MrshyONE
American expat in Vietnam
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American
Lives in Hcm
Registration: 18 February 2014
Help!! I married vietnamese national trying to bring her to US by Asian jimmy
I am a US citizen and married a vietnamese national and trying to get a visa for her to go to the US. My paperwork was excepted by the US side for over 6 months now and with no end in sight. The lawyer said it would only be 3 months for the ...
It's alway better if you go with her. However they won't even know ur alive they will not allow u near her while being interviewed and you will not be ask any questions, ur there more for moral support and ur trip show ur serious about ur ... Read More
Help!! I married vietnamese national trying to bring her to US by Asian jimmy
I am a US citizen and married a vietnamese national and trying to get a visa for her to go to the US. My paperwork was excepted by the US side for over 6 months now and with no end in sight. The lawyer said it would only be 3 months for the ...
It took 1 calendar year from Original filing to getting my wife permenamt residsnce card in USA we live in California with a 3year green card Read More
Help!! I married vietnamese national trying to bring her to US by Asian jimmy
I am a US citizen and married a vietnamese national and trying to get a visa for her to go to the US. My paperwork was excepted by the US side for over 6 months now and with no end in sight. The lawyer said it would only be 3 months for the ...
A little racist comment. Never hurt anyone Read More
Help!! I married vietnamese national trying to bring her to US by Asian jimmy
I am a US citizen and married a vietnamese national and trying to get a visa for her to go to the US. My paperwork was excepted by the US side for over 6 months now and with no end in sight. The lawyer said it would only be 3 months for the ...
Also remember the USCIS is now busy processing the 200,000 Syrian refugees that were allowed into USA as priority cases all other cases are being held up 6 more months Thank OBUMa fur that Read More
Help!! I married vietnamese national trying to bring her to US by Asian jimmy
I am a US citizen and married a vietnamese national and trying to get a visa for her to go to the US. My paperwork was excepted by the US side for over 6 months now and with no end in sight. The lawyer said it would only be 3 months for the ...
I didnt use a lawyer. It took six month to get my now wife an Interview at the HCM consulate, the paper work was easy to understand and easy to file, all documents from the USCIS went to my home address in the USA you can call the USCIS directly and ... Read More
Housing
Best apartment complex to rent fir about $700 usd per month In HCM... need two bedroom....... Read More
Cost of trip by MrshyONE
:/ How much $ would I need for a 25 day trip to HCM and Hanoi? Single male?
I'll stay in 3 star hotels. Eat street food. Maybe a few higher end meal , taxi most of the time, flight from HCM to Hanoi. The tour package Museums , nit a drinker. No escorts.. I just want to see the culture. I will stay on a boat in ha long ... Read More
Cost of trip
:/ How much $ would I need for a 25 day trip to HCM and Hanoi? Single male? Read More
Meeting parents by MrshyONE
:unsure I am meeting the parents of A woman I am very interested in for a long term relationship. I would like to make an impression but nit seem to over the top. What small jesters or gifts are allowed to give her parents on the fist visits. I ...
They live in Tan Phu area in HCM. I'm taking her father a bottle Of Coppola wine , her mom some orchids with cake.......good ? Read More
Meeting parents
:unsure I am meeting the parents of A woman I am very interested in for a long term relationship. I would like to make an impression but nit seem to over the top. What small jesters or gifts are allowed to give her parents on the fist visits. I ... Read More
Insulin
:joking: I need to find humulin N Insulin, anyone know where to buy it and the cost? Do I need a prescription ? Read More
Social security $ by MrshyONE
When will Vietnam and USA get their act together ? Why can't people receive their SSDI money directly into a vn bank?
The rule applies only to SSI , u must be within the USA to continue to receive these benefits, SSDi has no restriction, as long as u have the legal right to recieve such benifits , you also may get payments as long as you are outside the United ... Read More
What to Rent? by D.Cai
Alright I've been looking at multiple places, D2, D7, Binh Chanh, and I like them all because they're not quite as loud and as hectic as the more central districts, however for work it would make more sense to be central, so I've started looking in ...
