Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Good luck to all those in AP. I remember how hard the wait was for my CR-1 and I couldn't imagine waiting for more than a year to have your loved one be with you in the United States.. May everyone in AP get a swift approval and get the visa in hand to make that trip to USA.	Dai.	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2009-10-12 19:34:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Wow congrats Lindal.... Get that visa...	Dai.	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2009-10-06 09:11:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	so how did it go JeromeBinh? Hope it went well. busy celebrating? heheh	Huong and Phung	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2009-10-12 10:36:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	QUOTE (lindal24 @ Oct 11 2009, 10:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> They didn't take my husbands until he came back the next day to "exchange" slips... Did they take ur wife's?! That's strange if they did...I'd go and ank if that's the case...maybe she was approved in August?! NO THEY DIDN'T TAKE HER PASSPORT. I was just wondering because I didn't know the process. I've read your timeline and it says pick up passport and visa on .... so I thought they took his passport on the day he went and turn in the evidence. I know how it works now so thanks.	Huong and Phung	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2009-10-11 14:51:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Did they keep everyone's Passport for those that are in AP?	Huong and Phung	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2009-10-11 01:20:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	QUOTE (lindal24 @ Oct 10 2009, 08:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ^ That link didn't work as well as I intended...lol. If you'd like to see what a pink slip from HCM looks like, just go to my pictures in my profile...I saved it there... hahhah you're so mean. Trying to FLASH us in AP.? heheheh We'll get one one day you'll see. heheheh	Huong and Phung	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2009-10-10 22:38:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	QUOTE (ScottThuy @ Oct 8 2009, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> JohnCali update: Just talked to John and the CO's are up to their old tricks once again. The CO just called him from VN posing as his ex-wifes sister looking for her. Asking questions as if they were still married. Asking why did he get divorced.. where is she living etc. They called his fiance yesterday as well... IMO this is a good sign... a sign that progress is being made in the case... Lets hope that next week will be pink for them! Wow, that's good. I saw him online for like 2 minutes and always go without saying anything. huhhh crazy guy!!!!! He did mention the consulate called him though. Fingers crossed for mr. John	Huong and Phung	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2009-10-08 22:59:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Congratulation! That's great news. Now your wish have came true. It's gonna be a fun trip back to vietnam for new year, etc and ESCORT him to the U.S. huhuhu not like meeee.e... still waitinggggg...	Huong and Phung	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2009-10-07 18:14:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	QUOTE (jeromebinh @ Oct 5 2009, 05:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My two responses were very similar, but the one that they responded to that Binh wrote was much different. I think it is bull, how can they say they are not going out of order when one from 14 months gets approved and another from 2? THey just tell us that to shut us up. I hope I can get in next tuesday and talk with them. Jerome two more days to go anh Jerome. Are you excited? shoottt, i'm excited for you. Have fun and don't eat anything you regret. I DID.	Huong and Phung	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2009-10-05 21:32:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	QUOTE (Anh map @ Oct 5 2009, 07:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (luckytxn @ Oct 4 2009, 06:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Also to others about to go through the process and/or interview please do not fret so much. Just do the best one can is all that one can do. I had quite a few red flags and even had a few send me messages saying how I was going to be in AP and I screwed up something and I still got a pink and really in a decent time. Others have to so just because there are quite a few here in AP does not mean everyone will be in AP or even a majority. We discuss this because we are trying to figure out the whys and therefores and to help others. It is good to discuss this stuff. Excellent point. Anyone just beginning need not try to prepare for any and every possibility. Just prepare well for their own circumstances and work through the process. NO... DON'T LISTEN TO THEM. YOU SHOULD BE AFRAID, BE VERY AFRAID.... I don't want them to be going in there without knowing how others have been feeling. It's better to be worry now and expects the worse. That's my .02.	