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    jac_chappin got a reaction from Bryan and An in Two expiration dates on Visa??   
    When your get married, your wife can legally change her name. I live in San Francisco and the marriage license application has a section for desired new name. The marriage license application will be filled out matching name on passport but you can specify new name as described above. Go to SSN office and apply for SSN number using the marriage certificate (your wife has a new name now) and passport as passport is her only document showing her identity. Wait a few days until all systems are updated then go to DMV and apply for her ID card. Depending where you live, some DMV offices, won't issue the id unless you provide a 2 year green card. Fortunately we didn't have this issue. My wife only had 1 1/2 months left on her entry stamp but got an ID for a year. Take marriage certificate to VN consulate and have a annotation of your wife's new name on passport. Lot's of running around but well worth it. I hope this helps!
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    jac_chappin got a reaction from Nowrya in Vietnam - Engagement Ceremony - Do both sides of the family have to be there?   
    When we had the engagement party my parents didn't attend and didn't have any issues. I was asked to partake in interview and I just mentioned my parents are afraid to fly. 
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    jac_chappin got a reaction from Hurry&Wait in Letter of intent to marry questions   
    Tthomas - Here is the article -
    This article focuses on the return of approved family-based IV petitions by consulates and how to represent clients in DHS revocation proceedings.
    After a family-based immigrant visa petition has been approved by USCIS, some clients might think that the process is nearly complete. They often have a rude awakening when their loved ones interview for visas at a US Consulate. This article will suggest some ways to avoid having the petition returned by the consulate. It will also point out a misrepresentation trap for the unwary that exists in the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM).
    First, to illustrate my points, here is a hypothetical fact situation.
    Example: Petitioner sponsors a K-1 beneficiary. K-1 petition is approved by a USCIS Service Center in the US. The Service Center forwards the case to the National Visa Center. The case is assigned a case number and sent to the appropriate consulate by the NVC. The beneficiary interviews at a US Consulate and her case is not approved at the time of the interview. Rather, the interviewing officer first refuses the visa application under INA 221(g), and requests more information about the relationship.
    After the petitioner and beneficiary provide the information, the consular officer decides that the petition should be returned to USCIS for review with the recommendation that it be revoked because it’s the officer’s view that a reasonable person would believe the relationship exists solely or primarily to convey an immigration benefit. The case then is sent from the interviewing officer to a supervisor at the consulate who reviews the officer’s recommendation. This process can sometimes take months or years. The process is sometimes called “AR” or administrative review
    These are the facts we’re using for the article. Now here is the law.
    I. The Burden a Consular Officer Must Meet to Recommend Revocation of an Approved Family Petition
    There is a heavy burden a consular officer must meet before he or she can recommend an DHS-approved petition be revoked. In employment-based IV cases, a consular officer has the authority to invalidate labor certifications, if so instructed by the Department of State after obtaining an advisory opinion from the Bureau of Consular Affairs.
    In family cases though, the power of consulates is more limited. DHS has the sole statutory authority to approve or revoke a family-based immigrant visa petition. And a DHS approval is a prima facie presentation of eligibility under the Act.
    A good restatement of the standards governing petition returns by consulate is found in a February 2004 cable R 251642Z FEB 04, excerpted below, sent to all consulates.
    … “6. In adjudicating visa cases involving petitions, posts should bear in mind three important factors: A. the consular officer's role in the petition process is to determine if there is substantial evidence relevant to petition validity not previously considered by DHS, and not to merely readjudicate the petition; B. the memo supporting the petition return must clearly show the factual and concrete reasons for recommending revocation (observations made by the consular officer cannot be conclusive, speculative, equivocal or irrelevant) and; C. consular officers must provide to the applicant in writing as full an explanation as possible of the legal and factual basis for the visa denial and petition return. Post must maintain a copy of the returned petition, other evidence relevant to the case, and a copy of the written notification of the denial.
