biggish data

in some cases additional info submitted has caused additional delays... much like getting put to the end of the line all over again...

Agreed to that..That why I suggested the walk-in as another option. Each case is diff and only the petition knows what the best course to proceed with the lowest risks

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2011-09-22 14:48:00

hi all,

I wrote to Congressman but so far no response...I contacted HCMC via e-mail about the status of the case and if I could setup an appointment with the CO, etc.. The replied e-mail said the case is still under review, and there is a time 4pm-5pm every Tues & Wed that a staff member could answer questions from US petitioners only (status of case, submit documents, etc..but no meeting or interview).

Is it a good idea to submit additional and new pictures or proofs to my case? Please advise. Thanks.

You will just have to wait it out when dealing with the Consulate in Saigon.
Another advise is to fly back to visit your SO and go in the Consulate at the time you mentioned above to make an inquiry in person and bring any additional stuffs you may want to show..that may get you the immediately answer you are seeking. It worked in lots of cases before, but like everything..it's not a 100%.

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2011-09-22 14:15:00

hi all, these are only the pictures we submitted when submitting Timeline, 10-yrs Residence, and Ex-Spouse (not anything or evidence submitted before the Interview). Anyone experienced similar situation? Thanks.

That's right, those pics you submitted with the 129F before the interview won't be return to you when they give you the approval.

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2011-08-25 11:38:00

more info: she got back all pictures she submitted (the Timeline Report referred to different occasions and these pictures were proofs for them, i.e. Thailand Trip, Wedding, Honeymoon in Ha Noi, getaway trip to Vung Tau, and others). She did not receive anything else.

Thanks for your advice, and everyone has a good day!

If they returned all the pictures then that could be a good sign..be patient and hopefully they will follow up with some good news..good lucks to you guys!!

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2011-08-24 12:42:00

just got the call

Been busy with the baby and haven't been on VJ in awhile, but got your news through the email..Congrats James!!! :dance:

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2012-07-05 14:44:00

We made it

Well deserved..so happy for you James

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2012-08-11 13:32:00

FRE requesting Marriage Certificate for me and my fiance

I was thinking that if we got to the consulate in HCMC that that wedding party would not be a problem but from the latest comments I am suspecting that I am wrong about that. If we need to start over and file for a CR1 it would be better to start now than get all the way to the interview and then start over.

Hey Tim..for now go with Plan A like you proposed and provide all the docs to satisfy the RFE for USCIS. IMO..hopefully it should be fine.
At the Consulate stage, the 'wedding' photos should not be a significant issue. You will have an opportunity to address it at the interview if it ever comes up. I submitted a stack of wedding banquet photos to show both families participation. The CO went through it in front of me and included it in the file. We have no problem with that issue for our K1 case.
Don't stress out too much..One thing at the time, don't talk about jumping to CR1 just yet...even if it will work..good lucks!!!

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2012-04-10 10:44:00

"A list of VJ members traveling to Vietnam"
Please post your name and date if you are in, going to, or thinking about traveling to Vietnam...
Please DO NOT post interview dates--leave those for your timeline/signature...

CURRENTLY IN VIETNAM
Mr. Saigon............................Living In Vietnam (HCMC)
Ralph&Hanh..........................Living In Vietnam (HCMC)
Jeromebinh...........................Living in Vietnam (HCMC)
Julian&hien...........................April 28, 2010 - May 22, 2010
Dang Lang Thang..................April 19, 2010 - June 7, 2010

GOING TO VIETNAM
Lambchop4life (Charlie)...........May 10, 2010 - May 29, 2010 - my wife's 27th birthday
Ronnie&Hang.........................May 13, 2010 - June 6, 2010
James & Nicole......................May 21(?), 2010 - May31, 2010

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2010-05-01 01:40:00

A list of VJ member traveling to Vietnam"
Please post your name and date if you are in, going to, or thinking about traveling to Vietnam...
Please DO NOT post interview dates--leave those for your timeline/signature...

