How to get Married in China…

15.7.09

Interview

My wife had her interview yesterday and passed.

Some of the tricks were asking where she was going to America to work. The only acceptable answer is "I am only going to America to be with my husband!"

Also to pass you must interview in Chinese, so when the interviewer started asking questions in Chinese, she wisely answered in English. The interviewer let her know this was the right thing to do.

Her interview lasted about 2 minuites, but she answered everything correctly and had all the paperwork organized, both originals and copies, so on Friday she will get her visa!

Most of the ladies at the consulate, however, failed their interview and many crying Chinese girls could be found outside the consulate.

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4.7.09

Funny Chinese Wife Satire

Just posting this for laughs: http://www.chinalovematch.net/magazineArticle.aspx?id=30

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3.7.09

Copy your ownership/rental proof!

My wife just got notice on 1 July 2009 that she needs to be at the interview in GuangZhou on 15 July. The hospital says her exam must be at least 4 full days before the interview, so she has an appointment on 9 July. The appointment is about 800 RMB and the 22 vaccinations cost another 800 RMB, plus 500 USD for the Interview. But the consulate also requests that interviewees also bring copies of the deed or rental contract to your house as well as copies of all your utility bills to prove residency. Worker card if you are not a citizen, and if you are a citizen, a copy of your passport and birth certificate.

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3.6.09

Bad News!

Ok, here is the bad news straight from the embassy website:

The U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou handles thousands of cases every month. Hence, you can expect five months between the time we receive the applicant's DS-230 part one and OF-169 forms and the time an interview is scheduled.

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27.5.09

Personal Update: Packet Receipt

My wife received her packet. It only took a week to show up after she received an email response from Guangzhou. Much easier than my lawyer anticipated!

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13.5.09

Personal Update and Packet Advice

I have returned from China and we filled out all the paperwork requested by the National Visa Center. But this was all for naught, as my lawyer contacted me and told me that my wife's paperwork had been sent, but to the wrong address.

My wife bought the required phone cards (Only available at CITIC Banks in China) and called the American Consulate in Guangzhou, but they were quite useless, so now my lawyer will be calling the consulate and will try to get the packet resent to the correct address!

At this time you need to have a notarized marriage certificate (not the red book), a notarized birth certificate, and a notarized no criminal record certificate. These will be translated in to English by the notary and may cost up to 500 RMB (Chinese Yuan Renminbi) each. She will need to take these to Guangzhou along with your proof of income (The I-864, your bank records for at least 6 months, 3 years of income tax returns with all schedules & documents you filed, 6 months of pay stubs with a letter from your employer saying your job is not temporary and that the pay stubs are correct.) You will also want to have documentation of your meetings (including boarding passes, copies of your visa stamps, dated pictures of the 2 of you together, phone records, etc.).

5.3.09

From I130 to I-864, but First Time to Pay (Again!)

Now that your I130 and I129 are approved, you or your attorney will get a letter from the National Visa Center in New Hampshire saying it is time to pay again! Read this paper very carefully! You do not fill out any documents yet, that will be coming, a request for a I-864 and a DS-230.

Right now, you will get a bill for $70.00 for the Affadavit of Support (I-864) Fee. You also will get a bill for $400.00 for the Immigrant Visa Application Processing Fee. This is effect is one payment you must make for $470.00. Here is how it breaks down: The Affidavit of Support Fee is $70.00. The Immigrant Visa Fee is $355.00 and the Security Enhancement Fee is $45.00.

Pay these right away so that your I-130 can be sent to the American Consulate in GuangZhou, GuangDong, China. You can pay both of these fees with one Money Order or Cashier's Check. Just be sure to write your name and the Case Number on the check or money order. Personal or Business Checks are NOT allowed!

The NVC's web site is actually very helpful. You may wish to peruse it at http://ImmigrantVisas.State.Gov

You may wish to fill out a sample I-864 and I-134, although you may not be told, you should have both filled out when requested, and your wife will need an original and copy of these forms for her interview.

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21.2.09

Good Chinese Visa News for Americans!

I just found out from the China Visa Mail Service that the 2 year multiple entry visa can be obtained by spouses of China again. The visa only requires the normal Q1 form and a photocopy of the marriage license. No airline itinerary or invitation letter is needed anymore! I am applying tomorrow!

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20.2.09

Personal Update: I130 Approval Notice Sent

Not only did I receive my I130 approval for my wife, but I also received notice that her I129F just left the FBI office in New Hampshire and is being sent to the Chinese Consulate in GuangZhou, GuangDong, China now. Coming up next: preparing for the interview!

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29.1.09

Personal Update: I129F Approval Notice Sent

I just got an email alerting me to this step being completed tonight. Of course the American Consulate in GuangZhou has a 120 day waiting period for visa interviews, but this is just one more hurdle cleared! For those who pray, please keep on praying for us!

