ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Asia: East and PacificHere is my timeline that i sumbit and get second blue slip
You should go see the CO and present extra evidence (whatever you can think of). It is worth it. If your case got sent back to the US it's going to take years
Hiep & ThaoMaleVietnam (no flag)2009-08-29 13:12:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Everyone: CSC --> NVC waiting from last 2 weeks
Just called NVC and they just reveived my case today (5/5/06). My NOA2 was 4/17/06.
johntechNot TellingSouth Korea2006-05-05 21:52:00
Asia: East and PacificIs all the blue slips the same?
QUOTE (Anh map @ Aug 23 2007, 08:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
MR2nice -

All of what you have submitted along the way is reviewed. The CO that is conducting the interview reviews the case prior to the actual interview. If there are items that raise question, or need clarification/confirmation they will seek the clarification during the interview through dialog and reviewing the additional items. If their questions aren't answered to their satisfaction - blue slip requesting such. If they have their questions/concerns answered sufficiently - PINK slip.

You can, and should, submit as much as possible beforehand. Bring the originals to the interview along with even more detailed evidence (for example: you submitted 50 e-mails prior out of 200 total, bring all 200 to the interview) to support your case. They can only decide based on the evidence presented during the entire process. The CO's have a lot of cases to review. What type of decisions would they make if they went into each interview blind??

As Chuck & Kim have said: think like a CO (in HCMC a CO where fraud is a BIG problem) and fill in the gaps and drown them in evidence. When in doubt, send it in. That will bring home the PINK and your fiance. It is worth all the time and work!!!!


Thank you AnhMap for your reply. This is really helpful in my situation. I think I'm getting close to NOA2 and would like to prepare for the next step. Now, would it be ok for my fiancee to go ahead and submit all the secondary evidences along with all the forms that she will need to fill out for Packet #3? I think I will ask my fiancee to go to the HCM Embassy to pick up the packet rather than wait for them to send it. I've read on here that a few VJ members have done that. Right now my concern is really the secondary evidences because I did not submit it orignally. I'm stressing out over this big time. unsure.gif Thanks again.
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-08-23 23:58:00
Asia: East and PacificIs all the blue slips the same?
QUOTE (chuckandkim @ Aug 23 2007, 04:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No, and Yes.

No, not all blue slips are the same. Each specifically states the required document, supportive evidence that petitioner has to submit or provide to HCMC for further review of the case.

Yes, it's already typed up and ready to issue by CO at the point of interview. Note, the CO didn't just see your case on the day of interview for the first time. He/she has studied or the Vietnamese staffer already studies your case prior to the interview date, then recommend for certain decision (Blue/Green/White or PINK). In my opinion, the interview is the tool to confirm the CO's gut check! If your case is a total "diarrhea", run loose, guess what you'll get? If it's a solid case smile.gif (no pund intended smile.gif) Just relax, it's will come out ok (again, no pund intended)

Good luck.

chuck and kim



This was the point I was trying to make and asked in the other thread. My question is how can they issue a Blue Slip or Pink for that matter ahead of time without seeing the evidences at the interview? The Guide on the forums say to bring all the secondary evidences such as emails, letters, phone bills, engagement ring receipt, etc. on the day of the interview. So how are they reviewing the case and plan to give the Pink or Blue slip ahead of time? This is where I am confuse. Could somebody kindly help answer this process? Am I suppose to send the secondary evidences to them along with Packet #3? Thanks.

Edited by MR2nice, 23 August 2007 - 01:09 PM.

MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-08-23 13:07:00
Asia: East and PacificGot Blue
It's sad to know that some of these Blue Slips may have been made prior to the interview. My question is how can they when they have not seen all of the evidences?? I was under the impression that we gather all of our supporting evidences and to have our fiancees bring them on the interview day. Or am I missing something here?? Are we suppose to send them all of the evidences anytime before the interview? Because I only send out the primary evidences as part of my package (no emails, no letters, no phone bills). I only submitted passport stamps, engagement pictures, airline ticket stubs of trips I've made with her to Nha Trang twice, and bank statements of transaction made while I was in Vietnam. I do have all the secondary evidences which I will bring back for my finacee when she has her interview. That's what I don't get about this entire process. Presuming that all of the evidences are to be brought on the interview day, how can they issue a Blue Slip without seeing the evidences??? Very frustrating and disturbing to hear in my opinion.
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-08-20 18:48:00
Asia: East and PacificGot an interview date!!!!
Best of luck! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-10-24 17:14:00
Asia: East and PacificLawyer info needed
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Nov 9 2007, 03:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MR2nice @ Nov 9 2007, 03:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Nov 9 2007, 11:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You can't use the K-1 guide to do it yourself?


