ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Asia: East and PacificThe Oxford Picture Dictionary
You made a good choice. Another nice thing is that it is an overview of life in America, not Britain.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2009-10-30 10:04:00
Asia: East and PacificThe Oxford Picture Dictionary
This is the best book for learning English that I have came across since i moved to Vietnam and became an ESL teacher. I got it at Fahasa Bookstore on Le Loi, but they also have them at the bookstore in LotteMart (D7). It was only 164K VND. it's worth ever dong. Anyone who is learning English needs this book. Make sure it is the second edition. There is also a CD-ROM available, but I haven't found that here yet. It looks like a must have too.


CD-ROM:

http://www.esl.net/o...nteractive.html


Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2009-10-30 00:25:00
Asia: East and PacificBinder for two-hole punch documents?
This type?

http://images.google...&...sa=N&tab=wi

I just bought a couple of them here in Vietnam the other day at Nguyen Van Cu Bookstore.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2009-12-31 05:02:00
Asia: East and PacificOff Topic: e-cigarettes in Vietnam?
A friend of mine knows somebody that is getting ready to import them. His first shipment is supposed to be in January sometime.

Edited by Mr. Saigon, 14 December 2009 - 07:57 PM.

Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2009-12-14 19:57:00
Asia: East and PacificOff Topic: e-cigarettes in Vietnam?
This place had one, but didn't appear to have the nicotine. Dust fell off of it when I picked it up, so it should still be there for a while. I didn't even try to talk price with them, but I don't imagine they want much. Can you have someone go there and talk to them? The address should be visible in the pic.

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Edited by Mr. Saigon, 14 December 2009 - 05:09 AM.

Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2009-12-14 05:04:00
Asia: East and PacificOff Topic: e-cigarettes in Vietnam?
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Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2009-12-13 21:27:00
Asia: East and PacificOff Topic: e-cigarettes in Vietnam?
I've found a company that offers free shipping for orders over $100.00:

http://www.e-cig.com...e=free_shipping


USB powered??

http://www.e-cig.com.....t=USB-eCig U8


I'm thinking that the filters I saw were for a cigarette holder/filter. I'll drive out there later and confirm.


Thanks for the post BTW. I'm going to find a way to get these, as I really need to quit too. They would have to be safer than a traditional cigarette one would think.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2009-12-13 21:19:00
Asia: East and PacificOff Topic: e-cigarettes in Vietnam?
I'll try to find them. I know where to get the cartridges in D5, but I don't know about the delivery system. I'll go tomorrow and get an address.

Edited by Mr. Saigon, 13 December 2009 - 07:23 AM.

Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2009-12-13 07:20:00
Asia: East and PacificMarriage In Vietnam
We did the interview and were told on the spot that we passed. Every Province seems to be different though.

Edited by Joe Six-Pack, 10 February 2009 - 08:28 AM.

Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2009-02-10 08:26:00
Asia: East and PacificMarriage In Vietnam
QUOTE (shy1akaanh @ Dec 22 2008, 03:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thanks for the help guys. things changed so i'm leaving in about three weeks. Going to be there for chinese new year. woot! i'm going to be there for three months. got laid off so just gonna be there to spend time with her. just wondering...when does the whole process of "bring her over" take place? when i'm still in vn or when i come back here? thanks a lot


Sorry to hear about the job dude.

Theoretically you could start the paperwork there. I would compile the package and mail it home, then have someone mail it from here. USCIS has a field office in Saigon, but you have to live there a year to submit it directly to them there.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-12-22 16:12:00
Asia: East and PacificMarriage In Vietnam
QUOTE (Nuttyb @ Nov 11 2008, 07:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So is the interview done in Vietnamese and you have a translator present to translate questions and your answers?


The interview was done in Vietnamese. They (there were 4 people present including the translator) would ask my Wife a question, she would ask me in English and then translate my answer to Vietnamese. The translator was there to ensure her translation was correct. I assume they were wanting to make sure we could actually communicate.

Edited by Joe Six-Pack, 11 November 2008 - 08:33 PM.

Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-11-11 20:32:00
Asia: East and PacificMarriage In Vietnam
QUOTE (2x2y2z @ Oct 10 2008, 01:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The most difficult parts for me were trying to get a certification that I wasn't insane; most psychological professionals do not do that that in the U.S. The other part was the red tape to get the paperwork approved before I had to return. We literally got it done the morning of my flight, which was that evening.

GOOD LUCK!


