Going to Guangzhou next Tuesday

[dakelei 3]

to file my wife's I-130 and I have literally a few thousand pictures of she and I together these past 4 years that we've known each other. Will the consulate accept electronic files on an SD disk or do I need to get the pictures printed?.

Also, my American colleague, who has lived across the hall from my wife and I since September, 2010 is going to write a little note testifying she has known us all this time and can vouch for us being a real couple. I have asked about how to get such a letter "notarized" here and have gotten mostly blank stares. Does anyone know how to do this here in China?

[RandyW 149]

to file my wife's I-130 and I have literally a few thousand pictures of she and I together these past 4 years that we've known each other. Will the consulate accept electronic files on an SD disk or do I need to get the pictures printed?.

Also, my American colleague, who has lived across the hall from my wife and I since September, 2010 is going to write a little note testifying she has known us all this time and can vouch for us being a real couple. I have asked about how to get such a letter "notarized" here and have gotten mostly blank stares. Does anyone know how to do this here in China?

If you REALLY, REALLY, REALLY want to get it notarized (NOT recommended) -

From the Dept. of State - http://travel.state....icial_2086.html

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HOW DO YOU GET A DOCUMENT NOTARIZED OVERSEAS? Consular officials at any U.S. embassy or consulate abroad can provide a service similar to the functions of a notary public in the United States.

Drag your friend to the nearest American consulate.

U.S. Notaries are commissioned by the State in which they reside, and are not allowed to operate outside of their jurisdiction (their state of commission).

The "white booklets" from the GongZhengShu (公证书) are, of course, also a format which is accepted for use in the United States for birth and marital documents, although they will most likely refuse to "notarize" the note, since they will be unable to attest to the truthfulness of the claims.

Relationship affidavits from people in China are generally submitted un-notarized.

[RandyW 149]

If you REALLY, REALLY, REALLY want to get it notarized (NOT recommended) -

From the Dept. of State - http://travel.state....icial_2086.html

Quote

Drag your friend to the nearest American consulate.

U.S. Notaries are commissioned by the State in which they reside, and are not allowed to operate outside of their jurisdiction (their state of commission).

The "white booklets" from the GongZhengShu (公证书) are, of course, also a format which is accepted for use in the United States for birth and marital documents, although they will most likely refuse to "notarize" the note, since they will be unable to attest to the truthfulness of the claims.

Relationship affidavits from people in China are generally submitted un-notarized.

The documents issued are the GongZhengShu (公证书). The office that issues these documents is the Gong Zheng Chu (公证处）。

[bigdog 377]

They will not accept a CD of a thousand photos, I suggest you print about 8 photos 2 on a page and everyone identified. An affidavit from an American friend should be notarized.

[Operator 1,927]

Digital media won't be accepted. Better to print them out.

[unsmiley 111]

Agree with above, you must print out photos if you want to submit them.

Note, however, at my wife's interview a couple of weeks ago, they did not even want to look at them. Wife was very disappointed after spending much time printing, organizing, and labeling them. So beware - I would just bring a few choice printed photos.

[bigdog 377]

Agree with above, you must print out photos if you want to submit them.

Note, however, at my wife's interview a couple of weeks ago, they did not even want to look at them. Wife was very disappointed after spending much time printing, organizing, and labeling them. So beware - I would just bring a few choice printed photos.

Good Luck getting this done.

Edited November 27, 2013 by bigdog