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Asia: East and PacificInterviewing at HCMC: it's all about faith
Faith? Didn't you hear they remove all faith related material out of the court/school/government buildings? Then what happened after that? They start installing barbed wires and metal detectors after that! You shouldn't expect that to happen here at HCMC either!

All jokes aside! Come on guys, you didn't have faith in love and romance, you wouldn't go this route to get married a girl in the land that 12000 miles away. Just keep the faith, US has a big government machine, takes a bit longer to turn the wheels than your private board meeting! Ask anyone who went through this process, once your wife here, you wouldn't even care to stress out how long it took you to get her here. It's just tough right now you are going through the system and not seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

However, I must say, this is the BEST system money can buy brothers! Everyone wants to come here, you're not competing only with the folks in VN, you competing for processing Visa resource with the whole world who try to get in!

Hang tight! good.gif
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-07-23 10:37:00
Asia: East and Pacificpreparation for the incoming interview on Aug. 19
To Ralph: in the foreseeable future, 90 days after her arrival, will you be making enough money to support her? Will you have a steady income to support yourself and her? If you say yes, then it's fine! The financial support piece of this process is to make sure SHE won't get on welfare once she gets here, if she does, you will be liable!

Huanyen: It happens! Say, if you always knew her way back when..., just waited to be old enough to get married... then on your first chance coming back to the motherland, you marry your dream girl! It happens!
On the other hand, you never knew her before, it's an arranged marriage, you return to VN to marry a girl as a favor to her family (of course, we won't tell the C.O. that). Then the C.O. would raise the redflag and review the case further! It happens!
Or, a friend of an uncle introduce her to you, you want to marry her, love at first sight. It happens!
Any of these scenarios would usually raise redflags! Expect a tough fight @ HCMC. IMHO!
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-08-06 06:28:00
Asia: East and Pacificpreparation for the incoming interview on Aug. 19
QUOTE (RalphandHanh @ Aug 4 2008, 08:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm very interested in knowing what happens. I also have had two or three (have to check 2005) bad years financially but, so for this year is rocking. But I'm partners in commercial real estate that is worth a Lot... and have been partners in this for years. I was hoping that one of the pieces was going to sell before I have to disclose my finances but by the time we have our interview it will and I will have a significant amount of money in the bank. This is really the only part of the process that its really concerning me. As soon as we get our package, I'm going to consult Mark Ellis to make sure of what I have to do. I know my employer that I'm with now will be happy so write a letter if needed and I plane to go back in Oct to visit again (2nd time) and hope I can be there for the interview in Nov as well. Please let us know what happens.


Hi RalphandHanh,

I can only assume you are a commercial real estate agent/investor! That's your profession, that's your business and that's what you do for a living! Good and bad years in running and owning a business is nothing new or strange to us. C.O. knows that! Just make sure you meet the poverty guideline, somewhere in the $17.5K/yr.

Your annual incomes will be considered but it's not the only reason where it will make it or break case. Here is an example I always give to people on VJ, if you were a Medical student, who made next to nothing in your years of studying to become a doctor while trying to petition for your fiancé to come to the US, knowing that you will graduate and become a MD next year. VS. McDonald's Burger Manager at your local restaurant, who makes a bit above the poverty guideline, steady incomes for the past 5 years!

Who do you think would get a better chance when it comes to financial support evidence for their petition? The answer is NEITHER, their chances are equally good! Key here is: you must meet the minimum amount of the poverty guideline. You do, don't you?

Good luck and sell that real estate smile.gif
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-08-05 08:00:00
Asia: East and Pacificpreparation for the incoming interview on Aug. 19
Can you give me a good reason why would people remove the timeline from their file?
You should already submit your application and prepare all document and evidence in support your petition in a chronological order, WITH the timeline and "List of Items" included. Read: this helps the Vietnamese staff and C.O. to quickly advance and review through your file.
You know why they keep asking people to submit a timeline these days? Think, if you were a Vietnamese staffer and C.O., this timeline would be very helpful.
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-08-04 08:27:00
Asia: East and Pacificpreparation for the incoming interview on Aug. 19
QUOTE (Melrose Plant @ Aug 4 2008, 07:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Huanyen @ Aug 3 2008, 10:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Another note about our relationship timeline: It is a typed notarized document. Do I need a handwritten version?

