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24 minutes ago, JasonGG said:

My fiance and daughter never had any vaccinations, so they started getting them about 8 months ago at a local Pasteur clinic.  They received about 10 during during that time at a cost of about 12 million VND total for both of them.  Cho Ray required the meningitis vaccine, which was not available to them locally and it was much more expensive at Quarantine Services.  They are also required to return the day before the interview to receive a flu shot. 

 

It may be different for your parents visa, but I read that the vaccinations were not a requirement for the K-1 visa.  They just needed to be completed as part of the AOS process.  My fiance and her daughter were not given an option, though.  They were required to get the meningitis vaccine and she was told to bring proof of their flu vaccinations to the interview.  Maybe it is different for other countries, but if Vietnam does require the full list of vaccines before issuing the visa, it might be less painful to start them now.  I wouldn't think you can physically get all those vaccines at one time.

 

Jason

 

 

Woaaa that’s crazy high for the vaccine, almost $600. Thank you so much for all the information. 

1 hour ago, H&T said:

The pick up option at Embassy is long gone. Right now, if visa approved they will send PP+visa packages to your home.

Thank you. 

Hi guys, do we have an option to pick up passport and visa for IR5?

Thank for sharing, my parents just get the interview date on Jun12. They will need to get their medical exam soon. Do you recommend getting the vaccine first or medical exam first?

7 minutes ago, Lane O said:

Yep, since I printed the label online, they say I need to pay 1.20 more but it's all good now,  my package was delivered this Monday. 

 

Omg it is crazy. Wish you luck. And im sure you will get case completed soon, and catch the Jun interview schedule.

39 minutes ago, Lane O said:

Wow....congrats! Almost over! 

Did you find out why your package get refused?

16 minutes ago, H&H. said:

can u let us know if ur status changes from at nvc. curious to see what happens there when u progress....

Sure. I will update everytime I get something change. I really don’t know what status is next

22 minutes ago, Diana f said:

Ok congrats!!! . You were lucky, I hope I get an interview soon too.

Thank and good luck.

12 minutes ago, Diana f said:

Did you ask for interview schedule? by the phone?

I just asked the lady if they start scheduling for jun yet, and she said my case just gets scheduled today

Hi guys, update

i got an interview appointment on jun12. Almost over. Best of luck everyone 

Got my interview date over the phone  jun 12

cc apr 17

hcm consulate

1 minute ago, Curiousmind said:

It depends on how busy the embassy is. Check the spreadsheet

I checked, but there is no case in HCM recently :(. I don’t think HCM is that busy based on the information from last year. Hopefully I can get in for May interview.

Hi guys, I have a question, can you guys help?

I know NVC schedule interview appointment at the end of the month.

I just want to know at the end of Apr, will the schedule the appointment for May or for Jun?

9 minutes ago, sunil1 said:

For non-pivot cases how long its typically taking from - getting invoice number to case complete ? 

My personal timeline:

4 weeks from receiving case # over the phone

3 weeks from receiving welcome letter

2 minutes ago, H&H. said:

yeah they received your case 3 weeks after mine and our cc is basically same. BUT my embassy has paper rights away where they have to ship your papers to the embassy and that takes longer or can get lost etc. 

Yeah that’s why I said pivot cases will be better later when the system is completed.  Right now reg case beneficiary still have to bring all papers with them as recommended whether the paper is delivered safely to embassy or get lost on the way there

3 minutes ago, ayazk said:

 They just received my case on April 12. Wish me luck and pray I don't go psycho while waiting for case number

I heard you. I went crazy even with 5 weeks wait.

17 minutes ago, ayazk said:

So I know pivot cases get quicker case complete, but for the entire process from Received at NVC to Interview, are pivot cases faster?

 

I just want to know if this waiting 10 weeks for a case number is going to kill me mentally or not. (It probably will regardless)

At this moment. I would say sorry to those who are pivot case. NVC received my case on Feb 15th (regular case), and I already get CC. While some pivot case still waiting for case number since Feb 1st. 

However, when their system is completed, pivot case will have a big advantage over others.

12 hours ago, MrsKhan said:

Wow that was fast. Congratulations!!!! Hope we get it soon too. Good luck!

Thank you. Yes, they are really fast on this step. I did not expect to get cc that early. I thought i would have to wait for another couple weeks. And good luck to you guys.

3 hours ago, sunil1 said:

How do you know when your case is complete? Do you get notified from NVC?

I checked the status online said “at NVC” then I called and confirmed with NVC.

Just now, H&T said:

We have 2 weeks for medical, but it took only 10 day to get medical done. I'm recommend IOM than Cho Ray.

Thank for the helpful information.

46 minutes ago, H&T said:

We have about 2 week for medical and I fly back to VN to attend the interview with my spouse. Thank God it all worth the money and we got approved.

How long does it take to get medical results? Do you mind if I ask?

38 minutes ago, cyclone27 said:

It took 5mo for us. 😡

That’s crazy long. Are there any problem with your case or just because they Are busy?

8 minutes ago, JasonGG said:

We were able to schedule our interview on Monday.  One spot opened on May 4.  There were no other dates or times available.

 

Jason

Congrats, and wish you the best. Thank for your response.

8 minutes ago, H&T said:

It really quick for IR/CR visa, around 3-4 weeks. Mine was only 2 week after CC.

Woa that was fast. Do you have enough time for your medical exam?

Anyone has HCM consulate interview here?

Hi there,

 I’m waiting for my interview date.

i just wanna ask from you guys experience how busy is the Ho Chi Minh Consulate? And usually how long does it take to schedule the interview there?

thank you

On 4/13/2018 at 1:43 PM, JasonGG said:

Oh, I will definitely keep looking.  Problem is that I have logged in too many times in the last 24 hours to check and I am now locked out until tomorrow!  Is there any time of day I should look, or do slots just pop up at random times?

 

Jason

Hi there,

 I’m waiting for my interview date as well (for my parents), but NVC will schedule the interview for us, and they said they don’t know the exact time frame for the available interview.

so I just wanna ask if you are able to schedule your interview yet? And how far can you look for the availability on the interview schedule?

thank you.

21 hours ago, kimlynn said:

Hi, what else did you mailed to the NVC beside the IRS? I think, I already gave them a copy of my birth cert. and my mom when I filed the Form I-130... 

Go to this website nvc.state.gov

they list all the documents and steps you need to do. Good luck