STL_HCMC

When it comes to Anh's family, so far it seems they are anything but into the money thing or expecting me to shower them with gifts, their daughter with "stuff" or any of other unfortunate things one hears from timeto time. But then again, I have not met them in person yet.

Knowing how much Anh is against my spending money on her and how she got her education by hard work resulting in scholarhips and grants, I imagine she was raised a certain way and that her family will be much like her. That is what I hope, anyway.

In my career I am not making lots of money. But I will do better every year and eventually will be able to provide my wife-to-be a hell of a lifestyle and maybe even a serious upgrade in lifestyle for her parents down the road. It's certainly a goal of mine.

But for now I am just the average Joe and all this travel is a big expense.

As STL_HCMC says, the ring is a symbol of love a commitment. One reason why I just won't settle for less than what I know I can give her down the road. But also one reason why I must give her a ring in May when I arrive. I want her to have something from my heart on that finger. It is very important to me.

Just be yourself! If your an average joe she's already indicated that she is more than willing to marry you for who you are.

We don't all have to be rich to have a strong and happy marriage. I've been told by my fiance time after time that she doesn't care if we ever have all the money in the world. All she wishes for is a strong and happy marriage, children and family!

I understand money is important for survival in our global society, but don't let that be the focus of your life!

I often think of a quote, of which I don't know the author, that goes like this: "If money is the focus of your life, then your life is out of focus."

STL_HCMC

I'm going with Dalegg on this one! We did a small family engagement ceremony to celebrate the moment. It was nothing extravagant and a good way to keep the customs of the culture. Vietnamese women dream of the day they will find their special someone and have the opportunity to share in the time with family and friends.

I wish the focus of engagements and marriage wasn't so hindered by the should/should not's of the visa process. These are life events happening and they should be carried out as they would whether a visa was being petitioned or not.

STL_HCMC

As a fellow Vietnam K-1 petitioner, we viewed the engagement ring as a symbol of our love and commitment to eachother. I actually passed down an engagement ring that was given to my mother by my father 32 years ago. Her family had no spoken or hidden admissions about size, price, etc.

Let your love and commitment for each other be the light and focus of your visit!

STL_HCMC

While a few others have posted touched related questions, I have a quick question regarding the topic as well.

NOA1 I-797C receipt shows a received date of 1/3/2006.

USCIS website shows 1/06/2006 as last updated date.

Does this mean we were touched or does this mean that the case was updated on 1/06/2006 when they probably sent the NOA1?

STL_HCMC

As a fellow petitioner with a Vietnamese fiancee I have not experienced any of these types of reactions with my fiancee. However, I live/work in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam and therefore I'm afforded the luxury of seeing my fiancee on a daily basis and we've thus developed a strong bond from the beginning.

I will say that she has told me several times that "the culture" is very different regarding affection in public. For example, kissing in public is a very shy experience for the Vietnamese.

STL_HCMC

I'm eager to see how this one really plays out! Enjoy the read!

Link to article here: USA Tries To Be Less Daunting To Foreign Visitors

STL_HCMC

Well I'm pleased to say that I already got my first NOA yesterday. It came sooner than I expected. Now what can I expect happens next? Is there any good way to know how long before they look at it? I know there is a way to check the speed your service center. Mine's in Nebraska.

Congratulations from a fellow Vietnam K-1 petitioner!

We received our NOA from Nebraska on January 3rd and are still waiting. Our NOA receipt indicated 60 to 90 days for processing through Nebraska.

Have you checked out the Vietnam VisaJourney Forum? You should pop in and get yourself added to the list.

STL_HCMC

This is the link for the old thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums2/index.php?showtopic=53032

Now, we restart here again continuing what was going on on the older one...

Good luck Nebraskians!!!

Carol

THE PRISONERS

Laurahlover...............7/1/05

dandc3......................9/9/05

Sailor.......................9/23/05

wildone_106..........10/18/05

gsmaclean..............11/21/05

saruno1958............11/18/05

LizandGary.............11/21/05

Lottie......................12/02/05

esperando..............12/03/05

SteveT....................12/16/05

centurion................12/17/05

manbir....................12/29/05

The New 2006 Prisoners

rusty_ash................01/05/06

STL_HCMC...............01/09/06

victoria2006.............01/??/06

scottseattle..............01/??/06

denali_1963.............01/??/06

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The former 2006 NSC Prisoners wish you luck!!!

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Do I dare bookmark this post and make the wait more agonizing? HaHa! Thanks for a Nebraska NAO place on the board.

STL_HCMC