Yay! I got the first approval!

[thminh86 0]

First, I'd like to thanks VisaJourney for all the helpful information and the wonderful advise from everyone up here that helped me get through the first stage of the process. I got my Notice of Action today!!! My application has been sent to the NVC after exactly 3 months! (4/27 receipt, 7/27 NOA)

During our excitement, my wife and I went to look up what we are about to go through next. We got an idea, but still very cloudy and confused! I'd like to hear everyone's experience with this next stage for the paperwork at the NVC. We don't know if the DS-3032 will appoint an agent, and who this agent should be? (me the hubby or the consulate in Vietnam, etc?)

What about the civil documents required from my wife in Vietnam? This is really important because the Vietnamese paperwork can be hellishly long. The Police Report, what is that? My wife lived in the US from 18-24years old, then she moved back to Vietnam from 24-26yo (which is current). How many police report do we need? And where do we get them?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

Minh & Ngoc

[Kevin and 10]

First, I'd like to thanks VisaJourney for all the helpful information and the wonderful advise from everyone up here that helped me get through the first stage of the process. I got my Notice of Action today!!! My application has been sent to the NVC after exactly 3 months! (4/27 receipt, 7/27 NOA)

During our excitement, my wife and I went to look up what we are about to go through next. We got an idea, but still very cloudy and confused! I'd like to hear everyone's experience with this next stage for the paperwork at the NVC. We don't know if the DS-3032 will appoint an agent, and who this agent should be? (me the hubby or the consulate in Vietnam, etc?)

What about the civil documents required from my wife in Vietnam? This is really important because the Vietnamese paperwork can be hellishly long. The Police Report, what is that? My wife lived in the US from 18-24years old, then she moved back to Vietnam from 24-26yo (which is current). How many police report do we need? And where do we get them?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

Minh & Ngoc

Having all you paperwork ready before the NVC requests it will reduce your stress level. Try to stay one step ahead of forms you will need to complete, but take it one step at a time. You won't have to worry about the Police cert until your case is sent to the Consulate (Police certs are only good for a short period of time).

Start preparing all the paperwork you need for the NVC now. You can get your AOS ready (I-864). Tax info, bank statements ect.

Fill out the DS-230 (Part 1) for your wife and email it to her. Have her print it out, sign it , and snail mail it back to you. Get any copies of documents from her that you would need at the same time. This will save on mailing costs and time.

You should have your wife appoint you as the agent, unless you have an attorney. The agent is the person in charge of filing paperwork for your case. Does emailing the DS-3032 still work?

Good Luck!!

[thminh86 0]

Thanks for your advice! We need that haha. In fact, we are working on it at the moment im typing this up. I hear what you say about the Police Cert. How come the NVC says they require it right now? Im a bit confused.

We are worried about the income requirement. I met the income requirement for the last 2 years that I worked (22000+) but the 3rd most recent tax return I didnt file. Would I need a joint sponsor then?

Edited August 11, 2012 by thminh86