HCMC Interview roll call

[BinhJerome 14]

I'm just worried that we might got denied and they haven't inform us. Thats what making me go nuts. I want to come back before they make any decision and submit more evidence...If we got denied it better be a really good reason. I can't imagine what the reason would be...It's giving me the chills. Everyone after me has gotten a decision, but not us yet....That's what's really driving me crazy.

Call Department fo State and ask the status of the case.. 202-663-1225.. they will know if the consuate has decided yet...

thanks scott, i just called them, wow i was so nervous asking for case status, i'm still shaking...my case is still under review they haven't gotten a decision yet...wheewwwwwwwww glad we still have hope..

Not trying to keep you down, when I went in, they told me that they HAD not even looked at it since resubmission, then all at once we got denied and they said I had only made one trip. I think it was already denied while I was there, and they just did not want to tell be because they knew with me there it would be hard to argue their bs. I HOPE what they say to you is true, and hopefully if they are not telling the truth or the person you talked to did not really "LOOK" into it and it is sitting there approved waiting for someone to sign off and send the notice out. There are hundreds of positives if you just called and they said nothing new, just be ready if something changes over night, they might have been telling me the truth, and me going there made them think "Ohh sht" he is almost past his 90 days we better get on it, and then decide to make the wrong decision and deny us. Good luck. Jerome

[lindal24 1]

VJ Members currently in AP at HCMC:

• Vi&Art__________________8/5/2009 K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline
• ToanTien________________8/20/2009 CR1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline
• Frank And Duyen (effjaye)___10/20/2009 CR1 Visa - First Blue RFE: Timeline

VJ Members who made it out of AP & results:

• Ituan __________________8/10/2009 - 09/15/2009 - 36 days in AP - Denied

  K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline

• Lindal24 ________________7/8/2009 - 10/7/2009 - 91 days in AP - APPROVED

  CR1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & List of Relatives

• FrednDaoHoney__________1/17/2009 - 10/15/2009 - 271 days in AP - APPROVED
• JohnCali9 _______________8/6/2009 - 10/21/2009 - 76 days in AP - APPROVED

  K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Ex-wife's situation & Timeline

• MichaelAndKha___________8/15/2009 - 10/21/2009 - 67 days in AP - Denied

  K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Timeline

  Reasons for Denial: 1.Inconsistent photos, 2.No engagement ceremony, 3.Lack of marriage ceremony details

• Andy (not a VJ member)____8/17/2009 - 10/23/2009 - 67 days in AP - Denied

  K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline

• Minh&Nhan (not a VJ member)__09/07/2009 - 10/23/2009 - 46 days in AP - APPROVED
• Huong and Phung _________9/8/2009 - 10/27/2009 - 49 days in AP - Denied

  CR1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline

• JeromeBinh______________8/20/2009 - 10/28/2009 - 69 days in AP - Denied

  K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Ex-wife's situation, Timeline & List of Relatives

  Reasons for Denial: 1.Inconsistent Photos, 2.Communiciation not credible, 3.One visit, 4.Small engagement, 5.Engagement shortly after meeting, 6.B has 3 relatives in US, but only listed 2; P lived close to B's relatives, 7.Lack of marriage ceremony details

• Ly Trinh _________________8/21/2009 - 10/28/2009 - 68 days in AP - Denied (?)

  CR1 Visa - First blue RFE: Timeline

Please add yourself if you are currently in Administrative Processing "AP" (aka the 2nd blue slip).

LindaL24 has a copy of the Blue AP slip, Pink Approval Slip, and US Visa issued by HCMC Consulate under "My Photos"

[toantien 0]

I'm just worried that we might got denied and they haven't inform us. Thats what making me go nuts. I want to come back before they make any decision and submit more evidence...If we got denied it better be a really good reason. I can't imagine what the reason would be...It's giving me the chills. Everyone after me has gotten a decision, but not us yet....That's what's really driving me crazy.

