VFS, why we need it and what docs are required in india?

[reehon 0]

Can anyone shed some light on this, plz?

VFS, how much they require and what docs and for what?

During the interview, how much is the visa fee in the embassay?

My husband's interview is coimg soon so please let me know ASAP who have been through this or know som info.

Thank You

as always

[CJ Vasani 0]

As far as I understand, all you need to do is submit the courier fee there since all your paperwork is already done with NVC. Please take along a letter from NVC confirming that your case is complete or that NVC has received all the original docs.

[reehon 0]

As far as I understand, all you need to do is submit the courier fee there since all your paperwork is already done with NVC. Please take along a letter from NVC confirming that your case is complete or that NVC has received all the original docs.

CJ, first of all, Congrats on your approval, Finally, things are moving for you. NVC will be very fast. Its just matter of getting an interview date.

ok, so, the VFS is for all paperworks. I told my husband to bring passport along with interview letter tot hem.

I have heard that at the Embassay, you have to pay like 7 thousand rupee for VIsa fee. Is that correct????

[trinket 30]

Technically you need to submit only VFS fee that is 394 rupees, but just be prepared ( because this is what happened to me )and take these documents with you while going to VFS.

Given you have submitted all the originals with your DS-230 at nvc, so take the photocopies of

-- Marriage certificate, birth certificate, both PCC, any divorce certificate, military service (if applicable)

Fill out or take print out of the DS-230 form which you submitted with NVC, part 1 signed, part 2 unsigned.

Also-- Two 2x2 white background photographs

Take both original and copy of interview letter from Mumbai consulate, only the first page is required as photocopy submission.

They might also ask for the Letter from NVC, with NVC, take photocopy of all the 4 pages.

Photocopy of beneficiary's passport too.

Also if your husband wishes to submit his Medical report he can do that at VFS. He will only be asked for the medical, not the X-ray report.

I hope I am not missing out something.

Oh make sure you submit everything within 10 to 2 WORKING DAYS

I have bolded working days because of obvious reason, so when you count your days, make sure you look through the holiday list at VFS website, also weekends.

Best wishes.

[reehon 0]

Technically you need to submit only VFS fee that is 394 rupees, but just be prepared ( because this is what happened to me )and take these documents with you while going to VFS.

Given you have submitted all the originals with your DS-230 at nvc, so take the photocopies of

-- Marriage certificate, birth certificate, both PCC, any divorce certificate, military service (if applicable)

Fill out or take print out of the DS-230 form which you submitted with NVC, part 1 signed, part 2 unsigned.

Also-- Two 2x2 white background photographs

Take both original and copy of interview letter from Mumbai consulate, only the first page is required as photocopy submission.

They might also ask for the Letter from NVC, with NVC, take photocopy of all the 4 pages.

Photocopy of beneficiary's passport too.

Also if your husband wishes to submit his Medical report he can do that at VFS. He will only be asked for the medical, not the X-ray report.

I hope I am not missing out something.

Oh make sure you submit everything within 10 to 2 WORKING DAYS

I have bolded working days because of obvious reason, so when you count your days, make sure you look through the holiday list at VFS website, also weekends.

Best wishes.

Thanks Trinklet,

Do you know how much is the VISA Fee??

[trinket 30]

394 rupees, that's the courier fee.

And whatever for the Medical fee, its different for male and female and also depends upon age, so can't say the accurate amount, but shouldn't be more than 5 thousand or 6 thousand rupees.

Edited December 3, 2008 by trinket

[reehon 0]

394 rupees, that's the courier fee.

And whatever for the Medical fee, its different for male and female and also depends upon age, so can't say the accurate amount, but shouldn't be more than 5 thousand or 6 thousand rupees.

There is also a VISA FEE which you pay at the Embassay during your interview. Its about 7 thousand. Do you know anything about it?

[CJ Vasani 0]

394 rupees, that's the courier fee.

And whatever for the Medical fee, its different for male and female and also depends upon age, so can't say the accurate amount, but shouldn't be more than 5 thousand or 6 thousand rupees.

