stringpuller

7 minutes ago, TD6886 said:

My bad. I mean the US Consulate of HCM didn't tell you that they send back to USCIS, you only get they letter from Washington DC that is the question I'm tried to ask at first.

Yes they told the Congressman in a letter

11 minutes ago, TD6886 said:

They did send you a letter from HCM to tell you that they are sent the case back to USCIS before congressional inquired ?

Yes. The letter actually was addressed from Washington DC. I have not heard anything since. 

58 minutes ago, LeroyJenkins said:

Where did you find this group?

Youtube. Argo Visa

1 hour ago, LeroyJenkins said:

Sorry to hear about all of this.

 

How did it all end up playing out?

They sent it back to USCIS. Still waiting

1 hour ago, Dana.L said:

I have also taken this approach - you get a lot of generic responses HOWEVER, it shows the consulate that you are still invested, adnd still want to see a result. So many cases show up for interview and then they are never heard from again. Once an officer DOES look at your case again and can see that you have -professionally and polietly- emailed once or twice a month shows 1) that you care about this visa and you are still dedicated 2) that you are invested in their action/approval 3) and that there is an ACTUAL HUMAN on the other side of the case number. Emailing might not be a way to get your case looked at sooner, but it is definitly a way to show investment and care. 

 

Cant hurt, so why not? 

I agree. Especially an embassy like HMC in Vietnam. If they doubt you even before your interview which is common your in for a battle. 

23 minutes ago, BasmaHicham said:

mine was coming from USCIS before the I-130 was approved. You have to stay positive it will all work out at the end.

Oh I see. Ours is at NVC embassy stage so I am thinking it will be a much longer wait

20 minutes ago, BasmaHicham said:

My NOID took 4 weeks to arrive. it was explained in details why they intend to deny and they gave us 30 days to respond, we did and it got approved same day. I know it is very stressful but it's doable, good luck!

Also I want ask was that NOID from the embassy itself or the USCIS service center?

I don't understand how they can think everyone is a criminal and a liar to these ppl it seems. I try to think positive but its your whole future coming down to 1 or 2 officers. Thats too much power IMO. 

17 minutes ago, BasmaHicham said:

My NOID took 4 weeks to arrive. it was explained in details why they intend to deny and they gave us 30 days to respond, we did and it got approved same day. I know it is very stressful but it's doable, good luck!

4 weeks! That is really fast. I was told about 8 months. Thank you for the encouragement. The bad news is I cant make a trip to see her until January at the earliest. 

Sent another email to embassy to ask them to please review the case again if possible. The congressional response said in general that the officer recommended it be sent back. The status still says refused in AP as did their previous emails. Administrative Processing 221g. 

I think it is still there and I hope so. 

When the status changes or I get word that it was sent back I will file a FOIA to get the consular notes and prepare to appeal it. Thats all we got to do. 

I already have a lawyer picked out and will consult with him the next 2 weeks. 

Atleast this thread helps me talk about it lol. 

Trying to stay positive. 

Thanks for the replies members. 

36 minutes ago, SalishSea said:

Maybe move to Viet Nam?   That may be your best bet for creating a believable marriage.   VN is a very high fraud country for US immigration, so it will take much more effort from you.

At this time that is not possible. Economically speaking it would be hard to make the same amount that I make here but it maybe something consider in the near future. This system is so broken its hard to believe.  

17 minutes ago, Boiler said:

I am not sure that works but I also think it is reasonable to assume it is on its way back.

Thanks for reply. 

The inquiry response said is in the process of being return but could take several weeks to finalize. 

My mind is scrambling right now. The wiki guide says to contact the embassy immediately before they send it back. Can you do this and speak to the senior officer? 

I also did the congressional inquiry that is how I found out they were going to send it back. At this stage what to do?   

1 hour ago, stringpuller said:

Just got word from a congressional inquirey. 

Been in AP since June 5th.

Bummed out they are returning the case file to USCIS. 

As I have read this is hard to overcome. Will they send why specifically it was denied? And can it be appealed? 

Has anyone had success with this and if there are any threads on this can someone share the links to them. 

