Experiences with USCIS in HCMC?

[konton 0]

Has anyone had experience with the USCIS field office in HCMC? I'm a little confused about what happened. I have lived in HCMC for over two years. I got married Friday in Singapore. My wife and I just dropped off the I-130 and documentation on Monday. The girl behind the counter told me I would not get notification other than an approval or denial by mail. I got the impression from reading this forum I would have a NOA1 which would give me a case number and allow me to track it online. All I have right now is a receipt from the US Consulate when I paid my fees for the I-130. Should I expect to get something in the mail soon, or should I be calling the field office once a week to see what's going on? Any help would be appreciated!

J_

Edited March 31, 2009 by konton

[Teacher Mark 53]

This is the only experience I have with them. It is a recent email.

My inquiry:

Dear Sir or Madame,

If a person is married to a Vietnamese citizen, and the USC/petitioner lives in Vietnam, does the USC have to live in Vietnam at least a year before filing directly at your field office?

The response.

Thank you for your inquiry. Please be advised that in order for the petitioner to be qualified to file an I-130 application with USCIS-HCM, he needs to prove that he’s been in the country for at least 6 months and has a residency visa to reside in Vietnam for another year. Proof of residency and working contract are also required.

We hope the information above is helpful to you.

Regards,

USCIS-HCMC

I have found very little information about filing directly with them on this site.

Married in Singapore huh? How difficult was that?

Edited March 31, 2009 by Joe Six-Pack

[konton 0]

Thank you for your inquiry. Please be advised that in order for the petitioner to be qualified to file an I-130 application with USCIS-HCM, he needs to prove that he’s been in the country for at least 6 months and has a residency visa to reside in Vietnam for another year. Proof of residency and working contract are also required.

Married in Singapore huh? How difficult was that?

I just went there with my I-130, a G-325 for each of us, copies of passports, temporary residency cards, local ID, wedding certificate, and the 4x6 pics they wanted. The woman looked it all over then said I needed proof I've been hear longer than six months and can stay long than six months. I handed her the Temporary Residency Card, my work permit good since 02/2007, and my university contract, good till 02/2011. She seemed happy.

I just wanna know what happens next and how do I know when it happens?

Singapore is a breeze, as long as one of you wants a three week vacation in Singapore. My wife Van stayed for 17 days in Singapore as required, filed for marriage online, and got a date for soleminisation. We came back 3 months later (it may only take a month for some). My folks were there, and Van had her sister (who lives there) and mother in tow. We went down to the Registery of Marriage. They looked at all the passports and had us wait. When my name was called we all went in. Van and I did our vows and exchanged our rings. We both singed on the dotted line, as did my father and her sister as witnesses to the event. Then Van and I kissed, and that was pretty much it. No fuss, no mess.

Edited March 31, 2009 by konton

[payxibka 10,045]

Has anyone had experience with the USCIS field office in HCMC? I'm a little confused about what happened. I have lived in HCMC for over two years. I got married Friday in Singapore. My wife and I just dropped off the I-130 and documentation on Monday. The girl behind the counter told me I would not get notification other than an approval or denial by mail. I got the impression from reading this forum I would have a NOA1 which would give me a case number and allow me to track it online. All I have right now is a receipt from the US Consulate when I paid my fees for the I-130. Should I expect to get something in the mail soon, or should I be calling the field office once a week to see what's going on? Any help would be appreciated!

J_

tracking is for US service center filed cases only... not from I-130's filed abroad.

[Teacher Mark 53]

I just wanna know what happens next and how do I know when it happens?

Hopefully someone can shed more light on the process for you. I can't recall anyone within the past 1.5 years doing it that way. If it were me I'd be calling once a week though. Please let us know what happens.

[Melrose Plant 1]

Van and I did our vows and exchanged our rings. We both singed on the dotted line, as did my father and her sister as witnesses to the event. Then Van and I kissed, and that was pretty much it. No fuss, no mess.

They have vows in Singapore?

[konton 0]

Yes, but the time of the ceremony and vows is very short. Maybe 5 minutes. I plan to put the video footage up as soon as I have a chance.