After going through with the DNA test for my son, and getting his CRBA (birth certificate) and passport, we recieved the green slip stating "Your case requires additional processing in our office. You do not need to submit further documents. We will contact you when we have finished processing your case". The consular officer told me not to worry since we have a son between us and that just maybe today was a very busy day and they couldn't process all the cases including ours. The officer also said to enjoy my stay in Vietnam and that they could call us as soon as tommorrow or in a few weeks and .

I dont know what to make of this. Is this "requires additional processing in our office" the same as administrative review or administrative processing that could last up to who knows when ? If yes, then I need to think of something.

It's just as the CO told you. They need more time to review the new evidence and come to a decision. That could happen tommorrow or in a month. I would not sit around waiting for their call if you have other things to do in Vietnam. When they do get around to your case, they will issue an information slip of some kind and mail it to your wife's address anyway, in addition to any phone call you might or might not receive. Hang in there and you will get an answer eventually. We found that in the past year they usually process additional evidence in a month or less. Hopefully your case will get a review soon. Good luck, and good to see you back on VJ again!

Good to see you back on VJ, yellow123. I've often wondered how your case was proceeding. Best of luck to a speedy and successful outcome.

STL_HCMC

Thanks for all the warm welcomes. I was so disappointed with the K1 outcome that I didn't want to talk to anyone. I tried hard not to come in here since it will bring back memories of my K1 visa. We've now switched to the K3 and also have a baby son. Our son's CRBA and passport is done and now we're just waiting for my wife. Let's see how it'll end this time now that we have a baby. I'll try not to expect so much so I wont be so disappointed again.

Hopefully it will be a success this time around. Best of luck to the both of you.

wait4ever,

I'm curious for those who are told to wait for additional processing and then is issued an information slip, what kind of information does it usually contain ? And is it likely that they will ask for more paperwork ? Hopefully not, but I dont know what to expect from the HCMC Consulate.

16 days and counting ... and still haven't heard anything from the consulate yet. I really hope I could bring my wife and son home with me this time.