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16.1.09

Waiting, Moving, Procedures from Paperwork to Interview to Visa Issuance

There is a 120 day backlog in Guangzhou for the interview. So this means after the 6 months for paperwork processing, there is another 4 month wait for the interview. Then they mail the visa to her in about two weeks after the interview.

If you or she moves anytime after the paperwork has been sent in, you can and need to change your address at http://www.USCIS.gov.

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15.1.09

What Chinese Girls are Looking for in Dating, Relationships, and Marriage

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3.1.09

A Travel 2.0 Chinese Love Story

I was honored to be interviewed by Winser Zhao of Sino Hotel Reservations' China Travel 2.0. If you would like to read the story about how we met, and about his telling of Fei and I, you can read it at http://www.sinohotelreservation.com/winser/?p=499.

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8.12.08

Tradition makes comeback as Chinese seek red weddings

Red is the new white in China as more young couples forgo Western wedding gowns and rituals for the richly embroidered, crimson costumes and intricate traditions of the ancient Han way.

The Han ethnic group is the biggest in China, accounting for more than 90 percent of the population.

Yet many of their traditions were relegated to history, especially during the chaos of the Cultural Revolution, when the old ways were seen to have no place in new, Communist China.

The recent economic boom has seen many Chinese clamoring for Western-style luxury goods and lifestyles, but now, local media and wedding organizers say many twentysomething ethnic Hans are looking back to their ancestors for unique nuptials.

'This idea is very popular among young people, especially those born in the 1980s,' said wedding organizer Ren Guanyu, who also runs a traditional Han clothing shop.

'As China becomes more and more integrated into the world, the younger generation needs to have some special cultural characteristics to express themselves, and maintain their difference from others,' she added.

The color red is considered auspicious in China and is the hue of choice at traditional Han weddings, where both the bride and groom wear crimson colored gowns.

Rituals include the couple performing formal bows to heaven, their parents and each other, the casting off of the fan which covers the bride's face, the scattering of auspicious items on the nuptial bed and wishes for a child.

'I have always loved traditional Chinese culture. We discussed it and finally decided to have a Han-style wedding instead of a Western one,' said Li Na, who recently got married the traditional way.

'We are of pure Han ethnicity. So we should have pride in our nation and have a pure Han-style wedding,' added her groom, Wang Churn, who was dressed in the red traditional costume.

Han couples literally tie the knot—the couple drinking tea from cups tied together with a red string—as these are highly symbolic in Han weddings.

According to Chinese lore, a deity who lives on the moon ties a red string around the ankles of a man and a woman who are fated to be husband and wife—therefore no matter how far and long apart they may be, the two will eventually get married.

Some Chinese think these traditional weddings are a great way to keep their cultural heritage alive.

'In the past I have been to several wedding ceremonies where the brides wore the western wedding gowns. But this wedding is really different. This is a way we can pass on the Chinese culture from generation to generation,' said Sao Yin, a 24-year-old guest at a recent Han wedding.

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2.12.08

Blog News: 2008 China Blog Awards Voting Opens

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30.10.08

Receipt for I-129F

About a month after you have received the I-130 receipt, if you were punctual, you will receive the I-129F receipt, called an I-797 Notice. I received mine today.

If you would like to check the status of your case online, please follow the following steps:

Go to http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis
On the right hand side, under "Check Case Status" enter your receipt number.

If you wish, you can then choose to receive automatic case status updates to be sent to you via email. My lawyer always recommends this. On the site you can also select your service center and find out approximate times. Currently my wait is approximately 6 months, so hopefully by the end of April, my wife will receive notice for her interview at the American Consulate!

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13.10.08

Personal Update and Advice

I received my I-130 (immigrant spouse visa) receipt on the first of this month. If you are using an immigration attorney as I am, and you receive the receipt rather than your attorney, be sure to fax and mail them a copy immediately. With this receipt they can file the I-129F (the faster K-3 non-immigrant spouse visa) which is the second major step of the visa filing process. You also want a copy of this filing receipt, so if your lawyer receives it, be sure to ask for a copy for your records.

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30.9.08

The Wedding Video!

Here is the video of my wedding. Unlike Western weddings, only a video is taken, as your photos were all taken in advance. Below, I spoke of standard wedding traditions. From the video, you can see that each province and in some cases, each city, will have its own variances on this standard tradition. My wedding was in YuanJiang, HuNan Provice. Not having a Chinese family will also change things, as often only the bride's family is present. If you have any questions after viewing this video, feel free to ask!

29.9.08

Wedding Photos!

