F1 case complete and waiting for visa # availability

[Grace A 12]

Because when they process the case at NVC they ask for the PC from countries one has lived in for the last 10 years. If Vishu lived there before the case was approved then they would have asked for the PC for NZ at that time.

Considering our situaion is different and we were affected by retrogression, then we must supply PC from the counties we have lived in between the dates our case was approved and present day.

Hence I am assuming in Vishu's case this is after the approval.

Does this make sense?

Yes I understand what you mean now. Thanks for clarifying...

[PatientMan 23]

Congrats on knowing something's in the works. Badger them until you get packet 4.

If I'm not mistaken, persons over the age of 16 MUST provide a PC for any country they had lived in or worked in for more than 6 months (even if it was 1 yr, 5 yrs, 10 yrs or 40 yrs ago). I don't think it matters what stage your case is at either.

Yes you are correct, its not for the last 10 years but all the way back to when one was 16 years old, or earlier if one was arrested for any reason.

[javisakid 64]

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html#police

[PatientMan 23]

Hey Julie,

How did the interview go?

[loudoff 25]

http://www.immigration-information.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20376&page=18&p=85858#post85858

I don't know what the post from this link is good or bad news from all of us in FB. I have a feeling it is bad for FB that the proposal immigration reform will move F2a to immediate family and eliminate completely the rest of FB categories. I am really worried.

[vini515 9]

A lot of guys had interviews on february and no one shared their experience, same of march ...

[f1junkie 54]

http://www.immigration-information.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20376&page=18&p=85858#post85858

I don't know what the post from this link is good or bad news from all of us in FB. I have a feeling it is bad for FB that the proposal immigration reform will move F2a to immediate family and eliminate completely the rest of FB categories. I am really worried.

I understand that the republicans are pro work and they were proposing that all the fb categories be merged. I also understand that the democrats are pro family and wants to increase the available visa numbers for all categories. Merging fb category would hurt millions of American families. I don't believe that it will happen.

[Oli 10]

Hello,

My Priority Date was : Dec 22,2005

Interview Date :21/02/2013

Tine:7:30AM

Location : Mumbai Consulate

Passport with with received :26/02/2013

Interview Experience:

Arrived at the consulate at 7:10,a huge line outside scared me off.But luckily we get go in strainght bypassing the never ending line for H1b etc

The interview letter is verified and a tooken number is given and await my turn

The lady at the first window, asks for PCC and any other other document that needs to be produced at the time of interview ( I had to just take my PCC)

Then finger printing of left & right four fingers and the thumbs.The original documents are returned and then was asked to wait for the interview by the CO.

Wait for my turn for the interview and i go.

Interview Questions:

1. Who is the petitioner - Mom

2. Why did the petitioner go to the US - Be with my sister

3. When did she get her citizenship - told him the year

4. I see you've traveled to the US on B2 visa, Have u overstayed? - No

5. I see uve worked in the US, which states have you worked? - listed

6. Does your mom work? - No

7. Does she stay with your sister? - yes

8. When did you last see your mother? - She is with me right now for the interview, waiting outside

9. Any pics of you with your mom? - Gave him a few pics

Then he closed the window for 5 seconds, then came back and said. Your visa is approved and have a safe trip to the US. then gave me a paper for the new immigrant fees that should be paid prior to traveling.

and thats about it,came out of the consulate by 8:20.

Was tracking my passport online and on 26/2/2013, the passport arrived at the location i had chosen for the passport delivery option.

The experience was great,very organized process and every one was pleasant.

Good Luck guys

Vini515, i enclose Kavi's story for your reference. :-)

[vini515 9]

Thank you so much

[DeW_DrOpS 21]

Yaaa....Guys Approved Visa......Yes ..."I am Approving ur Visa...Welcome to the United States of America"...these were the golden words the CO told me when approving my visa.....

Well....my apologies for late posting...But here is my Experience..

Arrived at 06:15 AM..was let in at 06:55 Am....cleared the security and entered in main hall ....Took Token and was waiting for my token no.

At 07:35 AM...i was called by my name ....this was Initial Interview ...

Guy at counter asked me for my Passport, PCC and Medicals....then he asked me for latest Tax returns...i asked which year..??/ 2011 or 2012...????

He told me which ever year u have ..i told him i have both years....so he told ok...that will be even good if u have 2012 tax returns...He was a nice guy and then informed me about 165 $ fee which i will have to pay before departing US....after that he told me to take seat and i will be called shortly.

after 3-5 mins...i was called again by my token number...

i went at window...A male CO was sitting in front of me...he was talking with some other CO inside the section...after a min he saw me....

Me: Good Mrng Sir...

CO: Good Mrng....How r u...???

Me: Fine Sir..

then he again started talking with other CO ....and was looking in his Computer ....

suddenly he asked me , "Who is calling u..??"

Me: My Father..

CO: Ur father ....

Me: yes Sir...

then he again started looking in his computer screen and typing sumthg...

Then he made me sign DS-230 part-2..

again suddenly he asked me: When did u last saw ur father:

me: told the year and month...

then after 1 min he asked me: What was the purpose he came ???

Me: It was a Family visit..

CO: Ohh....Family Visit....

Me: Yes Sir,

CO: How did he went US??

Me: He went ////////

CO: What is he doing??

Me: He is working at //////as a ////

Again he looks at the screen and types sumthg...

Then he asks me: Do u have pictures with ur Dad///??

Me: Yes Sir....I opened my file and was taking out the pictures...

When i wa s abt to give him the pics....suddenly he says me..."Ur wedding pics also..""" This was to confuse me..

