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[travis1983 0]

So, we filed the petition for my with with Nebraska. It says 11.5-15 months. So, worst case is December. 

 

So (if this is the case) what would be the next step? They send a NOA2...is that the petition approval?

 

I KNOW they will want her police check from when we lived in China. I hired a Chinese American law firm, but they may only be able to collect documentation that the police were unwilling to issue the clearance.   Will this documentation be requested at that time, or just bring it to the Embassy interview?

 

Also, typically once the NOA2 is issued....what is the next step and general timeframe?  Thanks

 

Spousal visa, no children.

[payxibka 10,045]

Have you done any due diligence?  Have you visited the China regional forum for answers to China specific questions?

[travis1983 0]

3 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Have you done any due diligence?  Have you visited the China regional forum for answers to China specific questions?

Hired an attorney and at the 4 month mark, yes. 

 

General question is more about the timeline.

[payxibka 10,045]

2 minutes ago, travis1983 said:

Hired an attorney and at the 4 month mark, yes. 

 

General question is more about the timeline.

After the petition is approved,  takes a couple months for the petition to arrive and get prepped by NVC.  Then you start submitting the documents.   After you have successfully submitted everything,  then the schedule the interview.   Interview timing is wholly dependant on how busy the consulate is 

[Crazy Cat 41,887]

Police certificates have to be submitted at the NVC stage.

[Hank_ 9,174]

10 hours ago, travis1983 said:

So, we filed the petition for my with with Nebraska. It says 11.5-15 months. So, worst case is December. 

 

So (if this is the case) what would be the next step? They send a NOA2...is that the petition approval?

 

I KNOW they will want her police check from when we lived in China. I hired a Chinese American law firm, but they may only be able to collect documentation that the police were unwilling to issue the clearance.   Will this documentation be requested at that time, or just bring it to the Embassy interview?

 

Also, typically once the NOA2 is issued....what is the next step and general timeframe?  Thanks

 

Spousal visa, no children.

Whether the police clearance (notarial certificate ) will be issued is dependent upon the type of visa your wife had while in China, and the employer.

 

Exceptions: The PSB does not issue police records for temporary residents of China in the L or F visa categories. Police records also are not available for those who were in China in diplomatic status including those working for international organizations, such as the United Nations. Notarial police certificates are based in part upon records from an individual's employer. If an employer refuses to release records, the notarial office is not able to issue a certificate. This is the case for persons sent abroad for education by the Chinese Government who fail to return to China.

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/China.html

 

Both NVC and the embassy should be aware of this.