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Got it will do.

Thanks!

Once you file for removing of conditions, you will receive your NOA1, of which it will say you have a one year extension, while the process your case You will need your expired greencard, passport and your extension letter to come back into the country.

Excellent!

Thanks for the feedback.

My two-year conditional green card expires later this month.

Our family is planning a trip back to China for CNY in Feb 2016.

What happens if by chance I do not have my appointment and new green card before this trip comes?

Any feedback is appreciated!

Thanks!!!!

Hello,

Just finishing my I-751 application.

On the uscis site the link to the form shows as expired in the top right corner. Says the form expires 4/30/15.

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-751.pdf

Is it ok to use this form or is there another current form to use?

Any help is appreciated!

Nice thanks!

Hello,

My co-worker is from Israel, working in the US with a work visa.

He is paid through his company in Israel, but is working in the US.

He thinks is he is here less than 180 days of the year then he will not need to pay US taxes on his income.

Can anyone provide any advice on this?

Thanks!

I don't think this is right. Part 6 #13 asks for the "total income" numbers from her tax returns from those years. You put exactly what it is from the tax return. Doesn't matter if it's filed jointly or separately.

Well it must be right, we had no problems and have finished the AOS process.

If you read closely on Part 6 #13 instructions it states MY INCOME, not joint income.

Some insurance companies (mine included) DO require a SSN. However, my company is going to use a "default" SSN until my husband is assigned one. We're going next week to the Social Security Office.

Some people not be aware of them being able to use a default SSN if they're not assigned one yet, so keep asking until you get an answer.

Our insurance company also does require, they wouldn't use a default so we can't really do much until the actual SSN is processed.

I don't believe they can give you the number the same day. I have read of situations where you are able to return 24 - 48 hours after applying and they can give you a print-out of the number, and then the card arrives in the mail in a week or two in the normal way; you may want to ask if this is an option in your case.

Yea I have heard of this happening before as well. I asked the local SS office and they said its not possible.

My wife has a conditional 2-year green card.

We need to get her a SSN asap. I have the form filled out and ready to go Monday.

Is it possible to get verified and leave the SS office with a number then wait the 2-3 weeks for the card to arrive in the mail?

Just need the number at the moment, no rush on the card. Hope its possible to get a SSN without waiting so long.

We used just my mom's income for Part 6 #5, then again just my mom's for Part 6 #13 a/b/c.

My parents still live together and file joint returns, but since my mom's income was enough independently we just used my mom as the sponsor rather than combining both parents. So Part 6 #13 a/b/c just have her income listed.

Ya, there was a huge change-up with visa designations this year, and qualifications for getting a visa.

Houston info (which should be exactly the same as Chicago)

http://houston.china-consulate.org/eng/vp/t1070951.htm

http://houston.china-consulate.org/eng/vp/t1070951.htm

http://houston.china-consulate.org/eng/vp/t1070951.htm

Thanks Darnell, these links provided a bit more info too!

I forgot to mention that when we spoke with the consulate in Chicago today, they said we would need an S2 visa... But after looking into it further it seems that a Q visa would be more appropriate.

The S visa is for those planning to visit a relative that is a foreigner residing in China, the Q visa is for a relative wanting to visit a Chinese who is residing in China.

The following information is current:

Visa application: http://www.chinaconsulatechicago.org/chn/qzhz/qz/P020130820202265574721.pdf

Visa categories: http://www.chinaconsulatechicago.org/eng/ywzn/qzhz/qz/grqz/P020130830234722118366.pdf

Thanks for the links!

~Moved from Off-topic to China Regional Forum!

~Inquiry is country-specific~

(Organizer hat off)

Don't know which PRC embassy or consulate in your area would be able to provide information. Suggest that you Google for contact information and then contact the closest PRC embassy or consulate to you for Chinese visa information.

http://www.chinaconsulatechicago.org/eng/

Good luck and have a good trip with your new baobao.

We did call the consulate in Chicago, they said it's possible and all the info is on their website.

But the website doesn't have current info. Everything on it is pretty outdated. It's possible to find the visa application on the site, but no details about who qualifies, how long of visa is possible, etc...

When talking with people at the consulates it really comes down to who you talk with and what mood they are in, so hearing about the outcome of others that were in the same spot would be great.

Hello,

Visajourney has been a great site and helped us out so much already with getting my wife's green card!

Soon we will have our first baby and then need to go back to China to visit with family.

Wanted to see if any Chinese or a spouse of a Chinese can help out. I currently have a Chinese visa/resident permit for visiting family and it is set to expire in November. We will not be back to China before it expires, which means I need to get a new visa before we go.

Does anyone know if it is possible to get a family visa for China outside of China? I just don't want to spend money on a single entry tourist visa, or one that expires after only a few months.

I have been living in China for six years and have 4-5 resident permits during that time, so I think it should be easy, but not sure if possible or how to go about it.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks

any news?

The ISO couldn't tell me much really. Just said if I'm sure I included everything and its easy to send again do that.

So today I'm sending the entire I-864 again with tax returns, ytd's, W2's, etc.

Let's hope things move forward smoothly! haha

ah - foreign income.

it may be that the reviewer not know what they were doing.

I say talk with an ISO on Monday, have a longish talk about yer document list and the fact you included F2555 and see what the ISO says.

