Timeline needed for HCM Consulate Interview

[toddandhien 2]

NOTE: This information is directed ONLY at VJ'ers going through the HCM consulate in Vietnam.

Just thought I would share this information with everyone to reinforce the importance of preparing and bringing a detailed timeline to the interview in HCM.

Hien went yesterday for her medical at Cho Ray. She said that the place was packed with people, all doing the medical for a US Visa. The topic that was discussed the most with everyone was the timeline. Many women had family members who had been interviewed before and the Number 1 reason for people not being approved at the initial interview was failure to have a timeline or having a timeline that was not detailed. She was shocked at how many people that were there had never heard about the timeline requirement and how many knew about it but did not know what it was or how to prepare it.

This timeline is an absolute must at HCM. Petitioners, please be sure that you have this timeline prepared and notarized and provided for your spouse or fiance(e) to bring to the interview. If you read this and do not know how to do the timeline, please ask and we can help you. Do not skip this thinking that you can get away without it.

[kevinbui86 0]

NOTE: This information is directed ONLY at VJ'ers going through the HCM consulate in Vietnam.

Just thought I would share this information with everyone to reinforce the importance of preparing and bringing a detailed timeline to the interview in HCM.

Hien went yesterday for her medical at Cho Ray. She said that the place was packed with people, all doing the medical for a US Visa. The topic that was discussed the most with everyone was the timeline. Many women had family members who had been interviewed before and the Number 1 reason for people not being approved at the initial interview was failure to have a timeline or having a timeline that was not detailed. She was shocked at how many people that were there had never heard about the timeline requirement and how many knew about it but did not know what it was or how to prepare it.

This timeline is an absolute must at HCM. Petitioners, please be sure that you have this timeline prepared and notarized and provided for your spouse or fiance(e) to bring to the interview. If you read this and do not know how to do the timeline, please ask and we can help you. Do not skip this thinking that you can get away without it.

bro not to be rude or anything but you need to state that its for K-1 visas only. CR-1 visas are not require a timeline. getting a lot of us CR-1's confused

[toddandhien 2]

NOTE: This information is directed ONLY at VJ'ers going through the HCM consulate in Vietnam.

Just thought I would share this information with everyone to reinforce the importance of preparing and bringing a detailed timeline to the interview in HCM.

Hien went yesterday for her medical at Cho Ray. She said that the place was packed with people, all doing the medical for a US Visa. The topic that was discussed the most with everyone was the timeline. Many women had family members who had been interviewed before and the Number 1 reason for people not being approved at the initial interview was failure to have a timeline or having a timeline that was not detailed. She was shocked at how many people that were there had never heard about the timeline requirement and how many knew about it but did not know what it was or how to prepare it.

This timeline is an absolute must at HCM. Petitioners, please be sure that you have this timeline prepared and notarized and provided for your spouse or fiance(e) to bring to the interview. If you read this and do not know how to do the timeline, please ask and we can help you. Do not skip this thinking that you can get away without it.

bro not to be rude or anything but you need to state that its for K-1 visas only. CR-1 visas are not require a timeline. getting a lot of us CR-1's confused

OK, good to clarify. I was not aware of that. but no need to call everyone bro. That part is rude. thanks

[hniHnitsuJ 8]

NOTE: This information is directed ONLY at VJ'ers going through the HCM consulate in Vietnam.

Just thought I would share this information with everyone to reinforce the importance of preparing and bringing a detailed timeline to the interview in HCM.

Hien went yesterday for her medical at Cho Ray. She said that the place was packed with people, all doing the medical for a US Visa. The topic that was discussed the most with everyone was the timeline. Many women had family members who had been interviewed before and the Number 1 reason for people not being approved at the initial interview was failure to have a timeline or having a timeline that was not detailed. She was shocked at how many people that were there had never heard about the timeline requirement and how many knew about it but did not know what it was or how to prepare it.

