Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Asia: East and Pacific	Where are the Cambodians?	Happily married to a wonderful Cambodian. We have been through the process and are waiting to apply for 10 year card in November. Cambodians have been mixed in with the Thai on Sawadee thread because until Feb we have had to go to Bangkok to get our visas. I haven't heard from anyone who has gone through Phnom Penh yet. I would be nice to find out if it working out. Sam and Mariya	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2007-03-02 10:51:00
Asia: East and Pacific	How long time for Vaccinations in BKK?	if your fiancee has had her vaccinations and has a record she should take them with her to the medical. My wife got her vaccinations at the same time as her medical. Some require a booster shot one month later so getting it done sooner would be better. that way she can get her booster before she comes. she will need all her shots done before AOS. Be sure to have her get a copy of the I-693 from the doctor she will need it for AOS.	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2007-03-22 09:19:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Cambodian VJ Thread	Bubbletea: Get everything together that you need to send and send it Fedex. It will cost you around $52 for 1 pound. Put it all in order so your fiance will not have to do it. Fedex took me around five days to get it to my fiance but it is better than the post. Good luck. sam	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2008-11-18 21:39:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Cambodian VJ Thread	Navy. what part of Ca are you from. We are in Crescent City. Just wondering. My wife is the only Cambodian in our town. Did you track your case via DHL? to see when it got to the embassy. If you know the date it was sent you can find out what day it arrived there. Once you find that out you can figure how long for them to enter it in their system then send your checklist. I don't know for sure about Phnom Penh but this is what we did in Bangkok. I know if you wait for the packet 3 to come then send it from the states it will take forever. Sam	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2008-02-02 13:46:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Cambodian VJ Thread	Boy am I glad we got our K1 processed in Bangkok. Sound like the process has went to hell since they switched to Phnom Penh	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2007-09-18 19:30:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Cambodian VJ Thread	I took gifts for the family and few clothes for me (you can buy then there) that way I had empty suitcases to put my wife things in for the return. Surprising how much you can stuff in four suitcases. She had everything she owned and we still had room. Buy her suitcases there. Is anyone willing to bring me back a Canatech Khmer to English electronic dictionary. I will pay all costs. Sam	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2007-06-24 09:42:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Cambodian VJ Thread	We want to bring my MIL here for a visit. We cannot find anyone who has interviewed. Does anyone know anyone who has interviewed in Phnom Penh. I want to know what the interview consists of and what documents were asked for. She is afraid to try right now.	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2007-06-01 09:29:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Cambodian VJ Thread	Cambodian K-1 Packet 3's always go to the petitioner. Don't ask me why. That is why you download them and have the applicant fill them out or you fill them out ahead of time and send them to her. It is much faster then wait until it finally gets here via snail mail. Once I found out the embassy (BKK) had her petition We waited 3 days then sent in the checklist and the other things they asked for. We had our interview date before I received packet 3.	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2007-05-28 12:35:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Cambodian VJ Thread	Hello everyone; My wife wants to buy a Canatech Khmer/English electronic dictionary. We are having trouble finding one here. We tried to buy one while we were in Phnom Penh in December, but everyone was out of stock. (seems to be very popular). Does anyone know if we can get one here. Also I was wondering if anyone was going to Phnom Penh and could bring one back for us. Her aunt could buy it. We would have it shipped but the cost is high and not guaranteed that it would get here. Any ideas that you might have would help. Thanks Sam	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2007-05-20 09:47:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Cambodian VJ Thread	Hello everyone: I am married to a cambodian woman. We live in Northern Calif. We interviewed in Bangkok Oct of 05. K1 was very smooth and only took 5 months. We will apply for her 10 year card in November. We traveled to Cambodia in November and spent a month there visiting family. (cooler in Nov.) My wife lived in Phnom Penh when I met her but is originally from Samrong Village, Mukda Commune, Sray Rieng Province.	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2007-05-03 08:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Does Social Security Disability Income count toward satisfying Poverty Guideline Income Guidelines?	I used it. no problem	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2006-07-18 23:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Could I send Package3 to consulate if I've never received one	Did you track your application from NVC to Phnom Penh to make sure they received it. If they have received it then you might send in your checklist. I sent in my checklist 4 days after they received my case. It saved a lot of time. It will take at least three weeks for the packet 3 to get to you by snail mail. Be sure to have all your forms filled out and ready to take with you to the interview	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2008-01-29 12:25:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	is my fingerprinting letter lost (California)? 1 month passed since NOA1	We got our biometrics appointment a week after receiving the NOA-1	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2007-12-29 09:59:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	USPS Track & Confirm	USPS finally found the package and are forwarding to Laguna Niguel. Where it was I don't know, but I raised hell with them for three days until they found it. Now to wait for the check to be cashed.	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2008-12-10 22:00:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	USPS Track & Confirm	I emailed the USPS and actually got a reply. It tells me that the USPS does not track certified mail. So I emailed back and asked if they do not why do they give you a tracking number and tell you that you can track it on their website? They also said they have no record of my letter and can do nothing for me until they do. I have the tracking number which means nothing to them because no one bothered to enter it into the system. I don't know what to do, resend the N-400 which means copying around 30 pages again, canceling the check, getting two more photos ($16). I am going to wait one more day. I keep checking my bank account to see if they have cashed the check. I hate to send another and they end up with two applications. Oh what to do?	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2008-12-09 11:45:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	USPS Track & Confirm	I mailed it priority Mail with a tracking number. I did not ask for a signature. You would think that after 8 days they could have it tracked for me. The check will be cashed before I get confirmation of delivery.	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2008-12-08 17:56:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	USPS Track & Confirm	I just want to vent a little. I sent my wife's N-400 Application off Dec. 1st via USPS certified mail. It only has to go from Northern Ca. to Laguna niguel, Ca. So far it is not in the USPS system (Dec 8th). I called and after listening to recordings for 20 minutes I finally got a real person. Gave her the tracking number and and she has no idea where my mail is. She says every person who touches the package is supposed to scan it, so I figured at least 4 people have screwed up so far. She says there is no problem just wait a few more days and if it doesn't track try to get back to them. What a cluster the postal service is. Oh how I wish I would have sent it Fedex.	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2008-12-08 14:44:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	check cashing	I don't know how long it takes but I am getting tired of checking my bank account to see if the check is cashed. Its been 12 days now since I mailed off our package and nothing to report that is good. Check the October and November applications to see the average time from mailing to cashed check. It will give you an idea how long it takes.	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2008-12-12 08:35:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N-400/For all people who having mail delivery or check issue	Knowing the USCIS they will be lost in never never land for months. This could add weeks to our applications. This could explain why the post office can not find our packages. Time to sit back and chill. It will happen sooner or later.	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2008-12-17 11:46:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Citizenship oath	Just a question concerning the interview and the oath in San Francisco. We live an 8 hour drive from SF (about as far as you can get and still be in Ca.) and I am wondering if anyone has had the interview and the oath on the same day in SF. I know others do it but have not heard about it happening in SF. I hate the thought of two 16 hour trips to SF, the second just to take the oath. Between hotel, food and gas about $400 per trip.	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2008-12-31 14:25:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Documents that I submitted is enough?	you are fine. You can take more to the interview if you want.	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2009-01-07 17:56:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Flash Cards for Civics Test	Come on Jim tell her to just get it over with. Just think no more USCIS when you are done	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2009-01-13 18:50:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Hotel & Parking San Francisco N-400	broma25 I did google it and found where to park. Thanks johndecka	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2009-02-08 16:45:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Hotel & Parking San Francisco N-400	We will be going to San Fran for wife's interview March 20. It is a 7 hour trip and we have a 9:30 am appointment so we will have to stay overnight on the 19th. I would like any info on the parking at the federal building. Also looking for a hotel that is close and fairly cheap with free parking. Thanks for your help Sam	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2009-02-08 14:38:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	San Francisco oath ceremony	My wife has her interview Friday March 20th in SF. Just wondering if they have oath ceremony the same day. I heard they have some of the oath ceremonies in Oakland. We are traveling 400 miles to get there and have to spend the night. Just don't want to make that trip twice. We lose two days work and it costs us around $300 to make the trip. Thanks for any help you can give us. Sam	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2009-03-14 10:08:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Interview	If you have your 2008 tax returns take them. They asked for ours. We had not filed when we sent the application. Also good to have your spouse with you. They came out and talked to me and took copies of my ID. Good luck to you Broma25. It will be a piece of cake.	