When you get married in China, you can expect a full day of taking wedding photos. While in America this would be for an hour or so before the wedding ceremony, these photos will be taken days (or in some cases weeks or months) before the wedding banquet. You can expect to be dresses in many outfits and to be taken to a park to have pictures taken. There, you will likely encounter many other couples having their wedding photos taken too. You will be expected to buy at least one album and probably many very large photographs to be hung up in your home. You can see my wife's and my wedding photos on Facebook at http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=53206&l=80e1a&id=505257160.

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28.9.08

Local Traditions and Regulations May Vary

It seems that in HuNan Province, there is no need for many of the items I listed as required. The Chinese Consulate does say they are required, so I would still get them all, as the Province you marry in may require them. Better to arrive in China and have too many documents that you do not need than to arrive and be missing documents, delaying the issuance of your marriage certificate. In my case, it was the divorce decree that was not needed, while my wife only needed her I.D. The photo of us together was taken there and affixed to our marriage certificate.

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5.9.08

Communication

Besides phone and emails, a good way to stay in contact with your fiancée and her family in China is by QQ. Learn how to get QQ in English-speaking languages here.

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4.9.08

5 More Pieces of Advice

She will feed you and feed you, even when you say you are full. The best way to stop this is to do the same to her. Put food in her bowl after she says she is full, and then she will understand she should stop when you are full too. I gained about 10kg in China until I learned this.

That said, you cannot stop her mother, and you should simply eat whatever she gives you until you can get away from the table or convince her that you are done.

If your fianceé uses the phone when you do not think it is appropriate, simply turn off your phone and ask her to turn off the phone at those times. Unless she needs to have it on for work purposes, she will have no problem complying.

Be real. Do not just try to put on a good impression, but be the real you. This is an international relationship, and you should let her know how you really are. After all, the goal is to find someone that you are compatible with. False faces will only cause you misery and heart ache down the line.

If you get sick, you will get a very different treatment than you are used to in the West. Just listen to your wife and do as she says, no matter how much it goes against your Western sensibilities and sense of comfort. Both you and she will be much happier if you do.

3.9.08

5 Pieces of Advice for Noobs in China

Just a few points of advice for Westerners visiting China.

If you cannot get the hang of the squat toilet, just use the squat while you shower (assuming you are using a typical Chinese bathroom where both are in the same room). Not only will you save paper, but it gives you practice before you have to use one in the wild (a public W.C./toilet) in an emergency situation.

You truly cannot judge a book by its cover. In America and many Western countries, a female wearing transparent and short clothing is often sending a message about her morals. In China, many very moral ladies and even very young girls will wear such clothes just because it is is hot and humid. Do not judge them based on Western sensibilities about modesty.

If you have a Chinese girlfriend or wife point out what you would like in a store from the outside and then give her the money to go in and buy it after you have passed. She will get a far better price than you can.

When in China visit the touristy places… but walk about 3 blocks away to see the authentic China. In my experience, people like to see foreigners outside of the tourist traps. Chinese people are friendly and curious about you, and you will get a chance to be a representative of your country and to learn many things that you would not from tourist places.

Always carry your wedding certificate when married. As a waiguoren/laowai (foreigner), there are some places you are not allowed to go. However, with your marriage certificate, you have the same rights to enter many of these places as a Chinese citizen would.

22.7.08

Announce the International Wedding Online

So the bride has her parents pick an auspicious day and everything is ready to go. But how do you let your friends in many countries know what you need? Well as for us, we used Facebook and specifically the application, "WeddingBook" by WedSnap. With it we were able to announce the date and place of the wedding, our online Wedding Registries at Amazon, Cutco, and Target, and also able to invite people — all electronically!

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16.7.08

To wed: For yourself or your parents?

I found the following article from Xinhua interesting, as it shows not only foreigners have a hard time understanding all the Chinese Wedding traditions! :-)

To virtually all Chinese parents, a traditional wedding with a formal banquet as visibly grand as possible is not only an announcement that their children have grown up - but also a way to show dignity.

For most young couples, however, the whole process is boring and tiring - they would rather spend the money on something they want, say travel. Many want a unique wedding just for themselves, not for others.

Achieving that special personal wedding, one that doesn't set you back financially for many years, is like a mission impossible.

The generational conflict over a wedding - the once-in-a-life event - is very complicated indeed.

Struggles, resistance, compromise, capitulation - they're all part of the Chinese marriage scene today.

More at http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-06/29/content_8457061.htm

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29.6.08

Traditional Chinese Wedding

In Chinese society, the wedding reception is known as xǐ-jǐu (喜酒, literally joyful wine), and is far more important than the wedding itself which tends to be a brief civil ceremony. The timing and the characteristics of the reception vary strongly from locale to locale. They are often extremely elaborate and expensive, often costing several years' salary of the groom's family. However, because cash in the form of red envelopes and jewelry (particularly gold) are given as wedding presents, and because the wedding hosts keep very careful track of the cost of the gifts (jewelry is given with a receipt which indicates the actual cost of the gift), the cost of the reception is effectively split among the wedding guests. Wedding receptions also build local community solidarity. As each couple weds, their wedding reception is in effect financed with gifts from the other members of the community with the expectation that the new couple and their family will give gifts in future wedding receptions within the village.

