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INS delays (1千字)(MarryLand_GG 2003-2-23 7:33 阅读 4526)

I sent out my I129F on January 13th 2003, and I got a notice back saying it would take 15 to 21 days for a decision. I waited for abouut 31 days and finally they responded. I am now waiting on a letter asking for more information. I sent everything they asked for on the I129F, so what else could they want?
I know this is very hard on my fiancee, I think sometimes she doubts I really want her in my life, and it's a rocky road ahead right now until things are done. I even sent the INS plane ticket stubs, a copy of my stamped passport and visa, not one, but two letters of intent signed by both of us, pictures of us together while I was in china. Plus I sent them the other things they listed on the form, and I double, triple, and quaddropple checked it before I sent it out. The Ins is as slow as molassis. I was wondering if anyone else has had this happen and what it could be they want, and how the
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hi everyone (240字)(MarryLand_GG 2003-2-21 15:09 阅读 1182)

I just wanted to say hi to everyone and say I miss my baby. I never thought I'd have too wait so long to have her here with me in the states. I miss her very much, I hope someone gets off their butts and speed things up soon, this is crazy.

welcome,my dear GG (空)(MarryLand 2003-2-21 15:16 阅读 1140)

hi pals, I am new here, is nice to have so many comrades here! well I have some haunting issue and a... (405字)(coke1234 2003-1-21 15:43 阅读 1201)

标题: hi pals, I am new here, is nice to have so many comrades here! well I have some haunting issue and am eager to get some information, any reply would be appreciated dearly!

内容:
when a US citizen is to marry in China, can he apply for a marriage certificate when he arrives in China, in US embassy/consulate within China? Will that certificate be recognized by Chinese Ming Zheng Ju?
Thanks!

Marriage in China (1千字)(Happiness 2003-2-2 9:24 阅读 1242)

We were married in China, so I can help you with this.

First of all, the Consulate/Embassy cannot declare you married. They only register the fact that you have a legal marriage according to the Chinese government.

Marriage in China is legally a strictly a secular process. Religious ceremonies are not legal marriages. There are no prohibitions against religious or any other private ceremonies and most people do have some sort of wedding ceremony, often with a large reception. However the only legal marriage is when the couple register with the marriage bureau of the government. There will be an office devoted specifically to that. The process of registering a marriage is not difficult. You will then
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Federal marriage ? (279字)(western-rubbish 2003-2-21 14:34 阅读 1110)

I was wondering (for no particular reason :) )
Is there such a thing as a federal marriage? If someone was married inside the US embassy (assuming there is a marriage licence available) does that count as a real marriage?

Funny what you think of while waiting for so long :)

hi pals, I am new here, is nice to have so many comrades here! well I have some haunting issue and a... (405字)(coke1234 2003-1-21 15:43 阅读 1073)

标题: hi pals, I am new here, is nice to have so many comrades here! well I have some haunting issue and am eager to get some information, any reply would be appreciated dearly!

内容:
when a US citizen is to marry in China, can he apply for a marriage certificate when he arrives in China, in US embassy/consulate within China? Will that certificate be recognized by Chinese Ming Zheng Ju?
Thanks!

E-mail from DOS (3千字)(owenkrout 2003-1-11 6:27 阅读 1221)

This is from Owen Krout. I just had a conversation with Ms Kathryn Cabral, the Public Inquiries Division Chief at DOS. She recognized my name immediately. She was very helpful and has asked me to post the text of an email. I am convinced that this is legitimate information and that it is a sign of progress. I also agreed to encourage people not to call to check on cases for the next couple of weeks. This is because new, truly helpful steps, have been taken by DOS and by easing up on the phone calls, we will give them the manpower to work even quicker.

All outstanding cases have now been resubmitted. A call to verify this may not be helpful because DOS themselves resubmitted the remaining cases instead of waiting for GZ to do so. Those cases will not show on the computer as having been resubmitted even though they have been. Therefore calling r
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EMS disappear! (575字)(gaolining 2002-12-20 15:00 阅读 1056)

My case number, GAO,XXXXX(GUZXXXXXXXX) and my daughter, WU, XXX(XXXXXXX) were approved for visas on December 7 and consulate sent us an EMS letter on December 12 telling us when to pick up our visas.
We have not received this letter and the Chinese EMS service in GuangZhou and ChangZhou both say they have no record of the tracking number (I called the postal service phone number 185 everyday)The tracking number given: EJ281485069CN we called and emailed the consulate again said sent it ,but still not coming,the Guangzhou consulate phone so hard into!What happened it ?

just now got the GZ EMS had the record but still not coming Changzhou (空)(gaolining 2002-12-21 9:56 阅读 1089)

EMS packet missing (332字)(owenkrout 2003-1-9 23:59 阅读 1089)

You need to contact GZ, which may be difficult right now. Reports are that they are harder than ever to contact.

Call them, fax them,or send an e-mail. Tell them that your EMS pick-up letter is lost in the postal system. Ask them to e-mail you a pick-up letter. They have done this for other people.

Good luck!

Owen

Name Check re-submition (327字)(orbitalpunk 2003-1-9 22:38 阅读 1124)

HI, does anyone here know if there spouses name was resbumited to dos on either nov 13 or nov 16. and wither or not there still pending or apporved. so please please if it was wither 13 or 16 and approve or pending. really would help out so we can compare our information and see were some of us stand at dos.

thanks so much

Merry Christmas! (空)(enight 2002-12-24 23:54 阅读 1083)

Hey All (空)(piepie 2002-12-10 10:12 阅读 1072)

anyone here read the good news on http://www.001.com.cn/forum/usa/index.html (151字)(april&jeff 2002-12-3 13:07 阅读 1231)

hey,all GG here!
have any of you read the good news at USA FORUM?it's said 5000 case have been sent back to GZ,and GZ will begin to issue visa soon...

