biggish data

First of all, you of all people should have been personally escorted into the Embassy by US Marines and given more personal service.

As to why non-americans are filling these interviewing posts, may be they couldn't get enough qualified Americans to work in Malaysia? <shrugs> Regardless, the Ambassador should be made aware of any poor service/ mistreatment of any Americans by any US Embassy/ consulate.

I have emailed this embassy before, and received responses that are ridiculous. (aparently written by a Taliban with poor command of the language).

Well, after a surprise that they wanted 2011 W-2's along with 2011 tax return receipts, my wife's visa was approved, and in time for her to return to the US with me. Guess I'll be reporting back on time after all :wacko:

You know, I tried contacting the Ambassador once before. No response. I emailed him, sent him a message to his Twitter account, and to his Facebook page. Nothing. Guess he was to busy handing out checks to the save the Malaysian Tiger foundation...

As for the Embassy. I NEVER recieved the appointment package they supposedly mailed to us at our home, IN MALAYSIA... :bonk:

One of the few times that the Consular responded to any of my emails was to send us a scanned copy of the letter they supposedly mailed so that we could get the medical exam done, and for entry for the actual appointment. I wonder what other documents were included in that IV 4 package... oh well.

They certainly need training for proper grammer and email etiquette in responses. It looked like a student emailing a friend.

Glad it's finally over though. I hope I never have to go inside the KL Embassy again for any visa issues...

AmericanExpat

Male

Malaysia

2013-02-20 02:13:00

Question for those who recently attended interviews for your spousal visa in the KL US Consulate: Did they require you to produce your original Malaysian identity card (Kad Pengenalan - IC) at any point?

The reason why I am asking is because I seem to have recently misplaced my Malaysian IC! I travel a lot for work and now haven't a clue where it is. The last time I remember definitely having it was about 3 months ago when I had to make copies for my Malaysian police cert application.

I have my original passport and Malaysian driver's licence. Everything else is with the NVC (original marriage cert, original birth cert, original police certs, but not the Malaysian IC because it was never requested).

Please say my passport is all they need!

Give them your driver's licence at the guard house for your visitors pass, and keep your passport for inside the embassy. Make an extra photocopy of your passport for the guardhouse too just in case.

AmericanExpat

Male

Malaysia

2013-02-20 02:06:00

And you're in the military no less? And they still treated you like a schmuck?? That's outrageous!

Yes from what I've heard from my inlaws, that Embassy is staffed by a bunch of A-holes. I wanna go over there and stir the pot a little bit lol.

Best of luck with your process.

I'm in the military, and I couldn't even enter the US Embassy one time I went because "I didn't have an appointment"... My understanding was that US Embassies worldwide are US Sovereign territory. A little piece of the nation. So I couldn't enter my own country because I didn't have an appointment.... :bonk:

Yes, they are a "bit" insane. I thought about starting a protest up at one point. I'm sure they'd love that, a protect led by their own citizen in a foreign country... Oh well, maybe AFTER the interview :devil:

They need to get stirred up. Maybe having actual Americans doing the interviews instead of foreigners. Not sure why Brits and Aussies are interviewing people for entry into the US...

AmericanExpat

Male

Malaysia

2013-02-16 23:00:00

Dude the KL Embassy is crazy. My wife's siblings tried on 3 occasions with plenty of supporting evidence (and they have detailed packages with I-134's from me as well) that they have strong ties to Malaysia, and they were denied. Based on intending immigration. In your case, that would be true, however there'd be no reason for illegal immigration. I did hear that once you file an I-130, it's unlikely that she'd get a B1/B2 visa. They just make you wait. That's standard for many Embassies.

BTW, hello everyone.

I agree completely SteveAndTiff!! The KL Embassy seems to be staffed with a bunch of A-holes.

There is 0 logic to the way they apply policies.

However shortly after getting denied the tourist visa, my military unit back home sent me notification. We ended up having to send in the I-130 packet about a week later after the tourist visa interview.

My wife's interview is scheduled for Tuesday, hope it goes well. I have to be back in the US by 1 March, so sure as hell hoping they approve! All the paperwork is there so... fingers crossed! :blink:

AmericanExpat

Male

Malaysia

2013-02-16 09:09:00

US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

My wife and I got married in February, and have been in Malaysia ever since. We just applied for a B2 visa, so we could go back and visit my family over Christmas, but she was denied. They said no proof to show she would return...

