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Visa approved :D:P :P :dance: :dance: :dance:

Sorry for the delay guyz. I had my interview on june 5th. I was late by one day to post my experience. Special thanks to Sachin and Visagrant for guiding me and replying promptly for all my questions in this journey.

Consulate: Mumbai consulate, BKC

I had my interview slot at 7:30 am. I reached consulate at 6:30 am by cab from CST (I stayed here). There was small line for immigrants when compared to non-immigrants. This pre-formed line is not the queue maintained by consulate people. But if u want ur visa to get finished early, u need to be in that queue. My mother is the principal applicant and I am the derivative beneficiary.

Prescreening room: it was just an initial check for the baggage and document folders. After this I was given a token in other room for which I have to monitor the screen for the token number to appear.

Once my token is called, we were called to window No:6. we were wasked these questions

Officer: who petitioned u?

me: told

Officer: when and how did he get to USA?

me: told

Officer: When will ur father(other derivative beneficiary)) join u in USA?

me: after 2 years and he has some obligations here.

Officer: these are the papers on which we require ur signature for further procsing (one is abt joining in military and one is a document stating something (not important))

Me: Signed the docs

Officer: Can u submit a photo of ur father and marriage certi of ur father and mother

Me: given

Officer: Submit 2011 tax returns of petitioner

Me: given

Officer: Take ur seat and wait for the next call

We were called by an American lady : visa officer…

VO: who petitioned and how and when did he reach USA ?

me: told

VO: whe was ur petitioner’s last visit to India

me: told

VO: show some pictures of ur relationship

Me: here they are

VO: Show me the petitioner’s photo to identify him In the pictures

Me: shown old Indian passport of my petitioner

VO: Why did he visit India ?

Me: told

VO: ur visa is approved and it will be couriered to u in 3-4 days and enjoy ur time at USA

Me: thank you

Stay cool and keep ur documents perfect and answer them promptly. U are entitled to get the visa. I got it finished in 4 hrs and actual interview was just for 3mins by the visa officer.

Thanks again to everyone :) :)

DS230 package sent on April 4th 2012...

PD in 1998

NVC finshed reviewing package IV on 12th april 2012.

Visa approved on June 5th 2012

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@jameskar

that's great news man....:):wow::dance: :dance:

and as i told you before , they don't ask too many questions.

and it is strange that at 6.30 ,the small queue was already formed...!!!

now i will go to consulate at 6.15 :P when i will get my visa call letter.

and i also told you to carry pictures with petitioner., see, CO ask you for that...

and you signed documents of military , that you have to submit at near by post office in usa ,once you go there...

and plz tell me when the vfs couriered the "brown envelopes and passport " to you...generally they deliver in 2 days.

and i have a qun for you, how many photographs did you carry ? i have made 2 albums...i think it will be sufficient .

btw....enjoy , :) hope i will get my immigrant visa soon ,coz waiting sucks :(

have a gr8 life in states. :thumbs:

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@sachin

i want your help if u will.

U saying your reletive who r about 24 year old and his cspa age is over but CO granted him visa right..

Now please tell me their following info bcz its very help ful for other f4s..

PD

D.O.B

PETITION APPROVAL TIMD

and MoST IMPORTANT WHEN he submited his ds.230..plz get that info and share it..u know i'm also eligible till oct2013 under cspa if pd became current b/w this time period..

My pd is 30may02.

hey muz , they already left india yesterday night....

i just know that their pd was 4th jan 2001..i dnt know other details...if i will get it , i will sure post it.ok.

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Visa approved :D:P :P :dance: :dance: :dance:

Sorry for the delay guyz. I had my interview on june 5th. I was late by one day to post my experience. Special thanks to Sachin and Visagrant for guiding me and replying promptly for all my questions in this journey.

Consulate: Mumbai consulate, BKC

I had my interview slot at 7:30 am. I reached consulate at 6:30 am by cab from CST (I stayed here). There was small line for immigrants when compared to non-immigrants. This pre-formed line is not the queue maintained by consulate people. But if u want ur visa to get finished early, u need to be in that queue. My mother is the principal applicant and I am the derivative beneficiary.

Prescreening room: it was just an initial check for the baggage and document folders. After this I was given a token in other room for which I have to monitor the screen for the token number to appear.

