Interviewed Today Please help.

[tpi008 0]

My wife's interview was today but she did not qualify.

She received a white sheet requesting further information.

I would really appreciate it if someone can help me with this. Below are items on sheet that requests my wife to provide to the consulate.

It is now Saturday here and I won't be able to submit the information to the consulate at window B until Monday.

The requested items are listed below.

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1. Please provide the full name and address of "Ms. Nguyet", the individual that introduced you. Provide evidence of current address. Provide a copy of this individuals greencard, naturalization certification, or passport.

(My question is should I provide both citizenship certificate and passport or just one of them only?)

Item 2 and 3 is directly for the petitioner which is me.

This is where I'm a little confused and would like to get a better understanding and perhaps guidance and a template.

*Petitioner: In a sworn, notorized statement, please provide a detailed chronology (timeline) of your relationship. Please explain clearly when and how you first met, how you where introduced and when you began corresponding with each other, when you felt you felt your relationship became serious, date and circumstances of marriage proposal. (location, time, place,situation, setting, etc...). Did spouse propose in person or by phone? Where were you when you when he proposed (give exact location). Did you accept immediately or ask for time to think about it? If she / he did not officially proposed, when did you first discuss marriage. How many trips did you make to Vietnam to visit your spouse? How many times have you seen each other in total? How long did you stay each visit? Please give as many details as possible.

(my question is, I am currently in Vietnam and was wondering how I can get my statement notorized? Anyone know a reputable public notary in Vietnam, Saigon?)

Petitioner: Please provide us with proof of purchase of the airline tickets you used to visit Vietnam. If the airline tickets were purchased with a credit card, please provide a copy of statements showing who purchased your airline tickets to visit Vietnam (copies of statements are available from credit card companies) Each statement need to clearly indicate the name to which the credit card is issued, the purchase date and the cost of the purchase. If tickets were purchased with cash, please provide us the bank statements of the withdrawal and include copies of the three months prior to and immediately following the purchase. Submit for all trips to Vietnam that you visited your spouse. We do not want the receipt you were given by the travel agency. Submit a letter of explanation if you are unable to provide this documentation.

Please advise... thanks

[gensdad515 2]

They're asking for 'or' on the documents (passport, greencard 'or') you can provide both if you would like. Better to have and not need than need and not have.

In reference to the sworn statement just give detailed answers to the questions they are requesting where you 1st met etc.

At the bottom of the statement just write. 'I swear that the information provided on this statement is true and correct'.

The notary then places their stamp with some wordage to the effect that you 'john doe' swear this information to be true' they should know the exact wordage.

I'm living in the US and I have a dumb question there are no Public Notaries overthere ?

The other request is pretty self descriptive.

Good luck!! J.

[beejay 125]

I think you might be able to do this at the embassy. I believe CO's can act as notaries. I would call your embassy to see if this is a service they provide.

Good luck.

[pushbrk 13,073]

They're asking for 'or' on the documents (passport, greencard 'or') you can provide both if you would like. Better to have and not need than need and not have.

In reference to the sworn statement just give detailed answers to the questions they are requesting where you 1st met etc.

At the bottom of the statement just write. 'I swear that the information provided on this statement is true and correct'.

The notary then places their stamp with some wordage to the effect that you 'john doe' swear this information to be true' they should know the exact wordage.

I'm living in the US and I have a dumb question there are no Public Notaries overthere ?

The other request is pretty self descriptive.

Good luck!! J.

You can get the letter notarized at the HCMC Consulate US Citizens Services desk.

Bear in mind they are asking for this evidence to rule on whether your relationship is bona fide or whether you are being paid to marry in order to facilitate visa fraud. There's no need to address the fraud suspicion directly but you'll want to taylor your letter so there is no doubt and, of course provide the proof you paid for all tickets with your own money.

[LRA 0]

Also did you go to Vietnam after the interview or were you there during the time of the interview? Did the consul know that you were there? Did they not allow you to attend the interview? Them knowing you are there currently could only help prove your bona fides as well.