How many here are waiting for their visa, how many hear want the delays to end? (156字)(Markim 2002-12-1 8:35 阅读 1043)

we all need to get together and work as a team, it worked for the russia group it can work for us.
we need to start now!
email me at
info@visadelays.com

www.visadelays.com (267字)(Markim 2002-11-30 8:34 阅读 1137)

new web site, not finished yet
but when its done, there will be online data base of
contacts, news and media contacts, form letters, document, articles, and many other things to download, upload, ams mass emailing
the tool we need to send to as many people we can

Group Strength (1千字)(houston_GG 2002-10-10 8:33 阅读 1160)

Gentlemen,

The US Government is being unreasonable in the delay of our fiancees visa. In the name of national security, the State Department (with other agencies) ignores our individual rights.

I propose we begin to act as a group instead of individuals. One thing that politicians understand is numbers. We are few, but we can make up for it with activity. For example, if someone finds an e-mail address, address or phone number, post it here. Then we can respond with our story of frustration in numbers.

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test (空)(houston 2002-10-10 9:02 阅读 1087)
Jennifer, YYLG, Siyue, Luckybabe, Stella, Emily, ... (116字)(houston 2002-10-10 9:05 阅读 1087)

Yes, I support my GG 100%. We need to show this very unpleasant frustration to try to end this ridiculous situation.

Me too~~100% support~~~chat tonight. (空)(jennifer_lam 2002-10-10 12:36 阅读 1022)
houston, i will ask my LG to call them today.. (空)(luckybabe 2002-10-10 19:09 阅读 1067)

State Dept Address (270字)(houston_GG 2002-10-10 9:30 阅读 1053)

Here is a ground mail address:

Clark Kent Ervin
Inspector General
Office of the Inspector General
Department of State

Complete letter:
http://www.global7network.com/ru/us_en/messageboard/moscow_embassy/viewpost.asp?mb=ins_moscow_embassy_delayed_visas&post=2803

State Dept OIG site (21字)(houston_GG 2002-10-10 9:33 阅读 1093)

http://oig.state.gov/

Shall we post and send the letter to this email address: oighotline@state.gov. ? (空)(Littlebear 2002-10-10 9:44 阅读 1042)

Report 'mismanagement and abuse' (223字)(houston_GG 2002-10-10 19:23 阅读 1031)

The Office of Inspector General Hotline is a good start. My fiancee has suggested a coordinated effort. I will leave it to her to arrange the time. She will propose a time to write e-mails so we can have a larger impact.

good idea,please let me know when it's the time to do it, thanks (空)(enight 2002-10-10 20:23 阅读 1056)

Luckybabe and I are thinking about to send on this Sat or Sun, to give an impact on Mon when they go... (650字)(houston 2002-10-10 22:49 阅读 1098)

标题: Luckybabe and I are thinking about to send on this Sat or Sun, to give an impact on Mon when they go to work. :))

内容:
But I think we need to write to the same palces, with almost the same content. So Luckybabe's GG is now preparing a list of email addresses. As soon as we get the list we will post it here.

Regarding the content of letter, we still don't have the details. But on G7 message board, guys have presented some sample. Some are quite good.

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hi houston, I would love to join your meeting there, but you know (234字)(enight 2002-10-10 23:13 阅读 1065)

I never able to entered that chatroom, that java doesn't work correctly uonto my PC.

You have done great job, and I will follow what you have planned, I also will ask my fiance to forward the message to some other fiances he knew.

Java (219字)(legalhigh 2002-11-28 12:03 阅读 1048)

Hi,
Have you tried to download the newest Java from Sunmicrosystems? The URL is http://java.sun.com/j2se/
See if that helps. Let me know if you need any help installing it.

Rev. Walter Hilkemann
Wenchuan, China

We should write to all the email addresses provided. (146字)(elated 2002-10-11 10:31 阅读 1023)

We should also write personalized emails. Just copy and paste other people's complaint only lead them to believe that one person is spamming them.

OK, but should send to the same address in the similar time. (空)(enight 2002-10-11 10:45 阅读 1054)

enight, have you read tips posted on sister's forum? (270字)(houston 2002-10-11 11:14 阅读 1337)

See the email addresses list?

We are going to have GGs send letters on Sunday morning, China time. Letters should enclose our true names and GUZ numbers.

However, they say Monday will be holiday, and they won't work? Maybe we can send again on Monday? Or Tuesday?

Columbus Day, 14th of October (132字)(elated 2002-10-11 12:33 阅读 1042)

Don't worry about the holiday, just email on Sunday as planned, because they will read the emails on Tuesday if they are out Monday.

yes, houston, my fiance will send out the mails on his Sunday. (空)(enight 2002-10-12 10:12 阅读 1066)

would it matter on Chinese time or the States time? (66字)(enight 2002-10-12 10:14 阅读 1029)

the mails would be there in the similar time would be OK, I think?

Yes, enight. It doesn't matter, though, most of GG are sending on Sunday morning, China time. But it... (130字)(houston 2002-10-12 11:15 阅读 1021)

标题: Yes, enight. It doesn't matter, though, most of GG are sending on Sunday morning, China time. But it's really OK.

内容:

thanks, got you. (空)(enight 2002-10-12 17:05 阅读 1048)

got reponse about the K1 visa delays? (空)(Newme 2002-11-27 16:30 阅读 1033)
Any of you got reponse about the K1 visa delays by the INS? (30字)(Newme 2002-11-27 16:32 阅读 1089)

welcome to send me via email

group strength (95字)(Markim 2002-11-30 8:23 阅读 1039)

come to www.visadelays.com
still adding all the tools
but you can sign up and do some reading

group strength (288字)(Markim 2002-11-30 8:26 阅读 1027)

this new site, www.visadelays.com
will furnish the tools we need to help out strength
we will be able to upload, download and email many different letters, contacts article, documents
and do in masses as a group
this is going to be a great data base for tools

thanks
Mark & Jiajun

Happy Thanksgiving to all MMs! (855字)(ZhuAh 2002-11-29 13:00 阅读 1007)

New message board - take a look (42字)(donahso 2002-11-26 22:31 阅读 987)

http://com-candlefl.supplehost.org/forums/

it's a great website!!! I love it :)))))))) (112字)(enight 2002-11-27 1:06 阅读 1025)

(but you may have heard that candle isn't a very lucky sign in Chinese culture, cause candle drops tears...)