The OP posted on another thread that his fiancee had the interview and was given a blue slip stating that they didn't believe the relationship was real. AzNBoy, did you have any luck contacting Marc Ellis and did he replied to your email?



Thanks. I would think he would need a good American immigration attorney then, not one in Viet Nam


From what I've read here on this forum, many VJ who have received Blue slips contacted Marc Ellis (American Immigration attorney) and he was able to help them resolved the issues and attained the Visa.
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-09 18:17:00
Asia: East and PacificLawyer info needed
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Nov 9 2007, 11:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You can't use the K-1 guide to do it yourself?


The OP posted on another thread that his fiancee had the interview and was given a blue slip stating that they didn't believe the relationship was real. AzNBoy, did you have any luck contacting Marc Ellis and did he replied to your email?
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-09 18:03:00
Asia: East and PacificSSN
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Nov 8 2007, 01:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I deal with that a lot at me work with just our elibibility workers. It can take some analysis, especially of two people with the same name also have the same last four SSN digits blink.gif


Now that's scary! wacko.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-08 17:33:00
Asia: East and PacificNOA2 on USCIS website
Congrats Peter & Thi! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-12 15:57:00
Asia: East and PacificNOA2 on USCIS website
QUOTE (Lucas @ Nov 6 2007, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats! I just got my NOA2 as well. :-)



Congratulations Lucas! Best of luck the rest of the way! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-08 17:50:00
Asia: East and PacificNOA2 on USCIS website
Congratulations and best of luck the rest of the journey!! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-02 11:46:00
Asia: East and PacificAre you married to a Vietnamese Citizen, then
This would be good if you're planning to do a lot of traveling back there. For me, I'll just pay for the Visa for each time I plan to go back (probably like once every 5 years or so). rolleyes.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-12 14:19:00
Asia: East and PacificMy story "how I met my fiance".
QUOTE (violet18ac3 @ Nov 14 2007, 10:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks all for the encouragement. I just got my NO2 last week. Can someone point me to a post how to go from here? prepare for tax form? co-sponsor form? I'm heading to VN in about a month, can I get those form complete in time? Thanks again.


Yes, you will be able to get these on time with maybe the exception with the IRS Transcript as it takes 3-4 weeks to receive in the mail. I was told you don't need the transcript if you can provide a copy of your most recent (2006) Tax returns, including the W-2.

1. Fill out the I-134 and get it notarized.
2. Have copies of your most recent tax year (2006) filed or IRS Transcript
3. Letter from your Employer stating the Date of employment, Salary paid, whether the position is temporary or permanent

For reassurance, you should also bring back all original documents on this trip and leave them with your fiancee so she can take them to the interview. You don't want to leave anything behind and then come back here to mail out those originals. On a side note, you should also bring back your original Birth Certificate (including your parents if possible). I've seen in some cases they actually want to check and see if your parents and your finacee's parents are related in any way. So it's good to prepare those ahead of time to present to the Consulate just incase they ask.

I will also be going back next month and will bring with me all of the above mentioned.

Good Luck! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-14 14:16:00
Asia: East and Pacific11 Days until interview day!!!
QUOTE (Lovemyhuegirl @ Nov 17 2007, 06:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I will let you all know how this goes! Crossing my fingers and flyin out in 10 hours!!!


Have a safe flight. good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-18 01:08:00
Asia: East and Pacific11 Days until interview day!!!
I wish both of you the best of luck! It would be a wonderful Holiday gift! good.gif good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-16 01:59:00
Asia: East and PacificQuestions
On the back of your check, look for a Receipt Number that starts with WACxxxxxxxxxx, where x is a 10 digit number.

Then visit this URL to register: https://egov.uscis.g.../jsps/login.jsp

After you registered and logged in, add your Receipt Number (WACxxxxxxxxxx) to your portfolio. From there you can monitor your case 24/7. When you see people say "Touched" it means that the case got updated with a new date under the column Last Updated (mm/dd/yyyy).

