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  Nov 3 2009, 03:44 PM
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Hi I am searching the web for helpful info. for my fiance's k-1 visa. I found this fantastic website.
I just became a us citizen through Natrualization. I am deciding to bring my fiance to the usa for marriage with K-1 Visa. We have been fall in love since 2001. He is a Chinese Citizen, but he is now legally residing in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. I sent out the I-129F petition on 10/30/09. But after that, someone said my fiance has to go back to China for the K-1 visa interview because he is a Chinese Citizen. Does my fiance has to go back to the us embassy in China for the K-1 visa interview or he can apply for his visa in Santo Domingo? I was calling and visiting some immigration lawyer in NYC, and they did not give me a certain answer for my question. I am worried about this. I really appreciate that some one can help me with this. Best regards, Christina Timeline: 10/30/09: Sent out I-129F petition to VSC -------------------- Timeline for IR5 (mother)
************************* 11/04/2009........... I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox 11/08/2009........... USCIS received Petition Timeline for my I-129F (Fiance) **************************** 10/30/2009.......... I-129F sent to VSC 11/03/2009.......... NOA1 |
 
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Nov 3 2009, 03:58 PM
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Generally speaking, if he is legally resident in the Dominican Republic, he should be able to interview at the embassy/consulate there.
-------------------- NEW! Improved USCIS Form G-325A (Biographic Information)
Current version of USCIS G-325A Biographic Information Form (6/12/09) with input font changed, allowing entry of dates in specified format and more space for addresses and employment information: http://tinyurl.com/lva3qz/g-325a_improved.pdfDepartment of State Visa Forms with Usage Rights Enabled Current versions of Department of State visa forms with usage rights enabled, allowing users to save data entered into the form. DS-156K: http://tinyurl.com/lva3qz/DS-156K_save-enabled.pdfNB: Different embassies/consulates require different forms. You may not need all of the forms above; consult the Packet 3/4 instructions from your embassy/consulate to determine what forms are required. If you need a form not listed here, contact me and I'll make it available. |
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Nov 3 2009, 04:22 PM
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ya, interview will occur in the country where he's a legal resident. Review the copy of the I-129F that you sent in, make sure the DR is listed as 'adjudicating embassy' or the country for interview (whatever the heck it's called these days ) .
Pay attention to the NOA-2 document, as well, when it shows up. Good Luck ! |
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Nov 3 2009, 04:25 PM
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QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Nov 3 2009, 04:58 PM)  Generally speaking, if he is legally resident in the Dominican Republic, he should be able to interview at the embassy/consulate there.  Thank you for your reply. That is what I am thinking too. Hope everthing goes well.
-------------------- Timeline for IR5 (mother)
************************* 11/04/2009........... I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox 11/08/2009........... USCIS received Petition Timeline for my I-129F (Fiance) **************************** 10/30/2009.......... I-129F sent to VSC 11/03/2009.......... NOA1 |
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Nov 3 2009, 04:27 PM
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QUOTE (Darnell @ Nov 3 2009, 05:22 PM) ya, interview will occur in the country where he's a legal resident. Review the copy of the I-129F that you sent in, make sure the DR is listed as 'adjudicating embassy' or the country for interview (whatever the heck it's called these days ) . Pay attention to the NOA-2 document, as well, when it shows up. Good Luck ! Hi there, thank you for your wishes. And also do you mean the country for interview will appear on the NOA2? Christina -------------------- Timeline for IR5 (mother)
************************* 11/04/2009........... I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox 11/08/2009........... USCIS received Petition Timeline for my I-129F (Fiance) **************************** 10/30/2009.......... I-129F sent to VSC 11/03/2009.......... NOA1 |
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Nov 3 2009, 04:30 PM
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If he is currently a legal resident of the Dominican Republic then that is where his interview will take place.