Call Department fo State and ask the status of the case.. 202-663-1225.. they will know if the consuate has decided yet...

thanks scott, i just called them, wow i was so nervous asking for case status, i'm still shaking...my case is still under review they haven't gotten a decision yet...wheewwwwwwwww glad we still have hope..

Not trying to keep you down, when I went in, they told me that they HAD not even looked at it since resubmission, then all at once we got denied and they said I had only made one trip. I think it was already denied while I was there, and they just did not want to tell be because they knew with me there it would be hard to argue their bs. I HOPE what they say to you is true, and hopefully if they are not telling the truth or the person you talked to did not really "LOOK" into it and it is sitting there approved waiting for someone to sign off and send the notice out. There are hundreds of positives if you just called and they said nothing new, just be ready if something changes over night, they might have been telling me the truth, and me going there made them think "Ohh sht" he is almost past his 90 days we better get on it, and then decide to make the wrong decision and deny us. Good luck. Jerome

That would really sucks, if they treat everyone's case like that. I'm praying everyday and night. Its has only been over a month since my wife and i are together, it's been hard seems like a long time. I just can't imagine having to do a rebuttal and waiting again. Regardless i'm gonna keep my heads up and fight to the end. I really feel bad for all of those who just got denied, I keep on imagining how i would be if we got denied, and how my wife would be. Thanks all.

Toan

[BinhJerome 14]

I'm just worried that we might got denied and they haven't inform us. Thats what making me go nuts. I want to come back before they make any decision and submit more evidence...If we got denied it better be a really good reason. I can't imagine what the reason would be...It's giving me the chills. Everyone after me has gotten a decision, but not us yet....That's what's really driving me crazy.

Call Department fo State and ask the status of the case.. 202-663-1225.. they will know if the consuate has decided yet...

thanks scott, i just called them, wow i was so nervous asking for case status, i'm still shaking...my case is still under review they haven't gotten a decision yet...wheewwwwwwwww glad we still have hope..

Not trying to keep you down, when I went in, they told me that they HAD not even looked at it since resubmission, then all at once we got denied and they said I had only made one trip. I think it was already denied while I was there, and they just did not want to tell be because they knew with me there it would be hard to argue their bs. I HOPE what they say to you is true, and hopefully if they are not telling the truth or the person you talked to did not really "LOOK" into it and it is sitting there approved waiting for someone to sign off and send the notice out. There are hundreds of positives if you just called and they said nothing new, just be ready if something changes over night, they might have been telling me the truth, and me going there made them think "Ohh sht" he is almost past his 90 days we better get on it, and then decide to make the wrong decision and deny us. Good luck. Jerome

That would really sucks, if they treat everyone's case like that. I'm praying everyday and night. Its has only been over a month since my wife and i are together, it's been hard seems like a long time. I just can't imagine having to do a rebuttal and waiting again. Regardless i'm gonna keep my heads up and fight to the end. I really feel bad for all of those who just got denied, I keep on imagining how i would be if we got denied, and how my wife would be. Thanks all.

Toan

Thanks, I cant speak for the rest, but I know even with a denial my life is not over, i am still depressed, but that is expected. This just means instead of retirement, I will live in Vietnam that much sooner. The only real reason we wanted a visa for her was to get her citizenship was so that we could raise our children here, and give them a good education, then go back to Vietnam and retire there, but with citizenship she could come with me for visits to my family, and she really wanted to get to know my family. That sucks, but the real thing is we still know we will be together no matter what. Jerome

Edited October 30, 2009 by jeromebinh

[ScottThuy 140]

I'm just worried that we might got denied and they haven't inform us. Thats what making me go nuts. I want to come back before they make any decision and submit more evidence...If we got denied it better be a really good reason. I can't imagine what the reason would be...It's giving me the chills. Everyone after me has gotten a decision, but not us yet....That's what's really driving me crazy.