    No readjudication of petitions
    7. In general, an approved petition will be considered by consular officers as prima facie evidence that the requirements for classification - which are examined in the petition process - have been met. Where Congress has placed responsibility and authority with DHS to determine whether the requirements for status which are examined in the petition process have been met, consular officers do not have the authority to question the approval of petitions without specific evidence, generally unavailable to DHS at the time of petition approval, that the beneficiary may not be entitled to status (see 9 FAM 41.53, Note 2, 41.54 Note 3.2-2, 41.55 Note 8, 41.56 Note 10, 41.57 Note 6, and 42.43 Note 2) due to fraud, changes in circumstances or clear error on the part of DHS in approving the petition. Conoffs should not assume that a petition should be revoked simply because they would have reached a different decision if adjudicating the petition. …”
    What does that language mean? It means an approved petition is prima facie evidence of eligibility for an immigrant visa, unless a consular officer finds substantial evidence of ineligibility. More importantly, this evidence must have been unknown and unavailable to DHS at the time it approved the petition. That is the nearly the whole game for your client right there, in a few words.
    PRACTICE TIP #1 - What the words generally unavailable to DHS at the time of petition approval should mean to skilled immigration practitioners, is that they should inform DHS in advance, at the time of filing the petition, of any potential red flags a consular officer might spot in the case. If DHS approves the petition anyway, a consulate is not supposed to deny a petition for that same reason.
    What are some typical red flags that can cause a Consular Officer to suspect the merits of a relationship?
    On the petitioner’s side, here is a brief and, by no means, complete list of reasons I have seen used to justify the return of family-based IV petitions and K petitions to DHS.
    1. A very brief courtship followed by a plunge into matrimony;
    2. A marriage ceremony arranged only a short time after petitioner arrives in the beneficiary’s country and they meet for the first time;
    3. No common language;
    4. Petitioner resides with family members of the beneficiary in the US;
    5. Petitioner is employed by or has a business relationship with a relative of beneficiary;
    6. Petitioner submits phone records that show he uses a residential phone number that is listed in the name of another person.
    7. US divorce followed very quickly by an engagement to foreign beneficiary is often a red flag for consular officers.
    8. There is little or no documentary evidence of the relationship prior to the actual engagement.
    9. Long gaps of time between the petitioner & beneficiary being together in person.
    10. Failure to disclose previous marriages;
    11. Failure to disclose previous petitions filed on behalf of other beneficiaries.
    I’ve only addressed the petitioner’s side of the relationship. There are other red flags that can afflict the beneficiary. But the point to remember is that consulates are not supposed to deny family-IV applications for reasons that were generally available to DHS at the time of approval, so tell DHS in advance of any potential red flags when you file the petition. That doesn’t guarantee consular officers won’t find other reasons unknown to DHS, but at least you will have served your client well by disarming the obvious landmines in his or her path. And you will make the consular officers work by forcing them to examine each and every fact asserted in the petition to see if DHS had knowledge of the information used to justify the recommendation for revocation.
    II: K-1 Conundrum (Double or Nothing-Revocations)
    K-1 and K-3 visas are odd fish. They are non-immigrant visas. Yet they e processed at consulates as IV’s . Not only that, K-1’s and K-3’s have definite life-spans. A K-1 for instance expires after four months. It normally takes more than four months from the time of DHS approval for a beneficiary to be interviewed at the consulate. Thus, by the time the beneficiary in our fact situation shows up at the window, the petition approval is no longer valid.
    41.81 N6.2 Validity of a K-1 Petition (TL:VISA-581; 09-03-2003)
    An approved K-1 visa petition is valid for a period of four months from the date of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) action and may be revalidated by the consular officer any number of times for additional periods of four months from the date of revalidation, provided the officer concludes that the petitioner and the beneficiary remain legally free to marry and continue to intend to marry each other within 90 days after the beneficiary's admission into the United States. However, the longer the period of time since the filing of the petition, the more the consular officer must be concerned about the intentions of the couple, particularly the intentions of the petitioner in the United States. If the officer is not convinced that the U.S. citizen petitioner continues to intend to marry the beneficiary, the petition should be returned to the approving office of DHS with an explanatory memorandum. [see 9 FAM 41.81 PN7 for revalidation procedure.)
    So in our fact situation above, let us assume the approval of her sponsor’s petition has lapsed at the time of the interview. And it will not be revalidated unless and until the consular officer is persuaded on the merits of her visa application.
