Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Asia: East and Pacific	Blue	Hi all: Is blue a good thing or bad? The blue slip looks generic and all intructions are translated to Vietnamese except for one paragraph re: timeline of relationship is not translated to Vietnamese, why? They ask for 1)timeline of relationship in detailed story and 2) proof of purchase of airline tickets--paid by cash or credit card? I compared mine and my friend who was interviewd by the same CO, we both got same instructions. Anyone out there has any expirences re: blue slip, please help/share. Gracias!	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-01-27 13:33:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Called 3/19/08, Found Out Interview is on 4/1/08	Hi Phuong: Wishing you and your fiancee good luck with interview on 4/1 Think PINK!!!	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-03-22 18:03:00
Asia: East and Pacific	I129F Filer, Wedding Reception & Pictures Taken Before Interview	Thank you Phuong, this will clear up any confusions out there.	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-03-26 10:52:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Airfares to VN	QUOTE (Kevin&Loan @ Mar 27 2008, 07:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just went 3 weeks ago and it was $1250 inclusive of visa from Houston to Saigon via Eva. However, it is $1550 for July. I paid over 6K for tickets for myself, my wife, my kid and mother this coming trip in July ... Ouch ... It really hurts. $1550 is too high- rip-off:o That's even much higher than the Vietnamese Tet season. The most I heard for Tet was $1400 round trip. $1250 seems right about what I paid too around this time.	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-03-27 10:46:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Airfares to VN	Hi Peter: You paid $962 for EVA Air round trip tickets? Was the visa fee included in that amount too or U had to pay separate? If separate, how much was the visa fee? QUOTE (PeterFB @ Mar 26 2008, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have found booking your flight 30 days in advance, staying between 10 days and 22 days, flying out on Wednesday or Thursday have been the cheapest flights. However I have flown different airlines for each trip, because of price. Trip 1-United, trip 2-EVA and trip 3-China Airlines each had the cheapest price for each of my trips. I have to say I liked EVA the best so far in the Economy class because their planes are newer (777) than United (I flew on 474-400 that were old), China Airlines had both new and old 474s. The old 474 don't have the entertainment centers. The 474 that Thi and I flew back on was so old that the window seats still had ash trays........ I paid $861(15 days), $962 (17 days), $1068 (10 days) for each round trip ticket LAX to Saigon (one stop on EVA, China Airlines, two stops on United). I found my tickets online, EVA was cheapest thru Expedia, the others I booked their website. I found cheaper flight on Phippine Airlines but the flight times were longer. All my flight were in the 16 hours time (Ex United which had a flight delay in Hong Kong for 6 hours due to mechanical problems, they gave me a $100 voucher for domestic travel for my time) Also always use flexible times when looking for a flght. I found that the same flight one day eariler or later would be as much as $300 more. Most systems will give a 3-5 day either way (departing and arriving) grid so you can see the cheapest flight without having to research every combination of days. Peter and Thi I-129F Sent : 2007-05-26 I-129F NOA1 : 2007-06-11 I-129F RFE(s) : RFE Reply(s) : I-129F NOA2 : 2007-10-26 Touched: 2007-11-02 NVC Recieved: 2007-11-16 Consulate recieved ?????? Packet 3 sent 2007-12-11 Packet 3 received 2007-12-24 Packet 3 returned 2007-12-28 Packet 4 sent 2008-1-14 Email Reply with Interview Date 2008-1-23 Interview Date 2008-2-27 Passed Interview 2008-02-27 Visa Pick Up Date 2008-3-05 Received Visa 2008-2-29 (called to pick up earlier) POE 2008-3-05 Los Angeles	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-03-26 23:28:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Airfares to VN	Round trip from Albuquerque, NM to Saigon: $1260 Eva Air. (taxes and visa fees included). Prices might go up in May due to more travelers going that month, they say maybe $100 more	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-03-26 22:37:00
Asia: East and Pacific	After 53 days in AP, finally got the pink!	Congrats Guy&Hoa! I know it's a personal ? but have to ask, how much did the lawyer (Marc) charge you? Share the wealth	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-03-26 23:17:00
Asia: East and Pacific	WOOOHOOO!!! She got Pink!!!	Congrats! When will she pick up the Visa?	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-03-31 21:43:00
