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Doublecure

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American looking for information about Vietnam

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Lives in Boston

Registration: 08 January 2013

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Doublecure replied to a thread
9 years ago
johnharryjohn

Notary in Ho Chi Minh City by johnharryjohn

I am looking for a notary in Ho Chi Minh City who can speak english.

Doublecure

I had a document I needed for the US and decided to be safe I went to the US Embassy and paid the $50 fee. By having documents notarized by the Embassy it is much less likely they will be questioned as valid here in the US. Hope this helps you. Read More

Doublecure replied to a thread
10 years ago
Doublecure

English Speaking Attorney by Doublecure

I am asking for advice regarding an English speaking attorney services in Saigon. The embassy gave me a large printout of names but if somebody here has direct experience i would be appreciative. I need to get a legal document appointing me legal ...

Doublecure

Thank you. Read More

Doublecure created a thread
10 years ago

English Speaking Attorney

I am asking for advice regarding an English speaking attorney services in Saigon. The embassy gave me a large printout of names but if somebody here has direct experience i would be appreciative. I need to get a legal document appointing me legal ... Read More

Doublecure replied to a thread
10 years ago
lostvietdreamer

Social Security and my Vietnam address by lostvietdreamer

Hello, I could use some help. I just had my Social Security income stopped because they said I can not collect it if my address is in Vietnam. My Social Security is direct deposited into my US bank account. It is not sent to Vietnam. The reason I ...

Doublecure

Again thanks for your advice. I only have his US passport at this time and his US social security card but your point is well taken to get him a VNese passport as well. My name is on his birth cert and I also have from the US Embassy official ... Read More

Doublecure replied to a thread
10 years ago
lostvietdreamer

Social Security and my Vietnam address by lostvietdreamer

Hello, I could use some help. I just had my Social Security income stopped because they said I can not collect it if my address is in Vietnam. My Social Security is direct deposited into my US bank account. It is not sent to Vietnam. The reason I ...

Doublecure

Jaitch, Thanks for your kind reply. To be clear, your final paragraph tells me to give my wife a notarized statement. My sons mother is not and never has been my wife. She did tell me she recently married a UK citizen in VN and she is try to ... Read More

Doublecure replied to a thread
10 years ago
lostvietdreamer

Social Security and my Vietnam address by lostvietdreamer

Hello, I could use some help. I just had my Social Security income stopped because they said I can not collect it if my address is in Vietnam. My Social Security is direct deposited into my US bank account. It is not sent to Vietnam. The reason I ...

Doublecure

I notice this post is around 5 months ago. Wanted to ask if there is anything new regarding ss information that you know of? I don't trust reading threads going back years for reliable/up to date info. I have been traveling between the US and ... Read More

Doublecure replied to a thread
11 years ago
Doublecure

Resident Card/ Work Permit by Doublecure

I travel to VN 4 times each year staying for one month each visit. I am now closing my business in the US and plan to move to Saigon to be close to my son. I can't accept being away from him. I want to ask if someone can help me with a residence ...

Doublecure

Yes Jason I do still want it. Why do you ask? Did you find a way to get it done without all the drama? Read More

Doublecure replied to a thread
12 years ago
Doublecure

Safe Deposit Boxes by Doublecure

Hello all. I recently asked a question about getting a resident card since I have a small son living in Saigon. The advice was excellent and very appreciated. I want to know if anyone has information about storing valuables in a safe place? I ...

Doublecure

Annata, Again great advice. I did not know about companies that specialize in storage. I always thought it would be a great service that no one was offering. I will check this out in more detail when I return at the end of this month. Thanks ... Read More

Doublecure replied to a thread
12 years ago
Doublecure

Safe Deposit Boxes by Doublecure

Hello all. I recently asked a question about getting a resident card since I have a small son living in Saigon. The advice was excellent and very appreciated. I want to know if anyone has information about storing valuables in a safe place? I ...

Doublecure

Thanks Annata for the great advice. I don't really want to live in the gated service apartments if possible but it is an option. Would you trust Vietin bank with gold coins? The pawn shop idea is novel but again can they be trusted knowing they ... Read More

Doublecure created a thread
12 years ago

Safe Deposit Boxes

Hello all. I recently asked a question about getting a resident card since I have a small son living in Saigon. The advice was excellent and very appreciated. I want to know if anyone has information about storing valuables in a safe place? I ... Read More

Doublecure replied to a thread
12 years ago
Doublecure

Resident Card/ Work Permit by Doublecure

I travel to VN 4 times each year staying for one month each visit. I am now closing my business in the US and plan to move to Saigon to be close to my son. I can't accept being away from him. I want to ask if someone can help me with a residence ...

Doublecure

Anatta as always, talks me off the ledge when I feel this is all overwhelming and senseless. I will work this out one way or the other. I do need to say the info given to me in this forum has been eye opening and more than helpful to me. It's nice ... Read More

Doublecure replied to a thread
12 years ago
Doublecure

Resident Card/ Work Permit by Doublecure

I travel to VN 4 times each year staying for one month each visit. I am now closing my business in the US and plan to move to Saigon to be close to my son. I can't accept being away from him. I want to ask if someone can help me with a residence ...

Doublecure

Anatta, amazing advice again. So helpful and kind. Read More

Doublecure replied to a thread
12 years ago
Doublecure

Resident Card/ Work Permit by Doublecure

I travel to VN 4 times each year staying for one month each visit. I am now closing my business in the US and plan to move to Saigon to be close to my son. I can't accept being away from him. I want to ask if someone can help me with a residence ...

Doublecure

Jaitch, nothing is easy, nothing is clear. I simply wish to be with my son daily watching him grow and providing for him. I do believe he being only 4, too young to separate from his mother i.e take him to the US. After he was born I took him to ... Read More

Doublecure replied to a thread
12 years ago
Doublecure

Resident Card/ Work Permit by Doublecure

I travel to VN 4 times each year staying for one month each visit. I am now closing my business in the US and plan to move to Saigon to be close to my son. I can't accept being away from him. I want to ask if someone can help me with a residence ...

Doublecure

Anatta, thank you for passing along this very helpful information. Read More

Doublecure replied to a thread
12 years ago
Doublecure

Resident Card/ Work Permit by Doublecure

I travel to VN 4 times each year staying for one month each visit. I am now closing my business in the US and plan to move to Saigon to be close to my son. I can't accept being away from him. I want to ask if someone can help me with a residence ...

Doublecure

Thanks Anatta this is what I also thought but when I was in Saigon in Nov I went to the immigration with my son and was referred to a young official looking type. He basically said go away there is no provision even though I had my sons birth ... Read More