MLG Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 She had her interview on May 15 and we got the pink slip! A few details: Our situation: I've lived in China for 6 years, we've been dating for 3, moved in together 2 1/2 years ago. For us, proving the relationship is real was not as big a conern as showing my ties to the US. We had my mother as a co-sponsor. Documents: Collected 18 pounds of documents. Everything we could think of. Pre-interview: We drilled every night for a week on interview questions. Me posing as a rude VO. I even went so far as to have someone from my office that she had never met before pose as a rude VO and interview her. There are 2 American citizen service hours, one for immigrant visas (Friday) and one for nonimmigrant visas (monday). I went to Monday in part because I didn't get there until saturday and because the K1 is technically a nonimmigrant visa. Monday was the wrong day. Should have gone on Friday. Even though the K1 is technically a nonimmigrant visa, they treat it as an immigrant visa for the sake of processing. Interview: Q: Can I see your passport?A: (gave her passport and mine) Q: Have you ever been to the US?A: Never. Q:Have you ever been to any other countries?A: Yes, (countires names) with my fiance. Do you want to see the pictures? Q:Wait. Do you have any kids?A:No. I have never been married. neither has my fiance. Q: How many times he came to China to see you?A: We live in Beijing, China together. Q: How long has he been in China?A: 6 years. Q: What does he do?A: ***. I have 134 form. Do you want to have a look? We also have his mother as our co-sponsor. Q: His salary is enough. We don't need any more financial paperwork. can i see your photos?A: We have photos about tavelling together and at home? which ones do you want to see? Q: tavelling. What do you guys plan to do when you go to US? Where will you live?A: We will live in his house. I have his house deed, do you want to have a look? Q: sure. what does his mother do?A:** i also have the letter from her employer, and her statement letter. would you like to see? The VO scanned the statement letter and approved the visa. 2 minute interview. Hotel: We stayed at 3 places while in GZ. The Grand Palace was right around the corner from the consulate. 4 star, not gorgeous but a nice place. The Mediterranian: 5 star, Nice looking place, had trouble with plumbing and TV. Service sucked. Stay away. The Ramada. 4 star, similar to Grand Palace, nice gym and 2 pools, indoor and outdoor. Thanks to everyone on this site. Couldn't have done it without you. Link to comment
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jim_julian Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Congratulations to you both ... planning and rehearsal pay off! Link to comment
danielm2 Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 congrates!!!!!!!!!! nice write-up! Link to comment
yuehan123 Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Congratulations. When's the big move? Link to comment
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tywy_99 Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 She had her interview on May 15 and we got the pink slip! A few details: Our situation: I've lived in China for 6 years, we've been dating for 3, moved in together 2 1/2 years ago. For us, proving the relationship is real was not as big a conern as showing my ties to the US. We had my mother as a co-sponsor. Documents: Collected 18 pounds of documents. Everything we could think of. Pre-interview: We drilled every night for a week on interview questions. Me posing as a rude VO. I even went so far as to have someone from my office that she had never met before pose as a rude VO and interview her. There are 2 American citizen service hours, one for immigrant visas (Friday) and one for nonimmigrant visas (monday). I went to Monday in part because I didn't get there until saturday and because the K1 is technically a nonimmigrant visa. Monday was the wrong day. Should have gone on Friday. Even though the K1 is technically a nonimmigrant visa, they treat it as an immigrant visa for the sake of processing. Interview: Q: Can I see your passport?A: (gave her passport and mine) Q: Have you ever been to the US?A: Never. Q:Have you ever been to any other countries?A: Yes, (countires names) with my fiance. Do you want to see the pictures? Q:Wait. Do you have any kids?A:No. I have never been married. neither has my fiance. Q: How many times he came to China to see you?A: We live in Beijing, China together. Q: How long has he been in China?A: 6 years. Q: What does he do?A: ***. I have 134 form. Do you want to have a look? We also have his mother as our co-sponsor. Q: His salary is enough. We don't need any more financial paperwork. can i see your photos?A: We have photos about tavelling together and at home? which ones do you want to see? Q: tavelling. What do you guys plan to do when you go to US? Where will you live?A: We will live in his house. I have his house deed, do you want to have a look? Q: sure. what does his mother do?A:** i also have the letter from her employer, and her statement letter. would you like to see? The VO scanned the statement letter and approved the visa. 2 minute interview. Hotel: We stayed at 3 places while in GZ. The Grand Palace was right around the corner from the consulate. 4 star, not gorgeous but a nice place. The Mediterranian: 5 star, Nice looking place, had trouble with plumbing and TV. Service sucked. Stay away. The Ramada. 4 star, similar to Grand Palace, nice gym and 2 pools, indoor and outdoor. Thanks to everyone on this site. Couldn't have done it without you.Congratulations! Treat her right!........... Link to comment
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