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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Hello all,

My fiancee and son went to the GUZ consulate today for document intake. My fiancee was interrogated by a Chinese worker at the consulate asking her why she wanted to marry an American, and a couple of other "off-putting" questions. However, we believe that all is well. Her appointment letter was stamped with instructions to "Please return interview at 7:30AM tomorrow. We are all wondering about a green circular sticker with a dark black line running across the diameter of the sticker. The sticker was attached to the letter after their biometrics were completed. Most of the people got the same sticker, but some a green circular sticker with no black line. We are wondering if there is any significance or cause for alarm???? :help:

Any input is appreciated.....

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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Hello all,

My fiancee and son went to the GUZ consulate today for document intake. My fiancee was interrogated by a Chinese worker at the consulate asking her why she wanted to marry an American, and a couple of other "off-putting" questions. However, we believe that all is well. Her appointment letter was stamped with instructions to "Please return interview at 7:30AM tomorrow. We are all wondering about a green circular sticker with a dark black line running across the diameter of the sticker. The sticker was attached to the letter after their biometrics were completed. Most of the people got the same sticker, but some a green circular sticker with no black line. We are wondering if there is any significance or cause for alarm???? :help:

Any input is appreciated.....

Hi A&B, my wife and step son are going to have interview on July 2, 2012. I would like to know are your fiance and son interviewed together or they are interviewed separately?

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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Hi A&B, my wife and step son are going to have interview on July 2, 2012. I would like to know are your fiance and son interviewed together or they are interviewed separately?

My stepdaughter had the interview today and passed. I noticed the packet did not have a black line through it, just the green sticker. My wife has a green card already so the interview was for my 10 year old stepdaughter but my wife accompanied her. The only words my stepdaughter said to the visa officer was hello and bye. My wife was asked all the questions and replied. I will post more about the document intake and interview.

USCIS

10/17/2011------ I-130 Sent

10/24/2011------ NOA1 email received

04/14/2012------ NOA2 APPROVED

NVC

04/16/2012------ Case received at NVC

04/26/2012------ Case number received, IIN, email given

04/30/2012------ AOS/IV invoice received

05/02/2012------ AOS/IV fees paid, OPTIN email sent

05/03/2012------ OPTIN request approved, AOS/DS230 E-Filed, AOS/IV fees marked as paid

05/08/2012------ Called NVC, missing packet 3 supplement form, submitted packet 3 supplement form via email

05/09/2012------ Received email stating packet 3 supplement form is missing

05/11/2012------ Case Closed

05/17/2012------ Received interview date

06/04/2012------ Medical exam started

06/06/2012------ Medical exam results received (waited 2 days for TB test results)

06/12/2012------ Document Intake

06/13/2012------ Interview date

06/13/2012------ APPROVED!!!

06/19/2012------ Visa Received (stayed in Guangzhou)

06/22/2012------ POE Atlanta

Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Hi A&B, my wife and step son are going to have interview on July 2, 2012. I would like to know are your fiance and son interviewed together or they are interviewed separately?

Their interview will be tomorrow. It is our impression that their interview will be together, if it is different I will let you know.

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

"Si vis amari, ama" - Seneca

 

 

 

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: China
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I don't understand why you would be asked this question by a regular worker and document intake. I am also curious about the black line across the green sticker. I live on the Canada border and cross frequently so I know when to tell these guys when to stuff it and when to answer. I fear my fiance will be intimidated by some prying busy body.

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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I don't understand why you would be asked this question by a regular worker and document intake. I am also curious about the black line across the green sticker. I live on the Canada border and cross frequently so I know when to tell these guys when to stuff it and when to answer. I fear my fiance will be intimidated by some prying busy body.

This is surprising, my wife and I were impressed that everything was so painless and everybody was courteous. If you take all the documents you need, you should be fine!

