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Life is moving along after 14 years post-VisaJourney. My wife from the Philippines is a Captain in the U.S. Air Force Nurse Corps. We are stationed in Germany. Our son is in Civil Air Patrol on base, and was just promoted to Cadet Airman First Class. My wife pinned his rank on him. He wants to get selected to the Air Force Academy in a few years and become a fighter pilot. Life is good, especially since I was active duty Army, and now my family keeps me connected to the military to the end of my days. 

Republican Approval Rating At Record High After Bringing Congress To Grinding Halt
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an unexpected turn of events, congressional Republicans saw their approval ratings soar to an all-time high after bringing Congress to a grinding halt while the battle to determine the Speaker of the House dragged on.  [...]
 
https://babylonbee.com/news/republican-approval-ratings-at-record-high-after-bringing-congress-to-grinding-halt

Name one other female freestyle skier without using the google machine.
 
You actually just compared her to Tom Brady, that is hilarious.

Maybe this thread is difficult for you to follow.  She was born in the US and therefor was not required to take the oath of Naturalization.

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Maybe this thread is difficult for you to follow.  She was born in the US and therefor was not required to take the oath of Naturalization.

So by all means let's vilify an 18 year old for the actions of the CCP.  And it's not like forced abortions or forced sterilizations have ever happened in this country.  I guess we all have our boogey man.
 
Kapernick and Rapinoe competed in the Olympics for China?  Or, are you implying that Gu took a dump on the US?  Not sure I understand your comparison.

The author is a comedian and columnist.

Last I checked she's an 18 year old athlete not a communist party leader but hey, make your narrative work for you. 

Maybe this thread is difficult for you to follow.  She was born in the US and therefor was not required to take the oath of Naturalization.

two posts removed for being off topic.
this thread is about biden.  if you wish to discuss trump, please do so in a thread about trump.
 
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Maybe this thread is difficult for you to follow.  She was born in the US and therefor was not required to take the oath of Naturalization.

Seems to me like she aligned with the Chinese mother and grandmother who raised and not the American father who chose not to.

I don't really care what country she wants to represent at the games. And any athlete is free to speak just like anyone else, however it doesn't absolve them of consequences, blowback, or criticism.

When athletes talk politics some say "stick to sports".  When athletes avoid political topics we call them out for it????
 
Let's unpack one of my new favorites, Eileen Gu.  If you don't know about her you should look her up.  Born and raised in the US and just won Olympic gold skiing for China.  The press keeps hounding her about what passport(s) she holds and people wonder why she isn't speaking out about human rights abuse.  If my respect for the press wasn't at an all time low it is now.
 
Sure China doesn't allow dual citizenship, but they typically give mixed race kids some slack until they reach 18.  Why are people so concerned?  Do they feel like she turned her back on her country? 
 
My opinion is "GET OFF HER BACK".  Maybe this is the type of thing that will begin the process that would eventually allow kids like my son to keep both passports.

I enjoy the fact that I can not come around for a year, peak my head in and realize, immigration hasn't gotten any easier.

I enjoy the fact that I can not come around for a year, peak my head in and realize, immigration hasn't gotten any easier.

Just like an immigrant visa, applying for non-immigrant visas can be different from country to country and embassy to embassy. Instead of an I-134 you can explain in your invitation letter that you will be financially responsible for her during her visit and that you will ensure that she return safely to China at the end of her visit.
Below is what is posted on the Guangzhou embassy's website. So while many say it is entirely up to the applicant to obtain the visa there are documents that you should provide her to assist in obtaining the visa.
Check the embassy website where she will interview and good luck with the baby!
Business & Tourist Visa
<h6></h6>The B1 visa is designated for temporary business travel, including travel for negotiating contracts, attending exhibitions and conferences, short-term training, and consultations with suppliers and customers, etc. The B2 visa is designated for tourist activities, such as sightseeing, visiting friends and relatives, obtaining medical treatment, etc. The B1 and B2 visas are not valid for employment in the United States.
Applicants for B1 and B2 visas must demonstrate their intention to enter the United States (1) for a temporary period, (2) solely for the purpose of tourism and/or short-term business, while (3) maintaining a home in a foreign country that the applicant does not intend to abandon.
U.S. immigration law puts the responsibility on the applicant to satisfy the visa officer of the applicant’s qualifications for a B1/B2 visa to the United States. Accordingly, the applicant has the discretion to determine what supplementary information and documents will best support his or her application. A demonstration of specific and realistic plans for the entire period of the contemplated visit to the United States and a demonstration of permanent employment, meaningful business or financial connections, close family ties in a foreign country, or social or cultural associations in a foreign country, all may strengthen an applicant’s application for a B1/B2 visa.
All B1/B2 applicants should prepare to present the following documentation and any other relevant information at the time of the interview:

Valid Passport: B1/B2 visa applicants must have passports valid for six months beyond their intended period of stay in the United States. If your passport will expire less than 6 months from the date you plan to leave the United States, or is damaged, or you do not have a page for a visa, please get a new passport before your interview. One Photograph: Two inches square color photograph, less than 6 months old, against a white background, full frontal view. The photo should be glued to the printed DS-160 confirmation page. Click for more information on photo requirements. Original Bank Receipt for Application Fee: The application fee may be paid at any CITIC Bank branch in China. Completed Visa Application Forms: DS-160 online application form.
Evidence of Why You Will Return to China: Please present proof of economic, social, family, or other commitments that will help demonstrate that you intend to return to China after a temporary stay in the United States. Evidence can vary depending on the applicant’s personal situation. The following are mere suggestions that may help the consular officer to assess your intentions to return to China. This is not an exhaustive list of what applicants should present at their interview: Hukou Registration, ID card, proof of employment, pay statement that shows regular monthly salary, and bank books with regular deposits and withdrawals. Invitation Letter: If you are invited to visit someone in the United States, provide information about who is inviting you, purpose of travel, and planned itinerary or schedule. No invitation letter is needed if you are only sightseeing in the United States. If Traveling for Business: Bring specific information about where you will go, who you will meet, what you will discuss, and what products you plan to buy in the United States. The following documents may be helpful: detailed letters from U.S. business partners indicating the purpose of the trip; copies of contracts or other agreements with U.S. business partners; and information on machines, software or other equipment to be examined, tested or purchased in the United Sates, such as brochures or product catalogues. If Going to Visit Family: You should provide proof that you have a genuine, ongoing relationship with the person inviting you, and provide information about his/her immigration status in the United States. The following documentation may be helpful: Hukou registration or other proof of genuine family relationship, photos with the U.S. family members in recent years, copy of his/her U.S. passport or green card, copy of his/her passport and U.S. visas, etc. If you previously stayed in the United States longer than the period given on your I-94 form at the U.S. port of entry, you should present the original letter of extension issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Unsmiley I hope you don't think I'm dogging you on this because it's not my intention at all. I just want to make sure you get good information so that your wife can make the right choice when filling out her visa application.
Here is what 212 (a) of the INA says about communist party affiliation/membership.
(D) Immigrant membership in totalitarian party.-
(i) In general.-Any immigrant who is or has been a member of or affiliated with the Communist or any other totalitarian party (or subdivision or affiliate thereof), domestic or foreign, is inadmissible.
(ii) Exception for involuntary membership.-Clause (i) shall not apply to an alien because of membership or affiliation if the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the consular officer when applying for a visa (or to the satisfaction of the Attorney General when applying for admission) that the membership or affiliation is or was involuntary, or is or was solely when under 16 years of age, by operation of law, or for purposes of obtaining employment, food rations, or other essentials of living and whether necessary for such purposes.
(iii) Exception for past membership.-Clause (i) shall not apply to an alien because of membership or affiliation if the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the consular officer when applying for a visa (or to the satisfaction of the Attorney General when applying for admission) that-
(I) the membership or affiliation terminated at least-
(aa) 2 years before the date of such application, or
(bb) 5 years before the date of such application, in the case of an alien whose membership or affiliation was with the party controlling the government of a foreign state that is a totalitarian dictatorship as of such date, and
(II) the alien is not a threat to the security of the United States.
(iv) Exception for close family members.-The Attorney General may, in the Attorney General's discretion, waive the application of clause (i) in the case of an immigrant who is the parent, spouse, son, daughter, brother, or sister of a citizen of the United States or a spouse, son, or daughter of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence for humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, or when it is otherwise in the public interest if the immigrant is not a threat to the security of the United States.
You can find it here on the DOS website.
The wording on the DS-230 clearly says IS so it's not really in line with the INA so I feel it's a bit of mine field.
There are lots of posts on here about CCP membership and how the GUZ IV unit handles it. My personal opinion is that if an immigrant visa applicant joined and was a dues paying member of the CCP they will need to be prepared to explain their membership.
If the applicant choses to answer no on the DS-230 based on the wording "is" it shouldn't be a problem. The question will be asked in the interview and at that point they should be prepared with the correct documentation to explain membership and how they quit.
Whatever happens I wish you both good luck.

This place hasn't changed much...no man.

The OP would be wise to read and interpret literally the words "one or more" that follow the words "In addition to the required..."  The members don't wish to give answers that will be useless.  Affidavits and third party evidence are "useless" at best.  That's why you aren't getting the answer you're looking for.

...and she's hot.

No,  Pelosi is like Feinstein are Liberals but not Bernie Liberals. All the while a lot of these new Democrats are really Bernie Democrats are tired of having the Pelosi's and Crowleys spoon feed them BS about being progressive when in reality all they are in it for is the money.

Even Mrs. Pelosi calls her left of left. 
 

Excellent question. My Fiancee is hoping to do the same thing. Hope you get a good answer, hope you don't mind if I stalk this post.