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Devraj   1

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Hi all - I use http://us.yatra.com to buy airline tickets to India. Do you know any other good travel agent/ website? Thanks for your help.

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Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : New Delhi, India

Engagement: Febraury 23, 2009

Wedding: Januray 20, 2010

I-130 Sent : February 25, 2010

I-130 NOA1: March 5, 2010

I-130 Approved : July 7, 2010

NVC Received: July 12, 2010

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill: July 14, 2010

Pay I-864 Bill: July 15, 2010

Return Completed I-864 : July 19, 2010

Return Completed DS-3032 by email : July 15, 2010

Receive IV Bill : July 23, 2010

Pay IV Bill: July 23, 2010

Receive Instruction Package: July 28, 2010

Sent DS 230 : August 19, 2010

Sign in Failed : September 15, 2010

Case Completed at NVC: September 16, 2010

Packet 4 Received: October 8, 2010

Medical Exam: October 30, 2010

Submission at VFS Office: November 9, 2010

Interview Date : November 22, 2010

Interview Result : Approved

POE & Arrival Date: JFK - December 23, 2010

Receipt Notice & Welcome Notice: January 21, 2011

Green card recieved: January 31, 2011

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johndoe12   2

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Better to go to a local agent to get tickets. Usually they have better deals than online website.

NVC

10/04/2010: Case# received, Both email id provided

10/05/2010: DS-3032 COA emailed to NVC

10/11/2010: IIN received

10/11/2010: AOS review fee ($88) online payment - IN PROCESS

10/14/2010: AOS status 'PAID'

10/16/2010: DS-230 IV fee ($404) online payment - IN PROCESS

10/19/2010: DS-230 IV status 'PAID'

10/20/2010: AOS & DS-230 IV package sent

10/22/2010: AOS & DS-230 IV package delivered. Signed by: J Desmond.

11/10/2010: SIF!!!

11/14/2010: received checklist for missing passport office PCC.

11/10/2010: NVC Completion

12/09/2010: NVC Forwards Case to Consulate

CONSULATE

11/22/2010: Passport Office PCC to be in hand

12/22/2010: Medical Completed

12/28/2011: VFS Office Visit - Submit all required documents

01/10/2011: Interview Date - APPROVED

j1/11/2011: Passport arrived at home.

01/25/2011: Wife Comes to USA (POE: Newark, NJ)

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Better to go to a local agent to get tickets. Usually they have better deals than online website.

I used this method all the time in the past.

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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diphen   0

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Better to go to a local agent to get tickets. Usually they have better deals than online website.

I used to get ticket from local agent but this time i tried WWW.priceline.com and got better deal as compare to above website's mention on this thread. :yes:

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USICS:
05-05-2010: I-130 mailed out
05-07-2010: I-130 received (Priority Date)
05-12-2010: NOA1 Date
05-10-2010: I-130 check ($355) cleared
05-14-2010: I-130 NOA1 hard-copy received
Touches -05-14-2010,08-27-2010,08-30-2010,10-22-2010
10-22-2010: I-130 NOA2
10-29-2010: NOA2 receive in Mail
NVC:
10-25-2010: NVC receive
10-28-2010: NVC Case # generated
10-29-2010: Update both Email I.D and IIN # receive
11-03-2010: Called NVC, still no idea about AOS BILL and DS-3032
11-08-2010: Paid AOS fee Waiting for "paid" status
11-10-2010: paid status for AOS Fee
11-11-2010: Paid IV fee waiting for "paid" status
11-15-2010: paid status for IV fee
11-17-2010: Received home appraisal
11-18-2010: Send AOS and DS-230 to NVC
01-02-2011: received interview date

03-28-2011: interview date

04-02-2011: need one more AOS

05-11-2011: send AOS form

06-02-2011:went for visa

06-10-2011:visa denied

07-15-2011:start proccesing waivar

04-04-2013: visa granted

06-03-2013:POE chicago

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LotofPatience   65

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I used to get ticket from local agent but this time i tried WWW.priceline.com and got better deal as compare to above website's mention on this thread. :yes:

That's good to know, diphen!

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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Devraj   1

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Thanks all

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : New Delhi, India

Engagement: Febraury 23, 2009

Wedding: Januray 20, 2010

I-130 Sent : February 25, 2010

I-130 NOA1: March 5, 2010

I-130 Approved : July 7, 2010

NVC Received: July 12, 2010

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill: July 14, 2010

Pay I-864 Bill: July 15, 2010

Return Completed I-864 : July 19, 2010

Return Completed DS-3032 by email : July 15, 2010

Receive IV Bill : July 23, 2010

Pay IV Bill: July 23, 2010

Receive Instruction Package: July 28, 2010

Sent DS 230 : August 19, 2010

Sign in Failed : September 15, 2010

Case Completed at NVC: September 16, 2010

Packet 4 Received: October 8, 2010

Medical Exam: October 30, 2010

Submission at VFS Office: November 9, 2010

Interview Date : November 22, 2010

Interview Result : Approved

POE & Arrival Date: JFK - December 23, 2010

Receipt Notice & Welcome Notice: January 21, 2011

Green card recieved: January 31, 2011

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That's good to know, diphen!

Loto

Thank you, Loto!!!