    Reading the above passage, the FAM seems to place a built-in presumption against the intentions of the couple if the processing time for the K-1 petition has been delayed, even for reasons beyond their control. That presumption grows more persuasive, the longer the petition is delayed. 9 FAM 41.81 N6.2 also mandates that if the consular officer does not believe the couple intentions, at the interview, he or she must return the already expired petition approval with an explanation to DHS.
    What is the point of returning an expired petition to a DHS Service Center? It’s hard to say. Perhaps it’s simply an information exchange between the two agencies or perhaps it’s professional courtesy. But this is a part of the process that poses great danger for petitioners. This is the place in the process where a 212(a)(6)©(i)[1] Misrepresentation trap has been set by the FAM
    Our beneficiary at this point is in danger of having a finding of misrepresentation entered into her record, even if neither she nor the petitioner have actually misrepresented anything.
    40.63 N10 Miscellaneous
    40.63 N10.1 Misrepresentation in Family Relationship Petitions (TL:VISA-313; 08-27-2001)
    Pursuant to 8 CFR 205, invalidation of a labor certification for fraud in accordance with the instructions of INS or the Department of State automatically revokes an employment-based immigrant visa petition. On the other hand, INS retains exclusive authority to disapprove or revoke family-relationship immigrant visa petitions. Thus, a misrepresentation with respect to entitlement to status under a family-relationship petition, e.g., document fraud, sham marriage or divorce, etc., cannot be deemed material as long as the petition is valid. Upon discovery of a misrepresentation, the consular officer must return the petition to the INS office having jurisdiction over the petitioner's place of residence [see 22 CFR 42.43.] If the petition is revoked, the materiality of the misrepresentation is established.
    Note the last words of 9 FAM 40.63.N10: “If the petition is revoked, the materiality of the misrepresentation is established.
    This will slip by a lot of people. But a beneficiary who fails to satisfy the consular officer’s interpretation of the “Reasonable Person” as set out in 9 FAM 42.43 N2.2(3) according to this part of the FAM may have made a misrepresentation with respect to entitlement of status .
    This is a very aggressive position DOS has taken on Misrepresentation. Why? Go back to the February 2004 cable I cited earlier in the article. It is not supposed to be easy for consular officers to return approved family immigrant visa petitions. There is a very heavy burden placed on consular officers who wish to recommend revocation to DHS. It is apparently the Department of State’s position that no officer will return an approved petition without the required specific evidence of ineligibility of which DHS was not aware.
    So when the consulate returns our petitioner’s approved K-1 petition to USCIS, it will put a 212(a)(6)©(1) marker, called a “P6C1” marker, or a “quasi-refusal” in the beneficiary’s record. If DHS decides at a later date to revoke that petition, a hard 212(a)6©(i) finding can kick in.
    Lawyers – Be Careful Here!
    Now in many cases where a K-1 has been delayed, refused or denied at a US Consulate, lawyers have advised clients to simply get married and file and I-130. That is not good advice, unless the attorney also advises the petitioner to pay close attention to the K-1 that has been sent back to the Service Center from the consulate.
    If a Service Center begins a revocation proceeding for that K-1 petition, a petitioner’s failure to respond will mean that DHS will revoke the approval of the petition. When that happens, the 212(a)(6)©(i) that is pending in our beneficiary file, will become hard finding of Misrepresentation, under 9 FAM 40.63 N10.1 (above).
    A Rude Surprise at the Second Consular Interview
    Our love birds have followed their lawyer’s advice and forgotten about the K-1 petition. A NOID (Notice of Intent to Deny) letter comes in the mail and petitioner calls his lawyer. The lawyer says,
    “Don’t worry about it. She’s your wife now. The K-1 petition is irrelevant.”
    The lovebirds have taken the plunge and married. The petitioner has made another costly visit to the foreign country; bought another round trip airplane ticket, and maybe he has even sprung for a costly wedding ceremony.
    An I-130 Petition for his new bride has been filed. And it is approved by the DHS Service Center. What will happen when his new wife appears at the US Consulate for her next interview?
