Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package:
2-4 Months
Issues Packet 3?
Packet 3 Contains:
For CR1/IR1 and all K Visas
-Instruction Letter
-DS-2001, Notification of Applicant Readiness
-DS-230 Part I
-Visa Photo Specifications
For K Visas only
-DSL-1083K, "K" Visa Supplemental Information Sheet
-DS-2000, Evidence which may be presented to Meet the Public Charge provision of the US Immigration and Nationality Act
-Form I-134, Affidavit of Support
Issues Packet 4?
Yes
Packet 4 Contents (if known):
For K visas
-Interview appointment letter
-Instructions for necessary forms
-DS-230 Part I & II
-DS-156 in duplicate (Fill out online version)
-DS-156K for K-1 only
-Vaccinations and medical instructions
-Visa photo specifications
Forms to Consulate?
DS-230 Part I
Interview checklist
Other Forms (if any)?
Direct Consular Filing Offered?
Yes
If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
Residents_Only
Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview?
No
Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"?
Advance
Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in?
Embassy Scheduled
Visa issued same day?
No
If not what's the waiting period?
1 day
Is the Medical exam same day as interview?
Prior to Interview
Cost of Medical Exam?
$75.00 USD
List of doctors?
Panel physician at Cho Ray Hospital or the International Organization for Migration (http://www.iom.int.vn/iom_migrant_health_services.html) (http://www.iom.int.vn/iom_us_migrant_assistance.html).
How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical?
2
How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview?
4
Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview?
3-5 hours
Vaccination requirements?
Not required for K visas. Required for immigrant visas
Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate?
THANH NHI
207 DE THAM STREET DISTRICT 1
HO CHI MINH CITY
TELEPHONE 836 - 7917
Treated me like family Clean rooms -very friendly
$9.00 a day for 2 people
$6.00 a day for 1 person
$180 a month for 1 person
Additional Info?
-Don't bring photo albums to the interview as they will not fit the interview window.
-Vaccinations must be completed at the
Quarantine Service
40 Nguyen Van Troi, Phu Nhan District
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
84-8-844-5306
Phone Number:
