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Nancy123   0

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Hello vj- members,

I got married to a Vietnamese guy in October 2012. I am currently back in the US and filled for cr1 for my husband. So long story short, our case was approved by the uscis and I just completed the DS260. I believe if everything goes right we should have a interview date soon. My problem is that I might not be able to make it back to Vietnam for his interview. Did any of you went to the interview by yourself. Me and my husband, we are really worried because I was reading the the embassy in HCMC is very tough.

Also can anyone tell me about the timeline that you need to bring to the embassy. Does it have to be notarized?

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Ryan H Grand Master

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Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Vietnam regional forum.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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Hello vj- members,

I got married to a Vietnamese guy in October 2012. I am currently back in the US and filled for cr1 for my husband. So long story short, our case was approved by the uscis and I just completed the DS260. I believe if everything goes right we should have a interview date soon. My problem is that I might not be able to make it back to Vietnam for his interview. Did any of you went to the interview by yourself. Me and my husband, we are really worried because I was reading the the embassy in HCMC is very tough.

Also can anyone tell me about the timeline that you need to bring to the embassy. Does it have to be notarized?

are you going back for your marriage license interview? or his interview before going to the US?

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I didn't accompany my wife to te interview and she did fine but that was years ago. There are some here that went through more recently who can help out more. I am pretty sure many go through alone and do just fine.

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Vietnam regional forum.

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luckytxn   2,264

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Personally I don't think it is better one way or another. The most important part is to amass the strongest case possible of a legit coupling.

I mean the interview before him going to the US. I don't know if I should go back when the time comes or is it better if he goes to the interview by himself.

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skyking02   11

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I mean the interview before him going to the US. I don't know if I should go back when the time comes or is it better if he goes to the interview by himself.

you don't need to go back. they are interviewing your husband, not both. so don't waste your money going back to vn.

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My fiancée just went through the interview alone. After the DS160 were submitted I took a guess and went back a month after in December to go with her.....but unfortunately they delayed our case and we did not get a interview date until April. She passed but they were tough....asking like 50ish questions.

I think as long as your relationship are real, your husband has nothing to worry about...just answer from the heart and he will pass the interview. Your being there will not make the interview any easier, except for his emotional support.

An & Ly

Waiting for P4 since Nov 15, 2013

Interview scheduled for April 2nd, 2014

Passed interview - wooooo hooooooo

:dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing:

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bduong89 Explorer

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Same boat as you. But im going back when we find out the interview date. IV packet only thing from case complete. NVC scanned into their system 5-1-2014

IR-1/CR-1 Visa Event Date

USCIS:

Service Center : Texas Service Center

Consulate : Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

02-09-2012: Marriage

15-03-2013: I-130 NOA1

06-11-2013: Transfer date to TSC

09-01-2014: NOA2 (I-130)

29-01-2014: Shipped to NVC (I-130)

NVC:

06-02-2014: NVC received case

13-03-2014: Case Number assigned

13-03-2014: IIN Number assigned. Email addresses given

17-03-2014: DS-261 Available and submitted to NVC

18-03-2014: AOS invoice available on portal; AOS paid. "IN PROCESS"

20-03-2014: AOS shows "PAID"

24-03-2014: AOS/I-864 packet express mailed to NVC

01-04-2014: AOS packet arrived at NVC

27-03-2014: IV invoice available on portal; IV invoice paid. "IN PROCESS"

31-03-2014: IV invoice shows "PAID"

01-04-2014: DS-260 submitted

26-04-2014: IV Packet express mailed to NVC

01-05-2014: IV Packet received by NVC

21-05-2014: Case Complete

07-08-2014: Interview Scheduled

02-07-2014: Medical Completed

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Had our interview on march 24th 2014 and it was a breeze. Im the petitioner and they let me inside, as a matter of fact they ask me like 5 question and ask my wife only one question. They ask my wife do i shave LOL. But for our experience i see alot of blue slips and only several people pass. They are tougher since the visa scandals in vietnam, but since i petitioner for my wife and 3 years old daughter 3 years ago makes it easier i guess and good luck with your interview. I think is better if you can accompany your husbamd to the interview

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