USCIS

10/17/2011------ I-130 Sent

10/24/2011------ NOA1 email received

04/14/2012------ NOA2 APPROVED

NVC

04/16/2012------ Case received at NVC

04/26/2012------ Case number received, IIN, email given

04/30/2012------ AOS/IV invoice received

05/02/2012------ AOS/IV fees paid, OPTIN email sent

05/03/2012------ OPTIN request approved, AOS/DS230 E-Filed, AOS/IV fees marked as paid

05/08/2012------ Called NVC, missing packet 3 supplement form, submitted packet 3 supplement form via email

05/09/2012------ Received email stating packet 3 supplement form is missing

05/11/2012------ Case Closed

05/17/2012------ Received interview date

06/04/2012------ Medical exam started

06/06/2012------ Medical exam results received (waited 2 days for TB test results)

06/12/2012------ Document Intake

06/13/2012------ Interview date

06/13/2012------ APPROVED!!!

06/19/2012------ Visa Received (stayed in Guangzhou)

06/22/2012------ POE Atlanta

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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Hello all,

My fiancee and son went to the GUZ consulate today for document intake. My fiancee was interrogated by a Chinese worker at the consulate asking her why she wanted to marry an American, and a couple of other "off-putting" questions.

It's ridiculous and offensive for a worker asking this kind of questions.

Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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It's ridiculous and offensive for a worker asking this kind of questions.

I agree, fortunately my fiancee and I have been prepping her for the interview, so she was at the top of her game. Additionally, today was her birthday, and so she was feeling like superwoman, nothing was going to get her down. We are headed back to the consulate tomorrow at 7:30am for the interview. It is off to bed now, so that she and her son will be rested and ready to the final day of appointments at the GUZ.

Cheers.

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

"Si vis amari, ama" - Seneca

 

 

 

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: China
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Looking forward to hearing about how the interview goes tomorrow. Best Wishes!

event.pngJoanna (Ying) is from Zhu Hai, China
Met online June 2011,
First visit August 2011 for two weeks,
Second visit November 2011 for one week,
Sent I-129F in Dec 2011,
12-22-2011 - NOA1 Received
Third visit April 2012 for two weeks (met all her family! Lots of "Ganbei!!!" (cheers) with her brothers with 100 proof - whew!))
05-09-2012 - NOA2 Received
05-09-2012 - ???? - CSC accidentally sends approved NOA2 to a storage facility, then has to retrieve it - Auuggghh!!
07-02-2012 - NVC Received
07-26-2012 - Packet 3 returned
07-27-2012 - Packet 3 received (yes- one day after she already sent it in- mini short-cut)
08-09-2012 - Packet 4 e-mail received
09-04-2012 - Interview
09-19-2012 - Received Visa
09-28-2012 - Ying's POE date (Chicago O'Hare)
10-27-2012 - Married!!!
11-20-2012 - AOS forms sent to USCIS

12-26-2012 - Biometrics Appointment

02-10-2013 - Ying gets I-512 Combo work authorization and travel authorization advanced parole card

06-23-2013 - Ying returns to China to assist with completing son's K2 Visa

07-10-2013 - Ying's son, Zongyang, passes K2 Visa interview in Guangzhou

07-29-2013 - Ying's I-485 AOS is approved

08-03-2013 - Ying's 2 year green card arrives in mail (she's still in China with son)

08-08-2013 - Ying and Zongyang enter US, HK to Toronto to O'Hare

Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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I was never able to find out if there was any significance to the green circular sticker with black line through it. In the end I guess it is of little consequence, they returned the next day for their interview and were approved.

Thanks for the responses.

Cheers.

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

"Si vis amari, ama" - Seneca

 

 

 

Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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congrats, A&B! Did your fiancee interview in English or Chinese? Do you think it matters? or you think you get some kind of "slight" advantage if you interview in English?

She interviewed in English. I suspect that there may be an advantage in speaking English at the interview. Let's see what other member's comment.

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

"Si vis amari, ama" - Seneca

 

 

 

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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I agree. Of course, if your case is strong in all respects, you will likely pass whether Chinese or English. However, if it is feasable, taking the interview in English can only help, at minimum in a subliminal way.

She interviewed in English. I suspect that there may be an advantage in speaking English at the interview. Let's see what other member's comment.

 
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