Jump to content

craig5977

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    232

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Posts posted by craig5977

    Cr1 visa holder but entering USA after two years of marriage

    in Moving to the US and Your New Life In America

    Posted

    When we entered the USA we informed the Officer we were past the 2 year marriage and he just marked IR-1 in her passport, we had a copy of the marriage license to show him, he just said many people wait if they have the chance,she got her 10 year card a few weeks later.

    However our son they marked IR-2 in his passport but were only give a 2 year card for him.

    It doesn't hurt to remind the officer.

    Good luck

    Vietnam Tourist Visa

    in Vietnam

    Posted

    On 3/22/2022 at 4:27 PM, Chancy said:

     

    Do you mean a tourist visa for visiting Vietnam?  This forum is for questions about tourist visas for visiting the US.

     

    It is my understanding that the San Francisco embassy is issuing them, good luck

    Bringing money when you immigrate

    in Vietnam

    Posted

    10 hours ago, Loren Y said:

    Depends on amount and fees. I usually just bring cash with me into the US. As long as you don't mind traveling with it. Anything over 10,000 in US value must be declared is all. I literally just entered thru LAX yesterday with more than 10,000 US dollars. Filled out a simple 1 page form, and had no issues. Under 10,000 you don't have to say anything. You can print the form online, and bring it with you, or just declare it on the entry form, and they will give you the form. Any worries maybe bring the withdraw slip from the bank showing where the money came from, but they usually don't get to concerned until the amount goes over around 50,000 US dollars. You may get a better rate on the conversion with an online transfer service such as WISE. I have used them for years with no issues, and she can send it and get it converted to US funds and send it into your account here in the US, and their fees are pretty reasonable. Check out the different options, I bank with Citibank also and with my account status I get free international transfers, so that may be an option also.

    This is great advice for anyone bringing money to USA, except from Vietnam, They have a strict 5000 USD limit to take in or out.

    The best way is to take the 5000 cash per person. Wise is easy to send money to Vietnam but they do not accept VND yet unless they have just started.

    You can send money from Vietnam to a US bank but usually it has to be in USD, most US Banks wont accept VND

    Vietnam banks have more rules for sending money out of the country than any others I have ever seen.

    Good luck with everything

    New COVID Requirement (merged)

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    7 hours ago, Jer50 said:

    We just received the notice from NVC that they will notify the HoChi Minh Embassy to schedule my wifes interview. The new Oct. 1 requirement mandates 2 COVID shots be proven at the Medical Physical. I thought I had read that there is a religous or medical exemption but now cannot locate it. Can anyone advise?

    Thanks in advance.

    Here is the link at USCIS and contains the waiver you are talking about.

    Good luck with it

    https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/covid-19-vaccination-required-for-immigration-medical-examinations

     

    Combo interview! Seattle

    in Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

    Posted

    A few years ago when we had our combo interview, we were asked separately about items in the household, like the color of the microwave, my wife was asked how much the monthly mortgage payment was, she did not know, we never talked about it. Also they wanted as much items as we could with both our names on it. Like joint checking account, cars, property, bills. Surprising it is hard to get monthly bills in both names.

    Good luck!

    Travel ban lifted for visitor visa from Vietnam?

    in Vietnam

    Posted

    On 4/19/2021 at 9:57 AM, Cun0144 said:

    There is no travel ban, however you need to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.

     

    This is what i was told, is this true?

    My wife and son and I arrived back to USA on April 3rd, we had to self quarantine where we were staying in Arkansas. Some states are more strict than others. We had the negative  covid test 3 days before we flew to USA. Good luck

    Interview Done and Passed

    in Vietnam

    Posted

    12 minutes ago, Stein said:

    Congrats.  Surprised they told you to go sit down.  I stayed for the whole thing - also the only USC in the roon - and I answered most of the questions.  I think my wife answered 3-4.  Just goes to show that it's really a crapshoot on who you get for an interviewer.

     

    Glad it went well for you!

    Thanks much,

    I was surprised also they asked me to sit down, but our 5 year old son was with so I think they figured was easier if i kept him separate. We had the woman interviewer, she was very kind, polite and always smiling.This made my wife more relaxed also. Yes it really is a #######-shoot who you get.

    Safe travels! I know you are leaving soon with family, we are looking first week of April.

    Interview Done and Passed

    in Vietnam

    Posted

    7 hours ago, Tonydnc said:

    Congrats!! We are to be interviews on the 4th. I hope we get the same results! You are lucky to be there with her. How did you make it to VN with all the restrictions! Again congrats and wishing you guys many many years of happiness. 