Asia: East and Pacific	single cert	Hola mbv: Yes, you can write the same thing as you wrote on #18. This time write as many details as you can, same story but more details; they want as many details as possible. For me, I only wrote one paragraph on #18 when I first submitted I-129F, then I got a BLUE asking for timeline. I then wrote 2 pages - typed and 5 pages - hand-written, both were notarized and turned in to CO. CO OK'ed it and PINK slip Good luck! QUOTE (mbv @ Mar 20 2008, 11:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> dam it, fiance just went to her interview and got the blue slip we need more evidence and a notorize statement of how we met? evidence is no problem, but im just worried about the statement. do u guys think i can write the same thing i wrote for the I129f question 18? and do i have to sign it? if there is an example on the forum can u guys link me thanks for your help! QUOTE (mbv @ Mar 10 2008, 12:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i read on here that the consulate in ho chi minh city vn are asking for a single certificate now? in the packet 4 (or whatever its called it) it did not mention anything about this? so do i need it? and where can i get one in texas? my fiance has her interview in 2weeks and i'm so freaking out already! thanks for your help!	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-03-21 23:15:00
Asia: East and Pacific	I-94 ?	Applied for SS card today, the worker kept insisting that my fiancee needed the EAD in order to process the application. She went on to another co-worker and he told me the same answer, then another lady came by and said K1 doesn't need EAD to apply for SS #. Hope they know what they're doing and not turning ppl away with wrong info Anyway it's been processed and will arrive in ~ 2 wks.	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-05-23 19:32:00
Asia: East and Pacific	I-94 ?	Thanks KC and Peter! You're the best	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-05-21 17:30:00
Asia: East and Pacific	I-94 ?	Hello: My fiancee arrived at LAX on 5/19/08; we filled out I-94 both parts arrival and departure on the form, but the officer only gave back the departure part stamped and stappled it in the passport. So how do we find out her Alien # and do we need this # to apply for SS card? How long is the wait to apply for SSN from date of arrival into the U.S using K1 visa? Any help would be appriciated!	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-05-21 00:37:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Officially Married!	QUOTE (visao @ May 30 2008, 04:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi all: Just an FYI that we were officially married by a Metropolitan Court Judge today May 30th, 08. The ceremony was done by the Judge and it took about 10 mins, then we went to the City Hall to have the marriage license/certificate recorded and it was given back to us on the same day ($25 fee for marriage license) Now we just need the vaccination supplement I-693A to be submited w/ the AoS. The SSN has not arrived in the mail yet. Looks like this AoS process is going smoothly:) SSN came in the mail today: 06/02/08. Applied on 05/23/08.	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-06-02 14:58:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Officially Married!	QUOTE (Jack & Xuan @ May 30 2008, 05:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations on you marriage. Did you both have to have a SSN to get the marriage licenses and then get married or was there another form that you had. I notice that you said the SSN card had not come yet. Hi: The U.S citizen needs driver license & SS card + fiancee/fiance only needs passport & I-94 to apply for marriage license, no SSN for fiance(e) needed!	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-05-30 18:31:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Officially Married!	Hi all: Just an FYI that we were officially married by a Metropolitan Court Judge today May 30th, 08. The ceremony was done by the Judge and it took about 10 mins, then we went to the City Hall to have the marriage license/certificate recorded and it was given back to us on the same day ($25 fee for marriage license) Now we just need the vaccination supplement I-693A to be submited w/ the AoS. The SSN has not arrived in the mail yet. Looks like this AoS process is going smoothly:)	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-05-30 17:34:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Pink slip	[quote name='Tyrobe' date='Jun 2 2008, 09:36 PM' post='1892290' Big congrats! I just went with my wife to Cho Ray Hospital to pick up the medical result since I kept her passport with me when I did my tax return. Anyway, we're waiting for our interview on this Thursday. [/quote] Good luck with the interview. Pink Have fun and enjoy Viet Nam	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-06-02 22:46:00
Asia: East and Pacific	15 minutes interviewed	Congrats!	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-06-03 08:50:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Vaccination Supplement	Hola: Got I-693 Medical and Vaccines completed by Civil Surgeon today June 06, 08. He transferred the vaccines my wife had in Vietnam plus he did the TB skin test and blood test as required per the CS. The whole thing cost $125. Was worth it and worry-free RE: medical RFE. Also the AoS and EAD applications were completed and mailed off today to Chicago Lockbox. Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God Bless!	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-06-06 15:08:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Vaccination Supplement	QUOTE (malego77 @ Jun 2 2008, 05:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Is that for the K1 visa? or for AOS? In my country I didn't need any TB test neither in USA for Adjustment of status and was approved. I don't what are the rules about why some countries need to do that It's for AoS. When my wife went to see the CS, he said that she needed TB skin test and blood test plus transfer docs to I-693. Cost $225. I called another CS and was quoted with prices: transfer docs to I693: $20, TB skin test: $15, and blood test: $25. That's a lot of differences from $225. I haven't done it yet, but will go to the one with 20$ for transfer docs and see what else she needed for her Medical/Vaccination.	