Comments on: It Might Not Be Happening After All

By: globalgal

globalgal — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:16:05 +0000

This blog has taken a decidedly grim turn, hasn’t it!? Thanks for your comment. We do not have an immigration lawyer, but might consider in the future. We did have a lawyer after we married and applied for an immigrant visa the first time. He told us that we should have lied on the application about the DH’s previous overstay, which made us feel very uncomfortable and so we have sort of avoided lawyers since. Maybe not the best decision. :/
I really appreciate the support!

By: globalgal

globalgal — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:11:45 +0000

Thanks Melanie, I’m always happy to take any visa-related advice and will most definitely use this tactic in the future. Actually, I’m sure the consular officers appreciate the organization as it probably makes their lives a little easier. And thanks for the email address – I do appreciate that.

By: globalgal

globalgal — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:10:01 +0000

Gracias Marta! It is all very frustrating!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 07:07:56 +0000

Gosh, I tuned in late to see what your big news is and I’m so very sorry to see what visa trouble there is. Here I thought that the spouse of an American citizen had the right to enter the US, barring being some sort of a threat. Shows what I know. Have you considered hiring a good immigration attorney in the US? Expensive, I know. If you would like recommendations in Washington, write to me. I sure hope that this works out well for you.

Kathy

By: melanie gao

melanie gao — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:21:38 +0000

Oh no, so sorry to hear this! I’m going to tell you my husband’s magic secret which has never been turned down for a visa before. I’m not sure if it’s really magic or if we just think it is, but it’s true no one has ever been turned down for a visa when he used this method.

He puts all the documents in a folder with clear plastic sleeves for each doc and a colored tab on each one.

It sounds ridiculous. It is ridiculous. It probably has nothing to do with the successful visa applications. But if you try it and if it works, please let me know.

BTW if you have questions about settling in to Beijing send me an email any time – melaniegao at aol.
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By: Marta

Marta — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:07:45 +0000

Hi, Ive just found your post today. Im VERY sorry for you guys, after all the efforts you find this. Hopefully you will find somehow to fix it, Im sure. Its being hard, but you will get it. The worse thing is the frustration of not being able to do anything against the stupidity.
GOOD luck.
A big, big hug.

By: globalgal

globalgal — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:47:32 +0000

Today’s the day! I should know sometime late tonight or tomorrow morning. I’m so nervous! I just can’t blog yet, but as soon I know I will be back. Thanks!

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:30:30 +0000

Just wanted to let you know I miss your posts!

Hope the application process in Madrid is more fruitful for your dear DH!

Thinking of you!
Jen

By: globalgal

globalgal — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 18:54:01 +0000

Thanks so much! Several American pilot friends have written letters so I think well be okay but thank you. I will let you know if we need a letter. Please keep your fingers crossed.

By: Christy beal

Christy beal — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:08:06 +0000

If we can write a letter of support or do anything let us know, it might help if my Dad or I wrote a support letter.

Christy