I'm confused. If we didn't return, then so what? She just applied for the greencard while in the US on a tourist visa right? Whats the problem?

Does anyone know what proof they could possibly want? There's no way I want to return to the US, I don't want to pay the outrageous taxes! I have a job here in Malaysia, been out of the US for 3 years now, and we have property and family in Malasia. What else do they want? The embassy staff couldn't (wouldn't) tell what proof to supply, just kept saying to keep re-applying!

Any advise? Are they forcing us to apply for the greencard?

AmericanExpat

Male

Malaysia

2012-11-12 23:29:00

Medical Exam - "Insufficient Time Interval" on worksheet

I don't know the definite answer to this question but my understanding of the role of the medical exam is this: US immigration law requires certain vaccinations. The doctor must either confirm that your wife meets these requirements or state that it is "medically inappropriate" for her to receive any one or more of the required vaccinations.

It looks like the doctor is stating that the two vaccinations are "medically inappropriate" - the first due to your wife's age, and the other due to there being insufficient time. What I am not sure of is what the CO will decide to do with that information. I really hope you get your visa on time!

I'm in the same boat as you guys (Malaysian too), although I've been blessed to be able to travel on my B2 visa to visit my husband in the US while waiting for my immigrant visa. Not as far along as you guys are, but we've finally submitted the last of the DS-230 documents to NVC yesterday (Malaysia police cert which took forever, my fault for not applying for it sooner!). Out of interest, could you not have scheduled a medical exam as soon as you knew your case was being forwarded to the KL embassy? The reason I ask is because I've been thinking of scheduling prior to NVC case completion but am not sure if it's a good idea.

You really are lucky. My wife tried to get a B2 to visit my family with me after we got married, but it was denied... because she was married to a US citizen. At that point we had no plans to move to the US, but since then the military recalled me, so I have to return. Be careful they don't find out and deny you entry on one of your trips!

There are only 3 clinics in Malaysia that can give the medical exam for the US Embassy. 1 in KL, 1 in Penang, and the other in Sabah. None of them will allow you to make an appointment until you have receive the interview letter with the date of interview. They won't even tell you how much the exam will cost unless you have a date (It was RM570 for us). The exam is also valid only for 6 months. What you could do is go to your regular doctor, get the vaccines there, and just provide proof of them when you go to the exam. We did that, got a few out of the way, but most clinics don't stock all the vaccines that the US medical exam requires, including the Tdap vaccine.

That vaccine cocktail is in 3 shots. 1st, then booster 4-6 weeks after the first, then the final 6 months after the second.

That's what we're worried about now, because there was no info about that, and she could only get the 1st shot of the series at the exam.... Now it's interview time :wacko:

Start getting your shots now at your regular doc, and save the records of everything you get!

AmericanExpat

Male

Malaysia

2013-02-16 12:13:00

US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

Medical Exam - "Insufficient Time Interval" on worksheet

There is not enough time to get the remaining shots before the interview.

Her next shot in the series cannot be given for 6 weeks. Her interview is in 3 days.

The forms says that blanket waivers are granted... but I've never heard of this before.

AmericanExpat

Male

Malaysia

2013-02-16 06:24:00

US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

Medical Exam - "Insufficient Time Interval" on worksheet

My wife's interview at the KL Embassy is in 3 days, on 19 Feb.

We just got back the medical exam sheet, and at the exam, she was given a few vaccines. However, out of the ones missed because "not age appropriate", there is one that was not given because of "Insufficient Time Interval", between one vaccination shot, and another in a series.

It says that Blanket waiver(s) To Be Requested if Vaccination not medically Appropriate.

The vacine series that wasn't given was the TDAP. She could only get the 1st shot, but could not be given the entire series.

Has anyone else run into this issue at the KL Embassy or elsewhere? Is it a problem? Do CO's customarily grant the waiver and the remainder given in the US prior to AOS or what?

:help:

AmericanExpat

Male

Malaysia

2013-02-16 04:28:00

Philippines

Zero American Pride!!!!

I avoid them as much as possible too. Overpriced, and service is generally lousy. Depending where you're flying from and into of course, some flights are worse than others.

I never knew airline stewards were friendly people until I started flying on non American owned airlines.

Add United Airlines to BlacklistPlanet.com .. let people know about your experience there. Global audience. :thumbs:

AmericanExpat

Male

Malaysia

2012-11-16 01:52:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

Approved or Denied

You were approved. If you're denied they give you your passport back right then.

