FAQ

[PJ]

Hi All,

 

In the very recent past, several people recommended pulling out some of the best information from old posts and creating a Candle F.A.Q.

 

This would be a great time to do so. We are running out of server space, and need to clear out some old posts. Don't worry, I will replicate everything to a local machine, so that the information is not lost, but as far as being available online, unfortunately it looks like for pragmatic reasons, this is not practical.

 

On the upside, it is a testament to how much support and information we have shared with each other over this past year.

 

Basically, I am hoping that some volunteers (anyone in the Candle community with spare time) could go through and post links here to the old discussions that might be useful for newcomers.

 

To view *all* of the topics, when you are in a forum, there are 3 drop-downs at the bottom.

 

Showing X of Y topics sorted by <DROP DOWN 1> in <DROP DOWN 2> from <DROP DOWN 3>.

 

Change drop down 3 from "Last 30 days" to "the beginning" and click on the "GO" button.

 

This will give you access to the entire history of Candle.

 

If you find something you think should be included in a FAQ, please post the link here, or email me:

 

ptenn(~AT~)tampabay(~dot~)rr(~dot~)com

 

Thanks,

 

P.J.

[frank1538]

Hi All,

 

In the very recent past, several people recommended pulling out some of the best information from old posts and creating a Candle F.A.Q.

 

This would be a great time to do so.  We are running out of server space, and need to clear out some old posts.  Don't worry, I will replicate everything to a local machine, so that the information is not lost, but as far as being available online, unfortunately it looks like for pragmatic reasons, this is not practical.  

 

On the upside, it is a testament to how much support and information we have shared with each other over this past year.  

 

Basically, I am hoping that some volunteers (anyone in the Candle community with spare time) could go through and post links here to the old discussions that might be useful for newcomers.  

 

To view *all* of the topics, when you are in a forum, there are 3 drop-downs at the bottom.  

 

Showing X of Y topics sorted by <DROP DOWN 1> in <DROP DOWN 2> from <DROP DOWN 3>.  

 

Change drop down 3 from "Last 30 days" to "the beginning" and click on the "GO" button.

 

This will give you access to the entire history of Candle.

 

If you find something you think should be included in a FAQ, please post the link here, or email me:

 

ptenn(~AT~)tampabay(~dot~)rr(~dot~)com

 

Thanks,

 

P.J.

I'll be glad to give it a shot.

 

I would like to make a suggestion, though. With +38,000 posts (okay, 37,000 if you don't count the Mick/Eric et al. blue thingie races), it might be better to see how many volunteers we have and then parcel out the posts for review, say by month. maybe assigning several months to the volunteers. This might save some duplication of effort.

 

Also, we might need a little QC here. With things changing daily, a good piece of information from six months ago might be bad information today.

 

Just let me know. I'm sure my boss won't mind.

[Guest hakkamike]

Might be a good idea to get rid of posts that have zero replys and the ones that are off topic as most dont deal with immigration issuses at all?

Later, Michael

[keelec]

P.J.

 

I would recommend doing a 2-fold hunt:

 

1) Create A FAQ forum that is very terse with only FAQs, and not discussion chains. 2 or 3 people should have moderator / edit capabilities to build and maintain these. For example, I think the 001 info could be abbreviated to a single instruction sheet rather than 3.

 

2) Create an Archive forum of the most "useful" information and hottest topics from the Visa Discussion.

 

3) Create an Archive for the most profound stories. Of course, the "General Visa Discussion" forum has been growing out of proportion to all of the others. But, some of the more profound "Stories" are burried deep within the General Visa Discussion.

 

------ CK -------

[Guest hakkamike]

PJ, it may be time for people to maybe donate a little bit of Mula, Pesos to keep all the posts, you can count me in for right at 569.75 MXN, I just hope the rate of exchange does not change in your favor in the next few days lol lol lol

[keelec]

PJ, it may be time for people to maybe donate a little bit of Mula, Pesos to keep all the posts, you can count me in for right at  569.75 MXN, I just hope the rate of exchange does not change in your favor in the next few days lol lol lol

I have at least 100 Rubles that I could chip in!!!!!

 

[Guest hakkamike]

What is the old saying: Talk is cheap.... heheheheheheheee

Later, Michael Perez

[keelec]

P.J.

 

I have looked at some of the older articles on the system, although I haven't had a chance to read everything.

 

It might be interesting to peruse everything on CD or DVD.

 

One of the things that I think would good to save are the stories of the users. Love Stories, Hate Stories, Sad Stories, and Happy Stories.

 

In these, I have included the PJ Story.... LOTS OF STUFF THERE.....

 

I think it is good to let people know about some of the pitfalls that can happen with the long engagements that we are enduring, as well as differing goals between the Men and Women that are going through this process.

 

I do think we should be able to put together a consensus FAQ for some things like 129F forms, differences between Fiancee & Spouse visas, Important Contacts, & etc.