I'm at The Vista D2. Right now. Where ur place? Read More
What to Rent? by D.Cai
Alright I've been looking at multiple places, D2, D7, Binh Chanh, and I like them all because they're not quite as loud and as hectic as the more central districts, however for work it would make more sense to be central, so I've started looking in ...
I'll rent the penthouse. Let me know how much :) Read More
What to Rent? by D.Cai
Alright I've been looking at multiple places, D2, D7, Binh Chanh, and I like them all because they're not quite as loud and as hectic as the more central districts, however for work it would make more sense to be central, so I've started looking in ...
Family penthouse. Are u kidding me? It a no brainer, Many benefits to HAVing family around, the inconvenience of the checking in on you , seriously that an issue? If u have a private life. Or love life , just communicate with them and say I ... Read More
Social security $ by MrshyONE
When will Vietnam and USA get their act together ? Why can't people receive their SSDI money directly into a vn bank?
So if I use my daughter house address as my primary address in the USA and banking info, and while I renting out my house , I will not have to report to the USA consulate every month? I already live in HCM , but I am worried about SS learning I'm ... Read More
Social security $ by MrshyONE
When will Vietnam and USA get their act together ? Why can't people receive their SSDI money directly into a vn bank?
If u despoit ur check I to a USA bank, hiw can the SS office know ur in vn? Read More
Average pricing for accommodation by rhody
Hi All I'm looking for a house/villa in Nha Trang, preferably 4+ rooms with A/C, pool and fully furnished and a secure garage if possible . I've found a few places online which indicate around the USD$1000/month and above. Could anyone tell me ...
I did my homework myself. I only hired an agent to do the paper work and make sure all is well. I paid them a flat fee, but the final price was between the owner/ management / myself. Read More
Social security $
When will Vietnam and USA get their act together ? Why can't people receive their SSDI money directly into a vn bank? Read More
Average pricing for accommodation by rhody
Hi All I'm looking for a house/villa in Nha Trang, preferably 4+ rooms with A/C, pool and fully furnished and a secure garage if possible . I've found a few places online which indicate around the USD$1000/month and above. Could anyone tell me ...
Do ur research , find out the occupancy rate if other villas in the area, Also any apartment complexes, u maybe able to use this info to lower the monthly rate, it worked fir me, I had my $900 2bed 2 bath apartment reduced to $750 because I informed ... Read More
Budget by MrshyONE
I am trying to adjust my monthly budget and I was wondering if anyone who has been living in HCM can advise, currently I'm budgeting 84mil vnd per month for all expenses. Is this amount average , below average or too much,? Non drinker so that is ...
Funny :). I said I was trying to adjust my monthly budget. I stated I started at 84 mil vnd. But that because I wanted to furnish my apartment with different thing, bigger tv decorations for living room, ect. I'm able to save about $1200 usd per ... Read More
How many expats have had to pay bribes to police? by I do believe
I have been stopped by the police maybe 10 times over the last few years for driving in the wrong lane, driving the wrong way on a one way street and speeding. Most of the time I get stopped for not being in that narrow right hand lane for ...
I was " ticketed" for sitting to closes to the street at a mom & pop seafood shop, they setup the chairs and i sat down. The Officer ased me for passport and hotel information, my friend explained to them I lived in HCM , it cost me $10usd to get my ... Read More
Having your significant other in your place. Is it legal? by DanFromSF
Sorry if this is a dumb question. I've read it's illegal, as a foreigner, to bring a Vietnamese woman (and/or man?) to your hotel room, which is somewhat understandable. However, I haven't been able to determine what the law is regarding someone ...
Nguyen Chi Thanh street, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai ( Thi Nghe bridge), Dien Bien Phu bridge, you will see if you have time. And when you're in a hotel, you'll see though.I was joking. But goid to know ;) Read More
Having your significant other in your place. Is it legal? by DanFromSF
Sorry if this is a dumb question. I've read it's illegal, as a foreigner, to bring a Vietnamese woman (and/or man?) to your hotel room, which is somewhat understandable. However, I haven't been able to determine what the law is regarding someone ...
