Interview Tips for Chennai/ Mumbai/ Delhi/ Calcutta

[Navyk 78]

Hi guys,

my wifes' interview is coming soon on 11/23/2011 at Mumbai and i am wondering if i have covered all the documents for the interview,

1)Passport (original and copy) 2) Passport 2X2 Photographs( she made 40 copies..lol) 3) Interview letter 4)Copy of birth certificate 5) copy of marriage certificate 6)Police certificate from passport office (copy) 7) local police clearance (Original) 8) Medical reports 9)AOS complete package (Me and Joint sponsor) 10)phone records, mail receipts, marriage album. 11) wifes' school leaving certificate, College degree 12) My passport photocopy with stamps indicating visit for the marriage.

She is not taking the DS-230 copy with her because i don't have a copy and she had to fill out Ds230 again at the VFS office on 11/14/2011. Also, i did not make the copies of the original AOS packet but i filled the I864 forms again, signed it and scanned her with all the required documents that were included with the original packet(including the coversheet and payment receipts), the only difference is the date as I re-signed the forms, so my question is will this(different dates on sponsor form) be an issue during her interview?

i already sent NVC Original AOS packet with additional photocopy set of AOS packet.

If you can think of any additional document to take during the interview please let me know... thanks in advance for your feedback

Looks good - also send copies of your W-2s even if you have sent IRS Tax transcripts. Remember to pay the courier fee of INR 387.00 at any of the VFS within the jurisdiction of Mumbai Consulate and take the receipt to interview. If you plan to collect the Visa/ Passport, you will need additional ID - like a PAN Card or ....

[tphatak 0]

Looks good - also send copies of your W-2s even if you have sent IRS Tax transcripts. Remember to pay the courier fee of INR 387.00 at any of the VFS within the jurisdiction of Mumbai Consulate and take the receipt to interview. If you plan to collect the Visa/ Passport, you will need additional ID - like a PAN Card or ....

NavyK the joint sponsor thing is freaking me out. We have no one absolutely no one who can be my joint sponsor. We are above the 125% guideline. My husband has been above the guideline for the past 4 years now. I really really hope we do not need a joint sponsor. My husband thinks I am crazy when I tell him about needing a joint sponsor.I hope he is right.

[tphatak 0]

Hi guys,

my wifes' interview is coming soon on 11/23/2011 at Mumbai and i am wondering if i have covered all the documents for the interview,

1)Passport (original and copy) 2) Passport 2X2 Photographs( she made 40 copies..lol) 3) Interview letter 4)Copy of birth certificate 5) copy of marriage certificate 6)Police certificate from passport office (copy) 7) local police clearance (Original) 8) Medical reports 9)AOS complete package (Me and Joint sponsor) 10)phone records, mail receipts, marriage album. 11) wifes' school leaving certificate, College degree 12) My passport photocopy with stamps indicating visit for the marriage.

She is not taking the DS-230 copy with her because i don't have a copy and she had to fill out Ds230 again at the VFS office on 11/14/2011. Also, i did not make the copies of the original AOS packet but i filled the I864 forms again, signed it and scanned her with all the required documents that were included with the original packet(including the coversheet and payment receipts), the only difference is the date as I re-signed the forms, so my question is will this(different dates on sponsor form) be an issue during her interview?

i already sent NVC Original AOS packet with additional photocopy set of AOS packet.

If you can think of any additional document to take during the interview please let me know... thanks in advance for your feedback

Fenil I suppose your wife's interview will be at the newly opened Mumbai Consulate. Please do ask her to share her detailed experience here. I will be interviewing there on November 29.

Goodluck to you guys

[Dave and Kinnari 31]

NavyK the joint sponsor thing is freaking me out. We have no one absolutely no one who can be my joint sponsor. We are above the 125% guideline. My husband has been above the guideline for the past 4 years now. I really really hope we do not need a joint sponsor. My husband thinks I am crazy when I tell him about needing a joint sponsor.I hope he is right.

I am pretty sure you would be fine. As long as he is not on the borderline of the poverty guidelines you should be good.

It is good to have a joint sponsor lined up if possible.

I think you will be fine.

[Navyk 78]

I am pretty sure you would be fine. As long as he is not on the borderline of the poverty guidelines you should be good.

It is good to have a joint sponsor lined up if possible.

I think you will be fine.

I agree with Dev. Your husband is not a student and hence you should be fine. More over they didn't insist that my wife produce a joint sponsor in our case, they said that our case would be strong if we can provide one. So just be cool and go to your interview in full confidence (maintain eye contact and answer only to the point) and you will be fine. Also all the best with your Interview, POE & your job interview (I guess it is in Florida).

Edited November 22, 2011 by Navyk

[fenil 0]

Fenil I suppose your wife's interview will be at the newly opened Mumbai Consulate. Please do ask her to share her detailed experience here. I will be interviewing there on November 29.

Goodluck to you guys

thanks guys for you inputs...i will update you guys tonight..we prepared very hard for the interview and now all i can do is sit back and wait for her call....

Edited November 22, 2011 by fenil

[tphatak 0]

I agree with Dev. Your husband is not a student and hence you should be fine. More over they didn't insist that my wife produce a joint sponsor in our case, they said that our case would be strong if we can provide one. So just be cool and go to your interview in full confidence (maintain eye contact and answer only to the point) and you will be fine. Also all the best with your Interview, POE & your job interview (I guess it is in Florida).

Thank you NavyK!

I am pretty sure you would be fine. As long as he is not on the borderline of the poverty guidelines you should be good.

It is good to have a joint sponsor lined up if possible.

I think you will be fine.

Thank you Dave.

[fenil 0]

My wife passed the interview and i am booking her tickets for Dec 14...i am so happy she will be here before Christmas.... i posted the interview details here at http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?trim=no&cty=&cnty=India&page=1&dfilter=5...thansk to all the VJers and good luck to other members with their immigration process..

[tphatak 0]

Is husbands passport size photo needed for my interview?

[tphatak 0]

My wife passed the interview and i am booking her tickets for Dec 14...i am so happy she will be here before Christmas.... i posted the interview details here at http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?trim=no&cty=&cnty=India&page=1&dfilter=5...thansk to all the VJers and good luck to other members with their immigration process..

CONGRATS Fenil!

Thank you for sharing your wife's interview experience. Did she carry your passport size photos for the interview?

[shitalhiren0803 0]

My wife passed the interview and i am booking her tickets for Dec 14...i am so happy she will be here before Christmas.... i posted the interview details here at http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?trim=no&cty=&cnty=India&page=1&dfilter=5...thansk to all the VJers and good luck to other members with their immigration process..

congrats!!!!!!!!!

[tphatak 0]

Another query. Can I take a copy of the DS-230 to the interview which I submitted to the VFS? or do I have to fill it again?

[shitalhiren0803 0]

Another query. Can I take a copy of the DS-230 to the interview which I submitted to the VFS? or do I have to fill it again?

hey we had already submitted DS-230 With NVC.. again we need to fill up the DS-230 with VFS at mumbai???????????

[fenil 0]

CONGRATS Fenil!

Thank you for sharing your wife's interview experience. Did she carry your passport size photos for the interview?

No she did not carry my passport size photos. Take a copy of DS230 that you submitted to NVC when you go to VFS and they may not require you to fill out another DS230.

[Dave and Kinnari 31]

Congrats Fenil!

Shital...my wife took a copy of the DS-230 (Part 1 Signed) and she was required to submit it to VFS Ahmadabad.