Call Department fo State and ask the status of the case.. 202-663-1225.. they will know if the consuate has decided yet...

thanks scott, i just called them, wow i was so nervous asking for case status, i'm still shaking...my case is still under review they haven't gotten a decision yet...wheewwwwwwwww glad we still have hope..

That means that there is nothing in the system yet.. a good sign... go over everything that you submitted, any possible red flags and if you can address them with additional evidence get it together ASAP.. take it with you when you go.. Ask to speak to the CO handling the case when you go and do same as John did... They will talk to you.. the woman at the window wil try to get you to go away... be persistent but not rude... emphasize that your family is seperated and you are there to help them understand the relationship and explain anything they may be unclear about...

you may need to talk to someone about the specifics of your case as they may see a red flag that you have missed...

[lindal24 1]

Scott is very correct. When you go to the window, they will give you your case status and try to tell you that there isn't anything else you can do. YOU must ask to speak to a CO, they will not offer that as an option to you...

[fred n Dao Honey 0]

Our Consulate experiences. Sorry this is so long I cut a lot of detail out. 268days of AP

First, I want to thank all of you again for being here sharing your experiences, advice and entertainment. For many of us this is a time of frustration. We don’t do this everyday of or lives.

I wanted to share my experiences with the consulate and why I did what I did. Dao asked me to wait until she was here to tell on VisaJourney but with the recent news I think now it is needed.

When Dao went for the interview January 6, 2009 we thought it would be a done deal. All of my paperwork was completed by an experienced immigration attorney. We had given all the information that we needed. My income is high. Dao is an independent mother that owns her own house. We both had proper divorce papers. A notarized letter from her Ex-spouse with his current address giving permission to allow their sons to immigrate to USA with Dao. We had a notarized statement of how we met and describing our ongoing relationship (timeline). We met in person 5 times before the interview. We had an engagement party about 7 months before the interview on my 4th visit.

On the interview day Dao was asked to speak vietnamese. We think this was a mistake. The translator may not have made a favorable translation. They did not keep any of the evidence presented. They gave Dao a blue paper that reads, “The Consulate General is unable to issue a visa to you because you have been found ineligible…..” “Section 221g of the Act prohibits the issuance of a visa to anyone that fails to provide documents Required in the connection of a visa application or …..” They ask for ex-spouse information about me. They ask for ex-spouse information about Dao. They ask for updated timeline. I am sure that this is not news to people on VJ. We have all read some of these words. But what does it really mean?

We hurried to get these documents together. I sent them to my lawyer for approval and Dao submitted them on January 20, 2009. We then received a white paper with some of the same words from the blue one and “Your case requires additional processing in our office……”

I contacted my Attorney and he said, “Be patient” About this time I started looking for answers online and found you guys. VisaJourney, a haven for those on this stupid government ride. I just read and comment from time to time. But mostly I started to read the information on the UCIS website, HCMC consulate website and on the papers we received.

After a few months of "canned" answers to emails and against my lawyers advice I decided to go back to the Consulate myself and bang on the window. I did not want our case sent back to the USA without a fight. I followed the rules and went on a Tuesday May 19 at 3:45. After getting about 20 minutes of BS I asked to speak to a supervisor. I told the supervisor (Consulate Chief ?) my concerns of sending our case back to the USA. I asked him to get out the file and lets see what we can do to solve any problem that may exist. He said, “ he can’t and won’t“. I then asked, “Can I at least see the file and all the notes“. He said, “no you cannot see the notes but you can remove or add any information that you provide“. I said, “ok then I want to add something about my trip here, I will come back tomorrow“. I returned the next day Wednesday May 20 at 3:45. I submitted my current plane ticket stubs and a photo of Dao and me on our engagement day with the date in the background. When I returned to the USA I sent an email and had my attorney inquire. I received a response about a week before my attorney did that acknowledged my visit to the consulate. The same canned response about cases in the order they are received. My attorney said the same thing, “Be Patient”.