The amount of money contained in the envelope usually ends with an even digit, for instance 88, 168 are both lucky numbers, as odd numbered money gifts are traditionally associated with funerals. At weddings, the amount offered is usually intended to cover the cost of the attendees as well as a goodwill to the newly weds.

Role of the bride and bridegroom

1. Barricade the door

The bridegroom must pick up the bride at her home around noon. The banquet itself starts in the evening.

Upon arriving, the bridegroom's party will be barred by the bride's friends, who will not open the door and "surrender" the bride until they are given hong bao (red envelop of money). This is the occasion of much good-natured haggling before the two parties agree.

2. Serving tea

After the bridegroom enters the bride's house, the newlyweds together will kneel down to serve tea to the bride's parents.

The bride expresses her appreciation for her parents' care, and the bridegroom promises to take good care of their daughter.

3. Sweet soup

Then the couple will eat sweet soup made of lotus seeds (lianzi) and jujubes (hongzao). In Chinese, the combination of lotus seeds and jujubes means "having a son soon."

4. Leave the wealth

When the bride is about to leave her home, she will be carried on the back of her brother, cousin or uncle (a male relative, not her father). This signifies that by joining another family the bride will not take luck and wealth away from her parents' home.

5. Three bows

During the very important wedding ceremony, usually at the banquet, the couple bows three times: first to Heaven and Earth, then to their parents, finally to each other. Then they are really married.

6. Jiao bei jiu (union of wine cups)

The bridegroom and the bride each take a glass of wine and stand facing each other. Then, with their arms intertwined, they drink. This means the marriage has bonded the two tightly together.

7. Toasting and cigarette lighting

Everybody agrees this is the most tiring part of the wedding. The newlyweds must go to each table (of at least 10 people) and toast everyone to thank them for coming. More than one tipsy bride has toppled.

The bride must light cigarettes for all men present, because the word for "light" (yang) in Chinese sounds like the word for "luck." The idea is making it difficult to light, so the bride must keep trying and the guests must repeatedly use the word.

8. Nao dongfang (tease in the bridal chamber)

After the wedding banquet, which usually takes around three hours, the newlywed's relatives and friends crowd into the bridal chamber to tease the couple.

For guests, it is often the most fun, but can be difficult for the bride and bridegroom, especially since they have been drinking. The guests will come up with funny - and sometimes embarrassing - tricks, games or skits that the couple will perform in front of everyone.

23.6.08

Personal Update

Finally, after all the hassles described before, I received my certified divorce decree paperwork back from the Chinese Consulate in Texas. They actually under promise and over deliver, so I have to say that they are much more expedient than their honorable colleagues in Chicago who waited almost 10 days after processing to return my paperwork. Still, a big thank you to all the hard workers at the Chinese Consulate offices! Now I just need to talk to my travel agent on Tuesday and have her find a cheap flight and then take out a loan for the wedding!

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16.6.08

Good News for Chinese Wanting to Visit the United States

Outbound travel from China to the United States is expected to be easier for Chinese tourists, according to officials from the US embassy in China during a webchat with China Daily Wednesday in Beijing.

"As tourism companies are preparing for the increased number of Chinese tourists to the US, there will be a lot more companies that are able to offer Chinese-speaking tour guides," said Darrel Ching, commercial officer with the US embassy.

Ching added that signs in Chinese will be posted not only at entry points but also at tourists' sites which will be helpful for the large number of Chinese visitors.

The first Chinese tour group is set to arrive in US on June 17, as a result of China granting approved destination status to the US to facilitate outbound tourist group travel to the North American country last December.

In order to travel to the US, potential Chinese visitors must apply for a visa, which is considered tough by many Chinese. Nancy Abella, Non-immigrant Visa Section Chief Officer of the US embassy in China, says the number of people getting visas to go to the US is growing every year and that won't be an obstacle.

"Already last year in 2007 the US embassy and consulate in China issued well over 400,000 visas. That was an increase of 17 percent from the previous year. More than four out of five people who apply for visas in China get their visas," Abella said.

Ching adds with the increasing China market, many US destinations are keen to have Chinese tourists. He returned from a travel and tourism show in Las Vegas last week and reported many US destinations expressed wanting to be more active in the China market.

"With the opening of the market, there will be more and more industry players come into the picture and with that will be more products and services available to all consumers," he said.

According to the US Department of Commerce, the numbers of Chinese visitors is forecast to reach 579,000 by 2011.

5.6.08

How do you call internationally to or from China on your cell phone cheaply?