:/ there's prostitution In Vietnam? Seriously? Really? Where. I never seen it Read More
Better district
:/ Hey everyone.....30 days I to my new life here in Vietnam, so far I love it!!! My question is which area is safer and better suited for a single man, An Phu in D2 or Phu My Hung D7? And can anyone tell me how far PHu My Hung from D1? Thanks ... Read More
Having your significant other in your place. Is it legal? by DanFromSF
Sorry if this is a dumb question. I've read it's illegal, as a foreigner, to bring a Vietnamese woman (and/or man?) to your hotel room, which is somewhat understandable. However, I haven't been able to determine what the law is regarding someone ...
:cool: I had a special female friend come over several time for dinner and movies @ my home. Only once did the local police knock on my door and they asked her a few question in vietnamese, smiled at me and left without any issues. I agree with ... Read More
Handicap
:/ I'm wondering if my California issued handicap plaque would be useful in VN or do I need to report it to sine agency here? Anyone have insight about this issue? Read More
Budget by MrshyONE
I am trying to adjust my monthly budget and I was wondering if anyone who has been living in HCM can advise, currently I'm budgeting 84mil vnd per month for all expenses. Is this amount average , below average or too much,? Non drinker so that is ...
I'm not spending it all, saving some , but first months budget was higher because I wanted to furnish my apartment. I most likely will not transfer that much in the future, but I'm single, I do enjoy street food, but I also enjoy the nicer ... Read More
Living off the bank interest rate by crazybitch
ANyone doing this right now? My goal is to move to vietnam in 2 years, I WILL NOT get a job or neither will i ever work in vietnam for a living.. Lets say i put 2 bill dong in vietnamese bank, and just live of the interest rate. and i will buy ...
:/ no GF. :( , that was just a starting budget, I'm able to reduce it now. My biggest expense is the taxi, fruit juices at the roof top bars...no " special" lady as if yet. Any hints in how to meet some? What works ? The shy type or the Alpha ... Read More
Apartment Complex Swimming Pools by kntrinh
I'm apartment hunting right now and one of the key features that I'm looking for in a complex is an attached swimming pool. Now my question is: If the apartment complex that I live in is equipped with a swimming pool, do I have free access to the ...
Nothing to do with housing. She asking about pools.....don't be so sensitive Read More
Pay apartment rental by US Dollar or VN Dong? by big15096
When I was searching for apartments to rent. All rental rate was given in US Dollar. Are you paying them in US Dollar? or VN Dong?
I paid 12 months in advance and in USD, the management team was able to get my rent lowered by $200 per month because of those two parameters , I believe most landlord would Prefer usd because of the fluctuation of the VND Read More
Living off the bank interest rate by crazybitch
ANyone doing this right now? My goal is to move to vietnam in 2 years, I WILL NOT get a job or neither will i ever work in vietnam for a living.. Lets say i put 2 bill dong in vietnamese bank, and just live of the interest rate. and i will buy ...
:P I live in HCM. My current monthly budget is about $4000 usd, being adjusted I have about 1b vnd in the bank but I could not live on the interest alone, like someone recommended rental property is the way to go, that how I earn my money back home ... Read More
Budget by MrshyONE
I am trying to adjust my monthly budget and I was wondering if anyone who has been living in HCM can advise, currently I'm budgeting 84mil vnd per month for all expenses. Is this amount average , below average or too much,? Non drinker so that is ...
So do u recommend I lower my monthly bank transfer? To say $3000 usd. I'm nit a drinker, but I would like to enjoy the company of a real GF, not for the night but a serious relationship. But I'm finding it hard to meet ladies here. Maybe cause I ... Read More
Budget
I am trying to adjust my monthly budget and I was wondering if anyone who has been living in HCM can advise, currently I'm budgeting 84mil vnd per month for all expenses. Is this amount average , below average or too much,? Non drinker so that is ... Read More