XiaoBai

Hi. I would like to ask if ever my fiance will buy my ticket online from Manila to Florida using his credit card. Will I have a problem with that once I am at the airport? Will they require me to show my fiance's credit card? Or do I have to just show them my confirmation email that I am booked on that particular flight?

Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks (F)

Every airline is different and many times it depends on whether it was booked on a site other then the airlines such as Expedia, Orbitz, Travelocity, etc. Just call the airline at the airport that you'll be leaving from, give them the confirmation number or electronic ticket number, and ask them what they require. Most times all you need is your boarding pass and passport. Welcome to America.

Do you have a list of the forms that are needed? I have checked several websites, including Candle of Love, and there seems to be different information. I think if you could just let us know what forms were required for the P-3 and then the forms needed for the interview that would be a big help. Short and simple. Thanks again. Ken and Chanjun

You should ask this on the Regional board... China forum. Those folks are sure to help you.

good luck

edit; you should check out Candle For Love as well.

Hi,

She lives in Guangzhou and she understands English to communicate with me, but she needs to practice conversation. She has friends which they speak English very well.

I have been in Guangzhou just once, and I go to China before her interview. I hope they don't tell her why he did not come to visit you more.

Her English would be a lot better by the interview time, she is very smart.

Thanks.

You can download the whole P3 in advance and do most of it for her and help her with the rest. I sent everything all filled out and one of my wife's friends who reads and writes English well, just helped her fill out the forms. She really only returns the checklist anyway. If you're there for the interview, you can help her with everthing else that's English. If she weren't already living in Guangzhou, I'd recommend staying in Yang Jihua's hotel in the Consulate building where he and his staff offer that kind of help free to their guests.

First rule... don't ask, don't tell. Second rule... well, beyond those high ranking officers, how can an American Consulate or FBI access CCP's roaster to find out who is a member and who is not?

The point is the question of party membership is asked on the visa application and although the Consulate and FBI don't have access to a CCP roster, they do know that police officers are most likely party members. Never lie to an immigration official or on an immigration form.

Exactly, if they do catch the lie, like when adjusting status or even years later when applying for citizenship, they can and DO revoke resident status and deport based on misrepresentation.

The best policy is to answer honestly and if requested file the waiver.

K-Visas may get past this at the consulate, but when adjusting status the question comes up again on form I-485.

I-485 Page 3

6. Have you ever been a member of, or in any way affiliated with, the Communist Party or any other totalitarian party?

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-485.pdf

Thanks for all the suggestions. I think she is going to stay in the party until her visa is approved. She gets benefits and better chance of promotions if a member. Once the visa is approved and she is coming to the USA she can drop out and quit. I don't want her to do anything to jeopardize her job if her visa isn't approved for whatever reason. We have all intentions of being truthful on the applications and every step of the way.

Then I hope you like China as much as I do because there's always the chance it's the only place you'll be able to be together. Frankly, I think you're just looking at a delay but it could depend on what kind of police work she does. They'll look into it pretty closely.

I actually do like China quite a bit and have already started making arrnagements to move there. We have looked at apartments, I have sold my home in CA, and I have already sold most of my material belongings here. To me it's not much pressure on whether the visa is approved or not. If it isn't then I am moving to China. She already has an apartment there and I have already checked into working there. If it is approved then we will have a nice life in the USA for about 5 years then we are moving to China anyway.

First rule... don't ask, don't tell. Second rule... well, beyond those high ranking officers, how can an American Consulate or FBI access CCP's roaster to find out who is a member and who is not?

The point is the question of party membership is asked on the visa application and although the Consulate and FBI don't have access to a CCP roster, they do know that police officers are most likely party members. Never lie to an immigration official or on an immigration form.

Exactly, if they do catch the lie, like when adjusting status or even years later when applying for citizenship, they can and DO revoke resident status and deport based on misrepresentation.

The best policy is to answer honestly and if requested file the waiver.

