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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUsing EMAILS and YAHOO CHATS as PROOF ..... help!
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My fault. I am doing a CR-1. I do know of others that have sent in chats and e mails with a K-1 though. PeterFB comes directly to mind. His application sailed through. I consider him the resident guru in the Viet Nam section (not that you don't know your stuff)!


That is why it is important not to mix K-1 advice with K-3 or IR advice... the evidentiary requirement is different.....


For a I-129F petition for alien Fiance(e) providing relationship evidence is optional and in my opinion borders on superfulous.....


Hey Shakespeare. If you are going to use a word like superfluous, then spell it right!

Unbelievable!


No, if you're going to use "the word" superfluous, spell it right. If you use "a word like" superfluous, you can spell it any way you like. devil.gif



I'm a product of West Virginia public education. The fact that I am able to spell at all is a miracle! I thank God every day for spell check.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-05-16 18:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUsing EMAILS and YAHOO CHATS as PROOF ..... help!
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QUOTE (WideAwakeInTheUSA @ May 16 2008, 12:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fault. I am doing a CR-1. I do know of others that have sent in chats and e mails with a K-1 though. PeterFB comes directly to mind. His application sailed through. I consider him the resident guru in the Viet Nam section (not that you don't know your stuff)!


That is why it is important not to mix K-1 advice with K-3 or IR advice... the evidentiary requirement is different.....


For a I-129F petition for alien Fiance(e) providing relationship evidence is optional and in my opinion borders on superfulous.....


Hey Shakespeare. If you are going to use a word like superfluous, then spell it right!

Unbelievable!
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-05-16 17:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUsing EMAILS and YAHOO CHATS as PROOF ..... help!
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QUOTE (ILoveTan @ May 16 2008, 07:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Scary but true fact about my relationship with Tan: 1 yahoo chat is 3-5 hours long and just ONE chat log comes out to around 30 pages!!!! Should I really include these in my I-129 packet?????

Further, is there a way to edit these yahoo chats or emails? When I try to put them in Word or another program, I lose the emoticons blush.gif <~~~these little dealies - and I didn't want them to look "messed" with, you know what I mean?

On the OTHER HAND, while I am sure they don't have the time to read 4 hour chat logs, we say many non-PC things to each other (I call him my slanty eye jungle boy and he calls me "the other white meat") further, we won't even MENTION the sex talk that goes on, plus of course, talking about his interview, plus tons of cussing, etc etc etc etc.......

Same problem with our emails, very very candid. How does everyone else get around this? Certainly I am not the ONLY person talking dirty in my chats and emails to my loved one .... AM I?? devil.gif hihihihi

Thanks for your help!
ILOVETAN


Heck no! For the initial filing, you don't need to provide ANY evidence of a bona fide ongoing relationship. The key is your two original signed letters of intent and evidence of meeting in person within the last two years.

Save your bona fide relationship evidence for the interview. Even then, logs of chats and some examples of the text scattered through the relationship (maybe one a month) are enough for that kind of evidence. Actual visits are the best evidence of bona fides, not boxes full of printed paper.


6. Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union

It doesn't say to send some of them but many people do. I was advised to send a few.


K1 is a fiance(e) visa, so the petitioner is never going see any instruction like the above, referring to an ongoing marital union.



My fault. I am doing a CR-1. I do know of others that have sent in chats and e mails with a K-1 though. PeterFB comes directly to mind. His application sailed through. I consider him the resident guru in the Viet Nam section (not that you don't know your stuff)!
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-05-16 12:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUsing EMAILS and YAHOO CHATS as PROOF ..... help!
QUOTE (pushbrk @ May 16 2008, 12:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ILoveTan @ May 16 2008, 07:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Scary but true fact about my relationship with Tan: 1 yahoo chat is 3-5 hours long and just ONE chat log comes out to around 30 pages!!!! Should I really include these in my I-129 packet?????

Further, is there a way to edit these yahoo chats or emails? When I try to put them in Word or another program, I lose the emoticons blush.gif <~~~these little dealies - and I didn't want them to look "messed" with, you know what I mean?