Huong and Phung	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2009-10-05 14:43:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	QUOTE (lindal24 @ Oct 4 2009, 08:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> LOL...that's funny you mention that...I'm supposed to be studying, but I find myself sitting here writing him a pen/paper letter! (I'm taking a break to check VJ...but going to continue after I post this...). My mom and dad are thinking about going this Christmas holiday...I'm trying to convince them to hang off until Tet so we can go together and if my husband gets approved, we can all come back together!! Have your parents not met your wife?? Did they not go to your wedding?? If that's your case, we may have a common "red flag" My parent's met him the first time I went back...but they didn't come back for the wedding... NEways...I hope it works out for all of us!! When are you thinking of going back?? We are thinking of around January or beginning of Feb. We might be there on new year of 2010. If things are going the way we are planning, we will travel back with my wife to America. Yeb, we do have the same redfag. hahaha My parents are both handicap. One is suffer from a stroke and one is really sick. Oh well, reasons are reasons, they don't care about that. My parents are planning to come back and do a "L? R??c Dâu" since we didn't ruoc dau because my parents wasn't there. GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND ALL OF US FOLLOW.	Huong and Phung	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2009-10-05 00:20:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	QUOTE (lindal24 @ Oct 4 2009, 06:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ScottThuy @ Oct 4 2009, 07:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 2 couples in AP not listed got approved late last week. 1 was 14 months.. the other was 2 ... awesome! that's really great to hear!! WHY WOULDN'T IT BE ME... WHY WHY WHY.... WHAT DID I DO WRONG? HEHEHEHEH So happy to hear that someone already finish with this sorrow. This is really sucks. We can't plan anything for our future yet. Dang it, I'm planning to bring my parents back to visit her parents and pick her up at the same time...but............. NOOOOOO I HAVE TO WAITTTTT... I'm going crazy, my bad!	Huong and Phung	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2009-10-04 22:28:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Good luck man and doesn't matter how bad things are, you're that much closer to your SO now. Enjoy it and have fun for us all waiting here in the States.	Huong and Phung	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2009-10-02 20:54:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	QUOTE (lindal24 @ Oct 1 2009, 10:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I thought of another reason for a red flag *maybe*... I'm older than my husband is by 3 years... He acts and looks older than I do though!! ...maybe?? hihihi you want the "co noner" dont you. hhihih jk no offense. my younger brother married to a girl that is a year older than him. Good luck with your case.	Huong and Phung	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2009-10-02 00:42:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	QUOTE (Kevin&Loan @ Sep 30 2009, 12:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have seen enough in this forum to safely say one thing that out of all the red flags you mentioned above, the reddest of all is: RELATIVES IN THE US and second to it is Petitioner is introduced to Beneficiary by uncle, couisn, aunts, friends ... As soon as one of this thing come up during the interview. Count your luck out and expect a blue sheet. check out Anh Tien's case. They were introduce by someone and other things were consider redflags but they went through the interview and received pink. I'm jeolous but also very happy for them.	Huong and Phung	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2009-09-30 19:39:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	yes. M pretty grateful to not have that kind of prob. I remember my ex saying how better her religion is compare to mine. I let her go. Hehehehe. Well, things happened for the better so m not really complaining.	Huong and Phung	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2009-09-29 14:22:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	QUOTE (lindal24 @ Sep 29 2009, 10:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Keep up with the emailing--even if they don't respond! And don't get too nervous...at least your still in the early phases of AP! lol...j/k...but really...don't worry, be happy! Your wife is converting from Buddism to Catholicism? How's her family taking it? That's a life changing event... Actually she's from Tay Ninh so her religion is "Cao Dai" and they're pretty okay with it. If you marry your husband then you follow his religion, they said. My parents in law are pretty cool about it and before getting to know each other to the point of getting marry, I ask my wife if she would convert to my religion after married. She answer yes. hehehe If she said No, I don't think I would go on. hehehehehe	Huong and Phung	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2009-09-29 12:40:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	QUOTE (lindal24 @ Sep 28 2009, 07:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Huong...have you guys heard anything about your case? Have you been emailing them? Just wondering...you're still early in the AP phase though so don't worry too much...hopefully the additional processing will result in Pink sooner for you than it has in my case! Naw, nothing from them yet. I just emailed them last week. I'm waiting toward mid week to email them again. Thanks for asking. We're getting more and more nervous. My wife is learning the Catholic Bible right now. yayyyy!	