This timeline is an absolute must at HCM. Petitioners, please be sure that you have this timeline prepared and notarized and provided for your spouse or fiance(e) to bring to the interview. If you read this and do not know how to do the timeline, please ask and we can help you. Do not skip this thinking that you can get away without it.

bro not to be rude or anything but you need to state that its for K-1 visas only. CR-1 visas are not require a timeline. getting a lot of us CR-1's confused

OK, good to clarify. I was not aware of that. but no need to call everyone bro. That part is rude. thanks

I am CR1, eventhough timeline is not required, won't hurt to write one up for your wife, and you never know if they do asked for it.

mine 2 cents.

[Huong and Phung 0]

I am CR1, eventhough timeline is not required, won't hurt to write one up for your wife, and you never know if they do asked for it.

mine 2 cents.

YEAH. That's what i thought too so i'm preparing one for my wife so she can keep it with her. Better safe than sorry.

[Dai. 7]

NOTE: This information is directed ONLY at VJ'ers going through the HCM consulate in Vietnam.

Just thought I would share this information with everyone to reinforce the importance of preparing and bringing a detailed timeline to the interview in HCM.

Hien went yesterday for her medical at Cho Ray. She said that the place was packed with people, all doing the medical for a US Visa. The topic that was discussed the most with everyone was the timeline. Many women had family members who had been interviewed before and the Number 1 reason for people not being approved at the initial interview was failure to have a timeline or having a timeline that was not detailed. She was shocked at how many people that were there had never heard about the timeline requirement and how many knew about it but did not know what it was or how to prepare it.

This timeline is an absolute must at HCM. Petitioners, please be sure that you have this timeline prepared and notarized and provided for your spouse or fiance(e) to bring to the interview. If you read this and do not know how to do the timeline, please ask and we can help you. Do not skip this thinking that you can get away without it.

bro not to be rude or anything but you need to state that its for K-1 visas only. CR-1 visas are not require a timeline. getting a lot of us CR-1's confused

OK, good to clarify. I was not aware of that. but no need to call everyone bro. That part is rude. thanks

Yes bro is not cool anymore, everyone knows we gotta call each other bra or broham. Just kidding.

[Huong and Phung 0]

lots of Asian countries elders dont like to be called "bro". It's sounds like we are disrespecting the elder. As far as the word "bro" goes, I think those who lives in America long enough will accept it no problem. But still, I wouldn't call someone "bro" when I don't know much about them. They could be a "sis".

[hniHnitsuJ 8]

lots of Asian countries elders dont like to be called "bro". It's sounds like we are disrespecting the elder. As far as the word "bro" goes, I think those who lives in America long enough will accept it no problem. But still, I wouldn't call someone "bro" when I don't know much about them. They could be a "sis".

Hey Huong and Phung. Are you sure they are sis. or 1/2 bro, and 1/2 sis.. hahahah.. j/k bro.. hihihih

[kevinbui86 0]

lots of Asian countries elders dont like to be called "bro". It's sounds like we are disrespecting the elder. As far as the word "bro" goes, I think those who lives in America long enough will accept it no problem. But still, I wouldn't call someone "bro" when I don't know much about them. They could be a "sis".

really guys? i dont know, i always call others "bro" because i respect them and think that they're older. i never knew that its disrespectful. anyways, sorry im not trying to offend anyone

[Melrose Plant 1]

Can't go wrong with "anh," nhe? "Bro" does sound a little bit familiar for someone you don't know, and to be quite frank, makes a person sound a little bit low class. I may get myself into trouble with that one, oh well.

Edited April 24, 2009 by Melrose Plant

[toddandhien 2]

In this regional forum, I would think anh would be fine if you need to use some descriptor because neither Americans nor Vietnamese could be offended by it. But in any public forum responses can be just directly stated without any salutation at all.

I guess bro is fine if two people know each other personally and want to have that bond between them. Not the case here. In addition, it makes one sound like they are 18. yes and maybe a little low class.

I am pretty sure that most folks in the US don't think it is respectful for younger people to call them bro. Actually quite the opposite.

[Huong and Phung 0]

In this regional forum, I would think anh would be fine if you need to use some descriptor because neither Americans nor Vietnamese could be offended by it. But in any public forum responses can be just directly stated without any salutation at all.

