HCMC Interview roll call

[ScottThuy 140]

The lady at Cho Ray told Thuy that if you come back day after day they are required to take you... if it is possible try to get all of the vaccinations done before she comes here.. it will save some agrivation in the long run...

[Anh bob 0]

Well, today, October 18, my wife finally received the OF-194, but it wasn't good. Almost a year since her interview and they were anable to issue a visa.They stated 5 points.

They say she didn't say my son's name correct, but when she had the interview they asked her to spell his name and she did. Maybe they didn't hear her clear.

My wife doesn't know about my hometown.She couldn't describe the city. But she did say about a landmark near my hometown.

They say she told them I lived in only one house my entire life, but she told them I lived in my hometown my entire life. She knew I bought a new house back in 2008.

They say we don't have a common language. I can't speak VN, but she speaks english with me.

Thy say we became engaged before meeting in person. After many months of webcam conversations, I asked her if she was ready to get married. After we met in person, we had an engagement ceremony.

So they say the case is closed, and its dated Oct. 8

What can we do now? Anyone know how long things will take?

[Kevin and 10]

Well, today, October 18, my wife finally received the OF-194, but it wasn't good. Almost a year since her interview and they were anable to issue a visa.They stated 5 points.

They say she didn't say my son's name correct, but when she had the interview they asked her to spell his name and she did. Maybe they didn't hear her clear.

My wife doesn't know about my hometown.She couldn't describe the city. But she did say about a landmark near my hometown.

They say she told them I lived in only one house my entire life, but she told them I lived in my hometown my entire life. She knew I bought a new house back in 2008.

They say we don't have a common language. I can't speak VN, but she speaks english with me.

Thy say we became engaged before meeting in person. After many months of webcam conversations, I asked her if she was ready to get married. After we met in person, we had an engagement ceremony.

So they say the case is closed, and its dated Oct. 8

What can we do now? Anyone know how long things will take?

You're going to get a NOID and you have to file a rebuttal for it. Failure to file a rebuttal will place a stigma on you and SO for fraud.

Start making your file for the rebuttal challenging every thing the CO had issue with.

[Frank and Duyen 0]

Well, today, October 18, my wife finally received the OF-194, but it wasn't good. Almost a year since her interview and they were anable to issue a visa.They stated 5 points.

They say she didn't say my son's name correct, but when she had the interview they asked her to spell his name and she did. Maybe they didn't hear her clear.

My wife doesn't know about my hometown.She couldn't describe the city. But she did say about a landmark near my hometown.

They say she told them I lived in only one house my entire life, but she told them I lived in my hometown my entire life. She knew I bought a new house back in 2008.

They say we don't have a common language. I can't speak VN, but she speaks english with me.

Thy say we became engaged before meeting in person. After many months of webcam conversations, I asked her if she was ready to get married. After we met in person, we had an engagement ceremony.

So they say the case is closed, and its dated Oct. 8

What can we do now? Anyone know how long things will take?

Bob that seriously sucks. Check out Huong and Phuongs posts, they got a denail and are in the process of a rebuttal. How many times have you been back to visit her?

Frank

[ScottThuy 140]

Well, today, October 18, my wife finally received the OF-194, but it wasn't good. Almost a year since her interview and they were anable to issue a visa.They stated 5 points.

They say she didn't say my son's name correct, but when she had the interview they asked her to spell his name and she did. Maybe they didn't hear her clear.

My wife doesn't know about my hometown.She couldn't describe the city. But she did say about a landmark near my hometown.

They say she told them I lived in only one house my entire life, but she told them I lived in my hometown my entire life. She knew I bought a new house back in 2008.

They say we don't have a common language. I can't speak VN, but she speaks english with me.

Thy say we became engaged before meeting in person. After many months of webcam conversations, I asked her if she was ready to get married. After we met in person, we had an engagement ceremony.

So they say the case is closed, and its dated Oct. 8

What can we do now? Anyone know how long things will take?

look at Huongs case.. they had something similar happen.. they are back at the consulate stage again now... It may not be the results you wanted, but at least you have some control of what happens now... Get everything together for when the letter comes... thoroughly address everything they had an issue with...

[Anh bob 0]

Any one know how long before we receive the NOID?

[BinhJerome 14]

Any one know how long before we receive the NOID?

You will NOT get a NOID UNLESS you file again, and even then you might not get a NOID. A NOID is a Notice of intent to deny. If you hurry and refile you could possibly get a NOID, like Frank did, and at that time they had Mark Ellis handle it and they got sent through, and they are having their interview on the 2nd of November. But this is about 1 year after their denial that this is happening, maybe a bit longer. Good luck, and before you refile, wait to see if you really get a chance to do a rebuttal do it, if not make sure you can confront each and EVERY reason they gave for a denial, because if they do issue a NOID you will have to fight it or risk getting a p6 fraud marker attached to your file meaning it will be all but impossible to ever get her to the states. Good luck, and hang in there!

