HCMC Timeline Resource

[Anh map 2,098]

Is there any interest in compiling copies / examples of successful timelines submitted to HCMC? We could put it together in the VJ Wiki or elsewhere for those heading to the interview. Each erson coul edit their timeline submission as they want to maintain privacy. I just see a need for folks to have a resource regarding format, content, etc.

If so, I would be happy to create the Wiki page. We weren't required to submit a timeline, so I don't have a personal timeline to post. So I would need one to start the page with.

Edited July 25, 2009 by Anh map

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

Great idea! I vote YES!

[johncali9 6]

Hello all

I vOTE YES !!!!

JOhn

[Josephs 0]

Yes PLEASE!!!!!

[hniHnitsuJ 8]

Is there any interest in compiling copies / examples of successful timelines submitted to HCMC? We could put it together in the VJ Wiki or elsewhere for those heading to the interview. Each erson coul edit their timeline submission as they want to maintain privacy. I just see a need for folks to have a resource regarding format, content, etc.

If so, I would be happy to create the Wiki page. We weren't required to submit a timeline, so I don't have a personal timeline to post. So I would need one to start the page with.

I thought about that while ago. Beside the timeline. can we put all the information like questions, and answers for vnese vj somewhere.. Thanks.

[luckytxn 2,263]

Here is my timeline that was submitted and accepted and got us the pink. I could not upload the file so I will just cut and paste it.

TIMELINE OF RELATIONSHIP

United States Department of State

United States Consulate, Vietnam

4 Le Duan Blvd, Dist. 1

Ho Cho Minh City, Vietnam

Curtis Nunley

123 nowhere

Bunghole, tx 77707

December 11, 2008

About 6 years ago I met Trang Vu’s cousin Mrs. Lan Vu at her place of business. After a few years we had become friends as I helped them with a couple of problems such as helping to change their business license and such. About two years ago Mrs. Vu asked me to talk to Trang Vu who is a cousin. At that time I was not interested as I had just gotten out of a relationship. She asked a few times and I said no. After time and about the Summer of 2007 I came to Mrs. Lan Vu and asked her if she would introduce me at that time to her cousin Trang Vu. She consented and in July we talked on the phone. Trang at that time spoke little English and I spoke no Vietnamese. After a few months I knew that talking on phone with her cousin listening in and interpreting for us was not gonna work. I asked Trang if they had someplace to get internet and gave her my email and yahoo messenger ID.

By the end of the year Trang Vu and I started to chat exclusively by yahoo chat with cam as we were able to see each other while we chatted and it enabled us also to talk by the call function. We at first had a tough time at first as she had started learning English but I found a website by the name of Vdict.com and it helped a lot. Many times I was able to google a pic to explain and also to send her pics in real time to show her my house, family, etc. Over time we were able to learn much about ourselves and find many common interests.

About February of 2008 I was ready to go and visit Trangs family. I asked Lan Vu and Trach Vu about and they said they would be going to Vietnam March and that I could come along. After a bit of checking my schedule and them theirs we found April to be the best time. Up to that time we had just gotten to know each other well. Exchanging pics of us and friends and family and such. We started talking about maybe getting engaged about January and February and what it was we wanted for future. I knew she came from very large family and I like kids but just wanted a couple. Also I have a house already and love where I live. By mid March as it got close to leave for Vietnam I knew that Trang and I would be engaged and asked what needed to be done to secure this from Mr. Vu. I talked to Trang and it was agreed that I would come meet her and her family and if we still felt very comfortable with each other and her father agree that we would become engaged.

April 7th Mr. Trach Vu and I left and flew to Vietnam and arrived in Ho Chi Minh city. We were picked up by Trang’s family and drove to their home in Bac son village in Dong Nai province. We stayed here the whole time and I occupied my own room upstairs. It was very late when arrived so spent little time with family and Trang and went to bed. The next day I met Trang family and over the next few days Trang and I and various family members spent time and did some sightseeing. We went into Ho Chi Minh city one day and I stopped by the consulate even. I talked with a girl at front window and was treated very nice and professional. I want to say thanks for this. We went Vung Tau also. A seaside resort and spent all day at the beach and even climbed a couple of mountains to go up in Jesus and a Virgin Mary statue. Trang and her family are very much Catholic.

