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[crea78 0]

Hopefully everything will be OK (crosses fingers). I am just going by the example given and that is why I thought the latter was a mistake.

My fiancée is from Tay Ninh which is also the province. I will see in a week or two if everything is alright.

[brian_n_phuong 193]

Hopefully everything will be OK (crosses fingers). I am just going by the example given and that is why I thought the latter was a mistake.

My fiancée is from Tay Ninh which is also the province. I will see in a week or two if everything is alright.

I had the same problem with Da Nang. It used to be part of Quảng Nam province, but is now an independent municipality, so I just listed Da Nang in both places. I am sure the Consulate can figure it out as they will with Tay Ninh. These are not small places and are well known to the consulate.

[crea78 0]

Just got an email from the US Embassy that they have received the DS-230 part 1. Everything turned out to be OK and will hear back (and I will call the DOS soon) on when the interview date is. Usually, how long after they get the form, is when they issue an interview date?

Edited March 2, 2012 by crea78

[verysadguy 170]

Everyone stresses about the interviews. They process 80-100 every business day. If the papers are completed properly and there is proof of relationship the interviews are a fast formality with very few questions regardless of language capabilities.

[crea78 0]

Everyone stresses about the interviews. They process 80-100 every business day. If the papers are completed properly and there is proof of relationship the interviews are a fast formality with very few questions regardless of language capabilities.

I know it's normal to stress over the most important "step" in this process in order for your fiance(e) to come back home with you. Since my fiancee is Catholic and her family is very religious, we are going to have a special mass to pray for Uyen to have a successful interview the day before. For the papers, I do have a chronological timeline + 10 year residency. Would these papers need to be notarized or is it OK just to sign them only? Also, I am planning to dress up for the interview (church clothes but no jacket) just to make a very good first impression towards the Consulate Officer. I am certain Uyen will do the same.

Edited March 22, 2012 by crea78

[verysadguy 170]

I know it's normal to stress over the most important "step" in this process in order for your fiance(e) to come back home with you. Since my fiancee is Catholic and her family is very religious, we are going to have a special mass to pray for Uyen to have a successful interview the day before. For the papers, I do have a chronological timeline + 10 year residency. Would these papers need to be notarized or is it OK just to sign them only? Also, I am planning to dress up for the interview (church clothes but no jacket) just to make a very good first impression towards the Consulate Officer. I am certain Uyen will do the same.

I notarized my personal statements. The pictures speak for themselves. Of course a good history/timeline of your relationship helps. Of course dress nicely. These interviews are actually very easy, but the general populace in HCMC thinks they are like a criminal interrogation. That only happens if there are inconsistencies in your evidence or story. My gal only got asked like 3 or 4 simple questions.

Sadly, as you know I got scammed (separate thread), but heck the I-129, affidavits, and K-1 visa approval were all pretty easy and routine. It's the waiting that can be at times be stressful.