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Notary Publics In Saigon

QUOTE (chuckandkim @ Jan 27 2009, 08:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Be specific. Is this service being used to notarize Vietnamese document? If yes, then So Tu Phap in Saigon. If this is an English document that belong to a USC, your only choice is HCMC, since you want a US Legal and Government's power/authority on that piece of document, or whatever you wish to "publicly notarized" by the US authority.

Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate, National ID (all VN) and Power of Attorney. All for my friends at the IRS.

Edited by Joe Six-Pack, 27 January 2009 - 08:33 AM.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-01-27 08:32:00

Notary Publics In Saigon

Does anybody know where to get documents notarized in Saigon other than the Consulate?

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-01-27 08:13:00

QUOTE (bryonm4 @ Jan 27 2009, 01:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

If you go to this website http://www.vietnamem...ices/visa_info/ there is no fee listed. Since the consulate is closed until Friday I would like to know how much it will cost. I plan on going over feb 21st my fiancee would like to get married feb 28th.

Please don't post anything here regarding tourist visas. His highness doesn't like it.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-01-27 14:10:00

QUOTE (chuckandkim @ Jan 27 2009, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

This post is about Passport not Tourist Visa.

You told me to read the post. I read it and responded. Don't like it? Tough.

Edited by Joe Six-Pack, 27 January 2009 - 02:08 PM.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-01-27 14:05:00

QUOTE (chuckandkim @ Jan 27 2009, 01:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Read my post!

$50.00

I read your post, thank you for that. My question for them is the current fee for a tourist visa. It says $25 on the .pdf, but I paid more than that last year so I'm wondering if that is accurate. We have had a discussion on this site before on the changing fees for a visa. On person paid one price at the Embassy, while another paid less at the Consulate.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-01-27 13:14:00

QUOTE (Mr. Leggs @ Jan 27 2009, 09:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

hi Chuck,
it costs $500 for passport renewal :-)
J/K

they did say "if you have any questions please contact VN Embassy @ 202-861-0737 Ext. 239
Monday-Friday 4:30PM-6:00PM

goodluck bro

Dan

Calling is definitely the best bet. I emailed the SF Consulate last year and got a respoonse 4 months later. Tried again 2 months ago. Still waiting.

Edited by Joe Six-Pack, 27 January 2009 - 11:13 AM.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-01-27 11:12:00

Consular Report of Birth Abroad question help!!

QUOTE (r0yalflush @ Jan 25 2009, 11:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

the question havent answered, someone please help me

im in the process of bringing my fiance over here. I've filed the I-129 form 5 months ago, so her interview might come soon. She just gave birth to our baby, and i need to fill out the CRBA form and get DNA test result. Then send her all those paper work, so she could bring them to the US embassy in Vietnam. I went on their website and they said they only accept appointment for the CRBA. My question is, can she bring all those paper work to her K1 interview if it comes before the CRBA appointment?t? Or she has to go to her CRBA appointment seperately even if it comes after her k1 interview?

Have you even tried to contact the Consulate, as was previously suggested? They are the ones with the answer. I'd like to know what they say.

Edited by Joe Six-Pack, 27 January 2009 - 08:22 AM.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-01-27 08:19:00

Passing of American in Saigon. (Newlyweds)

Here's the I-130 Guidelines:

http://www.uscis.gov...0804_110807.pdf

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-01-29 06:16:00

Passing of American in Saigon. (Newlyweds)

QUOTE (martindart @ Dec 27 2008, 06:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Sadly, A few hours ago, my wife’s long-time friend, husband passed away in Saigon. He was over sixty years old and they married about 1 year ago in Saigon. They have lived together in Saigon even since.

He is originally from Texas and lived there all of his adult life until he arrived in Saigon and married (2007) and he choose to stay in Saigon to this present day.

We are trying to help my wife’s friend whom is in Saigon "in shock."

My questions: Does anyone know what to do in the event of death of an American Citizen whom married in Vietnam and have been living together over the past year in Saigon/HCMC ?

They never got a chance to travel back to USA together. It appears to be due to heart failure. We don’t know to much more other then He did complain about not feeling well before going to bed… but did share with his wife, he’d felt this way before and for her not to worry AND he won’t go to hospital.

How does/would the U.S. Government "ie" Homeland security or USCIS view a situation such as this? What to do about his body?

Any advice will help.

Thanks

Very sorry to hear this.

Here's the information for American Citizen Services at the Consulate in HCMC:

http://hochiminh.usc...ontact_acs.html

Hopefully he had insurance that would cover repatriation of his remains.