This is the paper I am referring too. You must now get it done in Viet Nam. I went through hell to get mine signed too, only to have them tell me I needed to get it done there. I spoke with another American when we went to sign the papers. He said he got his signed in Sai Gon and it was a basic interview. They had him draw a clock with the current time and asked him a few questions, which is the procedure I went through here. He didn't have to get the brain mapping.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-10-11 04:11:00
Asia: East and PacificMarriage In Vietnam
O.K., this post drew me out of retirement.

It can be done in a month. I know because my Wife and I managed to get it done in 3 weeks. Ba walked the papers through for us. He actually started before I got there. When I arrived we went the following day to the Tien Giang Institute of Forensic Sciences (catchy name) for my mental health papers. Take note of this because I had already jumped through a lot of hoops here in America to get that stupid paper signed. I call it the "I'm not really crazy" paper. You now must have it done in Viet Nam by one of their Doctors. Their website is real vague about that. It never actually says it has to be done in Country.

Once there I was given a short interview. They concentrated a lot on family. "How many Brothers and Sisters do you have" etc. I was then led into the back room for the most bizarre experience of my life. My brain was mapped on that fateful day!

http://en.wikipedia....i/Brain_mapping

They didn't ask me any questions, only commands like "Open your eyes, close your eyes".

Ba then walked the papers to another building in My Tho and we then went to the place where the papers would eventually be signed. We were then told that we would have to come back Monday (this was Friday) and we would have an interview where my Wife would have to translate questions to me from the officials there (with a translator present) and then provide them with the answers in Vietnamese. We went back Monday and went through the interview. Once again a lot of family oriented questions. We passed and went back to sign the papers 3 weeks later.

My advise to you is to get your Ba to go to the local authorities and ask them what to do. He may be able to expedite the process.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-10-08 14:12:00
Asia: East and PacificGuitar calls it off
Dude, sorry about your luck. I've got to say that it takes a real set of ballz to post this here and respond logically and without emotion. My hats off to you. good.gif
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2009-01-25 14:53:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Oh wow! I just got the interview date!
Congratulations! I'm glad to hear that you had a ticket already! You just gave me a yardstick for a CR-1 too, so I'm real happy about this one. I predict "PINK"!


Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-05-14 11:40:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHaving a baby to show bonafide evidence ?
Hot damn a debate! Don't know how I missed this one. What you have is a citizenship issue, NOT a visa issue. This appears to be a routine stall tactic HCMC is using when a child is brought into the picture. Early on in my journey (not that I'm that far along, but it seems like an eternity already) I wondered about having a kid to expedite the process. Silly me! It appears that it only complicates matters, but may be a solution if all else fails. Sounds like it's a little to late to turn back now.

Yellow congratulations on both your relationship and the birth of your child! Some of the responses remind me of what we call the "Radio Rambo" in the trucking industry. This is the guy who comes on the C.B. and threatens to beat the %^$# out of anyone listening, but when tracked down (which does happen on occasion) he turns out to be 4' tall with little desire to back up his comments! headbonk.gif

If it helps any I believe you have a legitimate relationship. I'm an idiot though! If I were in charge of HCMC there wouldn't be anyone left in Viet Nam because they would have all been issued Visas to come to the land of milk and cookies!

Edited by WideAwakeInTheUSA, 31 December 2007 - 06:31 AM.

Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-12-31 06:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVideo news story showing struggles of separated couples
QUOTE (BulgarianBride @ Jan 31 2008, 10:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I agree with Jaseball that this process certainly never crossed my mind until it applied to my life (to me, it's right up there with wanting to know about tax law).

BUT maybe a thoughtful piece produced on the plight of people married to foreigners and often being separated for nearly their entire first year of marriage - if not more - would raise consciousness... especially if it is contrasted with non-immigrants who come here to work, who can have their spouses here in a matter of WEEKS! [This is something that came up on the ombudsman's teleconference today - to ask USCIS about this discrepancy. Someone proposed that we are all just individuals, but people here on employment visas have their big companies lobbying the government for them]

Any little bit of publicity helps. Like the recent New York Times article - at least my friends and family don't think I'm exaggerating after reading that!

I am in San Francisco, otherwise I'd partake in the interview. But anyway I'm new to this and don't even have a horror story. Well, actually, knowing what I am in for even in the best of scenarios, I am probably going to move to Bulgaria for some months while we are waiting - hopefully that won't turn into a horror story!

/bb

QUOTE (Jaseball @ Jan 29 2008, 04:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The problem I see is unless you are in the process yourself or know people you care about in the process I would say the average American does not care about the time, costs, effort, or plights of other citizens going through the process of trying to get a visa for a loved one.

This entire process is a joke on many level and takes quite a bit of effort, however a K1 or K3 on average is still 'fastest,' when compared to the immigration lotto for non spousal visas, which is incredible.