K-Visas may get past this at the consulate, but when adjusting status the question comes up again on form I-485.

I-485 Page 3

6. Have you ever been a member of, or in any way affiliated with, the Communist Party or any other totalitarian party?

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-485.pdf

Thanks for all the suggestions. I think she is going to stay in the party until her visa is approved. She gets benefits and better chance of promotions if a member. Once the visa is approved and she is coming to the USA she can drop out and quit. I don't want her to do anything to jeopardize her job if her visa isn't approved for whatever reason. We have all intentions of being truthful on the applications and every step of the way.

More often relaxing DHS policy on the permanent bar to admission is due to the alien's membership in the Communist Party being of an involuntary nature. If an alien has terminated membership or affiliation with the party for five years prior to the USC fiancé(e) petitioning and are not considered a threat to US security, then the bar can be lifted as well. Also, close family members of U.S. citizens or permanent residents may be able to waive the bar if the Attorney General, in his discretion, decides to admit for them for either humanitarian purposes, family unity or public interest.

She joined the party because her father was a member. Her father was a police officer and apparently there are benefits to being in the party if you work for the government such as easier to get promotions. My fiance is also a policewoman in WuHan and she voluntarily joined the CCP for the same reasons. Extra benefits in her job and the ability in the future for promtions. She has been a policewoman in WuHan for 8 years after getting her degree in college. Her main job with the police department is as a 911 operator. When I was there last week she told me she could quit at any time but I read that even if she quits it is irrelevent unless she quit over 5 years ago. I would hate to go through the whole process and then be told that she could never be approved because of this. I'm fairly certain that she's not a spy who is subversively trying to overthrow the US government singlehandedly by marrying me and coming to America.

I was interested if anyone here had applied for a K-1 visa when there fiancee was a member of the Communist Party. My fiancee belongs to the communist party in China. It was for the benefit of her employment. I know being a member of the communist party is a bar to immigration but there are some exceptions. Has anyone here gone through that or had any experiences with it at the embassy, background check, or interview? Would love to have some input from those that have had personal experience with it. Thanks.

Liz, here is a link to obtaining and international driver's license that is good in the USA. I think it is mainly for tourists but it does say that you can use it till you obtain a driver's license from your state. There is also a link on the page that you can go to to get every states requirements. Hope it helps. Just not sure if it applies. Ken and Chanjun

http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Foreign_Visitors_Driving.shtml

Hello everyone, I am writing on behalf of my husband . We moved to the states almost three months ago, he is Italian, and he has his Green Card. He has been trying to take his driving test, but having a bit of difficulty with the language (they do not offer the test in Italian). He has taken it a few times, and not passed, and were going to try again on Thursday, with a translator. However, if he does not pass this time, there is a month waiting time before he can take it again.

Does anyone know if there is some sort of grace period before he must be driving with an Oregon License. I know it varies from state to state. But I tried calling my local police, and the DMV and no one had any information for me!

He has been driving to work, but just with his passport, Italian license, and green card. Anyone have any information or experiences with this problem? I have read that visitors have a year that they are valid to drive with a license, but since he is a permanent resident, I don't know if that applies to him. Any information would be GREATLY appreciated! Thank you!

Liz

They probably thought, when you called, that she was just coming to visit and that's why they said no problem to you when she said she was from Singapore. As you know, even with the visa waiver, she can only come here for the authorized amount of time otherwise she needs to exit and then re-enter. Your lucky in one way, at least she can come here to visit. I don't have that luxury so I'll be making 3 trips to China in the next 8 months. It's always a good idea to buy return tickets anyway. The usually only cost a little more and you can change the dates. Not sure how close you are to the borders but she can always go to Mexico or Canada and then re-enter and get 30 or 60 more days. China actually gave me a multiple entry visa this time so I can do the same thing. Good luck.

Thanks. Agreed, honesty is the best thing.