    Thanks much. I have been living and working here since July of 2019. That's the only way I could be with her.

    Interview Done and Passed

    in Vietnam

    Posted

    We had our interview today. It went smoothly until the end at which time the IO mentioned that I did not have quite enough income to sponsor her and her son. My wife quickly responded as i informed her to do by asking if they looked at our assets? They looked and said, okay, congratulations, you passed and we will print and email your visas and passports.

    The questions asked where:

    1. How did you two meet?

    2. Did any of your husband's family or friends from USA attend the wedding? And why or why not?

    3. Do you have any relatives in USA? Where do they live? Do you talk to them?

    4. How many children does your husband have?

    5. How old is the oldest son? She tried to mess up my wife with the year but she gave the correct answer. What does he do for work?

    6. Asked about my ex and why we divorced?

    7. What does your husband do in his free time? And why?

    8. What will you do when you go to USA for work?  What will your husband do for work?

    9. What is your husband's job?  She answered about my job in Vietnam and what my former job was in USA

    10. What did you argue about? Why and when was the last time you argued?

    11. They asked why my income was so high in 2017 and what was my job to get that salary?

    12. How many visas had your husband applied for before?

    13. You don't have enough income to sponsor your wife and son, my wife asked if they looked at the assets? They looked and said,okay, congratulations, you passed and we will print and email your visas and passports.My wife saw the blue slip setting there on the chair and was so happy when they said she passed. We think this is the reason we didn't get a pink slip, so was fortunate with all the correct answers and quick thinking she turned the blue to pink. At the time I was the only American with his wife. When they called us to the window, they asked me and our son to take a seat while they interviewed her.

    The lady was so very kind and friendly and always smiled. Even the translator was very nice and kind. They both smiled when our 5 year old son held up his right arm and to swear in. He also wanted to get his fingerprints done, but he is to young. We told him to do whatever mom did. So he did.

    All in all it was a quick interview, maybe 10 minutes.

    We would like to thank everyone for their kind help along the way through this process.

    Craig and Linh

     

    NVC and Email addresses

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

    Posted

    Very sorry to hear of your situation. If you end of annulling the marriage I would call NVC and withdraw the petition as well as send a formal request to NVC to withdraw it and cancel it. If you have not filed the DS-260 and paid the fees, the file will terminate after a year. But is still best to withdraw it. Maybe with USCIS also. Again sorry to hear of your troubles.

    This virus has created many headaches for everyone and I am afraid it will for a long time.Good Luck with whatever you choose.

    Learner's Permit while AOS pending

    in Moving to the US and Your New Life In America

    Posted

    4 hours ago, Chancy said:

     

    No, being married to a US citizen does NOT make a foreign national eligible for SSN.  IRS will NOT assign the OP's wife an SSN simply on the basis of their marriage.  The wife will need an EAD or a GC to be eligible for SSN.  This is why people apply for ITIN prior to receiving their EAD or GC.

     

    I agree being married to a foreign national does not make her eligible for a SS card. But the OP says they are married, here in the USA and has applied for AOS, EAD. With the marriage license and the NOA 1 of AOS you can go to the SS office and apply for a SS number for her. I did before and the card will say that she is not eligible for work without an EAD card. Then after get EAD they can replace the card and it will say she is eligible for work. If Texas does as MInnesota does, the learners permit will say also, pending AOS status. Thats what my ex's license had on it. Good Luck

    Learner's Permit while AOS pending

    in Moving to the US and Your New Life In America

    Posted

    On 1/22/2021 at 3:32 AM, RaheelS said:

    Hello VJ!

     

    I have a question, but before I ask the question, here is a quick background: I have already applied for AOS for my wife and I have the NOA1 for all three applications (I-485,I-765,I-131). She doesn't have a social security number, but I will be applying for her ITIN very soon since we will be filing taxes jointly. My question was whether she will be able to get her Learner's Permit after enrolling in a driving school, so she can drive. I have seen several threads on VJ where individuals got there driver licenses while their AOS was pending ( I know it depends on the state and other factors). We live in Texas, I wanted to see if anybody else was able to get their learner's permit or driver license while their AOS is pending. My wife's I-94 is already expired but I do have the NOA1s. Has anybody had any trouble enrolling in a driving school or getting their learner's permit in Texas? In this situation, would she be able to get her driver license?

    Since you are legally married just apply for her Social Security number, they will grant her one, but it will say on the card that she is pending AOS status. And you can change that after you get your EAD card for work. Minnesota wants a SS number for everything, even for learners permit. Good Luck

×
×
  • Create New...