On the OTHER HAND, while I am sure they don't have the time to read 4 hour chat logs, we say many non-PC things to each other (I call him my slanty eye jungle boy and he calls me "the other white meat") further, we won't even MENTION the sex talk that goes on, plus of course, talking about his interview, plus tons of cussing, etc etc etc etc.......

Same problem with our emails, very very candid. How does everyone else get around this? Certainly I am not the ONLY person talking dirty in my chats and emails to my loved one .... AM I?? devil.gif hihihihi

Thanks for your help!
ILOVETAN


Heck no! For the initial filing, you don't need to provide ANY evidence of a bona fide ongoing relationship. The key is your two original signed letters of intent and evidence of meeting in person within the last two years.

Save your bona fide relationship evidence for the interview. Even then, logs of chats and some examples of the text scattered through the relationship (maybe one a month) are enough for that kind of evidence. Actual visits are the best evidence of bona fides, not boxes full of printed paper.


6. Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union

It doesn't say to send some of them but many people do. I was advised to send a few.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-05-16 11:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUsing EMAILS and YAHOO CHATS as PROOF ..... help!
Have you tried to print them yet? Some people have a problem with that. When we were using Yahoo (gag) I ended up saving the file every time. Then my computer crashed. I lost 3 months of chats. That's one of the reasons I set out in search of an alternative. I LOVE MEEBO! It saves them for me, the web cam function is stable, I was able to boot Yahoo's program from my computer and we still use our Yahoo ID's. The emoticons suck and I just found out that I have to print a page at a time, but I don't care. I'll copy and paste them if I have to. Yahoo was driving me nuts. Do I sound like a meebo salesman? I would if I could. They made my life on hell of alot easier.

I'm sending in 2 chats per month (with some screen shots), a few e mails, a few phone bills, airline receipts,some of my Western Union receipts, pictures as proof. We are doing a CR-1 but it still requires the proof.

Edited by WideAwakeInTheUSA, 16 May 2008 - 11:35 AM.

Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-05-16 11:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance is pregnant!
QUOTE (Haole @ Jun 10 2008, 01:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Be careful!
Good friend of mine brought over his pregnant lady on a K1.
3 years later he found out he wasn't the biological pop!
He still loves the kid but they are divorced.


That's a little out of line Haole. I'm sure you mean well but I'm also sure the O/P is aware of the risks in any relationship.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-06-10 00:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance is pregnant!
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QUOTE (decker @ Jun 9 2008, 10:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello from Alaska USA! I am a newbie to this forum. I have a question I hope you folks can help me with. I met Linh in October and we corresponded regularly. I have gone to HCM to meet her twice now (FEB 2008 AND MAY 2008) and we are going to apply for the K1 visa. I called her last night and she says she is now pregnant. Question is should we wait to apply for a K1 until after our child is born or can we forge ahead as is? If we can apply now, how do I list our child on the I-129?

I have a long road ahead as you all well know. I will be picking your brains a lot. Thank you for your help and good luck to you all.


Congratulations on the baby.

You are going thru the toughest Consulate, so prepare very carefully and be throughal. B_weeks just returned from there with his fiancee and got a pink slip on the first try. His fiancee is pregnant. He can give you insight on what you should do.

I don't know how long it will take for you since you're going thru Nebraska but from the Vj timeline it looks like it's a bit shorter than CA. If you file now, the wait for the interview day will be around the time she gives birth depending on how long she has been pregnant.

My advice is to start the process so the birth and interveiw date are not close, advise the USCIS in your I-129f about the baby as well as the rest of your relationship. From what I've seen here at Vj, proactive usually works better than waiting for the USCIS or Consulate to ask for documents. With that in mind, I would gather any evidence that would prove the baby is yours as well as showing them that you are taking action now about your future child and wife. Then prepare your I-129f #18 statement and proof of ongoing relationship completely so the USCIS and HCMC Consulate have no questions about your case.

Good Luck!!!

