chuckandkim

Yes, either/or but VJ members prefered IOM better!

The answer is now obvious, but did your fiance make it clear or you clearly explained it somehow in your case file? If you didn't, then we need to work on that.

Q1: Easily explain.

Q3: confusing, just show the bills/phone records, in an order that easy for them to sort it out. Yes, they can dig up information on you, they are the FREAKING US Government and the VN government has little to nothing interest in protecting your fiance's privacy since VN doesn't really have that privacy/personal concept, it's a commie/police state after all... So they can give up your vital information just as easy as it collect it. Your answers look OK!

Q2: I'm gonna try to think like a C.O. on this one (please don't hate just want to give you some crazy thinking they could have had during the process of reviewing your case) Key here is: Think like a CO when it comes to preparing for an interview...

"I think you and her sister could be something more than just socially acquaintances, know each other 9 years and never mentions to you she has a hot sister that potentially could be introduced to you as a wife?

Who asks if you two were lovers therefore you shouldn't be expected to remember the date/time you two first met?

I have much doubt about your relationship and the beni's sister, I'm not feeling all good about this...

Beni didn't answer the questions in a way that convinced me She knows you well!

Beni could have said "8 or 9 years ago, then became friends in the past 3 years, then my sister introduce him to me", give me something in chronological order would be helpful!

So I just gonna deny it and let them sort it out, rather risk granting a Visa then later find out something else!

Oh well, I need to move on to the next case or else my case-load will be overloaded. DENIED!"

One thing you did right: contacted M.E. So just hang in there brother.... It's just a "flat-tire" on this part of the "journey", you'll get new tire, change it, and keep on going to your destination (the Visa). Don't lose your focus!

Cheers,

Chuck and Kim

Yes, DPNH, he did a lousy job of presenting his "love story" to the C.O., his evidence is full of contradiction and holes to fill, so he got denied. Anyone would know that if they spend enough time on this board reading posts after posts. No need to yell at the guy... Ever thought, how fortunate we all were to find VJ before or after we file our case... we would have made ALL those mistakes he did? I know I have made a bunch of rookie mistakes during this journey but with help from the brothers/sisters on this board, things got straighten out without too much pain and suffer

Andy777, I don't know your case, but the decision to refile is yours to make. I wrote a piece to your post last night but never posted. Regarding your situation, wait for the file to come back to USCIS. In the mean time, one way you can do is to contact your Congressman/woman, Senators, and ask for HELP or assistance. Most congressman/woman, you'll be surprised, would be eager to have their staff to assist their constituins with their immigration matters... Don't give up yet, I think your case can be reinstated if you get some help and guidance.

Echo what Thai Rath said... your 1040 and W-2 for 2008 would do. Paystubs: can you produce at least 3 months worth (around 6 paystubs total if you're paid bi-weekly) or print your bankstatement for 3 months, highlighted the part where your company directly deposited the wages into your account.... Remember: You can't give them what you don't have, physically! So, give them the next best thing you can produce. They aren't all that robotic insensitive government workers

Wishing you a successful interview... keep us posted.

That's it!!!!!!!!!!!! Pham Ngoc Thach... I couldn't be sure what the name of the street was...

List looks great!

Landlord should get your passport and her CMND (National ID card) to the Local Police (Cong An Phuong) to register your two under his "Family Book" (So Ho Khau). That's what We had to do when Kim and I came back to VN in 2006 to visit her folks.

Could someone give Needhelp the name/address of the other Med-Exam center near HCMC? Somewhere down the street from "Le Duan" Ave. I don't remember exactly what they call it but it's staffed by international physician or US nurses... Don't ever take your wife to Cho Ray Hospital, it's a disgrace and an embarrassing eye sore to the VN nation.

I'm sorry you have to go through this mess and got a negative feeling toward VN but this too shall pass brother... Not worry, worse case scenario they will ask her to redo the VAC record. Remember, VAC and Med exam is only a piece of the puzzle here, they could make your life a living hell if they choose to, so hang in there... more to come, just prepare for the worst and hope for the best!

love,

chuck and kim

Big Brother, I believe you always knew that "big picture" concept, just needed a little reminder at the time you were so kicked by HCMC

Dai_VN: say "i make love" is beautiful i think someone once said to the C.O. at the interview "you want me to consummate my marriage right here on your desk to prove my case? Then you can give me the damn Visa now?" Of course, he got kicked out of the booth with a Blue slip.

b_week: NO PORN???? Could it be by accident some of the hot and sizzle photos got mixed up in the pile of evidence? But yes, paint the picture you would like or want to convince the C.O. to have in their mind and form an informed opinion toward your case, your file and your fiance/S.O., ultimately it's the Visa that you want and it's the warm and fuzzy feeling that the C.O. wants to get from speaking/interviewing your fiance before they issue that PINK slip!