How does/would the U.S. Government "ie" Homeland security or USCIS view a situation such as this?
I'm not sure what you mean by this question. If it is in regards to a Visa it's case closed. They are trying to deport Spouses who are in the States that have had the USC die. Sadly, even if he wanted her here it's too late.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2008-12-27 20:34:00

Learning English

I use the Pavlovian method. When she gets a word right she gets a treat, when she gets one wrong....well......

Actually my Wife learned English in High School. Like most Vietnamese that learned in school her problems are associated with conversational English. She reads and writes very well but has problems speaking. I don't have any experience with Rosetta Stone or any of the language programs. She has went one of the many English schools in Saigon, which is probably your best option. There is also this website:

englishbaby.com

It's free and is good for learning slang.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2008-12-23 09:40:00

Another Baby Boy!

Congratulations! We're very happy for you all Peter.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-01 03:48:00

He's a good looking kid.

You know that you and Peter have made things a bit difficult for me right? I was tempted not to show Thuy, but I knew she'd like the pics.

Edited by Joe Six-Pack, 02 February 2009 - 12:42 AM.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-02 00:41:00

This is my favorite. He looks like he's getting ready to talk.

"I'd like to thank my Daddy and Mommy, the Doctors and Nurses, The Consular Officer who interviewed my Mommy........"

Edited by Joe Six-Pack, 01 February 2009 - 12:13 PM.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-01 12:12:00

QUOTE (Melrose Plant @ Jan 30 2009, 08:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Joe Six-Pack @ Jan 30 2009, 11:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Thanks also to our friend em Nh?, without whom things wouldn't have turned out nearly as well.

Em Nh? is Mai's friend who is truly fluent in both English and Vietnamese. You understand that under that kind of stress, Mai somewhat lost her English.

QUOTE

Is that my Vietnamese name?

No, silly, you know better than that. Your Vietnamese name is anh B?c Phét.

Well I just got an email from another member that hasn't been around in a while. #2 was born the other day. Mickey is actually the 3rd. Hopefully he'll come along soon and share the news.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-01-31 02:51:00

QUOTE (CraigCam @ Jan 30 2009, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

WOOT!!!

Grats to both of you!

There's couple #3!

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-01-30 12:41:00

QUOTE (Melrose Plant @ Jan 30 2009, 12:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

My wife just had a baby! It was a very long, hard slog for her, but she pulled through and did it!

The baby, a boy, was born at 5:01 p.m., which I believe is the Hour of the Chicken, he weighed 3.48 kg, and was 51 cm long (that's 7 lbs., 11 oz., and 20 inches).

Thanks also to our friend em Nh?, without whom things wouldn't have turned out nearly as well.

Oh, I should also probably add that this was two days ago, not just today.

Congratulations to two of the best people I know. You both deserve the happiness that you have found.

On a personal note, this is the second Vietnamese/American pregnancy I have seen go full term since I first wandered into VJ! The rest of you need to get busy, because there's still time for a few more.

Thanks also to our friend em Nh?, without whom things wouldn't have turned out nearly as well.

Is that my Vietnamese name?

Edited by Joe Six-Pack, 30 January 2009 - 12:34 PM.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-01-30 12:32:00

Visa for US citizens

I was wrong. *gasp* Those of us that are married to VN citizens are eligible for the visa waiver.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-03 04:07:00

Visa for US citizens

QUOTE (Joe Six-Pack @ Feb 1 2009, 04:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (hniHnitsuJ @ Jan 29 2009, 11:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (patricks @ Jan 28 2009, 04:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

FYI:

If you're married to a VNs Citizen living in America, you can apply for a special 5 year visa for only $20. Ask your wife to read the Washington DC VNs Embassy's web site, in VNs language.

P

Patrick,

Do you mean this for US as (American Citizen)? I was wondering do you have the link that.

Thanks in advances.

http://mienthithucvk...36/Default.aspx

I think both people have to be living abroad. In other words, if your Wife is there then you still need a regular Visa.

I may be wrong about this:

2. With holders of foreign passports being wives, husbands, and children of a Vietnamese citizen or Vietnamese residing abroad, the attached file comprises of:

a. 01 application form for a visa exemption certificate.

b. 02 recent 4 x 6 cm photos with white background, straight face, bare head, without colored glasses. (01 attached to the application form, 01 spare photo).

c. A foreign passport with validity of at least 6 months upto date of entry (a copy attached for competent authority to file)

d. One of documents proving relationship between wives/husbands/children and the Vietnamese residing abroad (a copy attached for competent authority to file)
- Certificate of Marriage
- Certificate of Birth
- A Certificate of relationship with farther, mother, children;
- Other valid documents as regulated by the Vietnamese Law.
- Decision of Adoption

I've emailed them with the question.

