Timeline format

[Jimen & Kenly 0]

Hi,

I was advised to submit a timeline document along with the evidence of the relationship. I was wondering what kind of events are included in the timeline. I only visited my fiancee once. Thus, the timeline only consists of the following:

date met fiancee

date visited fiancee

date of engagement party

We basically just video chat the rest of the time. Do I include events that doesn't involve my fiancee?

Thanks in advance for any pointers...

--jc

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

You should post in the Vietnam sub-forum. The "timeline of relationship" is something specific to the consulate in HCMC. I presume a mod will be along to move this thread...

There are various opinions about how to format the timeline, but there are some specific questions that consulate wants answered. When they issue a blue sheet at the interview requesting a timeline it will say this:

PETITIONER: In a sworn, notarized statement, please provide a detailed chronology (timeline) of your relationship. Please explain clearly when and how you first met, how you were introduced and when you began corresponding with each other, when you felt your relationship became serious, date and circumstances of marriage proposal (location, time, place, situation, setting, etc...). Did spouse/fiance(e) propose in person or by phone? Where were you when s/he proposed (give exact location)? Did you accept immediately or ask for time to think about it? If s/he did not officially propose, when did you first discuss marriage? How many trips did you make to Vietnam to visit your spouse/fiance(e)? How many times have you seen him/her in total? How long did you stay each visit? Please give as many details as possible.

[ScottThuy 140]

moving to VN regional

[luckytxn 2,264]

We need to dig up the older thread where we had several timeline formats but I have to log off and get to bed. I will try to tomorrow find it and bump it when I get to Dallas.

[BurningFinger 5]

I prepared a Time Line for my wife just in case she needed it at the interview. It turns out that it was not needed. In any case, the format that used is the format that comes directly from the standard Blue Slip that the Consulate issues and goes like this:

"PETITIONER: In a sworn, notarized statement, please provide a detailed chronology (timeline) of your relationship. Please explain clearly when and how you first met, how you were introduced and when you began corresponding with each other, when you felt your relationship became serious, date and circumstances of marriage proposal (location, time, place, situation, setting, etc...). Did spouse/fiance(e) propose in person or by phone? Where were you when s/he proposed (give exact location)? Did you accept immediately or ask for time to think about it? If s/he did not officially propose, when did you first discuss marriage? How many trips did you make to Vietnam to visit your spouse/fiance(e)? How many times have you seen him/her in total? How long did you stay each visit? Please give as many details as possible"

In my personal opinion when you are writing this, do not focus on the length. Focus on the details that they are asking for and provide clear explanations for each. Also make sure to get the Time Line notarized. Good luck!

Edited August 19, 2010 by BurningFinger

[Anh map 2,098]

They are looking for a timeline of your relationship from beginning to present day.

[Jimen & Kenly 0]

In my personal opinion when you are writing this, do not focus on the length. Focus on the details that they are asking for and provide clear explanations for each. Also make sure to get the Time Line notarized. Good luck!

Thanks for the suggestion. Does the notary public need to be authenticated?

--jc

[ScottThuy 140]

Authenticated? They just need to stamp the document with the official notary stamp/seal and sign it saying its legit... That stamp/seal is the authentication...

[BurningFinger 5]

Thanks for the suggestion. Does the notary public need to be authenticated?

--jc

The stamp from the notary public is all that you need. You should be fine with that. Good luck