NVC Checklist / Police certificate

[sachinky 465]

Hi,

What I would do is try and get a hold of some of the more older VJ members from Gujarat who might still have their checklist in their inboxes. Or anyone who got a RFE for PCCs, actually. See if they will let you use it (obviously without the barcode part) -- I know a few people from Gujarat and Hyderabad (the two places that cause the most trouble) who did this -- sharing the checklist to get their PCCs quickly.

As for Mumbai, this is unconfirmed so I would definitely confirm with NVC and the Consulate but I hear they only want one PCC as of May 11. The other one is redundant. I can't remember which one it is off the top of my head so look around.

I would do as Darnell suggested. Attach a letter explaining how they will not issue a PCC without some official confirmation. Maybe the NVC gods will shine down on you and they will complete your case and allow you to bring it to the interview. Otherwise you will get a RFE, and you can use that RFE checklist to procure your PCC. Use some 'speed money' as well.

I have heard of a few members being successful in getting their PCCs by using the DOS website page which states that for visa purposes a PCC is required. See if that works!

Good luck!

Edited June 6, 2010 by sachinky

[tokyo.lovers 6]

sounds like a headache....

[Deep2009 18]

I think they only want Passport office clearance certificate (PCC from RPO) if passport issue date is less than six month old. (Because PCC from RPO will cover all of the places and has more value than local police clerance).

The local police clearance is redundant in this case.

Please check the info on this URL...

http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/police_certificates.html

Hi,

What I would do is try and get a hold of some of the more older VJ members from Gujarat who might still have their checklist in their inboxes. Or anyone who got a RFE for PCCs, actually. See if they will let you use it (obviously without the barcode part) -- I know a few people from Gujarat and Hyderabad (the two places that cause the most trouble) who did this -- sharing the checklist to get their PCCs quickly.

As for Mumbai, this is unconfirmed so I would definitely confirm with NVC and the Consulate but I hear they only want one PCC as of May 11. The other one is redundant. I can't remember which one it is off the top of my head so look around.

I would do as Darnell suggested. Attach a letter explaining how they will not issue a PCC without some official confirmation. Maybe the NVC gods will shine down on you and they will complete your case and allow you to bring it to the interview. Otherwise you will get a RFE, and you can use that RFE checklist to procure your PCC. Use some 'speed money' as well.

I have heard of a few members being successful in getting their PCCs by using the DOS website page which states that for visa purposes a PCC is required. See if that works!

Good luck!

Edited June 7, 2010 by Deep2009

[Deep2009 18]

I think they only want Passport office clearance certificate (PCC from RPO) if passport issue date is less than six month old. (Because PCC from RPO will cover all of the places and has more value than local police clerance).

The local police clearance is redundant in this case.

Please check the info on this URL...

http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/police_certificates.html

I was able to find URL for Bombay Embassy

http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/ivpolicecertificates.html

[Sean John 0]

I am from Hyderabad but the Police Office here has the same rules - they want a letter from NVC requesting the PCC.

I did write a letter to the NVC with my DS-230 submission requesting them to give me permission to bring the PCC to the interview instead since I couldnt get one without a letter, and they still hit me with an RFE for it. I took the RFE and used that to acquire the PCC,although communal riots delayed that too by about a month or so.I could share the email I received from them,but its in PDF and it has my wife's name on it, dont know if that will do you any good. Although I would discourage any form of cheating with the US government just so there are no problems in the future.

Good luck!

Here's the RFE body from the email I got.

There were three pages total, first one said there is missing information.

Second one was the barcoded cover sheet to be sent in with the pcc.

And the third one had this on it:

Maybe you can put it in a word Doc and print it out with your names...

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MISSING DOCUMENT LIST FOR: *****Name*****

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

______CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS:_________________________________

When responding to the National Visa Center, please include the bar code sheet that came with this

letter. Failure to include the bar code sheet may cause a delay in the processing of your case. The bar

code sheet should be placed on top of all documents being submitted for this case and mailed to the

address provided.

______INDIA POLICE CERTIFICATE:____________________________________

India: Indian Police Clearance Certificates should be obtained as follows:

Applicants over age 16 whose Indian passports were issued more than six months previous to

visa application must obtain a police clearance from the District Police Office serving the

applicant's place of residence.

Indian passport holders applying for visas outside India should obtain a statement from their

local embassy or consulate confirming they have no criminal record.