You're guys are cracking me up today....

Love,

Chuck and Kim

Congratulations ZE.... "Anh Map" got it right... just take it E-Z That's why they call this a "journey"...

Oh Joe,

Now I feel bad!!!! For the vietnamese students who pay to learn how to speak/read/write proper English from someone who call himself Joe-Six-Pack. Try to handle a civilize conversation seems to be impossible, they must utilize profanity to relay their thoughts (F words, Sh!thead) and insert insulting words to defend their point. Weak!

Since when this board becomes a place for trashing? Since when we give ourselves the authority over others because we have more dots and those red-hearts? Those dots and hearts are meaningless in my opinions, useless posts just make you a post-#######.

Jack and Xuan

Note how Joe edit his original post since yesterday... Think twice, post once! Nothing wrong with you or me or anyone asking question that related to our situation. What you wondered was legit, the bike license is for YOU, not your illiterite Vietnamese BIL who lives all his live in VN. Get real!!! A Vietnamese who live in VN ask a foreigner how to conduct business in his own country???? Weird!

But this guy Joe missed the point, and i can't blame him, since he got many dots and hearts next to his name as if those are badge of honor of some sort... nice!!!! I got less hearts and dots... like most of people... therefore I can't express my disagreement with Joe... Woopdeedoo!!!! However, crowded the board with irrelevances that's a difference story!

The tittle of this thread totally misled the reader. Should have said:

1. How to buy a CDL for illiterit VN man in Vietnam! Not For Me!

2. The Blind leads a blind! - Not for me!

3. CDL Wanted in VN - Not for me!

Await for more profinity and insult from an English Teacher!!!!!

Chuck and Kim

Actually, nobody minds to help out a fellow VJ who in need of assistance with Visa/Immigration/Passport related issues. Not a foreign concept, still hold truth!

Turn this website to your personal career consultant is weird, especially in this situation. An Viet boy from VN asking for help from an amercan boy on an English speaking forum about an issue which applied only to Vietnam national.

Still weird Joe, you ask what you want, and you get whatever answer people feel like expressing!

O.K. Chuck, whatever.

I rest my case. Please click on the link below.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=189166

Install Windows XP, problem solved!

Visajourney.....................not PC supported forum.

btw, anyone out there knows how to work on Windows 7, I am trying installed 30 days free trail, after 2 months it won't work anymore. weird????

I guess Chuck was right.

You want FRIES with that?

Hi KevinBui,

Try this: http://hochiminh.usconsulate.gov/birth_abroad2.html

U.S. PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH REQUIREMENTS

• Dimensions: Photo size is 5.1 centimeters by 5.1 centimeters (2x2 inches)
• Image size from bottom of chin to top of head should be between 2.5 & 3.5 centimeters (1 inch & 1 3/8 inches)
• No Polaroids or snapshots
• Photos may be color or black and white
• Photos must be identical
• Photos must have white background
• Photos must be full face, front view
• Photographs should be taken in normal street attire, without a hat or headgear that obscures the hair or hairline. Uniforms should not be worn in photographs with the exception of religious attire which is worn daily. If prescription glasses, a hearing device, wig or similar articles are normally and consistently worn, they should be worn when the picture is taken. Dark glasses or nonprescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons. A medical certificate may be required to support the wearing of such glasses in photographs.

Actually, nobody minds to help out a fellow VJ who in need of assistance with Visa/Immigration/Passport related issues. Not a foreign concept, still hold truth!

Turn this website to your personal career consultant is weird, especially in this situation. An Viet boy from VN asking for help from an amercan boy on an English speaking forum about an issue which applied only to Vietnam national.

Still weird Joe, you ask what you want, and you get whatever answer people feel like expressing!

Don't know how to read, so he can't write either? Native VN asks an american how to obtain a CDL from VN! Weird!

I'm trying to contact the Passport Service Center. Applied a passport for our baby (10 months old) since Feb 27, the day they received the application, not the mailing date.

They say normally it takes up to 3 weeks to complete. It's been 5 weeks. I've been calling the 1.877.487.2778 number and put on hold for 30 mins at time until I couldn't wait any more. Their http://travel.state.gov website has been down for maintainance for the past week.