As you probably know, to call China, usually you need to dial the International access code of 001 in America followed by the country code of +86 then your fiancée's full phone number. But this is a very expensive call. Usually $2.00 a minute or more from your mobile phone!

But there is a way to make it cost very little or even free! No computers, downloads, or phone cards necessary. Just dial and talk internationally and pay local rates! How does it work? You give RebTel the phone number of a fiancée in China or any other country, and they give you a local number for them. Save this number on your mobile so you can call your friend whenever you want at the local rate. And the best thing is this: It will appear that your call is from a local number and your fiancée can call that number back to reach you for free!

This will also be a very convenient and inexpensive way for your fiancée to call her family in China once you are married and she is living with you.

4.6.08

How do you get Chinese channels in North America for your spouse?

Once you get your spouse or fiancée to your home country, how are you going to make sure that she can still watch her favorite TV shows? Especially if her mother comes over to help raise your kids while you work! Well there is a inexpensive way to do that in Canada and the USA called KyLin TV. It is an IP TV box that gets great Chinese programming through the Internet!

Best yet, these channels are available in many Chinese dialects such as Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese, Minnan, etc. plus Korean, Japanese, English, French, and Spanish!

Right now (until 14 June 2008) you can get these channels for only $8.88 a month (normally $16.99) and a free converter box. Just be sure to use this link: https://www.kylintv.com/order/dad/LoginDetails.asp and this Friends and Family code: NS8B1C to get a free month of service!

Here are just some of the many channels that you can get:

	Channel: CCTV-4 (CCTV - International Channel Chinese) CCTV-4 specializes in new reports, presenting domestic and international news in a timely and objective manner. It also delivers entertainment, educational, and consulting services.

	Channel: CCTV-9 (CCTV-International Channel English) CCTV-9 reports news and information to its global audience, while delivering other programs including culture, entertainment and documentaries.

	Channel: CCTV-Entertainment (CCTV-Entertainment Channel) CCTV Entertainment Channel has a fantastic range of entertainment programs including TV dramas, music, Chinese opera, Chinese acrobatic, galas and much more.

	Channel: CCTV-Opera (CCTV-Traditional Opera Channel) CCTV Traditional Operas Channel is mainly designed for North American viewers. It focuses on sharing the arts of Chinese traditional opera, developing Chinese culture, and to meet the demands of traditional opera lovers overseas.

	Channel: CCTV-E (CCTV-International Channel-Spanish) CCTV-E emphasizes on news and information. The programs also offer a wide variety of other genres including educational programs, interviews, as well as artistic and recreational shows.

	Channel: CCTV-F (CCTV-International Channel-French) CCTV-F delivers news and other programs including culture, life, and entertainment shows, providing a comprehensive coverage on the latest news and events from China.

	Channel: HTV (Hunan TV) As the top entertainment channel from mainland China, Hunan TV has dynamic TV programs appealing to the Chinese audience.

	Channel: BTV (Beijing TV) Beijing TV focuses primarily on culture and history, as well as fashion, lifestyle and travel. BTV covers information, culture, life, sports, children, technology and entertainment.

	Channel: Dragon TV Dragon TV's programming reflects China's modern urban lifestyle and covers many TV series, entertainment shows, sports and foreign language programs.

	Channel: TVS (Guangdong Southern TV) TVS features attractive programs such as current affairs, cultural exploration and entertainment shows for Cantonese communities in North America who wish to keep in touch with life back in China.

	Channel: CMC (China Movie Channel) China Movie Channel focuses on broadcasting outstanding Chinese films. Its rich movie resources offer an overall impression of China's filming industry.

	Channel: Jiangsu Int'l (Jiangsu International Channel) Jiangsu International Channel aims at offering insightful news of what is happening in Jiangsu with programs including culture, information, entertainment, economy and more.

	Channel: Fujian Straits TV Fujian Straits TV's programs range from Chinese ancient history to splendid culture to beautiful scenery to news and current affairs.

	Channel: ZTV Int'l (Zhejiang International TV) ZTV programs include news, current affairs, economics, and service information. ZTV International is aiming to create programming that reflects Zhejiang's economic and pursue the distinction among its peers.

	Channel: Xiamen Star TV Xiamen TV provides a wide range of programs mainly in Minnan dialect that covers entertainment, culture, arts, and news programs.

	Channel: CYRTV (China Yellow River TV Station) CYRTV targets overseas Chinese in the US and foreigners who are interested about China. Their goal is to promote China, share the culture and build a bridge for cultural exchanges.

	Channel: Cathay TV Programs on Cathay TV are mostly from Mainland China that focus on bringing the latest information from China into North America and Canada. Cathay TV will continue to strengthen the bridge between East and West.

	Channel: Trading Day Trading Day offers programs that keep viewers informed on the latest financial news and stock market changes. Experts will discuss topics on stocks, securities, bonds, financial markets and other investment opportunities.