XiaoBai - Yes thats what we thought as well as what USCIS told us. She has a Singapore passport and she can come to the States without a VISA, but for business or tourism. So when we came to the port, the guy was suprised she was trying to come to US for her final destination. Big mistake on my end as well as listening to USCIS. This forum/website gives me more information then the folks there.

Thanks.

I'm not sure why your wife was denied entry. Singapore is on the visa waiver program and she doesn't need to have a visa to come to the USA, only her Singapore passport. What country is her passport from? If she lives in Singapore but has a passport from another country then that might be some of the problems. If she was denied entry they keep record of that. I would just answer the questions honestly. If you don't, and they find out or think you lied on the application then they may never let her come to the USA.

Just want to confirm with others, I am doing the right thing.

My who's in Singapore, tried to come to US after our marriage. We were told prior to her coming that she could come to US and file a adjustment of status (of course we only find out later USCIS reps are useless and have no real idea how the process works). So, the security agent doesn't let my wife into the states since she doesn't have a VISA or a return ticket to Singapore. Now for question 32, it asks:

32: Have you ever been refused admission to the United States at a port-of-entry?

Answer: I said YES (anyone disagree please let me know)

Here's my explanation:

Prior to coming to US, we called USCIS and the representative stated that my wife could come to US and file an ajustment of status. After we got married, I came to US and security agent told me I was misinformed and sent back to Singapore.

Two Questions for forum:

1. Anyone think my wife should say no? If so why?

2. Anyone experience a similar situation and will this delay our application at NVC or consulate?

Thanks for your time.

I don't think your under any obligation to send her family anything. If you do send something to them that it should be an amount that both you and your wife agree on. I think in most parts of Asia they have the phrase, "you marry the woman, you marry the family" and they call it tradition. I have no problem diving head first into my wife's/fiancees tradition but they should be equally excited about participating in ours which is just as important as hers/theirs. I went through this once before in a previous relationship and was told that if you marry the woman you should send her family money, buy them homes, buy buffaloes, etc. Her and I talked about it prior to continuing with the relationship and she told me that they didn't want anything. They waited till after she got to the USA when they started pressuring us for money. Until the hook was set. I told her to tell them that I will honor their tradition but they should also be respectful enough to me to honor mine. When they asked what that meant, I told them that in America it is tradition that the wives family pays for the wedding and the average cost of a nice wedding is about $20,000 USD. I told them that I would marry her right after they sent the check and then I would send them the $200.00 a month they were asking for. Needless to say, I didn't get the check. They should be happy that their daughter will live a good life in the USA and her children, their grandchildren, will be taken care of. If you can send a $100.00 or $200.00 a month then do so. If not, respectfully tell them that you can't financially do that. In the eyes of many cultures we are filthy rich but we also pay a lot more for food, housing, insurance, college, health care, etc. You and your wife can sit down, make an itemized list of your expenses and income, and let them know the real situation. I wouldn't personally do that since your finances are your and your wive's business and not theirs. Most countries have done away with families asking to be supported. In most Asian countries, except a few, no one ever saves money for retirement or emergencies,unless they are rich which most people aren't. That isn't your problem. I always thought it was interesting that when you marry someone from another country that they want you to honor their traditions and customs but their families really don't care about yours. Sounds selfish and disrespectful to me. And again, it's not all families but a good portion of them. You don't have to feel guilty because of the country you were born in or how much money you make or the opportunities that you have. Bottom line, if you can't help them, tell them so. If your wife married you for love then she will explain that to them. If she starts to put pressure on you and wants you to send money when you really can't afford it then you were probably looked at not as a husband but a human ATM machine. Not really good for long term prospects. And who knows, maybe someday you'll be really rich or hit the lottery and you can help them then. If you can't now, tell them so.

should I let immigration know she went back to her home country??

I would go to your local Immigration Office, give them the A# and let them know that you are not going to get married. Keep the information for your records in case you go through the process again. I had to do the same thing when I went through the process before. Good Luck.