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-06-02 18:59:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Vaccination Supplement	Hi all: My fiancee had medical exam done in Vietnam, now she needs just a vaccination supplement. We went to a civil Dr. and showed her medical record and the Dr. said she needs the TB skin test and blood test to complete the supplement. Cost is $225, is high. I dont know if those tests are what she needed. Need advice how to complete this process. Anyone has done it please help! Thanks!	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-06-02 12:46:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Where are AoS people?	Hola: Just wondering if anyone has filed their AoS petitions (I-485) recently. March, April, May? Where are you people? I don't see your profiles being updated or you're still working on it. You know who you are . Just an FYI we sent ours in on June 06, 08. Let's hope for the best and wishing good luck to all	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-06-10 17:15:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Recieved interview date	Good luck w/ the interview! Pray she will get a Pink Slip!	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-06-17 15:43:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Visa Denied	QUOTE (don2008 @ Jun 18 2008, 11:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i had to send a notarized time lime alot, they aksed for it to be hand written too. after that we did ok. also she didnt need a translator, the officer could speak VN to her, but my fiancee can speak english. can your fiancee speak english? they probaly thought it was a little weird that she already had a timelime prepard before the interview. did you try calling the consulate? you can call them and ask them for info on it if you have the case number. i got some helpful tips when i called after our first green slip.the lady i talked to told me to make sure i write the letter by hand and to take my time before sending it them. she stressed taking time. oh btw what color slip did she get? Yes, the translator told my fiancee, now wife, that for me to take time and write the timeline in hand-writing. We submitted both typing and hand-writing timeline and were notarized. After that we're OK with a Pink slip. The Vietnamese translator was nice. Thank you.	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-06-19 10:26:00
Asia: East and Pacific	We got pink! (June 5th, 2008)	QUOTE (WideAwakeInTheUSA @ Jun 5 2008, 10:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (visao @ Jun 5 2008, 10:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congrats! What is CR-1? The CR-1 (less than 2 years married)/IR-1(more than 2 years married) Visa is an option that married couples have. It looks like you are doing a K-1, so it isn't an option for you. It is essentially the best Visa you can get since it permits work immediately upon arrival. There is no Adjustment of Status (AOS). Gracias for info! Marriage License in Viet Nam is a hassle dealing w/ the Gov. It's easier in the U.S. K-1 is fine w/ me.	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-06-06 16:42:00
Asia: East and Pacific	We got pink! (June 5th, 2008)	Congrats! What is CR-1?	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-06-05 09:19:00
Asia: East and Pacific	AOS Timeline	QUOTE (Haonie @ Jul 3 2008, 06:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just want to ask you all, Do you know how long I will wait for the reciept of I-485?. I sent it to Chicago last week. Just want to make sure that my package didn't get lost. Plus, I check my bank account, I didn't see money withdraw at all. Thanks all, Haonie June 06: Sent AOS June 08: Rec'd in Chicago June 13: Check cashed June 16: Rec'd NOA dated June 12	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-07-04 18:30:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Visa canceled	QUOTE (J & Q @ Jun 30 2008, 07:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Rodney n. @ Jun 30 2008, 09:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This is pretty disturbing that they seem to have a bias if anyone is introduced by a relative. most of my friends who are married were introduced by family members. anyone know the overall approval rates at the HCMC consulate? wold be interesting to know. Rodney Rodney, It looks like most of the people on here received their Visa's. There were a few that received blue slips but once they submitted the documents a pink slip was issued. That is those who reported back anyway. I don't know how many were denied and never posted a thread. My 1st blue slip asking for: timeline & proof or airline purchase>>>then got a green slip asking for both parents's birth certs & how I migrated to U.S under which program>>>then Pink slip!	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-06-30 18:53:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Interview on Jul, 9	QUOTE (Huanyen @ Jul 11 2008, 01:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I realized that my wife does not have any relatives living in the US Then when asked by CO, tell them NO. My wife was asked this ? twice during the interview; she answered NO the first time, then the CO asked again, still NO answer replied. It was accepted; therefore no list of relatives listed under her 1st blue slip.	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-07-11 09:44:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Interview today......	Good luck! She will pass	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-07-08 16:34:00
