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A Question For All Viet Nam VJ Members.

QUOTE (ILoveTan @ May 2 2008, 01:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (WideAwakeInTheUSA @ May 2 2008, 11:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I am curious about the questions that are asked. What do you feel is the most bizarre, or strange one's that you loved one was asked?

This would be a great thread for all us VN newbies, if everyone who has been through the interview would participate as best they could. I know PeterFB has said that there are questions listed in Reviews: Embassy/USCIS link at the top of the site, but I wasn't able to find many reviews or many specific questions.

If everyone could post here any questions they remember or the list of questions asked at the interview, that would be great! Thanks
ILOVETAN

I'm specifically looking for bizzaro world questions!

Teacher Mark

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Vietnam (no flag)

2008-05-02 12:36:00

A Question For All Viet Nam VJ Members.

I am curious about the questions that are asked. What do you feel is the most bizarre, or strange one's that you loved one was asked?

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2008-05-02 11:06:00

Before interview Nerves

I'll take the liberty since MP is busy!

UPDATE:

http://www.visajourn...=0#entry1827856

Go to the top of the page. For some reason this link is going directly to my post.

Edited by WideAwakeInTheUSA, 09 May 2008 - 07:12 PM.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2008-05-09 19:08:00

Before interview Nerves

QUOTE (Jack & Xuan @ May 8 2008, 05:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I have a lawyer here in the states but I am not very comfortable with them. Can you tell me the name of the "best" lawyer in HCMC that you refer to. I think I will have Xuan check him out. Of course I have already paid for the lawyer I have here in the states. His name is Miles Hampton from Hampton and Hampton out of Navada. Anyone had any experience with him?

Thanks for the help

http://www.visajourn...p;#entry1734280

http://www.visajourn...p?showuser=6473

Don't know Hampton. Sorry.

This is usually the point where people will post that you don't need a lawyer. Depends on the case, couple, etc.

Edited by WideAwakeInTheUSA, 08 May 2008 - 05:10 PM.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2008-05-08 17:05:00

China

Getting a Chinese Visa

I would think that would be possible, but what the hell do I know! Here's the best my Google- foo could produce:

http://www.traveller...cfm?thread=9019

http://www.google.co...lient=firefox-a

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2008-04-15 21:34:00

Best way to communicate with your love one in VietNam

QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Sep 20 2007, 02:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Wow, old thread

I finally got it working. The sound/voice quality is not bad. I'm still a little ticked that it took so long.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2007-09-29 20:08:00

Best way to communicate with your love one in VietNam

Yahoo Voice Stinks. I was in a pinch and decided to use them. 3 hours later and I have yet to reach my loved one. I DO NOT RECOMMEND USING YAHOO VOICE!

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2007-09-22 01:54:00

Best way to communicate with your love one in VietNam

Yahoo Voice is "only" 9.9 cents a minute. I have yet to try it but I am going to. It does have the prerequisite "call log" and you can dial land lines and cells. http://voice.yahoo.c...jbUFPnUw7iy6.t3

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2007-09-13 23:43:00

QUOTE (Lovemyhuegirl @ Dec 9 2007, 11:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I have retained Marc Ellis to represent me on the ground in Vietnam. He will now be handling our case. The baby is our child without a shadow of a doubt. Uyen and I were together every minute of everyday when I was there this summer. I went to the doctor with her when we found out. It was her time of the month when I got there and she never had it again. I know for a fact that I am the Father. They are just trying to stall us off to see if we are the real deal, which is against the law to do. I have already talked with the so called politicians here and they are worthless! I am hopeful of Mr. Ellis abilities. I have heard nothing but good things about him. I will let you all know how it goes. But heed my warning, no matter how well you have prepared there is always a chance for this when dealing with Ho Chi Minh City. I knew before I filed that I would have a little bit of a hard time because her Aunt introduced us and I had known her for several years, but I will not lie!!!!

Thanks for the update. PLEASE keep us posted!

"I have had dreams and I have had nightmares, but I have conquered my nightmares because of my dreams."

Jonas Salk

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2007-12-10 23:22:00

QUOTE (Kevin and Tuyen @ Dec 7 2007, 10:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (WideAwakeInTheUSA @ Dec 6 2007, 11:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Get the Lawyer! We are just starting the process and I am convinced that I will be retaining one (hopefully Mr. Ellis). You have probably already looked at this post but here is a link anyway:

http://www.visajourn...php/t38995.html

Please keep us posted. I have looked at your posts before and was wondering yesterday how the interview had went. Remember the old adage: PERSISTENCE REMOVES RESISTANCE!

