221g refusal

[stringpuller 74]

Hello all

Yesterday unfortunately my wife received the 221g in Hochi Minh city. Blue slip. Are these able to be overcome? 

An attorney told me they are common. 

She answered all questions except when my previous marriage years and dates. Like who keeps track of ex's like this? 

 

We have to also fill out the family document on the website and signed statement about my ex's. 

When they say signed do they mean ex spouses sign or I sign? 

Thanks in advance. 

 

Does visa journey have any forums for the 221g refusals? Guides or help? 

[stringpuller 74]

I wanted to add my wife said they looked at nothing except Birth records and my divorce records. 

Did not look at any pictures or correspondence at all. 

This process there is very strange

[Crazy Cat 39,630]

2 hours ago, stringpuller said:

Hello all

Yesterday unfortunately my wife received the 221g in Hochi Minh city. Blue slip. Are these able to be overcome? 

An attorney told me they are common. 

She answered all questions except when my previous marriage years and dates. Like who keeps track of ex's like this? 

 

We have to also fill out the family document on the website and signed statement about my ex's. 

When they say signed do they mean ex spouses sign or I sign? 

Thanks in advance. 

 

Does visa journey have any forums for the 221g refusals? Guides or help? 

Ex-Spouses don't sign.  

[stringpuller 74]

12 hours ago, stringpuller said:

Hello all

Yesterday unfortunately my wife received the 221g in Hochi Minh city. Blue slip. Are these able to be overcome? 

An attorney told me they are common. 

She answered all questions except when my previous marriage years and dates. Like who keeps track of ex's like this? 

 

We have to also fill out the family document on the website and signed statement about my ex's. 

When they say signed do they mean ex spouses sign or I sign? 

Thanks in advance. 

 

Does visa journey have any forums for the 221g refusals? Guides or help? 

More specifically we are asked to fill out the Family-Tree form 

[Stein 265]

On 10/24/2022 at 6:18 PM, stringpuller said:

More specifically we are asked to fill out the Family-Tree form 

I've heard some people are asked to do this.  We didn't need to.  I think they just want a little more info.  Shouldn't be a deal-breaker.  Just fill out exactly what they ask for and she should pass. You two have been married more than two years so I think they are a bit more diligent as she will get a permanent 10 year card instead of a temporary 2 year which gives them one more chance to review to be sure it is bonafide.  This is basically their "last chance".  Did they keep her passport?  If so it's a good sign that they just want a bit more info and they will issue it upon receipt.

[stringpuller 74]

22 minutes ago, Stein said:

I've heard some people are asked to do this.  We didn't need to.  I think they just want a little more info.  Shouldn't be a deal-breaker.  Just fill out exactly what they ask for and she should pass. You two have been married more than two years so I think they are a bit more diligent as she will get a permanent 10 year card instead of a temporary 2 year which gives them one more chance to review to be sure it is bonafide.  This is basically their "last chance".  Did they keep her passport?  If so it's a good sign that they just want a bit more info and they will issue it upon receipt.

Hello thanks for reply. No they did not but it is a light request to be honest. 

Just a family tree and statements from both of us about ex's and their Immigration history which is clean for both of us  

Covid really set us back a bit. 

[Legend of Summer 23]

On 10/27/2022 at 4:13 PM, stringpuller said:

Hello thanks for reply. No they did not but it is a light request to be honest. 

Just a family tree and statements from both of us about ex's and their Immigration history which is clean for both of us  

Covid really set us back a bit. 

any update?

[NeedHelp9 0]

@stringpuller I received a similar request. Now I am logging in every day to wish for an open interview slot. How long did you have to wait to get the next appointment schedule shown on the website?

[stringpuller 74]

15 hours ago, NeedHelp9 said:

@stringpuller I received a similar request. Now I am logging in every day to wish for an open interview slot. How long did you have to wait to get the next appointment schedule shown on the website?

Hello. The appointments do come up. You have to check a couple times a day. The next month seems to come up about 2-3 weeks into the previous month. 7 came up for February at one point. 

