Do they allow US citizens into HMC to talk to an officer?

[CoolHand2x2y2z 0]

I'm going to Vietnam the following week, regardless, because I need to see my wife.

But I was wondering if maybe I could get in there to see one of the officers and maybe chat with them about my case.

I sent them an e-mail but I don't have any faith in that.

Can US citizens walk up to that place or is it always the mile-long bread line?

[Anh map 2,098]

You would probably need to make an appointment to speak with a CO rather than just walk in. I couldn't go in to that part of the consulate with my wife as I wasn't part of her appointment.

[toddandhien 2]

Looks like Tuesdays and Wednesdays you can get in to talk to them. See consulate website here. I think this is brand new because I never saw this before when I went to the website. Good luck.

[Anh map 2,098]

Looks like Tuesdays and Wednesdays you can get in to talk to them. See consulate website here. I think this is brand new because I never saw this before when I went to the website. Good luck.

WOW, that is a nice change for HCMC

[hniHnitsuJ 8]

Looks like Tuesdays and Wednesdays you can get in to talk to them. See consulate website here. I think this is brand new because I never saw this before when I went to the website. Good luck.

WOW, that is a nice change for HCMC

only available to U.S. citizen petitioners , my wife can't go in...

[CoolHand2x2y2z 0]

Thanks, guys. It looks like they allow a small opportunity to talk with one of them.

I'll call and see if I can anywhere with an appointment, if not I'll use the hour that they offer.

Man, how did our American system get so sour... Think about it, do we have anything else in the American bureaucracy that matches this bs?

[CoolHand2x2y2z 0]

Thanks, guys. It looks like they allow a small opportunity to talk with one of them.

I'll call and see if I can anywhere with an appointment, if not I'll use the hour that they offer.

Man, how did our American system get so sour... Think about it, do we have anything else in the American bureaucracy that matches this bs?

Ha! Ha!

So, I called their main number and you simply cannot get to a live person if you choose operator or visa options. I finally chose services for American citizens (designed for drunken ESL teachers who have been jailed, etc.) and I got the runaround, offering me the Tuesday and Wednesday option from the website, and the e-mail option. No more live operators for handling immigration visa issues. And they have changed their phone numbers. I had the numbers from an old e-mail from their visa office and those no longer work.

They are certainly putting up a shield and hiding behind the walls. I wonder if they've got the helicopter on roof warmed up and ready to go.

[toddandhien 2]

Looks like Tuesdays and Wednesdays you can get in to talk to them. See consulate website here. I think this is brand new because I never saw this before when I went to the website. Good luck.

WOW, that is a nice change for HCMC

only available to U.S. citizen petitioners , my wife can't go in...

Yes, if you read the website it says that they will not re-interview applicants/beneficiaries. This is the shot that all the USC's have been looking for...to go in and speak to an American in English. But you gotta go to VN to get it taken care of. Not a long distance deal.

Thanks, guys. It looks like they allow a small opportunity to talk with one of them.

I'll call and see if I can anywhere with an appointment, if not I'll use the hour that they offer.

Man, how did our American system get so sour... Think about it, do we have anything else in the American bureaucracy that matches this bs?

Ha! Ha!

So, I called their main number and you simply cannot get to a live person if you choose operator or visa options. I finally chose services for American citizens (designed for drunken ESL teachers who have been jailed, etc.) and I got the runaround, offering me the Tuesday and Wednesday option from the website, and the e-mail option. No more live operators for handling immigration visa issues. And they have changed their phone numbers. I had the numbers from an old e-mail from their visa office and those no longer work.

They are certainly putting up a shield and hiding behind the walls. I wonder if they've got the helicopter on roof warmed up and ready to go.

This is the "upgrade" they have been working on for awhile. If you look at the newly updated website, it says that the number is now an automated system. I think they are offering the hour to get away from countless USC's calling and yelling at the VN staff.

[Kevin and 10]

I wish they would have had this 5 months ago. At least we get the chance to talk with someone now.

[bryonm4 0]

I wish they would have had this 5 months ago. At least we get the chance to talk with someone now.

You should take another trip down there and talk to them

[Kevin and 10]

I don't have any vacation time right now. I used it up in Nov.

