The Rice King

Had interview last Thursday the 28th. Today I emailed the US Consulate in HCMC and they replied to me the same day saying that they issue my fiance her visa on July 3rd. They said to contact EMS in the next two week... The next two week? I am a bit confuse. It has been exactly one week already since our interview. I contacted EMS today and they informed us that they haven't receive any documents from the US Consulate to send us. Can someone with recent experience with the US Consulate in HCMC Vietnam provide information in regards to final visa issue processing time?

Consulate site says The visa will be delivered via courier service within two weeks. but remember that this is a holiday week so they may have just decided to take an extended weekend break.

Thank for your reply. Yes, they were close on Wednesday but they will continue normal operations today. I am also a bit confuse because according to the website visas take an average of two days to process.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/wait_4788.html?post=Ho+Chi+Minh+City&x=89&y=21

Our K-1 visa was approved last thursday at the US Consulate in Vietnam.

US Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam only issues visas by mail after approval. How long does it usually take to arrive?

I got the EMS paper with the tracking number, however by the looks of the EMS cheap looking website I don't think the tracking feature even works.

Right now with my Vietnamese fiance beside me we are reading and laughing at this post. We just woke up and still in our luxurious floor bed (sarcasm) in the middle of Mekong Delta jungle waiting to receive our visa in mail. Our K-1 was approved last week. W00t!!!

You obviously still care about her and she is probably using that to get what she wants and leave you again. Don't do this to your self. There are plenty of other choices. Why go back to someone that has a proven been emotionally unfaithful?

Congratulation

If people divorce for every single simple problems in a relationship, there would be no one married couple left. Every problem has a fix.

A marriage between two people is not a joke. Sometimes one needs to work harder than the other to keep the relationship going.

I guess you guys lie in front of whomever married you. You raised your right hand and swore that would never get divorced. Did you?

Now I know why the number of divorce keeps on going up and up and up and up. My parents has 65 years together. Ask them if it is is easy? not it is not a piece of cake. it is a lot of work. And yes some needs to work harder than other. But who cares as long that keep your words of sticking together for bad or good..for better or worse...so on.

People say things like "She doesn't need to change in order for him to change" They don't understand that when you SHARE your life with someone you need to CHANGE and ADJUST for the sake of both living in peace and happiness. Everyone is so quick to take her side and advice her to move on. #######! I take neither side but if she wants so save her marriage she should start by taking a closer look at her self first. Encouraging her to move on is a coward lame easy way out of a sticky situation. Yes, her situation sucks but millions of couples go through worse and they manage to save their relationship, learn from the experience and live happily after. Marriage is a roller coaster and the sooner is accepted the better is to deal with situations like these. People need to stop been so proud and humble themselves even when they are the victims. Yes, he probably fell out of love in the same way that others couple do when they get bore with their partner. Is all about evolving as a person to keep the other interested instead boring the partner with the same rabbit trick.

Why you offered him the choice of a divorce? Re-invent your self. Become his fantasy. He seems bore with you. Sorry honey but I have to be honest. Anyways hang in there. Stay soft and sweet.... If he is still having sex with you then he still likes you but your personality probably bores him. Try different things. Put a wig on or something... Sorry if my comments sound harsh but I am not going to say what everyone else thinks is correct and take sides. There is a side to every coin. Am I wrong or correct? I might be one of the two but not both. Only she knows it better than anyone. You asked for advice I gave it to you... you can take it or leave it and take your chances.

Good luck

THIS sounds psychologically out of bounds (to put it diplomatically).If she physically beat you every day, refused you marital relations, cheated on you, stole your money or ruined your credit, was cruel in comment and deed, got violently drunk day & night, and trashed your reputation to anyone within earshot, sure you'd never leave her.

ha, ha, ha so extreme.

Never mind, you are obviously taking this stuff literally and out of context. My choice of words seems to disctract from the point I was trying to make.

Everyone has a level of judgement towards others but they usually hide it and pretend to be fair and just in front of others. I personally think that he should return to his country if they divorce... I mean after all... Didn't he leave his country behind only for the soul purpose to live the rest of his life with his WIFE?

Per the OP's OP, it could well have been building up for a year, which is hardly "all (of) a sudden."It could be for extremely good reason. We're hearing only half the story (his). Your ability to jump at conclusions is truly puzzling.

Explain to me what was my conclusion because I didn't made any. You are right... we are hearing one side... which means exactly what I said... who want to do all that K-1 proce$$ing and months of waiting just to victimize her husband after getting married?

That's not a conclusion.

Disparaging the US divorce rate is irrelevant to how a person should threat his/her spouse.

I agree that being patience and appreciative of your partner are great in maintaining a healthy relationship.

