Question re: calling Delhi Embassy

[nksj 0]

My husband and I keep calling 2419-8062 between 10-12, but it's always busy! Do I have the right number (trying to find out when his interview date is)? This is the third day we're trying and no luck.

[DanielParul 50]

The number is correct... however New Delhi Consulate is known to not pick up the phone... I have got to speak to them every time that I have called. However - have had to try atleast 20-25 times before the ring goes and sometimes the phone rings till 'no answer' a few times before anybody answers

The only good thing I can tell you is be patient and keep trying - Once they answer, they are very helpful and answer to all your queries

[DanielParul 50]

BTW.. Try calling the DOS at 202 663 1225, press 1 and then 0... will need to wait for a couple of minutes and it is a blank (no recorded message or music).. they are easier to get through and have access to same info as the consulate....

[Rocky&Jassi 0]

My husband and I keep calling 2419-8062 between 10-12, but it's always busy! Do I have the right number (trying to find out when his interview date is)? This is the third day we're trying and no luck.

My advice is to email embassy. I remember how frustrating it was when I tried calling. I emailed case number and my questions and they replied back in 1-2 days. This way you will also have "paper" trail if there is any confusion or misunderstanding regrarding answers to your questions. Here is the address: ivnd@state.gov. GOOD LUCK !!

[nksj 0]

Thanks for the information, guys. We had the same experience of calling and no answer or a busy signal. I had sent an email which they hadn't replied to in 2 days. I gave up last night and called the main Consulate number. They asked if I was a USC, and when I said yes, they put me through to someone who pulled up the file and tried to help. (Though they still hadn't assigned an interview date for us.)

[jeta&preeti 0]

keep calling, u'll get them......

i used to call between 11.30-12.00.........and its done.....every time i call , normally i get through....but hv to call no of times

embassy operator r really helpful and nice......

all the best

[pbgirl 1]

Something else I noticed is that when you call from the US I think they are more apt to pick up the phone because of the phone ring and perhaps what shows up on the ID. I was always able to get through while my husband never had his call answered and we would both call during the allocated hours for visas.