Jerome and Binh

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

You will NOT get a NOID UNLESS you file again, and even then you might not get a NOID. A NOID is a Notice of intent to deny. If you hurry and refile you could possibly get a NOID, like Frank did, and at that time they had Mark Ellis handle it and they got sent through, and they are having their interview on the 2nd of November. But this is about 1 year after their denial that this is happening, maybe a bit longer. Good luck, and before you refile, wait to see if you really get a chance to do a rebuttal do it, if not make sure you can confront each and EVERY reason they gave for a denial, because if they do issue a NOID you will have to fight it or risk getting a p6 fraud marker attached to your file meaning it will be all but impossible to ever get her to the states. Good luck, and hang in there!

Jerome and Binh

Frank and H&P had petitions go through CSC. Bob went through VSC. I haven't heard anything lately about VSC using the same tactic as CSC, and sending a NOID on the second petition. As far as I know, VSC are still readjudicating returned petitions. If you've heard anything different please let me know.

Anyway, if VSC readjudicates the returned petition then they'll either reaffirm it or send a NOID. This could take anywhere from a couple of months to a year or more. If they do what CSC has been doing then they'll send a letter saying they're not going to readjudicate the petition because it's expired, and then send a NOID when they file a second petition.

However it happens, since either route could end up with him receiving a NOID, and since he'll have a limited amount of time to respond to it, it wouldn't be a bad idea to begin preparing a response now.

[Huong and Phung 0]

Any one know how long before we receive the NOID?

Starting from the day that we received a letter stating that our petition got returned to uscis for further action, I believe it's around 6months for me to get a NOIR. After receiving that letter, we have around 23 days to turn in our Rebuttal. During this time, I contact my congressman for help and get them to be familiar with me. Told them about our situation and ask them to do a regularly check on your petition. They call NVC/USCIS once every week to check on immigration stuff. I was in Vietnam when I receive my NOIR. During that 6 months, I told my wife to go see MARC ELLIS. He's a well known lawyer here on VJ. We gave him most of our stuff so they can get a file going for me. When I got there, we went in and see him along with some more evidences. There were 2 backpack full of stuff. Make sure you keep all of your post office stamps vietnam and u.s. After getting the NOIR and hearing from them takes about 3 more months so all together is around 9-10 months to get to where we are. Right now, NVC forward our case back to the consulate in HCMC. We're waiting for package 4 I guess cuz she might have to do the vaccination and police report, etc. What ever they want I guess.

It's a tough road to go on and don't feel like you're going by yourself. Keep it up man. Dont be discourage. Your better half might feel worse than you so try to comfort her a little. You know how it is when you fail something. From the date that we got the denial to now is around 1 year. We've seen each other 3 more times since then. Now I total of 5 trips added into our legit relationship, maybe we get a better chance this time.

Contact me if you want more information.

Good luck and stand tall man. I remember breaking a tear when I hear we got "Denied". We keep on going and we will get there.

Look below, that's how long we've been married and we're still 8429 miles away from each other.

Edited October 22, 2010 by Huong and Phung

[ViQuoc 0]

Pink! Pink! Pink!

Yaaaaaaaaahooooooooooooooooo !!!!!

I was sleeping and my wife call me at 4 o'clock in the morning and said she got Pink! Now am so happy can't go back to sleep, so I got on here to share it with every1!

*well she went in today to turn in the medical and police report at window B 1-2pm. When she turn it in the lady at the window said wait so she waited for 45min. 45min later the lady call her and give her the Pink slip woohooo.

[BinhJerome 14]

Pink! Pink! Pink!

Yaaaaaaaaahooooooooooooooooo !!!!!

I was sleeping and my wife call me at 4 o'clock in the morning and said she got Pink! Now am so happy can't go back to sleep, so I got on here to share it with every1!

*well she went in today to turn in the medical and police report at window B 1-2pm. When she turn it in the lady at the window said wait so she waited for 45min. 45min later the lady call her and give her the Pink slip woohooo.

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

[luckytxn 2,265]

Pink! Pink! Pink!

Yaaaaaaaaahooooooooooooooooo !!!!!

I was sleeping and my wife call me at 4 o'clock in the morning and said she got Pink! Now am so happy can't go back to sleep, so I got on here to share it with every1!

*well she went in today to turn in the medical and police report at window B 1-2pm. When she turn it in the lady at the window said wait so she waited for 45min. 45min later the lady call her and give her the Pink slip woohooo.

Many congrats and God bless.

Will drink a beer as a toast in y'alls memory later. Most awesome.

[Kevin and 10]

Pink! Pink! Pink!

Yaaaaaaaaahooooooooooooooooo !!!!!

I was sleeping and my wife call me at 4 o'clock in the morning and said she got Pink! Now am so happy can't go back to sleep, so I got on here to share it with every1!

*well she went in today to turn in the medical and police report at window B 1-2pm. When she turn it in the lady at the window said wait so she waited for 45min. 45min later the lady call her and give her the Pink slip woohooo.

Sweet! Congratulations!!

[ScottThuy 140]

Great news ViQuoc!! Did they ask her any questions when she dropped off the docs?

[ScottThuy 140]

Frank,

I have to wonder ####### with your case.. Marc Ellis told me they have 1 year from the interview date to issue the visa.. in other words.. the visa application which she started the day of the interview is only valid for 1 year and after that a new application/docs were required... her interview was over a year ago now so I wonder what they sre doing about the 1 year limit...