Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	looking back at last years numbers.. we are way down for the number of petitions going through HCMC... there were over a dozen VJ members last year in Nov and Dec alone.. this year we are seeing only 3 for those same two months... If this is any reflection on the number of actual petitions, they should be smoking through them at a faster rate than they seem to be... Also looking at the rate of denials... it is looking better than we let on to be when it comes to approval numbers. We like to say that HCMC is a difficult consulate to go through, but its looking better in some respects.... look back at the fisrt page of this thread and look at the number of denials and we can also see the reasons for many of them... the thing that still does not make any sense though is those in AP for a ridiculous period of time...	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-12-06 10:27:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	thank you Scott..that definitely clear up things for me...i'm crossing my fingers now.. Time to buy hangers...	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-11-15 17:55:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	take the docs to the window, they will likely tell her to wait a bit, then they will call her up, and they will ask for passport then and give her the pink slip... in cases like this... the visa has already been approved, they just need the docs to wrap up loose ends... the passport will be needed so they can put the visa in it.. they will likely tell her come back a week or so later to pick up the passport with the visa inside... tell her to expect the translator may ask her some interview type questions again... its just the interviewer showing off.. the CO doesnt care at this point because they are pretty much done with you.. but if the interviewer was to ask something that she should obviously know and doesnt.. the CO can always rethink the decision...	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-11-15 16:44:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	If you are saying you are in same situation (AP, and they sent a letter asking for new police certificate and medical.. that is great news... Keep in mind that the police cert is good for 1 year and even though they may say bring a new one, as long as the last one is still current, there should be no issue as that is what happened with us... the medical would likely have to be done again as they are only good for 6 months... be sure to have her get every shot needed while she is there.. saves alot of headaches down the road...	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-11-15 15:55:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	sounds right to me especially since its a second time around case... there is something in the case file that is screaming hey big issue here... for whatever reason its taking some doing to get it through...	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-10-27 17:59:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Hang came in to turn in the PC. They confirmed that they had received the Medical but didn't ask her any question, just told her to go home and wait. I am prepared a new DS230..anticipating a new interview but don't know when..I guess I have to wait for the interview date before fly back ps: to make the situation bad..she lost her cell phone in the taxi when she got dropped off at the Consulate. I swear those taxi drivers have a racket on used cell phones.. my BiL lost his Iphone not too long ago in the taxi.. within minutes the phone was turned off and history... That really sucks that they didnt have the case buttoned up when she was there... likely they will end up sending her a new interview letter based on that last email... shouldnt be too much longer....	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-10-27 12:33:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	IMO further review = investigation like they did us... the phone call interviews and or the visit to the home...	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-10-27 12:27:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	She got the letter and I got the reply email telling her to come in to submit the PC and she will get another interview afterward. I do not know if it is another questions session when she comes in or will be a full scheduled interview at a later date. Hang will come in Monday and will find out..This is really frustrating, they're really dragging it out so one thing after the other expired..I feel like we're going in a loop. looking forward to hearing some good news....	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-10-23 15:38:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	nope they didn't ask her anything (no interview). when she come in to turn in the paper at window B the lady just take her paper and said wait. when she came out she give my wife the pink slip and told her to come back next week (10/29/10) to pick the VISA. Scott is your wife here yet?. she got her visa already right?.. yes..shes been here 2 weeks now... Ronnie, I'll be surprised if they dont ask for another DS230... since its been an entire year+ after the first interview.. does she have to wait for them to schedule it?	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-10-23 09:51:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Congratz ViQuoc.. They just informed us that Hang needed to be interview again after turn in the Pol. Cert..since the last interview is over one year. I wonder if it is a full interview like last time or just a short one..anyone? They interviwed Thuy the last time but it wasnt an hour long thing like before... a quick few questions that the CO took no part in.. the pink was sitting there from the git go	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-10-22 20:00:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Agreed... I was actually really happy to get the phone calls as that was at least some sign they were doing something..	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-10-22 19:58:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Frank, I have to wonder ####### with your case.. Marc Ellis told me they have 1 year from the interview date to issue the visa.. in other words.. the visa application which she started the day of the interview is only valid for 1 year and after that a new application/docs were required... her interview was over a year ago now so I wonder what they sre doing about the 1 year limit...	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-10-22 14:24:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Great news ViQuoc!! Did they ask her any questions when she dropped off the docs?	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-10-22 14:12:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Well, today, October 18, my wife finally received the OF-194, but it wasn't good. Almost a year since her interview and they were anable to issue a visa.They stated 5 points. They say she didn't say my son's name correct, but when she had the interview they asked her to spell his name and she did. Maybe they didn't hear her clear. My wife doesn't know about my hometown.She couldn't describe the city. But she did say about a landmark near my hometown. They say she told them I lived in only one house my entire life, but she told them I lived in my hometown my entire life. She knew I bought a new house back in 2008. They say we don't have a common language. I can't speak VN, but she speaks english with me. Thy say we became engaged before meeting in person. After many months of webcam conversations, I asked her if she was ready to get married. After we met in person, we had an engagement ceremony. So they say the case is closed, and its dated Oct. 8 What can we do now? Anyone know how long things will take? look at Huongs case.. they had something similar happen.. they are back at the consulate stage again now... It may not be the results you wanted, but at least you have some control of what happens now... Get everything together for when the letter comes... thoroughly address everything they had an issue with...	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-10-19 18:40:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	The lady at Cho Ray told Thuy that if you come back day after day they are required to take you... if it is possible try to get all of the vaccinations done before she comes here.. it will save some agrivation in the long run...	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-10-19 05:56:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Yes.. she is sitting next to me right now...	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-10-13 18:28:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Spot on!... The application has been approved and they just want those documents so all requirements are met.. when she delivers those documents they will 99.9% give her a pink slip saying come back in a week.. then there is a 50% chance the visa will be ready on that day... in any case you are good to go IMO... just a matter of jumping this one last obstacle.. Congrats.. I'm pretty stoked! I just got an update! Was this a solicited response to an email from you or a congressional rep? Or was it out of the blue?	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-10-13 10:39:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Ask them when was the last update in the case. And what the update was... they can only see whats on the screen but they can drill down a few screens if they have any experience with the system. Your congressman may be able to do an inquiry asking what the issue is since it has been so long... not a status check but a request for explanation of delay.	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-10-05 09:54:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Ok. I called the DoS again. They told me I asked for a congressional expedite, so all papers were sent from NVC to HCMC.Thats why they said all papers were received. Is this a good thing? Has anyone had any luck with this? I hope they do something soon. That does not make much sense since the hard copy of the file had to be at the consulate for them to do the initial interview. So I dont understand what they sent from NVC... I dont understand how the documents got to NVC if in fact they were sent from NVC.. There is no congressional expedite that I am aware of as the congressman has no say in the process only that the consulate must respond to a congressional status inquiry. It really sounds like you keep getting rookies at DoS when you call... I hope something is actually happening in your case	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-09-30 07:39:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Thank Scott i was being impatient but about an hour ago got a e-mail from my senator. Consulate General of the United States of America Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam September 29, 2010 Re: HCMxxxxxxxx, Ms Tran's Dear Senator Lugar: This is in follow up to our response of September 13 regarding the immigrant visa application of Ms.Tran (HCM2009xxxxxx). This case is of interest to your constituent, Mr. Thang. I regret the delay in my response to your inquiry. A consular officer reviewed Ms. Tran’s file for a visa on September 24 and provisionally approved the issuance of her visa. Ms. Tran now needs to submit new medical examination results and a new police certificate. Notification (OF194) of this request has been sent to Ms. Tran. Ms. Tran may submit the additional information either by mail or in person at the Consulate between 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., any working day. Ms. Tran should include the OF-194 refusal sheet that she received asking for additional information. I hope this information is useful in responding to the concerns of your constituent. Sincerely, Sarah K. Bellman Acting Consular Section Chief When did she get the first police certificate? Its good for 1 year.. they likely lost it and if she got an extra copy as Thuy did, you can shave a month off of the wait by submitting the one she already has.....	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-09-29 19:15:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	They sent Thuys letter on the 8th and I think she got it on the 13th or 14th... that was in Hanoi.. she cant get the medical without a letter but she can go to the consulate and ask for a copy...	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-09-29 16:25:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Awesome news for you and all of us in AP too. They're actually working on our cases. I can only imagine the feeling you must have. looking forward to hearing the good news from you Frank..	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-09-27 18:52:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	GOOD NEWS !!! I call DoS today they said HCHC office had request my wife to get her police report and medical exam redone, didn't said when they send it out.. is that a good news or what. Thats it! Are those documents expired? Medical 6 months Police cert 1 year Bob, its got to be the DOS person on the phone didnt know how to read what was in front of them or didnt take the time to check any other sources of information. There had to have been some action taken on your case since her interview. Try calling again this week, see if you get better results. Good to hear your congressman used some strong language in his inquiry, I hope that produces something positive soon. Agreed.. I lost count of how mant times I called and got someone with no clue...	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-09-27 13:59:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Its odd.. having given it a bit of thought I am surprised that it would say documents recieved and not say that you are missing an updated police certificate and medical.. What did they say to the congressman? same copy paste BS? Edited by ScottThuy, 25 September 2010 - 09:08 PM.	