I contacted attorney Marc Ellis in the middle of July to get another point of view. He interviewed Dao and Reviewed our case. He asked if my ex-spouse and I had any joint assets. He told me to do a self search. The search showed that my ex-spouse had never changed the name on utility bills or the house that I gave her into her name. I didn’t care before because this is the house my sons live in. After a few calls to the Ex she changed the utilities to her name. I asked my first attorney to allow Marc Ellis to join my case as Co-council. I wanted someone to help me push a little at the embassy. Attorneys don’t like to share cases. I then hired Marc Ellis and dumped the old attorney.

I met Marc Ellis in his office on September 29, Tuesday morning. We spent a while talking and he wrote a letter stating the concerns of my case to the Consulate. I went to the Consulate the next day Sept. 30 at 10am. I knew I could get into the American services area then I turned right into the Immigration section. I waited for the widow person that told me I have to come back at 1pm. I told her that I could not come back and would wait until she can get someone to take my information. I told her, “go in the back and tell them that there is a very angry American wanting to speak to a CO“. The CO (White woman, Shoulder length dark hair) Came to the window and told me I had to come back at 1pm to submit anything. I told her I did not come half-way around the world to be told to come back. You should take my Submission of new Council and new evidence. She told me she would take this time only. I left but, I had forgotten to give them the pictures and chat logs that they did not keep at the interview.

I went to the Consulate again that afternoon Wednesday about 4pm and asked to see a CO and submit more evidence. The CO was a young thin white man with short dark hair. There were 2 others behind him waiting for him to finish so they could leave work together. I talked to him a few minutes and asked about my case while submitting the photos. When he realized I wasn’t going to let him just close our conversation quickly he started to quote the canned answers we have all read. I gave him our pictures. I forgot to give him the 2 inch thick chat logs.

The next day I thought we would try something different. This time Dao would submit the chat log evidence. We arrived at 1pm and approached the guard with the white paper in hand. The guard said only one can go in. I told Dao to go in and try. I went to the outside window and made a request to go in. I was denied at first but insisted the VN woman contact a supervisor. After a few minutes I was given permission to go in but was told I could not talk to the person while waiting with Dao. Suddenly Dao appeared at my side. “All done”, she said. The woman at the outside window said, “See no need to go in“. I said, “I still want to go in“. Dao had given the white paper to the VN clerk with the chat logs. I wanted the white paper so Dao could go in again another day. We went inside to the first window. The clerk there told us we had to go back to the window that Dao had been to. We went to window 15. We stood at the window for about 10 minutes trying to get someone’s attention. Finally I had enough! I tapped on the window and then on the counter. They are solid and hard. Then I tapped on the pass tray at the bottom of the window it was hollow. I waited until someone walked in line with the window and banged on the tray about 5 times. I made everyone jump. I startled about 30 VN people in the waiting room. The people inside at the desks all looked up but none came to the window. Then a VN man came to the window. I apologized and informed him I wanted to speak to a supervisor. A few minutes later a man (supervisor, medium height and weight, gray blond hair) came to the window. I apologized for taking his busy time and started to explain that I wanted the white paper back and told him my strategy was to have Dao submit more evidence every week since the Consulate fails to give use information about the case. I explained, the file must not have enough information about us. He then apologized because he saw that our case had been a long time. He explained it was already a “priority” case and he would make it a “High priority” case. He told us more evidence is not needed and he promised something would happen next week. I told him my concern of having our case sent back for something that could easily be explained. HE told me they had not finished investigating. I asked what are they investigating and offered to help. he told me if he told me then it would not be an investigation.

About a week later Dao received a phone call to pick up a blue paper requesting updated medical (medicals expire at 6 months). When Dao returned with the Medicals they asked for the passports and the Pink paper was issued. The recent evidence that we submitted was returned. The pictures and chat logs that they did not need were out of order and obviously examined. Dao returned days later to pick up passports with visas for her and her sons.