Edited by Joe Six-Pack, 01 February 2009 - 04:24 AM.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-01 04:21:00

Visa for US citizens

QUOTE (hniHnitsuJ @ Jan 29 2009, 11:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (patricks @ Jan 28 2009, 04:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

FYI:

If you're married to a VNs Citizen living in America, you can apply for a special 5 year visa for only $20. Ask your wife to read the Washington DC VNs Embassy's web site, in VNs language.

P

Patrick,

Do you mean this for US as (American Citizen)? I was wondering do you have the link that.

Thanks in advances.

http://mienthithucvk...36/Default.aspx

I think both people have to be living abroad. In other words, if your Wife is there then you still need a regular Visa.

Edited by Joe Six-Pack, 01 February 2009 - 04:11 AM.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-01 04:09:00

Vietnam -- 2nd Blue Slip after sumitting addional documents. Wife Visa

QUOTE (Jack & Xuan @ Feb 2 2009, 11:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

We got our second blue slip on Oct 15 2008 and we are still waiting. That is WITH ME as our lawyer. So far he has been able to do absoulty nothing for us. He even got a bit rude in a phone call when I asked if there was anything he could do. He will not even make a phone call. I am not so sure that ME will be able to help if you are already at this point. The best thing to do with that money would be to go for another visit. At least you will have been with your wife while you wait. There is another among us who is in the same boat as we are and he has been waiting for about 6 months for a decision by now. ME says there is some kind of "writ" that will force the embassy to make a decision. It could be good or bad but they would be compelled by the court to make a decision. Now I have thought about this but then I think, if I were the person making a decison and I was force by a court to do it because someone was not willing to wait their turn, then I would just say no and send the case back. I am sure there are people who would do that just to make you wait even longer.

Again, my thoughts are to save your money and just make another trip. I have seen many people say they have gotten there congressmen or senators involved and nothing has ever come of it. But, who knows you may be the first that says anything positive about their help. I do not think it will hurt. Either way you, we are at their mercy.

As Xuan and I like to say.... STUPID embassy

I was just thinking about you today Jack. Sorry to hear that you're still in AR hell.

Ellis can be quirky. I noticed that when we met with him. He told me point blank that the odds were around 50/50 though. He didn't pull any punches and I respect that. I'd be irritated if I were you at this point as well though. He probably still remains the best representation on the ground there..

I agree with your statement on the Senators. There was one who had his Senator (Chuck Hagel http://en.wikipedia....iki/Chuck_Hagel ) send a letter to them with the K-1 packet. They floated right through. I have noticed other members in O/T that have sung the praises of theirs, but have yet to see one in our group do that.

Hang in there big guy.

Edited by Joe Six-Pack, 03 February 2009 - 03:55 AM.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-03 03:53:00

Vietnam -- 2nd Blue Slip after sumitting addional documents. Wife Visa

QUOTE (Hien @ Feb 2 2009, 05:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (thuyhang17 @ Feb 2 2009, 03:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

My wife just submitted a notary letter from me and the proof of airline purchases after the interview on 1/20 in Vietnam but still ended up with a blue slip. The blue slip did not say anything except asking her to wait. We are deeply disappointed and sad. Can anyone please tell me what to expect next?

Here is our time line.

Met in 4/17/07
2nd trip to Vietnam 9/07
3rd trip 4/17/08 to get Married
5/14/07 File I-130
1/20/09 Interview - Received Blue Slip asking for My letters and proof of Plan purchases
2/02/09 Submitted additional documents - Another Blue Slip which tell her to wait...

Please shed some light here and we are feeling so desperate...

You can send letter to the Senators of your local state to ask for help. You should prepare all evidences to show to them. By this way, the US Consulate will answer you sooner. I don't know if the result will be better or worse but at least they will answer you quickly, you don't need to waste time to wait for the same answer with a longer period of time.

Ditto. Some Senators are better than others when it comes to getting results, or even acknowledging you inquiry. I wouldn't wait on this. Do what you can now, which isn't really a whole lot. You're at their mercy.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-02 17:10:00

Vietnam -- 2nd Blue Slip after sumitting addional documents. Wife Visa

Good God. It seems like you would be good with 3 trips and a marriage. One of 2 things will happen. They are either going to approve it or send it back to the States. If it were me I would get Marc Ellis involved. He is an American attorney in Saigon. There is no guarantee he can help, but I've already retained him, as have many other people on this site. Here is his email:

marcellislaw@gmail.com

Mr. Nam is his partner. Here is his office number:

84-8-261-4124

Edited by Joe Six-Pack, 02 February 2009 - 05:06 PM.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-02 17:05:00

Hotels in Vietnam (saigon)

QUOTE (hniHnitsuJ @ Feb 2 2009, 11:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Pham Ngu Lao is a best place to stay with a decent price, and good place to hang out too.

