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NancyNguyen Experienced

NancyNguyen   1,658

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Just wanted to share some info. Have anyone here applied for a Vietnam tourist visa in the Consulate General in Houston recently? What is your experience? I just wanted to tell you that it was a ripoff to work with people overthere. I and my uncle-in-law (Caucasian male) are gonna go to Vietnam for a short vacation next month. I called in and asked how much the short-term visa is. An employee told me it was 70 for 1 month, 100 for 3 months with multiple entries. So I told my uncle to go in person and apply for it. You know what? He was told it is 130 for 3 months with multiple entries. My uncle asked them why you told my nephew (Vietnamese LPR) on the phone that it is 100? He said it is difference and like "take it or leave it." What a greedy corrupt band of people... I just can't believe it, what a shame.

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12/06/2014: Package filed

12/31/2014: Fingerprinted

02/06/2015: In-Line for Interview

04/15/2015: Passed Interview

05/05/2015: Oath letter was sent

05/22/2015: Oath Ceremony

ScottThuy Mentor

ScottThuy   140

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the difference was likely processing fees.. the people working in these offices can be quite indifferent and unprofessional. I called the DC office and got different prices before...

"Every one of us bears within himself the possibilty of all passions, all destinies of life in all its forms. Nothing human is foreign to us" - Edward G. Robinson.

vyx Explorer

vyx   1

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You can get Visa on Arrival at the airport. It'd take less than 15 mins to get it. First you'd need to apply for the approval and bring the approval letter with you. I use this service every time and have no problem. The total cost around $40 for a single entry. I don't think it'd cost much more than that for multiple entries. See the link below. These people are very professional and helpful too. Any questions, you can ask me.

http://www.hotels-in-vietnam.com/hotels/Travel_Vietnam/vietnam-visa.html

I-129F NOA2 : 2012-05-15

NVC Received : 2012-06-22

NVC Left : 2012-06-28

Consulate Received : 2012-07-02

Packet 3 Received : Called DOS on 07/3 and package 3 sent out. We didn't wait for the "physical" package. My fiance' mailed DS2001 and DS230 part I

out the next day via EMS. You don't have to wait for pkg3. You can download and fill it out ahead of time.

Packet 3 Sent : 2012-07-04

Consulate Received pkg 3: 2012-07-06

Sayha or bust. Community Regular

Sayha or bust.   71

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I paid 40 or 60 bucks from the Vietnamese travel agent for my tourist Visa.

The Buddha said "The more loving the more suffering"

By birth is not one an outcast,

By birth is not one a noble,but

By action is one an outcast,

By action is one a noble.

Buddha.

ScottThuy Mentor

ScottThuy   140

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One post removed for TOS violation and one post citing it also removed. :thumbs:

"Every one of us bears within himself the possibilty of all passions, all destinies of life in all its forms. Nothing human is foreign to us" - Edward G. Robinson.

hniHnitsuJ Proficient

hniHnitsuJ   8

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Please report when trolls appear

Am I missing something? :blush:

I-130 Journey

USCIS

06-15-2008 : Marriage

08-16-2008 : I-130 Sent

08-18-2008 : I-130 Received

08-22-2008 : I-130 NOA1

02-02-2009 : I-130 NOA2 Approved 164 days from NOA1

NVC

02-04-2009 : Visited my wife for 2 weeks. 02-22-2009 come back to US

02-11-2009 : Received package from NVC

02-23-2009 : AOS Paid $70 (Online)

02-23-2009 : DS-3032 sent (by email)

02-25-2009 : Payment Received from my bank (AOS)

03-04-2009 : NVC has received the Choice of Agent DS-3032 (Online)

03-04-2009 : IV Application Processing Fees $400 (Online)

03-05-2009 : Payment Received from my bank (IV APS)

03-07-2009 : DS-230, and I-864 Sent (by USPS)

03-12-2009 : USPS confirm arrived at NVC for DS-230, & I-864

03-13-2009 : NVC received DS-230, & I-864 (Case in progress)

03-20-2009 : NVC case completed in 1 week NVC completed 03-20-2009.

04-02-2009 : NVC Left to HCM city

04-22-2009 : Medical Passed

05-12-2009 : Received a package IV from HCM Consulate by email

05-18-2009 : My wife got Pink.. yeah..