Huong and Phung	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2009-09-29 12:17:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	QUOTE (ScottThuy @ Sep 27 2009, 12:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It actually came up when John and I were OTP the other day and were discussing Tuan's options... He was doing his second filing and I knew John and Jerome were also and John mentioned that there were others in AP that had filed before.. so a light went off... maybe... hmmmm .... This is likely not the case in all of those in AP as I assume Huong has not filed before... But if most in AP have filed previously it could be just an extra fraud detection phase that VN is doing.... If there are a bunch of folks in AP that did not file before this could just be one of the factors they used to put the case in AP. It is my first petition. I do think that if you petition before and now you're doing another petition, that will put a pretty Red Flag right before the CO eyes. It's doesn't matter how straight forward or how complicate your case is, you still be trial as fraud until proven. This waiting in AP thing is draining me fast and I miss my wife so much but what can I do? Lucky I have VJ to relate to so I don't feel like the world is turning against me. I think this thread is great and eventhough it could make someone scared, it will prepare others for the worse. +1 for anh Scott.	Huong and Phung	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2009-09-28 21:16:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	QUOTE (luckytxn @ Oct 2 2009, 07:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Hien @ Oct 2 2009, 08:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lindal24 @ Sep 30 2009, 10:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've been thinking about why I'm in AP so I've started thinking about what could have red flagged my case... Linda & Dung 1. Short engagement after meeting...Met Early December, Engaged Late March, Married Mid May... 2. My parents didnt come back for my wedding - the CO asked about this in the interview... 3. List of SO relatives in US - He had this ready and available - Listed on the blue AP slip... 4. Proof of Bona Fide Relationship - had letters, emails, phone logs, pictures, affidavits - Listed on the AP slip... 5. I live with a guy who's my brother's bestfriend since childhood - the CO questioned me when I visited in Sept 2009 6. I've taken off a total of 4 months in the last 2 years for vacation - the CO asked about my job when I visted in Sept 2009 I think it would help others if anyone in AP could list their "potential" red flags too... In another post Jerome & Binh listed theirs as: 1. Previous Marriage/Ex-wife in prison for a serious crime - questioned during interview 2. Time line, which Binh did have - listed on the blue AP slip 3. Proof of her relatives in America, this she did not have - listed on the blue AP slip 4. Filed for a visa 2 years before I filed for this petition and I put in a waiver and was deemed eligible to proceed 5. We talked more on Yahoo than on the phone Linda, I think that your reason of "talking on Yahoo more than on the phone" is not correct. We knew each other by website and only email conversation within 2 years, I didn't have phone records for the first time we contact each other and I still got pink. The main reason is your time to get engagement, that is too short from the first meeting to the engagement decision time. Don't think the engagement was too short as mine was about 3 months after we first started to chat. The marriage was pretty short though thereafter but have seen others here who had a short one also and got a pink. Three months are short but not too short, and if she can prove your relationship by other points, she will be ok. I mean short time is one of the reasons, not the only one reason. Edited by Hien, 04 October 2009 - 05:06 AM.	David-Hien	Not Telling	Vietnam	2009-10-04 05:05:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	QUOTE (lindal24 @ Sep 30 2009, 10:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've been thinking about why I'm in AP so I've started thinking about what could have red flagged my case... Linda & Dung 1. Short engagement after meeting...Met Early December, Engaged Late March, Married Mid May... 2. My parents didnt come back for my wedding - the CO asked about this in the interview... 3. List of SO relatives in US - He had this ready and available - Listed on the blue AP slip... 4. Proof of Bona Fide Relationship - had letters, emails, phone logs, pictures, affidavits - Listed on the AP slip... 5. I live with a guy who's my brother's bestfriend since childhood - the CO questioned me when I visited in Sept 2009 6. I've taken off a total of 4 months in the last 2 years for vacation - the CO asked about my job when I visted in Sept 2009 I think it would help others if anyone in AP could list their "potential" red flags too... In another post Jerome & Binh listed theirs as: 1. Previous Marriage/Ex-wife in prison for a serious crime - questioned during interview 2. Time line, which Binh did have - listed on the blue AP slip 3. Proof of her relatives in America, this she did not have - listed on the blue AP slip 4. Filed for a visa 2 years before I filed for this petition and I put in a waiver and was deemed eligible to proceed 5. We talked more on Yahoo than on the phone Linda, I think that your reason of "talking on Yahoo more than on the phone" is not correct. We knew each other by website and only email conversation within 2 years, I didn't have phone records for the first time we contact each other and I still got pink. The main reason is your time to get engagement, that is too short from the first meeting to the engagement decision time.	