Non-Indian IV applicants residing in India should obtain police certificates from the District

Police Station serving their area of residence.

Indian police certificates are not available for foreign (non-Indian) applicants applying outside

India.

Edited June 9, 2010 by Sean John

[Deep2009 18]

I am from Hyderabad but the Police Office here has the same rules - they want a letter from NVC requesting the PCC.

I did write a letter to the NVC with my DS-230 submission requesting them to give me permission to bring the PCC to the interview instead since I couldnt get one without a letter, and they still hit me with an RFE for it. I took the RFE and used that to acquire the PCC,although communal riots delayed that too by about a month or so.I could share the email I received from them,but its in PDF and it has my wife's name on it, dont know if that will do you any good. Although I would discourage any form of cheating with the US government just so there are no problems in the future.

Good luck!

Here's the RFE body from the email I got.

There were three pages total, first one said there is missing information.

Second one was the barcoded cover sheet to be sent in with the pcc.

And the third one had this on it:

Maybe you can put it in a word Doc and print it out with your names...

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MISSING DOCUMENT LIST FOR: *****Name*****

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

______CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS:_________________________________

When responding to the National Visa Center, please include the bar code sheet that came with this

letter. Failure to include the bar code sheet may cause a delay in the processing of your case. The bar

code sheet should be placed on top of all documents being submitted for this case and mailed to the

address provided.

______INDIA POLICE CERTIFICATE:____________________________________

India: Indian Police Clearance Certificates should be obtained as follows:

Applicants over age 16 whose Indian passports were issued more than six months previous to

visa application must obtain a police clearance from the District Police Office serving the

applicant's place of residence.

Indian passport holders applying for visas outside India should obtain a statement from their

local embassy or consulate confirming they have no criminal record.

Non-Indian IV applicants residing in India should obtain police certificates from the District

Police Station serving their area of residence.

Indian police certificates are not available for foreign (non-Indian) applicants applying outside

India.

Your email confirm that "Embassy" and "NVC" info is in-sync.

[tokyo.lovers 6]

i think it is weird how you have to get an RFE to get a PCC and all this. why don't they allow you to get it with just the NOA or the IV bill. so strange.

[TheJesal 2]

Hi,

What I would do is try and get a hold of some of the more older VJ members from Gujarat who might still have their checklist in their inboxes. Or anyone who got a RFE for PCCs, actually. See if they will let you use it (obviously without the barcode part) -- I know a few people from Gujarat and Hyderabad (the two places that cause the most trouble) who did this -- sharing the checklist to get their PCCs quickly.

Hmm. Anyone willing to help me out with this?

[Jimmy S. 0]

Please go to passport office and get Application Form 2 for Misc Service. This will cost you approximately Rs.300, you will need to specify that you need the PCC for US. This can be done via agent or personally (perferred). You are not alone, they do the same stuff in Punjab as well. You just need to tell them that you need to get this info under Right to Information Act, under Article 4 (1) (b) (i). They can not refuse you for this, if they still give you problem, please get their name and additional info, and file complaint with RTO. My wife was having issues obtaining this, and when she stated that she has right to info, they gave her the info. http://passport.gov.in/cpv/complaints.htm

[TheJesal 2]

Jimmy,

"06-18-2010 - Received email to Send DS-230" in your timeline... did you get a checklist in that email?

I wonder if my wife printed out that email if the passport office would give her the PCC then?

I would love to try it the way you explained above but i know my wife doesn't have the courage to stand up to them like yours did.

[Jimmy S. 0]

Jimmy,

"06-18-2010 - Received email to Send DS-230" in your timeline... did you get a checklist in that email?

I wonder if my wife printed out that email if the passport office would give her the PCC then?

I would love to try it the way you explained above but i know my wife doesn't have the courage to stand up to them like yours did.

No i did not receive any check list because they have it on their website. Then i emailed NVC to find out what is the status, they asked me to send in DS-230 form along with supportive documents which i mailed. I called Yesterday, and they told me they are still reviewing my AOS.. not sure why it is taking so long... and they haven't touched my DS-230.. i am afraid, i still need to wait 2-3 months additional.

[johndoe12 2]

I am going to get hold of a checklist from my wife's uncle who are coming to US on F4 visas. I will try to post it once i get it tomorrow or sunday.