Have a Safe and Happy Thangsgiving! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-21 11:27:00
Asia: East and PacificQuestions
Don't worry too much. If you need any help, just post your concerns or questions and there will always be someone who's knowledgeable that can assist you along the way.

To answer your question regarding your parents' lost Birth Certificate:

http://hochiminh.usc...e.gov/faq3.html

How can I obtain for my birth certificate? In case, I cannot obtain my birth certificate, what can I do?

Individuals born in Vietnam who need new copies of their Vietnamese birth certificates need to contact the office of the People's Committee of the district where they were born: the district where their mother was then resident according to her Ho Khau. The district People's Committee can issue certified copies of a birth certificate (Ban Sao) based on their records of the original birth certificate. Alternatively, the office may provide an Extract (Trich Luc) of the information in the birth record on file in their office.

If you are not able to obtain a birth certificate because records have been destroyed or the government will not issue one, you must obtain a statement to that effect from the civil registrar's office and submit secondary evidence of birth. Secondary evidence of birth can be old family household registrations, school records, or baptismal certificates.

For your second question. No, you do not need to provide an Affidavit of Single Status if you're the Petitioner, filing for the K-1 Fiance(e) Visa. What you've heard from others are for those that got married to their wives abroad. They would need to show the Affidavit of Single Status in order to get marry in the country where their fiance(e) resides. This could also depends on the Country too.

Here's the reference page to show that when an Affidavit of Single Status is needed (Marriage in Vietnam):
http://hochiminh.usc...geinvietnam.pdf

Look at #4.

I hope that help relief some of your worries or concerns.

Edited by MR2nice, 20 November 2007 - 04:54 PM.

MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-20 16:54:00
Asia: East and PacificQuestions
Also, don't forget to include your fiance's Birth Certificate with your I-129F. Someone just posted they received an RFE for not including it.
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-19 17:16:00
Asia: East and PacificQuestions
Hello and welcome. To avoid any future RFE (Request for Evidence) you should provide the as much as possible. I submitted my fiancee's Affidavit of Single Status.

1. Only the beneficiary needs to obtain a police certificate. This can be done after you receive the NOA2.

2. Your fiance will need to obtain an Affidavit of Single Status. You can download the form here: http://www.vietnamco...an-tuyenthe.pdf
Also, you will need a "Letter Of Intent" for each of you. You can see an example of the letter here: http://www.visajourn...r_of_Intent.doc

3. With this one, try and see if you can obtain both of your parents birth certificates. They may or may not ask depending on how much evidences they see that you have a bona fide relationship. But it is good to prepare ahead of time just in case that they do ask. In our case, although my parents and her parents do not share the same last names, I've gathered both of our parents birth certificates including ours as well. In our case, I was introduced to my fiancee by her aunt who lives here in the US. I've also obtained her Aunt's birth certificate. There are many uncertainties when we're dealing with the HCM Consulate so the best advice I can give you is to prepare as much as possible.

Before you send out your application, visit this URL:
Assembling the I-129F Package: Checklist
http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1guide

Good luck with the process. good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-19 14:27:00
Asia: East and Pacifictimeline????????
QUOTE (visao @ Nov 21 2007, 10:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
MR2nice:

Thanks for great info. good.gif Cam on ban va chuc ban nhieu may man! goofy.gif Ban co nick yahoo ko? Neu dc cho minh xin. Thanks.


You're very welcome. I think it's great to share infos and timeline as we're all going through the same process together and to get a general idea of what to expect. You should hear good news soon regarding packet 3. Good luck! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-21 13:46:00
Asia: East and Pacifictimeline????????
Hi visao,

My fiancee lives in Saigon. She made the first call to them and a lady told my fiancee that they only received our case via electronic (11/8) and ask her not to call back until 3 weeks later. A week later I decided to give them a call myself. The day that I called (11/16), they said they received our case early that morning and said they will mail packet 3 to my fiancee in 4-6 weeks. 2 days later I received an email from them that packet 3 was sent out on 11/17. From the email, it stated that my fiancee needs to return the DS-230 Part I asap so that an interview date can be issue. The DS-230 form was already filled out in advance so I wanted my fiancee to drop it off. But they wouldn't allow it and told her to mail it in. I know it takes 2 weeks or more just for the mail to travel within Saigon. She hasn't receive the packet 3 that they've mailed, but we've already mailed back what they asked for. Here's the email from them if you like to see how they process:


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Dear Mr. Bui:

We have received your fiancee's case from the National Visa Center. Her case number is HCM2007xxxxxx.

