Best place to file? Back in US?

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8 hours ago, ROK2USA said:

Reason why I suggest showing proof of living at the same address. 

OP moved to China in 2020 but only met/married his spouse 8 months ago... 

And, if he has registered his address in her family book, then he should provide that and a translation.  If he doesn't have it, he can't.

[Tarisus517 2]

11 hours ago, ROK2USA said:

Reason why I suggest showing proof of living at the same address. 

OP moved to China in 2020 but only met/married his spouse 8 months ago... 

Would it be too late to register my address since it’s been 8 months already? Would my spending around the city count?

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Just now, Tarisus517 said:

Would it be too late to register my address since it’s been 8 months already? Would my spending around the city count?

I do not understand China and how they deal with registering foreigners. 

If you do not have the evidence don't manufacture it now. 

Send in the proof you have. 

Photos together with family and friends. Wedding photos. Evidence you lived in China (passport entry in 2020). 

When you fill out the I-130 you need to write down where you've been living. Your addresses will match up for the last 8 months so that should be sufficient. 

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On 5/1/2022 at 10:39 PM, Tarisus517 said:

My parents won’t approve my wife cause she’s older than me

Possibly because they want grandchildren?? How old are you?

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2 hours ago, S I A N said:

Possibly because they want grandchildren?? How old are you?

I’m almost 32. I will have kids for sure. Love them too much, most kids like me too. 

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1 minute ago, Tarisus517 said:

I’m almost 32. I will have kids for sure. Love them too much, most kids like me too. 

Okay then that’s the issue. Scientifically, it’s more high risk for a woman to have a child after 35 years of age.

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On 5/2/2022 at 11:07 PM, ROK2USA said:

Do you live with your spouse in China? 

I am aware you're supposed to register the address you stay at when you're in China so even if you do not have any bills in your name you should have proof you live together. 

I uploaded the equivalent of our ID cards indicating we lived at the same address for our I-130.

 

If you are planning on living with your parents when you move to the US their disapproval of the union can negatively impact your relationship... 

But, you can use your address in China as the mailing address if you do not want them to know about your plans.

 

@Tarisus517 be aware you need to make 125% poverty level for your household size when you get to NVC stage. 

Is it just you are your spouse? If so... you'll have to make about $23,000 (in the US) when you file the I-864 or have at least $69,000 in savings. 

 

 

So when I start the I-130, is there an option for me to change my address? This would only be for stuff USCIS mail me right? My normal mail would still come as normal. It is best for me to use address in China as I am worried I might miss mail in the US, if I am traveling to visit.

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Hi guys, So I was able to muster a lot of stuff together. My Chase bank account is linked to a phone number and that number is linked to grocery deliveries(which has her address) and  green QR code that states where one has been last 14 days, it says I’m in the same city as her. Do these help? 
 

We have a lot of photos together. Train trips. Photos with family and friends. Our visit to GuangZhou US embassy and couple medical tests. Then there’s a lot of Visa extensions and entry stamp into China more than 2 years ago. 
 

And there’s the evidence of beginning of the relationship from our chat history. Can you guys give me some opinions on these evidence?
 

 

I feel like I owe some of you an explanation. I’ve always dated older than me. My first gf was 6 years older who was in the military. It’s a conflicting view between the education I received in US and traditional Chinese culture viewpoint. Freedom of choice is what I went with, I’m marrying the woman, not my parents. Lol

 

Love is something that happens and age, sex, race doesn’t really matter in my opinion. At the same time I do have that traditional view that I want a son over a daughter. Mixed culture views. 
 

 

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On 5/4/2022 at 2:37 AM, Tarisus517 said:

It is something that 90% of marriage goes through in China. Only few areas don’t have it. Because the kids that are born “belong” to the male family and will carry male’s last name. My parents went through this, so didn’t all their brothers/sisters. No one can dodge this stuff if you’re in FuZhou, FuJian. Maybe the 1% somehow doesn’t do it because of poverty. 
 

The amount is given to her parents and it is entirely up to them if it’s given back to us or not. There’s a huge history of this. 
 

ps. Sorry my bad previous wording. I just realize what you’re writing. 

As someone who was born in Fuzhou and raised in states, I don't encourage this tradition, my family don't do the dowery thing, and we are not poor. I can't believe that you are still doing it. 

It's not "No one can dodge this", it's a lot people in Fuzhou still think that marriage is a man buying a woman's life from her parent. And your wife was married, didn't she get that from her ex husband already? 

 

On 5/25/2022 at 3:47 AM, Tarisus517 said:

Hi guys, So I was able to muster a lot of stuff together. My Chase bank account is linked to a phone number and that number is linked to grocery deliveries(which has her address) and  green QR code that states where one has been last 14 days, it says I’m in the same city as her. Do these help? 
 

We have a lot of photos together. Train trips. Photos with family and friends. Our visit to GuangZhou US embassy and couple medical tests. Then there’s a lot of Visa extensions and entry stamp into China more than 2 years ago. 
 

And there’s the evidence of beginning of the relationship from our chat history. Can you guys give me some opinions on these evidence?
 

 

I feel like I owe some of you an explanation. I’ve always dated older than me. My first gf was 6 years older who was in the military. It’s a conflicting view between the education I received in US and traditional Chinese culture viewpoint. Freedom of choice is what I went with, I’m marrying the woman, not my parents. Lol

 

Love is something that happens and age, sex, race doesn’t really matter in my opinion. At the same time I do have that traditional view that I want a son over a daughter. Mixed culture views. 
 

 

According to USCIS website, the following are what you need for initial evidence if applicable. 

FYI, you are required to have a tax transcript that shows your income meets the 125% of poverty line requirement for family of 4 (since she has two children, I assume she wants take them to states as well), which is $34687. You should go back to work and make sure you would meet the requirement when you get to the process of interview.

• Documentation showing joint ownership of property;
• A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence, meaning you both live at the same address together;
• Documentation showing that you and your spouse have combined your financial resources;
• Birth certificates of children born to you and your spouse together;
• Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship. Each affidavit must contain the full name and address of the person making the affidavit; date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit; and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired their knowledge of your marriage; and
•  Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union