DS-3032

[Brucetb]

Hi all,

I have a question concerning the DS-3032 form and future documents. Should my Chinese wife sign the forms in Mandarin, English print or both? I just want everything to go smoothly.

Thanks,

Bruce B.

[Mengxin]

All documents that she signs should be in her native signature. Just as she would if she were signing a contract or application in China. I ran into the same thing with the 130 too. She signed her name in PinYin, I found out later it needed to be in her native Chinese. CSC never commented about it, even though I got an RFE for other reasons. Her Pinyin signature was not listed one of the many problems (lawyer again<_< . ). I don't think they are really too fussy whether it's in PinYin or in English or Traditional Chinese, just as long as it's the real deal. NVC on the other hand, seems to emphaze the signature issue a little more heavily now. The 3032 doesn't need to be notarized, but when they see the post mark coming from China, it shows them without question the sig is still legit. I think that's all they are really looking for. I haven't heard of a fraudulant signature being a problem with anyone one the board. I'm sure it happens, but anyone that would admit it would be foolish. Do it the right way. It only took a week for my wifes 3032 to go from Shanghai to NH during Xmas card season. Another note: If she doesn't the 3032 real soon, it's ok to fax or pdf the doc to her to have her sign it and then mail it off.

[Brucetb]

Thank you so much. I plan on faxing her the DS-3032 today.

Good luck,

Bruce