Peter and Thi

I-129F Sent : 2007-05-26
I-129F NOA1 : 2007-06-11
I-129F RFE(s) :
RFE Reply(s) :
I-129F NOA2 : 2007-10-26
Touched: 2007-11-02
NVC Recieved: 2007-11-16
Consulate recieved ??????
Packet 3 sent 2007-12-11
Packet 3 received 2007-12-24
Packet 3 returned 2007-12-28
Packet 4 sent 2008-1-14
Email Reply with Interview Date 2008-1-23
Interview Date 2008-2-27
Passed Interview 2008-02-27
Visa Pick Up Date 2008-3-05
Received Visa 2008-2-29 (called to pick up earlier)
POE 2008-3-05 Los Angeles
Wedding 2008-4-26



Actually I think Nebraska forwards the I-129F's to California or Vermont Peter. They don't list the 129f in their processing times.

http://www.visajourn...h...&page=times

The Consulate may ask you for a DNA test also. Good luck.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-06-09 23:59:00
CanadaWhy do I feel 2 inches tall
I'm busting your chops. biggrin.gif There are a lot of people getting denied right now. Retail type credit cards have always been tough. It's too hard for them to repo the items purchased.

Having a big down payment on the "big ticket" items usually gets the job done.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2009-02-18 11:20:00
CanadaWhy do I feel 2 inches tall
You should thank them and pay cash.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2009-02-18 10:28:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCheck cashed @ VSC
Hooray, more paperwork!!
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-01-18 03:08:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiontraveling to Cancun Mexico
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hi, I did search for info but it was not clear. I know that you can enter the US with an expired green card and noa1 letter but what documents are require to enter Mexico? any info would be appreciated.


I don't know the answer to your question, but I will say that I would never consider taking my Wife to Mexico unless she were a naturalized citizen. I wouldn't want her to go anywhere outside of the U.S., which has plenty of places that rival Cancun!


Hi:

I am curious why you would take such a rigid stance on this issue. I, and many others, have travelled many times abroad as a permanent resident - Europe, UK, Australia, Mexico, South America etc. It is really quite simple - make sure you meet the requirements for returning to the US AND make sure you meet the entry requirements for the country you go to. Depending on your nationality, some countries may require you to obtain separate visas for entry, but all this can be done with careful planning. Why the paranoia?


1.) Expired Green Card.

2.) The absolute hell that Ho Chi Minh City puts some through to get the Visa.

and 3.) The nightmare that some have went through returning to th U.S.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-08-11 09:33:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiontraveling to Cancun Mexico
QUOTE (tung @ Aug 6 2008, 07:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi, I did search for info but it was not clear. I know that you can enter the US with an expired green card and noa1 letter but what documents are require to enter Mexico? any info would be appreciated.


I don't know the answer to your question, but I will say that I would never consider taking my Wife to Mexico unless she were a naturalized citizen. I wouldn't want her to go anywhere outside of the U.S., which has plenty of places that rival Cancun!
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-08-09 11:22:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion60 Minutes
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QUOTE (CanAmCharlotte @ Nov 24 2008, 09:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Did you catch '60 Minutes' last night? There was a segment on foreign spouses who were widowed while in the process of removing the conditions of their residency. To add insult to injury, they were told at their interview that they had to leave the US as technically they were no longer married. There is a class action lawsuit against the USCIS for those in this particular situation. A couple of things didn't quite make sense though. First of all, few people who are removing conditions actually get an interview. The segment made it sound like everyone gets one. Secondly, people who get divorced after filing their I-751 are very often allowed to stay if they can prove the marriage was entered into in good faith. So is the USCIS saying you can (more than likely) stay if you get divorced but adios if you become widowed?

Thoughts?

J



Why would the person in question want to stay here if their spouse dies? Especially if they came here JUST to be with their other half. Seems like they would want to return to their homeland to be with their family. Chances are they'd end up on welfare here anyway and depending on our government to support them, God knows we have enough of our own here doing that. It makes sense to me that they should be asked to leave.



The nerve of them! Who do they think they are, a major corporation like A.I.G.?

