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Anh map Grand Master

Anh map   2,098

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Newbie post, so pardon me if I did not find the answer in the threads...

Great forum, lots of excellent advice. I'm convinced that the engagement party is a valuable step. Thanks to all for sharing their thoughts on that topic.

The question:

Is there any benefit to the petitioner being at the interview in HCMC? If for nothing else than moral support for my/our fiance(s)? And to help organize the files.

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

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Newbie post, so pardon me if I did not find the answer in the threads...

Great forum, lots of excellent advice. I'm convinced that the engagement party is a valuable step. Thanks to all for sharing their thoughts on that topic.

The question:

Is there any benefit to the petitioner being at the interview in HCMC? If for nothing else than moral support for my/our fiance(s)? And to help organize the files.

They will not allow the petitioner to be at the interview, so unless it's because you want someone to be with you for the drive home- no.

20-July -03 Meet Nicole

17-May -04 Divorce Final. I-129F submitted to USCIS

02-July -04 NOA1

30-Aug -04 NOA2 (Approved)

13-Sept-04 NVC to HCMC

08-Oc t -04 Pack 3 received and sent

15-Dec -04 Pack 4 received.

24-Jan-05 Interview----------------Passed

28-Feb-05 Visa Issued

06-Mar-05 ----Nicole is here!!EVERYBODY DANCE!

10-Mar-05 --US Marriage

01-Nov-05 -AOS complete

14-Nov-07 -10 year green card approved

12-Mar-09 Citizenship Oath Montebello, CA

May '04- Mar '09! The 5 year journey is complete!

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woodgc   0

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this is a really big thing for the lady involved so even if you are waiting outside the consulste gate I would say yes bee there and let her go in holding your passport it is such a big moral boost. I will be there if at all possiable even if I must wait 100km away she will know my heart is a close as I could get it

Petitioners First Name: Capt. Joe

Beneficiaries First Name: Logic Girl

K-1 Visa

Event Date

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

I-129F Sent : 2005-12-13

I-129F NOA1 : 2005-12-21

I-129F RFE(s) : 2006-04-18

RFE Reply(s) : 2006-05-05

I-129F NOA2 : 2006-05-11

NVC Received :

NVC Left : 2006-05-26

Consulate Received : 2006-05-31

Packet 3 mailed 2006-06-19

Packet 3 Received : 2006-07-10

Packet 3 Sent : 2006-07-12

Packet 4 Received : 2006-09-23

Interview Date : 2006-10-05 passed!!!!

Visa Received : 2006-10-10

US Entry : 2006-10-13

Marriage : 2006-10-16

Comments : sending out AOS papers 11-27-06

Processing

Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 149 days.

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STL_HCMC   0

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Anh map,

Welcome to VisaJourney and to the Vietnam forum of the board. We're a pretty tight group here. This Vietnam section of VJ is an invaluable place for information. Read plenty and re-read again!

I think the others have answered your question regarding the interview!

Best of luck and post any questions you have; there are no stupid/dumb questions!

STL_HCMC

Newbie post...Great forum, lots of excellent advice. I'm convinced that the engagement party is a valuable step. Thanks to all for sharing their thoughts on that topic.

K1 Timeline

12/27/2005...I-129F Sent (Nebraska Service Center)

07/19/2006...Visa Approved

AOS Timeline

01/23/2007...AOS Sent

03/08/2007...AOS Approved

Removing Conditions

01/12/2009...I-751 Sent

06/10/2009...I-751 Approved

Naturalization

03/27/2010...N-400 Sent

11/21/2011...Approval

12/09/2011...Oath Ceremony

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chuckandkim Proficient

chuckandkim   0

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Agree with Dale!

1. HCMC won't let you inside the Visa/Immigrant section of the consulate (you are USC)

2. HCMC won't allow anyone in the Interview "Booth" but the Visa Applicant (you are USC)

3. There is nothing you can do or say at the interview to influence the C.O. even if they let you inside

I would save the trouble and wait for the Visa in her passport after the interview.... THAT is when I will flight back and bring her here with me. Which one is more supportive than the other? Being in Saigon while she's inside HCMC for her interview, or come back to bring her here on her (for some would be the first time on an airplane flight accross the ocean) trip to America.

Kim and I decided there was no need and no reason why I should be there in Saigon, just make sure I get my butt back to VN once she has her Visa. It's a very nice thing to do and show to her family and friends how much you care for her.

See the big picture, interview pass/fail/delay is only a part from the longer JOURNEY. Won't let a little speedbump or pothole to stop you from moving right along...

So my vote is: no need to be there at the interview. 100KM away or 10,000 miles away, your hearts are still close together...

Good luck and welcome to VJ "Anh_Map", I like that name btw... I'm going to be "anh_map" soon with all the cooking from Kim since she came here...

"You always get what you've always gotten if you always do what you always did."

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Kevin&Loan   0

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Anh Map --- Everyone have said enough. So, good luck to you and please remember, have lots of patience for yourself, your fiancee and the whole process.

I used to be indecisive. Now I am just not sure ...

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Anh map Grand Master

Anh map   2,098

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Thanks for the input folks. Depending on my frequent flyer miles and work schedule I may go at interview time just as an excuse to go see her. :) The waiting stinks, but it's definitely survivable.

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

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Anh map   2,098

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Anh Map = "Fat Man", that's funny............:)

I get plenty of stares riding on various motos in Vietnam. The closest I'll ever get to feeling like a celeb. hahahaha

I guess the good thing about that nickname is that in the US not many people will realize what Linh is calling me. ;)

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

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I may be wrong But I do think it is "Em dep lam" I found that as a socitiey they tend not to point out our mistakes and it makes it alittle harder to get it right so please let me know if I am in error

Thanks

Chris

Petitioners First Name: Capt. Joe

Beneficiaries First Name: Logic Girl

K-1 Visa

Event Date

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

I-129F Sent : 2005-12-13

I-129F NOA1 : 2005-12-21

I-129F RFE(s) : 2006-04-18

RFE Reply(s) : 2006-05-05

I-129F NOA2 : 2006-05-11

NVC Received :

NVC Left : 2006-05-26

Consulate Received : 2006-05-31

Packet 3 mailed 2006-06-19

Packet 3 Received : 2006-07-10

Packet 3 Sent : 2006-07-12

Packet 4 Received : 2006-09-23

Interview Date : 2006-10-05 passed!!!!

Visa Received : 2006-10-10

US Entry : 2006-10-13

Marriage : 2006-10-16

Comments : sending out AOS papers 11-27-06

Processing

Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 149 days.

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STL_HCMC   0

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woodgc,

You are correct with your spelling!

- em dep lam or em dep qua

- qua dep (i.e. very beautiful)

- dep trai (i.e. handsome)

STL_HCMC

I may be wrong But I do think it is "Em dep lam" I found that as a socitiey they tend not to point out our mistakes and it makes it alittle harder to get it right so please let me know if I am in error.

K1 Timeline

12/27/2005...I-129F Sent (Nebraska Service Center)

07/19/2006...Visa Approved

AOS Timeline

01/23/2007...AOS Sent

03/08/2007...AOS Approved

Removing Conditions

01/12/2009...I-751 Sent

06/10/2009...I-751 Approved

Naturalization

03/27/2010...N-400 Sent

11/21/2011...Approval

12/09/2011...Oath Ceremony

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