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Late September/October NOA1 flier here. Waiting on NOA2.

I wonder if the holidays will significantly delay our process?

Good luck to all.

is it normal not to get your case touched? I've checked online for two months now, with no touches since the NOA1.

I'm starting to worry.

Thanks again guys.

Lindal - I like that idea the best. No hassles and it'll make things much simpler and easier.

Also, I think the other person might be a male, so that should help things further.

Thanks. From what I understand, changing the CMND would only take about a week, but in order to keep it (i.e. get the other person to change theirs) is more of a hassle and time-consuming.

I'm just worried about future hiccups and trouble when an official sees one number on the marriage license and a different one on her passport/giay CMND.

My wife found out that she has the same so chung minh nhan dan (CMND) as another person. Apparently this isn't too uncommon. She wants to keep her number, but as slow as things work over there, it's just easier to get a new number.

The problem is, the old number is on our marriage license and her recent passport.

My question is: what possible complications could there be from getting a new number?

I'm sure there will be a trail of paperwork documenting her change from the old number to the new. If she does change it, she'll need to get a new passport. I'm pretty sure we can't get another marriage license issued.

Please, any help would be appreciated.

Why do the guides for the I-130 say that you need 4 copies of each person's G325A? The I-130 instructions seem like they only require the original signed g325a. Can they be photocopies are do they all need to be originals?

My relatives were there for the wedding, so they've met everybody already.

As far as the sibling introduction, I've known the guy and his wife for years before they introduced me. I'll try to explain that clearly in the timeline.

Thanks.

My main evidence would be calling card records, since we didn't begin chatting until a year after we first started talking. We've only recently started video chatting and calling over the internet.

I've made 3 trips. The first was 1 year after we started talking to meet her in person. The second was 6 months later to meet the rest of her family and formally ask for her hand in marriage. The third trip was in July to get married. We pretty much waived the Dam Hoi since I live so far away.

I'm hoping that's strong enough.

The only red flag I can think of is that I was introduced by one of her siblings over here.

Thanks again. I'll post my timeline in a couple of days for some feedback. Thanks again.

Also, should I include photocopies of plane ticket stubs as further proof?

Hi all.

I'm thinking of submitting a timeline with my initial I-130 application to USCIS. That way, it'll be with the paperwork once it reaches the NVC and ultimately HCMC consulate. I've got a few questions:

1)How long should the timeline be?

2)Should the details be in paragraph form or should I keep them detailed, but brief and concise?

3)Does the timeline need to be notarized?

4)As evidence of a bonafide relationship, I'm submitting 2 affidavits from my relatives. Should these be sworn and notarized?

5)I'm thinking of submitting some photographs, calling card records, a photocopy and translation of marriage certificate and wedding invitation. Does this seem like enough evidence, or should there be more. We don't have joint finances, nor have we lived together, or whatever else they list as examples.

6)What is a good way of submitting some 4x6 photographs as evidence? Should I write on the back the names of everybody in each picture, as well as the date and location?

7)Should I go ahead and submit a list of my wife's relatives over here (names, addresses, etc)?

Thanks in advance. I'll probably have more questions later.

Thanks for the replies. I keep hearing from lawyers that it'll take 1 - 1/2 years for the CR-1, and about 6-9 months for the K-3.

I'm 99% sure I'm going for the CR-1, unless the K-3 is guaranteed to be significantly quicker.

I guess I'll just have to make more trips over there instead of opting for the K-3.

Hey all.

I was wondering what the average processing time for a Vietnamese spouse would be for both a CR-1 and K-3. I've called some local immigration lawyers and the answers they gave me were all different.

One said the immigration visa was 8-9 months, the other said 12-24.

For the non-immigrant visa, the first said 6-7 months, the other said 9.

What have y'all experienced?

I'm still trying to decide on which to file. I'd prefer the CR-1 since it's less hassle later, but I don't want to wait 12-24 months. Should I file for the K-3 and hope the CR-1 gets done before the I-129f interview is scheduled?

Sorry for all the questions, but I've read the guides and am still not sure what is best.

Thanks.

Thanks for the replys. I'd appreciate more input if anyone has any.

I think both the I-130 and I-129 also have a place for other names, which should help me out.

I'm going to do more research on this site, and will probably do the paperwork myself. I hope to start it next week. I'll probably have more questions as I start learning more.

Thanks again.

Hi. My name's Peter and this is my first post on this site.

I have what may potentially be a problem for me when I apply for a visa for my Vietnamese spouse:

My name is "Peter T___ P____ B____" (name hidden due to internet paranoia). The "T___ P___" is my middle name.

My passport has "Peter T. P____ B____".

I generally use just "Peter P____ B____".

My marriage paperwork in Vietnam has all three of the above. My Vietnamese marriage license has "Peter P____ B____".

My question is: Will this be a problem for me when I apply over here in the US and at the Consulate in Vietnam? The officials at the So Thu Phap made a small fuss over the "T." and my middle name in general.

Has anyone encountered, had or heard about this problem before? These are all my names. They also have my SSN, passport #, date of birth and address. That should be enough to verify my identity.

What can I do to avoid or alleviate this problem? I thought about hiring a lawyer, even though I am confident in my ability to do the paperwork myself.

Thanks in advance.

Peter

Hi. My name's Peter and this is my first post on this site.

I have what may potentially be a problem for me when I apply for a visa for my Vietnamese spouse:

My name is "Peter T___ P____ B____" (name hidden due to internet paranoia). The "T___ P___" is my middle name.

My passport has "Peter T. P____ B____".

I generally use just "Peter P____ B____".

My marriage paperwork in Vietnam has all three of the above. My Vietnamese marriage license has "Peter P____ B____".

My question is: Will this be a problem for me when I apply over here in the US and at the Consulate in Vietnam? The officials at the So Thu Phap made a small fuss over the "T." and my middle name in general.

Has anyone encountered, had or heard about this problem before? These are all my names. They also have my SSN, passport #, date of birth and address. That should be enough to verify my identity.

What can I do to avoid or alleviate this problem? I thought about hiring a lawyer, even though I am confident in my ability to do the paperwork myself.

Thanks in advance.

Peter

Hi. My name's Peter and this is my first post on this site.

I have what may potentially be a problem for me when I apply for a visa for my Vietnamese spouse:

My name is "Peter T___ P____ B____" (name hidden due to internet paranoia). The "T___ P___" is my middle name.

My passport has "Peter T. P____ B____".

I generally use just "Peter P____ B____".

My marriage paperwork in Vietnam has all three of the above. My Vietnamese marriage license has "Peter P____ B____".

My question is: Will this be a problem for me when I apply over here in the US and at the Consulate in Vietnam? The officials at the So Thu Phap made a small fuss over the "T." and my middle name in general.

Has anyone encountered, had or heard about this problem before? These are all my names. They also have my SSN, passport #, date of birth and address. That should be enough to verify my identity.

What can I do to avoid or alleviate this problem? I thought about hiring a lawyer, even though I am confident in my ability to do the paperwork myself.

Thanks in advance.

Peter