I became aggressive because I figured we had nothing to loose. We have the burden of proof. The consulate must except the evidence. The consulate must consider all evidence presented. I think I was finally lucky talking to a supervisor and had someone look at our case that pushed it through.

In my opinion I think because Dao has 2 teenage sons they may have been looking harder for a fraud case than most. Add in my divorce and they have more to examine. I believe my visits to the Consulate showed them I cared enough to make extra effort. Even though I can be a pain I always kept my composure. I only hope they will be at my desk someday.

To Marc Ellis’s credit. He helped me find some things and answer some questions of concern. He wrote a letter to the consulate to help explain our case. He inspired me to take extra chances I would not have tried. He says it was all me but, I would not have tried so hard if I had not met him. I found him to be very knowledgeable about the visa process.

Just a few thing I didn’t know. K1 visa expires at 6 months. Even if you have one active you can apply again. Essentially you can try and try again with a new application. K-1 only. CR1 and K3 you have to appeal in the USA. Be aware of age limits for children. I had considered the CR1 and K3 but that would have held Dao’s oldest son out.

My biggest complaints is the Consulate keeps us in the dark and one persons "opinion" has too much weight. As long as we allow them to continue this secretive practice it will always be this way. Additional Processing? If they need more processing and they don’t take the evidence provided at the interview. How can they do more processing? Obviously they are trying to be spy type investigators to come up with their own conclusions. You or your fiance/spouse can submit more evidence at any time by certified mail or in person at the consulate. They must take it. They can extend the time of an application up to 90 days or more by rule to examine the evidence you supply. Use the tools they give you. They must submit a reason with a denial, don't let them have a reason.

Educate yourself. Read and listen to what they tell you. I honestly don’t know what they were looking for or trying to do. I will go to the consulate again and voice my concerns. One common thing I have noticed is some that have been successful in AP have gone to the consulate and did more than inquire. they did something to get a note in the file.

Good luck to all.

Fred

[Huong and Phung 0]

I'm just worried that we might got denied and they haven't inform us. Thats what making me go nuts. I want to come back before they make any decision and submit more evidence...If we got denied it better be a really good reason. I can't imagine what the reason would be...It's giving me the chills. Everyone after me has gotten a decision, but not us yet....That's what's really driving me crazy.

They didn't tell me or my wife anything about the final decision. I email them every week and today my wife received all of the evidence back already. I guess it's being done awhile back but some how they all of the documents are back at the house.

Good luck man. I'm coming back to see my wife on the 1st of January along with my parents.

Thanks phung, hey how did you exactly found out? did you call the department of State? Or did your congressman called you? I called the number scott gave, but don't know if they are up to date.

my U.S REPresentative contact them by email I think. Took them around 1 week to reply. This is Huong, Phung is my wife.

[Anh map 2,098]

The immigration attorneys that helped another VJ'er in his very tough case (Ecuador) are: Foster & Quan -- http://www.fosterquan.com They are in Houston I think. The firm is very prompt in responding via email.

[toantien 0]

Thanks scott, lindal, huong(my bad for the mistake ), john, jerome, and all the vjers....I will go to the consulate and be their pest until they give me what i want.

[ScottThuy 140]

Brother, Dont forget that you must give them what they want before you get what you want... make sure you have given them everything available...

[lindal24 1]

And BE NICE!