CURRENTLY IN VIETNAM
Mr. Saigon..........................................Living In Vietnam (HCMC)
Ralph&Hanh........................................Living In Vietnam (HCMC)
ksoh08..............................................December 5,2009 - March 4, 2010
Huong and Phung...............................December 30, 2009 - January 30, 2010

GOING TO VIETNAM

Ronnie&Hang.....................................January 16, 2010 - February 21, 2010 revised
Matt_Steven......................................January 16, 2010 - February 8, 2010
Icarus...............................................Mid-January 2010 - Mid-March 2010
hniHnitsuJ (aka Loi and Suong)............February 2010 for Tet
b_weeks............................................February 2010 for Tet
Mike n Huong.....................................February 2010 for Tet
Kevin and Tuyen................................Will be going for the interview, Jan-Feb (?)
Greg & Lien.......................................March 30, 2010 - April 30, 2010

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2010-01-12 22:01:00

QUOTE (Dai_Tx @ Nov 25 2009, 06:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Happy Thanks Giving to all in the States. I will leaving Vietnam on Tuesday night. Good bye to Vietnam cause it looks like I won't be returning back for a long time.. My work is wanting me to concentrate on US operations so it looks like I won't be back in Vietnam for a long time....

You're welcome back anytime Dai

Happy Thanksgiving to all and to you esp. in your new home...congrats!!!

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-11-25 22:49:00

Welcome to VN, Scott

Have a great trip...

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-11-25 21:21:00

"A list of VJ member traveling to Vietnam"
Please post your name and date if you are in, going to, or thinking about traveling to Vietnam...
Please DO NOT post interview dates--leave those for your timeline/signature...

CURRENTLY IN VIETNAM
Mr. Saigon..........................................Living In Vietnam
Ralph&Hanh........................................Living In Vietnam
Dai TX................................................October 9, 2009 - December 2, 2009
toantien.............................................November 4, 2009 - ???
wratran.............................................November 14, 2009 - ???
GreenT.............................................November 17, 2009 - December 10, 2009

GOING TO VIETNAM

Ashley and Cuong..............................November 24, 2009 - ???
bn010809..........................................around November 25th
ScottThuy..........................................November 26, 2009 - December 2, 2009
cavoi xanh1.......................................Thanksgiving - Christmas 2009
Matt_Steven......................................January 16, 2010 - February 8, 2010
Icarus...............................................Mid-January 2010 - Mid-March 2010
Ronnie&Hang.....................................January 14, 2010 - February 19, 2010
hniHnitsuJ (aka Loi and Suong)............February 2010 for Tet
b_weeks............................................February 2010 for Tet
Mike n Huong.....................................February 2010 for Tet
Bob-KhaHan.......................................February 2010 for Tet and bring Kha Han to USA
Huong and Phung...............................December 30, 2009 - January 30, 2010
DansJourney......................................November 20, 2009 - December 9, 2009

THINKING ABOUT GOING TO VIETNAM
Kevin and Tuyen................................Christmas or Tet

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-11-24 00:12:00

Hello Linda,
I just got back yesterday 10/27/2009.
Planning to go back again in Jan2010.
Thanks.

Ronnie

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-10-28 18:46:00

Hang in there..it's about 9 months..I know it is frustrating for you..
At this point, you can do another Congressional inquiry..I doublt it will yield any faster progress..but why not!!
Perhaps, wait for a bit more to see if any news and make another trip back to inquire at the Consulate in person..this may give you more weight and significance..just a suggestion!

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2012-02-23 15:56:00

It sounds like better news..my prediction is that they are wrapping up the investigations and about to approve your visa..check to see if your PC, medical, and last interview have not expired. You're almost there!!!

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2012-02-08 02:10:00

Great to hear there is some progress on the case..hope for the good news soon :thumbs:

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2012-02-04 11:58:00

Hey guys. I am in Vietnam now and wanted to give you guys a quick update on my visit to the consulate this week. I spoke to a tall white gwntlemen. The look on this guys face was like he totally did not want to be there at all. He had a soft personality so i saw it as an opportunity to get agressive but no luck. He said they had plenty of evidence that Thu submitted the last couple of months. I told him why it takes so long. I told him that they put me in this situation, not me. He said the same ####### tha oh we cannot take your case out of the queue and it goes first come first serve. He flagged my case so they know i am in vietnam in case they want to speak with me.....yeah right.....basically they are no help at all. Getting angry and yelling will not help because they will not review your entire case on the spot. Like i said, when i go back home i will get my 2 senators and 1 congressman involved more heavily. I will drive to their office personaly. I will fight and fight so hard until i get the pink. I will be back in florida next week. Later guys!