Make sure your Attorney is a member of AILA , American Immigration Lawyers Association.

10/4 on the advice. 3AD's story has me thinking it is worth it just for the experience that the Attorney has in the field. I have considered the 3rd Party/Panic mode theory and I am sure that it holds water as well.

This is obviously a very frustrating process. I am amazed to look at the stories coming out of HCMC and then to take a look at the Philippines. It appears that they are handing out Visas like candy there.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2007-12-08 21:40:00

Check out this post as well:

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=98604

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2007-12-07 00:54:00

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2007-12-07 00:28:00

PINK!

QUOTE (SteveLA @ Jan 3 2008, 02:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (WideAwakeInTheUSA @ Dec 31 2007, 03:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Congratulations! I would like to know what Lawyer you used also??

It was a reccomendation from one of my wife's friends. She has an office next to a Petro station near Phu Nhuan district I believe. I'll pass on the info next time I chat with her. Xuan's english isn't the greatest so I felt more comfortable having a lawyer help prepare her for everything while I am in the US..

Please do. I would appreciate it. Congratulations again. I know you two must be feeling pretty good right now!

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2008-01-03 07:25:00

PINK!

QUOTE (GOSSIPSAIGON @ Jan 1 2008, 08:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (WideAwakeInTheUSA @ Dec 31 2007, 06:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Congratulations! I would like to know what Lawyer you used also??

There is no need to waste money on a lawyer for this type of case. You could pretty much do it yourself.

That's not what I asked.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2008-01-01 21:30:00

PINK!

Congratulations! I would like to know what Lawyer you used also??

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2007-12-31 06:55:00

QUOTE (chuckandkim @ Jan 10 2008, 02:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Bonehead! Yes you!

Hiring a lawyer is NO crime here! Accusing others of cheating the system without proof is low.
Marc Ellis, the most respected and beloved by many HCMC VJers. I've never had to retained his service but I know a number of folks here got through VJ with his assistance. I also PERSONALLY recommend M.E. for people in needs of a little legal "push" if need to be, again, it's not a crime and nothing wrong with it!

Reading the posts..... there is No need for putting down others because of their choice to retain an attorney. To hire or not to hire an attorney is strictly personal choice and based on your level of comfort to deal with organized documentation, follow up, meet deadline tasks. Some are good at it, some aren't so good. I am thankful I've never had the need for a lawyer yet, but I'm sure will not shy away if the need arrives! So what if someone is a firm believer in lawyer and you don't, let him hire and bring up the topic wherever he feels like. I only worry about people who do hire a lawyer and receive no service from him. You can check out the lawyer's credential all you want, if he wants your money, he's got it! People here only try to recommend a GOOD EXPERIENCE lawyer whose business mainly through word of mouth and through people who actually got the VISA. PM me if anyone needs M.E.'s contact. And No, I did not use M.E. for my case simple because I didn't have to.

Good luck with your cases, you're fighting because of the long wait. This VJ process takes brutal beating on your emotional toll. Save your strength and fight the system instead!

Chuck and Kim

Thank you.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2008-01-10 22:51:00

Hmmmmmm. Looks like Marc Ellis got something done here.

http://www.visajourn...howtopic=103968

I love it when I'm right (which isn't really that often).

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2008-01-08 23:13:00

QUOTE (AmericanGentleman @ Jan 2 2008, 10:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Whatever guy. I suppose being a truck driver explains your lack of ability to address my assertions with an air of civility. As I said, I was not able to find any post of yours that didnt discuss hiring lawyers. You are not able to provide me with such posts. Therefore we come to the conclusions that they dont exist, all your posts are about lawyers.

You say you have a complete timeline, then you say you have not even begun the process. I certainly hope you are better at convincing the CO's of your timeline. I posed a valid assertion about the content of your posts and you have had a meltdown over it. Perhaps hiring a lawyer to steer you through this process is indeed in your best interest.

At any rate, I am done here. Good luck to you and your lawyers.

http://www.visajourn...p;#entry1192000

http://www.visajourn...p;#entry1454943

AG, I am sorry to see that you have decided to retreat. I have actually grown fond of your posts. Let me point out that it was you that accused me of less than honorable motives. You have also indirectly accused the C/O's there of taking bribes. I'd be real careful about that if I were you.

As for my profession, you responded exactly as I knew you would. I would point out that I make a real good living in my chosen profession. What people like you don't understand is that not all truckers are uneducated ruffians and that whatever it is that you are purchasing there is a high likelihood that a truck brought it. I digress though. There are other websites that would be better suited for that debate.