Some of these cases are obviously a travesty of justice. I'm sure most of the Spouses would want their loved one to be able to stay. In fact I would venture that it would be their dying wish. Change can't come soon enough.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-11-24 16:21:00
PhilippinesJourney's new front man Arnel Pineda
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QUOTE (eric&gen @ Jun 22 2008, 09:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The new guy sounds great but what happened to Steve Perry?

my husband told me that he passed away a few years ago.



Someone forgot to tell him he's dead:

On March 30th 2008 former member's of Journey's Management Team revealed that Steve Perry had recently played them demos of new material and that his voice was as good as ever. It was further added that at this time there were no plans to "put new material out".

http://en.wikipedia....erry_(musician)
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-06-23 11:15:00
PhilippinesJourney's new front man Arnel Pineda
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This was news in The Bay Area a few months back... the Bay Rocks... sorry LA tongue.gif




What are you talking about Roy! Im sorry but South Cali is not about to be outdone. This was old news in South Cali too!! mad.gif LOL!
I was even waiting and bought their new CD on the exact day it was release on June 3 (plug he he)

The CD btw is awesome. Three disc in there for only $11 at Walmart.

The first CD is compose of 11 brand new songs.

The second is a re-recorded versions (with Arnel) of Journey's greatest hits.

The 3rd is a DVD of their concert in Las Vegas!!

Awesome bargain for any Journey fans. Go buy it!! good.gif



just a little friendly NorCal to SoCal ribbing. laughing.gif I don't think I'll need to buy it. have an idea of what my Father's Day present is going to be. yes.gif kicking.gif


Father's Day 2009? 2008's was last week!

It was. It was a joke though. Ifd you took offense, then too bad.


I believe the above statement you bolded was made BEFORE father's day (2008)... Your reaction was pretty late. good.gif


It was. Oops.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-06-20 21:12:00
PhilippinesJourney's new front man Arnel Pineda
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QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Jun 14 2008, 02:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This was news in The Bay Area a few months back... the Bay Rocks... sorry LA tongue.gif




What are you talking about Roy! Im sorry but South Cali is not about to be outdone. This was old news in South Cali too!! mad.gif LOL!
I was even waiting and bought their new CD on the exact day it was release on June 3 (plug he he)

The CD btw is awesome. Three disc in there for only $11 at Walmart.

The first CD is compose of 11 brand new songs.

The second is a re-recorded versions (with Arnel) of Journey's greatest hits.

The 3rd is a DVD of their concert in Las Vegas!!

Awesome bargain for any Journey fans. Go buy it!! good.gif



just a little friendly NorCal to SoCal ribbing. laughing.gif I don't think I'll need to buy it. have an idea of what my Father's Day present is going to be. yes.gif kicking.gif


Father's Day 2009? 2008's was last week!
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-06-20 20:08:00
PhilippinesMy Flights and POE Experience
Welcome to America! I could tell by the pic in your siggy that you were here. Nice cat!


Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-08-30 22:31:00
PhilippinesPrinting out YM chat?
If you don't have Word, you can get Open Office for free.

http://www.openoffice.org/

Edited by Joe Six-Pack, 30 January 2009 - 11:43 PM.

Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2009-01-30 23:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOff to Be with Fiancee
QUOTE (Eric and An Thuy @ Dec 31 2007, 01:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you for all of your great wishes . I am In Vietnam now on An's Computer I sleep 17 hrs yesterday after a 34 hour flight but I am so happy to be with my baby. Interview in 11 days wow getting nervous will keep all of you posted . Temp in Vietnam is 75 degrees today and overcast skys with 10 mile hr wind and last night it got down to 65 degrees so nice. Happy new year.



Good luck Eric and Thuy. Glad to hear you made it O.K. I am looking forward to late February (when I hit the ground for the first time)! Where did you get your ticket? The cheapest I can find right now is $1300 from the east coast. I have always been apprehensive about lowest bidder fares for flights though (where do they cut the corners)?!
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-01-01 21:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview Vietnam!
Sending out a prayer right now. She should be in the process right now.......

http://www.visajourn...p;#entry1480470


dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif!!!VICTORY!!!:dancing: dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif





I'm really happy for you two!