There is also a VISA FEE which you pay at the Embassay during your interview. Its about 7 thousand. Do you know anything about it?

reehon...i think that might be for a different category of visa. not sure if this would apply to CR1 since you already paid a visa fee of $400 here at NVC.

[trinket 30]

There is no other VISA fee. You pay these respective fees at NVC

IV fee-- $400

AOS fee-- $70

Once case gets complete and interview date has been scheduled, you only have to complete your Medicals, so whatever it will cost for medical and you also will have to pay your courier fee which is 394 rupees.

Mind you, the letter your husband will receive from Mumbai consulate will state courier fee as 364 rupees, but fees has rised in these past couple of months which Mumbai consulate haven't yet updated with their interview letter.

Please relax, there are no other fees I just had my interview around 2 weeks ago and that's all I paid, 394 rupees for VFS and around 3000 rupees for medical.

[reehon 0]

There is no other VISA fee. You pay these respective fees at NVC

IV fee-- $400

AOS fee-- $70

Once case gets complete and interview date has been scheduled, you only have to complete your Medicals, so whatever it will cost for medical and you also will have to pay your courier fee which is 394 rupees.

Mind you, the letter your husband will receive from Mumbai consulate will state courier fee as 364 rupees, but fees has rised in these past couple of months which Mumbai consulate haven't yet updated with their interview letter.

Please relax, there are no other fees I just had my interview around 2 weeks ago and that's all I paid, 394 rupees for VFS and around 3000 rupees for medical.

CJ and Trinklet

Thank you so much for clearing up all the confusion over this matter. What a relief.....

For the interview preparations, I have the following, let me know if I'm missing anything.

I-130 ( G325A) All four mine and his pages

DS 230 Package ( copy of passport, 2PCC, Marriage/Birth Cert.,)

DS3032

AOS Package ( Tax returns, Employment letter....)

Medical report

VFS Receipt

Education Certificates

Marriage Photo Album with DVD

2x2 Passport Photos

anything else????????

[trinket 30]

Don't take DVDs, they won't allow it inside the consulate.

How about some more proofs like phone bills, chat transcripts, affidavits from friends and relatives, emails to each other, and not just wedding photograph but also take normal pics of you two together or with relatives.

Did you file this year's tax returns as jointly or even as married? then take that as proof too, just any small thing you can think about, cards sent to each other, postal letters.

Here is a format for affidavit.

Just be confident at the interview, go with the goal that its not end of the world and you are only talking about love and marriage to a stranger.

Best wishes.

[Engo 1]

Salam guys,,

whats REF -- AOS -- VFS ??

thank u in advance

[Engo 1]

still no answer

am waiting

just dont forget and if there any more abbreviations tell me please

salam

[WaitingforRakesh 0]

Hello,

RFE: Request for information

AOS: Avidavit of Support (Done on forms I-864 and I-134) Including 6 months copies of pay stubs, 3 year tax returns and Bank records and any asset information.

VFS: Visa something something :-) I don't really know what it stands for exactly, but it is a place that is closer probably to an embassy where you can report (at least in India) to pay your courier fee, hand in supporting docs before your interview (15 days prior) and also a place to pick up your visa after the interview.

Hope that helps,

Thank you fellow India VJs for that information, I was wondering the same thing!

Also, when did you find out your interview date, I have been calling the last two days and nothing. I hate to call if they aren't going to do anything until next week.

[reehon 0]

Don't take DVDs, they won't allow it inside the consulate.

How about some more proofs like phone bills, chat transcripts, affidavits from friends and relatives, emails to each other, and not just wedding photograph but also take normal pics of you two together or with relatives.

Did you file this year's tax returns as jointly or even as married? then take that as proof too, just any small thing you can think about, cards sent to each other, postal letters.

Here is a format for affidavit.

Just be confident at the interview, go with the goal that its not end of the world and you are only talking about love and marriage to a stranger.

Best wishes.

I have phone bills and some pictures. IS affidavit by the third party is necessary?????