I mean, unless I am an exception I have to admit that this process and how slow and difficult it is really never crossed my mind until my own visa journey and going through the steps for my fiancee.

As it stands now I also have to admit that beyond cheering for others going through this process, trying to offer some advice and encouragement, and following my fiancee's visa I'm probably not going to spend much time and resources trying to make the process better, faster, etc., after I get her over here.

So, unless I'm just the rare selfish person I would venture a guess that for most people USCIS, the costs, the procedures, etc., are only imported while you are trapped in the process. Before or years after few people care.



Take a look at some of the comments posted about this article:

http://www.washingto...7102801706.html

Comments: http://www.washingto...6_Comments.html


and you'll quickly realize that most people don't give a $%^#. The attitude I sense is "We stole this land fair and square, now no one else is allowed to come here (even legally)". Sorry, but I'm feeling extremely cynical today.

I watched my cousin go through this process a few years ago and thought he was nuts. Suddenly I'm a little more sympathetic!

"I dust a bit...in addition, I am at the moment writing a lengthy indictment against our century. When my brain begins to reel from my literary labors, I make an occasional cheese dip."

~ Ignatius J. Reilly in Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole

If you haven't read this book, DO SO! It is hilarious.

Edited by WideAwakeInTheUSA, 01 February 2008 - 02:24 AM.

Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-02-01 02:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresATTENTION: ANYONE PLANNING A K-3/VIET NAM
Evidently the rules for the Pre-Marital Examination of Mental Health (I call it the "I'm Not Crazy Form") have changed, though the Embassy in Washington has yet to update this fact. My Fiance' went to submit our paperwork yesterday and was told that I must come there and see a Psychiatrist in country.


Here is a link to the form I am refering to:

http://www.vietnamem...medicalform.pdf
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-02-15 16:20:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPer Diem Income.
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Feb 17 2008, 08:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (WideAwakeInTheUSA @ Feb 17 2008, 05:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does anyone here have a job that provides "Per Diem"? It doesn't show up on the W-2 since it is not taxable income. I sit on the fence with my base salary so I really need the P/D taken into consideration. It does show on my pay stubs. Just wondering if anyone has had any experience in the process with this issue.


In general, "Per Diem" is intended to offset travel or other business related expenses. That's why it's not taxable and wouldn't be considered. If that's your situation, there you have it. If not, then please elaborate.



Thanks, that pretty much covers it.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-02-18 00:36:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPer Diem Income.
Does anyone here have a job that provides "Per Diem"? It doesn't show up on the W-2 since it is not taxable income. I sit on the fence with my base salary so I really need the P/D taken into consideration. It does show on my pay stubs. Just wondering if anyone has had any experience in the process with this issue.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-02-17 20:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures129F vs 130
QUOTE (Akram and Donna @ May 12 2008, 08:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
sounds like a STUPID question. But, I am reading some profiles of VJ members and some MARRIED Couples file the 129F and some the 130 and some both the 129F and the 130. What is the reason for filing both? Also, if you are legally married in another country, can you file a FIANCE here in the US?

Confused..........

any insight is as always greatly appreciated~! good.gif


It's actually not a stupid question, it is a stupid policy.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-05-12 19:26:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage in Vietnam
1.) Do you have the families blessing? If yes then get her Father to go to the local authorities and ask what he needs to do. My Father-In-Law walked most of the paperwork through. His assistance was invaluable.

2.) You are going to need a "Single Certificate" from your local Vital Statistics office. Here is a link that may be of assistance:

http://www.cdc.gov/n...2w/w2welcom.htm

They use this to ascertain whether or not you are actually single.

3.) You both are going to have to see a State Psychiatrist in Viet Nam. This is to ascertain your state of mental health. They may simply ask you a few questions or your may have to undergo a "Brain Mapping" like we did. Like everything else in Viet Nam there doesn't seem to be a hard and fast rule.

You both may be interviewed as well. My wife was asked questions in Vietnamese and she had to translate the questions for me in English (with a translator present).

That's about it in a nutshell. We came back 3 weeks after the interview and signed "The Big Book" ,as I call it, and picked up the certificate.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-05-26 13:01:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage in Vietnam
QUOTE (craig5977 @ May 25 2008, 08:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a question about divorce papers that needed to be certified to get married in Vietnam. Can a person just have the divorce certificate translated to English and then have it notorized at the Consulate in HCM ? I never filed for a visa and the marriage was in China, lasted only 30 days and we divorced. Does this even count as a marriage?