David-Hien	Not Telling	Vietnam	2009-10-02 08:12:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	I SECOND THAT!!!! For those in AP - GOOD LUCK and hang in there. Our thoughts are with you. For those who PASSED AP - Congrats For those who were DENIED - Dont give up. Love WILL find a way.	b_weeks	Male	Vietnam	2009-10-12 22:24:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Congrats! I wish you both all the best! <CARRICK>	WeatherEmperor	Male	Vietnam	2009-10-07 21:22:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	very nervus time, could be pink could be denial. GL	NQT1976	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2009-10-06 13:30:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Thats awesome lindal24, were happy for you. BTW your blue slip was signed by the same co that signed ours ! I just sent my notarized timeline to my wife for her re-interview on the 20th, hope we get a pink after that. I dont want to add our name to the AP list . Frank Edited by effjaye, 07 October 2009 - 10:43 PM.	Frank and Duyen	Male	Vietnam	2009-10-07 22:43:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	QUOTE (ScottThuy @ Oct 9 2009, 07:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (jeromebinh @ Oct 9 2009, 12:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Great news Linda!! Congrats!! I am going there Tuesday, had a 2 hour delay in USA because of typhoon in Tokyo, then got delayed again in Tokyo, Finally got out of the airport at about 2 am should have been out at about 11:30 pm. Visa on arrival worked like a charm again, wont do it any other way any more. I have never heard of any CO calling and acting like they are someone else, if they did that and it got proved, I would almost guarantee they could be up poop creek without a paddle if you know what I mean. I would tell John to look into it and if he can prove that is what they are doing file a complaint. It is not only unethical, but more than not it is probably illegal as well. Jerome There are several people on VJ that have posted about the same thing happening.. One very recently in Pakistan. All using the same tactic, mislead the person on the other end of the line to get them to sy something that will give cause to deny. Just to add on to this. Someone had called Dao over a month ago asking about her "job at the bank" and other dumb questions. Dao is a seamstress. I have also heard of the CO asking interview questions for a k-3 about intimate moments including and not limited to, "Did you have sex last night?", "Did you use contraception?". There is a reason they don't record interviews or want couples interviewed together.	fred n Dao Honey	Male	Vietnam	2009-10-09 22:35:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	I made several visits to the Consulate 9/30, 10/1, 10/2. Yesturday the Consulate called Dao to get a Blue Paper RFE for obtaining updated medical. The medical info expired at six months. We are hoping this is all they will need and a Visa will be issued. We are still in AP 10 months since January 17,2009. At this time I am holding my mouth shut. Good luck to all Fred	fred n Dao Honey	Male	Vietnam	2009-10-08 03:36:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	QUOTE (lindal24 @ Oct 12 2009, 12:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So my husband will be picking up his visa tomorrow (10/14) and I know the visa is good for 6 months after it is issued, but after that point, does it expire for good and we just have to reapply all over again? Is there a waiver or an extension that we can file to change the date on the visa? Is he planning to stay in vietnam more than 6 months? If not then you don't have to worry about it. CONGRATS!!! And to answer that question, yea it does expire and you'll have to start all over again, so tell your husband to GET OUT OF THERE! hehe Edited by toantien, 12 October 2009 - 03:18 PM.	toantien	Not Telling	Vietnam	2009-10-12 15:15:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Does anyone get this type of response when emailing them regarding case status???? Good afternoon, Your case is still pending review by our consular officer. The case file and additional information are prepared for review based on a first-come, first-reviewed policy. Due to the large number of cases to be reviewed and the need to be fair to each applicant, we do not review cases out of sequence except when there is an urgent need to do so. Please be assured that the application and supporting information will be given every consideration consistent with U.S. law and regulations. We will contact the beneficiary when the review is complete. Sincerely, Information Team Consular Section U.S. Consulate General HCMC Tel: (84-8) 3520 4200 Fax: (84-8) 3520 4235 E-mail: hcmcinfo@state.gov (regarding visa issues) acshcmc@state.gov (regarding services for U.S. citizens) Adoption: HanoiAdoptions@state.gov Website: http://hochiminh.usconsulate.gov This e-mail is UNCLASSIFIED based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958.	toantien	Not Telling	Vietnam	2009-10-05 17:34:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	QUOTE (lindal24 @ Oct 7 2009, 10:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not the Visa...but we got a PINK SLIP!! He was told to come back on the 14th to pick up his passport with the visa in it. Here's what happened: At 12:30pm..... ......She said "oh" and then processed his paperwork, gave him a pink slip, and told him to come back on the 14th to pick up his documents... WOW! Congratulations!!!!	J+T	Female	Vietnam (no flag)	2009-10-07 12:43:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	There is no need to be rude. I politely asked for clarification because I obviously did not understand the situation..... despite the fact that I "read that and then looked".	