[johncali9 6]

VJ Members currently in AP at HCMC:

• Vi&Art__________________8/5/2009 K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline
• ToanTien________________8/20/2009 CR1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline
• Frank And Duyen (effjaye)___10/20/2009 CR1 Visa - First Blue RFE: Timeline

VJ Members who made it out of AP & results:

• Ituan __________________8/10/2009 - 09/15/2009 - 36 days in AP - Denied

  K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline

• Lindal24 ________________7/8/2009 - 10/7/2009 - 91 days in AP - APPROVED

  CR1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & List of Relatives

• FrednDaoHoney__________1/17/2009 - 10/15/2009 - 271 days in AP - APPROVED
• JohnCali9 _______________8/6/2009 - 10/21/2009 - 76 days in AP - APPROVED

  K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Ex-wife's situation & Timeline

• MichaelAndKha___________8/15/2009 - 10/21/2009 - 67 days in AP - Denied

  K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Timeline

  Reasons for Denial: 1.Inconsistent photos, 2.No engagement ceremony, 3.Lack of marriage ceremony details

• Andy (not a VJ member)____8/17/2009 - 10/23/2009 - 67 days in AP - Denied

  K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline

• Minh&Nhan (not a VJ member)__09/07/2009 - 10/23/2009 - 46 days in AP - APPROVED
• Huong and Phung _________9/8/2009 - 10/27/2009 - 49 days in AP - Denied

  CR1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline

• JeromeBinh______________8/20/2009 - 10/28/2009 - 69 days in AP - Denied

  K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Ex-wife's situation, Timeline & List of Relatives

  Reasons for Denial: 1.Inconsistent Photos, 2.Communiciation not credible, 3.One visit, 4.Small engagement, 5.Engagement shortly after meeting, 6.B has 3 relatives in US, but only listed 2; P lived close to B's relatives, 7.Lack of marriage ceremony details

• Ly Trinh _________________8/21/2009 - 10/28/2009 - 68 days in AP - Denied (?)

  CR1 Visa - First blue RFE: Timeline

Please add yourself if you are currently in Administrative Processing "AP" (aka the 2nd blue slip).

LindaL24 has a copy of the Blue AP slip, Pink Approval Slip, and US Visa issued by HCMC Consulate under "My Photos"

Hey Linda &scott

Good news for poeple been denied ,you guy know Ituan he have interview again on nov /11

I been saw him it working now

so anyone want my way please give me a call

johncali9

[ScottThuy 140]

VJ Members currently in AP at HCMC:

• Ituan __________________8/10/2009 - 09/15/2009 - 36 days in AP - Denied Additional interview granted for 11/11

  K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline

• Vi&Art__________________8/5/2009 K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline
• ToanTien________________8/20/2009 CR1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline
• Frank And Duyen (effjaye)___10/20/2009 CR1 Visa - First Blue RFE: Timeline

VJ Members who made it out of AP & results:

• Lindal24 ________________7/8/2009 - 10/7/2009 - 91 days in AP - APPROVED

  CR1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & List of Relatives

• FrednDaoHoney__________1/17/2009 - 10/15/2009 - 271 days in AP - APPROVED
• JohnCali9 _______________8/6/2009 - 10/21/2009 - 76 days in AP - APPROVED

  K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Ex-wife's situation & Timeline

• MichaelAndKha___________8/15/2009 - 10/21/2009 - 67 days in AP - Denied

  K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Timeline

  Reasons for Denial: 1.Inconsistent photos, 2.No engagement ceremony, 3.Lack of marriage ceremony details

• Andy (not a VJ member)____8/17/2009 - 10/23/2009 - 67 days in AP - Denied

  K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline

• Minh&Nhan (not a VJ member)__09/07/2009 - 10/23/2009 - 46 days in AP - APPROVED
• Huong and Phung _________9/8/2009 - 10/27/2009 - 49 days in AP - Denied

  CR1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline

• JeromeBinh______________8/20/2009 - 10/28/2009 - 69 days in AP - Denied

  K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Ex-wife's situation, Timeline & List of Relatives

  Reasons for Denial: 1.Inconsistent Photos, 2.Communiciation not credible, 3.One visit, 4.Small engagement, 5.Engagement shortly after meeting, 6.B has 3 relatives in US, but only listed 2; P lived close to B's relatives, 7.Lack of marriage ceremony details

• Ly Trinh _________________8/21/2009 - 10/28/2009 - 68 days in AP - Denied (?)