There seems to be some debate about this. I submitted a typed, non-notarized timeline, and we were successful on the first try. I was told that I didn't need to get the document notarized because I was there (waiting across the street from the consulate). If you are not able to be there for the interview, it has to be notarzied (which yours is).

Some have said it needs to be hand-written, which I really can't see the sense of. That just makes it harder for the person to read and understand. We did submit some other hand written documents, and now that I look back on it, that seems silly, too. It just gave me a chance to use my fountain pen.


Nothing to debate about this! It's very irrelevant if you think about it, what does public notary mean? "Yes, I am a PN Clerk, who see you SIGN the (fill in the blank) document in front of me is the person whom you say you are (check ID's)" Done, nothing more nothing less!

Only notarize what required! (financial support document etc.)

To Huanyen,

I would cut back the emails to "The Top 20's" best emails - Make sure they best represent your relationship timeline. Here is why: C.O. won't have time to read your 500 random emails. Only the important onces (Hint: Wedding plan, Children plan, Life in America plan and discussion. You do talk about these kind of things in your emails and daily conversation, don't you?)

Blue/Green: Usually, more often than not these days, prepared before the interview, however, there are cases where the fiance was able to change the C.O.'s mind for a PINK on the 10 short mins of the interview!

Pink: Prepared before hand for cases, IMHO, similar to your case. Read: less complication! (no same-last-name, no relatives-introduction, no complex family-tights, no divorces) Pink also gets issued on the spot!

Think "BIG PICTUTRE" Huanyen smile.gif Your financial situation isn't the ONLY thing that makes or breaks the case. I lost my job right after I applied for Kim's Visa, that whole year leading to the interview, I was collecting unemployment (it was sweet!!!!!!!). total income was nowhere near what I'm making now but still above porverty line. However, C.O. will look at your total financial support ability to gage whether or not you can and will be able to support your honey when she is here. $60K/year is a lot in someplace with low rent and cheap cost of living, (Think - New York, Los Angeles vs. here in Philly) But it's all relative. You will be just fine, you have a solid job, with steady income, then previous year's lack of income will be overlooked.... NOBODY can guarantee they will have the job tomorrow! C.O. knows that!

Everything else seems OK!

Good luck and let us know how it goes!

chuck and kim
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-08-04 06:54:00
Asia: East and PacificProof of fiancé living in Vietnam.
Expect an uphill battle with HCMC!
A Picture speaks a thousand words.... or ATM Receipts, HouseBook, Boardingpasses, Lease contracts, cut-paste emails, sworn letters etc.
What's the problem with him coming back to have an engagement ceremony, think of it as an picture ops!

Frankly, I don't see how you could get by a 10 months relationship in Vietnam without going to a party where friends and relatives would show off their new Digital camera and taking 1000's of photos of everyone and including you in it.... Maybe you personally don't have your own photos/pictures of yourself together... ask around, maybe friends and relatives have some pictures of you two.

Good luck and let us know what you got...
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-08-15 08:49:00
Asia: East and PacificAngry at Stereotypes... WHY CAN'T I LOVE AN ASIAN???????
Busy consummating the relationship, creating more supportive evidences in preparation for Tan's interview? smile.gif devil.gif
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-03-21 06:40:00
Asia: East and PacificAngry at Stereotypes... WHY CAN'T I LOVE AN ASIAN???????
People tent to be uncomfortable with what they do not understand, certainly with unfamiliarity. You will attract points and stares, be prepared for you are the source that cause the attention, wanted or not, you'll get it! Don't feel angry, don't feel mad, for in the end, you are one who have to live with these engagement pictures for the rest of your marriage good.gif devil.gif
My advise, the custome sounds awesome in one's head, but in reality and in the long run, not everyone will share the same interest as you. Think of Tan's family and the future Linda. It would be a great honor and Tan's family (relatives and what not) will appreciate you forever when you have a "normal" traditional engagement ceremony, in normal traditional "Ao Dai". For the sake of Tradition, let's think about this! I'd save all the wild and crazy dress-up ideas for the States side wedding smile.gif

Either way, my senses always got my wildness...

