Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Asia: East and Pacific	traveling 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! totally walked by without hassle! Lesson: book late night arrival flights!	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-01-14 11:08:00
Asia: East and Pacific	traveling to vietnam with expired GC and NOA1 letter	Melrose, Been ebaying non-stop for iPhones?????? Cuz' you can't just walk in ATT or Apple stores and buy 40 iphones....or you know how?	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-01-14 08:18:00
Asia: East and Pacific	traveling to vietnam with expired GC and NOA1 letter	I'm with Melrose! She's good to go	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-01-12 23:54:00
Asia: East and Pacific	traveling to vietnam with expired GC and NOA1 letter	Tung, What happens to her VN passport? Lost? can't be expired, since she's just got here in a few years. When she leaves the US to return to VN, the travel agent or airline company will def. require her to present: A Valid passport. In her case, It will be a VN valid passport which still has 6 months left til expiration date. If she plans to RETURN to the US after her trip to VN (assumed she will), Travel Agent and the Airline will require her Valid Green Card, or a combination of an Expired GC accompanied with NOA1 from her Removal Condition application. On the Vietnam side: I hope she didn't shred her VN passport. She can enter VN with a VN passport at anytime. If she intends to return to the US, then she will need to show her valid GC. I don't believe she can show up with an expired GC and NOA1 letter. But it's debatable. IF she just wants to return to VN and not coming back to the US, what matters if she doesn't have a GC. Given that she is still legally a VN citizen, GC or not won't stop her from entering VN. Your GC and NOA1 only valid and matter if she wants to return to the US. Anyone disagree?	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-01-12 11:18:00
Asia: East and Pacific	what is best postal company to use sending to vietnam	You know why it's 3 days? You send it out to day in the US, 1/14 - It's already turning 1/15 in Saigon (that's day 1) They ship that package/envelope on the next flight to Southeast Asia (VN) (no flight can get there less than 24hrs) (that's day 2) Once the package arrive in VN, it gets delivered on day after it pass through customs (that's day 3) Even if you get on the plane today, right now and bring it home, It still takes almost 3 days. Cuz, most likely when you arrive in Saigon, it's at night and nobody's open for business gotta wait for the next morning. So, 2 days, is an ideal they try for but realistically, no go! Think 3.... Again, what so urgent that HCMC wants it the next day? In the end, you can't fight the law of physics, time/speed/distance can't change them! You can only do so much, can't give them what you don't have! Good luck and I used FEDEX and DHL, no complaint	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-01-14 08:29:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Pink	Happy for you two!	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-01-13 00:04:00
Asia: East and Pacific	New Member	Welcome to VJ-Asia Pacific Corner:) Everyone already said what I wanted to say Cheers, Chuck and Kim	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-01-13 09:02:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Tet (Lunar New Year)	QUOTE (DPNH @ Jan 20 2009, 04:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A little bit too early, but...... Not sure when you think would it be the right time? Waiting until 12PM Sat EST. ? Mr. Leggs got it right, start saying it now, get people in the mood for TET.	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-01-23 13:08:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Notary Publics In Saigon	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.	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-01-27 08:31:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Renew Vietnam Passport with VN Consulate	This post is about Passport not Tourist Visa.	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-01-27 13:57:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Renew Vietnam Passport with VN Consulate	Read my post! $50.00	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-01-27 13:08:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Renew Vietnam Passport with VN Consulate	Here to all who may want to know: http://www.vietnamem...onsular-Fee.pdf	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-01-27 10:23:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Renew Vietnam Passport with VN Consulate	Leggs, thanks for the response, I found that document awhile back. However, there is no where it says "HOW MUCH", both my wife and I either missed that information or it's just not there.	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-01-27 09:08:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Renew Vietnam Passport with VN Consulate	Kim's passport will be expired in June 2009. Anyone has experienced the Passport renewal process from VN Consulate/Embassy here in the US, please share your steps and method in detail if you could! Thank you	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-01-23 12:55:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Current Vietnam Visa Prices.	