Note - he made need to return to China though in order to obtain the required police certificate and/or notarized birth certificate. -------------------- 2008-9/4....I-129F filed
2008-9/8....NOA1 2009-1/28..NOA2 2009-1/30..NVC IN 2009-2/3....NVC OUT 2009-4/16..P3 Received 2009-5/5....Got Interview Date from DOS 2009-5/11..P4 Received 2009-5/31..Medical Exam 2009-6/1....Attend both ACH & ACS 2009-6/2....Interview 2009-6/4....Visa Received 2009-7/10..POE (Atlanta) 2009-8/1....Married 2009-8/4....SSN Received 2009-9/16..NOA1-AOS/EAD/AP 2009-9/30..Case transfered to CSC 2009-10/2..Biometrics 2009-10/26.AP Received 2009-10/28.EAD Received 2009-11/19.Green Card Approved & Production Ordered |
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Nov 3 2009, 04:36 PM
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QUOTE (christina Leung @ Nov 3 2009, 04:27 PM) QUOTE (Darnell @ Nov 3 2009, 05:22 PM) ya, interview will occur in the country where he's a legal resident. Review the copy of the I-129F that you sent in, make sure the DR is listed as 'adjudicating embassy' or the country for interview (whatever the heck it's called these days ) . Pay attention to the NOA-2 document, as well, when it shows up. Good Luck ! Hi there, thank you for your wishes. And also do you mean the country for interview will appear on the NOA2? Christina No, it won't. But as long as you listed your fiance's address in the Dominican Republic on the I-129F, and listed "Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic" as the location where he will apply for his visa (question #20, page 2), that's where they'll send it. As another poster above indicated, do be aware of the document requirements and start planning how you will obtain them from China. -------------------- NEW! Improved USCIS Form G-325A (Biographic Information)
Current version of USCIS G-325A Biographic Information Form (6/12/09) with input font changed, allowing entry of dates in specified format and more space for addresses and employment information: http://tinyurl.com/lva3qz/g-325a_improved.pdfDepartment of State Visa Forms with Usage Rights Enabled Current versions of Department of State visa forms with usage rights enabled, allowing users to save data entered into the form. DS-156K: http://tinyurl.com/lva3qz/DS-156K_save-enabled.pdfNB: Different embassies/consulates require different forms. You may not need all of the forms above; consult the Packet 3/4 instructions from your embassy/consulate to determine what forms are required. If you need a form not listed here, contact me and I'll make it available. |
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Nov 3 2009, 04:36 PM
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QUOTE (Eric & Jin @ Nov 3 2009, 04:30 PM) If he is currently a legal resident of the Dominican Republic then that is where his interview will take place. Note - he made need to return to China though in order to obtain the required police certificate and/or notarized birth certificate. Does he need the single status statement for the I129F interview? Thanks -------------------- Timeline for IR5 (mother)
************************* 11/04/2009........... I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox 11/08/2009........... USCIS received Petition Timeline for my I-129F (Fiance) **************************** 10/30/2009.......... I-129F sent to VSC 11/03/2009.......... NOA1 |
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Nov 3 2009, 04:43 PM
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One more question, Can I go to the interview with my fiance? I am thinking it will be helpful if I am there with him.
-------------------- Timeline for IR5 (mother)
************************* 11/04/2009........... I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox 11/08/2009........... USCIS received Petition Timeline for my I-129F (Fiance) **************************** 10/30/2009.......... I-129F sent to VSC 11/03/2009.......... NOA1 |
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Nov 3 2009, 04:54 PM
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QUOTE (christina Leung @ Nov 3 2009, 03:36 PM) QUOTE (Eric & Jin @ Nov 3 2009, 04:30 PM) If he is currently a legal resident of the Dominican Republic then that is where his interview will take place. Note - he made need to return to China though in order to obtain the required police certificate and/or notarized birth certificate. Does he need the single status statement for the I129F interview? Thanks Yes he will need that as well. He will need to take his National ID card and Hokou (family registration) to the Police station where his Hokou resides in order to get a police certificate. Then he will need to take the Police certificate along with his national ID and Hokou to the Gong Zheng Chu, Public Notary Service where it will be translated into English and notarized. The Gong Zheng Chu will also produce the so called 'WHITE BOOK' (birth certificate) which contains a copy/extract that will attest and say when your fiance was born, that he is a boy, that his parents were XXXXX, and if parents deceased...etc. The Gong Zheng Chu will also produce the 'Unmarried' or 'Marriageability' Certificate for your fiance based upon the information contained in his Hokou. -------------------- 2008-9/4....I-129F filed
2008-9/8....NOA1 2009-1/28..NOA2 2009-1/30..NVC IN 2009-2/3....NVC OUT 2009-4/16..P3 Received 2009-5/5....Got Interview Date from DOS 2009-5/11..P4 Received 2009-5/31..Medical Exam 2009-6/1....Attend both ACH & ACS 2009-6/2....Interview 2009-6/4....Visa Received 2009-7/10..POE (Atlanta) 2009-8/1....Married 2009-8/4....SSN Received 2009-9/16..NOA1-AOS/EAD/AP 2009-9/30..Case transfered to CSC 2009-10/2..Biometrics 2009-10/26.AP Received 2009-10/28.EAD Received 2009-11/19.Green Card Approved & Production Ordered |
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Nov 3 2009, 05:25 PM
