Visa Approved!

[chinese_mutt 11]

thanks everyone.

Great news, courier service sent me a text this afternoon. They said they received my documents from the US Embassy and I checked the tracking number, it is out for delivery already!! Whoo hoo!! Praise the Lord! That was really fast!

[Mohan bahadur 3]

Congrats!!

[Dean Cain 0]

thanks everyone.

Great news, courier service sent me a text this afternoon. They said they received my documents from the US Embassy and I checked the tracking number, it is out for delivery already!! Whoo hoo!! Praise the Lord! That was really fast!

Time to book your flight!

[abbielovesjeremy 5]

congratulations tngirl!

i have been just lurking here but i wanted to let you know both my hubby and i are happy for you. we just started our CR1 journey and we hope that our ride will be as smooth as yours have been.

again congrats! you will be with your hubby soon.

God bless.

abbie and jeremy

Edited August 12, 2009 by abbielovesjeremy

[qqquaker 0]

Congrats Tngirl21809 !!!

How both of you can come for the interview, I though they only interview the petionner only.

Thanks

[chinese_mutt 11]

Thanks everyone... we got my passport/visa yesterday (aug 12th), two days after the interview.

We will be leaving Manila on the 26th.

Be safe everyone and hope for the best!

[abbielovesjeremy 5]

wow. you had a very smooth ride tngirl. i am happy to hear that not all are experiencing a hard time. i wish mine will be like yours *sigh*

be blessed tngirl and have a safe trip to your hubby. *wave*

[tnguy21809 0]

Congrats Tngirl21809 !!!

How both of you can come for the interview, I though they only interview the petionner only.

Thanks

Yes, they only interview the petitioner. I am not sure how Vietnam does things but in Manila the USC is allowed in the embassy but not in the interview room. We had a short relationship with only one in person meeting and married on the first visit. My second visit was for the interview and I carried the 16 pounds of chat logs, emails, and phone records to the pre screener's window and the Interviewer's room so that they would both see me and know I was there.

We were told by vj'ers that 16 pounds was way too much and that was overkill. Even though our relationship was shorter than most we wanted to impress upon them that we had 10 plus hours a day of talking and Emailing. The pre screener had an attitude when we went in and was asking all sorts of questions about length of relationship, how many times I was here, etc. When she asked for emails and stuff and Ivy set that HUGE stack of papers on the counter and told her that was only 3weeks of chat there was more the pre screener lost her smart #### attitude and became real nice and said she only wanted a few of the phone records.

So,.... It is my opinion that with the huge stack of papers and me being there definitely made a difference for our short relationship. For those who don't know, we met on okcupid.com on September 14th 2008, I flew to Manila on January 25th 2009, we married on February 18th 2009, I left on February 23th 2009, I filed on March 6th 2009 and we got her visa on August 12th 2 days after the interview.

[abbielovesjeremy 5]

For those who don't know, we met on okcupid.com on September 14th 2008...

oh hey! me and my hubby too we were taking all those silly quizzes there, they are fun!

[qqquaker 0]

Great !!!

Thank you for sharing !!!

Congrats Tngirl21809 !!!

How both of you can come for the interview, I though they only interview the petionner only.

Thanks

Yes, they only interview the petitioner. I am not sure how Vietnam does things but in Manila the USC is allowed in the embassy but not in the interview room. We had a short relationship with only one in person meeting and married on the first visit. My second visit was for the interview and I carried the 16 pounds of chat logs, emails, and phone records to the pre screener's window and the Interviewer's room so that they would both see me and know I was there.

We were told by vj'ers that 16 pounds was way too much and that was overkill. Even though our relationship was shorter than most we wanted to impress upon them that we had 10 plus hours a day of talking and Emailing. The pre screener had an attitude when we went in and was asking all sorts of questions about length of relationship, how many times I was here, etc. When she asked for emails and stuff and Ivy set that HUGE stack of papers on the counter and told her that was only 3weeks of chat there was more the pre screener lost her smart #### attitude and became real nice and said she only wanted a few of the phone records.

So,.... It is my opinion that with the huge stack of papers and me being there definitely made a difference for our short relationship. For those who don't know, we met on okcupid.com on September 14th 2008, I flew to Manila on January 25th 2009, we married on February 18th 2009, I left on February 23th 2009, I filed on March 6th 2009 and we got her visa on August 12th 2 days after the interview.

[carlish 1]

Congrats Tngirl21809 !!!

How both of you can come for the interview, I though they only interview the petionner only.

Thanks

Yes, they only interview the petitioner. I am not sure how Vietnam does things but in Manila the USC is allowed in the embassy but not in the interview room. We had a short relationship with only one in person meeting and married on the first visit. My second visit was for the interview and I carried the 16 pounds of chat logs, emails, and phone records to the pre screener's window and the Interviewer's room so that they would both see me and know I was there.

