Packet 3 Timing HCMC

[STL_HCMC 0]

Perhaps some experienced Vietnam VJ's can offer some insight into this!

Is it unusual that our case and Matt_Stevens arrived on the same date to HCMC, but our case hasn't been updated in the system as a physical file yet? Each time I contact them they give me the same response of "received the electronic file," yada..yada..yada. I saw that Matt's packet 3 was mailed out on the 4th of April, and yet we are still electronic?

I'm not worried about timing. I live in HCMC and my contract is through December 2006. I'm just concerned about the actuality of our case physically being in HCMC.

Anyone?

STL_HCMC

[dalegg 143]

Perhaps some experienced Vietnam VJ's can offer some insight into this!

Is it unusual that our case and Matt_Stevens arrived on the same date to HCMC, but our case hasn't been updated in the system as a physical file yet? Each time I contact them they give me the same response of "received the electronic file," yada..yada..yada. I saw that Matt's packet 3 was mailed out on the 4th of April, and yet we are still electronic?

I'm not worried about timing. I live in HCMC and my contract is through December 2006. I'm just concerned about the actuality of our case physically being in HCMC.

Anyone?

STL_HCMC

The only thing consistent about that consulate is inconsistency. I saw flucuating timeframes like this all the time last year.

[STL_HCMC 0]

Just an update for you all with pending emails sent to the consulate in HCMC. I called today just to check on the address update email I sent last week. The woman answering the info line told me they were just now answering emails from April 5th.

Anyway, packet 3 was mailed out to my fiancee's Can Tho address yesterday (4/18), but the woman was very nice and offered to take my updated office address in Ho Chi Minh City and mail out another packet three tomorrow. Now there is some positive news to share about the HCMC consulate. She apologized for the email delay and said their systems have been having a lot of trouble as well. In fact, she couldn't access my case the moment I called because of the system being down.

So if your expecting a reply and don't have the patience, you might be better served calling the info line.

STL_HCMC

[Mike n Huong 1]

Just an update for you all with pending emails sent to the consulate in HCMC. I called today just to check on the address update email I sent last week. The woman answering the info line told me they were just now answering emails from April 5th.

Anyway, packet 3 was mailed out to my fiancee's Can Tho address yesterday (4/18), but the woman was very nice and offered to take my updated office address in Ho Chi Minh City and mail out another packet three tomorrow. Now there is some positive news to share about the HCMC consulate. She apologized for the email delay and said their systems have been having a lot of trouble as well. In fact, she couldn't access my case the moment I called because of the system being down.

So if your expecting a reply and don't have the patience, you might be better served calling the info line.

STL_HCMC

Thanks for the information, does anyone have the information line to HCMC? Is it automated or do you speak with someone?

[STL_HCMC 0]

Mike,

This link to the HCMC Consulate page has all the info you need to contact them by phone. You'll be calling internationally. It is not an automated system. When they first answer the line, you will press 1 for English, and then enter the extension for the info unit. Be aware of the specific calling times on the page.

Link: HCMC Information Unit

STL_HCMC

Thanks for the information, does anyone have the information line to HCMC? Is it automated or do you speak with someone?

[Mike n Huong 1]

Mike,

This link to the HCMC Consulate page has all the info you need to contact them by phone. You'll be calling internationally. It is not an automated system. When they first answer the line, you will press 1 for English, and then enter the extension for the info unit. Be aware of the specific calling times on the page.

Link: HCMC Information Unit

STL_HCMC

Thanks for the information, does anyone have the information line to HCMC? Is it automated or do you speak with someone?

Thanks STL_HCMC

[menyoo 0]

My fiancee called the HCMC consulate yesterday and she told me the package has been sent. I put together all the required documents and sent them back. This is good news for all of us. I know Matt, STL_HCMC and myself may have interview date around the same time. I hope we all pass and come to the states soon.

Menyoo,

[Mike n Huong 1]

Perhaps some experienced Vietnam VJ's can offer some insight into this!

Is it unusual that our case and Matt_Stevens arrived on the same date to HCMC, but our case hasn't been updated in the system as a physical file yet? Each time I contact them they give me the same response of "received the electronic file," yada..yada..yada. I saw that Matt's packet 3 was mailed out on the 4th of April, and yet we are still electronic?

I'm not worried about timing. I live in HCMC and my contract is through December 2006. I'm just concerned about the actuality of our case physically being in HCMC.

Anyone?

STL_HCMC

Your not the only one. The NVC mailed my packet on April 3rd, and I just called them 17 days later. I got the same response "We recieved your electronic file". THen she says that it will take 2 months for packet 3. I know this is their automated response to everyone, but it still upsets me. It is so hard to wait to be next to my love. I know we are all experiencing the same feelings. Someone please helps Us

[STL_HCMC 0]

Mike,

The same day that I received an email back from the consulate (4/18) indicating to me that they had only received the electronic file of our case and it could take 8 weeks...yada...yada...yada, is the same day (4/18) that they mailed the first packet 3 to my fiancee's address in Can Tho.

