, Letter from NVC stating the petition was sent to Guangzhou, Invoice of Applying Multiple entry Chinese Visa. Passport and ID card(Original and copy)

     

    From Applicant Beneficiary:

     

    1. Proof of Residence: ID Card, Household Certificate, Real Estate Certificate, Water, Power bills, Telephone and Internet bills, Credit Card Bills, Fond Bills.

    2. Proof of Relationship: 2 Albums of pictures taken during 4 different trips, Email Lists, Tickets & Boarding cards of us going back to Shaanxi.

    3. Personal doc: Passport, Passport to Hong Kong and Macau, Notarized Birth Certificate, Police Certificate &Unmarried Certificate.

    4. Additional Documents: Passport, Passport to Hong Kong and Macau, Resume, Employment letters Issued by Shenzhen Ryan and Shenzhen NOV.

    ***************************************************

     

    I sat with Roger and had some coffe on the 4th floor. People started coming down from the interview soon after 9. I then stood by the excalator to wait. There was a lot of blues, apparently from non-cfl members because they seemed very confused even with simple things. June came down first with a pink slip. Jainli soon followed with a pink of her own. We were all so excited! We took our pictures with our pink slips showing.

     

    We was planning on staying in Guangzhou but decided to come back to her home to see a doctor. Everything is ok. Waiting at home to get the visa now.

     

    I hope this helps others going through this process.

  10. Flying to US

    in Communications, Planes, Shipping & Money

    Posted

    What if you were going to leave via Hong Kong, do you see this as an issue? This is a long way off for us, but she lives in Shenzhen and if you fly out from Hong Kong you can get a non-stop to Chicago. Then connect to Detroit.

     

     

    This is the flight I always take. Non-stop and only 14 hours. We both plan to leave from there July the 5th

  11. Entering China with L Visa

    in General Visa Discussion & First Steps

    Posted

    It would not hurt to have your SO give you an invitation letter in both Chinese and English. Have his government ID number and phone number on it and whatever else you think could help in your situation. Have him sign it in Chinese and pinyin. Scan it and email it to you.

     

    That is what we did. It does not take much time and does not cost anything. You never know what might be happening as you are entering the country. These are crazy times even for China.

     

    I can post our letter if it helps.

  12. Get those "Pink"

    in Consulate Process: P-3 ~ Interview

    Posted

    Also best wishes to Jeff USC Interview 6/30. Get the PINK !!!

     

    Tine & Ella

     

     

    Thanks so much for your best wishes. I can hardly think of much else. Jianli is very anxious also. She just got back home in Shenzhen after getting her medical exam. Everything is completed and in good order, just waiting now.

     

    Soon I will be in leaving for my 5th visit. I will try to give a detailed report of our interview experience.

     

    Good luck to those before us and after!

     

    Jeff

  19. My fiancee will be here soon

    in Culture & Language Discussion

    Posted

    I'm tellin' ya Jeff...yore lil' lady is gonna be one happy and proud lady to be movin' into yer neighborhood, especially in that thar house with a view.

     

    Yaw live in a right nice and upscale redneck neighborhood, it's much purdier than the hollar I live in. Shucks, yore neighborhood would probably fit the bill for an ol' bubba on here from "socal", where ever that is, anyhow he's always cryin' about the small shack his ex left him with and yore neighborhood may just be what he's a'lookin' fer. He says he's got lots of money 2, yaw got anything fer sale?

     

    I'm downright greenvious, yaw got sum nice lookin' wimmin and purdy homes out yonder.

     

    Hope the visa process works out well fer ya and quickly 2, so's that lil' lady can soon get over here and live out her american dream.

     

    Thanks fer the tour,

     

    tsap seui

     

    <_< :D :D I have read you many times. I hope everyone enjoys this. We all need a break going through this process

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