As for our relationship, I have no worries. We both love each other and I will do whatever necessary to bring her here. The need to convince anyone is of no consequence to us. I have faith in the system, but will fight for my rights as an American if necessary. You see when the forefathers sat down a penned the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution they had me in mind. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Unfortunately in this day and age lawyers sometimes become necessary. The Consulate is in Vietnam but that is American soil, which makes it an American process. I want my wife here as soon as possible, so I am prepared to spend $500.00 to $1000.00 more if it means she gets here sooner. That is if there are problems, which hopefully there are not.

In parting let me state that I feel I have been civil. You called me out and I responded. This is an open forum sir and I posted my opinion. I admit that I don't know everything there is to know about this process and the 2 posts where I recommend retaining counsel could be completely off base.

Good luck to you and your Fiancee'. I truly hope she is here soon.

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2008-01-02 17:44:00

QUOTE (AmericanGentleman @ Dec 31 2007, 02:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

This is what I see when I click on your timeline:
K-3 Visa

Event Date
Service Center : Vermont Service Center
Consulate : Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Marriage :
I-130 Sent :
I-130 NOA1 :
I-129F Sent :
I-129F NOA1 :
I-129F RFE(s) :
RFE Reply(s) :
I-129F NOA2 :
NVC Received :
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
I-130 Approval :
Comments : We are just starting the process!
Processing
Estimates/Stats :

Does not seem very complete to me. And yes, I fully understand the process and have assisted many people complete the process, though I fail to see how that is relevant to my assertion and ever increasing suspicion that you are not being 100% above the table as to why your making so many "hire a lawyer" threads. I find it pecular that you would even ask such a thing and suggest I might be "winging it". Its almost as if your wanting to avoid answering my question by seeing if I will fall into some pitfall of a conflict.

So I will ask you again. Can you show me where you have been posting anything on these forums other than "hire a lawyer"?

I"M A TRUCK DRIVER COPERNICUS. Look up my posts yourself. I can imagine the people you have assisted. What a trail of broken dreams that must be. Poor souls, waiting by the mailbox ever so patiently for the approval letter that has yet to come. Their paperwork is probably lining a litter box somewhere in HCMC. The persistence of your delusional thoughts that I may be up to no good is astonishing.

The time line is as complete as it can be. We are doing a K-3 Visa. I am going there in February, getting married AND THEN the paperwork follows. You are doing a K-1. IT IS DIFFERENT!

Now let me answer you directly. I AM NOT AND HAVE NEVER BEEN (OR OFFICIALLY ASSOCIATED WITH) A LAWYER, VISA FIXER, VISA BROKER OR A COMMUNIST!

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2007-12-31 19:53:00

QUOTE (AmericanGentleman @ Dec 31 2007, 09:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (WideAwakeInTheUSA @ Dec 29 2007, 05:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (AmericanGentleman @ Dec 26 2007, 08:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Be wary of people claiming hiring a lawyer can help you. The embassy website states that "Visa Fixers" and "Visa Expedite Services" are shams and in no way help you.

I have noticed the above poster mentions hiring a specific lawyer in many other threads. Makes one wonder as to the motive of those posts.

I have mentioned him because he seems to have been able to help several people on this site. I am merely a person in the same predicament. I have absolutely no affiliation with Mr. Ellis, of that you can be assured. In fact I have never even spoke with him. We are dealing with a bureaucracy that seems to be writing the rules to suit their needs. With that it mind it is my personal opinion that legal advice could be in order. This is merely my opinion and it is advice that I intend to heed myself, if need be. The advice that is posted by the Embassy/Consulate is warranted. I am sure that there are several unscrupulous parties that prey on people in this situation. In fact some may have banner ads on this site claiming 100% success. In my research, which is extensive, I have discovered that Mr. Ellis does not claim 100% success. He does seem to know the way through the arduous process however. With that being said, American Gentleman if it is a conspiracy you seek I would advice turning your attention to the "grassy knoll" or fake lunar landings because there is nothing to be found here.

Wow, awful defensive there. I have simply noticed that every single one of your posts is about lawyers. Maybe my suspicions of you are unwarrented, if so I apologize. But maybe you could direct me to some of your posts that do not include stuff about hiring lawyers? I noticed you dont have a timeline either. Can you direct me to some of your posts that are not lawyer related, maybe some thread in the past where you mention your "same predicament"? You, of course, have no obligation to prove me wrong, but I hope you will in the spirit of fellowship.

P.S. My time line is complete. We are to be married in
March. That is when the paperwork starts. Do you actually know anything about this process or are you just "winging" it?

Teacher Mark

Male

Vietnam (no flag)

2007-12-31 11:46:00