AmericanExpat

Male

Malaysia

2012-11-15 01:01:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

sooooooooooooooooo not happy!!!!!!!!!!

Rant: So i mailed out our petition on November 8th..YAY!! I got delivery confirmation on it (Thank GOD!!) and the post office tried to deliver it on the 10th (which was a saturday) The post office said that a notice had been left stating it needed to be redelivered. Okay..so my rant is this: It has been almost 5 business days and NOTHING has been updated on the postal website. It still says the same thing it did on the day they tried to deliver it..So..I called USCIS and waited 40 minutes just to be told that they couldn't tell me anything and to call back the end of the month!! what the #######!? By the end of the month, my package will have been sent back to me! IS it really that hard for them to see if someone had tried to get my petition? He said "Someone in our mailroom will get it if a notice has been received" REally? that's all you can tell me..and then he tells me wait TWO more weeks!!! I'm sorry if i seem childish. I'm very upset..To think it would take A MONTH almost to know whether or not they even received it!!!Something that should have only taken a few days..I'm in tears. Thanks for listening!

P.S. Word of advice to those who are about to send out a petition: DO NOT mail it close to the weekend!!!

They are never helpful. The whole attitude is that they are doing you a favor by doing anything to assist you in any way to go to the US. Useless people. :devil:

AmericanExpat

Male

Malaysia

2012-11-16 03:02:00

Middle East and North Africa

My instructor's rant

Most people in the US have never been out of the US... Yes, it is going to give them a closed minded view of things, and their main source of information is the news. You can't change that. Only thing that would is them leaving the comfort of their couches and exploring the world we live in a bit...

Your an American, married to an Egyptian. Time to get thick skin, and don't expect people to be accepting. They won't be, even the ones that seem ok with it will change their tune real quick if anything happens. I go through it all the time. Half the people think my wife trapped me, or that she was a call-girl I fell for. The other half focus on religion. There's just no getting around it.

Human nature is usually not humane.

AmericanExpat

Male

Malaysia

2012-11-26 22:20:00

urgent help regarding CR-1

Fiance lives outside the US? Are they going to the US after they get married? If not moving to the US, don't need to file anything...

AmericanExpat

Male

Malaysia

2012-11-16 03:16:00

Can someone check my I-130 package before i send it ?

I-130 Packet
a. Completed and signed form I-130
b. I-130 filing fee ($420)
c. Completed and signed form G-325A and passport photograph (petitioner-write full name on the back)
d. Completed and signed form G-325A and passport photograph (beneficiary-write full name on the back)
e. Proof of petitioner's U.S citizenship
Copy of U.S birth certificate AND copy of my DD214 from military service
f. Proof of Relationship
Primary evidence - Copy of marriage certificate
g. Copy of divorce decree of petitioner and/or beneficiary, if applicable
h. Completed form G-1145 for email/phone notification

My I-130 packet was approved in 16 days from date of receipt, and that's what I sent in...

Edited by AmericanExpat, 08 January 2013 - 10:48 PM.

AmericanExpat

Male

Malaysia

2013-01-08 22:41:00

NOA2 Confusion

I'm a bit confused...

On the USCIS website, my case update states:
Post Decision Activity

On December 28, 2012, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly.

However, I just got the mailed copy of the NOA2 today. In the first part it says:

The above petition has been approved. The petition indicates that the person for whom you are petitioning is in the United States and will apply for adjustment of status. He or she should contact the local USCIS office to obtain Form I-485, Application for Permanent Residence. A copy of this notice should be submitted with the application.

-- Nowhere in the petition did it indicate that my wife is residing in the US yet. We both reside together overseas, but do not qualify for a DFC. --

The next paragraph says:

If the person for whom you are petitioning decides to apply for a visa outside the United States based on this petition, the petitioner should file I-864, Application for Action on an Approved Application or petition, to request that we send the file to the Department of State National Visa Center (NVC).

Now, I'm a bit confused as the NOA2 seems to say I need to submit another form before they send to the NVC. The website indicates that they have already sent to the NVC... Any ideas? :bonk:

AmericanExpat

Male

Malaysia

2013-01-08 09:32:00

POlice REport - does it have to be translated

My husband is from DR we got the police report in spanish , do i need to translate that to send it with the DS 230 ?? anyone help !!

Every document needs to be translated to English.

AmericanExpat

Male

Malaysia

2013-01-18 12:53:00

NOA2 received, what's next to do and prepare need your help!