You have to be more specific with us, because I thought that was the name of the hotel!

http://en.wikipedia...._Ngu_Lao_street

Edited by Joe Six-Pack, 03 February 2009 - 02:30 AM.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-03 02:29:00

Hotels in Vietnam (saigon)

Take a look at Craigs List.

http://vietnam.craigslist.org/

Vacation rentals:

http://vietnam.craigslist.org/vac/

Edited by Joe Six-Pack, 02 February 2009 - 04:20 PM.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-02 16:18:00

Help with Visa

QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Feb 3 2009, 09:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Take a look at the example forms link at the top of the page. Those examples were very helpful for me.

He's talking about a Tourist Visa to Vietnam, not to the US.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-03 21:31:00

Help with Visa

Place of birth are they looking for country or city state and country not sure?

Put City, State, Country

passport issued by? Mine doesnt give a name but it does say Authority Department of State is that what they want?

U.S. Dept. of State

they list format for some boxes as dd/mm/yy and others they do not list a format. I assume you would use the same format for all boxes where they want a date then?

Use their format dd/mm/yy

It says at the bottom date and place of application that woudl be the city you are mailing it to and the date you filled it out. Do they need the state and country also?

I'll let someone else answer that.

Getting a visa to Vietnam is a breeze compared to getting one here. They want you to spend money there. I am sure that if you answer all of the questions correctly it will be fine. If there were a problem I think they would call you.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-03 21:07:00

In the Middle of the Night

You should have played the piano man!

Good new keeps coming your way no?

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-05 20:11:00

Yeah, the best thing to do is call. I think the prices I was quoted weren't right. I would love to know why they don't put the prices on their website. For the visa exemption they do have it listed at $20.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-07 20:10:00

Thanks Chuck. I don't know how accurate this information is though. MelrosePlant is going to have his Wife call and confirm.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-03 19:26:00

UPDATE: The price quoted at the Embassy was for an expedited approval.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-03 04:04:00

Here's a shocker. Another member called The Embassy and got a price of $65 for a Single Entry.

QUOTE (Melrose Plant @ Feb 2 2009, 02:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Joe Six-Pack @ Feb 2 2009, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

This is information from a man at the SF Consulate that I spoke with. I was having a hard time understanding him, but I think the information is accurate.

You must have got the same guy I got before. I repeated his figures in Vietnamese just to make sure I understood correctly. Good thing, too. Some people say, "thirty" and "forty" so that they sound remarkably the same.

He sounded like I had interrupted him in the middle of a bowl of Ph?. When I told him I was married to a Vietnamese Woman he loosened up though. He must have realized I was part of the family now.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-02 14:28:00

30 Day Single Entry: $30

90 Day Single Entry: $115

If you are an American who has married a Vietnamese National you are eligible for the Visa Exemption. It is good for 5 years, BUT only good for 3 month stays. It's $20 for the first issuance and $10 for the second.

V. Document processing fee

Issued herewith Decision (Circular) by The Ministry of Finance No. ? Dated?.
-First issuance of visa exemption certificate: 20 USD
-Second issuance of visa exemption certificate: 10 USD

http://mienthithucvk...36/Default.aspx

This is information from a man at the SF Consulate that I spoke with. I was having a hard time understanding him, but I think the information is accurate.

Consulate General of Vietnam

1700 California Street, Suite 430

San Francisco, CA94109

Phone: (415)922-1707 ext 100,101, 102, 108

Hot line: 415-317-7932, 415-317-7051
Email: visa@vietnamconsulate-sf.org

Visa reception windows open from 8.30 AM to 12.00 PM. Phone calls are picked up and mails are received from 9.00 AM to 12.30 PM and from 2.30 PM to 5.00 PM (Pacific Time), Monday through Friday. Please note that the Consulate General is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and certain U.S. and Vietnamese holidays.

http://www.vietnamco...vietnamvisa.htm

Edited by Joe Six-Pack, 02 February 2009 - 02:10 PM.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-02 14:07:00

Going to Hcmc for 2nd visit - to do list?

