When to pay the K-1 Visa fee?

[Steve1000 0]

I have learned so much and have gained a lot of knowledge from reading through threads on this forum. However, one detail that I haven't been able to find a clear answer is whether the visa fee should be paid (through CITIC) after the P-3 package is received or not until the P-4 message is received. My fiancé received the P-3 packet a few days ago and has already sent the required documents to the consulate in Guangzhou.

2nd question: My fiancé is 42 years old and is not sure where she can find a birth certificate. She is a native of Shanghai. Any answer on which office she should contact would also be helpful.

Thank you.

Steve

[Pitaya 2,577]

Welcome to the forum.

Regarding the birth certificate, please review the pinned thread at the top of the forum page, Chinese Marriage Visa Terms and Definitions, for more information:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/393969-chinese-marriage-visa-terms-and-definitions/

Good luck on your visa journey.

[DJ&L 83]

You can pay the fee after you get the P3. I would register with ustraveldocs.com and pay your visa fee right after you get your P3...so do it now.

I can't help you with the birth certificate question. I think that was something my wife already had a copy of.

[Steve1000 0]

_{A&B, DJ&L, Thank you both so much for the information. Both are very helpful and useful for me and my fiancé.}

_Steve

Edited March 9, 2014 by Steve1000