Good luck and if you decide to go through with dressing up as supergirl, we want pictures!!!!!!!! good.gif
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-02-28 08:49:00
Asia: East and PacificAngry at Stereotypes... WHY CAN'T I LOVE AN ASIAN???????
Phew!!!!!!!!! I need to take a coldshower now after finished reading LindaandTan post!!!!!! Phew!!1 Just called my 7 months pregnant lady, tell her ready for tonigh whistling.gif

Anyway, I have no idea where the stereotypical thought that asian men can't hang come from? My first thought: porns!!!!!!! The fact is, Asian people don't like to talk about sex because they are too busy doing it! You think chinese have over a billion people because they don't know what they are doing in bed? biggrin.gif About the interview, all jokes aside Linda, get Tan get serious smile.gif However, another question or maybe an option... if the interview failed, would you willing to give it all up for your Tarzan? Moving to VN, have your own business there and have your jungle boy with you. What is waiting for him here in the States when you two are back here? Make sure you have him clear on this.... There aren't too many places in the States where you can get the giant prawns smile.gif for a buck or two! You get the idea! BTW, we want pictures after the engagement... Electric Blue hairdo? that's crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TAN!!!!!!!! good.gif
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-02-26 14:36:00
Asia: East and PacificAngry at Stereotypes... WHY CAN'T I LOVE AN ASIAN???????
Linda and Tan,

Great story! We want updates and are here to share every moment of your long journey to come. I'm glad you find true love that meaningful to you and more. I actually am not much interested in the fact of a white woman marries an asian man. Some of my friends work in Healthcare, they have such "low expectation" in life biggrin.gif and it's constaintious... with them: "still breathing? it's a good day already".... So here is my take on your story: a Female is crazy in love with a male, great!!!! good.gif And they are on VJ? That's even better! Cheers!!!!!!!!!!!!!

About the sex stuff, we are all adults here, if it wasn't for part of the sex stuff, we wouldn't get married and have children. It's our desire to enjoy sex, make love to our wife/husband, it's burning inside everyone of us here. Prove me wrong!!! smile.gif Admittedly, I LOVE SEX!!!!!!!!!!! So don't feel like you are offending anyone.
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-02-25 07:57:00
Asia: East and PacificWife's traveling back to Viet Nam.
Ridejewel,

I am 100% sure to buy her ticket using her PASSPORT's name. The green-card is only GOOD in the US/POE, but useless anywhere else in the world! Passport will always take the driver seat while traveling half-way around the world.
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-01-08 07:47:00
Asia: East and PacificWife's traveling back to Viet Nam.
Green Card in Married Name: good for returning to the US
Vietnamese Passport: good for returning to Vietnam
Airline ticket: always match the name on your Passport and not the Green Card. Not sure how valid a green card is if you plane must land in some countries who don't recognize GREEN CARD as your valid document! Passport works!

Echoing the rest of the brothers here on VJ:
Vietnamese wife: still holds a valid Vietnamese Passport = Enter Vietnam any time without "Visa" as oppose to foreigners (works the same in the US and the rest of the world, you don't need a Visa to enter your country of citizenship)

Have fun and enjoy TET smile.gif
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-01-07 09:44:00
Asia: East and Pacific4 Years and 3 Weeks.....
Patrick!!!!!!!!! Congratulations brother.... So happy for you!
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-10-20 10:38:00
Asia: East and PacificOne Angry WOMAN
This is why I highly recommend everyone to file your case, move the paperwork, submit, prepare everything in secretive while in Vietnam and US. When I say secretive, it means the vietnamese speaking people around your S.O. should NOT EVER be allowed to be informed, awared and in the know of ANYTHING related to your case. If they speak Vietnaemse and living in VN, nor US, you don't talk to them about your case. You want answers, get on VJ, you want suppport, get on VJ.

Traditionally, Tatoos isn't the issue. But who knows, if they start questioning people's tatoos (or you like to call body arts), then be ready to have a good answer or casually work it in the coversation "Right after she proposed to me, I love her so much, I went and got a tatoo of her name on the back of my neck" Here is the big picture: How to show and convince the C.O. that your relationship is real. Tatoo or not, doesn't prove to make or break your case. It's the complete package putting together and that makes sense to the C.O.!

