China Marriage 101 Community

Kim Does anyone have experience with international student visas? We're concerned that because we live in America, Ying's son will be denied without consideration. However, he can show strong ties to China because he has a house in his name there and lots of other family members. Any help or advise is greatly appreciated.

Kim We're happily settled in Idaho, enjoying our lives together. Ying loves it here. I love having her here with me.We've already gotten here Social Security number. She's also been driving with her Chinese driver's license, although not in the snow yet.

Kim Ying passed her interview! Thank you all for your prayers and good luck wishes! Ying wants me to share with you that the interview ticket number assigned to her was 1088, the Guangzhou hotel room we stayed in was 2008, and our GZO number ends in 5008, 8 being a very lucky number in Chinese culture. Indeed, we have been most fortunate throughout this process. Thank you Randy and Ying Marsh most of all. We feel so blessed to have found your network of support so early on in the process!

Kim Today, the day of my wife's actual interview, I stayed at the hotel, but sent my passport with her (and my notarized proof of relationship cover letter). I'm hoping it helps to confirm our valid, committed relationship. I've done everything I know how to do to help her succeed. Mr. Yang, the hotel manager has reviewed what she will take to the interview and has assured us that he doesn't see any roadblocks. Thank you all for your prayers and good luck wishes. I'll keep you posted on what happens today!

Kim I'm in Guangzhou right now. We're staying in a hotel just around the corner from the consulate building. The hotel manager and his wife are helping us set up Ying's medical exam. They're also giving us some free advice. The only thing they've advised me on was to add a notarized letter describing my relationship with Ying, how it began, when we were married, what travel we've done together, how much and how well we've communicated. They recommended that I should include this will all of the proof of relationship evidence I already have. Tomorrow, Ying will have her medical exam, Tuesday will be fingerprinting and document intake, then the interview will take place on Wednesday, November 16.

Kim My wife's interview is set for Nov. 15, 3 months after USCIS I-130 approval (Aug. 16), 7 months from USCIS I-130 petition acceptance (Apr. 15). Thank you for your help and guidance bringing us to this exciting point in the process with very few issues.

Kim Thank you Randy and Rick for getting me the example. It was most helpful for my wife. I never would have thought there is enough room on each line for Chinese characters. Thanks again! You guys are awesome!

Kim Does anyone have an example of the GUZ P3 Supplemental Information Form they can share (filled out)?

Kim Say, can anyone tell me the cheapest way to get my spouse's belongings to America? There's no way we're going to be able to fit everything she has in four suitcases < 50 lbs each. How did you do it?

Kim commented on David's picture.

Hi David, the last two weeks have been a flurry of activity, submitting my AOS and finally my wife's visa application, DS-230. I just submitted the DS-230 and required civil documents yesterday. Now that I have time to post progress on this site, ...

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Kim commented on David's picture.

David, You've met my wife, Ying, in Nanning. She's a friend of Honghong's. I feel like I already know you, since Ying's shared a picture of you with me. I like your pictures. You both seem very happy. Congratulations!

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Kim Got GUZ number 30 days after I130 petition approval; Got info packet (AOS invoice) 6 days after GUZ number. Got GZO number (electronic filing) and Agent approval 1 day after submitting it. Waiting for AOS PAID status... thumbs way up!

Kim Rick, thank you for your quick response. I love this supportive community.

Kim Randy, I send some questions to Rick about the NVC Electronic Filing process. I want to request electronic filing tomorrow morning but I'm concerned Rick may not read his emails regularly. Can you please get word to him to read his email soon?

Kim I called the NVC automated phone number, 603-334-0700 today and learned that I have been assigned an NVC case number (GUZ number). The automated message says to allow 6-8 weeks for the beneficiary to receive notification. Does it really take that long?