Family in the USA

[WeatherEmperor 21]

Okay I understand. Are you or did you include a list of relatives in your file? I understand that Linh has distant relatives but no communication. My case my be somewhat similar to yours. Thu tells me that it is possible that some very distant relatives are in the US but she says it may be unlikely.

<CARRICK>

Remember that each case/couple is unique. Draw on the similarities of others to guide your preparation.

Like Thu, Linh has a couple of distant relatives here in the US that no one really communicated with. So that wasn't an issue for us as they are in CA and we are in MA.

[Anh map 2,098]

Okay I understand. Are you or did you include a list of relatives in your file? I understand that Linh has distant relatives but no communication. My case my be somewhat similar to yours. Thu tells me that it is possible that some very distant relatives are in the US but she says it may be unlikely.

<CARRICK>

Remember that each case/couple is unique. Draw on the similarities of others to guide your preparation.

Like Thu, Linh has a couple of distant relatives here in the US that no one really communicated with. So that wasn't an issue for us as they are in CA and we are in MA.

From what I have seen here in the past year the list of family members is most often asked for when family members have introduced a couple and/or the intending immigrant has family in the same area as the USC. We did not submit any list. If there are people here that she or her family does not communicate with I would not bring it up.

[lindal24 1]

My husband and I were not introduced by anyone and when we got the blue slip, they requested from the beneficiary a list of relatives in the US. Reading from here, I told him to have it ready just in case. When he saw that it was one of the things being requested, he tried to submit it and they wouldn't accept it.

[BinhJerome 14]

My husband and I were not introduced by anyone and when we got the blue slip, they requested from the beneficiary a list of relatives in the US. Reading from here, I told him to have it ready just in case. When he saw that it was one of the things being requested, he tried to submit it and they wouldn't accept it.

The same thing happened with Binh and I, we were not introduced by any family members, and she told the CO how we met on Sigaondarlings.com and we got a blue slip and in the blue slip it asked about family members living in the USA, this is why I would suggest putting this with the file you submit with the K! visa and have it notarized in Vietnam and make sure you get 2 identical copies one for the k1 packet, and the other to save for the interview. It wont hurt by any means to get it done before you file, and you are already planning on waiting as it is. But your case is your case, I am sure there are many people that have relatives, close ones at that living in the USA and they never were asked to prove their residence. Make your own choice this way you are comfortable with the outcome. Jerome and Binh

[WeatherEmperor 21]

I have some questions about this:

1) Thu has no immediate family that lives in Florida (where I live) much less the US. There is a chance that a very distant relative may have migrated to the US in the 1960's but this appears very unlikely. Her family in VN has no communication with possible family in the US. Thu and I were not introduced to each other by any family. Because of that, do I just write "NO FAMILY" on the list?

2) Can I type and print this list, then have Thu put her signature on it and notarize it in VN?

3) Can somebody show me where I can find an example so I can study it and prepare my own?

Thanks,

<CARRICK>

[luckytxn 2,265]

Just put in no relatives are known in the U.S. and if they mention it at the interview say there are no relatives and stick to it. It is good to look at all sides and be prepared but it seems like there are other things that are more pressing you need to be more prepared for.

[BinhJerome 14]

Just put in no relatives are known in the U.S. and if they mention it at the interview say there are no relatives and stick to it. It is good to look at all sides and be prepared but it seems like there are other things that are more pressing you need to be more prepared for.

Just like he said, and I would take it one step further and have the paper notarized in VN, this way it appears more legit. Do you NEED to do this, no, but if it is only a few bucks and you can rest better in my book it is worth it. I would do it something like this

I ________________ do not have any known relatives living in the United States of America at this time or at any time to my knowledge.

Signed ___________________ date _________________ Notarized by _____________________

I would also maybe have her mother do something similar but state that she is the mother of your Fiancée and she does not know of any relatives currently living in the united states, or that have ever went to and came back from the united states.

Jerome

[WeatherEmperor 21]

Awesome. Thank you jerome and luckytxn. You guys have answered my questions. I will try to get this notarized in VN and have a certified copy submitted with my I-129F petition. Great advice guys. Thanks much!

<CARRICK>

[BinhJerome 14]

Awesome. Thank you jerome and luckytxn. You guys have answered my questions. I will try to get this notarized in VN and have a certified copy submitted with my I-129F petition. Great advice guys. Thanks much!

<CARRICK>

Not a problem, if I can help I will try. Good luck along the way with your journey, when you get them made, make sure to get 2 that are notorized, have her keep one for the interview and submit the other if you are wanting to submit when you file.

Jerome

[Anh map 2,098]

Just put in no relatives are known in the U.S. and if they mention it at the interview say there are no relatives and stick to it. It is good to look at all sides and be prepared but it seems like there are other things that are more pressing you need to be more prepared for.

Based on what you've told us just complete as luckytxn suggests.

Clean and simple.