QUOTE (Joe Six-Pack @ Feb 2 2009, 02:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 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 Thank you for the update, good info Joe!	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-02-03 14:03:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Blue slip - need relationship timeline and list of relatives	Make sure what you write in this timeline matched up with what you have submitted to HCMC. Chronologically!	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-01-13 00:12:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Arguing with my fiancee...need help quick!	Rule of thumb: always give the most up to date info. so, put down the NEW name.	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-03-09 10:45:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Travel to HCMC with Infant	QUOTE (Kevin and Tuyen @ Mar 10 2009, 10:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (chuckandkim @ Mar 10 2009, 06:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello all, Kim and I are blessed with a little girl this past year. Now, it's time to go back to Saigon so the grandparents can pinch and kiss those chubby cheeks of her, webcam/photos can't satisfy the folks back in Saigon. Basically, tickets are booked, issued (printed). Waiting for the little one's passport to arrive from the State Dept, the obtain Visa for her. Getting the passport for our daughter was quite interestíng! Need to go to Sears Photos Studio for this "Passport Photo" which approved by State Dept. Try to do that by yourself at home, it's quite impossible since our daughter will not sit still Got that DONE. Went back to the Post Office, fill out forms and pay the fees. Swearing in! Done! Should have the Passport in 2 weeks ???? Nope, it's now the 4th weeks and counting. I checked my bank account yesterday, the State Dept cashed our check for the passport fee last tuesday... yeah!!!! So here is the question for all you who are blessed with child, how easy/difficult it was to travel to VN with a little one? Share your experience, departure, in-flight, meals, baby crying, foods, sleeping, connection flights, arrival to and from. What can and cannot be brought on board. To be specific, we flight Korean Air. Stroller/Car seat's situation??? Please share and we thank you in advance! They usually let you check in strollers when boarding, so you don't have to carry the little one through the airport. Kevin and Tuyen, Thanks for your reply.... My stroller comes with a travel system (stroller+carseat) Will that count as one piece?	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-03-10 09:57:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Travel to HCMC with Infant	Hello all, Kim and I are blessed with a little girl this past year. Now, it's time to go back to Saigon so the grandparents can pinch and kiss those chubby cheeks of her, webcam/photos can't satisfy the folks back in Saigon. Basically, tickets are booked, issued (printed). Waiting for the little one's passport to arrive from the State Dept, the obtain Visa for her. Getting the passport for our daughter was quite interestíng! Need to go to Sears Photos Studio for this "Passport Photo" which approved by State Dept. Try to do that by yourself at home, it's quite impossible since our daughter will not sit still Got that DONE. Went back to the Post Office, fill out forms and pay the fees. Swearing in! Done! Should have the Passport in 2 weeks ???? Nope, it's now the 4th weeks and counting. I checked my bank account yesterday, the State Dept cashed our check for the passport fee last tuesday... yeah!!!! So here is the question for all you who are blessed with child, how easy/difficult it was to travel to VN with a little one? Share your experience, departure, in-flight, meals, baby crying, foods, sleeping, connection flights, arrival to and from. What can and cannot be brought on board. To be specific, we flight Korean Air. Stroller/Car seat's situation??? Please share and we thank you in advance!	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-03-10 06:26:00
Asia: East and Pacific	passport photo size	Hi KevinBui, Try this: http://hochiminh.usc...th_abroad2.html U.S. PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH REQUIREMENTS U.S. Passport Photograph Dimensions: Photo size is 5.1 centimeters by 5.1 centimeters (2x2 inches) Image size from bottom of chin to top of head should be between 2.5 & 3.5 centimeters (1 inch & 1 3/8 inches) No Polaroids or snapshots Photos may be color or black and white Photos must be identical Photos must have white background Photos must be full face, front view Photographs should be taken in normal street attire, without a hat or headgear that obscures the hair or hairline. Uniforms should not be worn in photographs with the exception of religious attire which is worn daily. If prescription glasses, a hearing device, wig or similar articles are normally and consistently worn, they should be worn when the picture is taken. Dark glasses or nonprescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons. A medical certificate may be required to support the wearing of such glasses in photographs. Photo Shops in central Ho Chi Minh City: You are not required to obtain your photos from any of these shops. Because of the variety of different standard photograph sizes and specifications, we suggest that you give the photo shop this requirements sheet. The Consulate cannot be responsible for