Once my token is called, we were called to window No:6. we were wasked these questions

Officer: who petitioned u?

me: told

Officer: when and how did he get to USA?

me: told

Officer: When will ur father(other derivative beneficiary)) join u in USA?

me: after 2 years and he has some obligations here.

Officer: these are the papers on which we require ur signature for further procsing (one is abt joining in military and one is a document stating something (not important))

Me: Signed the docs

Officer: Can u submit a photo of ur father and marriage certi of ur father and mother

Me: given

Officer: Submit 2011 tax returns of petitioner

Me: given

Officer: Take ur seat and wait for the next call

We were called by an American lady : visa officer…

VO: who petitioned and how and when did he reach USA ?

me: told

VO: whe was ur petitioner’s last visit to India

me: told

VO: show some pictures of ur relationship

Me: here they are

VO: Show me the petitioner’s photo to identify him In the pictures

Me: shown old Indian passport of my petitioner

VO: Why did he visit India ?

Me: told

VO: ur visa is approved and it will be couriered to u in 3-4 days and enjoy ur time at USA

Me: thank you

Stay cool and keep ur documents perfect and answer them promptly. U are entitled to get the visa. I got it finished in 4 hrs and actual interview was just for 3mins by the visa officer.

Thanks again to everyone :) :)

Dude Congrats for ur Successful Interview...

Can u please tell me Do they ask for Interpretator during Pre-Screeening ???

In which language did u gave ur Interview English or ur Native Language??? Were u asked for an Interpretator or they simply start questioning applicants in English..???? As asked by Sachin How many pics with photos did u carried with u ....and according to u how many photos should we carry....??? Do VO look at all photos or simply 2-4 only..????

Is it better to carry Old Pics or Latest Pics r sufficient ????

I-130 / F-2A



USCIS


November 14 2013 I-130 Sent to Chicago Lockbox


November 15 2013 I-130 Received at Chicago Lockbox Facility


November 18 2013 Email from USCIS about Petition Acceptance (PD Nov 15 2013)


November 19 2013 I 797 NOA 1 received by mail


March 24 2015 Received E Mail and Text Notification about Case transfer to another USCIS Office


March 28 2015 Received Hard copy of Transfer Notice from USCIS


March 31 2015 Case Approved by USCIS


April 1 2015 Received Email and Text message for Case Approval


April 4 2015 Received Hard Copy of NOA2 from USCIS



NVC STAGE


April 16 2015 Case received at NVC


April 24 2015 Case Number and IIN received on Call


April 27 2015 Paid AOS Fees and Submitted DS-261


April 29 2015 Welcome Letter from NVC in Email


May 05 2015 DS-261 reviewed over phone


May 06 2015 AOS & Civil Documents sent to NVC


May 07 2015 Documents received at NVC


May 08 2015 Email from NVC to pay IV Fees


June 08 2015 IV PAID


June 10 2015 Submitted DS-260


July 13 2015 Case Completed


July 29 2015 Finally....Got Interview Date


Sep 18 2015 Interview (Approved)






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Visa approved :D:P :P :dance: :dance: :dance:

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Officer: When will ur father(other derivative beneficiary)) join u in USA?

me: after 2 years and he has some obligations here.

Officer: Can u submit a photo of ur father and marriage certi of ur father and mother

Me: given

Thanks again to everyone :) :)

Hi

You said, your father is joing u guys later. Did he attend the interview? Are you or any siblings were under 18? Thank you

Daisy

Interview: Nov.25th, 2013

PD Aug.13, 2001

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Hello everyone,

I am back. My sister had interview last week and the officer has granted visa to her.

Don't worry about question. it is so simple.

Here are the questions the officer asked to my sister.

[1] What is the name of your sister?

[2] When she was came last time to India?

[3] How many kids she have?

[4] Show us some photographs with you and your sister.

So those are the common questions.My interview is on July 21'st. I will also share my interview experience.

Thanks a lot for everyone and best of luck.

Good Luck..:dance:

yew it is right address....you have to go at bkc complax.,c-49 ,g block ....and i suggest you to reach at consulate at 6.45 am.ok.

and old one ( Lincoln house ,desai road ) is closed.....

best of luck..and relax.. :) dnt forget to post whole interview experience in detail..ok..it will help other vj membrs including me also.