Dear everyone,

Received NOA2 feb 5,2013. and I read in the notice: " you should allow a minimum of 30 days for dept. of state processing before contacting the NVC".

Any experience about this stage of processing? Any papers to prepare? Thanks a lot.

Mike

What country?

Get the basics together. Original birth certificates, police security clearances (this takes 2 months or more in some places so get started!), marriage certificates, divorce certificates, photos and other proof, joint bank statements, etc All documents need to be translated into English

Everything you want the Embassy that is doing the interview to have to prove the marriage is real needs to be sent to the NVC. They send it along to the Embassy

AmericanExpat

Male

Malaysia

2013-02-16 23:12:00

Revocable divorces in egypt

You will need an official divorce document from the Islamic Court there, translated to English of course.

AmericanExpat

Male

Malaysia

2013-02-17 12:49:00

K-1 Interview, Last Minute Question about BC/Passport (Ciudad Juarez)

Hi! Quick question...I thought I had everything in order, but I just read a review of someone not getting approved in Juarez due to not presenting a long form birth certificate. In WI, they just give you one with your parents last names and first inital. I'm afraid that this won't be enough information for them to consider it 'long form'. I gave my fiance a copy of my entire passport as well. Can this copy serve as proof of citizenship or do I have to send him my original passport? Any help is greatly appreciated since I'm going to have to DHL it this afternoon to get it there in time. Thanks!!

Emily

Have him print out and bring a copy of your passport for backup. Your birth cert should be fine. Do they even have a "long form" birth cert in the US? I never had one... They accepted my regular one from MA so far... which sounds just like yours in WI.

AmericanExpat

Male

Malaysia

2013-01-18 12:51:00

Question about medical.

How exactly does the medical work? Does the consulate send you somewhere specific? Or do you have to book something in advance with your family physician?

We are close to out estimated NOA2 date and I just want to know if there is anything we could be doing in advance so as not to be held up waiting on something like a Dr. appointment.

Thank you for your help! ~K

All you could do is get all the vacines required done beforehand...

AmericanExpat

Male

Malaysia

2013-01-18 13:05:00

K-1 petition denied

I just called the USCIS again. I can send in the appeal (Form I-290B) along with the additional information.

This is all my fault.

Listen to experience. The appeal will prolong the whole process.

File a new petition, and submit EVERYTHING this time. You have to prove everything you state. Read the guides here before submitting.

Good luck...

AmericanExpat

Male

Malaysia

2013-01-15 01:13:00

Domestic violence misdemeanor record and USC patitioner

They don't check the Petitioner's records. Only beneficiary has to submit criminal history check.

Co-sponsor does NOT have to live in the same household.

AmericanExpat

Male

Malaysia

2013-02-20 00:19:00

Expedite Effects

They wouldn't grant the expedite in your situation.

Financial reasons for expedite are rarely granted. It WILL certainly stay in your file, and won't look good for you at your interview considering your filing for the K-1.

Expediting speeds it up, sure... but you're still looking at minimum 4 months (see my timeline) from filing date. Ride it out there, and don't give the consulate any reason for possibly denying you.

AmericanExpat

Male

Malaysia

2013-02-20 19:43:00

denied k1 visa

I'd get married in Haiti and refile the CR-1.

It's going to take a long time either way, and you'll have to re-file either way. Might is well make it official so it doesn't look like an old friend helping someone come into the US.

Good luck!

AmericanExpat

Male

Malaysia

2013-02-20 01:06:00

Do you guys know if we need the interview date before we can schedule for the medical check up?

Yes. The doctor's office will ask you for your interview date when you arrive there.

sueling

Female

Malaysia

2011-09-26 23:08:00

Hi everyone!!

Just found out my visa interview date is on September 8th! I had hoped for it to be somewhere middle of this month but with Raya and Merdeka all coming up, I suppose this is the best choice. Oh, can a month go by any slower now? Hahahah!!

sueling

Female

Malaysia

2011-08-04 02:56:00

Thanks for the info on certifications. We didn't have anything certificated or translated professionally but they didn't seem to mind.

WHAT?! ARE YOU SERIOUS?!

Oh my goodness, now I feel worse about blowing RM500 on certification alone! How did you do it? :blink:

sueling

Female

Malaysia

2011-08-03 08:30:00

Yup, I used a Commissioner of Oaths. I didn't even get my IC or passport certified.