Me: with a very strange face No, i am Single, not married, i dont have any pics...

CO: With a smiling face, Oh...u know the rules..

Me: Yes Sir...

After typing for some time...he says..."I am Approving ur Visa...Welcome to the United States of America"

Then he gave me a paper explaining me the IV fee 165$ to be paid before departing...I said OK

Then when i was abt to leave, again he asks me: Have u ever been to US before???

Me: No,Never...

CO: OHHH...OK...

Me: Can i leave now Sir??

CO: Yes...

Me: Thankyou Sir

Was out from consulate at abt 8"00 AM.....Today i got my passport with visa and Envelope...Very Happy now...will be departing soon....

Note: The paper which CO gave me to pay IV fees, My case number, name and Alien Number was printed....

Guys do ask me any questions if u have .....My advise is just be calm, casual and dress professionally...be confident even if they try to confuse u...

Thankyou all my frds....i wish Best Luck to all for their upcoming Interviews...

Edited March 21, 2013 by krishh_gem

[puru444 44]

Yaaa....Guys Approved Visa......Yes ..."I am Approving ur Visa...Welcome to the United States of America"...these were the golden words the CO told me when approving my visa.....

Well....my apologies for late posting...But here is my Experience..

Arrived at 06:15 AM..was let in at 06:55 Am....cleared the security and entered in main hall ....Took Token and was waiting for my token no.

At 07:35 AM...i was called by my name ....this was Initial Interview ...

Guy at counter asked me for my Passport, PCC and Medicals....then he asked me for latest Tax returns...i asked which year..??/ 2011 or 2012...????

He told me which ever year u have ..i told him i have both years....so he told ok...that will be even good if u have 2012 tax returns...He was a nice guy and then informed me about 165 $ fee which i will have to pay before departing US....after that he told me to take seat and i will be called shortly.

after 3-5 mins...i was called again by my token number...

i went at window...A male CO was sitting in front of me...he was talking with some other CO inside the section...after a min he saw me....

Me: Good Mrng Sir...

CO: Good Mrng....How r u...???

Me: Fine Sir..

then he again started talking with other CO ....and was looking in his Computer ....

suddenly he asked me , "Who is calling u..??"

Me: My Father..

CO: Ur father ....

Me: yes Sir...

then he again started looking in his computer screen and typing sumthg...

Then he made me sign DS-230 part-2..

again suddenly he asked me: When did u last saw ur father:

me: told the year and month...

then after 1 min he asked me: What was the purpose he came ???

Me: It was a Family visit..

CO: Ohh....Family Visit....

Me: Yes Sir,

CO: How did he went US??

Me: He went ////////

CO: What is he doing??

Me: He is working at //////as a ////

Again he looks at the screen and types sumthg...

Then he asks me: Do u have pictures with ur Dad///??

Me: Yes Sir....I opened my file and was taking out the pictures...

When i wa s abt to give him the pics....suddenly he says me..."Ur wedding pics also..""" This was to confuse me..

Me: with a very strange face No, i am Single, not married, i dont have any pics...

CO: With a smiling face, Oh...u know the rules..

Me: Yes Sir...

After typing for some time...he says..."I am Approving ur Visa...Welcome to the United States of America"

Then he gave me a paper explaining me the IV fee 165$ to be paid before departing...I said OK

Then when i was abt to leave, again he asks me: Have u ever been to US before???

Me: No,Never...

CO: OHHH...OK...

Me: Can i leave now Sir??

CO: Yes...

Me: Thankyou Sir

Was out from consulate at abt 8"00 AM.....Today i got my passport with visa and Envelope...Very Happy now...will be departing soon....

Note: The paper which CO gave me to pay IV fees, My case number, name and Alien Number was printed....

Guys do ask me any questions if u have .....My advise is just be calm, casual and dress professionally...be confident even if they try to confuse u...

Thankyou all my frds....i wish Best Luck to all for their upcoming Interviews...

Congrats dude .... :dance: :dance:

Finally, im really happy for u. Now, you may do all u wanted do throughout these years.

You are free ....

All the best for ur upcoming life, may god bless you and you will find ur life more easy without any further tensions ...

[PatientMan 23]

Yaaa....Guys Approved Visa......Yes ..."I am Approving ur Visa...Welcome to the United States of America"...these were the golden words the CO told me when approving my visa.....

Well....my apologies for late posting...But here is my Experience..

Arrived at 06:15 AM..was let in at 06:55 Am....cleared the security and entered in main hall ....Took Token and was waiting for my token no.

.....................................

Me: Thankyou Sir

Was out from consulate at abt 8"00 AM.....Today i got my passport with visa and Envelope...Very Happy now...will be departing soon....

Note: The paper which CO gave me to pay IV fees, My case number, name and Alien Number was printed....

Guys do ask me any questions if u have .....My advise is just be calm, casual and dress professionally...be confident even if they try to confuse u...

Thankyou all my frds....i wish Best Luck to all for their upcoming Interviews...

Congratulations krishh_gem,

Best wishes for you.

I have one Tax related question for you,

Did they tell you already in the IL to bring The sponsors Tax transcript or new set of Affidavit of Support Form (I-134) ?

Thanks

[Tania2013 5]

Congratulations on your approved visa Krishh_Gem!!! I can only imagine how happy your family must be.

[vini515 9]

Congratulations Krishh and have a safe trip and a beautiful life in usa. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[LONG AWAITING 2]

Congrats krishh_gem!.. Have a safe trip to the US and enjoy