Asia: East and Pacific	add name to house title	QUOTE (visao @ Jun 16 2008, 10:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi all: Would like to know how to add my wife's name to the house title (deed). Do I go to Title company or County Office? How much are fees? House is paid-off. Thanks for any advice/info- Do I really need to add my wife's name to house title or deed to show USCIS as proof of joint ownership in case for AOS interview or remove conditions interview? Or are other proofs like joint bank accounts, car title, ultilities, cable bill, ect. enough for evidences? Has anyone ever done this? Please share any info/your experiences re: this topic. Thanks-	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-06-17 22:54:00
Asia: East and Pacific	add name to house title	Hi Tyrobe: Yes, she's here and has SSN. I heard you could go to County Office to get it done and it's cheaper? Is true or not? The cost to go to Title company is high. I need to call around and ask for prices. Thanks-	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-06-16 12:24:00
Asia: East and Pacific	add name to house title	Hi all: Would like to know how to add my wife's name to the house title (deed). Do I go to Title company or County Office? How much are fees? House is paid-off. Thanks for any advice/info-	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-06-16 11:15:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Really upset now, can anyone help?	QUOTE (WideAwakeInTheUSA @ Jul 21 2008, 10:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Haole @ Jul 22 2008, 12:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Rodney n. @ Jul 21 2008, 06:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> making one trip was a problem i think and i planned another for her interview, but we had another manager go on maternity leave so i couldnt go. rodney LOTS of people get by with only one trip. I didn't first time around but second time I made a point of doing more than one trip. No problems with the second immigration process but I had tons more pictures and evidence. This is HCMC, not Manila. Some get by with only one trip to Viet Nam, but they appear to be few and far between. I'm actually amazed when a couple make it through with only one trip there. We passed K-1 interview with only one trip & no engagement party. Thanks God	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-07-22 13:47:00
Asia: East and Pacific	point of entry question	Yes! We went thru LAX. Did you hire ME to get the pink slip or you tried on your own?	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-08-19 16:58:00
Asia: East and Pacific	***I-485 Approved***	QUOTE (Melrose Plant @ Sep 23 2008, 04:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations on the green card, and also congratulations on getting your wife to drive so soon! Thank you She went to driving school for 5 days = $325 (including written test, road test, and private lessons--one hour each day) plus I taught her a little bit. She's still nervous and needs more practice on the road I just wanted her to have the license and get that out of the way God Bless to your AoS petition	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-09-23 10:28:00
Asia: East and Pacific	***I-485 Approved***	**********Received Green Card in the mail today. Resident since 09/15/08. Card expires 09/15/10.**********	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-09-22 14:00:00
Asia: East and Pacific	***I-485 Approved***	Thanks all for your congrats my lovely VJ familia	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-09-19 17:03:00
Asia: East and Pacific	***I-485 Approved***	QUOTE (Guy&Hoa @ Sep 19 2008, 02:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey Visao, lucky you!!....all the best...and does your VN wife enjoy the green chile there in NM? I took my wife there in August and she liked the refried beans and cheese.... anyway, we have to get an interview for us in October and bring redundant copies of all paperwork to the interview...but in the end , I feel confident she'll get her green card... All the best.. -Guy&Hoa Yes My wife is from Hue and she eats very spicy food like "Bun Bo Hue" Good luck w/ the interview - You can do it - Don't worry - Be Happy. We're very happy w/ GC without interview. Must be nice	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-09-19 17:00:00
Asia: East and Pacific	***I-485 Approved***	Hola my VJ familia: I'm so happy to report that my GC has been approved without an interview and RFE's. Thank God I did not get any RFE's--I was just using my assets alone to cover my I-864 and did not need a co-sponsor Thanks all and God Bless to all of us Today I've rec'd this email from CRIS: *** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL *** The last processing action taken on your case Receipt Number: MSCXXXXXXXXXX Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS Current Status: Card production ordered. On September 16, 2008, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register. If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283. *Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message. Sincerely, The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-09-16 13:40:00
Asia: East and Pacific	AOS Interview experience	Congratulations!	visao	Male	Vietnam	2008-10-04 10:51:00