NOA2- Got it finally !!

[nikkphx 0]

Just wanted to share with all you guys that I received NOA2 approval!!

Filed on 1st Oct, took exactly 5 month 10 days....not bad. (CSC)

Big hurdle is over but got to prepare for next one now.

I have couple of questions-

1. Does beneficiary need police cert for all places she stayed after 18 yr?

What exactly this cert mentions and how difficult it's to get?

I am talking about Chennai embassy and its difficult to deal with police dept in India!

2. Do I need to send my passport to fiancee to carry it for interview?

It contains all stamps of my visit.

Again thanks to all experts here for your help....

[Tero 105]

Congrats!

[Ryan H 3,834]

Just wanted to share with all you guys that I received NOA2 approval!!

Filed on 1st Oct, took exactly 5 month 10 days....not bad. (CSC)

Big hurdle is over but got to prepare for next one now.

Congrats

I have couple of questions-

1. Does beneficiary need police cert for all places she stayed after 18 yr?

What exactly this cert mentions and how difficult it's to get?

I am talking about Chennai embassy and its difficult to deal with police dept in India!

Police certificates are needed from places lived for 6 months or longer from age 16. I don't know about India, but in some countries, the police certificate covers the whole country regardless. In other countries, you have to get one from each local authority. Also, if she lived in another country besides India for one year or longer, she will need police certificates from that country. You need an India specific answer in this regard.

2. Do I need to send my passport to fiancee to carry it for interview?

It contains all stamps of my visit.

Again thanks to all experts here for your help....

Don't send your passport to her in the mail. When you filed the I-129F, did you put a copy of the pages containing the entry stamps with it? They would already be a part of the case file. You can always copy the pages of the entry stamps and send her those. Additionally, if you are there the day she has her interview, you can giver your passport when she goes in.

[sesa 0]

I will share my experince very recently on local police clearance certificate. I too belong to Chennai embassy as my hubby lives in southern India. Here is the procedure.

If you lived in a city more than 6 months after age of 16 then yes you have to get the local police clearance from each city.If the city falls under a commissionerate then you go to commissionerate office and get a form(worth 100 rupees), fill up the form and apply there. Commissionerate office will forward that to the corresponding police station you belong. Then the local police will do an enquiry about your criminal background in their record and clear you. You can get the cert. from commissionerate office.

If you does not belong to a commissionerate then go to the district head office(usually SP office) and apply from there. Write an application to Superintendent of Police and mention the purpose why you need the certificate. They may ask you to do an affidavit of the purpose and a self declaration that no criminal cases pending against you. Then SP office will forward to your local police station and the local police station will check the record about you then will forward their inquiry to SP office. Then you have to go to SP office and then they will issue the cerficate.

I am explaining you my experience on getting the certificate from SP office. Hope this may help you.

[marklovetina 52]

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[Lari & Jhona 0]

happy 4 u..congratz

[nikkphx 0]

I will share my experince very recently on local police clearance certificate. I too belong to Chennai embassy as my hubby lives in southern India. Here is the procedure.

If you lived in a city more than 6 months after age of 16 then yes you have to get the local police clearance from each city.If the city falls under a commissionerate then you go to commissionerate office and get a form(worth 100 rupees), fill up the form and apply there. Commissionerate office will forward that to the corresponding police station you belong. Then the local police will do an enquiry about your criminal background in their record and clear you. You can get the cert. from commissionerate office.

If you does not belong to a commissionerate then go to the district head office(usually SP office) and apply from there. Write an application to Superintendent of Police and mention the purpose why you need the certificate. They may ask you to do an affidavit of the purpose and a self declaration that no criminal cases pending against you. Then SP office will forward to your local police station and the local police station will check the record about you then will forward their inquiry to SP office. Then you have to go to SP office and then they will issue the cerficate.

I am explaining you my experience on getting the certificate from SP office. Hope this may help you.

Thanks a lot....this is really helpful.

Also do we need clearance cert from regional passport center? If so can you please share your experience? Is it where your passport was issued or your current residence city?

[patient2010 93]

Congrats!

[OBX 51]

Congratulations.

[Richie Rich 70]

Just wanted to share with all you guys that I received NOA2 approval!!

Filed on 1st Oct, took exactly 5 month 10 days....not bad. (CSC)

Big hurdle is over but got to prepare for next one now.

I have couple of questions-

1. Does beneficiary need police cert for all places she stayed after 18 yr?

What exactly this cert mentions and how difficult it's to get?

I am talking about Chennai embassy and its difficult to deal with police dept in India!

2. Do I need to send my passport to fiancee to carry it for interview?

It contains all stamps of my visit.

Again thanks to all experts here for your help....

Congrats --I wish I had to send my petition at CSC

[hobokenworkingman 4]

Thanks a lot....this is really helpful.

Also do we need clearance cert from regional passport center? If so can you please share your experience? Is it where your passport was issued or your current residence city?

Hi there, if your wife's passport has only been issued recently within the last 6 months, you only need a PCC from the regional passport office (RPO). I would confirm with Chennai and their website, or perhaps even talk to a human there (if you can get thru!), but I believe that you'll only need 1 PCC from the RPO (given that the passport is recent). It may actually be worth applying for a new passport (if her passport is close to expiry or if she still has her maiden name); it might make the whole PCC process easier (since the RPO by default will also do a police check on her before issuing a passport). hope this helps and good luck. congrats on the NOA2 btw - it was almost exactly a year ago that my wife's CR-1 NOA2 also got accepted. it is truly a joyous moment when you get the email and the text!