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Bringing VN wife to the USA

kenneth84

Is anyone familiar with the visa process for this?


living in Vietnam has become a nightmare… my two boys have American passports but my wife does not.


any help will be appreciated

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kenneth84

Also… any information on where to start selling everything we own here in Vietnam before permanently relocating to a less restrictive, less bureaucratic, less noisy, less gangstery, and less polluted country (there are no emissions controls in place here and most of the trucks spew deadly black exhaust clouds left and right).


any help will be appreciated…

OceanBeach92107

Also… any information on where to start selling everything we own here in Vietnam before permanently relocating to a less restrictive, less bureaucratic, less noisy, less gangstery, and less polluted country (there are no emissions controls in place here and most of the trucks spew deadly black exhaust clouds left and right).
any help will be appreciated… - @kenneth84

Seriously?


It wasn't possible for you to simply ask without being absolutely obnoxious??


(here's your answer)


Outline of the consular processing steps for a spouse of a U.S. citizen to get a permanent resident visa, along with the fees involved:


Consular Processing Steps and Fees:


Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative:

Fee: $535. This is the fee for filing the petition with USCIS to establish the relationship.


National Visa Center (NVC) Processing:

Affidavit of Support Fee (I-864): $120. This fee is for processing the affidavit of support, which is required to show that the U.S. sponsor can financially support the immigrant.


Immigrant Visa Application Processing Fee: $325. This is charged by the NVC for processing the visa application.


Consular Interview at U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City or Embassy in Hanoi:


No additional fee for the interview itself, but you must have completed the previous fee payments.


Medical Examination:


Fee: Varies, typically around $150 - $250 in Vietnam. This exam must be completed by a physician designated by the U.S. Embassy. The fee is paid directly to the doctor.


Visa Issuance Fee (if applicable):

Some countries require a reciprocity fee, but Vietnam does not currently have this fee for immigrant visas.

USCIS Immigrant Fee:

Fee: $220. This fee is paid to USCIS after the visa is issued but before or upon arrival in the U.S. to process the permanent resident card (green card).


Summary of Fees:

I-130 Filing Fee: $535

Affidavit of Support Fee: $120

Immigrant Visa Application Processing Fee: $325

Medical Examination: Approximately $150 - $250 (variable)

USCIS Immigrant Fee: $220


Total Estimated Cost: Approximately $1,350 - $1,450, not including the variable medical examination fee.


Bye!

Dannyroc3

@kenneth84

A lot of people use Facebook, you might do free listings in both the MARKETPLACE area and within any GROUPS created to buy and trade in your city. GO to the GROUPS area on FB  and search your city. 

Aidan in HCMC

@kenneth84
A lot of people use Facebook, you might do free listings in both the MARKETPLACE area and within any GROUPS created to buy and trade in your city. GO to the GROUPS area on FB and search your city. - @Dannyroc3


Or here.

Travelfar

@OceanBeach92107

The OP should be referred to :  https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/g-1055.pdf

which contains the latest fee schedule. I know the I-130 fee has changed since I just paid it..

Aidan in HCMC

Also… any information on where to start selling everything we own here in Vietnam before permanently relocating to a less restrictive, less bureaucratic, less noisy, less gangstery, and less polluted country (there are no emissions controls in place here and most of the trucks spew deadly black exhaust clouds left and right).
any help will be appreciated… - @kenneth84


Seems Vietnam is much too Vietnamese for some folk.

OceanBeach92107

@OceanBeach92107
The OP should be referred to : (SNIP) - @Travelfar


Thanks very much for the kind & helpful correction 🙏

I had a little help from an AI model when compiling the info but I was lead astray... 😏


There is a specific page I located with info on the first form on the list: Form i-130 Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative: https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055?form=i-130


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I'll eventually search through the whole list and come back and make corrections as necessary. The listed requirements for forms are correct. Just the prices may not be updated