P.S. I'm a Trucker in the Entertainment Industry. I was sitting at a venue last night when I made the post listed at the top of the page. The moment I hit Enter another truck backed into me! I thought "Oh, boy. That's not a good omen"! I think when Thuy interviews I may have to have the same guy back into me again. Evidently two semis coming together gets Gods attention!
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-01-11 16:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED!!
Congratulations!! I thought you were in for a long one as well (not that the process is short to begin with)! Thanks for the advice and information.

"Knowledge is power".

Sir Francis Bacon, Religious Meditations, Of Heresies, 1597
English author, courtier,philosopher and inventor of the B.L.T. (1561 - 1626)

Edited by WideAwakeInTheUSA, 29 January 2008 - 10:06 AM.

Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-01-29 10:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVAL TODAY
Congratulations!
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-03-12 21:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGREAT NEWS!!!!
Good God that was quick (or quicker than some have experienced)! Congratulations!
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-04-11 16:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSorry, Sorry I have not used Visa Journey for a while I forgot
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Sorry, Thank You to all who posted comments about my question. I was reading a friends email and she said she has been reading and using Visa Journey, Then it hit me I have not checked or updated my profile in a very long time. Things are going slowly but moving allong with no snags yet good.gif biggrin.gif

Thanks Michael&Tham


Welcome back! Please keep us posted.

I noticed in your timeline you have your marriage taking place on September 1st. Make sure that when Tham goes to the interview she understands that you were not married, that it was merely an engagement ceremony. Seems stupid, but I have heard they can get hung up on that. Good luck.


Sep. 1st is the day Tham and I and my family are planning on a wedding date in Nebraska 2008, Tham and I got engaged August 5th 2007 She know that we were engaged and not married, when I go back to Vietnam we are going to have a wedding ceremony with her parents and family, the wedding in Vietnam will not be legal because I will need to live in Vietnam for more than 30 days before a marriage is legal in Vietnam.



I wasn't there 30 days and we are legally married, but don't worry about that! You are fixed in a K-1 route now. It's probably best to stay that way. We had to jump through a few hoops to get the papers done it time, but it happened (with a week to spare). You have a couple of other VJ Viet Nam members in your general vacinity if you're in Nebraska. Melrose Plant and LoveMyHueGirl are in Iowa.

Edited by WideAwakeInTheUSA, 18 April 2008 - 09:40 PM.

Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-04-18 21:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSorry, Sorry I have not used Visa Journey for a while I forgot
QUOTE (Michael&Tham @ Apr 18 2008, 09:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry, Thank You to all who posted comments about my question. I was reading a friends email and she said she has been reading and using Visa Journey, Then it hit me I have not checked or updated my profile in a very long time. Things are going slowly but moving allong with no snags yet good.gif biggrin.gif

Thanks Michael&Tham


Welcome back! Please keep us posted.

I noticed in your timeline you have your marriage taking place on September 1st. Make sure that when Tham goes to the interview she understands that you were not married, that it was merely an engagement ceremony. Seems stupid, but I have heard they can get hung up on that. Good luck.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-04-18 20:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInteview May 21st 8am
Tell Ngoc to go get that pink! You case moved through pretty quick! Good luck.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-04-10 14:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview date received
Congratulations on the Interview date. I agree that you should seriously consider being there for it. That would make 3 trips? It's hard to question that. Every trip helps.

I'm sorry to hear about the problems with the marriage. I guess we can consider ourselves lucky that ours went through with little problem. We did have to jump through a few hoops though.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-04-22 21:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsYEAH!!!!! We have interview date.
Congratulations! Tell Tham to go get that pink slip!

P.S. No problem on the resizing of the pics.

Edited by WideAwakeInTheUSA, 20 April 2008 - 12:38 AM.

Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-04-20 00:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports10 Days 11 Hours 2 minutes
Michael&Tham,

Good luck! Please let us hear the good news as soon as possible. I was thinking of you and Senator Hagle earlier. Here is a statement from him that I ran across this morning:

Chuck Hagel

Hagel, 58, now a U.S. Republican senator from Nebraska, was an infantryman in Vietnam from December 1967 to December 1968.

