Does time really matter?

[J & Q 0]

Ok, so my fiancée went to have her medical examination and get her vaccinations ahead of time. While there, she met with the person we hired to handle the paperwork. While he was preparing her for the interview by asking her a few questions, he mentioned to her that she will likely not get her Visa because of the amount of time that we have know each other for. We were introduced by her aunt back in January 2007 and met in person in June and then again in September. Do you think that the consulate would penalize us because of the length of time that we have known each other? Any information pertaining to this would be greatly appreciated as she is very upset by this information.

Thanks in advance for you time and input

[amerasianlove 0]

As long as you met for the last 2 years before you filed your petition.

I have seen some couples here they only met once then filed for k1

and during the interview they didnt have any problems.

Make ur fiancee can answer all the questions the consuls will ask about you and prepared all the required documents.

Dont worry too much, she'll be okay.

Good luck and God bless on your fiancee's interview!

Edited April 26, 2008 by God's*GiRL

[J & Q 0]

As long as you met for the last 2 years before you filed your petition.

I have seen some couples here they only met once then filed for k1

and during the interview they didnt have any problems.

Make ur fiancee can answer all the questions the consuls will ask about you and prepared all the required documents.

Dont worry too much, she'll be okay.

Good luck and God bless on your fiancee's interview!

Thank you much

[NCWife 0]

I don't think the CO is going to deny you because of that. After all, you both fulfill the requirement! So, think positive and best of luck on your fiancee's interview!

Cheers

[PeterFB 0]

Thi and I met online on July 23, 2006. We met in person on March 9, 2007. After filing our I-129f, I visited her again in September 2007 and went to her interview on February, 2008. Today we're getting married......

The amount of time from first meeting isn't what the Consulate is considering, it's whether you have a real real relationship or not. Since you were introduced by her aunt, the Consulate will be looking closely to see why her aunt introduced you, if you're related, or other possible reasons that this isn't a real realtionship. Have every evidence possible to show that your relationship is real and evidence that the Consulate may ask for.

You should read Hoanie's recent post about his fiancee's interview at HCMC and getting the visa.

Good Luck at the interview.

Peter and Thi

I-129F Sent : 2007-05-26

I-129F NOA1 : 2007-06-11

I-129F RFE(s) :

RFE Reply(s) :

I-129F NOA2 : 2007-10-26

Touched: 2007-11-02

NVC Recieved: 2007-11-16

Consulate recieved ??????

Packet 3 sent 2007-12-11

Packet 3 received 2007-12-24

Packet 3 returned 2007-12-28

Packet 4 sent 2008-1-14

Email Reply with Interview Date 2008-1-23

Interview Date 2008-2-27

Passed Interview 2008-02-27

Visa Pick Up Date 2008-3-05

Received Visa 2008-2-29 (called to pick up earlier)

POE 2008-3-05 Los Angeles

Wedding 2008-4-26

[J & Q 0]

I don't think the CO is going to deny you because of that. After all, you both fulfill the requirement! So, think positive and best of luck on your fiancee's interview!

Cheers

Thanks, that is reassuring. I will tell my fiancée not to worry and to focus on preparing for her interview.

[amerasianlove 0]

Thi and I met online on July 23, 2006. We met in person on March 9, 2007. After filing our I-129f, I visited her again in September 2007 and went to her interview on February, 2008. Today we're getting married......

BEST WISHES TO YOU !!!!!!!!

[angelangels 0]

You will be fine lots get approved and they have only met once.........

Good luck and keep positive!

[J & Q 0]

Thi and I met online on July 23, 2006. We met in person on March 9, 2007. After filing our I-129f, I visited her again in September 2007 and went to her interview on February, 2008. Today we're getting married......

The amount of time from first meeting isn't what the Consulate is considering, it's whether you have a real real relationship or not. Since you were introduced by her aunt, the Consulate will be looking closely to see why her aunt introduced you, if you're related, or other possible reasons that this isn't a real realtionship. Have every evidence possible to show that your relationship is real and evidence that the Consulate may ask for.

You should read Hoanie's recent post about his fiancee's interview at HCMC and getting the visa.

Good Luck at the interview.

Peter and Thi

I-129F Sent : 2007-05-26

I-129F NOA1 : 2007-06-11

I-129F RFE(s) :

RFE Reply(s) :

I-129F NOA2 : 2007-10-26

Touched: 2007-11-02

NVC Recieved: 2007-11-16

Consulate recieved ??????

Packet 3 sent 2007-12-11

Packet 3 received 2007-12-24

Packet 3 returned 2007-12-28

Packet 4 sent 2008-1-14

Email Reply with Interview Date 2008-1-23

Interview Date 2008-2-27

Passed Interview 2008-02-27

Visa Pick Up Date 2008-3-05

Received Visa 2008-2-29 (called to pick up earlier)

POE 2008-3-05 Los Angeles

Wedding 2008-4-26

Peter,

Congradulations to you and your wife. I wish the both of you a happy and healthy future together.

Regards,

Jeff

[bora bora 1]

OP, if you're worried about this, make sure you have a ton of proof to show you're in a real relationship. A lot of people meet and get married faster than you are, but things vary from consulate to consulate.

[J & Q 0]

OP, if you're worried about this, make sure you have a ton of proof to show you're in a real relationship. A lot of people meet and get married faster than you are, but things vary from consulate to consulate.

Well, I have phone receipts, copies of letters and receipts of letters and packages sent, email correspondents, airline tickets, pictures, paperwork from when we tried to obtain our marriage license in Vietnam, supporting statement, and letter from my employer of employment. I hope that this will be enough proof

[pushbrk 13,118]

Like everyone else, be prepared to demonstrate you have a bona fide relationship. There is no minimum "know each other" time except to have met in person in the past two years. Vietnam is a high fraud post, so I'd get to the appropriate regional forum for advice on what evidence to be ready with and how to prepare for the interview.

Edited April 27, 2008 by pushbrk

[J & Q 0]

Like everyone else, be prepared to demonstrate you have a bona fide relationship. There is no minimum "know each other" time except to have met in person in the past two years. Vietnam is a high fraud post, so I'd get to the appropriate regional forum for advice on what evidence to be ready with and how to prepare for the interview.

Would you happen to know where I could obtain this information?

[rebeccajo 14]

Like everyone else, be prepared to demonstrate you have a bona fide relationship. There is no minimum "know each other" time except to have met in person in the past two years. Vietnam is a high fraud post, so I'd get to the appropriate regional forum for advice on what evidence to be ready with and how to prepare for the interview.

Would you happen to know where I could obtain this information?

By reading the regional forum here and also general research on the web about Ho Chi Mihn City consulate.

Some have found it advantageous if they attend the interview with their fiance. After researching you might want to consider that option.

[J & Q 0]

Like everyone else, be prepared to demonstrate you have a bona fide relationship. There is no minimum "know each other" time except to have met in person in the past two years. Vietnam is a high fraud post, so I'd get to the appropriate regional forum for advice on what evidence to be ready with and how to prepare for the interview.

Would you happen to know where I could obtain this information?

By reading the regional forum here and also general research on the web about Ho Chi Mihn City consulate.

Some have found it advantageous if they attend the interview with their fiance. After researching you might want to consider that option.

I am going to put in a request to my employer on Monaday to take off so that I can be there with her so that she doesn't have to do it alone. Will I be allowed to actually attend the interview? I was reading on the Ho chi Minh Consulate's website that I cannot attend, only the one being interviewed.

Thanks for your help