James and I were waiting outside the consulate together when Mai came out waiving her hands with a pink slip. They were nice enough to hang around and comfort me for about 40 minutes while I anguished outside until Thao came out smiling with her pink slip.We will update you guys with more details soon. Thanks everyone from Melrose Plant and Dave_Thao!

Haha, Dave_Thao beat me by about 10 minutes! Yes, it was a tense but wonderful day. Afterwards, we met up with Haonie and his wife and all of us went to lunch. It was nice to meet all of you.

Mai's questions, and there were only 5:

1) Can you speak English?--yes, I can speak English.
2) Where did you study English?--at university.
3) What university was that?--(gave the name of the university)
4) How many times did your fiance visit you in Vietnam?--3 times (started to give dates, CO cut her off)
5) What places did you visit with him?--the first day I and him came back my house because I want to introduce him with my family, and then next day we go to train to visit Sapa, and then we visit Halong Bay, and fly to HCM city to visit James' friends who live in here.

Then she offered to show other evidence, but he waved it off, saying no need. Today is a happy and lucky day for you. Come back on the 16th to pick up your visa.

And that's all. Kind of anti-climatic for a change. Thanks for everyone's support!

Congratulations!!!

That's great!

Congrats to both of you. Nice to see you Melrose and Dave.

Awesome guys!!! Congratulations everyone. Good luck to you all. Thanks for the updates.

Awesome news! Great to hear all went smooth with both of you!

Now get your better halves here safely!

congrats.
anyone have any other questions they want to share that they have been asked at an interview?

rodney

Congratulations to all of you! That's awesome news! =)

Congratulation to two of ya, great milestones and excellent news indeed!! Thanks for keeping the rest of us in touch

That's great new!

James, it sounds like Mai had the same CO as Thi, a young handsome American.....His questions and not caring to see much evidence is similar....

Congratulations to both of you! We hope all of you are having a great time!


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
Consulate recieved ??????
Packet 3 sent 2007-12-11
Packet 3 received 2007-12-24
Packet 3 returned 2007-12-28
Packet 4 sent 2008-1-14
Email Reply with Interview Date 2008-1-23
Interview Date 2008-2-27
Passed Interview 2008-02-27
Visa Pick Up Date 2008-3-05
Received Visa 2008-2-29 (called to pick up earlier)
POE 2008-3-05 Los Angeles
Wedding 2008-4-26

Congratulations everyone

CONGRATULATIONSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

I am so happy for you guys (I told you James you would sail through!!!!) It's easy to see REAL LOVE.

It's so fricken cool that you guys got to be together for that!!! Maybe someone from VJ will end up getting their interview on the same day as mine?? WOW, I'll buy the PHO! :-)

Love those ladies guy.... and enjoy your beautiful future together!
ILOVETAN

Gratz to both of you. I only hope that I am as lucky as to have someone to wait with me. It seems like you had a GREAT day.

I'VE BEEN WORRIED SICK! I just remembered how to find your user name. I'd already checked MP's and didn't see anything , so I was assuming the worst.


Congratulations to both couples, especially you two Dave and Thao. You've endured more than any couple should have to already.



Oh, yeah:

!!!!!!!VICTORY!!!!!!!

Congratulations to both of you...Best of luck on the continued journey!

STL_HCMC

congrats! good luck in your marriage

Congratulations to both of you

That's a great news! Congrats to both of you!

Congraulations.......

I am heading over May 22nd for Trang's internview on the 30th.

Too bad I couldn't have met yu guys.....

Hoanie, give me call, let me know if you need picked up at the airport.

Thao and I thank everyone for the well wishes!
Her interview went easier than I thought it would. I didn't sleep for 2 nights worrying about what might happen. The consular only asked about 7 questions. He was an older Vietnamese gentleman and was very nice. He told Thao that he will do the interview in Vietnamese.

Q1) Do you speak English?
Q2) Who introduced you to your fiancee?
Q3) Why did you have the Dam Hoi so early in the 1st trip?
Q4) What are the names of your fiancee's brother?
Q5) What are your brother's name?
Q6) Did any of your fiancee's brothers attend the Dam Hoi?
Q7) Do you have any relatives in the USA?

Thanks again to Mai for helping Thao relax and reassuring her while you both were in the consulate together. Thanks to James and Mai for hanging around after you got your pink slip. That was an amazing thing you did and I will never forget it. You both are wonderful! Thao and I would love to come down to Iowa someday visit you. Thank-you Haonie! It was nice seeing you and your wife and I hope your knee gets better.

Thanks everyone again! It is time to enjoy Vietnam for 3 more weeks!

I forgot to mention that the only evidence he wanted to look at were the text message bills. He wanted to match up the numbers to see if we were really texting each other.

Thanks to Mr. Ellis for preparing our case from way back when it was returned and all the way to the interview. You and Mr. Nam do great work!!!

congratulations to both couples

Great news!! I wish the both of you a very happy future together. My fiancées interview is this Wednesday and we are both extremely nervous. She should be leaving for HCM shortly. I hope that she gets the same CO.

Best of luck