"We certainly learned a lot from Vietnam," he says. "One of the lessons ... is that it's easy to get into war. But no matter how noble the purpose, (it's) not always easy to get out. You can get yourself into a lot of trouble pretty quick," says Hagel, whose tour included battle during the chaos of the Tet Offensive.

"We should not ever allow that bad experience in Vietnam to paralyze America," he says.

But those who fought there are mindful that "war is full of unintended consequences. War is a very uncertain process. The only constant of war is that there's a tremendous amount of suffering. "If we can keep this all in a certain balance and perspective as we work ... then we would have gained from that experience.

The article was in USA Today in 2005. I just posted it. Here is the link:

http://www.visajourn...howtopic=128308

Once again, Good Luck. I predict "PINK"!


Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-05-17 12:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAnd so it ends...
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QUOTE (Mel and Syl @ Jul 6 2008, 01:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow this is a tough one!
You have decided to cancel the petition witch is your full right but dont you think you should talk to her first? You said that she is doing it for money so why do you think that she is chaeting on you? I am not taking her side but i will surely not judge anybody for trying to make a living as long as that person is not harming anyone. What i am trying to say is that i dont believe that anybody will do such things just for fun. I dont know where she comes from and i dont know her financial situation but maybe to her thats the only way to support herself and her family. I can understand that you are disappointed because you found out by mistake and not from her but still there must be a reason why she is doing it. You will surely feel better about your decision when you know WHY she has been doing that typ of WORK, yes i call it WORK because once again, i can't imagine such thing to be fun. You also said that you had never been happier befor so i guess she felt the same way about you or she is a good actor but only you can tell. After all you decided to file the petition because you thought she loves you the way you love her so why don't you take your time and think back befor taking any action?

I wish you good luck and may God help you to make the right decision!


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She has put the O/P's life in danger (AIDS).

You're doing the right thing, as long as you are sure it is her. IMHO



Come on now, how many people put their partner's life in danger (AIDS) everyday without doing what she is doing?


You can't be serious.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-07-06 17:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAnd so it ends...
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Wow this is a tough one!
You have decided to cancel the petition witch is your full right but dont you think you should talk to her first? You said that she is doing it for money so why do you think that she is chaeting on you? I am not taking her side but i will surely not judge anybody for trying to make a living as long as that person is not harming anyone. What i am trying to say is that i dont believe that anybody will do such things just for fun. I dont know where she comes from and i dont know her financial situation but maybe to her thats the only way to support herself and her family. I can understand that you are disappointed because you found out by mistake and not from her but still there must be a reason why she is doing it. You will surely feel better about your decision when you know WHY she has been doing that typ of WORK, yes i call it WORK because once again, i can't imagine such thing to be fun. You also said that you had never been happier befor so i guess she felt the same way about you or she is a good actor but only you can tell. After all you decided to file the petition because you thought she loves you the way you love her so why don't you take your time and think back befor taking any action?

I wish you good luck and may God help you to make the right decision!


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She has put the O/P's life in danger (AIDS).

You're doing the right thing, as long as you are sure it is her. IMHO

Edited by WideAwakeInTheUSA, 06 July 2008 - 05:23 PM.

Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-07-06 17:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsReceived approval
A method I use to let Thuy know what I am talking about is Google images:

images.google.com

I find a pic and send her the link.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-08-23 16:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsReceived approval
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Chúc mừng bạn nghen Mong bạn sá»›m Ä‘oàn tụ vá»›i người mình yêu



LOL. Thanks Cao. I haven't used the translating portion of: vdict.com in ages. Forgot how much fun that is. I too hope for good luck to you and God bless you friend.


Watch vdict.com. I put in a phrase once, I can't remember exactly what it was, but it came back "I want to stay single the rest of my life" in Vietnamese!

As far as calming her, just do what you are doing here. Tell her it will happen eventually. It may take a while, but if your relationship is true it won't be denied.

