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Anthony0632   0

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Hi all. I'm just now getting started on acquiring the needed paperwork for a K-1 for my girlfriend in China. Even after spending the past couple of days looking on here and candleforlove, there are a few things I'm still not clear on and need help with on the Application Form for Authentication or Notarization since I can't find an actual guide explaining exactly what I need to do:

1. When I had to fill out the form to get a Chinese visa in San Francisco, the consulate was strict about wanting everything typed in caps. Is this what any of you had to do for the authentication form?

2. The consulate was also strict about not wanting anything left blank on the form, or else it would get denied, instead wanting me to type "N/A". So I'm not sure if I should type "N/A" under the agent information, or just leave it blank, since I'm not doing it through an agent.

3. Since I don't have a Chinese name, should I type my name in just the English tab, or English in both tabs?

4. When the application asks "Type of ID", I'm not exactly sure what it's asking. Does it mean my driver license or passport?

5. Do I need to fill out sections 3, 4, and 5, or is that filled in by the consulate?

6. On my Affidavit of Single Status form, do I need to fill out the Chinese portion, or does the consulate do that?

7. When I get everything done for my Affidavit of Single Status through the consulate, I read somewhere that I still need it sent to Guangzhou for one last authentication. Is this true?

I know these questions might seem petty, but the consulate in San Francisco is extremely strict about having forms done perfectly (typed only), or else they won't be accepted.

I have one more question. My girlfriend says that she needs to go to the notary office in her hometown (Chongqing) to get her 1) birth certificate, 2) certificate of marriageability, and 3) certificate of no criminal record. She lives in Guangdong, so I was under the impression that she needs to go to Guangzhou in order to get her certificate of marriageability, not her hometown. Is she correct?

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unlockingsky   94

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Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,819

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OP,

Since you are going to go down the K1 visa road, you shouldn't need an Affidavit of Single status authenticated by a Chinese Consulate in the US. The only reason why you would need such an affidavit and to have it authenticated is if you were going to get married in China.

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Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,479

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ya, all this fussing about for something you not need in China ? Those (Affidavit of Single Status) aren't needed for a K-1 chaser, the Petitioner, USCitizen, never files this.

re: going to Chongqing - that's where her hukuo is - so to get those 3 documents, she has to go there and get it done there.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Pitaya Grand Master

Pitaya   2,577

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When she goes to get her "White Books," suggest that she get a couple of copies prepared at the same time. It is far easier to get them done now, then when she is in the States and trying to get "White Books" prepared in China. :yes:

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Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,479

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Anthony? what news? Don't leave us hanging, man.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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ya, all this fussing about for something you not need in China ? Those (Affidavit of Single Status) aren't needed for a K-1 chaser, the Petitioner, USCitizen, never files this.

re: going to Chongqing - that's where her hukuo is - so to get those 3 documents, she has to go there and get it done there.

I just posted a topic with this same question...

Would she also have to get a No Criminal record certificate from Guangzhou as well if she has lived there more than 6 months?

What if she can't prove she lives in Guangzhou bc she isn't technically a resident there and the police can't give her anything?

I am facing this dilemma, but hometown is in a small town in Henan province, and she lives in Zhengzhou.

Pitaya Grand Master

Pitaya   2,577

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I just posted a topic with this same question...

Would she also have to get a No Criminal record certificate from Guangzhou as well if she has lived there more than 6 months?

What if she can't prove she lives in Guangzhou bc she isn't technically a resident there and the police can't give her anything?

I am facing this dilemma, but hometown is in a small town in Henan province, and she lives in Zhengzhou.

Check your duplicate posting for responses….. :whistle:

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Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,479

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I just posted a topic with this same question...

Cool ! I found it, posted a longish reply. Others have also, so you have some path.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

 
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