	Channel: Zhonghe TV Zhonghe TV is a cultural info-news channel that focuses on five types of multi-media markets including movies, TV series, music, traditional opera and entertainment.

	Channel: Kunlun Drama Channel The TV dramas broadcasted on the Kunlun Drama Channel mainly feature genres such as history, war, action and crime. In addition to its routine hit features, the latest limited-viewing TV dramas released on KyLinTV's VOD service are also included as well.

	Channel: Yangtse Drama Channel The TV dramas broadcasted on this channel mainly feature programs revolving around enchanting love stories or family stories. In addition to its routine features, the latest limited-viewing TV dramas released on KyLinTV's VOD service are also included as well.

	Channel: Oriental Education Channel The Oriental Education Channel offers the best educational programs for the overseas Chinese of different age groups who are interested in learning about the Chinese culture. Aiming to promote the cultural exchange between China and America, KyLinTV hopes to provide our subscribers with the best Chinese language educational programs produced in China.

	Channel: Phoenix InfoNews Phoenix InfoNews Channel provides a blend of information and general/financial news to Chinese viewers from a perspective which is global in both content and values.

	Channel: Phoenix North America Phoenix North America Chinese features high quality programming that caters to Chinese communities in North America yearning to stay in touch with what's happening back home.

	Channel: ATV (Asia TV) ATV provides a full range of television entertainment to Chinese communities throughout the United States. This channel broadcasts the best of entertainment and the most up-to-date current events from Hong Kong.

	Channel: Sun TV Sun TV showcases Chinese culture and heritage, offering programs on a variety of topics including history, antiquity and the arts, painting, literature, fashion and the lives of extraordinary Chinese personalities.

	Channel: STAR CHINESE CHANNEL STAR CHINESE CHANNEL is consistently one of the most popular channels in Taiwan. It presents a wide range of Mandarin-language general entertainment programs including talk shows, game shows, contemporary and costume dramas, lifestyle and variety shows.

	Channel: Sky Link TV Sky Link TV offers programs that serve the Chinese speaking population in North America, carrying the most popular TV dramas, entertainment shows, financial talk shows, movies, and many other dynamic programs.

	Channel: Dai-Ai TV Da Ai TV presents the goodness and beauty of humanity to its audience. Various programs are provided including news and cultural series around the clock.

	Channel: BLTV BLTV provides in-depth news coverage, English news and overseas BL news, aiming to bring care and warmth to human beings, recording the true face of this age.

	Channel: Dimo TV (PTS Dimo Digital Channel) PTS Dimo Digital Channel targets both Taiwan and overseas markets. PTS Dimo TV broadcasts programs such as dramas, international news, foreign documentary, and several other programs.

	Channel: Good TV GOOD TV strives to serve all types of family oriented programs to its broad audiences. This channel focuses on delivering educational oriented programs from many Asian countries to its North American audience.

	Channel: IAVC IAVC carries programs from Taiwan's three major TV Networks, TTV, CTV and CTS. IAVC has been taking the lead as the No. 1 Chinese content provider in North America.

	Channel: Sino TV SINO TV offers a wide range of Chinese programming including drama series, movies, variety shows, cooking programs, children programs, and locally produced news and public affair related and informative programs.

	Channel: Sino Vision SinoVision is a Chinese language television program provider serving the Chinese community with locally produced news, and a variety of entertainment programs in Mandarin.

	Channel: LA-18 LA-18 is the leading Asian language TV station in the United States. This channel provides a unique assortment of news, sports, drama, and entertainment programs.

	Channel: Variety Variety is a self-created channel of KyLinTV. With content mainly based on entertainment and the arts, it provides them with a relaxing environment. At the same time, the channel also offers educational programs and important information.

	CHANNEL [V] By incorporating music and variety-show set-ups, Channel [V] has captured the adolescent audience with its innovative programming mix. Other than screening the latest chart-topping music videos...

	STAR CHINESE MOVIES 2 STAR CHINESE MOVIES 2 is a channel you won’t want to miss. Showing the world’s largest contemporary Chinese film library, STAR CHINESE MOVIE 2 showcases the best movies from the golden age of Hong Kong productions from the 1970s to the 1990s. This channel feasts a line-up of box office blockbusters featuring top rated movies stars and directors. Watch you favorite idols such as Jackie Chan, Chow Yun Fat, Jet Li, Stephen Chow and more!

	MASTV MASTV is committed to delivering viewers' quality programming on news and information, finance, home and world events, entertainment, cultural, sports and more.

	HZTV Hwazan TV is a Buddhist platform of a new century. The establishment of Hwazan TV is to accomplish Ven. Master Chin-Kung's ideal and detached thoughts and it uses technology such as satellite and internet to preach Buddha dharma. The mission of Hwazan TV is to spread peace throughout the world.