  CR1 Visa - First blue RFE: Timeline

Please add yourself if you are currently in Administrative Processing "AP" (aka the 2nd blue slip).

LindaL24 has a copy of the Blue AP slip, Pink Approval Slip, and US Visa issued by HCMC Consulate under "My Photos"

The news about Tuan is very promising.. For those others Jerome and Huong.. it gives hope that one can stop the case from being sent back and get an additional interview to resolve any of the issues that The CO has... Tuan is getting the additional interview that will involve both the petitioner and beneficiary... He explained that this is so important to him that he is willing to drop everything to fly around the world to address the problems in person with the CO.. They granted his request...

The fact that petitioners are going to the consulate and demanding to resolve the issues seems to be working... It seems that the case sits at the consulate for 30 days after the denial before they even think about sending it back.. This window could be what is needed to get another chance...

[Huong and Phung 0]

VJ Members currently in AP at HCMC:

• Ituan __________________8/10/2009 - 09/15/2009 - 36 days in AP - Denied Additional interview granted for 11/11

  K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline

• Vi&Art__________________8/5/2009 K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline
• ToanTien________________8/20/2009 CR1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline
• Frank And Duyen (effjaye)___10/20/2009 CR1 Visa - First Blue RFE: Timeline

VJ Members who made it out of AP & results:

• Lindal24 ________________7/8/2009 - 10/7/2009 - 91 days in AP - APPROVED

  CR1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & List of Relatives

• FrednDaoHoney__________1/17/2009 - 10/15/2009 - 271 days in AP - APPROVED
• JohnCali9 _______________8/6/2009 - 10/21/2009 - 76 days in AP - APPROVED

  K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Ex-wife's situation & Timeline

• MichaelAndKha___________8/15/2009 - 10/21/2009 - 67 days in AP - Denied

  K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Timeline

  Reasons for Denial: 1.Inconsistent photos, 2.No engagement ceremony, 3.Lack of marriage ceremony details

• Andy (not a VJ member)____8/17/2009 - 10/23/2009 - 67 days in AP - Denied

  K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline

• Minh&Nhan (not a VJ member)__09/07/2009 - 10/23/2009 - 46 days in AP - APPROVED
• Huong and Phung _________9/8/2009 - 10/27/2009 - 49 days in AP - Denied

  CR1 Visa - First blue RFE: Proof of Bona fide Relationship & Timeline

• JeromeBinh______________8/20/2009 - 10/28/2009 - 69 days in AP - Denied

  K1 Visa - First blue RFE: Ex-wife's situation, Timeline & List of Relatives

  Reasons for Denial: 1.Inconsistent Photos, 2.Communiciation not credible, 3.One visit, 4.Small engagement, 5.Engagement shortly after meeting, 6.B has 3 relatives in US, but only listed 2; P lived close to B's relatives, 7.Lack of marriage ceremony details

• Ly Trinh _________________8/21/2009 - 10/28/2009 - 68 days in AP - Denied (?)

  CR1 Visa - First blue RFE: Timeline

Please add yourself if you are currently in Administrative Processing "AP" (aka the 2nd blue slip).

LindaL24 has a copy of the Blue AP slip, Pink Approval Slip, and US Visa issued by HCMC Consulate under "My Photos"

The news about Tuan is very promising.. For those others Jerome and Huong.. it gives hope that one can stop the case from being sent back and get an additional interview to resolve any of the issues that The CO has... Tuan is getting the additional interview that will involve both the petitioner and beneficiary... He explained that this is so important to him that he is willing to drop everything to fly around the world to address the problems in person with the CO.. They granted his request...

The fact that petitioners are going to the consulate and demanding to resolve the issues seems to be working... It seems that the case sits at the consulate for 30 days after the denial before they even think about sending it back.. This window could be what is needed to get another chance...

What did he do? How did he do that? Common..... I want to know. Anyone know what he did?