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[Brianx10 2]

If you need a great Lawyer- Marc Ellis is the one. I can not say enough how Marc Ellis and his assistant in Guangzhou, helped my wife and I. Marc Ellis takes the time to listen to your story.

I had first filed for a K1-visa with a different Lawyer, case was denied in Guangzhou. I contacted Marc Ellis, explained the case to him. After a long conversation with Marc, I than understood all the red flags in the case. Plan B, I fly to China and marry my fiancée . After the wedding I Fly home and start the process all over . This time CR1- visa.

Because of the red flags in the case, I was contacted by USCIS for an interview at the local office. As the USC, my wife in China, I ask why? I called Marc Ellis, talked to him about the interview. I had 30 days to gather more evidence for the interview. Marc took a plane from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to California. After a day of rest for Marc after such a long flight, we go to USCIS office for the interview. Interview was about one hour. After answering many questions, the officer asked for bank statements. Another delay in the case. I ask if I had the bank statements would the case be forwarded to Guangzhou? Officer was kind and understanding. Officer told me after they received the bank statements, I would receive answer by mail. Case was forwarded to Guangzhou.

I flew to Guangzhou to be with my wife at the interview. One day before the interview my wife and I meet Marc Ellis assistant in Guangzhou, Eunice. Eunice was very kind and patient with my wife. Eunice helped to calm my wife's anxiety. Eunice helped to put all the paperwork in order for the interview. The next day my wife and I walked from the hotel to the embassy for the interview. I stood in line with my wife up to the security check point. I give my wife a hug than walk to Starbucks. I than wait and wait and wait. It was raining lightly outside, so hot and humid. I sit in Starbucks sipping a ten buck cup of coffee while watching for the return of my wife from the interview. The view of my wife clutching all the paperwork while she ran down the street was priceless. I knew as she ran through the doors with tears running down her face the visa was approved. I picked up my wife and swung her around as I hugged her with joy in my heart.

CR_1 approved!!! Thank you Marc and Eunice for all your help!!!!!!!!

My wife and I flew back to California. The Plane landed Oct 16,2014. POE San Francisco. We have been blessed. Our first child due September 2, 2014 Baby boy!!!!!!!! This Journey started Jan 2011, married June 2012.

Just wanted to share good news

[CowBoE 429]

Big Congrats.

I think the hardship and long waiting period will strengthen your relationship more.

I wish you a lasting happy marriage.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Yes, Marc Ellis is a great lawyer and he actually cares. I have spoken to him several times.
Congratulations !

Can you elaborate what your red flags were and what questions were asked at the USCIS/local office interview ?

Happy for you both

Edited July 22, 2014 by Ebunoluwa

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[Brianx10 2]

Thank you for the kind words, yes at times it was very difficult.

What a rollercoaster emotional ride, That lasted for 32 months.

Never give up, hold onto hope, worth the wait and struggle, my wife is simply amazing.

[Brianx10 2]

Red Flags,

My wife had two family members in California. I was introduced to my wife by her sister. USCIS thought it was a pay to play scam, To reunite family. Not true love for a real marriage. Just a thought, Who really know what USCIS thinks.

The questions at the local office were personal about past relationship's, How I was introduced to my wife, other questions, financial in nature, cost of wedding , cost of ring, who planned the wedding, How was this wedding paid for in China? Why did I want to get married in China. Than of course, questions about my job, Than wanting 2 years of bank statements to show how I paid for my trips to China. Hope this helps......

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Red Flags,

My wife had two family members in California. I was introduced to my wife by her sister. USCIS thought it was a pay to play scam, To reunite family. Not true love for a real marriage. Just a thought, Who really know what USCIS thinks.

The questions at the local office were personal about past relationship's, How I was introduced to my wife, other questions, financial in nature, cost of wedding , cost of ring, who planned the wedding, How was this wedding paid for in China? Why did I want to get married in China. Than of course, questions about my job, Than wanting 2 years of bank statements to show how I paid for my trips to China. Hope this helps......

Thanks ! Again, so happy she was approved.

[Darnell 8,478]

I love Eunice. She did some review on our casefile 1 or 2 days before the interview.

[Daveykins 17]

Congrats!

On another note, that Starbucks is becoming quite popular waiting for your SO after your interview. I was there as well last July. The view of my wife running down the street with a big smile with the heavy bag I'll never forget.

[Brianx10 2]

Eunice did a wonderful job helping my Wife. The coffee at Starbucks was good, but seeing my wife run down the street was priceless. We both were so happy!!! Waiting for my wife at Starbucks for interview results seemed like an eternity. Now we wait for our first Baby due September 1, Baby boy, yahoooo