The passport is an internationally recognized document and I've used it at many places without it's authenticity being questioned. Also, once in the States, you will have other forms of ID to prove who you are (SSN, driver's license and eventually, the green card) and the Malaysia IC/birth certificate is hardly needed. I haven't needed any of those documents in my years as a student and immigrant.

I certified the COPIES of my passports. I don't really want to hand them anything original if they ask to keep any of the expired ones :-/ I suppose getting all these certified, after reading your post, only serves to give me a peace of mind in case I ever need it for whatever reason. HAHA :blink:

sueling

Female

Malaysia

2011-08-02 13:42:00

COMMISSIONER OF OATHS vs NOTARY PUBLIC

Heads up guys, I want to share my experience of certifying my documents today.

Okay basically, the similarity between the two is that they will both certify your documents. However, take note of the difference; a CoO charges RM3-5 per document and a NP will charge RM50-100. Makes sense to go to a CoO but their seal is apparently recognized only internally (i.e only within Malaysia) but the NP's seal is recognized internationally. If you have documents which you think you might/will need or use later when you're in the US, I suggest going to the NP to be safe, even if it is like 10 times more costly.

I went to a NP today, and unfortunately for me he charges RM100 per document but since I had so much to certify, he charged RM50. I would include "only" but the total still came out to RM500. :crying:

I'm not sure if I was overcharged, I feel like I was, but I did whatever research I could online and didn't find much at all but RM50 seems to be the standard rate...

The US Embassy accepts both I believe as Bsze did hers with a CoO, right? So I assume that if you do want to use a NP, it's fine and I feel it's more for external usage.

I certified:

1. IC
2. Passports (current & expired) ---> this was a LOT as I copied all relevant pages with US entry stamps.
3. the copy of certificate of good conduct
4. birth certificate

If you used the Institut Terjemahan Malaysia translation service, you are saved from having to certify them as they will come certified already. I got my birth certificate and university diploma translated... just in case. Hm. (RM90 per document)

Anyway, hopefully this information will come in handy to those who are unsure!

Edited by sueling, 02 August 2011 - 06:42 AM.

sueling

Female

Malaysia

2011-08-02 06:39:00

Who has your passport now? Malaysian immigration?

The certificate of good conduct takes 1 to 2 months to arrive. Since you need your passport for the certificate and the visa interview, I suggest you contact the people who have it right now and see if you can get it back sooner.

Someone correct if I'm wrong, but I believe you can't go to the interview without your passport. If you had it but not the certificate, the embassy might hold off on giving you a visa until they receive it.

I think it's quite likely that they will need to see both the passport (current and expired) and the police certificate at the interview.

sueling

Female

Malaysia

2011-07-31 01:25:00

Where are you getting your documents translated? Mine only cost RM30.

Only RM30?!! Where did you get them translated?? I got mine translated from the Institut Terjermahan Malaysia. RM100 a piece

While we're on the subject, how much did you pay to certify your copies of legal documents?

sueling

Female

Malaysia

2011-07-26 21:37:00

Nope, I don't believe IC is required. Only document I got translated was birth certificate.

Alright, thanks! Saves me rm100

sueling

Female

Malaysia

2011-07-26 09:34:00

Hey guys,

For those who have gone through the interview, just a quick question here.... did you need to provide a copy of your identification card? Because I'm wondering if I need to spend another rm100 in getting it translated. Already got the birth cert translated but it's taking awhile to get to me

Thanks!

sueling

Female

Malaysia

2011-07-25 23:22:00

Yikes. I thought i read somewhere that 'Each applicant aged 16 years or over is required to submit a police certificate from the police authorities of each locality of the country of the applicant's nationality or current residence where the applicant has resided for at least six months since attaining the age of sixteen in all names that the applicant has ever used. Police certificates are also required from all other countries where the applicant has resided for at least one year.' And i see lots of discussions stating the same 1 year rule. Maybe this is different for each country. But i am aware that what you said is consistent with the offical website. This concerns me becos i have 11 months period stay in Australia like 15 years ago. Well this adds to the to-do list.

Thanks for reply, Sueling.

No problem! I suppose you should get started on the Australian one first since who knows how long that will take.

sueling

Female

Malaysia

2011-07-19 13:23:00

Sorry, I have to correct myself regarding the police cert. If you have lived in Malaysia (and /or ) any other countries for a period of more than 6 months since the age of 16, you will need to obtain the police certs from each locality. If you have been arrested in any place, a police cert must also be obtained from that country regardless of length of stay.

