jim_julian Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 We originally applied for AP, along with AOS and EAD, on July 20th. I checked a wrong box on the I-131 and the AP package was returned to us. We refiled corrected forms on August 6th. Our rationale for AP was based on three items: 1. Business. Lao Po must go back to China sometime later this year to complete a real estate transaction. 2. Humanitarian. Her parents are in their 70's and she might need to visit them on short notice if a health crisis occurs. 3. Business. I make extended international business trips and it would be helpful to have my wife accompany me. I've just come back from a 2.5 week trip, have 7 days at home, and then head out for a 3-6 week trip. Lao Po was not a happy camper at the thought of me being gone so much. I made an InfoPass appointment and had my company CEO sign a letter indicating my extensive travel schedule, the effect on my new wife, the importance to the economy of the very large contract I'm negotiating, and requesting expeditious processing of the I-131 so my wife could travel with me beginning this Saturday. We brought a copy of the filed 131 and also a new I-131, dated today, with updated information to include travel starting on Saturday. Initially the Immigration Officer said we needed to wait 90 days from the effective date of filing for approval. Lao Po and I were dressed nicely, kept smiling, and spoke about the hardship this would impose ... after about 5 minutes of conversation the IO said "OK, I'll ask my supervisor." Thirty minutes later we walked out with a one year multi-entry AP in hand. I wouldn't abuse this kindness but if you really get in a spot, are well prepared, and keep smilin' sometimes things work out. Link to comment
tywy_99 Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 The board abounds in good news this evening! Congratulations!..... Link to comment
jim_julian Posted September 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 Well, hot damn, Jim. A bigger problem may be getting visas, depending on where you are headed this time. We'll be in Abu Dhabi. The company is officially sponsoring her visa so ought to be np. I hope .... Link to comment
yuehan123 Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 Well, those guys said it all. Nevertheless, here's my congratulations and thanks for sharing the details of how you did it. Too many times somebody says "it was easy" uh? how ? anyway, thanks again. Link to comment
m-coon Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 Due to your expertise in NEGOTIATIONS.......... I certainly hope your job is one where your main objective is to "negotiate" matters.......... YOU SEEM TO BE AN EXPERT AT THIS!!!!!!!!! Ha Ha If not - you should consider changing jobs where you primary task is negotiations!!!!!! I have never heard of anybody being able to sway the VO's and get them to accomodate their needs so easily. Scott Link to comment
ÕÔÙ»ºÍ³Î°ÛÀû Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Did you have to pay the $170 fee again? Link to comment
jim_julian Posted September 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Did you have to pay the $170 fee again? No. They filled out a "fee waiver" form, we took it to the cashier who gave us a receipt for $0.00, and instructed us to take this receipt back to the Immigration Officer. Link to comment
jemmyell Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Congratulations Jim! Now go show her the world! -James and Loving Candle Link to comment
jim_julian Posted September 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Congratulations Jim! Now go show her the world! -James and Loving Candle James ... she has: - Lived in China,- Slept in my bed,- Lived in SoCal, and- met you what else is there to show?? Link to comment
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