I recommanded it on 001 Chinese page too, and asked the others (199字)(enight 2002-11-27 1:22 阅读 1010)

tell their fiances or fiancees go support it, I really like this one, cause first it designed well,

second... we finally don't need to go crowded with Russians even they are really generous :))))

New address for this site (80字)(donahso 2002-11-27 4:23 阅读 1005)

USE THIS NEW PERMANENT LINK TO THE SITE:

http://www.candleforlove.com/forums/

thanks, I added the new one on the neighbourhood too (空)(enight 2002-11-27 10:27 阅读 1039)

You beat me to it! (194字)(donahso 2002-11-27 10:46 阅读 998)

I posted it onto your message and then back to read it. Then I saw you already put the new address there. You are too fast, Enight.

BTW....I left a message for you on candleforlove.

-Don H

hope didn't beat you too hard ... too fast... too strong ? lol (27字)(enight 2002-11-27 10:55 阅读 1009)

(yes, thanks, I got it :) )

I found a link to post opinions to congress (349字)(donahso 2002-11-25 3:24 阅读 1108)

This link will take you to teh Immigration issues page. While there, browse the letters and soapbox pages.

http://congress.org/congressorg/issuesaction/alertlist/?issue=26

You can also go to this link to look up the politicians for your state and drop them an email or two. Have fun.

http://congress.org/congressorg/dbq/officials/

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Hi, Houston_GG, your everywhere hehehe (空)(Markim 2002-11-23 21:02 阅读 1011)

I take here everywhere, hehe. (150字)(houston 2002-11-24 11:27 阅读 1006)

This site has been here for a few months, just waiting for GGs coming. However, there were only a few GGs visit here.

Welcome you, Markiamwaiting.

Type mistake, sorry. I should have said "I take HIM everywhere". hahaha (空)(houston 2002-11-24 11:28 阅读 968)

I follow her everywhere. .eom (空)(houston_GG 2002-11-24 11:32 阅读 987)

I've got some time. eom (空)(houston_GG 2002-11-24 11:31 阅读 962)

New (5字)(Markim 2002-11-23 20:59 阅读 1037)

Hello

HI (空)(kimark 2002-11-23 21:06 阅读 1026)
Old (7字)(enight 2002-11-24 0:02 阅读 1022)

welcome

Foor for thought - New director at Consular Affairs (584字)(donahso 2002-11-18 0:40 阅读 1031)

Maura Harty was confirmed as the new head of Consular Affairs at DOS. She is 'old school' and has been at DOS for many years. She instrumental in easing visa issuance in the past.

CA has not had a leader for about 4 months. This is about the same time that visas were stopped in China and Russia. Mary Ryan was fired for the many mistakes that let in the 911 terrorists, but is it a coincidence that the visa stoppage occurred about the same time?

Maybe the new chief will start issuing visas again. Based on her record, she is for easing restrictions. Time will tell.

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Hope so. I hate the wait!!!! (空)(houston 2002-11-18 15:30 阅读 981)

Please join to help ourselves.The letter to Mrs. Bush (2千字)(LaoMao 2002-11-17 15:32 阅读 1042)

This is the link to see more information:
http://www.global7network.com/cn/messageboard/immigration/china/viewpost.asp?mb=k1_china&post=1057

Please Send your full name and address to Ｖictoria　Northridge
at email: blivvit@yahoo.com

The letter is as follow:

Dear Mrs. Bush,

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From the Washington Post (3千字)(donahso 2002-11-17 0:16 阅读 1173)

washingtonpost.com
Visa Disarray and Delay

Monday, November 11, 2002; Page A24

PERHAPS BECAUSE no American citizen will ever encounter the problem, few of us are aware of the cost
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Thanks for the entire article. eom. (空)(houston_GG 2002-11-17 11:59 阅读 1006)

Russia K-1 issued the day after interview (146字)(donahso 2002-11-15 9:24 阅读 1037)

Just read a post that a Russian fiancee interviewed on Nov 13th and had her passport and visa delivered the next day. Wish it was in GZ.

-Don H

welcome John (空)(ynot 2002-11-15 8:10 阅读 1002)

welcome to China (空)(ynot 2002-11-15 8:11 阅读 1008)

Ask JMs - Successful Interviews (394字)(donahso 2002-11-13 4:32 阅读 1002)

I read that 4 JMs were approved on Tuesday and got the white slips, but were asked to leave their passports. This sounds like something new. So, some questions please.

Were they told that the visa would be sent to them later?
Did they have to pay a mailing fee?
Were they all K-visa or CR-1?
Do children get their visa soon, or do they also have to wait?

Thanks for any info.

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From my understanding.. (704字)(La_Diva 2002-11-13 10:19 阅读 1001)

1. Their wording is(roughly): "we will keep you passport here and wait for the approval from DOS to issue visa. If you need the passport in this duration, please contact us."
2. GZ mentioned that they can courier the visa at the applicant's cost before but no girls mentioned that they were asked to pay for the mailing fees yesterday. I already posted on 001/usa to double check.

3. both..it's strange though that some girls were asked to leave their passports but some were not!!?? (even with the same VO)

4. If it's the kids to follow (parents in US already), they can get the visa sooner. Otherwise the k
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Thanks, La_Diva (483字)(donahso 2002-11-13 12:04 阅读 984)

Just trying to make sense out of it - if there is any common denominator. Maybe the ones who were asked to leave their passport were from the GZ area? CR-1? Did they have children with them for the interview? This really seems strange if it is random.

The word used to be that no one left their passport. Then, you could leave it if you agreed to pay for mailing it when the visa was issued. Now?

I really appreciate your help. You do a lot for the JMs. Thanks again.