I hope this is clearer.

sueling

Female

Malaysia

2011-07-19 03:53:00

Hi Sueling,

I have been following your posts as i am about to start the process, and you have quite lively discussion. May i know whether the Packet 3 requests for police certificate for < 1 year (not current residence)? Also, i thought that the police certificate is valid for one year until the interview date? So many paperwork and things to watch out for, but i think the end will make it all worthwhile.
Thanks.

Hello Yan & Chris!

If I understand your question correctly, as long as you are Malaysian you will need that certificate, regardless of your current residence. If you are Malaysian but for the last x years have been residing overseas, then I believe you will need to get a police certificate from that country. I am not 100% sure on this (it is what I have read from others in the forum) but to clarify you can email the US Embassy in Malaysia as they are very helpful and extremely prompt in replying emails.

Oh and yes, Packet 3 requires you to send back a checklist, of which you need to tick that you have ALREADY OBTAINED the police cert. Do not send the checklist back if you do not have all necessary documents in hand.

Also and again, this information about the validity of the police cert comes from reading others' posts. I have read it is valid for only 6 months but you can make a call to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Msia) to find out. Their number is +603-8887 4000, +603-8887 4570 (after working hours). Speaking of which, I have just received my police cert today after LESS than a month (and they purportedly take 2 months to do this) so I think our government is bucking up!

I see that your petition has been sent to VSC. They have been picking up speed lately too, which is very good news. Phil and I were approved in 4 months. Best of luck to you both!

IT IS WORTHWHILE. I spent 2309492304823 hours scouring the forums here but it made me all the more prepared... and quite frankly, paranoid :hehe:

Edited by sueling, 19 July 2011 - 03:40 AM.

sueling

Female

Malaysia

2011-07-19 03:38:00

Hi all... We are waiting for the check to be cashed from the Dallas lockbox. I hope the process goes smoothly, we hired one of the best immigration attorneys in the Gulf Coast region

Has anyone been through the entire process with a Malaysian fiance? What was it like? Any snags that we need to look out for?

Jamie

Hello Jamie and Shirley!

I'm almost at the end of my process but I believe that if you look around in the forums and read this Malaysian thread, you should be able to get an idea what you need to prepare and/or expect. So far, I don't see Malaysians having much of a problem with this process as not many of us do go through this process as some other countries (i.e Philippines, Nigeria, etc).

My advice is make sure you get your certificate of good conduct two months before your expected NOA2... I made the mistake of waiting until I got my NOA2 so now everything hangs until I can get it before the US Embassy can schedule our interview

Also, though the website does say that you need to certify your documents, there is a loophole where they will still accept it even if you "forgot" to get them certified. I know, because I did this and panicked and gave them a few frantic calls which they then informed me that they also accept uncertified copies. I wouldn't advise you to get the conduct of good certificate right away, as it is only valid for 6 months and just in case it takes longer than 5 months for you to receive the NOA2, that might just bring on unnecessary stress.

I would advise you to however continue collecting evidence of your relationship (instant messaging, skype, phone logs, etc) right until your interview. Apparently, there is some level of importance placed on evidence within the time frame of your I129F petition-K1 Visa application.

Will you be bringing your fiance(e)? to the interview? Though not necessary, I have read that it help a-plenty! Mine will be accompanying me when the time comes.

Good luck!

Ps. Though I don't want to infringe on your decision to have a lawyer help you through this process, in all honesty though, a lawyer is not necessary and only adds to the cost. Having a lawyer in no way guarantees an approval. My future brother in law is an immigration lawyer and originally wanted to help us but in the end told us that this was a procedure that the couple can perfectly handle themselves. The only time a lawyer is needed is when you hit some major legal snag (which also, isn't very often). I say save your money until of if that time ever comes.

Edited by sueling, 17 July 2011 - 03:06 PM.

sueling

Female

Malaysia

2011-07-17 15:02:00

^ Either is okay. If you have everything on the checklist already, send them together. However, if you are still waiting on your Certificate of Good Conduct or anything else, then send them separately.

Thanks, I already emailed them about this and they also said either is fine. I think I should wait to send all four until I got my Certificate of Good Conduct since that's the only thing missing right now. My concern of sending them separately is who knows the first two might get misplaced somewhere since I still ahve to wait 1.5 months for my cert.

sueling

Female

Malaysia

2011-07-08 11:33:00