Good luck, be focus but never turn "Tunnel Vision" on your Visa Journey! Think "BIG PICTURE"

Chuck and Kim
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-10-16 09:08:00
Asia: East and Pacificsecond round coming up -my wife doesn't want to hope
Hope and Faith will keep your love alive and vibrant!
Ask anyone here who went through the journey, by the time she's here with you... all that struggle and trouble seem like NOTHING! and it's all worth it!
No regret! Keep moving forward! good.gif
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-10-20 10:29:00
Asia: East and PacificVN Visa filers, where is your SO from?
Saigon Vietnam - Shizuoka Japan
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-10-20 09:51:00
Asia: East and Pacificsending money back to vietnam
Just make sure the money part is understood among your family! No expectation is better than low expectation!
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-10-20 09:58:00
Asia: East and Pacificsending money back to vietnam
If getting married become "Economic Setup" or "Bailout" for her family, then you're in a bigger problem for the get go!
Kim and I are both professionally working folks from the get go, so maybe I can't relate to your situation. We do send gifts, but so do they. We buy gifts for my parents here in the States at Christmas, do the same for her parents, send birthday cards and gifts accordingly. However, bottom line is if you are married, your financial wealth management must become a task and responsibility of both you. She knows how much you bring home each month, what get paid and what get saved to build your life, your family here in the US, not VN.

Would her family back home expect anything from her if she didn't marry you but marry a farmer in the neighboring village? Gift must be something that comes from the heart, from your wants and needs, not obligation. If you feel she "back you in" the corner to send $800-$1000 each time instead of the predetermined amount $500. You need to communicate, guilt trip doesn't work in this economy!

She holds your cash? No, she holds OUR cash! For a couple of reason, I like to keep our cash safe with her father who also does the currency exchange for us. smile.gif Being a business man himself, he can give us the top rate on the currency exchange whenever we need VND. Most of the times, we don't like to carry tons of cash with us anyway. So, the answer, just for safety reason, yes, she holds our cash. If you plan to go dancing/massage without her then you some explaining to do smile.gif But that goes the same way either in VN or US or anywhere else. smile.gif

Also, in Saigon, you can always use your trusted Visa card and ATM Bank card almost everywhere....
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-10-16 09:27:00
Asia: East and PacificHCMC Viet Nam Visa denied
Hi Anh Map,

Could you please post your "Self-Affidavit" letter for an example?
My guy here at work, his EX is throwing a fist over this and look like he needs to ask his divorce lawyer to handle the matter how to obtain the ex's info or just ask the Judge to grand him a pass based on his wife lack of co-operation. If this works, could save my buddy a few bucks for the lawyer!

Thanks

chuck and kim
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-11-17 07:32:00
Asia: East and PacificHCMC Viet Nam Visa denied
To philiptham and niceman,

HCMC is in fact working on your cases! They will further investigate all the claims and facts you make in your petitions. Prepare your fiancé for random calls from HCMC or someone sounds like it. Prepare for local visits. Prepare for targeted phone calls to anyone you have listed on your petition asking about your relationship. Random questioning "So how's your husband (using the EX's name)". Locally visits are weird but they do do those now. Talking to your neighbors and possible local police department (Công An Ph??ng, Xã, Huy?n etc.)

2-3 months is a long time, but you two have nothing to hide! The wait sux big time dou!

Hang tough and stay focus!
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-08-05 07:49:00
Asia: East and PacificHCMC Viet Nam Visa denied
How do you know for sure if M.E.'s assistant is correct in his decision? Is this person, Truong, trained in US Immigration laws and dealing directly with HCMC? Remember, you're paying for this service, ask for the M.E.
But, that's just me!
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-08-04 06:29:00
Asia: East and PacificHCMC Viet Nam Visa denied
Note, this case is NOT denied! Rather delayed! Don't confuse by it, if your case were denied, it would have been sent back to USCIS already!
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-08-02 06:29:00
Asia: East and PacificQuestion about financial proof for those who have had their interviews
At least 3, if you didn't work last year, Write a letter explain why (got laid off, back to school, freelancing, in between jobs, changing job etc)

Explain it to them in detail, in a letter, not part of your filing document!
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-12-10 13:19:00
Asia: East and Pacific4 YEARS LATER!
the NOT SO "Green Card" arrived on Monday.... USC time!

Thank you all for the well wishes, just hang in there brothers/sisters... the day will come.
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-12-18 11:06:00
Asia: East and Pacific4 YEARS LATER!
Dear all,

Our VJ journey has ended on Monday. Yup! It's OVER!

For now!