I'm glad you went in on those USC hours, but don't put too much hope that it will work right away. It took me two separate times to come in before they pulled my case file to give me an update. It will show great effort on your part to come in..as it will show later on if Thu ever get another interview..they will likely ask about it as they did ask Hang about both times I came in to talk to them, before giving her the visa approval.
Enjoy your time in VN with her..you have one more week left, hope you did some travel with her and take lots more pictures so perhaps Thu can submit later on. Also, I see that you are almost going on 6 months..be prepare for another Medical if they haven't tell you already. I know it sucks, but at least you won't have to go through sputum tests (TB) like us :hehe:

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2011-12-07 02:10:00

First of all, don't worry about your fiance submitted those "husband & wife" docs..we were in the same situation awhile back and were afraid the same as you are right now..Hang is from the North so in VNese we referred to each other as "Chong" and "Vo" in our communications. The Consulate noticed that in our chat logs, letters in the initial I-129 and also in subsequent documents submitted during AP. The CO did even thumbed through the wedding banquet pictures when I brought it in on those USC hours and did not even questions about the marriage issues...IMO, they probably knows about the VNese traditional cultures well enough to make the appropriate judment and as long as the marriage is only ceremonial and not official, your K1 status is still good.

Being in AP is tough..for those who has being there will know..be strong and supportive of each others. This is the time when not knowing and being far apart create lots of doubt and arguments. Just believe if you're real..you will prevail at the end. When Thu is here with you, doing all the AOS stuffs..you will look back all this with a smile..hang in there & good luck to ya!!!

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2011-11-20 14:58:00

I m remodel my whole walk-in closet

Today interview: PINK!!! Pick up visa 23Nov10. Seating across the street the 2nd time around was much better than last time...

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2010-11-15 23:21:00

Ronnie,
I'll be surprised if they dont ask for another DS230... since its been an entire year+ after the first interview.. does she have to wait for them to schedule it?

Hang came in to turn in the PC. They confirmed that they had received the Medical but didn't ask her any question, just told her to go home and wait. I am prepared a new DS230..anticipating a new interview but don't know when..I guess I have to wait for the interview date before fly back

ps: to make the situation bad..she lost her cell phone in the taxi when she got dropped off at the Consulate.

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2010-10-25 19:48:00

Ronnie,
I'll be surprised if they dont ask for another DS230... since its been an entire year+ after the first interview.. does she have to wait for them to schedule it?

She got the letter and I got the reply email telling her to come in to submit the PC and she will get another interview afterward. I do not know if it is another questions session when she comes in or will be a full scheduled interview at a later date. Hang will come in Monday and will find out..This is really frustrating, they're really dragging it out so one thing after the other expired..I feel like we're going in a loop.

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2010-10-23 13:35:00

Congratz ViQuoc..
They just informed us that Hang needed to be interview again after turn in the Pol. Cert..since the last interview is over one year. I wonder if it is a full interview like last time or just a short one..anyone?

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2010-10-22 16:29:00

I just woke up over here in Calif and got your news on my email...I knew from last nite when you posted she about to go in the Consulate in 4 hours that she would get pink...my feeling was right. That's so awesome. Chuc mung, chuc mung!!!

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2010-09-23 09:30:00

Congratz Scott, it's about time!!! Just drop in in ChoRay early in the morning and most of the time they will let you do it. That's what Hang did. She just back to Hanoi to get another Police Cert., and will be ready by the end of September. We're still waiting for the complete Medical, hopefully by mid-October. I plan to fly back in November to bring her over if everything goes smoothly :whistle:

You're almost there!!! :dance:

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2010-09-14 22:10:00

The sputum smear and culture are pretty reliable. The smear can be used to confirm TB pretty quickly. The culture can also produce a confirmation within a couple of weeks. Getting a negative result takes a while because the bacteria grows so slowly. They can't say for certain that there's no TB unless the culture doesn't produce any TB bacterial growth in a couple of months.

Thanks Jim for clarifying the TST procedure. I would definitely want to know the results for certain too but we just went through the same things and was clear 6 months ago. It wasn't fun to go through the sputum collection again, especially for Hang. She could not cough it out for almost 3 straight weeks. They ended up collecting it through her nostril with a plastic tube..ouch!!! :crying:

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2010-08-10 20:34:00

skin test would save so much time... How long until the test results are finished? how long did it take to get the police cert last go? they wanted us to wait 1 month when we got ours...