We sent your fiancee an Instruction Package (Packet 3) on November 17. The packet was sent to the following address:

xxxxxxxx

Your fiancee is requested to return the completed DS-230 Part I to us as soon as possible. We cannot schedule your fiancee for a visa interview
until we receive this form. If your fiancee has not yet received the packet after one month of the mailing date, she can come to our office
to pick-up a packet in-person or contact us to request that we mail another packet.

If you have further inquiries, please do not delete your original email with all correspondence.

Sincerely,

Information Unit Staff
Consular Section
U.S. Consulate General HCMC

Tel: (84-8) 822 9433 - ext 4636
Fax: (84-8) 824 5572
E-mail: hcmcinfo@state.gov (regarding visa issues)
acshcmc@state.gov (regarding services for U.S. citizens)

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MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-21 12:49:00
Asia: East and Pacifictimeline????????
QUOTE (PeterFB @ Nov 20 2007, 02:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MR2nice @ Nov 19 2007, 10:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Peter and Thi, which automated system did you used to find out that they have no record of your file? If you use the NVC's automated system it will always tell you that they have no record of your file even if your file was received and sent out to the Consulate. Many VJ Members have confirmed the same.

Yes, there's a waiting period (3-5 weeks) to get the NOA2 from CSC to NVC. Our case took 5 weeks.

It's better if you speak to a live NVC operator.

603 334-0700, press 1 and then 5.

Good Luck!


Well guess what showed up today!!! kicking.gif A notice from NVC!. They have recieved the petition and within a week will be sending it to HCMC!!!!! I read somewhere about the automated system so I assumed it worked for K1 visas too! Oh well, I was going to call and speak to a live operator on Wednesday if it didn't arrive by then. The notice was dated Nov 16th, so that's 3 weeks. Now the wait to see when HCMC sends Thi her packet 3. Ohhhh I better get my I-134, etc together tooo!!! Now I have stuff to do......

Tungchau, you should be getting your notice from NVC soon! Hang in there. It is coming!


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



Congratulations! HCMC should receive your case within 10 days and send out Packet 3 to your fiancee. Good luck! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-20 12:21:00
Asia: East and Pacifictimeline????????
Peter and Thi, which automated system did you used to find out that they have no record of your file? If you use the NVC's automated system it will always tell you that they have no record of your file even if your file was received and sent out to the Consulate. Many VJ Members have confirmed the same.

Yes, there's a waiting period (3-5 weeks) to get the NOA2 from CSC to NVC. Our case took 5 weeks.

It's better if you speak to a live NVC operator.

603 334-0700, press 1 and then 5.

Good Luck!
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-19 10:44:00
Asia: East and Pacifictimeline????????
You don't have to worry about it as your case will be forwarded to the NVC first, where it will be assigned a case # and then mailed to HCMC.

For me, I'd like to know the status of my case so I called at each stage of the process just for peace of mind. Good Luck! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-19 00:43:00
Asia: East and PacificTram called the consulate and...
QUOTE (NeverSeen @ Nov 21 2007, 11:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MR2nice @ Nov 21 2007, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (NeverSeen @ Nov 20 2007, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
she received packet 4 today!


Congrats! good.gif Does packet 4 contain info for getting the medical examination? Thanks.


Yup. It has a couple more forms in it, about vaccines, about the exam, about the vise fees, about the interview and about how to order everything, and of course the letter.


Thanks for the info good.gif We'll probably receive our Packet 4 sometime the end of next month.
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-21 15:56:00
Asia: East and PacificTram called the consulate and...
QUOTE (NeverSeen @ Nov 20 2007, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
she received packet 4 today!


