selling property

[VinhBao MyTam 3]

My fiancee needs to sell a house before moving. It was actually her mom's house, but since her mom is now in the US and she's the last one over there in the immediate family, it's in her name. So, the problem is the letter from the consulate says no guarantees... so don't quit jobs or buy airline tickets or sell property before being approved. Is this just for our info or will they somehow hold it against us if she sells the house too quickly? Because honestly, I want her to come ASAP after the approval. Sure it wasn't the original plan, but I'm too excited to see her now.

[BinhJerome 14]

My fiancee needs to sell a house before moving. It was actually her mom's house, but since her mom is now in the US and she's the last one over there in the immediate family, it's in her name. So, the problem is the letter from the consulate says no guarantees... so don't quit jobs or buy airline tickets or sell property before being approved. Is this just for our info or will they somehow hold it against us if she sells the house too quickly? Because honestly, I want her to come ASAP after the approval. Sure it wasn't the original plan, but I'm too excited to see her now.

Do you want her to possibly stay in a hotel or rent a house for a year or more? This is the real question, we all want our loved ones to move asap. Don't jump the gun on this one, not saying you will be denied or put into AP, but it is a possibility. I would wait until you got your result before you even start to think to sell, even if this takes another month or two, in the long run it would be well worth it. Just my thoughts, but it is your life do as you want, and if she sells then gets put into AP she will just have to rent a house or an apartment until the approval, not that bad of a scenario, but if the worse case one pops up then what?

Jerome and Binh

[VanessaTony 3,567]

The reason they tell you that is because there are no guarantees she'll even get the visa, let alone when. They don't care if she does or not, but don't think her selling it means that it'll help her visa in any way, just like buying plane tickets guarantees nothing.

She might not be denied, she could be put in AP. She could also be RFE'd which will slow it down. If she's okay with renting in the event she doesn't get the visa, then sell it. She could rent it out, or just leave it empty until she gets AP and can go back and sell the house. Or she can start the sale process once she gets the visa, she doesn't need to be there for it..

Good luck with your decision.

[VinhBao MyTam 3]

Do you want her to possibly stay in a hotel or rent a house for a year or more? This is the real question, we all want our loved ones to move asap. Don't jump the gun on this one, not saying you will be denied or put into AP, but it is a possibility. I would wait until you got your result before you even start to think to sell, even if this takes another month or two, in the long run it would be well worth it. Just my thoughts, but it is your life do as you want, and if she sells then gets put into AP she will just have to rent a house or an apartment until the approval, not that bad of a scenario, but if the worse case one pops up then what?

Jerome and Binh

Yes, she would be perfectly fine to rent for a year or more. The thing is her mom was planning to sell the house anyway, but we just want to make sure it won't count against us in some way if she does.

Another issue she was considering is this. In order to get the visa, she has to get a paper from the authorities that she is single. Also, to sell the house she has to get a paper from the authorities saying she's single... however, when she goes back to get the paper for the house, they will see they already issued her one for the purpose of getting married, which will make it difficult for her to get them to certify again that she's single, which will make it difficult to sell the house.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Yes, she would be perfectly fine to rent for a year or more. The thing is her mom was planning to sell the house anyway, but we just want to make sure it won't count against us in some way if she does.

Another issue she was considering is this. In order to get the visa, she has to get a paper from the authorities that she is single. Also, to sell the house she has to get a paper from the authorities saying she's single... however, when she goes back to get the paper for the house, they will see they already issued her one for the purpose of getting married, which will make it difficult for her to get them to certify again that she's single, which will make it difficult to sell the house.

Why can't she use the same paper from the first application?

Definitely won't affect the ability for her to get the visa.

[luckytxn 2,264]

Yes, she would be perfectly fine to rent for a year or more. The thing is her mom was planning to sell the house anyway, but we just want to make sure it won't count against us in some way if she does.

Another issue she was considering is this. In order to get the visa, she has to get a paper from the authorities that she is single. Also, to sell the house she has to get a paper from the authorities saying she's single... however, when she goes back to get the paper for the house, they will see they already issued her one for the purpose of getting married, which will make it difficult for her to get them to certify again that she's single, which will make it difficult to sell the house.

Coffee money.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Two Inappropriate comments have been removed. Cynicism is not necessary. If you have nothing constructive to contribute to the discussion then do not participate.

Edited September 26, 2011 by Kathryn41

[BinhJerome 14]

Yes, she would be perfectly fine to rent for a year or more. The thing is her mom was planning to sell the house anyway, but we just want to make sure it won't count against us in some way if she does.

Another issue she was considering is this. In order to get the visa, she has to get a paper from the authorities that she is single. Also, to sell the house she has to get a paper from the authorities saying she's single... however, when she goes back to get the paper for the house, they will see they already issued her one for the purpose of getting married, which will make it difficult for her to get them to certify again that she's single, which will make it difficult to sell the house.

If she needs it done it can be done. As others have said coffee money works wonders, another route would be to get a copy made then have it certified, so that it is a certified copy, this might not work at the consulate but it should work anywhere else in Vietnam. hope this helps Jerome

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

Another issue she was considering is this. In order to get the visa, she has to get a paper from the authorities that she is single. Also, to sell the house she has to get a paper from the authorities saying she's single... however, when she goes back to get the paper for the house, they will see they already issued her one for the purpose of getting married, which will make it difficult for her to get them to certify again that she's single, which will make it difficult to sell the house.

Since when does the consulate in HCMC require any documents proving single status? I thought that was only required if she's getting married in Vietnam. I see no mention of any documents like this in the packet 4 instructions. It only mentions divorce decrees for both petitioner and beneficiary if either were previously married.

[VinhBao MyTam 3]

The immigration expert she is using to help in Vietnam told her she would need it.