	UCTV UCTV is a Chinese language Buddhist channel from Taiwan aimed at spreading the teachings of Buddha to the rest of the world. UCTV programming seeks to inspire today's society with Buddhist teachings, increase quality of life and create a unified peaceful society.

	NETV Founded by the Communication Center of the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan, New Eyes Television(NETV) is dedicated to spread the words of Christianity and to serve the public interest to expresses strong care for the common people.

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3.6.08

Always double check the government!

So I just got my package back from the Chinese Consulate in Texas.

They were unable to process the certification!

Why? Because I did not double-check the State Department of the State of Texas who in their certification, put the wrong county name and county clerk. Since they did not match, the Chinese Consulate could not take certify the documents.

Thankfully the State of Texas was very apologetic and is sending out a new certification for free without making me send them the certified copies of my divorce papers again.

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Call internationally to or from China for the cost of a local call or FREE!

Sine you need to be calling your fiancée in China, I thought I would add information about the service I use ti make it as cheap as calling a local phone number from the convenience of my mobile phone!

No computers, downloads, or phone cards necessary. Just dial and talk internationally and pay local rates! How does it work? You give us the phone number of a friend in another country, and we give you a local number for them. Save this number on your mobile so you can call your friend whenever you want at the local rate. And the best thing is this: If they call you back from the virtual local number you called from, the call will actually be free for you! This works to and from almost any country in the world!

2.6.08

Step Four: Documents your lawyer will need for a K-1 or K-3 Visa for your spouse

1. FORMS NEEDED:

The forms you will need are:

2 (4 for K-3) Copies of you and your spouse's (and any foreign children) birth certificate, both front and back
2 Copies of any naturalization papers (If Applicable)
2 Copies of marriage certificate
2 Copies of you and your spouse's divorce/death decree(s) ( If Applicable)
2 passport sized pictures for you and spouse(Specifications attached)
3-5 Pictures of you together with place and date written on back on photostock paper and regular photo size
Any evidence of relationship (10-25 pictures, e-mails, etc)

The forms they will need original signatures and hard copies from you are:

I129F
130
325A
G28

The forms they will need original signatures and hard copies from your spouse are:

325A

2. TRANSLATION INFORMATION:

Please Note:

All documents must be translated. Please have his/her documents translated. He/she can have a friend translate, that person should simply type out the translated text, then add at the bottom:

I certify that I am competent to translate from the (language of document) to English and that the above is a correct and true translation to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signed: (Translators full name)

Date:______________________

30.5.08

Step Three: Information your lawyer will need for a K-1 or K-3 Visa for your spouse

Your lawyer will need the following information in order to complete your forms for either a K-1 or a K-3 Visa for your fiancée or spouse:

FOR YOU:

Your father's full name, date of birth, city/country of birth, city/country of current residence

Your mother's full MAIDEN name, date of birth, city/country of birth, city/country of current residence

Have you ever been married? If so, they will need the following info on your ex:
- FULL MAIDEN NAME
- DATE OF BIRTH
- DATE/PLACE OF MARRIAGE
- DATE/PLACE OF TERMINATION OF MARRIAGE

Residence history for the last five years. Please include complete addresses as well as month/year that you moved in and month/year that you moved out.

Work history for the last five years. Please include the company name, complete addresses, job titles as well as month/year to month/year employed.

A new form (I-129F) was released on June 16, 2006 in compliance with IMBRA. Because of this, they will need you to answer the following questions:

Did you meet your fiancée or spouse through the services of an international marriage broker? If yes, please provide the name and address of the broker.

Have you ever been convicted by a court of law (criminal or civil) or court martialed by a military tribunal for any crime? If so, please briefly describe

FOR YOUR FIANCEE/SPOUSE:

Her father's full name, date of birth, city/country of birth, city/country of current residence

Her mother's full MAIDEN name, date of birth, city/country of birth, city/country of current residence

Has she ever been married? If so, they will need the following info on her ex:
- FULL (MAIDEN) NAME
- DATE OF BIRTH
- DATE/PLACE OF MARRIAGE
- DATE/PLACE OF TERMINATION OF MARRIAGE

His/her residence history for the last five years. Please include complete addresses as well as month/year that you moved in and month/year that he/she moved out.

His/her work history for the last five years. Please include the company name, complete addresses, job titles as well as month/year to month/year employed

Date of birth

City/country of birth

23.5.08

Warning! Documents May Need To Go To Different Consulates!

Today I received my documents back from the Chinese Consulate in China. Since I live in Colorado, that is where I was told to send them. HOWEVER, I was divorced in Texas, so I now find out I must send my certified divorce decree, which was authenticated by the State of Texas Department of State to the Chinese Consulate in Houston. It makes perfect sense in hindsight, that you send the documents to be certified by the Chinese Consulate that has jurisdiction over the document's origins, but this was not clearly stated on the website. To find the consulate for your documents, be sure to visit http://houston.china-consulate.org/eng/vp/t53292.htm.

