No money, any problem? (and) begining the K-1 process from inside China??
Oct 20th 2001, 11:51 pm
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Hi, I'm a US citizen planning to marry my Chinese fiance in the US next year. I
haven't yet began the process. I'm a 25 year old English teacher living in China and
I don't make much money here, less then what qualifies for the poverty level. I'm
going to have my parents file as co-sponsorer on the affidavit of support form. Now,
I didn't earn any money in the US last year and my Chinese income isn't reportable so
I won't have anything to file on my income taxes. Will that be a problem when filing
the affidavit of support? Also, I'm working in China now, is it possible to make the
initial filing for the I-129F form. Could I just use my parents address as my
domicile? Thanx in advance for any help.
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Bill Davidson http://gopbill.8m.com
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haven't yet began the process. I'm a 25 year old English teacher living in China and
I don't make much money here, less then what qualifies for the poverty level. I'm
going to have my parents file as co-sponsorer on the affidavit of support form. Now,
I didn't earn any money in the US last year and my Chinese income isn't reportable so
I won't have anything to file on my income taxes. Will that be a problem when filing
the affidavit of support? Also, I'm working in China now, is it possible to make the
initial filing for the I-129F form. Could I just use my parents address as my
domicile? Thanx in advance for any help.
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Bill Davidson http://gopbill.8m.com
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"We will either find a way or we will make one. -Hanibal - Carthaginian General
Oct 21st 2001, 12:31 am
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You are going about this the hard way, frankly. You could marry IN CHINA and file
DIRECTLY at the consulate in Ghangzhou for a spouse visa (I-130 petition) and she
should have the visa within about 2-4 months. She would have six months after receipt
of the visa, in which to enter the US as your spouse. She would enter the US fully
adjusted to resident status, ready to work as soon as she could get a SS number. You
are allowed to use a co-sponsor for the affidavit I-864 which would have to be filed
in conjunction with the I-130. You can use your parent's address as your domicile,
and you would additionally be advised to have a US bank account before filing, to
show intent to immigrate to the US.
This would be cheaper and much less hassle in the long run, plus her family could
join in the marriage celebration, which they would probably find very rewarding, from
a cultural standpoint.
See this page for help on filing the I-130:
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/Congress/2806
Alvena
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I am not a lawyer and this is not immigration advice. This is my personal opinion,
posted for the purpose of discussion only. Locate an immigration attorney in your
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You are going about this the hard way, frankly. You could marry IN CHINA and file
DIRECTLY at the consulate in Ghangzhou for a spouse visa (I-130 petition) and she
should have the visa within about 2-4 months. She would have six months after receipt
of the visa, in which to enter the US as your spouse. She would enter the US fully
adjusted to resident status, ready to work as soon as she could get a SS number. You
are allowed to use a co-sponsor for the affidavit I-864 which would have to be filed
in conjunction with the I-130. You can use your parent's address as your domicile,
and you would additionally be advised to have a US bank account before filing, to
show intent to immigrate to the US.
This would be cheaper and much less hassle in the long run, plus her family could
join in the marriage celebration, which they would probably find very rewarding, from
a cultural standpoint.
See this page for help on filing the I-130:
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/Congress/2806
Alvena
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Doc Steen Site: http://www.mindspring.com/~docsteen/...o/visainfo.htm
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I am not a lawyer and this is not immigration advice. This is my personal opinion,
posted for the purpose of discussion only. Locate an immigration attorney in your
area at: http://www.aila.org
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Oct 22nd 2001, 12:32 pm
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Bill, If you plan to be in China a little longer, consider marrying here there. I do
not know all the details. Research something called direct consulate filing. This is
what I would have done if I did not get engaged as I was finishing up my work in
China. Instead, we began the K1 process in November 2000. I finally got her here in
late June. We were married and have filed the AOS. From what we heard from the
Charlotte, NC immigration officer it will be 12-18 months before she gets her
conditional permanant resident status. I think you can do better if you can begin
this while you are in China.
Chuck
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not know all the details. Research something called direct consulate filing. This is
what I would have done if I did not get engaged as I was finishing up my work in
China. Instead, we began the K1 process in November 2000. I finally got her here in
late June. We were married and have filed the AOS. From what we heard from the
Charlotte, NC immigration officer it will be 12-18 months before she gets her
conditional permanant resident status. I think you can do better if you can begin
this while you are in China.
Chuck
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Oct 22nd 2001, 2:42 pm
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That would be good, but we can't get married right away because she's still a
student. Also, the consulate in Guangzhou only does direct consular filing for US
citizens who are residing in China and I'm here on a tourist visa, not a proper
working visa. She'll graduate in July of 2002, how long would it take to get her in
on an I-130 if we did get married here. Thanks again for the advice. Bill
student. Also, the consulate in Guangzhou only does direct consular filing for US
citizens who are residing in China and I'm here on a tourist visa, not a proper
working visa. She'll graduate in July of 2002, how long would it take to get her in
on an I-130 if we did get married here. Thanks again for the advice. Bill
Oct 22nd 2001, 2:49 pm
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It would be better that way, but she's still a student and we can't get married right
away. Also, I'm not a Chinese resident, I'm here on a tourist visa, and the consulate
only does it for US citizens residing in China. Since your fiance was also from China
maybe you can help me with something. She has to get a Certified police record
stating that she's never commited a crime from everywhere she's lived since age 16
and a certfied record of her marital status. Can you tell me how to get these
records? I need to let her know what to do. Thanks in advance for your help. Bill
away. Also, I'm not a Chinese resident, I'm here on a tourist visa, and the consulate
only does it for US citizens residing in China. Since your fiance was also from China
maybe you can help me with something. She has to get a Certified police record
stating that she's never commited a crime from everywhere she's lived since age 16
and a certfied record of her marital status. Can you tell me how to get these
records? I need to let her know what to do. Thanks in advance for your help. Bill
Oct 23rd 2001, 12:01 am
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Here are some resources: http://www.k1homepages.com (look for the china pages) Doc
steen site, to go LINKS section and then click "special countries" link...there you
will find discussion group links for china fiances and asian-american couples. (the
china homepage listed there does not work for some reason, and if anyone knows of a
new link, please let me know) Alvena
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Doc Steen Site: http://www.mindspring.com/~docsteen/...o/visainfo.htm
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I am not a lawyer and this is not immigration advice. This is my personal opinion,
posted for the purpose of discussion only. Locate an immigration attorney in your
area at: http://www.aila.org
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Here are some resources: http://www.k1homepages.com (look for the china pages) Doc
steen site, to go LINKS section and then click "special countries" link...there you
will find discussion group links for china fiances and asian-american couples. (the
china homepage listed there does not work for some reason, and if anyone knows of a
new link, please let me know) Alvena
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Doc Steen Site: http://www.mindspring.com/~docsteen/...o/visainfo.htm
=========================================
I am not a lawyer and this is not immigration advice. This is my personal opinion,
posted for the purpose of discussion only. Locate an immigration attorney in your
area at: http://www.aila.org
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