Another Blue

[CoolHand2x2y2z 0]

Well, we knew going in that we were going to get a blue due to not completing the medical in time; my wife only managed the appointment because the were really booked up.

So, this is what went down:

She had an early appointment but didn't get called until well after lunch (they kick everybody out for an hour at noon). She got questioned for about twenty minutes, just everything. Then told to go wait, so she sat for twenty minutes. The CO must have gone to look over the pile of paperwork I sent. She was called up for another twenty-five minutes of questioning. My wife said she answered everything correctly.

The CO shook his head when my wife told him she didn't know anybody else in America. #######? This is the truth. He said he didn't believe her.

My wife is pretty shook up (again!) so I haven't gotten all the details. But the CO didn't ask to see any evidence. The whole time was just questions. And get this, they want another time line. Never mind the fact that there is a perfectly good notarized one in the pile that was sent to them from USCIS in Vermont.

She will get me the blue notice and I'll see it for myself, but it's the same b.s that I've seen before on that generalized form. They gave us a month to turn in the medical report and additional evidence.

Just so you know, we have all kinds of documentation and photos; I sent them a pile of stuff and then I was in the consulate to turn in more stuff a few months ago. It's like a murder trial. Why don't they just hook her up to a lie detector?

I'm not mad, not sad, just the same. I lost faith in this process the first time around.

Sure, we'll do the dance with the medical and additional "evidence" but I'll probably start to make plans for moving to Asia permanently.

[andy777 0]

Well, we knew going in that we were going to get a blue due to not completing the medical in time; my wife only managed the appointment because the were really booked up.

So, this is what went down:

She had an early appointment but didn't get called until well after lunch (they kick everybody out for an hour at noon). She got questioned for about twenty minutes, just everything. Then told to go wait, so she sat for twenty minutes. The CO must have gone to look over the pile of paperwork I sent. She was called up for another twenty-five minutes of questioning. My wife said she answered everything correctly.

The CO shook his head when my wife told him she didn't know anybody else in America. #######? This is the truth. He said he didn't believe her.

My wife is pretty shook up (again!) so I haven't gotten all the details. But the CO didn't ask to see any evidence. The whole time was just questions. And get this, they want another time line. Never mind the fact that there is a perfectly good notarized one in the pile that was sent to them from USCIS in Vermont.

She will get me the blue notice and I'll see it for myself, but it's the same b.s that I've seen before on that generalized form. They gave us a month to turn in the medical report and additional evidence.

Just so you know, we have all kinds of documentation and photos; I sent them a pile of stuff and then I was in the consulate to turn in more stuff a few months ago. It's like a murder trial. Why don't they just hook her up to a lie detector?

I'm not mad, not sad, just the same. I lost faith in this process the first time around.

Sure, we'll do the dance with the medical and additional "evidence" but I'll probably start to make plans for moving to Asia permanently.

Sorry to hear that bro. Hope thing will be alright for you and your wife. Just send it the medical and see what happen. Do you know what nationality the CO who interview your wife? If you can later, can you post the question that the CO ask your wife? Do they ask the same question on the first interview? Dam I think the only way to bring your wife over is to have a bunch of kids and bring them to the interview with DNA tested. This will prove the CO wrong but it cost us years of torture and depression.

[Kevin and 10]

Someone must have pizzed in the CO's pho that morning. Your wife should ask her family if she has some distant relative in the US. A search might have come up that her grandfather's cousin's kid immigrated to the US in the mid 70's.

What were some of the questions they asked her?

[sachinky 464]

Sorry to hear that.

Hang in there!

[BinhJerome 14]

Sorry to hear that, but maybe after you turn in what they want they will give in with your history and simply give you the pink. It is not over, the Fat lady has not yet sung. Jerome and Binh

[luckytxn 2,263]

Someone must have pizzed in the CO's pho that morning. Your wife should ask her family if she has some distant relative in the US. A search might have come up that her grandfather's cousin's kid immigrated to the US in the mid 70's.

What were some of the questions they asked her?

That's what I am wondering. They are seeing some supposed evidence that seems to contradict her. I think they may be trying to rattle her and they will get the pink once the medical and new timeline is in.

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

If the CO didn't ask for any evidence and just grilled her with questions then he was trying to get her to slip up. It sounds like she held up well. Unless he has evidence she's got relatives in the US, then shaking his head and saying he doesn't believe her is only meant to see if he can get her to change her answer. If she had changed her answer then that would have been enough to deny the visa.

Jerome is right. It ain't over until you get a final decision. Look over the blue slip and submit whatever they ask for.

[CoolHand2x2y2z 0]

I'll get the blue slip from my wife soon enough and then I'll see what they want. I'm also contacting my congress rep to see if there's anything their office can do.