My wife, daughter and I will travel to Saigon in May and need to get the little girl's passport ready for Vietnam Visa (need 2 weeks).

Anyone knows a way to contact them (Passport Service Center) to obtain information on this issue, please help!

I tried the 1.877.487.2778 and the website http://travel.state.gov without success.

Thanks,

Chuck

Hello all,

Kim and I are blessed with a little girl this past year. Now, it's time to go back to Saigon so the grandparents can pinch and kiss those chubby cheeks of her, webcam/photos can't satisfy the folks back in Saigon. Basically, tickets are booked, issued (printed). Waiting for the little one's passport to arrive from the State Dept, the obtain Visa for her. Getting the passport for our daughter was quite interestíng! Need to go to Sears Photos Studio for this "Passport Photo" which approved by State Dept. Try to do that by yourself at home, it's quite impossible since our daughter will not sit still Got that DONE. Went back to the Post Office, fill out forms and pay the fees. Swearing in! Done! Should have the Passport in 2 weeks ???? Nope, it's now the 4th weeks and counting. I checked my bank account yesterday, the State Dept cashed our check for the passport fee last tuesday... yeah!!!!

So here is the question for all you who are blessed with child, how easy/difficult it was to travel to VN with a little one? Share your experience, departure, in-flight, meals, baby crying, foods, sleeping, connection flights, arrival to and from. What can and cannot be brought on board. To be specific, we flight Korean Air. Stroller/Car seat's situation???

Please share and we thank you in advance!

They usually let you check in strollers when boarding, so you don't have to carry the little one through the airport.

Kevin and Tuyen,

Thanks for your reply.... My stroller comes with a travel system (stroller+carseat) Will that count as one piece?

Hello all,

Kim and I are blessed with a little girl this past year. Now, it's time to go back to Saigon so the grandparents can pinch and kiss those chubby cheeks of her, webcam/photos can't satisfy the folks back in Saigon. Basically, tickets are booked, issued (printed). Waiting for the little one's passport to arrive from the State Dept, the obtain Visa for her. Getting the passport for our daughter was quite interestíng! Need to go to Sears Photos Studio for this "Passport Photo" which approved by State Dept. Try to do that by yourself at home, it's quite impossible since our daughter will not sit still Got that DONE. Went back to the Post Office, fill out forms and pay the fees. Swearing in! Done! Should have the Passport in 2 weeks ???? Nope, it's now the 4th weeks and counting. I checked my bank account yesterday, the State Dept cashed our check for the passport fee last tuesday... yeah!!!!

So here is the question for all you who are blessed with child, how easy/difficult it was to travel to VN with a little one? Share your experience, departure, in-flight, meals, baby crying, foods, sleeping, connection flights, arrival to and from. What can and cannot be brought on board. To be specific, we flight Korean Air. Stroller/Car seat's situation???

Please share and we thank you in advance!

Rule of thumb: always give the most up to date info.

so, put down the NEW name.

30 Day Single Entry: $30

90 Day Single Entry: $115

If you are an American who has married a Vietnamese National you are eligible for the Visa Exemption. It is good for 5 years, BUT only good for 3 month stays. It's $20 for the first issuance and $10 for the second.

V. Document processing fee

Issued herewith Decision (Circular) by The Ministry of Finance No. … Dated….

-First issuance of visa exemption certificate: 20 USD

-Second issuance of visa exemption certificate: 10 USD

http://mienthithucvk.mofa.gov.vn/Support/D...36/Default.aspx

This is information from a man at the SF Consulate that I spoke with. I was having a hard time understanding him, but I think the information is accurate.

Consulate General of Vietnam

1700 California Street, Suite 430

San Francisco, CA94109

Phone: (415)922-1707 ext 100,101, 102, 108

Hot line: 415-317-7932, 415-317-7051

Email: visa@vietnamconsulate-sf.org

Visa reception windows open from 8.30 AM to 12.00 PM. Phone calls are picked up and mails are received from 9.00 AM to 12.30 PM and from 2.30 PM to 5.00 PM (Pacific Time), Monday through Friday. Please note that the Consulate General is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and certain U.S. and Vietnamese holidays.

http://www.vietnamconsulate-sf.org/service...vietnamvisa.htm

Thank you for the update, good info Joe!

This post is about Passport not Tourist Visa.

Read my post!

$50.00

Here to all who may want to know:

http://www.vietnamembassy.us/docs/2.3%20Consular-Fee.pdf