    Because the petitioner did not respond to the K-1 revocation notice, the beneficiary has a 212(a)(6)©(i) finding on her record. Even if the petition for her is approved, she is permanently barred from entering the US, unless she can obtain a waiver to that ground of inadmissibility.
    What specific misrepresentation has this couple made? According to the section of the FAM cited above, it could be a generalized misrepresentation with respect to her entitlement to the K-1 status. She failed to satisfy the “Reasonable Person” Standard, and that has been boot-strapped more or less into a finding of Misrepresentation by the consulate.
    If that seems counter-intuitive, if it seems strange to enter a finding of Misrepresentation under INA 212(a)(6)©(i), when no actual misrepresentations have been made, look at it from the perspective of DOS. There is a heavy burden placed upon consular officers before they can return a petition. They are not allowed to return a petition and recommend revocation for 221(g) reasons. Insufficiency of documentary evidence is not a reason for recommending that a DHS-approved family petition be revoked. Therefore, at least the way consulates views it, somebody must have made a misrepresentation somewhere with respect to the beneficiary’s entitlement to K-1 status.
    What exactly was the misrepresentation? Nobody seems to know. DOS doesn’t give you a specific answer. The lawyer doesn’t know. And most importantly, the petitioner and beneficiary are clueless. They’re in sort of a Kafkaesque position. They’re accused of misrepresenting something. But nobody tells them exactly what they have misrepresented. This problem could have easily been avoided if the petitioner had simply responded to the NOID letter and argued the merits even though the couple had married.
    PRACTICE TIP #2 - Respond to everything! Even if it doesn’t make sense, even if it’s no longer relevant, respond to it!
    Now here is where it gets tricky. DHS probably does not even know about the 212(a)(6)©(i) finding that has been entered into the beneficiary’s record by DOS.
    The approval for the K-1 petition has long since expired by the time the consulate has sent it back.
    In my experience, different USCIS Service Centers handle K-1 revocations in different ways. I have seen Vermont and Nebraska notify the petitioner at once and give him or her 60 days to submit rebuttal evidence. I have seen California and Texas give a petitioner only 30 days to respond.
    But I have also seen USCIS Service Centers not even use the revocation process for returned K-1 petitions. I have seen I-797 notices mailed to petitioners informing them that the petition was returned from the Consulate and that the approval for the petition has expired. California and Texas Service Centers seem to have at least a quasi-policy of not sending out NOID letters unless the petitioner requests one.
    What about that Misrepresentation finding that is hanging in our beneficiary’s record? We know that it kicks in upon revocation. So is the petition approval revoked when a Service Center simply notifies a petitioner that the approval has lapsed, without giving her or him a chance to respond? No. Consular Immigrant Visa Chiefs are supposed to make sure that a revocation has in fact taken place before the 212(a)(6)©(i) marker becomes a finding.
    What if Petitioner simply withdraws the petition after the consulate sends it back?
    The regulations are rather unformed on this question. The aggressive stance DOS has taken toward Misrepresentation would lead me to err on the side of caution. If the petitioner has a chance to respond to an NOIR letter, this aggressive position might lead to a 212(a)(6)© finding entered on the beneficiary record.
    Well, what if the K-1 petition is withdrawn after the interview, but before the supervisory consular officer signs off on it?
    The FAM uses this language “Upon discovery of a misrepresentation, the consular officer must return the petition to the INS office having jurisdiction over the petitioner's place of residence [see 22 CFR 42.43.] If the petition is revoked, the materiality of the misrepresentation is established.”
    So I would err on the side of caution there as well.
    What if the NOID letter is sent to the petitioner, but the Service Center is unable to locate him? There seems to be some discretion granted to IV Chiefs at consulates. Some consulates will consider this a revocation and allow the Misrepresentation finding to kick in. Others won’t.
    Now what?
    So in our fact situation, the beneficiary goes to her second interview. The consular officer is satisfied with the merits of the case. But there is a finding of Misrepresentation in her record. He hands her a 221(g) refusal sheet and an I-601 waiver application.
    Our lovebirds have to apply to DHS for a 212(i) waiver to the grounds of inadmissibility.
