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| Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |  Review on October 17, 2016: |
PandO
Rating:  | Review Topic: Direct Consular Filing
Filed CRBA Form DS-2029 in person @ consulate. Researched what needed to be done, and completed the checklist for DS-2029 prior to scheduling appointment. After arriving with wife and child at consulate to file CRBA docs, we ended up waiting for our number to be called for about 2.5 hrs. On this particular visit, it seemed there were 3-4 other CRBA applicants waiting, and we were tended to last although we weren't the last to arrive. After filing all docs, and receiving interview, they told us we needed to provide one more document (translation of child's birth certificate), and gave me a "hall pass" to enter quickly once I had that document prepared. Went back home, went online and had the document translated within 24 hours. Returned the next day as soon as I got the document, and submitted to CO. They didn't deny the application, which ultimately meant they approved it. Dealt with EMS for delivery of documents once Consulate received, and 2 weeks later my son had his CRBA certificate, and US Passport. WOOHOO!
Dealing with any consulate can be a PITA considering everything has to be done to protocol. There are no cutting corners when dealing with Dept. of State. Don't even try to cut corners, or you will end up wasting tons of precious time. Do what needs to be done (according to checklists), and git'r'done right the first time, so you don't have to return for a second, third, or more times. In my case, as soon as the BC for my son came available, we made an appointment. Luckily there were no significant delays in my case, as the CO saw that I did my due diligence in providing every other document required.
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #20666