I guess bro is fine if two people know each other personally and want to have that bond between them. Not the case here. In addition, it makes one sound like they are 18. yes and maybe a little low class.

I am pretty sure that most folks in the US don't think it is respectful for younger people to call them bro. Actually quite the opposite.

I have no problem calling anyone "anh" as long as they're older than me. It's so hard on these forums though cuz u don't know if it's a "anh" or a "chi". It's so confusing. Let's just call people with their display name. hehehe

[ERIKandCHINH 0]

Wow, the message got lost on this one didn't it?

Thanks for starting the topic. I will got for my fiancee's interview at hte end of May. Can someone post their timeline? Delete any personal stuff. But an example of a "passed" timeline might be priceless.

Thanks,

Erik... aka Brother

[PeterFB 0]

The timeline I did was based on documenting every important event and having evidence to back it up. It was made up of two parts attached together. The first part was the actually timeline which also had a paragraph explaining that the timeline would have the evidence immediately following the timeline and the evidence was in the same order as the timeline. For example, I sent flowers and candy for Valentine's Day, the timeline listed it with a brief description, ie they delivered them while we were video chatting (really it did happen!) and included the online reciept and hightlighted photocopy of the credit card statement showing the charge. I felt doing it this way would give USCIS and HCMC Consulate the "short" version where they could see the developement of our relationship. Then they could refer to the evidence that followed to see there was third party verification of the timeline entry. If the timeline referred to an event that was only in the chat or email logs, it included the date of the chat or email log and a copy of the email or chat was included following the timeline.

Feb 14 Sent Thi flowers and candy for Valentine's Day via Saigon Flowers. They were delivered while we were video chatting.

Feb 15 Thi sent me an e card wishing me Happy Valentine's Day. She also told me her family all had some of the chocolate in our chat dated Feb 15.

I included all this in the original I-129f and expanded with everything that happened since the I-129f filing for the Interview at HCMC Consulate. Thi was one of the few who got a pink slip that day. In fact they didn't look at any of the additional evidence she brought, they looked at a few pictures, asked about 10 questions and gave her the pink!

I think it's most important to file the best possible I-129f, as complete as possible with a timeline, evidence of the relationship, etc. The one I filed weighed about 4lbs. The USCIS and the Consulate have the most time to look at your I-129f, not what you bring to the interview. It seems the outcome of the interview is mostly decided before the interview. Your fiance(e) answers are to verify what the Consulate believes to be true. If they think you have a real relationship, and her/his answers confirm that, you get the pink. IF they don't think you have a real relationship, and the answers aren't better than perfect to change their mind, you get the blue, white or green.

The good news if you have a real relationship, you will end up getting your visa, it may take longer than you want, but you'll get it.

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

Filed AOS 2009-1-2

NOA 1 2009-1-8

Peter Nguyen Brunner born 2009-1-12

Advance Parole recieved 2009-3-27

EAD recieved 2009-3-11

AOS Interview 2009-5-20

Edited April 26, 2009 by PeterFB

[BinhJerome 14]

NOTE: This information is directed ONLY at VJ'ers going through the HCM consulate in Vietnam.

Just thought I would share this information with everyone to reinforce the importance of preparing and bringing a detailed timeline to the interview in HCM.

Hien went yesterday for her medical at Cho Ray. She said that the place was packed with people, all doing the medical for a US Visa. The topic that was discussed the most with everyone was the timeline. Many women had family members who had been interviewed before and the Number 1 reason for people not being approved at the initial interview was failure to have a timeline or having a timeline that was not detailed. She was shocked at how many people that were there had never heard about the timeline requirement and how many knew about it but did not know what it was or how to prepare it.

This timeline is an absolute must at HCM. Petitioners, please be sure that you have this timeline prepared and notarized and provided for your spouse or fiance(e) to bring to the interview. If you read this and do not know how to do the timeline, please ask and we can help you. Do not skip this thinking that you can get away without it.

PLEASE SHOW HOW TO DO THE TIMELINE? URGENT PLS.