-Don H
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the update.. (582字)(La_Diva 2002-11-13 22:26 阅读 1018)

From this week on, K applicants (k1&K3) are asked to leave their passports at the embassy if they pass the interview . CR1's will keep their passports still just like other post 8.1 victims...

Unfortunately the K JMs got interviewed yesterday were not asked to pay for the mailing fees yet. My presumption is that they will have to wire the fees at the notice from GZ before the passports are courriered back, if GZ still insists on "at the applicants' expense".(Geeeeeee, EMS here will cost 20RMB only, but...)

At least there is some sign of improvement there...hopefully...

I am new here (122字)(JessicaP 2002-11-13 9:36 阅读 1002)

I got the white slip on Sep.17, keep the passport with myself now. Anyone here in Beijing with the same situation with me?

Thanks, Jessica (222字)(donahso 2002-11-13 9:47 阅读 998)

Are you new to this forum or to 001? I hope more JMs will use this forum to help tell the GGs what is happening. Many of us only know a little from what other GGs tell us. Thanks, and I hope your visa comes soon.

-Don H

I am new to both (272字)(JessicaP 2002-11-13 9:55 阅读 1000)

This forum is English version, 001 is Chinese Version, right? Well, my GG kept sending emails to DOS every week and talked with congrassmen as well, but seems the process is still stopped, A lot of GGs got mad in Yahoo group, I was from that group. What is your situation?

Welcome to both! (951字)(donahso 2002-11-13 11:05 阅读 996)

The 001/forum/usa/ is the Chinese language forum for JMs and a few GGs who are involved with going to the US. All the INS and immigration stuff. From what I can read, there is a lot of good information there and some very helpful people.

La_Diva and some friends put this forum together a short time ago. It is like the other forum, only in English so GGs and JMs who read and write English can share information.

I know that some JMs are members of AAC and CUC. They also read google alt.visa_marriage, the 2 boards on G7 and a few others. They are all different and each has some good things.

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re Air Ticket (592字)(april&jeff 2002-11-2 22:55 阅读 1074)

Dear La_Diva,Ella and Don_h and all those friends:
My bf has checked with many agent,including the one La-Diva told me,but only got the following and all so expensive!!!
I guess it's because of the time,X-mas is a hot season for people to come to China?
$1834 NWA
$2689 united
$3469 aa
$3621 Japan air
1959 china airlines direclty to Nanjing (through Taipei and HK)
I really want to know any of u know where there's more way to get a cheap round-trip ticket,i've hea
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I just checked Yahoo Travel for you (290字)(donahso 2002-11-2 23:24 阅读 981)

I used the travel dates you said from the west coast to Shanghai, round-trip. Fares start at $555 plus taxes.

I just got tickets for my New Year trip through skyauction for $631 including tax.

Buying tickets online will almost always be cheaper than buying through an agent.

-Don H

you are right (空)(enight 2002-11-3 0:32 阅读 1002)
which website did you pull up???? (空)(fruits 2002-11-11 14:37 阅读 987)

napril&jeff,not that much, my GG told me he got the new promotion plan for (86字)(enight 2002-11-3 0:31 阅读 1018)

round trip to Shanghai, a little over $500.
I will ask him the link for you tomorrow.

my bf gonna to be %$#*&^@! (223字)(april&jeff 2002-11-4 10:50 阅读 1005)

thank u so much,Don_h and Enight!
how come you smart guys got to find cheap ticket so easily while my BEN Jeff spares no efforts to get nothing, ;(
He derserves a good fist now!!!....
Enight,pls get me the info asap, (f)

so have u got the link,Enight? (227字)(april&jeff 2002-11-5 9:34 阅读 1066)

Dear Enight,
I'm waiting for the link u mentioned,have u got it?
u see,i'm worried what matters is my bf's schedule,he only has holiday at the time around Dec 21 to Jan 3,and it's hard to get cheap ticket at that period. ;(

hi apriland jeff, sorry for the delay reply, here is the information from my fiance Alan (431字)(enight 2002-11-6 1:36 阅读 1021)

might be useful to you:
here is the message:

go to www.ual.com , That special
is only for special cities (New York and Washington DC are on it,
SanFrancisco - Denver, etc - what city would he be flying from?) Hartford
it's $630 - even that is great!!!! Have him check it out from whatever city
he travels from (Unless United doesn't fly from his city - because United
Airlines is the one with the special right now)

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http://www.united.com/, try this too (空)(enight 2002-11-6 2:41 阅读 1014)

thanks,Enight! (126字)(april&jeff 2002-11-6 10:26 阅读 1005)

hi Enight,

another question:Why i can't see my ID above each time i'm here?
and u r the Ban Zhu(administrator) here,right?

you are welcome A&J, (209字)(enight 2002-11-6 16:40 阅读 1124)

the ID just cookie saved in your PC, so if you cleaned all the cookies after disconnection(or you change PCs), next time you will not see your ID above here till you login in again.

no, I am not Ban Zhu :)

This is a test...only a test (空)(donh 2002-11-11 0:42 阅读 1002)

OKOKOK...THE REGISTRATION WORKED!!!! (1千字)(donahso 2002-11-11 1:00 阅读 1286)

I will try to make this easy......the registration page is in English and some of the fields on the new user form have bubble help (hover over the field and you get a brief message).

(R) means Required >> means bubble help on the field

(R) User Name: your desired handle
> Come From: optional
> Public Email: available to other members
Logon: select how you want to logon
>(R) Birth Day: must be yyyy-mm-dd it's pretty picky
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TO SEE THE FULL INSTRUCTIONS..... (100字)(donahso 2002-11-11 1:06 阅读 1045)

Click the link at the end of the Chinese writing at the botom of the message to expand to full text.

New China message board on G7 (91字)(donahso 2002-11-10 10:45 阅读 1052)

http://www.global7network.com/cn/messageboard/immigration/china/default.asp?mb=k1_china&p=1

Thank you for the link! I have put it on the JM's site. (226字)(houston 2002-11-10 12:13 阅读 1030)

Well, my job was not so successful. hehe... However, I would like to believe that my tip did push G7 open the new message board. LOL.... :)))

I recieved P3 6 months ago, not sure if it helps. But I will try with other JMS.