I was thinking the same thing you were, then, BAM, they had already sent out the first packet 3.

Rest easy my fellow Vietnam friend and remember this: EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON!

STL_HCMC

Your not the only one. The NVC mailed my packet on April 3rd, and I just called them 17 days later. I got the same response "We recieved your electronic file". THen she says that it will take 2 months for packet 3. I know this is their automated response to everyone, but it still upsets me. It is so hard to wait to be next to my love. I know we are all experiencing the same feelings. Someone please helps Us

[Mike n Huong 1]

Mike,

The same day that I received an email back from the consulate (4/18) indicating to me that they had only received the electronic file of our case and it could take 8 weeks...yada...yada...yada, is the same day (4/18) that they mailed the first packet 3 to my fiancee's address in Can Tho.

I was thinking the same thing you were, then, BAM, they had already sent out the first packet 3.

Rest easy my fellow Vietnam friend and remember this: EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON!

STL_HCMC

Your not the only one. The NVC mailed my packet on April 3rd, and I just called them 17 days later. I got the same response "We recieved your electronic file". THen she says that it will take 2 months for packet 3. I know this is their automated response to everyone, but it still upsets me. It is so hard to wait to be next to my love. I know we are all experiencing the same feelings. Someone please helps Us

Thanks, that does make me feel better. I just don't understand how a US Consulate can be so disorganized, to the point that they can give you correct information. If we were to give them incorrect information, then we would be in deep sh*t.

I do feel better though, Actually my packet was sent on March 30, and when I tracked it, they should have received it on April 3. So I was expecting her to get it in the next 2 or 3 weeks.

Does anyone going thru HCMC, have any experience with the petitioner being divorced with kids? I read another post in the general forum about his fiancee being asked for records of him paying child support. The only record I have is my bank statements, which shows my cashed checks to my ex wife. We didn't do the support thru the courts. My ex wife has been good to me, and we definately get along much better being divorced now for over 10 years.

[dalegg 143]

Does anyone going thru HCMC, have any experience with the petitioner being divorced with kids? I read another post in the general forum about his fiancee being asked for records of him paying child support. The only record I have is my bank statements, which shows my cashed checks to my ex wife. We didn't do the support thru the courts. My ex wife has been good to me, and we definately get along much better being divorced now for over 10 years.

On the I134 it will ask you for persons who depend on you for support. Also, you need to submit the divorce decree and judgement to the consulate. In there it will state whether you were ordered to pay child support.

[Mike n Huong 1]

Does anyone going thru HCMC, have any experience with the petitioner being divorced with kids? I read another post in the general forum about his fiancee being asked for records of him paying child support. The only record I have is my bank statements, which shows my cashed checks to my ex wife. We didn't do the support thru the courts. My ex wife has been good to me, and we definately get along much better being divorced now for over 10 years.

On the I134 it will ask you for persons who depend on you for support. Also, you need to submit the divorce decree and judgement to the consulate. In there it will state whether you were ordered to pay child support.

I have the decree which is one page. Where can I order the judgement? Is it the same place as the Decree?

[dalegg 143]

I have the decree which is one page. Where can I order the judgement? Is it the same place as the Decree?

Yes.

[menyoo 0]

Mike,

I'm divorced without kids. I have have the orginal divorce decree in 11/2003 which has a court stamp on it. I make 2 copies and sent it them back already, but I'll carry all orginal documents with me when my fiancee gets the interview date. My fiancee should already get the package 3 in hand by now. I'll call her tonite. I'll keep you post all the way through my process. I Hope we all get through with a big smile this summer.

[Mike n Huong 1]

Mike,

I'm divorced without kids. I have have the orginal divorce decree in 11/2003 which has a court stamp on it. I make 2 copies and sent it them back already, but I'll carry all orginal documents with me when my fiancee gets the interview date. My fiancee should already get the package 3 in hand by now. I'll call her tonite. I'll keep you post all the way through my process. I Hope we all get through with a big smile this summer.

Thanks!!!

I have the divorce decree in hand already, and provided a copy in the original petition, only 1 page. When I got divorced, me and my ex wife settled everything out of court, so there is nothing in the system. My ex called her lawyer today and they are going to type up an affidavit letter explaining that we settled out of court, with all the information including my kids names, kids DOB, divorce date, and what me and her agreed upon. We will both sign it. I also contacted the office I received my divorce decree from and they just said for me to access our file online. So I printed that out as well. So I will provide the Divorce Decree, the information I printed from online, an affidavit from her attorney, and my statements with a copy of the checks she cashed.

Hopefully this will be good enough for them.