mytrang_chinhgoc

whatever you write is fine. it isn't an issue to worry about. just as long as she remembers her answer should they ask again.

bribe the police. if they hesitate, offer double the original bribe. it's only 20 or 40 dollars to straighten the mess out. for the right price you can have it back in a day or two. this is very common over there. infact it's expected.

i have noticed that many topics in this forum suddenly disappear. as if deleted. most of the topics had very good information contained in them about the Consulate or interview. yet, insignificant topics such as helmet laws or new hotel terminals - remain undisturbed. what gives?

i think you need to seriously study the information provided at this web-link http://www.ilw.com/articles/2006,0323-ellis.shtm

your fiancee's name only on question 3 on the Affidavit of Support. federal proverty guidelines can be viewed at http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1327.html

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..they will only accept one co-sponser.

I see many posts that say it is a plus for the sponsor to be there for the interview, especially for Vietnam, the marriage fraud capital of the world (whatever), but how are you supposed to do that? I would more or less have to quit my job (willing to do that, done it before to go to Vietnam), but I don't see anywhere how much notice you get before the interview.

How does that work practically? Should I just get a 6 month visa when it's getting a little closer, and hope I can get a decent air fare? I make a decent living, but I'm sure not made of money, and I do have a son I need to worry about. Thanks for listening.

here's what you can do. at her first interview she'll more than likely get one of those 221g letters with instructions. comply with the letter as soon as possible and have your fiancee submit whatever is needed. after that, when you can arrange to travel to the Consulate, bring with you a photocopy of that 221g letter. the Consulate only allows american citizens into the building between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. with the soul purpose of speaking with the American Citizens Unit (and they can't help you in regards to your petition). the Immigration Unit operates between the hours of 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. ..they only allow entry to individuals with a 221g letter. but you won't have the original letter because your fiancee will have already gave that to them. so be sure to make a perfect photocopy of it beforehand.

now with that letter in hand, at 1 p.m. show it to the guard and demand entry. he will direct you to a long line. when you get inside go to the Immigration Unit. request to speak with the Chief Immigration Officer. (be very very prepared with an abundent amount of evidence and documents). His name is Greg Adamson or Addenson (just spit out his last name fast enuogh and nobody will know the difference). he will review your petition. he also seems like a reasonable man. good luck.

Help Help. Im depressed here. Except for 6-27 date when contractor reviewed for all forms sent, in I have

never had any touches. as of 11-19, 26 of the last 30 approvals have been after my date of 6-15-07 and 13 of 30 have been for month of July!! Do we have a new calander I don't know about. I tried calling, just a recording.

ANY SUGGESTIONS?

there's nothing you can do to expediate the interview date. you have no choice but to wait until they set an appointment date. but they are required by law to do this in a certain amount of time. so i wouldn't worry too much about that. if you want to ensure that she will receive the visa, i suggest that you are go with her to the interview.

i met my fiancee on-line in January of 2006. we have been engaged since June of 2006 (my first visit to Vietnam). i began the petition in August of 2006. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh received petition in September 2006. i visited her again in October of 2006. she had her interveiw in April of 2007.

at her interview she recieved a blue slip stating more evidence of relationship was needed. everything needed was submitted one month later. she then received a green slip stating that their office needed more time to process our case. i fruitlessly waited 6 months with no progress. i finally went to the Consulate and requested to speak with the Chief Immigration Officer. his name is Greg Adamson or Addenson. actually, he seems like a nice guy. anyway, he told me that they were very sceptical of my petition (appearently they felt it was a shame). i asked him what i could do to help solve the problem. with a little persistence, he granted the visa (pink slip). my fiancee picked it up a week later.

from my experience i can tell you that they really don't care how much life insurence and assets you own. it all comes down to your annual income. does your annual income exced 125% of proverty guidelines? if so, then all other information is probably unessary. but to answer your questions; they want to know how much insurance you have on yourself. the cash value of your insurance. and all other debts and assets. however, i'm quite certain that they only look at previous year tax-return and letter from current employer. all other information should be submitted by your discretion.

yes, i have loads of advice for you.. the Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh is very very particular about the method of the marriage proposal and also the traditional vietnamese engagement celebration. if during this trip in December you intend to ask her to marry you, then there are several things that i strongly advise. first, keep the sales receipt of the engagement ring. remember that exact time and location of the proposal (name of restaurant. ect). and have a huge engagement celebration including atleast 20 or 30 photos of the celebration. honestly speaking, it would be wise to hire a professional photographer for this occasion. services in Vietnam are very inexpensive, so it would only cost you a small price. Also, make sure to keep evidence for all airline tickets (including your credit card statements). obtain receipts for the hotels that you stay in.

while you are in Vietnam, it is a good time to gather important infomation that you will need when applying for the visa. such as copies of her birth certificate, a few standard size passport photos of her, when and where her parents were born. her prior work experience and current occupation (although i doubt it matters whether she is currently employed or not).

keep in touch, i would be happy to answer more of your question. ..and best of luck ~

the requierment to provide proof of marriage (in vietnam), i believe, is a long forgotten one and now only a myth. you and whom ever you choose can stay in any hotel that you desire without proof of marriage. only need provide your passports and/or her Vietnam I.D. card. you should also remember that, in any situation that may attract attention by the police, a small bribe will quickly defuse the problem (50,000 DVN or about 3 dollars).

first off, my fiancee went to the interview with every document and piece of evidence under the sun (and in a very very well organized itemized folder) yet the interviewer hardly even looked up from her desk at my fiancee, never asked for any evidence and only asked my fiancee 3 questions, then sent my fiancee back out to the waiting room for 5 hours.. finally calling her name and given her a blue slip stating that there wasn't enought proof of the relationship.

my fiancee scans the blue slip and emails it to me. it said visa denied becuase of lack of evidence and that i also need to submit proof of my ex-wife's current address. ..Ha! and what do you think my ex-wife said when i asked for some proof of her current address so i could marry my fiancee? (copy of drivers license, utility bill, ect..) ..needless to say, i then had to hire a lawyer to pull the public records on my ex-wife and then have (the lawyer) write a letter of explaination to the consulate officer.

so a month later my fiancee submits everything in person. and i mean everything.. the thing had to weigh 10 pounds. then waits 5 more hours in the lobby. alas, she gets a white slip stating that no further documents are required and that our case requires additional processing in their office. this was 5 months ago. i've emailed twice and i've called twice.. always the same answer, "your case is under review".

Please.. any and all comments and advice is welcomed. ..pink slips, green slips, blue slips... why did we get a white slip (221g)?

My fiance is expecting her first packet from Saigon consulate. I understand there are forms and checklist she has to sign then send back to the consulate. Can we delay sending in this form for about 6 to 8 weeks? The reason is I don't want using a cosigner. So, by delaying the interview until late January 2008 give me a chance to get this year W-2, file tax, get a certified copy at local tax office and send it to my fiance for her interview. TIA

LNguyen

you won't have to delay anything. the Consulate will not desire to see your tax-return untill the interview. the interview is 3 months after your fiancee returns the check-list.