Notary:

http://vietnam.usembassy.gov/notarials.html

[tpi008 0]

Also did you go to Vietnam after the interview or were you there during the time of the interview? Did the consul know that you were there? Did they not allow you to attend the interview? Them knowing you are there currently could only help prove your bona fides as well.

Notary:

http://vietnam.usembassy.gov/notarials.html

I went to Vietnam before the interview and also escorted my wife to the consulate. I was not allowed to attend the interview and had to wait outside. How would I let the consulate know I was present? The consulate did not know I was present in Vietnam, but I can provide my airline ticket.

Right now I am working on composing a timeline, any help would be appreciated.

[tpi008 0]

Also did you go to Vietnam after the interview or were you there during the time of the interview? Did the consul know that you were there? Did they not allow you to attend the interview? Them knowing you are there currently could only help prove your bona fides as well.

Notary:

http://vietnam.usembassy.gov/notarials.html

I checked out the site and found out the embassy is in Hanoi, which is up north. I am currently in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) So I can't get to the embassy. I was told to go to a lawyers office or look for notary services. I can't seem to find information on an embassy in HCMC (Ho Chi Minh).

[tpi008 0]

They're asking for 'or' on the documents (passport, greencard 'or') you can provide both if you would like. Better to have and not need than need and not have.

In reference to the sworn statement just give detailed answers to the questions they are requesting where you 1st met etc.

At the bottom of the statement just write. 'I swear that the information provided on this statement is true and correct'.

The notary then places their stamp with some wordage to the effect that you 'john doe' swear this information to be true' they should know the exact wordage.

I'm living in the US and I have a dumb question there are no Public Notaries over there ?

The other request is pretty self descriptive.

Good luck!! J.

You can get the letter notarized at the HCMC Consulate US Citizens Services desk.

Bear in mind they are asking for this evidence to rule on whether your relationship is bona fide or whether you are being paid to marry in order to facilitate visa fraud. There's no need to address the fraud suspicion directly but you'll want to taylor your letter so there is no doubt and, of course provide the proof you paid for all tickets with your own money.

Can you show me how to get to the Citizens Service desk @ the Consulate in HCMC?

[tpi008 0]

They're asking for 'or' on the documents (passport, greencard 'or') you can provide both if you would like. Better to have and not need than need and not have.

In reference to the sworn statement just give detailed answers to the questions they are requesting where you 1st met etc.

At the bottom of the statement just write. 'I swear that the information provided on this statement is true and correct'.

The notary then places their stamp with some wordage to the effect that you 'john doe' swear this information to be true' they should know the exact wordage.

I'm living in the US and I have a dumb question there are no Public Notaries overthere ?

The other request is pretty self descriptive.

Good luck!! J.

What should I write for the opening statement of the timeline?

[tpi008 0]

During the interview my wife accidently responded incorrectly. She said I visited Vietnam in October 2004 instead of October 2005. She said they wrote all her statement down on paper. Is there any way we can retract the statement and change it back to 2005? The reason is I came back in December and not October. I also came back in October 2005, that is where she got confused and we would like to retract that statement. Is it possible to retract the statement?

[MJ3lasvegas 0]

Can you show me how to get to the Citizens Service desk @ the Consulate in HCMC?

i guess every US embassy, no matter what country has its own ACS (American Citizen Services) . check with the local embassy through their local webpage or better yet, go personally to the USEM, bring your US passport and inquire about this service.

During the interview my wife accidently responded incorrectly. She said I visited Vietnam in October 2004 instead of October 2005. She said they wrote all her statement down on paper. Is there any way we can retract the statement and change it back to 2005? The reason is I came back in December and not October. I also came back in October 2005, that is where she got confused and we would like to retract that statement. Is it possible to retract the statement?

your wife's confusion would probably be the reason why they're asking for additional documents. basing on some post and testimonies from people i know who have been through the interview, they usually see the CO taking notes because sometimes they ask questions twice (same question or rephrased question) just so to confirm if the previous statement was correct or there is a discripancy.

retracting statements during the interview will give the CO an impression that the interviewee (beneficiary) is NOT telling the truth even if it was JUST an HONEST MISTAKE. this in turn will give them the excuse to further lengthen the "burden" of the visa process..i guess you're left with no choice but to accomplish everything that's asked from you and submit it personally to the USEM.

i hope everything would turn out fine in the end..just stay focused. you can do it.