Yes, that would be nice..the skin test would only take 72 hours for the results to come back, that what I learned. The hospital staffs said the turn around time for the sputum will take approx 10 weeks, so that would be around mid-October for us. Last year, the Police Cert would also take us a month too if it wasn't for someone her Dad knows whom help us expedited in time for the interview. This time, we will try to get it done earlier, hopefully before the results come back. I wonder if her family can pick it up for her if she can't stay in HN for the whole month?

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2010-08-09 22:20:00

Just talked to Thuy and there were two men from the consulate at her address in HaNoi yesterday asking the building manager and 4 neighbors questions and had them sign affidavits about Thuys living alone. She said she kept 4 copies of the Police certificate as she had them give her 5 when she got it done just in case...

Your case is progressing nicely, at least you know where it's going and not stuck somewhere. Hoping for the good news soon...We still have the Police Cert to redo, which will be expired next month. Hang will fly back to HN for that while waiting for the sputum results...wish they offer the skin tests at ChoRay thou.

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2010-08-09 20:52:00

Thanks Scott for maintaining and improving the List. It's been a really helpful tool... :thumbs:

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2010-08-01 12:25:00

My mind was racing all night long after they called.. I feel like I have been awake for days and I think I actually slept like normal last night... those that got calls last year got them within days of each other... I hope you guys get done soon too.

It is a hopeful signs that your case is active and ongoing..relax with the comfort that some good news coming soon!!!

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2010-07-20 23:09:00

Oh man, sorry to hear that Scott..we tried going to the Window a couple times and were told to go home and wait. Then, I got out my passport and went in a couple times to get the CO to pull our files for another review...my Senator's inquiry was going nowhere too..they're not very helpful. I guess Feinstein is not up for re-election so she doesn't care much...should have contact Boxer instead.
ps: Hang has the sputum appt next week, we're looking at another 2-3 months for the results to come back. Our police cert. expired near the end of September, will be very close.

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2010-07-09 14:59:00

Some good news.. I just got word that a couple who has been in AP 7 months just got word the case is finished.....She went to the consulate to inquire... this could be a very positive thing for the rest of us since they go through alot of cases at the same time rather than one here and another there...lets hope that we see many visas issued soon....

The theory was that the new GC would be there this summer and that they would clear old AP's before he gets there... july was the expected month for this housekeeping to happen... July starts tonight and a I said I just heard of an AP getting cleared and approved which we have not really heard of for some time...
I really think that if Hang was able to get the clean medical they wanted, she would be here already...
Lets stay positive and not let this get to us... Most of the folks in AP last year were only in for a couple of months... most of us now have been in 2 or 3 times that long.. it really wears on us from one day to the next.. but as has been said so many times before.. look at the finish line ahead rather than the pothole we stepped in... or got pushed into by the CO

Thanks for the positive encouragements..we're all need it from time to time. It's such a pain for more waiting but at least we can see the light at end of the tunnel. Hang in there..and good luck to all!!!

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2010-06-30 23:29:00

Hang went back for another medical at Cho Ray this week. They told to come back the next day to pick up results and told her she needed to do the sputum tests again. Oh man, that is another 2-3 months more waiting...
They hold our files until the medical expired then asked for another one, now another sputum tests even the results came up clean just few months ago...
I was hoping she will get the visa in the next couple weeks, but now we are looking at a few more months..and another police certificate.

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2010-06-16 19:04:00

There will be a new chief consular general for VN as of this summer...

I just read a VOA's interview today with the Ambassador Michalak that this new chief is Le Cong An. That is all I know for now...Hang in there, Happy Mother's Day everyone...

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2010-05-08 21:54:00

Thanks Scott, I will have some senses what the response will be in the next few weeks from mine too..hopefully they will get to our file by then so we will hear something soon..hang in there bro!!!

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2010-04-15 20:06:00

Wow.. they respond to my congressman the next day every time... I will go back again to have them do another inquiry in a couple weeks.

Really, that's fast. Maybe you live so closed to the congressional office

What is the response from the congressional office into those inquiries? Case still open and in HCMC, just wait!?