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***
The last processing action taken on your case
Receipt Number: EAC0000000000
Application Type: CRI89 , PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED
Current Status: Card production ordered.
On December 8, 2008, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.
If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.
*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.
*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.
Sincerely,
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Edited by chuckandkim, 10 December 2008 - 08:40 AM.

chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-12-10 08:37:00
Asia: East and PacificHCMC interview
The Q&A session was fantastic! simple answer, yes/no, not too much, nor too little detail. Just the right amount! Craig did a good job on coaching his fiance and she herself just being confident and her own self is the key factor.

If you notice, the CO didn't focus on just ONE piece of evidence to give the "PASS" decision but instead, he drilled through the variety of issues. From Location, Timeline, Current employment status, relationship status, interaction and communication ability, family history and background to the price of the engagement ring. I never thought NOT having the engagement is a the problem, BUT I always believe not having a solid on-going relationship IS the problem for most C.O.

Conducting the interview in English is a major advantage for her!

Last but not least, Craig and Cam did "think and question" themselves as a C.O. in their preparation for the interview. That's the key to "counter-drilling" by being pro-active with the questions. Good lesson for many who are going through the same thing... Think like a C.O.!

Great job and congrats!

Chuck and Kim

Edited by chuckandkim, 18 December 2008 - 01:58 PM.

chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-12-18 13:57:00
Asia: East and Pacificrunning out of time, needs help...
So what is the real question?

A. You need money to buy the son a ticket to fly here?
B. You don't have enough money to feed him when he's here?
C. Your in-law relatives don't want to help out?
D. You want to know if the K-2 Visa expired, can the boy get another Visa?
E. Your financial status is not feasible to bring him here?
F. Your two children from previous marriage are living with you? or Child support cuts into the available funds?
G. Can you file I-130 after the Visa expires?
H. All of the Above?
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-12-18 13:37:00
Asia: East and Pacificcase sent back
Point well taken regarding M.E. As any lawyer, you win some, lose some cases. Especially when the clients lies.
did they send your case back? If they did, then K3 Visa is your option if you don't want to waste the time to fight it out with USCIS
Don't get mixed up with "delay vs. denied"
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-12-22 09:45:00
Asia: East and Pacificcase sent back
Contact M.E. to have a meeting with Consulate Officer in HCMC. Will cost you a fee, but he may or may-not stop the return of your case to USCIS. It's worth a try! M.E. is a lawyer who is working in HCMC, he's been very helpful and instrumental to a lot of VJers in the past. Search for his number on this board.
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-12-18 08:17:00
Asia: East and PacificE-mailing the embassy
I thought I did, but it was 4 years plus since that time. However, nothing you can't find online smile.gif
http://hochiminh.usc...formation3.html


Information Unit

General Information
The Information Unit of the Consular Section handles all public inquiries regarding both immigrant and nonimmigrant visa information.

For answers to frequently asked questions, go to the nonimmigrant visa FAQ or the immigrant visa FAQ pages.

All inquiries should include the applicant's full name, date of birth, mailing address, telephone number, petitioner's name, and HCM or ODP case number, if any. Once we receive your inquiry, please allow 4 to 5 working days for a response.

E-mail Address:
hcmcinfo@state.gov

Telephone Number:
(84-8) 3520-4200/ 3520-4220 The Information Unit receives phone calls from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Thursday, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fax Number:
(84-8) 3520-4235

Street Address:

U.S. Consulate General
Consular Section Information Unit
4 Le Duan, District 1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Our Information Booth located at 4 Le Duan Street is open from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Friday, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Applicants may come to the Information Booth to request information and forms or ask questions about the visa process. Due to the high volume of cases handled by our Consular Section, consular officers are not available to speak with individual petitioners in person. If you have case-specific questions, you may e-mail, mail, or fax your inquiry to the Information Unit.