:thumbs:

It's me. i just have received 4 hours ago.my PD Jan 12, 2001

"An immigrant visa interview appointment has been scheduled for the

applicant at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate General in HO CHI MINH CITY

on 26-JUL-2012 at 09:00."

Thanks everybody and good luck!

I think 3 weeks & more... :dance:

Good Luck and Welcome to VJ..:)

Visa approved :D:P :P :dance: :dance: :dance:

Sorry for the delay guyz. I had my interview on june 5th. I was late by one day to post my experience. Special thanks to Sachin and Visagrant for guiding me and replying promptly for all my questions in this journey.

Consulate: Mumbai consulate, BKC

I had my interview slot at 7:30 am. I reached consulate at 6:30 am by cab from CST (I stayed here). There was small line for immigrants when compared to non-immigrants. This pre-formed line is not the queue maintained by consulate people. But if u want ur visa to get finished early, u need to be in that queue. My mother is the principal applicant and I am the derivative beneficiary.

Prescreening room: it was just an initial check for the baggage and document folders. After this I was given a token in other room for which I have to monitor the screen for the token number to appear.

Once my token is called, we were called to window No:6. we were wasked these questions

Officer: who petitioned u?

me: told

Officer: when and how did he get to USA?

me: told

Officer: When will ur father(other derivative beneficiary)) join u in USA?

me: after 2 years and he has some obligations here.

Officer: these are the papers on which we require ur signature for further procsing (one is abt joining in military and one is a document stating something (not important))

Me: Signed the docs

Officer: Can u submit a photo of ur father and marriage certi of ur father and mother

Me: given

Officer: Submit 2011 tax returns of petitioner

Me: given

Officer: Take ur seat and wait for the next call

We were called by an American lady : visa officer…

VO: who petitioned and how and when did he reach USA ?

me: told

VO: whe was ur petitioner's last visit to India

me: told

VO: show some pictures of ur relationship

Me: here they are

VO: Show me the petitioner's photo to identify him In the pictures

Me: shown old Indian passport of my petitioner

VO: Why did he visit India ?

Me: told

VO: ur visa is approved and it will be couriered to u in 3-4 days and enjoy ur time at USA

Me: thank you

Stay cool and keep ur documents perfect and answer them promptly. U are entitled to get the visa. I got it finished in 4 hrs and actual interview was just for 3mins by the visa officer.

Thanks again to everyone :) :)

:dance:

Thanks for sharing the details..:thumbs:

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Dude Congrats for ur Successful Interview...

Can u please tell me Do they ask for Interpreter during Pre-Screeening ???

In which language did u gave ur Interview English or ur Native Language??? Were u asked for an Interpretator or they simply start questioning applicants in English..???? As asked by Sachin How many pics with photos did u carried with u ....and according to u how many photos should we carry....??? Do VO look at all photos or simply 2-4 only..????

Is it better to carry Old Pics or Latest Pics r sufficient ????

You can ask for the Interpreter at the time of the interview..:yes:

There is no general rule and as such the entire F4 process takes 10yrs and above..it is better to include some old photos too..it will make your visa approval easier..:yes:

Hi

You said, your father is joing u guys later. Did he attend the interview? Are you or any siblings were under 18? Thank you

Daisy

Welcome..:thumbs:

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pipidc

congrats and please share your interview experience

28 May I sent email to NVC with content:

"...My case is now available according to the Visa Bulletin of 2001. However, I have not received any appointment letter. Thus, I would be grateful to you for scheduling an appointment for me as soon as possible if it is not yet scheduled or informing me of the date of my appointment if my name is already on the interview list..."

and 2 days ago (5 Jun) I received email from NVC:

"...An immigrant visa interview appointment has been scheduled for the

applicant at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate General in HO CHI MINH CITY

on 26-JUL-2012 at 09:00..."

Good luck All!

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Mumbai Consulate announce cut-off dates For July 2012.

My Pd Is for f4 25,january 2001.

but my bmb number not in this list..

What’s going on? :help:

i think vb is only 2week movement.. :bonk:

cool ............cool

In mumbai consulate list is part list in upcoming days there will be a updated list also

so don't warry pray to god , there will be 6 week movemont in july...... :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

keep it up,

My pd is march 2001

in januari 2011 documetation are complited and qualified

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