    Here too, there is some discretion at the consulate. Not all Immigrant Visa Chiefs seem to do it this way. Some will take the time, investigate the case and take the view that the grounds of inadmissibility for the K-1 have been overcome with the spousal petition. Most will simply allow the waiver process to take its course.
    Recommendations
    A. Lawyers
    1. As I noted earlier, lawyers must inform DHS in advance, of any potential red flags which may arise at the consulate interview. That means we must conduct more thorough interviews of our I-130 and K-1 clients.
    2. Whenever an NOID or NOIR letter comes in the mail, respond to it!
    B. Department of State
    1. Consulates should recognize that simply because an officer discovers “ substantial evidence relevant to petition validity not previously considered by DHS”, it does not necessarily follow that the beneficiary or petitioner have willfully misrepresented any material facts. P6C markers should not be automatically entered into a case simply because a petition has been returned with the recommendation that its approval be revoked.
    2. Failing #1, Petitioners and Beneficiaries need to be advised that the officer believes they have made a willful material misrepresentation of the beneficiary’s eligibility for the visa. They should also be advised of the consequences of 212(a)(6)©(i) on the return sheet given to the beneficiary.
    C. DHS/USCIS Service Centers:
    1. Service Centers need to be aware of the P6C entries that consulates are making and provide every K-1 petitioner an opportunity to rebut the consulate’s findings on the merit
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    jac_chappin got a reaction from Harpa Timsah in GC reads N. Vietnam   
    Just wan to share that my wife's GC has country of origin as North Vietnam on GC but this didn't cause any problems coming back to US.
    They didn't even read GC just scanned it. I was initially worried about GC being incorrect but it's not a big deal. As we all know, Vietnam is one country and the North & South don't really exist any more.
    I hope my post helps others with the same concern.
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    jac_chappin got a reaction from ScottThuy in packet 4   
    OP - You can have her pick up a copy at the consulate. You'll need it for the physical and entry to Consulate for interview. Packet 4 is primarily an appointment letter.
    Best wishes!
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    jac_chappin got a reaction from bruno. in Temporary EAD when fiance arrives   
    Op - If you want to speed up process, get married as soon as your fiancee arrives then file for AOS/AP/EAD at the same time. AP/EAD are free if filed with AOS application.
    AP/EAD are good for one year while your AOS application is being processed. The process takes about 60 days.
    VJ has an AOS checklist that you can reference.
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    jac_chappin got a reaction from ECWilloughbys in Whewww - AOS For my wife approved!   
    Hello everyone! I hope all is well this evening.
    So my wife and I had the AOS appointment in San Francisco.
    We got there at 2:50 for a 3:15 appointment.
    An Asian lady came out and called my wife's name and I knew based on her attitude it might be trouble.
    She didn't even look at us but told us to follow her.
    We reached her office and sat down.
    She started reviewing the paperwork that I send initially. Head down thus not making eye contact.
    I made a comment that she looked like she had a tough day and she said that she did.
    She started asking my wife about the information on the I-485. She asked her for mom and dad's names and where she was born.
    She went through each of the questions on pages 3,4,5. She looked at my employment letter and asked me if I worked for xyz company and I replied yes.
    She started looking at the I-864 very closely and the 2 months worth of pay stubs I provided.
    Essentially she was looking for the completeness of paperwork. Then she took I-94 and stapled it to file.
    Then she asked when and how we met, and when we got engaged. I replied and spaced on on month but then gave her the correct information.
    After this, she asked us what evidence we had of financial co-mingling. I provided the following:
    1. 2011 Tax transcripts since we filed together (yes they are available now, just received it this morning but had 1040s and W2 ready incase the transcripts didn't come in time). She said very good implying very important.
    2. Health and life insurance from my company indicating my wife as dependent and beneficiary incase I die.
    3. Checking account documents under both of our names
    4 PG &E utility bill under both of our names
    5. Renters insurance under both of our names
    6. Apartment lease under both of our names
    She stapled all documents to file.
    Then she asked for any pictures and I pulled out album with 80 pictures but then she said, where are the wedding pictures.