QUOTE (luckytxn @ Feb 8 2009, 01:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Signing in does just that. It also was nice for my fiancee to see where it was and maybe help calm her some. It didn't help her calm down though but it did show the consulate I was there and I did ask some questions that I passed along to Trang. Some girl told me pretty much the procedure where she would go and some things. Everyone was so nice to and professional. I even afterwards sent a email to the consulate saying so and thanks for being that way. It was also a nice area and felt very safe to walk around. Lol.

That was actually a real smart thing to do all the way around.

I registered online with The State Department the last time. I'll be there in person this time.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-08 06:56:00

Going to Hcmc for 2nd visit - to do list?

QUOTE (hniHnitsuJ @ Feb 2 2009, 12:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I am flying out this wednesday, 02-04-09, be back on 20-22-09. I am taking China China, it only costs $950 from CA. You guys think it's a good deal? If any of your VJ in town, we can go out for a coffee? I will be in Saigon.

Yeah, that's a good deal. Look's like you'll be gone by the time I get there though. Enjoy your time with you loved ones!

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-02 00:52:00

Going to Hcmc for 2nd visit - to do list?

You had me worried, but Asiana smoked Cathay's price for my flight. It does take 40 hours for mine though. I'll be there from February 25th to at least April 2nd. We'll be in Saigon for a week or so starting on March 2nd. We have to make the trek to Cai Be first. There's going to be a few of us over there it looks like. Coffee with a few VJer's sounds good.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-02 00:32:00

What is IR/CR1 petition?

I wouldn't be waiting for an email response. You need to be hitting that phone.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-08 16:41:00

What is IR/CR1 petition?

QUOTE (Brianandphuong @ Feb 8 2009, 10:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

how do i schedule interview to plead my case. WHat extra evidence can i show? Do i just go there and show up at the embassy? Imm worried if they return the I-129F i will have to wait a long time. Im trying to get the answer im looking for so i can fly to VN right away and get this problem taken care of and submit any paperwork I can. I could be in VN in a two weeks im sure if I could just get the answer im looking for about what I need to do. Anyones help is appreciated....

There is no right or wrong answer. This is a perfect example of why you should be there for the interview if possible. The only way to get in to see them is to show up. They may or may not let you. Most that I have read about demanded to see somebody.

The CR1 is for couples that have been married for less than 2 years. The IR-1 more than 2 years. There have been couples that have been denied the K-1 that have successfully petitioned for a K-3 or CR/IR1. Many are or have been members here.

This is the perfect execution of a CR/IR1 visa:

http://www.visajourn...le.php?id=33193

I think he said that his petition weighed 40 lbs. He covered anything and everything.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-08 10:58:00

Case rejected at HCMC and sent back to USCIS what do I do now?

QUOTE (Melrose Plant @ Feb 11 2009, 06:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I would take their advice with a grain of salt, for two reasons: 1) They can't get your name right, evidently. Details, details. 2) They make a living from scaring people into hiring them. It's easy to see that just reading the home page of their website. And let's face it. They are Russian specialists. Vietnam is a whole 'nother ballgame. Marc Ellis lives in Saigon at least half the time, maybe more. Homeboy and Lollipop don't.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-11 18:36:00

Case rejected at HCMC and sent back to USCIS what do I do now?

QUOTE (Jack & Xuan @ Feb 11 2009, 07:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Joe Six-Pack @ Feb 10 2009, 11:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Dai_VN @ Feb 10 2009, 11:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Jack & Xuan @ Feb 11 2009, 12:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Brianandphuong @ Feb 10 2009, 06:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Lolly and associates are handling my case. They will review the case and find out the reason for my rejection and freeze the case and keep it from being sent back for $500 additional services after that are more. Its worth it to keep the case from being sent back and finding out the correct course of action to take to make sure you dont make any more mistakes.

Sounds like a WISE move. Let me know how it works out for you. I may need their number. Are they state-side lawyers or in HCMC?

Good luck

Holmes and Lolly was one of the lawyers I was planning on using but them tried so hard to tell me I should get married in Thailand instead of Vietnam. That really turned me off when they tried to push me hard to do that. I decided to use a Vietnamese Attorney with experience with immigration in Vietnam.

This is Holmes and Lolly's website
http://www.fianceevisas.com/

If something happens where our case is denied in Vietnam then that is what I am going to do. Looking back, that is what I should have done in the first place. I thought about going with them as well. I should have listened to them I think. We will see.

That's actually an interesting idea. I'm assuming they would have wanted the interview to be in Thailand? I had considered trying that.

Edited by Joe Six-Pack, 11 February 2009 - 08:56 AM.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2009-02-11 08:55:00