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-09-24 09:41:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	I just woke up over here in Calif and got your news on my email...I knew from last nite when you posted she about to go in the Consulate in 4 hours that she would get pink...my feeling was right. That's so awesome. Chuc mung, chuc mung!!! You are only a few weeks away from the pink brother...	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-09-23 10:08:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Congrat Scott. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! * can some1 answer this for me ? so on 9/10 i call DoS they said my case was pick up for review and it's being 2wks now they have NOT make an update since. it's normal for them to pick it up and put it down again ? for much longer?. am confuse ...... Many of the people at DoS have no clue what they are talking about... they use the terms under review and undergoing Additional processing very loosely.. when you call and they say that a CO reviewed the case on a specific date, that is IMO real info.. Looking at the variety of timespans for those in AP, it could be much longer for you... dont let it get to you.. keep in mind that it has not been denied at this point.. keep checking with DoS but not too often.. checking too often can increase the stress/frustration level.. ask them when the date of last review was... and what is the last activity noted..	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-09-23 09:07:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Finally. She was asking about you last night.. wanted to grab some coffee, but I had to explain that you work during the day... I guess she thinks all americans in VN are on holiday... She'll be back down next Thursday to pick up the visa.. if she is there Wed night maybe you guys can meet up for some pizza... she loves that place..	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-09-23 08:08:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	hopefully soon for everyone else...	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-09-23 05:27:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Cam on rat nhieu	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-09-23 05:03:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Pink	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-09-23 04:46:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	she will be at the consulate in 4 hours... we should know something soon... everything they said in the letter that was preventing us from getting the visa is in hand and there should be no issues now... I'll let ya know what they say...	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-09-22 20:17:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	It sucks to see new names added to the AP list... I'd like to move a bunch of names to the post decision portion of the list...	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-09-19 16:35:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Mine was dated the 14th with Sarah Bellman's name at the end.. he may have still been there on the 8th.. I just got the same canned response from Charles. They dared to include my e-mail inquiries & their canned responses as actions taken. My take is that requests from our congressperson does very little. Yes, if an entry into the computer makes any difference, then, yes, it's something. The noted that responding to your emails was action taken? #######?	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-09-18 10:19:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Have your congressman or senator do an inquiry soon noting the time at the consulate.. Bennett is not there at the moment and the acting `section chief may get the ball rolling...	ScottThuy	Male	Vietnam	2010-09-18 09:37:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	*hey frank i know that is stupid how they refer our wife as "MS. not Mrs." but i guess that how they do it. like you know my senator got an e-mail from Sarah K. Bellman Acting Consular Section Chief three week ago and she did the same thing too, she refer my wife as Ms. not Mrs. but whatever don't worry about it. *************again i like to said thank you to everyone here for there blessing*********** That's normal in Vietnam, at least it is where I work. We call everybody Mr. and Ms., regardless of marital status.	Teacher Mark	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2010-10-25 21:26:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	She was asking about you last night.. wanted to grab some coffee, but I had to explain that you work during the day... I guess she thinks all americans in VN are on holiday... She'll be back down next Thursday to pick up the visa.. if she is there Wed night maybe you guys can meet up for some pizza... she loves that place.. Sounds good.	Teacher Mark	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2010-09-23 08:12:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Pink Finally.	Teacher Mark	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2010-09-23 07:59:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Pink! Pink! Pink! Yaaaaaaaaahooooooooooooooooo !!!!! I was sleeping and my wife call me at 4 o'clock in the morning and said she got Pink! Now am so happy can't go back to sleep, so I got on here to share it with every1! *well she went in today to turn in the medical and police report at window B 1-2pm. When she turn it in the lady at the window said wait so she waited for 45min. 45min later the lady call her and give her the Pink slip woohooo. Sweet! Congratulations!!	Kevin and	Male	Vietnam	2010-10-22 11:22:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Well, today, October 18, my wife finally received the OF-194, but it wasn't good. Almost a year since her interview and they were anable to issue a visa.They stated 5 points. They say she didn't say my son's name correct, but when she had the interview they asked her to spell his name and she did. Maybe they didn't hear her clear. My wife doesn't know about my hometown.She couldn't describe the city. But she did say about a landmark near my hometown. They say she told them I lived in only one house my entire life, but she told them I lived in my hometown my entire life. She knew I bought a new house back in 2008. They say we don't have a common language. I can't speak VN, but she speaks english with me. Thy say we became engaged before meeting in person. After many months of webcam conversations, I asked her if she was ready to get married. After we met in person, we had an engagement ceremony. So they say the case is closed, and its dated Oct. 8 What can we do now? Anyone know how long things will take? You're going to get a NOID and you have to file a rebuttal for it. Failure to file a rebuttal will place a stigma on you and SO for fraud. Start making your file for the rebuttal challenging every thing the CO had issue with.	Kevin and	Male	Vietnam	2010-10-19 09:30:00
Vietnam	HCMC Interview roll call	Pink YEAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Finally Congratulations!	Kevin and	Male	Vietnam	2010-09-23 11:25:00