05-26-2009 : Visa received

06-18-2009 : US Entry!!! Yeah, my wife finally here.

06-29-2009 : Received SSN from snail mail

07-20-2009 : Green card received by mail

09-15-2009 : Writting test from DVM.

11-03-2009 : Driving Test.

01-20-2010 : Working.

04-20-2011 : Submit I751

04-26-2011 : Received I-797 NOA with Receipt Number

05-11-2011 : Received ASC Appointment Notice

06-03-2011 : Biometrics Apts @ 11:00 AM

10-11-2011 : Submit more evidence.

brian_n_phuong Rising Star

brian_n_phuong   193

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I've been ripped off several times wih the VN DC consulate. Paid for a 3 Month multiple and was sent a 1 Month Single. They pocketed the extra money on both occasions. Started using the SF and Houston consulate with no problems.

There is a surcharge for Non-VK, so that is the reason your non-Viet was quoted a different price. Is it fair, no, but just pay it and move on.

WeatherEmperor Enthusiast

WeatherEmperor   21

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I've been ripped off several times wih the VN DC consulate. Paid for a 3 Month multiple and was sent a 1 Month Single. They pocketed the extra money on both occasions. Started using the SF and Houston consulate with no problems.

There is a surcharge for Non-VK, so that is the reason your non-Viet was quoted a different price. Is it fair, no, but just pay it and move on.

Oh wow I am very surprised to hear that. I have always used the Vietnam Embassy in DC and they always gave me what I paid for. Thanks for the heads up. Maybe next time I can avoid them :wacko:

Haha maybe I can use this on top of my other excuses NOT to go back to VN to pick up my fiancee. I have been trying to convince her to fly alone since there are so many Viet Kieu on the airplanes anyways :innocent:

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K1 Visa Stage
Aug 23, 2010: I-129F NOA 1
Feb 07, 2011: I-129F NOA 2
May 23, 2011: Interview. Blue Slip
Jun 20, 2011: Submit Documents: 1) Timeline, 2) 10 year residency(me), 3) 10 year residency(Thu), 4) Letter explaining how/where we met. Second Blue Slip
Feb 03, 2012: U.S. Consulate Investigators call Thu's residence. Spoke to Thu and Thu's parents
Feb 27, 2012: Received email from the U.S. Consulate that our case is finished processing. Requested to submit updated Police & Medical papers.
Mar 06, 2012: Submitted updated Police & Medical papers.
Mar 21, 2012: Received K1 Visa
Apr 07, 2012: Point of Entry @ LAX

Adjustment of Status Stage
Apr 23, 2012: Got married!
Apr 30, 2012: Received Social Security Card
Jun 30, 2012: Applied for AOS
Sep 22, 2012: Received Employment Authorization Card...Still waiting for 2 yr GC

May 01, 2013: Received 2yr GC

Removal of Conditions Stage

Apr 18, 2015: Will apply for 10yr GC

brian_n_phuong Rising Star

brian_n_phuong   193

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Oh wow I am very surprised to hear that. I have always used the Vietnam Embassy in DC and they always gave me what I paid for. Thanks for the heads up. Maybe next time I can avoid them :wacko:

Haha maybe I can use this on top of my other excuses NOT to go back to VN to pick up my fiancee. I have been trying to convince her to fly alone since there are so many Viet Kieu on the airplanes anyways :innocent:

Hey, that excuse won't last for long. Once we are married we become VK-in-Laws!!

VK qualify for a reduced price Visa that has a 5-Year validity, a real good deal. Most of my VK co-workers have taken advantage of this. The good part of this program is that it also applies to spouses of VK, which means US !

How's you case coming along?? Has Thu recovered??

luckytxn Grand Master

luckytxn   2,265

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Country: Vietnam
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Oh wow I am very surprised to hear that. I have always used the Vietnam Embassy in DC and they always gave me what I paid for. Thanks for the heads up. Maybe next time I can avoid them :wacko:

Haha maybe I can use this on top of my other excuses NOT to go back to VN to pick up my fiancee. I have been trying to convince her to fly alone since there are so many Viet Kieu on the airplanes anyways :innocent:

She will be fine. If Mine can make it here by herself I feel anyone can.

 
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