Mailing Address for letters sent via the U.S. Postal Service only:
U.S. Consulate General
Consular Section Information Unit
PSC 461 Box 500
FPO, AP 96521-0002

The U.S. Consulate General is closed on Vietnamese and American holidays.


chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-12-19 23:21:00
Asia: East and PacificE-mailing the embassy
1. Introduce myself, establish line of communication
2. Giving list of items they should expect to receive from USCIS
3. Notify them that I knew USCIS has sent the package to HCMC
4. Asking for Receipt of the package in HCMC (just asking, didn't expect to get an answer)
5. Asking for "is it there yet?"
6. Asking would they let me know when it's there? (not to expect an answer)
7-15. What's the ETA?
15. What's the ETA for interview schedule?
16. When is it sent out?
17. Any news?
18. Are we there yet?
19. What's the hold up?
20. Thank you so much, we got Package 3
and on and on and on....
If you get a "form-response letter" you're not getting the attention you wanted smile.gif But that's just me, I got laid of during the filing, so free time on hand while working on my resume and between job interview. I channel my energy toward Kim's K-1 Visa application and following up daily smile.gif Just because I had nothing else to do but that! smile.gif

Hope that helps, I only did what I thought was best at the time... Maybe it changes now at HCMC.
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-12-19 07:53:00
Asia: East and PacificE-mailing the embassy
I remember there was a VJer who emailed HCMC everyday until his wife came to the US smile.gif
NO, the answer is NO, email them as much as you like. That's what email is there for a reason: communicate!
You ask question, they can choose to answer or ignore... However, HCMC staff members will answer EVERY inquiry email you send. I know I did send no less than 20 emails in the 90 days waiting period before the schedule interview date.

So, send email! Plus, It just shows you do care and give a....!!!! good.gif Which you do, don't you?
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2008-12-18 08:21:00
Asia: East and PacificVietnamese Consulate asked for passport!
It's CMND.
Need VN passport and CMND to pickup Pack-3. Without those required document, I don't believe they'll let her through the door! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Asking her to "MAIL" those to them? Not sure what you mean, never heard of HCMC asking the petitioner to mail in the passport at Pack3 phase. Or am I wrong? It's been a long time ago...
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2009-01-13 00:09:00
Asia: East and PacificDon't Forget About 911
What's the number for 911??? headbonk.gif
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2009-01-13 10:38:00
Asia: East and Pacificjust a general question
Post ####### that you are smile.gif laughing.gif
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2009-01-13 10:30:00
Asia: East and Pacificquestions about forms for Phuong
Start learning how to use "N/A" everywhere on any form passes your desk!
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2009-01-13 14:16:00
Asia: East and PacificWhat now?
and don't let it out anytime soon!!!!!!!!!
Hang in there and prepare for the worst but hope for the best... Are you ready for this interview? You know what you have to say and do to pass the interview?
If your answer is YES and YES, then you have nothing to worry
Good luck
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2009-01-12 23:57:00
Asia: East and PacificInterview in HCMC?
Jonas,

Don't worry about the nice young man with a machine gun, last time I checked, the security detail only allow them to load a few (5-7) bullets in each clip, just for show and self-protection... In case, someone actually grabs his gun, they can only shoot 5-7 people at the time.

Oh, make sure you get her to HCMC early, in a TAXI, no motobike, traffic accident is on the rise in Saigon.

Plus, her documents/files/evidence, watch out for those guys standing outside the Consulate, they can grab them and run away... later on, contact you for a ransom. File-napper!

The list goes on and on, I can unload my list of worries to your harddrive if you want smile.gif


Here my only advise to you brother: Think Big Picture! What would you do if you were HCMC Officer, to interview this girl and find out for sure she's the real deal? Your ultimate goal is get her here (US), the rest is just part of the journey. Even the blue/white slips, delay/denial letters. Always remember: do it all you can to get the Visa.
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2009-01-13 12:56:00
Asia: East and PacificInterview in HCMC?
about 5 years ago... as I recall...
enter through security checkpoint, you will pass an iron fence/gate to enter the USC service center, if you walk straight up into the main lobby. To enter the Immigration/Visa Section, you need to hang a right after passing the iron fence but before entering the USC lobby. At the end of the hallway, you hang a left, there you will see a roll of interview rooms/booths as long as the length of the hall. Wooden benches for sitting, one watercooler for drinking while waiting for your turn to be interviewed in the booth. Not sure what the security is like now, but I was able to just walk through the hall and enter this area without troubles.
But that was 5 years ago... someone can share with a more updated version of the floor layout.
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2009-01-13 08:58:00
Asia: East and Pacifictraveling to vietnam with expired GC and NOA1 letter
I did also notice that... the Custom desk was abandoned at 12:00AM midnight if your flight came... changing shift! smile.gif totally walked by without hassle! Lesson: book late night arrival flights!
chuckandkimMaleVietnam2009-01-14 11:08:00