unacceptable photographs. Quang 70D Nguyen Hue, Dist.1, HCMC- Tel: 8224774 Dong Da 66 Nguyen Hue, Dist.1, HCMC- Tel: 8292595 The Quan 4D Le Loi, Dist.1, HCMC- Tel: 8222035 Minh Quyen 6A Pham Ngoc Thach, Dist. 3, HCM- Tel: 8244654 The Nam 2D Le Loi, Dist.1, HCMC-Tel: 8293660 Lan Anh 286 Hoang Van Thu, Tan Binh Dist., HCMC -Tel: 8442229 Manh Dan 448 Dien Bien Phu, Dist. 10, HCMC -Tel: 8332794	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-04-08 14:50:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Case Complete (HCM)	Big Brother, I believe you always knew that "big picture" concept, just needed a little reminder at the time you were so kicked by HCMC Dai_VN: say "i make love" is beautiful i think someone once said to the C.O. at the interview "you want me to consummate my marriage right here on your desk to prove my case? Then you can give me the damn Visa now?" Of course, he got kicked out of the booth with a Blue slip. b_week: NO PORN???? Could it be by accident some of the hot and sizzle photos got mixed up in the pile of evidence? But yes, paint the picture you would like or want to convince the C.O. to have in their mind and form an informed opinion toward your case, your file and your fiance/S.O., ultimately it's the Visa that you want and it's the warm and fuzzy feeling that the C.O. wants to get from speaking/interviewing your fiance before they issue that PINK slip! You're guys are cracking me up today.... Love, Chuck and Kim	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-04-10 06:43:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Case Complete (HCM)	Congratulations ZE.... "Anh Map" got it right... just take it E-Z That's why they call this a "journey"...	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-04-09 16:55:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Vietnam-Housing Registration	Landlord should get your passport and her CMND (National ID card) to the Local Police (Cong An Phuong) to register your two under his "Family Book" (So Ho Khau). That's what We had to do when Kim and I came back to VN in 2006 to visit her folks.	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-04-10 06:53:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Tax Return NEED information	Echo what Thai Rath said... your 1040 and W-2 for 2008 would do. Paystubs: can you produce at least 3 months worth (around 6 paystubs total if you're paid bi-weekly) or print your bankstatement for 3 months, highlighted the part where your company directly deposited the wages into your account.... Remember: You can't give them what you don't have, physically! So, give them the next best thing you can produce. They aren't all that robotic insensitive government workers Wishing you a successful interview... keep us posted.	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-04-10 07:18:00
Asia: East and Pacific	anyone appeal before? should i refile i-130???	Yes, DPNH, he did a lousy job of presenting his "love story" to the C.O., his evidence is full of contradiction and holes to fill, so he got denied. Anyone would know that if they spend enough time on this board reading posts after posts. No need to yell at the guy... Ever thought, how fortunate we all were to find VJ before or after we file our case... we would have made ALL those mistakes he did? I know I have made a bunch of rookie mistakes during this journey but with help from the brothers/sisters on this board, things got straighten out without too much pain and suffer Andy777, I don't know your case, but the decision to refile is yours to make. I wrote a piece to your post last night but never posted. Regarding your situation, wait for the file to come back to USCIS. In the mean time, one way you can do is to contact your Congressman/woman, Senators, and ask for HELP or assistance. Most congressman/woman, you'll be surprised, would be eager to have their staff to assist their constituins with their immigration matters... Don't give up yet, I think your case can be reinstated if you get some help and guidance.	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-04-10 07:30:00
Asia: East and Pacific	If you have completed a MEDICAL in HCMC	Yes, either/or but VJ members prefered IOM better!	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-04-11 20:57:00
Asia: East and Pacific	If you have completed a MEDICAL in HCMC	That's it!!!!!!!!!!!! Pham Ngoc Thach... I couldn't be sure what the name of the street was...	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-04-10 07:05:00
Asia: East and Pacific	If you have completed a MEDICAL in HCMC	Could someone give Needhelp the name/address of the other Med-Exam center near HCMC? Somewhere down the street from "Le Duan" Ave. I don't remember exactly what they call it but it's staffed by international physician or US nurses... Don't ever take your wife to Cho Ray Hospital, it's a disgrace and an embarrassing eye sore to the VN nation. I'm sorry you have to go through this mess and got a negative feeling toward VN but this too shall pass brother... Not worry, worse case scenario they will ask her to redo the VAC record. Remember, VAC and Med exam is only a piece of the puzzle here, they could make your life a living hell if they choose to, so hang in there... more to come, just prepare for the worst and hope for the best! love, chuck and kim	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-04-10 06:50:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Regard G-325A	uhmm ok!!!! If your post is about how to fill out G form, are you asking for help or you want to educate the fellows on VJ? If you're asking for help, then state the question, clearly! If you're educating us, then you need to review the "Example Forms" section of this board. Good luck!	