 

Thanks

 

Incase anyone is wondering the first 221g blue slip received stated they did not think our relationship was real. I will be interested to see if they state the reasons why 

Just now, stringpuller said:

In the link I posted it says to file a FOIA. But anyone know when to exactly file this FOIA? To find out why? During the wait for the NOID? 

Sry this link. 

https://www.visajourney.com/wiki/returning_petitions_to_uscis_via_221g/

12 minutes ago, stringpuller said:

Ok thanks. I thought so I wasn't sure. I found the Visa Journey wiki on Noids. Is this still valid? 

 

 

In the link I posted it says to file a FOIA. But anyone know when to exactly file this FOIA? To find out why? During the wait for the NOID? 

5 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

up to 6 months?  

Ok thanks. I thought so I wasn't sure. I found the Visa Journey wiki on Noids. Is this still valid? 

How long will the Noid take to arrive? Rough time frame

Just got word from a congressional inquirey. 

Been in AP since June 5th.

Bummed out they are returning the case file to USCIS. 

As I have read this is hard to overcome. Will they send why specifically it was denied? And can it be appealed? 

Has anyone had success with this and if there are any threads on this can someone share the links to them. 

Thanks

13 hours ago, AlexSH said:

I've seen couples placed into AP and eventually got approved after months. So there's definitely hope for you guys. Just that it might take some time, which you can't do anything but wait. Good luck!

Thank you

On 6/26/2023 at 9:52 AM, Crazy Cat said:

Your case is in administrative processing.  That usually means extended background checks.  The consulate will contact you after the AP has been completed.  No actions, on your part, are required at this time.

This is quite common.. 

Cat is this really that common? Or is it country specific. I have read the opposite that it is not that common. 

38 minutes ago, Stein said:

Oh, sorry, I confused you with another guy I talked with several years back when I was living in Vietnam waiting for my wife's visa.  He also lived there and was having issues getting his visa for her.

After going through this process that news is not surprising. Do you know if he eventually got out of AP? 

Sometimes I read its normal sometimes I read its not. 

Do they really send the file to other agencies for security checks? 

5 minutes ago, Liam2021 said:

No, we're not in AP. It's a straight forward approve after a few questions. I'm notice that the blue/pink slip already stick on the top of the files while sitting behind my spouse. Before immigrate to USA, me and my spouse are best friend in high school, then become a couple when go to college in VN. I'm moved to USA with my family. After become US citizens, I'm back to VN to getting married, then CR1 visa, then done with USCIS on January of this year.

For this situation, I'm pretty sure it will resolve really quick.

Thanks for the positive words. I hope so too. 

4 minutes ago, Liam2021 said:

Family tree is pretty common for K1, but i don't see many for CR1/IR1.Actually, The outcome of the interview has been determine before the interview when COs go through the case. It can be COs has found something and want a family tree?. I don't think we need to worry too much since they not ask for any specific documents. 

Are you in administrative processing too Liam? 

I think you are correct because my wife's original 1rst interview was less then 3 minutes long and was handed a 221g and they looked at nothing. 

I don't know how immigration got like this but it needs more checks and balances. IMO

Seems the majority are suffering with this just because of a few bad apples.  

18 minutes ago, Stein said:

I can't believe you are having issues with this.  You have been physically living with her in Vietnam for how long now?  Most people don't live with their petitioner in their home country.  A couple of visits, marriage, then go home and file paperwork.  Yet they question someone that has lived with their spouse througout the whole process?

No Stein sorry to confuse. I do not live there in Vietnam. 

I understand their suspicions but it is not warranted but they don't know that. They are just doing there jobs as officers. 

The family tree thing was a head scratcher. 

I will wait until the 90 day mark then contact again. I would think if we were a strait intend to reject then they would have done so. 

Our relationship is not rainbows and butterflies just like anyone else but its real lol

I wanted to post topic to see if anyone actually gets out of AP in Vietnam for spouse visas

23 minutes ago, Liam2021 said:

If they ask for family tree, then you just need to wait. Btw, how do you know each other?

Thank you for rey.

She is my wife. We have no other ties through friends or family. The only tie is my dad was over there during the war. That is it.