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Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Feb 22nd 2004, 10:03 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 359
Posted By tparrent

Re: AP, EAD - lost somewhere?

I check it every day and there has been no change since the original Notice Date in mid December
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Feb 22nd 2004, 5:51 am
Replies: 3
Views: 359
Posted By tparrent

AP, EAD - lost somewhere?

My wife applied for AP and EAD after we were married (she was K1) in early November. We are in the Chicago district but the receipt notices have "MSC" numbers so I assume they are in Missouri. With...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jan 16th 2004, 12:13 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 765
Posted By tparrent

Re: HELP!! DIVORCE, PLEASE SOMEONE ANSWER THIS TIME (BEGGING)

I was married several years ago to a woman from China. SHe came over here but things did not work out and we divorced. She had no problem adjusting status and getting her green card. I certainly...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jan 11th 2004, 5:24 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 305
Posted By tparrent

Anyone receive AP from Chicago lately?

We filed in early November, got a receipt date in mid December.

Also, has anyone filed for emergency AP in Chicago? What's the current procedure?

Thanks
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Dec 28th 2003, 1:24 am
Replies: 2
Views: 369
Posted By tparrent

Re: Advance Parole - precise rules about re-entry?

I haven't been on this board in over a year and yet I KNEW I would get a straight answer within minutes. Thanks!

We'll do it the slow, proper way.
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Dec 28th 2003, 1:04 am
Replies: 2
Views: 369
Posted By tparrent

Advance Parole - precise rules about re-entry?

For some reason it took 45 days to get our receipt on the A/P filing and now it looks like we will not have approval in time for Ling to return to China for Chinese New Year. Approval should come...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 28th 2003, 3:20 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 475
Posted By tparrent

This gave me a chuckle: " started this and...

This gave me a chuckle:

" started this and decided to give you the proper way to do it but I think that a mother seperated from her child is not right so why don't you bring her in on VW and then...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jan 27th 2003, 5:42 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,015
Posted By tparrent

I agree with Linda. Bankruptcies can be survived...

I agree with Linda. Bankruptcies can be survived and overcome. INS troubles can be far more devastating.

That having been said, look very carefully into the bankruptcy filing and make sure...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jan 27th 2003, 10:46 am
Replies: 2
Views: 313
Posted By tparrent

Of course you can keep both names. That is the...

Of course you can keep both names. That is the default beahvior - you actualy have to file forms if you want to CHANGE names.


I wouldn't worry about utility bills. More substantial documents...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 27th 2003, 12:05 am
Replies: 5
Views: 377
Posted By tparrent

Hold on there buckaroo, what is wrong - in any...

Hold on there buckaroo, what is wrong - in any way - with the suggestion? Seriously, I want to know.

The fiancee is NOT immigrating. The K1 visa will be issued overseas. The fiancee will return...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jan 26th 2003, 5:02 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 546
Posted By tparrent

Well put. While I agree with Udall's...

Well put.

While I agree with Udall's comments regarding the extreme consequences of doing things wrong and I HAVE NEVER ADVOCATED BREAKING THE LAW, I also think some people can get off their high...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 26th 2003, 2:08 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 377
Posted By tparrent

On VWP issues, Craig and others looking to come here first

Now this is really a question for the group, not a usggestion for anyone because I DO NOT KNOW all the facts.

What do you all think of the following scenario to avoid both the ethical and elgal...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jan 25th 2003, 8:54 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 561
Posted By tparrent

Hi Light, I have to tell you that I think...

Hi Light,

I have to tell you that I think you should plan another surprise for your husband. I know that I would be very worried if my fiancee came over without telling me ahead of time. One of...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jan 23rd 2003, 5:42 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 770
Posted By tparrent

You guys are living in a different (and...

You guys are living in a different (and faster!:)) world than I.

We sent back the checklist alomost before we got it out of the envelope. There is NO WAY that the consulate in China will beat us...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jan 22nd 2003, 2:58 am
Replies: 1
Views: 357
Posted By tparrent

A little ray of Chinese sunshine

While I was in Beijing this weekend for a quick surprise visit, our packet 3 arrived! My fiancee had just called the consulate on Friday to give them her address (attorney had left off Chinese...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jan 17th 2003, 12:29 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 462
Posted By tparrent

I know the two months is not unusual. The...

I know the two months is not unusual. The problem is that we could be set back an ADDITIONAL two months because of this.

The Lawyer and his staff are all American educated, Chinese born- that is...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jan 17th 2003, 4:52 am
Replies: 13
Views: 462
Posted By tparrent

Have a lawyer? Proofread anyway :(

So we've been waiting a long time for packet 3 to arrive even after Guangzhou said they sent it (and THAT took over 2 months!). Today I pulled out the original application filed with the INS. Filed...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 12th 2003, 6:21 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 572
Posted By tparrent

K, Could you explain very clearly what your...

K,

Could you explain very clearly what your choices are? I think we can help then.

Why would they "come to take you anyway" and who are they?

Can you even afford the plane tickets back to...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 10th 2003, 6:07 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,070
Posted By tparrent

GregnSandy, Vent on! That's what we're here...

GregnSandy,

Vent on! That's what we're here for.

I went through Nebraska beginning in June. I think my total wait was 144 days. The estimates I got from the info line varied all over the...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 9th 2003, 1:33 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 339
Posted By tparrent

Our NOA 2 from Nebraska was November 5. ...

Our NOA 2 from Nebraska was November 5. Guangzhou sent out Packet 3 on January 7.

Nebraska claims they express mail the material direct to Guangzhou without going through Vermont at all so our...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 9th 2003, 1:27 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 321
Posted By tparrent

A small flickering light at the end of the tunnel

I am fortunate to reside in the Nebraska district and have a fiancee in China so I get to whine more than just about anyone about delays :D

Good news today! Guangzhou confirms that packet 3 has...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jan 5th 2003, 3:27 am
Replies: 10
Views: 507
Posted By tparrent

I would think not! None of those islands are...

I would think not! None of those islands are U.S.!!!

If you want to do it in the islands, I suggest St. Thomas or St. Johns. Puerto Rico works as well.

Now if someone else knows otherwise -...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jan 5th 2003, 12:14 am
Replies: 1
Views: 325
Posted By tparrent

Hey all you Canadians, how about a little good luck wish?

I FedEx'ed a Canadian tourist visa application to my lovely Ling in Bejing (kinda poetic). I accompanied the application with a letter from me that stopped just short of begging the authorities to...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jan 5th 2003, 12:00 am
Replies: 11
Views: 648
Posted By tparrent

I think it is good idea to get married in the...

I think it is good idea to get married in the U.S. for several reasons. As the previous poster noted you can use some of the 90 days to make sure your fiancee is comfortable here.

Even more...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jan 4th 2003, 2:12 am
Replies: 5
Views: 289
Posted By tparrent

You may be right about that. I know Canada has...

You may be right about that. I know Canada has transit visas and I've used one in Japan but the U.S. may be different.

Good idea about checking with the airline - that should be the easiest route!
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