 

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------ Clifford ------

 

 

 

Welcome

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....?act=ST&f=1&t=1

 

Candle Power

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....act=ST&f=1&t=30

 

Colin Powell, Secretary of state

Powell's Phone Number:

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....act=ST&f=1&t=75

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....act=ST&f=1&t=42

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....ct=ST&f=1&t=107

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....ct=ST&f=1&t=301

 

Demise of INS

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1615

 

Airline Security Stuff

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1597

 

Mick's Better Half (Xiao Hua) Hmmm, how can she have 1/100 the number of posts as Mick? Does he ever share the computer with him?

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1507

 

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PJ's Story

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1447

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1448

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1449

Need Translation

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1464

Ring's Computer

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1465

Feb 21 Closure

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1455

Feb 21 Cleaning Closet

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1459

Feb 22 Reflections

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1468

Feb 22 Name Change

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1467

Feb 23

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1483

Feb 24

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1498

Feb 25

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1529

Reflections Revisited

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1530

TryToBeFair's response to PJ's Story

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1486

More Comments:

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1469

 

8 Months Later

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=3605

 

 

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China Dave's Story

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=3471

 

 

 

Owenkrout What we learned at GZ

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1296

Mick, GZ Trip

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1303

 

Oregon Topic:

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=3561

 

General Info from GZ

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=3935

 

 

Prenups

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=3000

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....=ST&f=13&t=3606

 

SARS

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=2053

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=2276

 

 

Differences of Opinions on the Candle

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=3106

 

The Forgotten Bunch Letter

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....ct=ST&f=1&t=441

http://www.geocities.com/depthwish/EricYuhui.html

 

Wife's Friend Wants to meet an American Man

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=3992

 

Things to do when she gets here

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=3905

[Dave G.]

Clifford...

 

You forgot "How to Clean a Toilet Properly" by Don H.

 

http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/alles_moegliche/mixed-smiley-002.gif

[keelec]

Ok,

Here is another batch of "Keepers".

 

I hate to say it, but it may not be good for a "newbie" to be hunting for interesting stuff on the web site... I am sure I will miss something very important!!!!!

 

------ Clifford -------

 

 

Message from Santa Claus, Reason for delay

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....ct=ST&f=1&t=448

 

North Pole press relase, Further details

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....ct=ST&f=1&t=466

 

Top 10: Why Santa will get a visa dec 24, Before most Chinese

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....ct=ST&f=1&t=477

 

 

christmas wish for santa

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....ct=ST&f=1&t=485

 

Elves Freed

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....ct=ST&f=1&t=481

 

Santa Called Me

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....ct=ST&f=1&t=493

 

Problems for Santa, I promise - the last one

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....ct=ST&f=1&t=496

 

A meeting with Belsnickel, Can a bad man be good once more

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....ct=ST&f=1&t=488

 

 

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Owen & etc.

Today's Culture Lesson, Taxis in China

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....=ST&f=13&t=2243

 

Todays Culture Lesson, Traffic in China - Part One

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=13&t=561

 

Traffic in China - Part II, Today's Culture Lesson

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=13&t=693

 

 

Planes, Trains and Automobiles (And More), Travel in China Part 1

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....ct=ST&f=1&t=909

 

Travel in China (continued), Mini Busses

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....=ST&f=13&t=1026

 

 

Todays Culture Lesson, Cross-Country Busses

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....=ST&f=13&t=1792

 

 

Developing a Broader Perspective, A Personal Cultural Lesson

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....=ST&f=13&t=1618

 

 

Rules, rules and more rules, Keeping your nose clean

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....ct=ST&f=1&t=509

 

Observations and thoughts from China

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....=ST&f=13&t=3481

 

 

Inputting Chinese Characters

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=13&t=975

 

INS workers shredding documents

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1170

 

Last Bachelor week-end..., Top10: The flip side of K-1's :-)

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1632

 

Top Ten Ways to Know You Are Addicted to Candle, Help is On the Way Chinadave

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1222

 

95 Questions

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=3103

 

Table manners?, Just wondering.

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....=ST&f=13&t=3450

 

Sweet and Fresh Toilet Water, OT- Something's Lost in Translation

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....=ST&f=13&t=3017

 

OT - Can't keep this to myself

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=3440

 

Cleaning the House, From Trash Heap to Just Dirty

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....=ST&f=13&t=3657

 

I Love You, Culture And Relationships http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....ct=ST&f=1&t=407

 

Just before she comes home, 10 things to get ready http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1635

 

Any funny stories?, Since you have met your beloved?

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....ct=ST&f=2&t=473

 

Top10: House cleaning tips..., and how to make it painless...on you !!

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=2007

 

How many of us thought our house was clean, Where is the maid?

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=1999

 

Bachelor pad not clean

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=2211

 

VIRUS WARNING - TIC, (Tongue-in-cheek)

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=2507

Oh, my ex-boss is a “BLOND”….. She brought this one to me about a year ago very concerned about a possible infection that might be going around work…..

[keelec]

Hmmm,

 

Anybody want to try to pull out all of the "good" top 10 lists?

 

Maybe that should be a job for Eric!!!!!!!!

 

I will try to get the "Great Owenkrout Classics" assembled soon.

