I fell in love over a year ago. My dear sweet love Lan Dai and I have bee in contact for now 1yr-5months. We are formally ingaged and have been recently denied our K-1 visa. I quickly adressed my Arizona State Senator John McCane with a firm rebutle. I did a person to person meeting whith his office manager. Explaing the fallacy on the behalf of the U.S. Consulate in VN. And how my heart and constitutional rights have be quashed. The letter I recieved from Jonh was in no question on the behalf of Lan Dai and me. He currently seems sincere and compassionate and is in full understanding of our problem. And he thanked me for presenting the oppertunity be of service to me. However, on 8/23/10 we received a letter from the Chief, Immigrant Visa Branch telly us about how our file is now closed. With a broken heart and great sorrow I feel weekend and sick. My work and way of life is sliping as I become close to my whits end. Due to I feel lonely and worry for the rest of my days. The Fax stated and confirmed my relationship with my love as a "sham". And explaind redundent excuses as to why they have the right to issue the 9 FAM 42.43 N2.2.
I feel a grave unjustice has been place upon me and those who have a true love and have the crule dealings from the 9 FAM 42.43 N2.2 artical. Please see the following chronology. God help us.
To Whom It May Concern: Please accept the following sworn, notarized statement and detailed chronology of my relationship with my fiancée BUI, DAI THI LAN. My fiancée and I first met the day of 5/10/2009 (month/day/year) in the afternoon. I was introduced to her by her sister and brother in-law Hanh Quach and Hoang Quach. The introduction took place in a library near the home Hoang and Hanh 5/10/2009 (day/month/year).We used the available computer system with web cam, speakers and high speed internet service. I had seen pictures of my fiancée previously and thought of her as a beautiful woman. However, chatting for 1-hr with her live on-line I could see and hear about how she is a gentle person. Fascinated, the idea of a new friendship came to my mind. Therefore, we began corresponding with e-mail the following day 5/11/2009 (day/month/year). As the 1st week went by, continuing e-mail correspondence occurred, and my interest grew. So, I invested in a web cam to connect to my personal computer in my office at home 5/2009 (month/year). At that time my fiancée and I began chatting using yahoo messenger on line nearly every night until now.
6/2009 (month/year) Little by little I learn that Bui, Dai Thi Lan is not only beautiful, but educated, kind, and funny with a great personality. And have the same values and morals as I do. This led me to believe we have a lot in common in terms of how to live a good life as the God intended. As a bonus we also found out about how we have a common interest in music. Lan Dai would sing to me beautiful songs, and I would play guitar for her. As we become regular chatting friends on line nearly every day of the week. We talk about regular events in our families, friends and work. And find happiness and laughter on the day to day happenings. Due to the loneliness I had been experiencing in past 2-years I became very happy to have Lan Dai as my new friend. And I began to look forward to our chat in the evening of each day.
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7/2009-9/2009 (month / year).After continuous on line chat for 2-months, our conversations began to venture into family introductions. By this time Lan Dai, has been introduced to my two daughters Haillee (13 yrs old) and Kaydee (10 yrs old) using my
computer. Very quickly my daughters found Lan Dai as a wonderful person and would chat with her from my house to say hello and have simple conversations. As my children tell me about how they like her very much. They provided me their acceptance and approval of Lan Dai. Excited and pleased, I asked Lan Dai what her thoughts were of my daughters. As suspected, she explained to me that she loves children very much. And thought of my daughters to be beautiful, gentle, and kind hearted. There were introductions made to my mom and step father also. Again, using on line internet with web cam and speakers. During this time introductions to my fiancée father Bui Cong Khang, and sister Bui Thi Trang Dai were made for me. Also, my daughters and I were introduced to my fiancée mother Huynh Thi Hoa at the home of Hanh and Hoang Quach located in Tucson Arizona. We had several dinners and small parties together in Tucson Arizona.
My fiancée and I are now deeply involved with each others feelings, thoughts and ideas. Continuing to chat nearly every night, I begin to find myself thinking of Bui, Dai Thi Lan constantly. And tell her I think I am falling in love with her. I tell her about how she is in my most intimate dreams. She is on my mind during my time at work. She then tells me she feels the same about me. And her heart tells her about love also. This is the 1st time we talk about possibly see each other person to person.
Lan Dai and I have are now having intimate conversations and I can see a change in our relationship from friends to something more. As we continue to chat nearly every night. I tell her I love her. And she tells me she is in love with me also.
9/2009 (month/year). After nearly 4-months of chat continuously we now find ourselves in love. And begin to tell each other “I love you” often. I know now I am in love and have a great need to be with Lan Dai person to person. And I ask her to wait for me. As I check my available vacation time from work. Therefore, travel to VN and meet her.
10/2009 (month/year). By this time I have come to the conclusion that Lan Dai and I have taken our relationship as friends to a new level as lovers. So, I then realize that the need to meet each other person to person must be addressed. Therefore, I presented the idea of taking vacation time from my job and go to Ben Tre Vietnam. Without any hesitation Lan Dai agrees to my idea and is anxiously awaiting my arrival. I then began the process of obtaining the airplane ticket, pass port and visa for my travel to Vietnam.