Congrads and good luck.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-08-23 15:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion2nd KO and don't know what to do
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Well, she didn't get her pink again, yet she got another fing blue slip. This time saying that we don't have enough proof and need more evidence. She will send me the copy of the 2nd blue slip later today. I don't know what more proof I can possibly provide or who to contact to help us. This is ridiculous. I mean we have hundreds of emails, receipts of phone calls, text messages, pictures, airline tickets for June and September, not to mention that we have known each other for almost 2 years now. SHe mentioned that the consulate sugested that I come there so thyat we have more evidence. I will however know more later.
I am so frustrated at this whole process this does not seem just of fair whatsoever.


1.) You can contact Marc Ellis. This would be my first step.

2.) You can go there as they suggested. This would be my second step.

3.) You could try the marriage route again. Been down that road, but......

4.) You could get her pregnant. Last resort with no guarantee. It would make your case more compelling though. Others have succeeded with this option.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-06-02 10:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion2nd KO and don't know what to do
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Well, she didn't get her pink again, yet she got another fing blue slip. This time saying that we don't have enough proof and need more evidence. She will send me the copy of the 2nd blue slip later today. I don't know what more proof I can possibly provide or who to contact to help us. This is ridiculous. I mean we have hundreds of emails, receipts of phone calls, text messages, pictures, airline tickets for June and September, not to mention that we have known each other for almost 2 years now. SHe mentioned that the consulate sugested that I come there so thyat we have more evidence. I will however know more later.
I am so frustrated at this whole process this does not seem just of fair whatsoever.


1.) You can contact Marc Ellis. This would be my first step.

2.) You can go there as they suggested. This would be my second step.

3.) You could try the marriage route again. Been down that road, but......

4.) You could get her pregnant. Last resort with no guarantee. It would make your case more compelling though. Others have succeeded with this option.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-06-02 09:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion2nd KO and don't know what to do
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Well, she didn't get her pink again, yet she got another fing blue slip. This time saying that we don't have enough proof and need more evidence. She will send me the copy of the 2nd blue slip later today. I don't know what more proof I can possibly provide or who to contact to help us. This is ridiculous. I mean we have hundreds of emails, receipts of phone calls, text messages, pictures, airline tickets for June and September, not to mention that we have known each other for almost 2 years now. SHe mentioned that the consulate sugested that I come there so thyat we have more evidence. I will however know more later.
I am so frustrated at this whole process this does not seem just of fair whatsoever.


1.) You can contact Marc Ellis. This would be my first step.

2.) You can go there as they suggested. This would be my second step.

3.) You could try the marriage route again. Been down that road, but......

4.) You could get her pregnant. Last resort with no guarantee. It would make your case more compelling though. Others have succeeded with this option.
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-06-02 06:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionblue slip HCM
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my fiancee got a green slip the first interview, they wanted me to hand write a letter about our realtionship. i did that and we also sent more pictures and things. today when she dropped off those things they looked over everything and told her she was missing a duplicate copy of the DS156 and also needed to bring some small passposrt photos. so now im guess atfer she brings those thing it will mean a pink slip for us?? anyone know how long it take after the pink slip to get the visa? so told me a few people there said ita about 10 days, but i read on the US consulates web site that you can pick up the visa the next day after approval.

It all depends on the consulate. The consulate is like a ###### dictator and it depends on his/her mood at the time. Is this America that they represent???? I thought that it was a sure thing that we would get our pink slip after we received a blue slip and submitted all of the required information. ####, we had hundreds of emails and statements from telephone conversations. We also had a whole photo album. I don't think that you could ever be prepared enough as the consulate will find some crazy #### out of the ordinary and you and your spouse will have to jump through the emotional hoops just to satisfy them enough to grant you your visa. It amazes me how some people get their pink slips on their first attempt while others have to deal with numerous obstacles in order to get theirs, if they get theirs.


You'll be O.K. Jeff. Just do what you know you need to do and it will be fine. It's not fair, there's no doubt about it.

P.S. You need to call Senator Clinton's office. After all "No woman is illegal".

Edited by WideAwakeInTheUSA, 03 June 2008 - 02:50 PM.

Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-06-03 14:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionReturn to HCM
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Well, I got all of the information that the consulate asked for yet again on the 2nd blue slip that my fiancée received. She should have the paperwork mid next week and will return back to Ho chi Minh City and hand deliver the papers to the consulate. I am hoping that this will satisfy the consulates needs once and for all so that we can begin our lives together. Everyday that goes by is another day lost that we could have spent together. It seems that a lot of VJ members have gotten their pink slip on the first or second attempt. I really don't understand what we are doing wrong that we are having such a hard time. I mean we have been 100% truthful and honest and have given them everything that they have asked for, if not more. Hopefully my next post will be good news.


Evidently what you did wrong was not to originally submit what you just now submitted. It helps nobody when you keep that a secret.

It's also possible you couldn't possibly have submitted this documentation at the original interview. It's difficult to comment intelligently because you've provided no information.


He's posted the information before. They asked him for the receipt for the plane ticket, even thought he had provided the credit card statement already, and a supporting statement. It's a typical HCMC stall tactic.

Jeff, I really hope she gets it this time. I got the impression that they wanted to see you though.

Good luck.

Well, we provided them with all of that information just to receive another denial letter. The second denial letter asked for the names, addresses, phone numbers, date of births, copy of drivers’ license for all of her friends and family living in the U.S. This information was difficult to obtain as her family is scattered throughout the US. The person we hired to help us with the paperwork and through the interview told us that the consulate basically does not believe that we have a bon fie relationship and said that I should come and visit her again so that we have more proof. This would be fine and dandy if I were wealthy and could take off from work any time that I wanted. Unfortunately I am like every other blue collar citizen living from paycheck to paycheck. I do however plan to pick her up when she gets her visa because she does not travel well due to motion sickness.


The Catch 22 is that if you don't visit before she gets the visa there may be no visa. Good luck.

It is a difficult decision. My attorney states that it does not always make a difference whether the petitioner is present or not. She has had clients denied regardless. It seems that it is more of a case of catching the consulate on a good day.


Going isn't a sure thing but it appear not going will be. Up to you.



I agree. It sucks and isn't fair but they are holding all the cards. The regulations state that you only have to have met 1 time in the past 2 years.

Too bad we didn't meet Filipino wives. They seem to just set a box of pink slips on the porch there. Need one? Just come and get it. No offense to anyone going through there but that's how I see it.

Edited by WideAwakeInTheUSA, 13 June 2008 - 12:01 PM.

Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-06-13 12:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionReturn to HCM
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Well, I got all of the information that the consulate asked for yet again on the 2nd blue slip that my fiancée received. She should have the paperwork mid next week and will return back to Ho chi Minh City and hand deliver the papers to the consulate. I am hoping that this will satisfy the consulates needs once and for all so that we can begin our lives together. Everyday that goes by is another day lost that we could have spent together. It seems that a lot of VJ members have gotten their pink slip on the first or second attempt. I really don't understand what we are doing wrong that we are having such a hard time. I mean we have been 100% truthful and honest and have given them everything that they have asked for, if not more. Hopefully my next post will be good news.


Evidently what you did wrong was not to originally submit what you just now submitted. It helps nobody when you keep that a secret.

It's also possible you couldn't possibly have submitted this documentation at the original interview. It's difficult to comment intelligently because you've provided no information.


He's posted the information before. They asked him for the receipt for the plane ticket, even thought he had provided the credit card statement already, and a supporting statement. It's a typical HCMC stall tactic.

Jeff, I really hope she gets it this time. I got the impression that they wanted to see you though.

Good luck.

Edited by WideAwakeInTheUSA, 11 June 2008 - 08:44 PM.

Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-06-11 20:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDo I need to notarize tax return transcripts & timeline?
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You need to tell them about her realtives that is very important do they live close to you My wife has a Uncle in Houston they did not seem to care but they did ask she did tell them yes. Timeline for what you only need a timeline if they ask after a blue slip or green or in the above link white slip relax and have your wife be prepared for all sorts of questions and be confident you will do great remember they allready know your timeline when you sent in your I-129. good luck


The goal is to have the least amount of problems possible submit everything you think they may ask for in advance I'm out!
Teacher MarkMaleVietnam (no flag)2008-12-28 00:03:00