USICS:
05-05-2010: I-130 mailed out
05-07-2010: I-130 received (Priority Date)
05-12-2010: NOA1 Date
05-10-2010: I-130 check ($355) cleared
05-14-2010: I-130 NOA1 hard-copy received
Touches -05-14-2010,08-27-2010,08-30-2010,10-22-2010
10-22-2010: I-130 NOA2
10-29-2010: NOA2 receive in Mail
NVC:
10-25-2010: NVC receive
10-28-2010: NVC Case # generated
10-29-2010: Update both Email I.D and IIN # receive
11-03-2010: Called NVC, still no idea about AOS BILL and DS-3032
11-08-2010: Paid AOS fee Waiting for "paid" status
11-10-2010: paid status for AOS Fee
11-11-2010: Paid IV fee waiting for "paid" status
11-15-2010: paid status for IV fee
11-17-2010: Received home appraisal
11-18-2010: Send AOS and DS-230 to NVC
01-02-2011: received interview date

03-28-2011: interview date

04-02-2011: need one more AOS

05-11-2011: send AOS form

06-02-2011:went for visa

06-10-2011:visa denied

07-15-2011:start proccesing waivar

04-04-2013: visa granted

06-03-2013:POE chicago

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Hi all - I use http://us.yatra.com to buy airline tickets to India. Do you know any other good travel agent/ website? Thanks for your help.

I've used yatra for the past couple of years.

In fact a tip to all the members here, I've been able save a little more money but calling them and telling them the other portal was giving me a cheaper fare (which at times is true if you search on different sites for same flights/dates) and because of the stiff competition they generally match it and give you even a lower fare. So i'll suggest giving it a shot. Its worked for me :devil:

130 Track:

Apr. 4. 2007: I-130 Sent/Submitted

Apr. 13. 2007: I-130 NOA1

Aug. 11. 2009: I-130 Approved

NVC Track:

Sep 16 2009: NVC Case # assigned

Mar 28 2010: DS3032 received via mail.

Mar 30 2010: DS3032 Entered into NVC sys

Apr 4 2010: AOS fee bill generated

Apr 5 2010: AOS paid online

Apr 6 2010: IV fee bill generated

Apr 13 2010: IV fee bill paid.

May 24 2010: I-864 sent

June 6 2010: DS-230 sent.

July 20 2010: Case complete at NVC

Sep 1 2010: Interview Appt Letter Received

Sep 13 2010: Medical done.

Oct 4 2010: Visa approved

Nov 2010: POE.

Nov 29: Got SSN

Dec 2010: Got Green card

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I've used yatra for the past couple of years.

In fact a tip to all the members here, I've been able save a little more money but calling them and telling them the other portal was giving me a cheaper fare (which at times is true if you search on different sites for same flights/dates) and because of the stiff competition they generally match it and give you even a lower fare. So i'll suggest giving it a shot. Its worked for me :devil:

Cool.....i will try next time :idea:

USICS:
05-05-2010: I-130 mailed out
05-07-2010: I-130 received (Priority Date)
05-12-2010: NOA1 Date
05-10-2010: I-130 check ($355) cleared
05-14-2010: I-130 NOA1 hard-copy received
Touches -05-14-2010,08-27-2010,08-30-2010,10-22-2010
10-22-2010: I-130 NOA2
10-29-2010: NOA2 receive in Mail
NVC:
10-25-2010: NVC receive
10-28-2010: NVC Case # generated
10-29-2010: Update both Email I.D and IIN # receive
11-03-2010: Called NVC, still no idea about AOS BILL and DS-3032
11-08-2010: Paid AOS fee Waiting for "paid" status
11-10-2010: paid status for AOS Fee
11-11-2010: Paid IV fee waiting for "paid" status
11-15-2010: paid status for IV fee
11-17-2010: Received home appraisal
11-18-2010: Send AOS and DS-230 to NVC
01-02-2011: received interview date

03-28-2011: interview date

04-02-2011: need one more AOS

05-11-2011: send AOS form

06-02-2011:went for visa

06-10-2011:visa denied

07-15-2011:start proccesing waivar

04-04-2013: visa granted

06-03-2013:POE chicago

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Sidestep.com and kayak.com are what I use to travel to Japan and Ireland. never been to India.

USCIS

11 Mar, 2010: Submit I-130 Package to USCIS (Hired Immigration Lawyer)

22 Mar, 2010: Received by USCIS

30 Mar, 2010: Received NOA1

30 Jul, 2010: Received NOA2

NVC

19 Aug, 2010: AOS & IV fee payment processed

29 Sep, 2010: DS-230/I-864 Entered into NVC System.

19 Oct, 2010: RFE (Beneficiary's Original Birth Cert, Original Marriage Cert, DS-2019 from previous J1 VISA)

02 Nov, 2010: RFE Delivered to NVC (Signed by Desmond)

16 Nov, 2010: Checklist for RFE entered into NVC System (via AVR)

23 Nov, 2010: "Sign In Failed"! Yay!

23 Nov, 2010: Case Complete

07 Dec, 2010: Assigned an interview Date

US Consulate

04 Jan, 2011: Medical

18 Jan, 2011: Interview

31 Jan, 2011: Visa in hand

04 Feb, 2011: POE (Dublin)

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Aaakash Travel: 310-838-6786 CA person name: Sonia

4042947686 Person Name: Harshika Georgia

Atlanta, GA (MM-DD-YYYY)
I-130 (IR-1) TIMELINE [MUMBAI CONSULATE]
07-02-2020 - I-130 SENT
06-01-2021 - APPROVED

NVC
06-06-2021 - Recevied NVC case no. - case entered into nvc's system

06-08-2021 - AOS fee
06-08-2021 - IV fee
07-05-2021 - IV & AOS documents submitted online

07-19-2021 - received message from NVC about case can not be processed unless all civil documents are submitted (was missing police clearance)

08-12-2021 - submitted police clearance certificate - which was last document submitted to NVC

11-05-2021 - Case completed at NVC - DQ

03-31-2022 - Interview letter received

04-28-2022 - Interview date at mumbai embassy

 

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