However, being "humble" and being grateful to the US citizen for bringing the foreign spouse to the US is bull caca. Those are choices made by the couple. It wasn't the generosity of the US citizen. Both partners benefited from living together.

The problem that I have with your response is that you implied that the foreign spouse should just be grateful to the US citizen for bringing her/him to the US. There is no need to say "You love it here? I bet you do." That's overly simplistic and implies that all foreign brides/grooms are solely looking for green cards. If you feel this is what the foreign spouse is looking for, then yes the person should be grateful to the US citizen for bringing him/her to the US. For those who did it for love and feel that the US is the best choices between their two countries, then why should one be grateful to the other? Shouldn't they be grateful just to have the company and love of the other?

Last time I checked the meaning of the word "humble" was to not be arrogant or prideful. Maybe I should have used a better word like "compromise". Most people repeat what others say because is politically correct or socially acceptable to say. I don't.

Yes I wrote "You love it here? I bet you do." So what? Who doesn't? The US is not perfect but is the best country to live in the world by far. So by that you determined that I am implying that ALL brides/grooms solely come for the green card? If I think that way then what am I doing in VJ?

Waiting for a K-1 visa sucks but the experience can also make a relationship stronger. With that said... After only one year and a half plus all that K-1 proce$$ing and waiting and now his wife all the sudden hates his guts? All that effort just to victimize him FOR NO REASON?

Excuse me? He owes her NOTHING for "bringing him here". Just like she wouldn't owe him if the situation were reversed. Just because HE moved here (she helped but HE did the moving) doesn't mean he needs to put up with abuse or "humble himself".

I have been married 2+ years and have NEVER felt like I was taking abuse and it is NOT normal to feel that you are. That is a completely ridiculous comment. If you feel degraded or abused in the relationship there is something seriously wrong.

Did you read carefully? I clearly said that he shouldn't take abuse.... however sometimes it feels that way.... and yes is normal. What I meant by that is that sometimes people say stuff and do stuff when they are angry and mistreat their spouse. Does that mean that they should separate and divorce? I personally don't think so but they should get professional help asap. Everyone get's mistreated and abuse from time to time in life by their teachers, at work, our own family, friends or some low life in the street. Unfortunately that is part of life. Everyone puts up with ####### from others.... then why not put up with a wife's ####### for a little while and try slowly work things out by communicating and seeking help? Sure is easier to say good bye but that is lame and for cowards. True love is resilient.

As for him owing her... yes he does. I would become the slave of any woman that takes me as her husband to bring me to the US and I would NEVER leave her. I would worship her and make her happy until the day I die. I have travel enough to see how fortunate we Americans are.

She brought him over so that they could marry within 90 days of his arrival.

The rest of the post (mercifully redacted) contains some of the worst advice that I've ever read on VJ. Agreed with Vanessa.

Oh that's right... I almost forgot that US has the highest divorce rate in the world and it is socially acceptable to go the easy way out. So then what after the 90 days? You see... people want to say what is socially acceptable and not admit their true feelings. I mean... they didn't think about the hard times they would have and promise to hold on no matter what? Isn't that still what is all about?

Nobody knows your situation better than you and your wife. Think back when you two were in love and she did her best to bring you over as soon as possible to be beside her FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. Remember that if it wasn't for her choosing you as her husband you wouldn't be in the US. You love it here? I bet you do. Since you do then the least you can do is bite your lips, listen to her, swallow your pride and humble your self for the sake of saving your marriage. Sure you shouldn't have to take abuse from anyone but in marriage you will feel that way sometimes and that's normal. It takes a lifetime to learn everything about a spouse. Do you still love her? I would assume that you still do... If you already fell out of love in such a short time then you were never in love in the first place. If you love your spouse then let her know and do everything you can to save your marriage.

those 2 docs yes...all info read this thread including dos #s where you can call usa line and they should have the info for you when available:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/360744-still-waiting-for-package-3/

I called them this morning and was told that they already sent packet 3 on the 22 of March. I was so mad but glad that our case is moving. Thanks for this info. She mailed it but I also told her to bring the papers her self as well. I am going to send it using their new form system on the consulates web site and fax it as well.

This community is amazing. I called DOS and they told me they already sent the packet 3 on March 22. I was happy but at the same time very upset. Oh well. Thanks to everyone for their input on this. You are all great.

The Packet 3 IS NOT sent by mail like you and I have found out. Instead, they will email your fiancee on what to do and a link to the forms she will need to fill out and sign. Personally, since my fiancee is not very computer literate, I filled out the DS-230 for her and then faxed her the forms she needed. My fiancee then went to HCMC and handed her documents to a CO at the Consolute. A couple weeks later, I got an email stating they have received P3.

Good luck to you and your fiancee and hope it will go smooth from here.