 

I think PJ was asking for FAQ sheets.

 

I still think some of those should be rewritten from scratch based on user input.

 

----- Clifford -----

[PJ]

Clifford,

 

Your help has been great! I'm going to pull these into a single HTML file and structure once I have some free time this weekend.

 

Too tired everyday after long days in the office. Stress levels are high these days. Usually work slows down around the holidays. Not this year.

 

And anytime I'm not at work, I'm talking with my fiancee on skype. Sure saves money on long distance that way.

 

Thanks again for your help, we appreciate it!

 

P.J.

[Eric&Yuhui]

FAQ TOP 10 suggestion.... Subjects that have been beaten to death..

You don't want too long a FAQ,,so we might want to keep the topic list to a reasonable length..IMHO..

The top 10 titles below might be a bit humourous, but the contents would be serious...

 

10/ AOS, EAD and AP filing for dummies

9/ K visa petition filing for dummies & BCIS fillable forms

8/ BCIS / Consulate contact info and wait times...Read and weep kid.

7/ Calling to/ from China.. When AT&T just won't do.

6/ Sending money to China when Western Union just won't do

5/ Getting SS and Driver license . The jungle explained.

4/ Vaccinations and medical exam in the U.S and/or China.

3/ P3-P4 and Consulate interview : Do's and Dont's

2/ Cheap airlines tickets to/ from China - Decent hotels

1/ China baby.. what to do... ( ahem..after he/she's born that is )

 

I can fill that out later with good links I have been colecting and using since the BH days

 

And on a lighter note..

Optional...:-)

 

- Most pointless and wacky threads with nothing to do whatsoever with immigration

- Mick's November 2003 CDL rambla-thon...

- The Black Hole gang.. The Good, the Bad and the real Ugly

- Life Insurance & Taxi in China

- Cleaning the toilet: A-Z guide

- BCIS most wanted.

- Top 10's Top 10

 

 

 

[Mick]

FAQ TOP 10 suggestion.... Subjects that have been beaten to death..

You don't want too long a FAQ,,so we might want to keep the topic list to a reasonable length..IMHO..

The top 10 titles below might be a bit humourous, but the contents would be serious...

 

10/ AOS, EAD and AP filing for dummies

9/ K visa petition filing for dummies & BCIS fillable forms

8/ BCIS / Consulate contact info and wait times...Read and weep kid.

7/ Calling to/ from China.. When AT&T just won't do.

6/ Sending money to China when Western Union just won't do

5/ Getting SS and Driver license . The jungle explained.

4/ Vaccinations and medical exam in the U.S and/or China.

3/ P3-P4 and Consulate interview : Do's and Dont's

2/ Cheap airlines tickets to/ from China - Decent hotels

1/ China baby.. what to do... ( ahem..after he/she's born that is    )

 

I can fill that out later with good links I have been colecting and using since the BH days

 

And on a lighter note..

Optional...:-)

 

- Most pointless and wacky threads with nothing to do whatsoever with immigration

- Mick's November 2003 CDL rambla-thon...

- The Black Hole gang.. The Good, the Bad and the real Ugly

- Life Insurance & Taxi in China

- Cleaning the toilet: A-Z guide

- BCIS most wanted.

- Top 10's Top 10

 

 

 

 

You can delete the Rambla-thon. I don't mind at all.

 

No, I really don't mind.

[Eric&Yuhui]

FAQ TOP 10 suggestion.... Subjects that have been beaten to death..

You don't want too long a FAQ,,so we might want to keep the topic list to a reasonable length..IMHO..

The top 10 titles below might be a bit humourous, but the contents would be serious...

 

10/ AOS, EAD and AP filing for dummies

9/ K visa petition filing for dummies & BCIS fillable forms

8/ BCIS / Consulate contact info and wait times...Read and weep kid.

7/ Calling to/ from China.. When AT&T just won't do.

6/ Sending money to China when Western Union just won't do

5/ Getting SS and Driver license . The jungle explained.

4/ Vaccinations and medical exam in the U.S and/or China.

3/ P3-P4 and Consulate interview : Do's and Dont's

2/ Cheap airlines tickets to/ from China - Decent hotels

1/ China baby.. what to do... ( ahem..after he/she's born that is    )

 

I can fill that out later with good links I have been colecting and using since the BH days

 

And on a lighter note..

Optional...:-)

 

- Most pointless and wacky threads with nothing to do whatsoever with immigration

- Mick's November 2003 CDL rambla-thon...

- The Black Hole gang.. The Good, the Bad and the real Ugly

- Life Insurance & Taxi in China

- Cleaning the toilet: A-Z guide

- BCIS most wanted.

- Top 10's Top 10

 

 

 

 

You can delete the Rambla-thon. I don't mind at all.

 

No, I really don't mind.

I was serious about # 10 to 1 though.

Looks to me and Y like those topics came on and on all the time..

And they are still in the news.

 

Topics like the BH gang, and other memorable things are great, but they are in the past now. I don't think an FAQ section should include them. Let's stick to what's still current.