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17.4.08

Step Two: Affadavit of Single Status

The applicant who will go to China for marriage registration shall apply for a single/non-marital status certificate.

How to apply

An Affidavit of Single Status signed before a notary public.
Certified by the clerk of Court of the County in which the document is commissioned if applicable. It may be omitted if the authority in item 3 will certify directly to the notary.
Certified by the Secretary of the State in which the document is executed.
Certified by the relevant Consulate General. You must apply to the correct Consulate General which holds consular jurisdiction over your area of residence.

You may come to the relevant Embassy or Consulate Generals for application, or entrust a representative to apply for you. No appointment is required.
Mailed applications are also acceptable. Make sure you read the Mail Application Instructions.

Documents to be included with applications:

One Authentication Application Form (G1) .
The above-mentioned Affidavit of Single Status, and a photocopy of the paper where the notary public and certification officer signs and stamps.

Fees and processing time

The authentication fee of $20 is payable by Money Order, Cashier's Check, Company Check or Cash.
Personal checks are not acceptable. Please make the check payable to Chinese Consulate in Chicago.
For mail service, an additional 5 dollars PER PACKAGE for handling will be charged. Make sure you read Mail Application Instructions.
The regular processing time is 5 working days. For express service, additional fees of $30 for 1 working day processing, or $20 for 2-3 working days processing will be charged.

Additional information

The divorced or the widowed shall have the divorce certificate or death certificate of the ex-spouse be certified/authenticated together with the Affidavit of Single Status.
The divorced whose ex-spouse is a Chinese citizen, and who hold the divorce decree executed by the US court, shall apply to the Chinese court for the acknowledgement of the divorce decree.
According to the Marriage Law of the People's Republic of China, the minimum marriageability age is 22 for men and 20 for women.

AFFIDAVIT OF SINGLE STATUS

On this date of _________________, I, (name of affiant) ,

residing at (street and number) (city) (state) (zip code)

BEING DULY SWORN DEPOSE AND SAY:

I was born on (date) at (city) (country)

I am a (country) citizen. My passport number is

I am a (current occupation) . I am employed by (company name and address)

I am currently single, have never been married (or was divorced/widowed on (date) and have never been remarried since that date).

Signature of the Affiant: _______________________________

Name in Print:________________________________________

(For the Notary Public)

Subscribed and sworn to before me by (name of affiant) on this____day of ________________.

Step One: The Engagement

So getting engaged in China is a little different than in the West. For one, the lady picks the ring. Secondly, you go to a dinner, that you are paying for, with all her family members and ask her parents for permission to marry their daughter. Then the ring traditionally goes on the middle finger rather than what we call the ring finger in America.

Note: It is most auspicious to buy the ring in the morning, the morning of the engagement, and you will have to consult someone for an auspicious day, possibly a professional matchmaker or a fortune teller.

And that is the easy part! (HA!) then comes all the paperwork. I am currently in the process of doing this paperwork and will report on it in hopes to make a guide for others going through this process in the future.

1.4.08

A Chinese Girl's Heart: Tread Softly

Stolen from http://laowaiink.blogspot.com/2008/04/chinese-girls-heart-tread-softy.html with permission.

Of course this title is misleading. There are tons of Chinese girls that are as much players as the guys and break hearts without a second thought. However, at least in my experience, most Chinese girls are very affectionate and are eager, sometimes too eager, to give their love to any man that is sweet and kind to them, especially when they are young.

For the majority of Chinese girls, there is no such thing as a casual relationship. A Chinese girl usually interprets any intimate behavior, such as gifts, romantic messages, sex, etc., as indications of long-term relationship potential, and the fact of the matter is that most Chinese girls are looking for a man to take care of them and they are quick to latch on to such possibilities. I don't mean this in a condescending or diminutive way; I'm just stating my observations after years of field research :-). Chinese girls are extremely affectionate and usually very loyal, because their man is providing them with stability and security. In return she gives her affection, her body, and her fidelity. Whether this is "love" is another discussion, but it is this "emotional transaction" that leads to so many broken hearts among Chinese girls.

Everyone has fanciful illusions of fairy tale love stories but of course reality is a harsh teacher. A man can throw out words and money and attention willy-nilly but a girl's affection is her precious possession, and when it is tossed aside after being used up, it can be devastating. Chinese girls are very naive about love and romance, in spite of it being largely absent from Chinese culture. Yet a heart is a heart, and love is an incredible treasure, and when it is placed in the hands of someone who recognizes just how special it is, that heart will sing. But the sad truth is, far too many hearts grow cold and dim as the beautiful dream withers and dies, leaving a life that is biologically satisfied but lacking any real purpose.

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