Congrats! good.gif Does packet 4 contain info for getting the medical examinantion? Thanks.
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-21 13:01:00
Asia: East and PacificTram called the consulate and...
I, too was shooting for everything to be completed by Xmas. February is looking to be more of a reslistic goal now for us. Good luck with at interview!! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-08 10:55:00
Asia: East and PacificTram called the consulate and...
Looking at NeverSeen's timeline it says packet 3 was received on 09/20. You're looking at close to 3 months from the time of packet 3 and the interview date.
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-08 01:00:00
Asia: East and PacificTram called the consulate and...
That would be awesome to make it back before Christmas. I wish the both of you the best of luck. Please keep us updated on your case. good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-07 13:27:00
Asia: East and Pacific? About going to HCMC with Wife
I'm sorry you have to go through this trouble. This isn't right. If anything I would think the less nice hotels would question, but a nice hotel? I don't know what they're thinking. I hope that it doesn't have to resort to that when you head back. I'm not really familiar with the city so I really don't know which hotels will give you a hard time. Maybe some members will be able to help answer.
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-19 22:42:00
Asia: East and Pacific? About going to HCMC with Wife
I had no idea that there's a law for something like this. Maybe I haven't seen during those stays with my fiancee is because I'm also Vietnamese??

In any case, to the OP you should take with you a marriage certificate just to be on the safe side.
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-19 10:36:00
Asia: East and Pacific? About going to HCMC with Wife
QUOTE (Eric and An Thuy @ Nov 18 2007, 11:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I stayed with my Fiance at her family house her father took me to the local police and did the paper work we had no problems.


Same here. For days that we are not out of town I stayed with my finacee and her family. The only night we stayed at a hotel in HCM was on Christmas Eve as we just gotten back from Nha Trang that same day.
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-19 03:04:00
Asia: East and Pacific? About going to HCMC with Wife
QUOTE (STL_HCMC @ Nov 18 2007, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The 'marriage proof' is in the case of a Vietnamese married to a foreigner!

STL_HCMC

QUOTE (HappyOne @ Nov 18 2007, 05:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is it really true that you have to proof that you are married to get an hotel room together? I am quite sure many tourist do not know that and not everyone is travelling with marriage certificate.


What hotel did you stay in?

STL_HCMC

QUOTE (MR2nice @ Nov 18 2007, 05:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I really don't think a marriage certificate is neccesary.



We stayed at a few places. The first trip to Nha Trang (my home town) we stayed at Dai Duong Ocean and Dong Phuong 2. On the second trip back to Nha Trang, we stayed at Sofitel VinPearl Resort. In HCM City, we stayed at The Sheraton on Christmas Eve of 2006. Right after Christmas we headed out to Mui Ne and stayed at CoCo Beach Resort for the New Year.
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-18 19:56:00
Asia: East and Pacific? About going to HCMC with Wife
When I was back there with my fiancee, they only asked for my passport which they held onto until the day we checked out. I really don't think a marriage certificate is neccesary.
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-18 18:53:00
Asia: East and PacificEverything is a success for us.
Congratulations and wishing the both of you the very best! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-10-25 11:48:00
Asia: East and PacificThe List
Thank you Dalegg. I will continue the tradition and keep the list going. cool.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-27 13:03:00
Asia: East and PacificThe List
When I first joined, this list has helped me a lot to prepare myself for what's ahead. I still visit the list every other day to see current status and to see if anyone has posted a review after the interview. If no one else comes forward then I would like to help maintain it. Thanks in advance. smile.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-21 13:12:00
Asia: East and PacificBeing there for the interview
As much as I'd like to be there for the interview I can't because of work. From Jan - Macrh of 2008 my company is going through a reorganization and a lot of projects are on the line. Our interview date will most defintely land within those months where I can't afford to leave (unless I quit my job first or will be let go if I decide to take another trip). Either way I'm in a no win situation unless we get the Pink the first try. If not, then it's going to be tough. I was able to only get 1 week off to travel and that I must be back to work by year's end. So I will be going back there next month for the 3rd within a 1 year span. I chose the week of Christmas to be there. Total amount of time spent altogether for the 3 trips will be 6 weeks. I hope the HCMC realize and understand that it's not that easy for us to just put in a request and leave our jobs. If it's within the country then it's much easier.
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-12-01 20:26:00
Asia: East and PacificProcessed in order recieved????????
Thanks. I hope you'll hear good news from them. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! good.gif
MR2niceMaleVietnam (no flag)2007-11-19 18:20:00