11/2009 (month/year). It has now been 6-months of continuous chat on – line nearly every night. And Lan Dai and I are now in love with each other more than ever before. We have laughed and cried to each other from the every day events of life. We have found the reliability in each other in terms of comfort and content. I also made progress
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in regards for my plan to be with the one I love Bui, Dai Thi Lan person to person. And acquired an itinerary flight to arrived in Ho Chi Minh City 11/25/2009.
11/25/2009 (month/day/year). After arriving in HMC Vietnam airport (late evening) Lan Dai and I had our first look at each other person to person at the airport. We walked hand in hand I felt my heart beat very quickly. Then we went to Ben Tre by her rented car. I then seize the chance to talk to Lan Dai(fiancée), Bui Con Khang (father), Bui Thi Trang Dai (sister), and Le Van Hai (brother in law) person to person. I remember we stop at small restaurant to eat. I had soup with noodle and try to use chop sticks. Finally, we arrived at the house of Bui Cong Khang and the residence of Bui, Dai Thi Lan. She took me to her room very quickly because she thinks I am tiered from travel. I then hold her in my arms and hug and kiss her. I now feel deeply in love.
11/26/2009 (month/day/year). Early morning I find myself in Phu Loi, Phu Khan, Ben Tre,Vietnam. I then went outside and discovered a Bonzai Trees Garden in front yard of Bui Cong Khang’s house. I think of his garden to be extraordinary. Then I had coffee with some uncles. Who come to greet. Then Very tiered I go to bed and sleep most of the day and night. Lan Dai and I talk together about simple things of life, ….and then sleep together.
11/27/2009 (month/day/year). After wake up We talk together about I love her very much. Lan Dai tell me she felt the same me .I ask her to marry me and she said yes. She did not hesitate. And then I gave her the engagement ring. Therefore, we finally consummated our love for each other forever. We talk to her family about our ideas for make celebration in Ben Tre. All family felt happy and help to make arrangements for celebration and party. Lan Dai and I go to visit friends and family on motorbike.
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11/28/2009 (month/day/year) At this time I spent all day with Lan Dai, and we simply enjoyed each other and relax together as a couple. We went to some café’ and visit family. We talk about what we want to do for engagement ceremony and make ready. And what we do about wedding in Tucson Arizona. A very interesting event was my introduction to Lan Dai’s brother Bui Cong Nghiem. He came to her house from Vung Tau City. He and I are the same age. And with the help of translation, Nghiem and I became friends instantly. I find everyone to be very kind and gentle. I felt a great happiness as Lan Dai and I are constantly romantic together as I love to see, touch, and hear her soft voice... everything made me very happy.
11/29/2009 (month/day/year). At 10:00 AM in the morning we start the engagement ceremony. This was as wonderful time for me to meet all of Lan Dai’s family and friends. Also it was a great opportunity to be part of the Vietnamese traditions in celebration. I remember Lan Dai in a Vietnamese red and white dress. I thought of her as the most beautiful women I have ever seen. I was finding myself as the luckiest man alive. I have this unique opportunity for true happiness. After celebration we went to Vung Tau City to stay in a motel near the beach. Nghiem drove us in his car to the city.
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11/29/2009 – 12/4/2010 (month/day/year) At this time Lan Dai and I stayed in the Motel and see attractions in Vung Tau City. We find laughter and happiness as we walk hand and hand on the beach. Go shopping for gifts for my daughters to bring back. And Lan Dai purchased new prescription glasses for me. We went fishing, and nice restaurants to eat. And live the life as a romantic couple that is in love.
12/4/2010 (month/day/year) In the morning we took hydroplane boat from Vung Tau City to Ho Chi Minh City. And found hotel near a place were Lan Dai’s father was staying. He is staying with family in Ho Chi Minh City due to he is going back to Tucson Arizona with me. We plan exact same flight and sit together all the way to Tucson. 12/5/2010 (month/day/year). It is now time for me to go back to Tucson. We leave the hotel in the early morning about 2:00 AM. And take taxi to get Khang then go to airport. I remember when it was time for me to say good bye to Lan Dai. I felt my heart hurt. As I made a promise to her, we will be together again soon.
12/6/2010-Present (month/day/year): Upon the return to Tucson, I realized I needed to get to work on the petition for fiancée. As my fiancée and I continued to chat nearly every day, nothing has change about how I feel in terms of my true love for BUI, DAI THI LAN. And we have been discussing our wedding. About a Pastor who comes to give legal wedding. Then go to San Francisco California for a honeymoon. I completed all of the requirements needed to the U.S.C.I.S. and National Visa Center. That is now approved with both agencies. It is my full intension to continue to comply with the U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. And provide any additional information required from me. There is no question this office has my unconditional attention.
To Re cap on chronology:
5/10/2009 (month/day/year) – Introduction to Bui, Dai Thi Lan
6/2009-7/2009 (month/year) – Friendship relationship
07/2009-10/2009 (month/year) – Lover relationship
10/2009-11/2009 (month/year) – Began plan to meet person to person
11/25/2009-12/5/2010 (month/day/year)- 10-days with Bui, Dai Thi Lan in Vietnam and official proposal to marry then engagement.
12/6/2010 – Present (month/day/year) – Petition for fiancée.