It's a bunch of b.s.

He was the older guy. He asked if I had ever been married before and my wife said no (neither of us has). And then he went on to say how can she be sure. #######? She replied that she trusts me and that I'm her husband. He said he didn't believe that. He grilled her for forty-five minutes!

I'm really curious as to what they want on the blue form.

Anyway, I'm not holding my breath. As far as I'm concerned, they are giving us the middle finger, again.

I know those guys live in HCMC while they work in that place. I just hope they have a horrible experience their whole time in Vietnam; they are sure a rotten bunch.

It's not the end of the world and my wife and I will be just fine.

Thanks for your advice and support, everybody.

[johncali9 6]

Well, we knew going in that we were going to get a blue due to not completing the medical in time; my wife only managed the appointment because the were really booked up.

So, this is what went down:

She had an early appointment but didn't get called until well after lunch (they kick everybody out for an hour at noon). She got questioned for about twenty minutes, just everything. Then told to go wait, so she sat for twenty minutes. The CO must have gone to look over the pile of paperwork I sent. She was called up for another twenty-five minutes of questioning. My wife said she answered everything correctly.

The CO shook his head when my wife told him she didn't know anybody else in America. #######? This is the truth. He said he didn't believe her.

My wife is pretty shook up (again!) so I haven't gotten all the details. But the CO didn't ask to see any evidence. The whole time was just questions. And get this, they want another time line. Never mind the fact that there is a perfectly good notarized one in the pile that was sent to them from USCIS in Vermont.

She will get me the blue notice and I'll see it for myself, but it's the same b.s that I've seen before on that generalized form. They gave us a month to turn in the medical report and additional evidence.

Just so you know, we have all kinds of documentation and photos; I sent them a pile of stuff and then I was in the consulate to turn in more stuff a few months ago. It's like a murder trial. Why don't they just hook her up to a lie detector?

Hi friend

sorry to hear that,oh men what 's wrong

johncali9

I'm not mad, not sad, just the same. I lost faith in this process the first time around.

Sure, we'll do the dance with the medical and additional "evidence" but I'll probably start to make plans for moving to Asia permanently.

[CoolHand2x2y2z 0]

Here is what's on the form. Aside from the medical, it's all b.s. They have a ton of stuff, including a notarized timeline. Remember, I had to prove to USCIS that the case was deserving of anther look. All of that was forwarded to HCMC.

I'm contacting my Congressman today.

What's your take? Any advice?

Edited June 16, 2010 by 2x2y2z

[ScottThuy 140]

IMO its just a standard 221g.. they cant issue the visa until they get the medical..... its a standard requirement... you should be fine when she submits the updated medical. had she had a medical done already, you would likely be in the same boat as Kevin... she should get pink soon after she gets the medical done...

[CoolHand2x2y2z 0]

IMO its just a standard 221g.. they cant issue the visa until they get the medical..... its a standard requirement... you should be fine when she submits the updated medical. had she had a medical done already, you would likely be in the same boat as Kevin... she should get pink soon after she gets the medical done...

I wish I had your confidence, Scott.

But wouldn't they just say the medical part? Why all the additional b.s. that they already have?

Mind you, he did not ask for the letters, and all the other stuff that my wife brought with her, none. But he wants it on the form. And then there's nothing about "not knowing" about the petitioner's background that we've seen before.

[ScottThuy 140]

Its a standard form that they had to submit to you... they did not generate all of that ####### just for you.. its the same that the rest of us get for blue slips..

The one thing that does stand out IMO is the info about your addresses... this is likely a result of the report they ran on you that may have listed an address for you which was not provided in the paperwork... I dont know how long it would take for you to request and obtain the same report to know what they saw, but it would be a great resource when assembling the requested info for them.. the timeline is pretty much a blue slip standard anymore...

were you married before?

[CoolHand2x2y2z 0]

were you married before?

Nope. It was the first for both of us.

My wife she overheard about other people who interviewed and got questioned about the address thing. She told me it's something new that they have about not being in one place for over ten years.

The good news is my Congressman's office will help. It's something...

[ScottThuy 140]

not to bash your hopes with the congressman.. but at this point all they can do is ask whats up... cant make anything happen...

a lexisnexis report could give you insight into why they want additional documentation about living and working info that was already provided...

You will need to create a detailed timeline of where you have lived and with whom for the past years as well as the employment info. different from a timeline of relationship.. IMO this is not to be used for an interview at a later date, moreover to compare to something that caused them to take a deeper look... others have had this happen due to a bill at a previous residence still being in thier name or an asset being in the name of the former spouse and the petitioner...

What did they hold against you last year when they denied?