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2010-04-15 19:51:00

VJ Members currently in AP/AR at HCMC:
Frank And Duyen ___________10/20/2009 CR1 Visa - First Blue RFE: Timeline
James & Nicole_____________12/4/09 Blue-timeline, ex-wifes address, medical results from Cho Ray
1/4/10 White/AP medical results from Cho Ray
AnhBob___________________12/07/09 Blue:proof of bonafide, timeline, info about ex, info about child
Ronnie&Hang______________12/29/09 Blue -timeline, medical results from Cho Ray
ScottThuy_________________03/01/10 Blue-timeline, ex-spouse address,police cert
Josh_A___________________03/05/10 Blue-timeline, Parent info, police cert
RaymondV________________00/00/00 Blue-timeline
VJ Members who made it out of AP & results:

Lindal24 ________________7/8/2009 - 10/7/2009 - 91 days in AP - APPROVED
CR1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & List of Relatives
FrednDaoHoney__________1/17/2009 - 10/15/2009 - 271 days in AP - APPROVED
JohnCali9 _______________8/6/2009 - 10/21/2009 - 76 days in AP - APPROVED
K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Ex-wife's situation & Timeline
MichaelAndKha___________8/15/2009 - 10/21/2009 - 67 days in AP - Denied
K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Timeline Reasons for Denial: 1.Inconsistent photos, 2.No engagement ceremony, 3.Lack of marriage ceremony details
Andy (not a VJ member)____8/17/2009 - 10/23/2009 - 67 days in AP - Denied
K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline
Minh&Nhan (not a VJ member)__09/07/2009 - 10/23/2009 - 46 days in AP - APPROVED
Huong and Phung _________9/8/2009 - 10/27/2009 - 49 days in AP - Denied
CR1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline
JeromeBinh______________8/20/2009 - 10/28/2009 - 69 days in AP - Denied
K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Ex-wife's situation, Timeline & List of Relatives
Reasons for Denial: 1.Inconsistent Photos, 2.Communiciation not credible, 3.One visit, 4.Small engagement, 5.Engagement shortly after meeting, 6.B has 3 relatives in US, but only listed 2; P lived close to B's relatives, 7.Lack of marriage ceremony details
Ly Trinh _________________8/21/2009 - 10/28/2009 - 68 days in AP - Denied (?)
CR1 Visa - First blue RFE: Timeline
Ituan __________________8/10/2009 - 09/15/2009 - 36 days in AP - Denied Additional interview granted for 11/11 2nd denial
K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline
ToanTien________________8/20/2009 - 12/18/2009 120 days in AP APPROVED
CR1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline-- co-sponsor... yes I said co-sponsor
Vi&Art____________________8/5/2009 K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline No results reported.
Robert & Mai_______________03/04/10 - 3/30/2010 no docs required--26 days in AP APPROVED

Same here...I'm still waiting after over 3 months so far. I got a letter from the congressional aid near the end of last month and it said to wait for 4-6 weeks for their inquiry to the Consulate. I tried emailed the Consulate many times but not even an auto response..more waiting!!! Wishing to hear good news from all of you soon...
ps: revised the year on my AP from 12/29/10 to 12/29/09

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2010-04-15 19:45:00

A big CONRATZ to you Kevin, you made it!!! Happy for ya...
Ronnie

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2010-03-05 11:00:00

How long did it take to getit?

It took Hang 2-3 weeks to get it. It was very closed to the interview date. She might enlisted someone help to expedite it if I remembered it correctly. If Thuy knows someone to help, it will be faster..

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2010-02-24 17:43:00

2010 Interviews at HCMC Consulate:
MEMBER NAME................INTERVIEW DATE......RESULT............
JasonandHien (CR1)..................01-20-2010.........Blue.....Timeline....Resubmit 00-00-2010
VN10 (CR1)..............................01-21-2010.........APPROVED
Josh_A(CR1).............................01-21-2010.........Blue.....Police Cert, Parental info, Timeline....Resubmit 03-05-2010
Scottthuy (K1)...........................01-26-2010.........Blue.....Police Cert, ex's info, Timeline.....Resubmit 02-23-2010--- another police cert required will submit 2-25
VanNick (K1) .............................02-02-2010.........APPROVED
Asian206 (CR1)..........................02-02-2010.........Blue.....Timeline....Resubmit 03-03-2010
Hantinh (K1)..............................02-02-2010.........Blue.....Timeline....Resubmit 03-03-2010
Kevin and Tuyen(CR1 reaffirm)....02-05-2010........Green.....I-864, Passport Photos....Resubmit 03-05-2010
Shy1akaanh (CR1).....................03-01-2010
Robert & Mai (K1 reaffirm)...........03-04-2010
Steve & Chi (K1).........................03-15-2010

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Here is Hang's Police Certificate, Scott!!!

Ronnie&Hang

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2010-02-24 03:47:00