I think it helped (189字)(donahso 2002-11-11 0:23 阅读 968)

I have seen more people online since you posted on G7. Maybe the registration is confusing? I will post instructions later today. First, I have to figure out Piggy has done to it.

-Don H

Contents of P3 for K1? (177字)(donahso 2002-11-10 4:28 阅读 997)

Just want to be sure nothing has changed lately. Would a kind JM who received P3 for a K1 recently provide a list of the forms they received? Much appreciated. Thanks.

-Don H

I posted a tip on G7 and tried to pull some China GGs into this site. (118字)(houston 2002-11-9 23:59 阅读 948)

Let's see how successful my job can be. :))) Hope those GGs come soon, so that we can share information more directly.

I just read it there (421字)(donahso 2002-11-10 0:59 阅读 953)

That was a good idea, Houston. I know there are some GGs who read G7 that may not know about this page. It has been very quiet here.

I can only read parts of the /usa/ forum, but I haven't seen anything about posting over here. Seems like only a few of you post over here and I know there are some who read and write good English never have.

Think maybe I will post a reminder on AAC and CUC this weekend.

-Don H
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another question on coming to China (577字)(april&jeff 2002-11-4 14:42 阅读 961)

I'm sorry i've met problem again!
My bf has come to China before all by the Student Visa,but this X-mas is going to be a little different on this.he's supposed to get a travelling visa,so what shall he do? He told me that he needs an invitation letter from a travelling agent here and then he can apply for a visa by that with his passport,air ticket.
But where shall i get the letter? I've called several travelling agents in Nanjing,but none of them know how to write or present such a letter.Any of you have any idea or experience on this?
thanks for your reply first! :)

Visa to China! (898字)(La_Diva 2002-11-4 22:36 阅读 972)

If you check the websites of different Chinese consulate in US, you will find out some (Consulates) do NOT request invitation letter at all, i.e. Consulates in LA, SF.

Chicago Consulate will request an invitation but states that an invitation from the person he will visit will do;

From your words above, i presume your GG will apply for his Visa at NY consulate. Ask your GG to call the visa section, telling them the truth that he is coming to visit you, his Fiancee, and find out whether 1) an invitation is necessry 2) if yes, whether your personal invitation will do.

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I love you,La_diva! (231字)(april&jeff 2002-11-5 9:04 阅读 969)

Dear La-Diva,
thanks so much for your full reply and i'll check on it immd!
I'm going to Boston,where my bf is,and i remember u'll be to the west coast,which is so far away,but still i hope i can see you one day,such a nice MM!!!

Chinese Consulate in Houston (405字)(houston_GG 2002-11-5 9:16 阅读 978)

The Chinese Consulate in Houston has only required a simple form, a passport photo and a modest fee ($40?).

I have been to China three times: Jan '01, Nov '01, and Apr '02. All three have been single entry tourist visas.

If going through Hong Kong, there is a desk at the border that seems to be very helpful, but it would be bad to fly all that way to be refused. I have always got my visa first.

Washington Post article (343字)(houston_GG 2002-11-3 1:35 阅读 1472)

There is a sympathetic article in the Washington Post today about K-1 visa delays.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A54945-2002Nov1.html

The author's e-mail address is ringlek@washpost.com.

We petitioners for Chinese K-1 visas must write to this man. We must get on the radar. Write to Mr. Ringle this weekend!

I am.
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from Jeff,to support Houston_GG! (99字)(april&jeff 2002-11-4 11:13 阅读 958)

a good article that will help our problem!
it is good, it will stir things up in Washington!

From the Russia Board (4千字)(donahso 2002-11-1 23:31 阅读 962)

This is from the Russia message board and I think this is worth reading.

-Don H

***********************************************
1) As I have posted in the past, the hold-up IS the various security sections
of about a dozen different agencies - some you wouldn't expect, like the
Department of Transportation. None of the computers are integrated with each
other. The agencies all have decades-old turf wars, etc.
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Happy Halloween!!! ya all ! (空)(enight 2002-10-31 17:26 阅读 980)

trick or treat? (空)(ynot 2002-11-1 1:07 阅读 968)

trick trick! (空)(enight 2002-11-1 9:11 阅读 978)

The ghost will haunt your house tonight (空)(haitun99 2002-11-1 12:25 阅读 961)

Otherwise I will smash all windows of your house! (空)(haitun99 2002-11-1 8:07 阅读 981)

thank you! I was just going to change all the windows! (空)(enight 2002-11-1 9:12 阅读 966)

meeeeeeaaaaaan,葛朗台！ (空)(haitun99 2002-11-1 12:27 阅读 980)

yes, 欧莱妮！ (空)(enight 2002-11-1 19:59 阅读 987)

HELP!!!! (517字)(april&jeff 2002-10-28 12:48 阅读 957)

It's April.I'm waiting for my P4.
My bf is going to come to China this X-mas,but the flight ticket is still so expensive,the cheapest he can find now is around USD1000 for a round trip,but i heard from my boss,who's in the States,it'd be aound usd600 to 700.I know there're many nice GG here,and please tell me where to get the cheap flight ticket in USA?
U all know how much we are looking forward a reunion,even a short time like a week! I don't want to see money can block us on the way!
Thanks to all of you!

Try these (833字)(donahso 2002-10-28 21:34 阅读 977)

http://www.flychina.com/

http://travel.yahoo.com/

If the travel dates can be a bit flexible, also take a look at:

http://www.skyauction.com/jsp/home.jsp

You must bid on the tickets and if you 'win', you give them the dates that you want to travel. If they can reserve them for you, it is a deal. If they can not, the auction is voided so there is no cha
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thanks a lot! (空)(april&jeff 2002-10-29 9:03 阅读 966)
r u fun-fun-fun's GG? (空)(april&jeff 2002-10-29 9:21 阅读 954)

maybe you can try to click this web:http://www.discountfares.com/air_reservation.asp?id=16. (72字)(Ella20012001 2002-10-29 17:34 阅读 1027)

my friend Sandy told me before. I think the price is very cheaper there.