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just a quickie -
HE doesn't need to get the white books IF he has a family member thats LISTED on the hukuo book, in China. That family member can do it for him, no trip to China required. BUT - the PCC is required from the DR police folk ... Good Luck ! |
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Nov 3 2009, 10:54 PM
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QUOTE (Eric & Jin @ Nov 3 2009, 04:54 PM) QUOTE (christina Leung @ Nov 3 2009, 03:36 PM) QUOTE (Eric & Jin @ Nov 3 2009, 04:30 PM) If he is currently a legal resident of the Dominican Republic then that is where his interview will take place. Note - he made need to return to China though in order to obtain the required police certificate and/or notarized birth certificate. Does he need the single status statement for the I129F interview? Thanks Yes he will need that as well. He will need to take his National ID card and Hokou (family registration) to the Police station where his Hokou resides in order to get a police certificate. Then he will need to take the Police certificate along with his national ID and Hokou to the Gong Zheng Chu, Public Notary Service where it will be translated into English and notarized. The Gong Zheng Chu will also produce the so called 'WHITE BOOK' (birth certificate) which contains a copy/extract that will attest and say when your fiance was born, that he is a boy, that his parents were XXXXX, and if parents deceased...etc. The Gong Zheng Chu will also produce the 'Unmarried' or 'Marriageability' Certificate for your fiance based upon the information contained in his Hokou. This is really helpful information. You are very familiar with the policy in China. Thank you, Christina -------------------- Timeline for IR5 (mother)
************************* 11/04/2009........... I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox 11/08/2009........... USCIS received Petition Timeline for my I-129F (Fiance) **************************** 10/30/2009.......... I-129F sent to VSC 11/03/2009.......... NOA1 |
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Nov 4 2009, 09:35 AM
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QUOTE (Darnell @ Nov 3 2009, 05:25 PM) just a quickie - HE doesn't need to get the white books IF he has a family member thats LISTED on the hukuo book, in China. That family member can do it for him, no trip to China required. BUT - the PCC is required from the DR police folk ... Good Luck ! He will probably need police certificates from China AND the Dominican Republic—as well as any other country where he's lived for six months or more after his 16th birthday. -------------------- NEW! Improved USCIS Form G-325A (Biographic Information)
Current version of USCIS G-325A Biographic Information Form (6/12/09) with input font changed, allowing entry of dates in specified format and more space for addresses and employment information: http://tinyurl.com/lva3qz/g-325a_improved.pdfDepartment of State Visa Forms with Usage Rights Enabled Current versions of Department of State visa forms with usage rights enabled, allowing users to save data entered into the form. DS-156K: http://tinyurl.com/lva3qz/DS-156K_save-enabled.pdfNB: Different embassies/consulates require different forms. You may not need all of the forms above; consult the Packet 3/4 instructions from your embassy/consulate to determine what forms are required. If you need a form not listed here, contact me and I'll make it available. |
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Nov 4 2009, 11:35 AM
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Does anyone know if I can go to the interview with my fiance? Can I talk to the officer during his interview?
-------------------- Timeline for IR5 (mother)
************************* 11/04/2009........... I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox 11/08/2009........... USCIS received Petition Timeline for my I-129F (Fiance) **************************** 10/30/2009.......... I-129F sent to VSC 11/03/2009.......... NOA1 |
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Nov 4 2009, 12:04 PM
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QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Nov 4 2009, 08:35 AM) QUOTE (Darnell @ Nov 3 2009, 05:25 PM) just a quickie - HE doesn't need to get the white books IF he has a family member thats LISTED on the hukuo book, in China. That family member can do it for him, no trip to China required. BUT - the PCC is required from the DR police folk ... Good Luck ! He will probably need police certificates from China AND the Dominican Republic—as well as any other country where he's lived for six months or more after his 16th birthday. ya - 'white books' is slang for translated/notarized: 1. police certificate 2. birth certificate 3. divorce certificate 4. proof of 'single' Sorry I was using slang last night  It's a collection of original documents, translated into English, and notarized by a Translation Office in China (usually referred to as a Notarial Office ) . Each translated document is a bound white book, between 2 to 11 pages (depending on what it is), on A4 sized paper. The Chinese Fiance (in the DR ) doesn't need to show up in China to get these IF he has a family member that is listed in the hukuo book (family registration book ) . Of course, BOTH of these people must be in the hukuo book. Whew! QUOTE (christina Leung @ Nov 4 2009, 10:35 AM) Does anyone know if I can go to the interview with my fiance? Can I talk to the officer during his interview? Great Question. I've no idea - but - if you train yer eyes up and to the right, select 'Reviews:Embassy/USCIS' you'll get to a nother part of the portal, where people have written up their reviews of what happened at the embassy on interview day. Change the embassy to DR, have a read? |
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