QUESTION ABOUT INTERVIEW!!!!PLEASE ANSWER!!!

[JephW]

... in response to Florida..., posted by Dave H on Apr 14, 2002

Senator Graham's office [Robin in particular] was fantastic.  She was reachable by phone, often called me, kept her word, was understanding, and knew the system.

I'm a diehard Republican but will vote to keep Sen. Graham in office just so Robin will be there for those who need her!

[BrianN]

... in response to Florida..., posted by Dave H on Apr 14, 2002

It looks pretty cool... (very small, and "oakey").  I've been thinking of moving out of this crazy ass place lately, to florida.

[Dave H]

... in response to Yeah, I wonder if his old house is still..., posted by BrianN on Apr 15, 2002

Hi Brian,

Yeah...nice house! I used to live down the street growing up. The area was developed on the family's dairy land. If you move down here, it will be like living in the Third World...without leaving the US. SOS = Speak Only Spanish.

Dave H.

[Dave H]

... in response to QUESTION ABOUT INTERVIEW!!!!PLEASE ANSWE..., posted by DavidWT on Apr 13, 2002

Hi David,

Sorry, I don't really know anything about the US Consolate in Vietnam. Lori's husband Thai might be able to give some insight. Embassy procedures in the Philippines are quite a bit different now. I wouldn't sweat it, since your fiancee is of legal age to marry in the US and I assume Vietnam. The review is being based on her beauty and age, not paperwork problems, so I don't see a legitimate reason to deny the visa. Maybe just trying to intimidate her. I would have her check back with the US Consolate if she doesn't get a response before the end of the month. I would also be prepared to contact Senator Graham's office.

Good Luck,

Dave H.

[DavidWT]

... in response to QUESTION ABOUT INTERVIEW!!!!PLEASE ANSWE..., posted by DavidWT on Apr 13, 2002

I wrote to several women, including her sister who was 24 at the time. Her sister wrote me back, saying she had a boyfriend, but "introduced me" via writing to the girl who would become my fiance.
When I started writing to her, she told me she was 18. I didn't know at the time she was only 16. Out of seceral people that responded, she sounded like one who wasn't a gold digger or just wanted a free trip to America.

I guess no one on this board really has any advice to give me.

[Humabdos]

... in response to If nobody has any real advice, don't bot..., posted by DavidWT on Apr 14, 2002

All you can do is wait and see what they say. Other than praying a lot I don't think there is anything you can do for now. Do you know any Vietnamese prayers? BTW how old are you? Humabdos

[Humabdos]

... in response to QUESTION ABOUT INTERVIEW!!!!PLEASE ANSWE..., posted by DavidWT on Apr 13, 2002

Did she have a letter from her mommy and daddy? ;-)
Maybe that american woman is just jealous she's not young and pretty?
Or maybe your mahal didn't handle  her self well at the interview?
It will just be a short delay more than likely.  Humabdos

[Michael B]

... in response to How old is she?, posted by Humabdos on Apr 14, 2002

Ha Ha, she might NEED a letter from her mommy. He says that she's 18 and his profile says he's been engaged for 3 years. Of course, he could have been engaged to someone else and it didn't work out and he simply forgot to update his profile.

Not that I'm throwing stones, the Latina I'm talking to got married at 14. Her mother had it annuled, so she stayed "Union Libre" (common law) with him for the next 22 years.

--------------------------------------------------------

Gracie?

Yes, George?

I overheard you telling Mrs. Ulanzovich how long we've been married.

Yes, George?

Then I overheard you tell the other ladies how old you are.

And? So?

So do you really think they're going to beleive that I married you when you were four years old?

-----------Say goodnight, Gracie

[DavidWT]

... in response to Re: How old is she?, posted by Michael B on Apr 14, 2002

I wrote to several women, including her sister who was 24 at the time. Her sister wrote me back, saying she had a boyfriend, but "introduced me" via writing to the girl who would become my fiance.
When I started writing to her, she told me she was 18. I didn't know at the time she was only 16. Out of seceral people that responded, she sounded like one who wasn't a gold digger or just wanted a free trip to America.

I guess no one on this board really has any advice to give me.

[DavidWT]

... in response to How old is she?, posted by Humabdos on Apr 14, 2002

She is Vietnamese, not a mahal. She is 18. She talked about the interview with her lawyer and he said it sounded like it went OK, but I'm not so sure.

I think it could be like you said, the woman might have been jealous (probably some Clinton hold over friend of Janet Reno). Another thing I just thought of a little while ago was that the woman that did the immigration papers was raided by some agency or another, but the charges were dropped. It happened right after Sept. 11th, and I think the Govt. just wanted to have an excuse to check her files. I don't know if that could have something to do with it or not. I'm going to call them tomorrow and see what the problem is.

Frankly, I think it's ridiculous the hoops you have to go through to legally bring someone here. The interviewer even asked her at the interview if we had sex yet. Now is that really anyone's bussiness besides me and my fiance's?

[Howard]

... in response to Re: How old is she?, posted by DavidWT on Apr 14, 2002

Dave,

FOA, "mahal" means "love".  When someone refers to your girl as "your mahal"... Well I'm sure you get the meaning now

I had similar trouble with the Embassy in Manila.  All it took was an interview with my fiancee and her mother to get everything sorted out.  My fiancee was nervous and missed too many "easy" questions.

I wrote to my Senator, Spence Abraham, then the Chairman of the Oversight Commitee on INS.  It made me feel like my tax dollars were finally at work!  Of course it did nothing.

About three weeks after she was already here, I received a copy of a sternly worded letter that was sent from his office to the Consulate in Manila basicly telling them to get off their butts!  There was a letter enclosed to me stating that they were making every effort to find out what was going on!  It gave me a good laugh, so I sent they some wedding pictures  Funny, I never received another reply.

Sorry for your troubles!  Everything will work out in time if you have everything right.  I know it's frustrating, but only patience will get you through.

I wish you the best!

Keep the Faith,

H

[DavidWT]

... in response to Been there..., posted by Howard on Apr 14, 2002

By the way, what did you have to do to get another interview with your fiance' and her mother at the consulate? Did you just call and ask for another interview? Did they make you wait 6 weeks?

Thank you so much again.

[Howard]

... in response to Re: Been there..., posted by DavidWT on Apr 14, 2002

David,

To be honest, I don't know.  My fiancee was too embarrassed to tell me.  As far as I know, they told her when to come back and to bring her mother with her.  I know her mother had to jump through hoops to prove we had a relationship, but that all makes sense now.

I wish I knew more that could help!

Keep the Faith

H

[DavidWT]

... in response to Been there..., posted by Howard on Apr 14, 2002

Thank you, that sounds like something I can use.

[DavidWT]

... in response to Re: Been there..., posted by DavidWT on Apr 14, 2002

She got approved!!!