It doesn't seem as hard as some say. The hard part for me is balancing air fare and app time. The embassy only gives a 4 week window it seems.  

[NeedHelp9 0]

8 hours ago, stringpuller said:

Hello. The appointments do come up. You have to check a couple times a day. The next month seems to come up about 2-3 weeks into the previous month. 7 came up for February at one point. 

It doesn't seem as hard as some say. The hard part for me is balancing air fare and app time. The embassy only gives a 4 week window it seems.  

I appreciate the quick response. That gives me hope. My major problem is that the age difference is large and I can see that they will provide me lots of challenges. I heard some people had to be interviewed more than 4 times to really satisfied them to get the approval. Since they didn't comment on any missing required documentation and only requested the relationships and family tree documentation, I assume I have gathered all required documents.  

 

Have you received the immigration visa approval? How many times did you have to interview? I wonder what else they can come up with a challenge that is not described as part of the required filing documents. I wish I can be more prepared with what they need to reduce the number of interviews needed. When we stook in line for the first interview, there were 200 plus people in line. If half gets declined, they would be all waiting for a second interview. Trying to get an appointment online is a really hard task.

[Boiler 43,727]

The majority pf people are only interviewed once

[stringpuller 74]

15 hours ago, NeedHelp9 said:

I appreciate the quick response. That gives me hope. My major problem is that the age difference is large and I can see that they will provide me lots of challenges. I heard some people had to be interviewed more than 4 times to really satisfied them to get the approval. Since they didn't comment on any missing required documentation and only requested the relationships and family tree documentation, I assume I have gathered all required documents.  

 

Have you received the immigration visa approval? How many times did you have to interview? I wonder what else they can come up with a challenge that is not described as part of the required filing documents. I wish I can be more prepared with what they need to reduce the number of interviews needed. When we stook in line for the first interview, there were 200 plus people in line. If half gets declined, they would be all waiting for a second interview. Trying to get an appointment online is a really hard task.

What is your age difference? Ours is 12 but I have aged well. Haha

In our case I think they are just checking to see if there are ties to any relatives. They asked for family trees

My attorney said 221g is common in Vietnam. 2 out of 10.

I was not there for the first one. They saw her for 5 minutes looked only at my divorce papers and gave the 221g. 

Its just another hoop to jump through. 

In my opinion some of these officers need replaced. 

I will be at the second one. That 2 year covid thing really screwed up some cases. 

Good luck to you 

Edited February 18, 2023 by stringpuller

[NeedHelp9 0]

On 2/18/2023 at 7:24 AM, stringpuller said:

What is your age difference? Ours is 12 but I have aged well. Haha

In our case I think they are just checking to see if there are ties to any relatives. They asked for family trees

My attorney said 221g is common in Vietnam. 2 out of 10.

I was not there for the first one. They saw her for 5 minutes looked only at my divorce papers and gave the 221g. 

Its just another hoop to jump through. 

In my opinion some of these officers need replaced. 

I will be at the second one. That 2 year covid thing really screwed up some cases. 

Good luck to you 

My age difference is around 20 years so from what you are saying makes me not wonder anymore why I was pulled to show more evidence. 

I have been checking many times in February and no appointments show up. Ho Chi Minh is a big city. Seeing over 200 people waiting in line on one day makes me think many people might miss documents or require additional evidence. Waiting for this appointment to show in the system is like a lottery thing worst than before where we waiting for them to assign you an appointment.

It appears you are still waiting for your chance too. Good luck to you . I have any updates, I let you know.

[stringpuller 74]

8 minutes ago, NeedHelp9 said:

My age difference is around 20 years so from what you are saying makes me not wonder anymore why I was pulled to show more evidence. 

I have been checking many times in February and no appointments show up. Ho Chi Minh is a big city. Seeing over 200 people waiting in line on one day makes me think many people might miss documents or require additional evidence. Waiting for this appointment to show in the system is like a lottery thing worst than before where we waiting for them to assign you an appointment.

It appears you are still waiting for your chance too. Good luck to you . I have any updates, I let you know.

Keep watching they do come up. I seen seven come up after the Tet holiday. Good luck.