Krikit	Not Telling	0	2009-10-15 18:34:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	I guess I don't understand the need for a duplicate thread. jeromebinh, could you please explain how this thread is different than the other? Thanks very much. Link to original HCMC AP thread	Krikit	Not Telling	0	2009-10-15 10:58:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	QUOTE (lindal24 @ Oct 16 2009, 12:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> On another note regarding what's going on with the new AP thread and everything -- everyone is entitled to post and no one controls the thread (except for maybe mods...). If anyone wanted to see change, they could have just as easily made it and I'm sure no one would have cared either way...I change it all the time and just keep reposting the information to "bump" the topic. Just a note... On that note, is it not possible for the mods to enable post editing? Most forum software allows a poster to edit their own posts. It would be enormously helpful in "tracking" threads like this one if the OP could keep the first post updated with the most recent information. If someone's status had changed, they could also link to the post that announced it. This would allow the first post to serve as current status AND as an index for the rest of the thread. Any mods listening?	JimVaPhuong	Male	Vietnam	2009-10-16 08:06:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Great news! Congrats to the both of you.	Anh map	Male	Vietnam	2009-10-15 08:39:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	So in a nutshell they are using section 221G that was cited in the first blue slip as the basis for them being able to issue the second one and send the file to AP... It appears that they are riding the 221G as long as they feel like.... They asked for additional info at the interview.. regardless of if it was present at the interview or not and required the applicant to return with the documents later only to be handed another blue slip citing the same section 221G... The only thing is, at the second visit the CO now has the docs ("lacking required documents "), but does not feel like reviewing them. It appears that they are hiding under an umbrella that was not intended to be used in the manner exhibited.	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2009-10-17 15:34:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	****IMPORTANT NOTE: Processing wait time DOES NOT include the time required for administrative processing. These procedures require additional time. Most administrative processing is resolved within 60 days of application. When administrative processing is required, the timing will vary based on individual circumstances of each case. Therefore, before making inquiries about status of administrative processing, applicants or their representatives will need to wait at least 90 days from the date of interview or submission of supplemental documents, whichever is later. Processing wait time also does not include the time required to return the passport to applicants, by either courier services or the local mail system. http://travel.state....m...p;x=72&y=13 Linda's was 91 days... The site says wait 90 days before you inquire about the status of the case in AP.... one must wonder if they have a new goal of 90 days or less... there have been others in for a long time.. Fred, Kevin... and others waited twice as long as Linda or longer to get out of AP....	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2009-10-16 23:39:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	VJ Members currently in AP at HCMC: Vi&Art _____________________8/5/2009 K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline JohnCali9 __________________8/6/2009 K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Ex-wife's living situation, Timeline MichaelAndKha______________8/15/2009 K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Timeline JeromeBinh_________________8/20/2009 K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Ex-wife's living situation, Timeline, List of Beneficiary Relatives in US ToanTien___________________8/20/2009 CR1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline Ly Trinh ___________________8/21/2009 CR1 Visa - First blue RFE: Timeline Huong and Phung ___________9/8/2009 CR1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline VJ Members who made it out of AP & results: Ituan _____________________8/10/2009 - 09/15/2009 - 36 days in AP - Denied K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline Lindal24 ___________________7/8/2009 - 10/7/2009 - 91 days in AP - APPROVED CR1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline FrednDaoHoney_____________1/17/2009 - 10/15/2009 - 271 days in AP - APPROVED Please add yourself if you are currently in Administrative Processing "AP" (2nd blue slip). Sample AP Blue Slip: http://www.visajourn...cture1_copy.jpg	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2009-10-16 21:22:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	QUOTE (JimVaPhuong @ Oct 16 2009, 09:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lindal24 @ Oct 16 2009, 12:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> On another note regarding what's going on with the new AP thread and everything -- everyone is entitled to post and no one controls the thread (except for maybe mods...). If anyone wanted to see change, they could have just as easily made it and I'm sure no one would have cared either way...I change it all the time and just keep reposting the information to "bump" the topic. Just a note... On that note, is it not possible for the mods to enable post editing? Most forum software allows a poster to edit their own posts. It would be enormously helpful in "tracking" threads like this one if the OP could keep the first post updated with the most recent information. If someone's status had changed, they could also link to the post that announced it. This would allow the first post to serve as current status AND as an index for the rest of the thread. Any mods listening? The ability to keep info current and updated has been a problem for a long time here on VJ. The one thing that has not been done in this forum that is done elsewhere on VJ, and I can do later today, is include directions at the bottom of the post to rewrite/edit and repost. The edit feature has a timeout associated with it now. I think Roger made a great point the other day about using the wiki feature more than has been done in the past. We could likely have a great HCMC reference area there if we used it more. The issue mentioned yesterday about needing an area to explain why someone got a blue would likely be best addressed in wiki. We just need to use it more and include many references to it in our forums or signatures.	