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-04-13 07:37:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Top Gear in Vietnam	Anh Map, This is among the great many posts you have done on the board I love it! Got my father/mom/brother/his gf/Kim to watch it with me on Saturday. Loving it! It's true, Vietnam is always known as a WAR but not a country to most westerners (said James when he's in HUE) Edited by chuckandkim, 13 April 2009 - 09:45 AM.	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-04-13 09:44:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Top Gear in Vietnam		chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-04-13 09:38:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Blue Slip Help	If that was the case (C.O. was your girl's ex-boy), then your chance of getting the PINK is as good as me getting elected President of the US. Might want to make a plan B, C, D, or M-oving there! IMHO! But I hope like Anh-Map (Big brother) said... are you asking a hypo question?	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-04-13 08:17:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Can we get a copy of our I-94? We've lost it.	QUOTE (TayRivers @ Apr 14 2009, 07:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Permanent residents dont have a I-94. I would send a copy of the Greencard with the passport application. You got that right!	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-04-14 08:37:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Is it imperative to do so	Ditto what Melrose said! Credit Card statement highlighted the portion where the tickets were paid for would be useful! Never have too much evidence!	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-04-14 08:48:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Long overdue update - Time for Anh's I-751	Conditioned GC. That what K-1 folks all had when entered into the US. Don't worry Matt, it happens after not dealing with USCIS for awhile... You couldn't understand what the heck they are trying to ask you in their forms. Welcome back Matt and glad you're doing well!	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-04-14 08:54:00
Asia: East and Pacific	The 'Japanese Cooking/Remedies for Japanese Homesickness' Thread	tinyrosies, I love H-mart ! unclewally, H-Mart is the place we get all our japanese foods Kim studied and lived in Shizuoka for 8 years before we met. Heavily mixed in Vietnamese/Japanese and American traditional foods at my dinner table each week, I must say. Make dinner more interesting. We often stock up on those: frozen udon; ichimi, menma, wassabie, somen, soba, salmon furikake, tama furikake, souyu etc. For FISH: You can get fresh and I mean fresh as in swiming fishes in the tanks here at H-Mart or any Korean's supermarket in the States. Depends where you live. You can get them filet, clean and cut as you wish for free there. www.h-mart.com Hope you find one near by...	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-04-14 11:35:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Who controls the US consulate?	QUOTE (ThaitoUSA @ Apr 14 2009, 05:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is the head of the State Department which oversees our embassys and consulates. Perhaps if you offer to pay off her campaign debts, she could throw you a bone; You also have a chance of winning a date with Bill. I know I know I know!!!! It's Hillary Clinton...You beat me to it... But I think JonesMichaels wants to know the immediate boss! Then it would be this guy: MICHAEL W. MICHALAK U.S. AMBASSADOR TO THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM http://vietnam.usemb...mwmichalak.html Then list goes down under him: Offices and Departments AMB's Assistant [/font] Monica M. Lam Deputy Chief of Mission Virginia E. Palmer	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-04-14 16:59:00
Asia: East and Pacific	EMERGENCY! Passport has no place of issue?!?!?!	Can she leave it blank for the ZIP/State? National ID number? Try the CMND number.	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-04-12 19:06:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Travel with Infant	Anh Map, I think I'll stick with taxi cabs... still laughing in my head with comments from James about why people wear helmets cuz' they have got a small the brain, otherwise they would gotten a car instead. Something along that line.... Well, beginning the shopping spree for this trip... so far we got bunch of snacks for the kid, one stroller (small enough) that I think I can carry without much trouble. A Phillies baseball cap, and jersey, Col Hamels of course!	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-04-17 06:41:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Travel with Infant	Now I have Melrose and AnhMap convincing posts. Will not bring the Graco Quatro Stroller (it's the Escalate of strollers) along. Will however bring umbrella stroller, bjorn and drop-ins bottle system. Also thinking of a small brita's water filtration system. Anything else guys? And, NO TOP GEAR transportation method Anh Map	chuckandkim	Male	Vietnam	2009-04-16 11:57:00