Finally I talked to Trang father and asked if it was ok for us to be become engaged and then marry and he consented. He said he liked me very much and thought I would be a good husband. Later that night Trang and I sat upstairs in the sitting area and we talked and I asked her to marry me and become engaged. I let her know she could take time and think about it but she accepted right away. We then talked about the many problems ahead on getting visa and coming to America and she was undaunted and still willing. We then went down and told her father. Two days later we had a big get together and family from all over came to meet me and see their new coming family member. Trang and I talked and she wanted to wait to get a ring and just get a wedding ring when she came to the States and we can go together. I agreed. I must say the custom of drinking beer with many family members was a bit much but Trang mother was great and said No to many. It was a great dinner and had much fun. Trang family has shown they are good hard working, God fearing. Since I am the same way I can tell we will do well together.

Trang and I spent much time together after until I had to fly home. It was very sad and Trang held up well. I was told she cried a lot after I was gone. Since then Trang and I are constantly in touch and her English has improved so much that we usually never need help. We both have translating dictionaries but now seldom need. Trang has done very well in her English classes and I also help a lot with her teaching. Also she has picked up very well the history of America and of course Texas. We both are now very excited and it is hard to wait to marry and go on with our future but we are both patient people. Thanks in advance for any consideration taken on this Visa application.

Notarized this date:

Signed by Petitioner:

[hniHnitsuJ 8]

wow.. luckytx. you change alot. only couples weeks you have grow mustache, like uncle HO.

[calilove 0]

wow.. luckytx. you change alot. only couples weeks you have grow mustache, like uncle HO.

HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!

[luckytxn 2,263]

wow.. luckytx. you change alot. only couples weeks you have grow mustache, like uncle HO.

LOL. That was my old drinking buddy and father in law who passed away a couple of weeks ago and much mourning in the family now. He is missed.

[hniHnitsuJ 8]

wow.. luckytx. you change alot. only couples weeks you have grow mustache, like uncle HO.

LOL. That was my old drinking buddy and father in law who passed away a couple of weeks ago and much mourning in the family now. He is missed.

My condolences to you and your family. He sure will be miss forever.

[calilove 0]

wow.. luckytx. you change alot. only couples weeks you have grow mustache, like uncle HO.

LOL. That was my old drinking buddy and father in law who passed away a couple of weeks ago and much mourning in the family now. He is missed.

sorry i didn't mean to laugh, i just thought what he said was funny.

[ScottThuy 140]

Is there any interest in compiling copies / examples of successful timelines submitted to HCMC? We could put it together in the VJ Wiki or elsewhere for those heading to the interview. Each erson coul edit their timeline submission as they want to maintain privacy. I just see a need for folks to have a resource regarding format, content, etc.

If so, I would be happy to create the Wiki page. We weren't required to submit a timeline, so I don't have a personal timeline to post. So I would need one to start the page with.

once they say ok to the visa I will submit it...

[luckytxn 2,263]

wow.. luckytx. you change alot. only couples weeks you have grow mustache, like uncle HO.

LOL. That was my old drinking buddy and father in law who passed away a couple of weeks ago and much mourning in the family now. He is missed.

My condolences to you and your family. He sure will be miss forever.

Many thanks and my wife is still hurting but coming along much better now. He will be missed a lot for sure.

[luckytxn 2,263]

wow.. luckytx. you change alot. only couples weeks you have grow mustache, like uncle HO.

LOL. That was my old drinking buddy and father in law who passed away a couple of weeks ago and much mourning in the family now. He is missed.

sorry i didn't mean to laugh, i just thought what he said was funny.

No need to apologize as I thought it was funny too. He did look a lot like Uncle Ho for sure and my nickname for him was Uncle Ho. I remember when I was there and kept thinking about how much he looked like Ho and then one day his daughter came by and saw us looking at a few pics of I had taken and then one of her dad and she pointed to it and said he was Ho Chi Minh and I laughed so hard as the rest of family including the dad. He was a good man and I will miss him.

[toddandhien 2]

Happy to add mine, Roger. Great suggestion.