I appreciate so much this information. The problem is that I never gave them my fiancé email because I didn't see anywhere in the application for K-1 a space requesting that.

What besides the DS-230 she needs to turn in?

I hear stuff about a DS-2001 as well.... Did she also had to submit a DS-2001 with her DS-230.

Can you please share with me the direct links to the US Consulate in Vietnam to download the forms my self?

Please provide me with this information at your earliest convenience.

The US calculate in Vietnam is driving me insane. I spoke to the operator in the US consulate in Vietnam and she couldn't provide me with information on the status of my case or refer me to another department that could.

They received my case more for more than two weeks now. My fiancé has not received her P3 yet. Today I told her to go a turn in her DS-230 at the US consulate instead of waiting for P3. We already have a HCM# case number so I think is OK to turn it in already although I have read in this forum that many advice not to until P3 arrives.

How did you go about the P3 (DS-230) Did you lady turn it in her self? Who did she gave it to? Did she have to go inside the US consulate or is there an office outside collecting paperwork? Did she mail it? Did she get a receipt?

Please advice

I am not rich but I love my fiance so much that I prefer to play it safe and pay to get all the legal advice and experience possible from someone who has helped hundreds if not thousands of others. So far my lawyer has been very helpful. Remember that even if you pay for a lawyer you must get your self involved in the case as much as your lawyer. Is great that some have the time and feel confident enough to go for it on their own but I would never advice against hiring a lawyer to others. Paying for guidance, legal advice and the assistance to help me bring the love of my life to my country is not a waste of money as apparently it is so to others.

You mean your petition was approved. The K1 is still in limbo until after the consulate interview.

First, you should download the forms and instruction packets from the consulate's website here:

http://hochiminh.usconsulate.gov/iv/forms/package.html

The one they call "Instruction package for K1" is the packet 3 notice they'll send. The one they call "Appointment package for K1" is the packet 4 notice they send with the interview appointment letter.

You'll have to pay the visa fee. It's $350, and has to be paid in US currency at Citibank in district 1, Ho Chi Minh City. They'll give you a receipt for this fee. You have to bring the receipt to the interview at the consulate.

You also have to pay for a medical exam. Your fiancee can go either to Cho Ray hospital or the IOM clinic. The medical fee is $110, though it may cost more if your fiancee needs vaccinations. Cho Ray accepts US or VN currency. IOM accepts only US currency. Make an appointment well in advance, if possible. It takes a couple of days to get the results, so make sure you get an appointment at least a few days before the interview. Butt dragging at Cho Ray is common, but can sometimes be overcome with "coffee money". I don't know if the same is true at IOM.

If she's approved for the K1 at the interview it will still take a week or two before they issue the visa. They keep her passport, and when the visa is read they affix it to a page in her passport. I don't know if there's a fee for delivering her passport containing the visa. My wife went to the consulate and picked up the passports when they were ready.

Don't forget the biggie - plane ticket to the US!

After she arrives and you get married then you can start working on the adjustment of status package so she can get a green card. That's going to set you back $1070. Add a little more if you need to go to a civil surgeon to have her vaccinations transcribed to an I-693. Read the guides about this step, and visit the AOS forum when you're at that stage.

Thank you for taking the time to post this information. I spoke with my lawyer today and he said that the Visa fee is about $150 and medical a little over $120. Either way the total is going to be around $300. uff.

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well, since it's left NVC,

it's time to call DoS, Department of State, hotline.

please read

Dodi - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/264972-shortcuts-when-checking-for-updates-from-the-nvc-and-dos/

Dodi's posted how to call, and with whom -

further down (find my post, read it, la) I've posted what you can get, when, and from whom.

Knowing timeticks on yer case is really important, it can help you to forecast other things.

so, call DoS Hotline on Wednesday, when they are open.

Good Luck !

This is excellent information. Thank you so much.

It really does. Thank so much!

I am glad I was able to. We are all in the same boat.

Glad you found it!

Yeah, I got a letter from NVC stating that they'd received my petition and were forwarding it to the consulate. Also had the HCM case number on it. That was 3 years ago, but I presume they still send those letters. I didn't wait for the letter, and just called NVC about a week or so after the status was updated on the USCIS site. I was a little surprised when the letter came and the date on the letter indicating when they sent the petition the consulate was different from the date the NVC operator told me over the phone.

Thanks for sharing your experience. I will definitely keep an eye out for the dates on that letter and the date I was given. Hopefully I was given the exact date that it was sent. I will get back to you about this and let you know if both dates matched in my case.

Thanks again

My K-1 was approved and received by the consulate yesterday. I am trying to find out if the Government is going to ask me to pay more money in addition to what I have already paid for the initial I-129F application fee. Are there any more fees to pay ahead before she gets her visa approval?

Please advice