Rate! (257字)(La_Diva 2002-10-30 18:01 阅读 964)

My GG reserved a returned ticket SF/Beijing direct around X'mas at 725USD from a travel agency in SF. I have no idea how the rate is compare to other prices you will find through broad search though. Let me know if you have interest in calling the agent..:)

thanks,Ella and La-Diva! (454字)(april&jeff 2002-10-30 21:19 阅读 942)

ELLA,where are you?
La-Diva,r u the one who's called 拉第娃 often? i think i've seen your name many times in that way, :)
and sure,i'm interested in how to reach that agent, u can tell me the phone no here and i'll pass to my bf,or tell me how to contact your GG,and i'll have my bf call him.But my bf wants the ticket to SHANGHAI,where he can go to me easily,i'm in Nanjing.Still if we can't get the ticket to SH,i think BJ is also a good alternative.

Yes, that's me! :) (74字)(La_Diva 2002-10-30 22:18 阅读 925)

Write to me at La_Diva1234@hotmail.com and i will reply with the details..

I am in Shanghai. I think your bf who does get Shanghai international airport is better. because Nan... (217字)(Ella20012001 2002-10-31 9:55 阅读 924)

标题: I am in Shanghai. I think your bf who does get Shanghai international airport is better. because Nanjing is close to Shanghai. if you want to back Nanjing, just by train or bus, very easy. If by train

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If by train, about three more hours, ticket fee is about 40CNY, if by bus, about two hours, ticket f... (139字)(Ella20012001 2002-10-31 10:20 阅读 917)

标题: If by train, about three more hours, ticket fee is about 40CNY, if by bus, about two hours, ticket fee is about 100CNY. if

内容:

phone numbers of GZ hospitals? (708字)(chinai129f 2002-10-31 0:10 阅读 946)

Hello!

Can anyone tell me the phone numbers of those GZ hospitals where one can take the immigration physical? My fiancee will have the k-1 interview on 11/14, but she still hasn't received the appointment packet yet. She would like to get the phone numbers so she can set up an appointment with one of the hospitals. GZIV claims to have sent P4 on 10/15 and then for a second time on 10/28. My fiancee is in Lanzhou, Gansu. Anyone having any experience on how long it takes for P4 to arrive? It took the P3 four days to arrive in Lanzhou. Also, is it necessary to have an appointment for the immigration physical?

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chinai129f (605字)(Ella20012001 2002-10-31 10:14 阅读 917)

If you want to go to GZ for checkup, do not need make appointment with the hospitals. Your Financee should write letter to ask GZ to send the package 4 again. GZ is lying king. My interview will be on Nov18th, but I still did not get my package4 here. They told me that they sent it on Oct16th. If your Fiancee can read Chinese, please click: http://www.001.com.cn/forum/usa/23619.html. someone put a message on it before. I think there is a detailed account for your Fiancee. BTW: I think your Fiancee should go to GZ early. The process of Immigration physical is just in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Beijing.

Moscow visa issued (723字)(donahso 2002-10-30 22:48 阅读 955)

Here is a post from Doc Steen's messageboard. It looks like Moscow is issuing a few visas for people who interviewed in July. This is a good sign that something is finally happening with the visa delay. Maybe GZ will issue some soon.

"This couple had their initial interview on July 16th however there were some documents to supply for approval. They were supplied by the 22nd and approved sometime just after that. He was getting the same administrative review letters as the rest of us.

His Fiancee is from Yoshkar-ola which means finally a Russian person will have a visa. They called and told her she could pick it up at the embassy or for a fee have DHL deliver it. She is going in pe
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Good! And hope this is not another rumor. (空)(houston 2002-10-30 22:53 阅读 1030)

Someone post some good news! I need some. (空)(donahso 2002-10-27 3:43 阅读 914)

I don't know how much you understood from reading 001/usa in Chinese.. (206字)(La_Diva 2002-10-28 21:52 阅读 919)

This might be regarded as something positive: more and more JMs received P4, some of them even got it without expressing their willingness to go back to GZ for the second time. Time will show though..:P

That is hopefull (469字)(donahso 2002-10-28 23:03 阅读 924)

It seems like it could mean two things...

1. Visa will be issued next day (some emails from GZ have said this).

2. GZ will mail the visa to avoid a second trip.

I hope it is the first reason. I am waiting to hear about the first visa that someone actually gets. Those who have been waiting since August should get their's before those who are just now going to the interview. It looks like something will happen in the next week or two. Sure hope so.

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Just got off the phonecall to Guangzhou. (163字)(houston 2002-10-29 15:08 阅读 944)

The operator told me that none of immigrant visa had been issued. I asked when we could get any information. Well, the answer I got was, as ususal, "I don't know".

who can help us get news from MSC about K-3???any news will be appreciated.thanks a lots (空)(luck88888 2002-10-28 23:21 阅读 987)

Yao Ming Arrives in Houston (552字)(houston_GG 2002-10-22 7:03 阅读 998)

Yao Ming has arrived in Houston to play professional basketball.

How is it that he has a visa, yet my sweet, petite fiancee continues to wait?

I do not begrudge Mr. Yao his visa. I am angry with my government for so fragrantly showing favoritism. It is a shame that this nation that professes that 'all men are created equal' gives preferential treatment to the wealthy and famous.