Nota Bene: The ISO isn't the first human that answers the phone - you gotta ask for an ISO from the CSR. Be prepared for a longish wait, as well.

Query - in the address inside of the RFE, what city was listed in the return address?

Yea lets hope its was an issue with the reviewer not being familiar with foreign income.

I'm on hold now waiting for an ISO, still more than 150 minutes to go haha.

I'm supposed to respond by submitting to Lee's Summit.

The petitioner needs W2s and ALL related schedules and forms. A complete tax return. Do you have that? Your list shows W2s as a separate thing for the co-sponsor but not for the petitioner.

For both myself (the petitioner) and the co-sponsor we submitted 2010, 2011, 2012 complete tax returns, ytd income statements and letters from employers to verify current employment.

For the co-sponsor all W2's and 1099's were submitted.

I have worked overseas since 2007 so all my income was foreign earned income with no W2's or 1099's. Along with my tax returns I also submitted IRS Form 2555 for each year, which explains my income situation overseas. I attached a statement at the end of the I-864 paperwork explaining no W2's or 1099's for myself due to foreign earned income.

ya, that I-864 is usually scanned in first, and then reviewed.

From what I've been reading here, if people send in the earlier form (even if all complete and correct) and

the new I-864 scanning template is used,

well, it'll kick out with lots of errors.

The fix for 'that' was to send in the new form with all tax data and stuff.

maybe do a page count? the prior I-864 is 8 pages, the current I-864 is 9 pages.

I can't say when the official change over date was, for USCIS using the 'new template for scanning' on the I-864. I know it was a PITA at NVC, but that's NVC and not USCIS, delaying things upwards of 2 months at NVC. I got lucky , sending in the prior version and NVC was still using the prior version I-864 scanning template.

So, for now, I say - send in a 9 page I-864 with all the stuff. on each human (you have 2, as I recall) with

a cover letter asking exactly what the problem was, and asking if they are using the prior template or the current template for scanning.

alternatively, you can telephone USCIS on Monday, get an ISO, and go over form versions and scanning template versions. Be prepared for a shock with an ISO, they rarely get such technical questions, and no, you not want a service request to get 'the answer' - that just delays stuff further.

Did a page count, the version submitted had nine pages.

Actually the RFE said needed to use the current version which was updated on 3/22/13.

The RFE letter stated the petitioner needed to submit From I-864 which was current, we did submit one for myself (the petitioner) and for the co-sponsor. Both were the same version of Form I-864. So wouldn't the RFE mention that both the sponsor and co-sponsor's I-864 need to be the current version? Seems weird that the co-sponsor's was accepted and the sponsors was not accepted, even though they were the same current version.

So really not sure what the problem is. I guess I will just print them off again and send with a cover letter as suggested. All I can think is somehow they over looked or dropped a page or pages???

Thanks for the feedback Darnell!

should be 6/23/2013 on the revision date, yes?

It says 3/22/13 on the revision date. I sent everything in early June, so if it has been revised recently it was after I submitted it.

Something was wrong; figure out what it is. If they sent a RFE it was not "on point." Were the tax returns complete? I even remember some issue with them from your previous threads. If you just send the same things back you will be denied.

I have copies of everything I scanned in before sending in. Seems its all here. Possibly something got lost in the shuffle on their end. If I don't send the exact same not sure how to do it any better. Would this be something I could clear over the phone or would I need an infopass appointment?

Form I-864 Petitioner Affidavit of Support with Supporting Documents

- Copy of Petitioner’s Passport (Biographic Page)

- Letter from Petitioner's employer verify current employment status

- Petitioner's Paystubs to confirm Year to Date earnings

- Petitioner’s Federal Tax Returns for 2012, 2011, and 2010

Form I-864 Co-Sponsor Affidavit Of Support with Supporting Documents

- Copy of Co-Sponsor’s Passport (Biographic Page)

- Letter from Co-Sponsor's employer verify current employment status

- Co-Sponsor's Paystubs to confirm Year to Date earnings

- Copies of Co-Sponsor’s 2012, 2011, and 2010 Federal Tax Returns and W2's

Everything seemed to be going smooth, just did our biometrics walk-in on Tuesday. Today got a yellow RFE from the I-485 packet.

The form says we need to submit a signed and completed Form I-864 for the petitioner and submit tax returns. Or if we have submitted the version of Form I-864 it was not the current version.

Just ran through the packet we sent in. It contained everything required. Signed forms, tax returns, pay stubs, letter from current employer, etc.

They specifically say if we did submit the Form I-864 be sure its the form with a revision date of 3/22/13. Double checked the version of the form, its the most current.

Any advice on how to handle? I don't want to just submit the same papers we already filed, but everything was on point the first time.

Just an update.

We did an early walk-in for biometrics yesterday at the Kentwood Michigan office.

The place was empty, security guard was nice, everything went well!

Just because is evidence that they NOT accept walk-ins,

is not any true indicator that you should not make the attempt.

All varies, even on time of day and day of the week.

Thats true, but we live about two hours away that is why we were trying to get feedback first.

Even though its a long drive we will probably make an attempt to try our luck.

We just received the email/text that our AOS packet arrived.

Awaiting the hardcopy in the mail.

When we get the biometrics appointment letter, I think we will be going to the Kentwood, MI ASC office. Does anyone have any feedback on that location? I have searched online and it sounds like they do not accept walk-ins, anybody attempted that?