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2009-04-06 10:32:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Passport Card/Passport Book	Congrats broma We have SS all taken care of and we are just waiting for Mariya's passport and certificate to come . They have cashed the check so we think it will come this week. I am kind of lost not looking for something to come in the mail everyday.	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2009-05-25 09:10:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N-400 December filers	Just got home from Oakland. 951 new citizens from 94 countries today. It was easy we parked right across the street from the Paramount Theater and waited until they opened the doors. It was raining so we stayed dry. It stormed all the way to Oakland. Wind was blowing 50 mph so the ride was fun. Mariya is already calling her family in Cambodia. good luck and a speedy finish to those who are still waiting. God Bless Sam and Mariya	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2009-05-05 19:44:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N-400 December filers	We are leaving early tomorrow and will be back late Tues. Will let you know how it went then. I am sure that rilian will have you all updated before we leave Oakland. We are looking forward to getting this last step behind us. Maybe we will have a USCIS paper burning party when we get home.	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2009-05-03 22:32:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N-400 December filers	We got a room at the Hampton Inn right on San Francisco Bay in Oakland for the 4th of May. Too long of drive for just one day (400 miles). Mariya works for Hampton Inns so we got the room for $31. Our ceremony is at 9:15 on the fifth of May in the Paramount Theater. Congrats to everyone on their oath dates. Just think we will be all done with USCIS. What will we do to fill the void. PARTY?	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2009-04-16 18:46:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N-400 December filers	I can't figure out the format so just add my oath date. Cinco De Mayo	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2009-04-15 16:36:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N-400 December filers	Congrats Stella08: that means that rilian and I are not far behind you. I have a feeling that we will get our letter tomorrow. Seven interviews, boy is this thread going to be busy next week. Good luck to all who have their interviews next week.	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2009-04-03 20:47:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N-400 December filers	Stella08 I think they have a quota on how many they can get in the Paramount Theater in Oakland	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2009-04-03 12:46:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N-400 December filers	rilian Thanks for that info. We have not received anything yet. Do you know a good place to park and maybe ride bart to the Paramount. We are coming in from the north. We will have to get a motel and stay the night before the ceremony. My wife works for Hampton Inns and we are trying to get her boss to get us a room at the Hampton by the Oakland airport. He can get it for $29 with employee discount. Maybe the letter will come today. Usually the letter seems to come on Saturday.	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2009-04-03 12:44:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N-400 December filers	Mariya passed her interview today with no problem. We were in at 9:07 and out at 10:35 am Ours was about the same as rilian described, except for one thing the IO came out to the waiting room and asked me for my ID. She took it and made a copy then came out and said we passed. I have never heard of them taking the husbands ID to copy. Now the only thing left is another 8 hour trip to Oakland for the oath ceremony. We are very happy and very tired. It was a long two days.	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2009-03-20 21:13:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N-400 December filers	Congrats Stella. Good on you. Now we need to hear from Maimai tomorrow. We are going to SF thur morning and spending the night in SF. It is too far to drive and make it in time for the interview. Our interview is 9:30 Friday morning.	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2009-03-17 20:46:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N-400 December filers	Only two to go and we will have everyone's interview date. This week is a big week. Four interviews this week. Stella08 I believe you are next. Tomorrow is your big day Good luck to you I know you will have no trouble at all.	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2009-03-16 09:41:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N-400 December filers	anyone else waiting to hear from blessing2us and jackjack. Can not wait to hear all the details. Good luck to both of you.	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2009-03-12 12:58:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N-400 December filers	Congratulations Ptrober!!!! This makes me feel confident that our interview will go smoothly next week. I can not wait to get this over with.	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2009-03-10 15:56:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N-400 December filers	good luck ptrober. We are all watching to see how it goes. Bring us some good news today.	samsbs	Not Telling	Cambodia	2009-03-09 09:33:00