[luckytxn 2,264]

Thanks, guys. It looks like they allow a small opportunity to talk with one of them.

I'll call and see if I can anywhere with an appointment, if not I'll use the hour that they offer.

Man, how did our American system get so sour... Think about it, do we have anything else in the American bureaucracy that matches this bs?

Any and all bureaucracy is this way. I been dealing with it from long ago and this has always been normal. Wait until everyone gets the Federal health care up and running and the next phase is the Feds will be running a from birth to death total babysitter service. Try and get rid of it once it gets entrenched. Ha. Talked with someone today that was excited that with Obama in charge and the Dems about how the Feds will take care of our needs. She was stoked too and very happy.

[Dau_Que 0]

Thanks, guys. It looks like they allow a small opportunity to talk with one of them.

I'll call and see if I can anywhere with an appointment, if not I'll use the hour that they offer.

Man, how did our American system get so sour... Think about it, do we have anything else in the American bureaucracy that matches this bs?

Any and all bureaucracy is this way. I been dealing with it from long ago and this has always been normal. Wait until everyone gets the Federal health care up and running and the next phase is the Feds will be running a from birth to death total babysitter service. Try and get rid of it once it gets entrenched. Ha. Talked with someone today that was excited that with Obama in charge and the Dems about how the Feds will take care of our needs. She was stoked too and very happy.

Yeah, and the Republicans have done an outstanding job protecting business and the rich's interest and thanks to their ingenuous effort, we now are facing the worst economic crisis not seen since 1930's....

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Wors...E-24C37B5C1B21}

Specifically to those who wives just having babies in this country, do your wives use WIC? (milk assistance program from the gov't). Who do you think pay for your babies's milk huh?

[Dau_Que 0]

Thanks, guys. It looks like they allow a small opportunity to talk with one of them.

I'll call and see if I can anywhere with an appointment, if not I'll use the hour that they offer.

Man, how did our American system get so sour... Think about it, do we have anything else in the American bureaucracy that matches this bs?

Ha! Ha!

So, I called their main number and you simply cannot get to a live person if you choose operator or visa options. I finally chose services for American citizens (designed for drunken ESL teachers who have been jailed, etc.) and I got the runaround, offering me the Tuesday and Wednesday option from the website, and the e-mail option. No more live operators for handling immigration visa issues. And they have changed their phone numbers. I had the numbers from an old e-mail from their visa office and those no longer work.

They are certainly putting up a shield and hiding behind the walls. I wonder if they've got the helicopter on roof warmed up and ready to go.

You need to drop the attitude. In any society, when you're in need of a service from somebody, you are the ONE who needs to be patient! You're NOT shopping in a supermarket (and frankly, try to shop at an Asian supermarket. Even though you're a paid customer, they still treat you like #######. It's Asian custom). Just like applying for a job, you don't CALL and demand anything. You "politely" and consistently follow up on your case, and hope that the other party will give you some mercy.

You DON'T act like you're God and demand anything.

[toddandhien 2]

Thanks, guys. It looks like they allow a small opportunity to talk with one of them.

I'll call and see if I can anywhere with an appointment, if not I'll use the hour that they offer.

Man, how did our American system get so sour... Think about it, do we have anything else in the American bureaucracy that matches this bs?

Any and all bureaucracy is this way. I been dealing with it from long ago and this has always been normal. Wait until everyone gets the Federal health care up and running and the next phase is the Feds will be running a from birth to death total babysitter service. Try and get rid of it once it gets entrenched. Ha. Talked with someone today that was excited that with Obama in charge and the Dems about how the Feds will take care of our needs. She was stoked too and very happy.

2x, do we have anything else that matches this BS? Plenty. How about the IRS for one?

We are all feeling the wrath of this process because we are very close to it and are affected by it. 99% of Americans have no idea that immigration works this way. Most folks would say it is too EASY to come to the US. But ask anyone who has had their taxes audited and they will go on and on like we are about immigration. Anyway, as lucky said, all bureaucracy works this way. And not just in the US. Your hunny bunny's home country has plenty.

lucky, not to turn this into a political forum, but you are absolutely right about Federal Healthcare. I think it is coming and I am worried but hopefully it will be watered down to the point where it is only quasi-state run. some folks like Uncle Sam running their lives. not me.