Also do you just bring the paperwork from the divorce and thats it or from a previous marriage that also ended in divorce? Sorry for so many questions. Thanks in advance for any advice or help.

I finally have found my true love here in Vietnam. Never have I been treated so nicely by any woman before.

Craig



Are you planning on actually getting married in Viet Nam (K-3 or CR-1 Visa) or are you doing a K-1 Fiancee' Visa? I can't really help with the divorce papers question, but I have experience getting married there. I am assuming you could get a translation notarized there, but it's not wise to assume anything in this process. I would call the Consulate, or better yet email. That way you have a record (if they respond).

Edited by WideAwakeInTheUSA, 26 May 2008 - 11:02 AM.

Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-05-26 10:57:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence Of A Bonafide Marriage
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Mar 25 2008, 06:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ColombianoGringo @ Mar 25 2008, 09:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yep. The affidavits seem kind of pointless. I wouldn't waste my time with them unless you have nothing else to send.

What are they going to write ? "I can attest that they are all kissy-faced with each other and they giggle a lot." ;-)


pushbrk, What were the results of your informal survey about this topic? I recall your post asking about those who sent nothing beyond the marriage certificate.


Many sent nothing but the marriage certificate. No RFE's yet and its been several months. Many approvals.


That really doesn't surprise me. The interview is the place that I would expect evidence to be asked for/presented.

Thanks for the replies all.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-03-25 19:23:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence Of A Bonafide Marriage
QUOTE (ColombianoGringo @ Mar 25 2008, 10:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I believe it is still necessary. What you may have read is that they don't expect as much from newlyweds. We sent in wedding and vacation photos, airline boarding passes, hotel and vacation receipts, insurance beneficiary forms, and most importantly, our marriage certificate. Our I-130 and I-129F petitions were approved without any RFEs.

Good luck,
CG


Thanks. I don't know why I was thinking it wasn't.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-03-25 09:54:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence Of A Bonafide Marriage
Is this still required for the I-130? I thought I saw on here that it wasn't but it is still listed in the checklist here. Thanks!
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-03-25 09:42:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWill this be a problem?
True a marriage is not guaranteed approval, but once a the possibility of a K-1 Visa has been exhausted, then most follow the marriage route. What choice do you have?

HCMC doesn't allow the Sponsor to attend but being in Country sure as hell doesn't hurt. I plan on giving my wife my Passport to present to the C/O with hers. That let's them know you are there. My cousin was actually required to attend his wife's interview in HCMC though. There's just no telling with this Consulate.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-05-28 16:26:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWill this be a problem?
I'm sure there have been cases similar to yours. From what I understand you have done exactly what many have been advised to do when their K-1 has been denied. You have 5 years behind you now. Get your case in order and think positive!
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-05-28 05:47:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresannulment of a marriage in brazil
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Jul 1 2008, 01:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (WideAwakeInTheUSA @ Jul 1 2008, 12:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Jul 1 2008, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (WideAwakeInTheUSA @ Jul 1 2008, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They have a right to post whatever question they want. Unbelievable.


And your point?


I think it's clearly stated. Is English your first language or are you just winging it?


Noone ever took exception to what they posted so your point?


No one took exception to what he posted, so what's your point.

Go Google yourself fwaguy. I'm going to sleep.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-07-01 12:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresannulment of a marriage in brazil
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Jul 1 2008, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (WideAwakeInTheUSA @ Jul 1 2008, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They have a right to post whatever question they want. Unbelievable.


And your point?


I think it's clearly stated. Is English your first language or are you just winging it?
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-07-01 12:01:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresannulment of a marriage in brazil
They have a right to post whatever question they want. Unbelievable.

Sorry about the divorce. You may want to post in the regional forum. Someone there may have went through the same process and they might not be so critical. I'm sure professional legal advice would also be warranted.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-07-01 11:53:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAddress to write to Consulate General?
QUOTE (Joe Six-Pack @ Dec 8 2008, 04:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (payxibka @ Dec 8 2008, 04:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ah yes... the K-3 forum is all about HCMC... time for you to stfu


My fault, I thought this was posted in SE Asia. Nevertheless...GFYSAH.


Anything else to say Organizer? Any other TOS you want to violate?
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-12-08 16:48:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAddress to write to Consulate General?
QUOTE (payxibka @ Dec 8 2008, 04:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ah yes... the K-3 forum is all about HCMC... time for you to stfu


My fault, I thought this was posted in SE Asia. Nevertheless...GFYSAH.

Edited by Joe Six-Pack, 08 December 2008 - 04:17 PM.

Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-12-08 16:14:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAddress to write to Consulate General?
QUOTE (payxibka @ Dec 8 2008, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Joe Six-Pack @ Dec 8 2008, 02:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There is no guarantee with this Consulate. I'm letting the O/P know the route that others have taken. As it turns out they're married anyway.


There is no guarantee with any consulate... all the OP can do in whatever course of action he takes including a subsequent petition/application, is to effectively deal with the reason from the original refusal as best he can... failure to do so will only guarantee another refusal.....


And I can offer advice. The O/P can take what they want and leave the rest. That's basically all I have to say on the matter.

My new policy is not to respond to anyone in this forum that doesn't have Vietnam listed in their profile, as most likely they don't have a clue what they are talking about when it comes to that particular Consulate.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-12-08 16:06:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAddress to write to Consulate General?
QUOTE (payxibka @ Dec 8 2008, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Joe Six-Pack @ Dec 8 2008, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Maybe they don't, but I know there are many here that have canceled the old one and went the marriage route after the initial petition is sent back to USCIS.


there is at least one VJ member that I am aware of... went K-3 route at HCMC with congressional assistance... interviewed in October... VISA REFUSED


There is no guarantee with this Consulate. I'm letting the O/P know the route that others have taken. As it turns out they're married anyway.

Edited by Joe Six-Pack, 08 December 2008 - 03:18 PM.

Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-12-08 15:18:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAddress to write to Consulate General?
This is the member that first brought Ellis to my attention. He got J.R.'s Wife here before the birth of their baby.

http://www.visajourn...?showuser=35078
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-12-08 14:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAddress to write to Consulate General?
QUOTE (tpi008 @ Dec 8 2008, 02:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Joe Six-Pack @ Dec 8 2008, 11:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ellis is a little strange. You should contact Mr. Nam. I've just have too much time on my hands and have been trolling on this site for over a year now. We've opted to hold onto our case until I see if I can get a job over there. I'm leaving at the end of January. If I can work there I will file at the USCIS field office after a year, which is the requirement.


you speak as though you personally know him? do you know him on a certain level?


I've consulted with him, but if I called him I would have to remind him who I am. His reputation on this site proceeds him. He has had a few cases recently that have went into AR lately though, so using him is no guarantee. I've been accused of being a plant for him, which is hilarious. Me and AG have resolved our differences since then.

http://www.visajourn...p;hl=copernicus
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-12-08 14:37:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAddress to write to Consulate General?
Ellis is a little strange. You should contact Mr. Nam. I've just have too much time on my hands and have been trolling on this site for over a year now. We've opted to hold onto our case until I see if I can get a job over there. I'm leaving at the end of January. If I can work there I will file at the USCIS field office after a year, which is the requirement.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-12-08 14:28:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAddress to write to Consulate General?
QUOTE (tpi008 @ Dec 8 2008, 02:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Joe Six-Pack @ Dec 8 2008, 10:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tpi008 @ Dec 8 2008, 01:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thanks all for the assistance.
i managed to find the address to my local congressman and will be writing to him. I also have a picture of my dad and him taken together.


You're welcome. I have to say though friend that you are going to be lucky if the case hasn't been returned already. You may want to start thinking about marriage in Vietnam and go the K-3 or IR1/CR1 route.


actually, that is the route i'm taking. I've already accomplished the wedding part. this is just a case of unfair treatment and lack of human rights. The agency in HCMC is delusional. They fail to take on the task of determining the real from the unreal. Staff there neglects basic human rights. I basically think that the people who work there do not have what it takes to deal with the duties set forth there, I think they are just overwhelmed with duties that they neglect all the evidence put forth to them. Don't even have an evidence verification process that will account for anything. Why the f*** do you request for evidence when you don't even look at it verify it an take it accountable into case records.

And I smell corruption when I'm there.


My fault, I should have seen that.

I agree, it's a mess. Did you ever contact Ellis?
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-12-08 14:07:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAddress to write to Consulate General?
QUOTE (payxibka @ Dec 8 2008, 01:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Joe Six-Pack @ Dec 8 2008, 12:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tpi008 @ Dec 8 2008, 01:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thanks all for the assistance.
i managed to find the address to my local congressman and will be writing to him. I also have a picture of my dad and him taken together.


You're welcome. I have to say though friend that you are going to be lucky if the case hasn't been returned already. You may want to start thinking about marriage in Vietnam and go the K-3 or IR1/CR1 route.


unless you deal with the reason for refusal... as HCMC has no problem denying a K-3 or CR-1 either... they have proven this over and over...


Maybe they don't, but I know there are many here that have canceled the old one and went the marriage route after the initial petition is sent back to USCIS.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-12-08 13:57:00