We were told by vj'ers that 16 pounds was way too much and that was overkill. Even though our relationship was shorter than most we wanted to impress upon them that we had 10 plus hours a day of talking and Emailing. The pre screener had an attitude when we went in and was asking all sorts of questions about length of relationship, how many times I was here, etc. When she asked for emails and stuff and Ivy set that HUGE stack of papers on the counter and told her that was only 3weeks of chat there was more the pre screener lost her smart #### attitude and became real nice and said she only wanted a few of the phone records.

So,.... It is my opinion that with the huge stack of papers and me being there definitely made a difference for our short relationship. For those who don't know, we met on okcupid.com on September 14th 2008, I flew to Manila on January 25th 2009, we married on February 18th 2009, I left on February 23th 2009, I filed on March 6th 2009 and we got her visa on August 12th 2 days after the interview.

Congratulations!! I'm sure it's such a huge relief that part of the journey is over!

I was also with my hubby when he was interview last June 8. The prescreener and the consulate were both really nice and friendly. I was allowed to come in with him to the interview room. As a matter of fact, I was also sworn in and was asked questions by both the prescreener and consulate. The questions were pretty simple and basic. The interviews with the prescreener and the consulate lasted less than 10 minutes combined. It definitely helped that I was with my hubby as they didn't ask for any evidence etc. The prescreener just asked if we had photos together just in case the consulate would have asked for them (which he didn't).

Anyway, goodluck on your POE. Another chapter of your journey together is about to start. The best is yet to come.

[tnguy21809 0]

Congrats Tngirl21809 !!!

How both of you can come for the interview, I though they only interview the petionner only.

Thanks

Yes, they only interview the petitioner. I am not sure how Vietnam does things but in Manila the USC is allowed in the embassy but not in the interview room. We had a short relationship with only one in person meeting and married on the first visit. My second visit was for the interview and I carried the 16 pounds of chat logs, emails, and phone records to the pre screener's window and the Interviewer's room so that they would both see me and know I was there.

We were told by vj'ers that 16 pounds was way too much and that was overkill. Even though our relationship was shorter than most we wanted to impress upon them that we had 10 plus hours a day of talking and Emailing. The pre screener had an attitude when we went in and was asking all sorts of questions about length of relationship, how many times I was here, etc. When she asked for emails and stuff and Ivy set that HUGE stack of papers on the counter and told her that was only 3weeks of chat there was more the pre screener lost her smart #### attitude and became real nice and said she only wanted a few of the phone records.

So,.... It is my opinion that with the huge stack of papers and me being there definitely made a difference for our short relationship. For those who don't know, we met on okcupid.com on September 14th 2008, I flew to Manila on January 25th 2009, we married on February 18th 2009, I left on February 23th 2009, I filed on March 6th 2009 and we got her visa on August 12th 2 days after the interview.

MY BAD!!!!!!!! It took my wife to correct me (2 DAYS LATE!!!!) that they don't interview the petitioner but the BENIFICERARY!!! Sorry I am just soo excited to be bringing her home!

[xylide 2]

CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!!!

[Jamaican JNR 2]

We got approved today!! My husband and I would like to thank everyone who helped us along the way.

We got to the embassy around 7AM, we got our number around 8:45am. (Interview schedule was 8:30am).

I was pre-screened first. Questions asked were: (1) Name of Petitioner; (2) Work; (3) Where we met; (4) His first visit; (5) Date of Marriage; (6) His Previous Marriage - what happened to it; (7) His kids - age & if they were living with dad or not; (8)asked for our pics, emails, chat logs, remittances - I took out all 16 pounds worth of it. She was shocked. She took only a few of them. (9) Commented about our marriage being done during our first meeting. I was asked to sign the Part 2 of DS230. And they took my Marriage Index (CEMAR); Marriage Certificate; and Birth Certificate.* Then I was asked to sit down.

A few minutes later, I was called for finger scanning.

After that, I sat for like 2 minutes and our number was up for final interview.

Consul was nice, noticed his name was Thomas V. and he was young, husband came in and I said "oh, he's my husband." Then hubby took out 16 pounds worth of proof of bonafide relationship and placed it on the desk. He was asked to wait outside and was told that it was going to be brief interview.

I swore to tell the truth, the questions he asked were (1) Date of Marriage; (2) His work; (3) If I have been outside the country and for how long.

He kept on typing on his computer and not really looking at me that much. He scanned all our documents that was frowarded to them from NVC... I-864, DS230, and the proofs of bonafide relationship. I noticed that on our DS230 Form... right in front there was a big stamp from NVC that says "VISA APPROVED". He also got out his stamp and put a seal on it. He told me, your visa is approved! I said thank you. I asked if we could pick up the visa, he said they only do that for emergencies and they don't see the urgency for me to get it asap. But he asked me to confirm at the releasing counter. He said it will be delived within the week or early next week.

Went to releasing counter, the girl gave me a pink slip. And I asked for pick up, she said "only for emergencies".

Paid for the courier service. Went home.

Congrats

[Mountain Climber 186]

Congrats!!!!

Edited August 18, 2009 by Mountain Climber