Edited September 7, 2008 by MJ3lasvegas

[tpi008 0]

Can you show me how to get to the Citizens Service desk @ the Consulate in HCMC?

i guess every US embassy, no matter what country has its own ACS (American Citizen Services) . check with the local embassy through their local webpage or better yet, go personally to the USEM, bring your US passport and inquire about this service.

During the interview my wife accidently responded incorrectly. She said I visited Vietnam in October 2004 instead of October 2005. She said they wrote all her statement down on paper. Is there any way we can retract the statement and change it back to 2005? The reason is I came back in December and not October. I also came back in October 2005, that is where she got confused and we would like to retract that statement. Is it possible to retract the statement?

your wife's confusion would probably be the reason why they're asking for additional documents. basing on some post and testimonies from people i know who have been through the interview, they usually see the CO taking notes because sometimes they ask questions twice (same question or rephrased question) just so to confirm if the previous statement was correct or there is a discripancy.

retracting statements during the interview will give the CO an impression that the interviewee (beneficiary) is NOT telling the truth even if it was JUST an HONEST MISTAKE. this in turn will give them the excuse to further lengthen the "burden" of the visa process..i guess you're left with no choice but to accomplish everything that's asked from you and submit it personally to the USEM.

i hope everything would turn out fine in the end..just stay focused. you can do it.

Should I correct my wifes statement in the timeline and let them know or should I just let it be and take the risk? If they compare my wifes statement with my airline ticket, there will be a 2-3 months difference?

[pushbrk 13,073]

i guess every US embassy, no matter what country has its own ACS (American Citizen Services) . check with the local embassy through their local webpage or better yet, go personally to the USEM, bring your US passport and inquire about this service.

You've further confused the OP by using the term Embassy. Each country has only one US Embassy and it will be in the Capital city. Many Countries also have consulates, some several. The OP is dealing with the Consulate in HCMC and can get their notarial services there. If he can find the Consulate, he can find US Citizen services because the security people will assist him.

Can you show me how to get to the Citizens Service desk @ the Consulate in HCMC?

i guess every US embassy, no matter what country has its own ACS (American Citizen Services) . check with the local embassy through their local webpage or better yet, go personally to the USEM, bring your US passport and inquire about this service.

During the interview my wife accidently responded incorrectly. She said I visited Vietnam in October 2004 instead of October 2005. She said they wrote all her statement down on paper. Is there any way we can retract the statement and change it back to 2005? The reason is I came back in December and not October. I also came back in October 2005, that is where she got confused and we would like to retract that statement. Is it possible to retract the statement?

your wife's confusion would probably be the reason why they're asking for additional documents. basing on some post and testimonies from people i know who have been through the interview, they usually see the CO taking notes because sometimes they ask questions twice (same question or rephrased question) just so to confirm if the previous statement was correct or there is a discripancy.

retracting statements during the interview will give the CO an impression that the interviewee (beneficiary) is NOT telling the truth even if it was JUST an HONEST MISTAKE. this in turn will give them the excuse to further lengthen the "burden" of the visa process..i guess you're left with no choice but to accomplish everything that's asked from you and submit it personally to the USEM.

i hope everything would turn out fine in the end..just stay focused. you can do it.

Should I correct my wifes statement in the timeline and let them know or should I just let it be and take the risk? If they compare my wifes statement with my airline ticket, there will be a 2-3 months difference?

You must be completely truthful in your letter. If you make a material misrepresentation, your wife could be banned for life from US entry. Be thorough, be careful and be accurate, then back up you statement about visits with a copy of all pages (even the blank ones) of you passport.

Edited September 7, 2008 by pushbrk

[filirican 3]

goodluck!

[LRA 0]

Could have given her your passport to take inside with her and show them your most current entry stamp. If you haven't already submitted I would photocopy every page of your passport showing all the visits you made to Vietnam.

http://vietnam.usembassy.gov/uscitizenservices.html

Wishing you the best.