    We had a civil ceremony but hired a photographer to take pictures since my wife wore a white wedding dress and had her hair/make up done. She looked through album and asked if she could take some.
    I replied and said "take what ever you need." This is important: I purposely had pictures with my fiance and my family and she took 7 pictures of the type.
    Then she looked at her computer and made an entry then printed a letter checked with: further review of application. Needless to say, my wife and I were bummed. I asked her if she had everything she needed and she said yes.
    I then asked her when a decision would be made and she said today. She added that she needed to review application a little more. Then she explained that the green card would be good for 2 years then we needed to apply to lift conditions.
    This was odd but I saw it as a positive because if the application was denied, why would she mention this.
    Then my wife and I left bummed.
    When I got home I checked the status for the I485 and then was ecstatic to read that card was in production. My wife and I were really happy and hugged each other.
    Summary -
    The lady was neither mean or rude but not friendly
    Another member posted something to the extent that some IOs don't have the seniority or authority to approve on the spot.
    I believe this was the case for us. She probably had to consult with a superior.
    Please read the VJ AOS checklist. You just don't want to give USCIS and excuse to prolong the approval of application.
    I hope my post helps other members.
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    jac_chappin got a reaction from Wow11 in AOS Interview on 2/8/12   
    So far, my wife's journey has been very smooth. I have all of you to thank for this.
    We have the AOS interview on Wednesday 2/8 and hope everything goes well.
    if everything goes well, we won't have to worry about immigration stuff for 2 years.
    Wish us luck!
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    jac_chappin got a reaction from beejay in sad times   
    OP - That's very harsh that your husband says marrying you has ruined his life. You deserve better than this. I would suggest some counseling but it you and your husband are not happy and things can't be reconciled, maybe is time to part ways. If he's not happy in the US then he should go back home.
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    jac_chappin got a reaction from msheesha in sad times   
    OP - That's very harsh that your husband says marrying you has ruined his life. You deserve better than this. I would suggest some counseling but it you and your husband are not happy and things can't be reconciled, maybe is time to part ways. If he's not happy in the US then he should go back home.
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    jac_chappin got a reaction from Andy & Sue in fiance cheated me :(   
    OP - Sorry for what happened! The positive is that you found out before you got married. You'll be ok! Just move on with your life.
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    jac_chappin got a reaction from renecherubs in Problems Applying for SSN (K1 visa holder)   
    Op - different folks will tell you differently at any government office. I would advice you go back and try to speak to another person. If that doen't work, ask to speak to supervisor. The k-1 holder is eligible for SSN.
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    jac_chappin got a reaction from fazmo in IN MAJOR DILEMMA, plz help...help...help and help.   
    OP -
    As many have said, the CR1 is your only hope but the certificate is needed.
    You might not like the points below but they are reality:
    1. No visa is guaranteed whether k-1 or CR1. Don't fall into this trap. As I understand, India is a touch place to get visa so you have to be prepared.
    2. The visa process is not fast so you have to mentally get ready to wait at least 10 months.
    3. The whole process is emotionally draining and very frustrating
    Best wishes!
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    jac_chappin got a reaction from NY_BX in IN MAJOR DILEMMA, plz help...help...help and help.   
    OP -
    As many have said, the CR1 is your only hope but the certificate is needed.
    You might not like the points below but they are reality:
    1. No visa is guaranteed whether k-1 or CR1. Don't fall into this trap. As I understand, India is a touch place to get visa so you have to be prepared.
    2. The visa process is not fast so you have to mentally get ready to wait at least 10 months.
    3. The whole process is emotionally draining and very frustrating
    Best wishes!
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    jac_chappin got a reaction from NY_BX in Fiancee 1 Month update!   
    I hope all of the VJ family is doing well!
    My fiancée has been in the US for exactly 1 month and happy to report that things are going very well.
    I was worried about Hanh being homesick but it has not been an issue.
    She's adapting quite nicely. Just need to make sure the frig is stocked with lots of veggies, chicken, and beef for the stir fries.
    She's really happy and what makes things easier is that she talks to her family via Skype web cam every other day.
    Also, she' keeps up on the news in VN.
    Heck - We haven't fought yet! :-)
    I'm really happy and hope everything continues the same way.
    Have a great weekend!
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    jac_chappin got a reaction from Dante & Geor in My beautiful fiancee is finally home.   
    VJ Family -
    My fiancee finally arrived on Friday 9/2 and my family and I were waiting for her with flowers and balloons at airport. I didn't travel with her.
    During her POE, not a single questions was asked she explained. She was just asked for the brown/yellow envelopes since we front loaded application (there were 2). It took about 5 minutes. Harassment level was zero.
    It's an awesome feeling to have my beautiful fiancee next to me. We live in San Francisco and she's been adjusting to the weather.
    I bought her a North Face coat before she came and it came in handy. She definitely needed it. She seems really happy and already spoke to her parents via Skype a few times. Her parents miss her but happy.
    As I mentioned before, being with my fiancee couldn't have been possible without your guidance.
    For those still waiting, I'm sure when the time comes, it will be awesome for you as well.
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    jac_chappin got a reaction from Nicoco in My beautiful fiancee is finally home.   
    VJ Family -
    My fiancee finally arrived on Friday 9/2 and my family and I were waiting for her with flowers and balloons at airport. I didn't travel with her.
    During her POE, not a single questions was asked she explained. She was just asked for the brown/yellow envelopes since we front loaded application (there were 2). It took about 5 minutes. Harassment level was zero.
    It's an awesome feeling to have my beautiful fiancee next to me. We live in San Francisco and she's been adjusting to the weather.
    I bought her a North Face coat before she came and it came in handy. She definitely needed it. She seems really happy and already spoke to her parents via Skype a few times. Her parents miss her but happy.
    As I mentioned before, being with my fiancee couldn't have been possible without your guidance.
    For those still waiting, I'm sure when the time comes, it will be awesome for you as well.
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    jac_chappin got a reaction from Vicky and Larry in My beautiful fiancee is finally home.   
    VJ Family -
    My fiancee finally arrived on Friday 9/2 and my family and I were waiting for her with flowers and balloons at airport. I didn't travel with her.
    During her POE, not a single questions was asked she explained. She was just asked for the brown/yellow envelopes since we front loaded application (there were 2). It took about 5 minutes. Harassment level was zero.
    It's an awesome feeling to have my beautiful fiancee next to me. We live in San Francisco and she's been adjusting to the weather.
    I bought her a North Face coat before she came and it came in handy. She definitely needed it. She seems really happy and already spoke to her parents via Skype a few times. Her parents miss her but happy.
    As I mentioned before, being with my fiancee couldn't have been possible without your guidance.
    For those still waiting, I'm sure when the time comes, it will be awesome for you as well.
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    jac_chappin got a reaction from Ribs & Beans in Mistaken identity   
    OP - It's just ignorance but not in a bad way. Some people have pre-conceived notions thus automatically assume certain things. Rather than getting annoyed maybe take the time to educate.
    Best wishes!
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    jac_chappin got a reaction from Ryan H in Interview Questions from previous post   
    OP
    I see your point but I'm an advocate of being prepared.
    Having a long distance is not the same as seeing each other every day so couples can't know each other as well.
    I do appreciate your perspective.
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    jac_chappin got a reaction from Ryan H in INTERVIEW QUESTIONS!?!?   
    I agree with TboneTXT! The interview questions should be posted so everyone can benefit!
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    jac_chappin got a reaction from cristina1 in 130 in december   
    Magical -
    You are not being supportive here. Per everyone's post, you are not forced to read something you don't want to. You are not extending folks the courtesy that perhaps was extended to you.
    What you need to understand is that everyone's case is important to them.
    Please chill out!
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    jac_chappin got a reaction from jaz00mine in Devastated   
    I'm sorry to hear this!
    Soo much pent up emotion and he does this! As someone else wrote, the bright side is that you found out before you married him.
    Hang in there!
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    jac_chappin got a reaction from efef in Everyone should stop acting like big babies   
    Wandis -
    Rather than bashing people, can you please share how you cope. I think this would be more beneficial.
    Thanks much!
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