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2009-10-16 10:10:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	VJ Members currently in AP at HCMC: Vi&Art _____________________8/5/2009 JohnCali9 __________________8/6/2009 MichaelAndKha______________8/15/2009 JeromeBinh_________________8/20/2009 ToanTien___________________8/20/2009 Ly Trinh ___________________8/21/2009 Huong and Phung ___________9/8/2009 VJ Members who made it out of AP & results: Ituan _____________________8/10/2009 - 09/15/2009 - 36 days in AP - Denied Lindal24 ___________________7/8/2009 - 10/7/2009 - 91 days in AP - APPROVED FrednDaoHoney_____________1/17/2009 - 10/15/2009 - 271 days in AP - APPROVED Please add yourself if you are currently in Administrative Processing "AP" (2nd blue slip). The initial blue slip (*IF you don't get pink) at the initial interview date IS NOT the same as an AP Blue Slip you get when you submit additional information as indicated on the 1st blue slip from the initial interview. The date listed is the date the 2nd blue slip is received, not necessarily the date that was listed on the 1st blue slip (in case you submitted your requested documents early) Sample AP Blue Slip: http://www.visajourn...cture1_copy.jpg QUOTE (luckytxn @ Oct 4 2009, 06:32 PM) Also to others about to go through the process and/or interview please do not fret so much. Just do the best one can is all that one can do. I had quite a few red flags and even had a few send me messages saying how I was going to be in AP and I screwed up something and I still got a pink and really in a decent time. Others have to so just because there are quite a few here in AP does not mean everyone will be in AP or even a majority. We discuss this because we are trying to figure out the whys and therefores and to help others. It is good to discuss this stuff. There has been a surge of AP approvals in the past week.. Both VJers as well as non VJers have notified me that they got approval in Oct.... some noted that they were likely waiting for the first of the fiscal year to release some of those in the queue.	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2009-10-16 08:06:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	QUOTE (jeromebinh @ Oct 15 2009, 09:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I did forget to mention one thing that was said. I will now address the "censorship" What I asked was for people to not glorify all the negative, because it scared people and to simply try to post more positive posts than negative. There are far to many people that glorify all the negative posts and most of which are not needed, if a question was asked and the answer was negative, then it needed to be posted, but to simply post negative because they had a bad day or just to post it I felt was un needed, and instead of calling a person out in a public forum, I went to him in private to try and solve this problem, and when I did this words were put into my mouth, and then it came on a public forum as well instead of trying to settle things like a grown up it has turned into a childish game. Regardless of what else is said about this, I am no longer going to comment on what was or was not said, but I did want everyone to know he was talking about me, and for me to give my version of what transpired. I think it is sad that he had to stoop so low as to put this on a public forum when I was simply trying to give his post new life because it is a good post. I never try to poke at people behind their back, I might be brash and rude at times, but that is who I am, I do apologize when I make mistakes, and no one is perfect, that is what makes us human. But there is one thing that I refuse to do and that is stand by when someone is making accusations about me that I feel is untrue. I apologize that everyone had to read all these negative posts, but when one person decided to make it public when I went to him in private then I had to make a stand. I am by far not god, nor do I ever claim to be. I claim to be a straight shooter, if I feel something is not right I will point it out, if I am mistaken I am not to proud to eat my own words. I believe that posting good things will help the confidence of people going into a interview, if you scare them with only horror then why should they even try? If you know you are going to get blue or that everyone is getting white why even try? If you go to a interview scared how is that going to help you?? Yes people need to be aware of what it is like, I agree with that, but how many times have everyone of you read posts from me or other people about the horror that was not needed? How many times have you read that someone says 95% fail how do you get this information? Why should it be posted? I do not see the value in things like that. But as I said, sorry for you all having to read this, but I refuse to bow down to someone making accusations against me. I am here to help, and I am also here to try and cheer people up, and make them confident and not scared. Jerome This adds nothing positive to the HCMC AP discussion...	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2009-10-15 20:10:00