Elections are coming up. I have only one vote, but I will not support the incumbents who I hold responsible for this unjust policy of halting K visas.
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oh ya, it's never been fair! (空)(enight 2002-10-22 11:23 阅读 967)
Yao Ming Arrives in Houston (151字)(DennisLee 2002-10-25 22:30 阅读 929)

It took three years and a payment of several millions to the Chinese government to get him here. Are you willing to wait that long and pay that much?

that's Chinse government doesn't want him to go, not the (40字)(enight 2002-10-26 0:12 阅读 935)

US government delay in his visa release.

so whatever, better to be 'somebody' than 'nobody'! (空)(enight 2002-10-26 0:23 阅读 898)

Hi Dennis Lee, (339字)(haitun99 2002-10-27 11:42 阅读 907)

Before long, you will find that you made a good deal as Yao Ming's talents worth more than that several millions. If he continues to play CBA (China Basketball Association), the Shanghai club, Shark, will earn good money by selling more tickets. To produce a play that outstanding, I am sure we Chinese have invested a lot of money on him.

Increased Awareness of China in Houston Due to Jiang and Yao (493字)(houston_GG 2002-10-22 10:24 阅读 962)

This week, both the President of China and the first pick in the NBA draft arrive in Houston.

Yoa Ming arrived today. President Jiang Zemin arrives Wednesday.

This coincidence of famous and important Chinese figures is filling the newspapers and television. Now is a good time to write letters to editors and station managers.

I have just written to three papers:

Washington Post - letters@washpost.com
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Published in Houston (126字)(houston_GG 2002-10-24 7:04 阅读 994)

Hey. my letter was published in the Houston Chronicle:

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/story.hts/editorial/outlook/1628589

BRAVO! BRAVO! (58字)(donahso 2002-10-24 10:21 阅读 1022)

Well said. Straight and to the point. I like it very much.

houston_GG, you have done great work! (空)(enight 2002-10-25 13:06 阅读 959)

Maybe some good news from GZ (255字)(donahso 2002-10-22 22:09 阅读 1031)

Two different members on CUC have posted an email from GZ that states the visa will be issued the day after a successful interview. Their JMs are scheduled for November interviews, one on the 18th. Now we just need to wait and see if it is true.

-Don H

It would be wonderful if it's true! (220字)(houston 2002-10-23 9:55 阅读 903)

However, GZ said they would issue visas to those who got the "white note" first. If they were about to give visas to Novermber applicants, there are not so many days left for GZ to carry out this job. Well, wait and see!

The scheduled interveiws are almost one month from now (202字)(donahso 2002-10-23 12:03 阅读 908)

We can hope that visas will be issued to those who have waited since August 1st. GZ said they must wait 2 months...or more. Well, it is more now. I think visas will be forthcoming in the next few weeks.

There are 5 interviews on Nov 18th? (226字)(donahso 2002-10-20 7:35 阅读 896)

I do have my problems reading the 001/usa/forum, but I think I read this. Is there any word on whether the visa will be issued then? Or will the unofficial receipt be given?

Too many questions..not enough answers.

-Don H

The interviews were scheduled only at the JMs & their GGs requests.. (446字)(La_Diva 2002-10-20 15:59 阅读 912)

They emailed GZ saying that they did not mind going for the second time to pick up the passport! This is to say, most probably they will still get a white slip if their interviews are successful, the same as other post-8.1. victims.

However, there are rumours there saying GZ might consider of express mailing the passport back instead of requesting the interviees to come back to GZ for the second time..This needs to be verified though.

Good idea to get the interview done (576字)(donahso 2002-10-21 2:00 阅读 948)

At least it is one step closer. Hopefully, the SAO will be done more quickly - perhaps they can start when they send P3. Then all of the checks would be completed by the normal time of the interview and GZ could get back to same/next day visa issue. Of course, that may take too much common sense to ever happen.

Still, if there will be a delay after the interview and GZ will express mail the visa, it is a step in the right direction. It will save JMs from making a second trip and mail is cheaper than tickets. Guess we just have to wait and see what develops.

-Don H
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News from NSC (232字)(donahso 2002-10-17 0:52 阅读 909)

Just read a post on CUC that Nebraska is sending P2's directly to GZ via Federal Express and they should only take about 1 week to get there. The poster said he was told this by an information officer at NSC. I sure hope it is true.

Yeah, hopefully it's true. I also notice in Matt Udall's post: (352字)(La_Diva 2002-10-17 22:13 阅读 937)

"Also note that the NSC has received a mandate from INS Headquarters to resolve all IBIS hits within 15 days by 12/31/02. The NSC indicates that this will exacerbate the negative impact of the IBIS program on adjudication production."

AT least it seems like NSC intends (or better to say "is obliged ") to move faster now...Hope all are true..

Vivi, you still don't have P2? You filed the petition in July? It's weird... (76字)(houston 2002-10-17 23:05 阅读 910)

But if the Fedex information is true, your case may be hopefully speeded up.

Yes, our p1 is dated July 16.. (139字)(La_Diva 2002-10-17 23:19 阅读 908)

Still long waiting ahead as on the optimisitc side NSC is doing petitions up to June 14 so far..(learned that from some forum gossip..hehe)

Know the progress on my P1 - P2? (198字)(houston 2002-10-18 10:46 阅读 902)

At the end of Nov we got P1, and P2 arrived on the Feb 22. Maybe this shows that the progress of your case if not too unreasonable. xixi... So, wait wait wait, this is what we are always told to do.

More about Matt (349字)(donahso 2002-10-17 23:08 阅读 941)

In another post, Matt explained that normal processing may slow down as a result. They only have a few people working on IBIS now. If they must use more people to meet the 15 day deadline, then normal processing can actually slow down a little.

NSC needs more people. Moving them from one task to another is 'robbing Peter to pay Paul'.

-Don H

Thanks, Don! I noticed that too but just learned to stand on the optimistic end and read positive re... (133字)(La_Diva 2002-10-17 23:23 阅读 909)

标题: Thanks, Don! I noticed that too but just learned to stand on the optimistic end and read positive reports only..hehe

内容:

US consulate have always got most of the P2 by express mail since long time ago. (914字)(scorpio2000 2002-10-18 11:57 阅读 899)

Some INS will forward the P2 by email which is a lot faster. My friend who worked for US consulate had to pick up boxes of boxes of packages by federal express mail every day. The problem is when the consulate will process these packets and whether they will lose the files...I suffered alot because they lost my files...either INS or consulate. I was waiting for a long time without knowing what was wrong.I should not have trusted their work...Eventually,I found it out and asked my husband to write senator and INS to complain and have INS send the files to consulate again. Even so, it was delayed for at least three months!! To tell you a truth,the major work of consulate is to serve and protect US citizens in China.They will not pay too much attention on immigration thing...The less the immigrants are, the better.That is why they ignore us and keep cutting the number working for immigration section.
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Hey Piggy....still here? (空)(donahso 2002-10-18 11:20 阅读 931)

h (空)(meimei1 2002-9-28 22:42 阅读 938)

why do I see 2 meimei1 here? (空)(FromSunToSun 2002-9-28 22:44 阅读 964)

just one Meimei1/ (空)(meimei1 2002-9-28 23:36 阅读 921)

It''''s so good to see you again. (88字)(ZhuAh 2002-9-29 3:31 阅读 918)

Give you a big hug.

so sweet so hot, I need go ahead check the door if close or not... (空)(Meimei1 2002-9-30 22:23 阅读 959)

what are you afraid of? (空)(ynot 2002-10-6 11:14 阅读 934)

wa, beautiful yy's teeth (空)(Meimei1 2002-10-14 10:14 阅读 904)

Long time no see, meimei, how are you doing? (空)(ynot 2002-9-29 4:29 阅读 928)

Meimei, you must be a very nice girl. every one say hi to you. I'm cat, nice to meet you. (空)(Mao_Mao 2002-9-29 6:35 阅读 930)

What are you doing here? Remember, you've had a girl friend, but I don't. (空)(ZhuAh 2002-9-29 6:44 阅读 905)
meimei got "zhu", and you too (空)(ynot 2002-9-29 6:45 阅读 875)

Pig, this is up to meimei. who ever she pick. :-) (空)(Mao_Mao 2002-9-29 6:59 阅读 946)

you misunderstood me, I meant zhu3, not zhu1 (空)(ynot 2002-9-29 7:00 阅读 963)

hi everybody watch u language (空)(Meimei1 2002-9-30 22:31 阅读 896)
y, who is zhu3, who is zhu1? (空)(Meimei1 2002-10-6 10:19 阅读 940)

zhu3 is 猪，zhu1 is 主 (空)(ynot 2002-10-6 11:14 阅读 895)

nice to meet u pussy, I just a old member her. But I am nice,u are right:) (空)(Meimei1 2002-9-30 22:28 阅读 892)

thank u for u greeting yy,not good. How are u doing? (空)(Meimei1 2002-9-30 22:24 阅读 906)

What's not good? Y not? I'm doing just fine, very busy though.... (空)(ynot 2002-10-1 1:09 阅读 973)

busy,good luck u (空)(Meimei1 2002-10-2 5:02 阅读 915)

hi, does anybody know something about PAYPAL? can we use it in China and transfer money between two ... (328字)(lele_lele 2002-10-9 10:03 阅读 938)

标题: hi, does anybody know something about PAYPAL? can we use it in China and transfer money between two countries?

内容:
if it can be used in China then please tell me how can i get one.
if the answer is negtive, please give me some suggestions about the cheapest ways to transfer money from USA to China.
thanks a lot.

are you *o* ? I really don't know . (76字)(hb911 2002-10-9 11:39 阅读 925)

but I guess you can transfer your cash into "现金汇票", that will be better.

thank you,hb911. but i think maybe you mistook me with somebody else. (46字)(lele_lele 2002-10-10 8:53 阅读 901)

by the way, i like your name very much. hehehh

hi, hb911, i see you mentioned about the "money order"(汇票).but i am still confused about that. (196字)(lele_lele 2002-10-11 15:01 阅读 910)

you know i just have a deposit book in Bank of China. and i have no check at all. do you think i am qualified to get a money order in my bank?
i am waiting for your answer. thank you in advance.

Looks like maybe (405字)(donahso 2002-10-9 14:26 阅读 897)

Go to:
http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=p/gen/approved_countries-outside

you will see China listed, but don't know if the account works the same as in the US. For the US, you can direct deposit/withdraw between your bank account and PayPal account. I'm pretty sure that going from a US to China account would require a withdrawal in RMB at the bank's conversion rate.

Good idea, though.

UPDATE on PayPal (770字)(donahso 2002-10-10 7:25 阅读 956)

I did some more checking and don't think PayPal will let you withdraw from a China international account. It looks like you can receive funds, but must 'spend' them through PayPal. So I don't think it will get you what you want. For countries where you can withdraw in foreign funds, there is a pretty healthy fee.

The easiest way to pass money to someone in China is to send them an ATM card on a US bank account. Stick the money into the account and they can withdraw it through an ATM. Some ATMs limit individual withdrawals to anything from 1,000 ~ 3,000 yuan. At least that is my experience. Funds are dispersed in RMB and the conversion rate is about 8.2%. Of course, they can hit one a couple times each day and on successive days if a lot of bucks are needed.
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it's so nice of you. thank you for your detail explaination. and now i know this quite well.thank yo... (125字)(lele_lele 2002-10-10 8:56 阅读 900)

标题: it's so nice of you. thank you for your detail explaination. and now i know this quite well.thank you again.

内容:

lunch time (118字)(zoomac 2002-10-10 11:58 阅读 999)



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Nobody here ! (空)(hb911 2002-10-8 8:59 阅读 965)

leaving! (空)(ZhuAh 2002-10-8 16:45 阅读 1012)

 (75字)(zoomac 2002-10-9 20:18 阅读 948)

<-- ZhuAh(The guy in blue)

Poor pig, who's the yellow guy? (空)(ynot 2002-10-10 3:06 阅读 962)

He is the pig-whacker! (空)(donahso 2002-10-10 7:26 阅读 972)

funny (空)(hb911 2002-10-10 9:00 阅读 940)

oh..Houston GG is here~~ hello~~~ (空)(jennifer_lam 2002-10-10 8:22 阅读 933)

Welcome to join 001 globe fraternity, help others, help yourself