Interview Tips for Chennai/ Mumbai/ Delhi/ Calcutta

[Dave and Kinnari 31]

That is what they have been saying until they started giving out October interview dates around 22nd. Then they stopped giving any more dates from 25th, so my guess is that this time it is for real and we may get to know by 9/8. I am praying that the consulates will have more slots open for guys like us.

Yikes... I hope we get in. Next week is gonna be super anxious and stressful.

[I_love_my_hubby 0]

Hi guys I am back with a second CC on 8/31 with an opportunity for a October interview date. :dance:

Talked to an operator and got confirmation (no SIF - I have access) and was told that NVC will finalize the October interview in the first week of September and will inform in the second week.

I thanks the Lord for His favor and all of you for your support and encouragement all though these 10 days of misery.

Congratulations NavyK!!!!!!!!!

[Navyk 78]

Congratulations NavyK!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Nilu&Bhakti - appreciate your good wishes.

Yikes... I hope we get in. Next week is gonna be super anxious and stressful.

Sure it will be stressful but we will have good news.

[Ankitc 0]

My Visa is approved.

Just came back to hotel from embassy.I will give detail review once I reach home

Thanks VJ

My detailed interview review

We stayed at Hotel Shalimar which is about three minutes away from consulate .I grabbed a cab and got to the consulate at 7:15am.

There was a long queue. The interview time doesn’t mean anything if you get a chance go to consulate early.

One guy asked everyone to keep their passport and interview letter handy. After security check I was given a wooden token. security staff were pretty ruthless. I went inside the consulate; stand in another queue for fingerprints. I gave my fingerprints and sat there for a while till my name was called.I went in window number 5. She was a middle aged Indian lady

She returned a bunch of documents to me which was not needed and started asking me questions in Gujarati

• Who’s calling you?
  
• My wife
  
• Who is the joint sponsor?
  
• My father in law
  
• Where is your wife right now?
  
• She is waiting for me at the hotel
  
• Is she here in Mumbai?
  
• Yes
  
• If necessary the officer will asked you to call her here
  
• Ok
  

Then I sat in waiting lounge, talked with other applicants and had few cups of coffee.

And almost after 2 hours my name was called. This time I went to window 9.

• CO: Hello how are you?
  
• I am fine and how are you?
  
• CO: I’m fine
  
• She asked me to raise my right hand and take the oath.
  
• CO: When did you get married?
  
• On xyz date
  
• CO:Was it love marriage or arrange?
  
• CO: Where is your wife?
  
• She is waiting for me at the hotel. I had inquired consulate yesterday that if she is allow coming inside the consulate with me but they told me that she is not allowed.
  
• CO: Oh Ok
  
• CO: How long she has been living with you ?
  
• 14 months
  
• She whispered I am not quite sure about her domicile
  
• She asked me a dozen questions about my wife being here in India for almost 14 months.I was well prepared for that and explain her everything
  
• CO: Ok I’m believing what you are telling
  
• CO: Where is your FIL?
  
• USA
  
• CO: Where does he work?
  
• He works at ………………as……………………
  
• CO: How many brother and sister does your wife have?
  
• X bro and X sis
  
• Where do they live and what and where do they work?
  
• They live at …….and they work at……as………..
  
• Do you have your marriage photographs?
  
• YES. I passed three photo albums to her. She was looking the marriage pics and suddenly asked me
  
• CO: How many times did you take “Fera”?
  
• Four
  

Later she asked me about our trip to Mauritius and gave us compliments.

She smiled at me

Now go outside make a call to your wife and tell her your visa is approved.

Thank you Ma’am

I was out by 10.30AM.It was a fantastic experience.

The consular officer was very nice, a pleasant personality. I wanted her to keep asking me questions . She was keep smiling at me her body language was positive which gave me confidence at the time of interview. At some point it look like she was helping me to succeed.

I received a text message from VFS around 4pm that my passport is ready for delivery. I collected my passport and brown envelop from VFS the same day

Thanks again to VJ and all the members

[I_love_my_hubby 0]

My detailed interview review

We stayed at Hotel Shalimar which is about three minutes away from consulate .I grabbed a cab and got to the consulate at 7:15am.

There was a long queue. The interview time doesn’t mean anything if you get a chance go to consulate early.

One guy asked everyone to keep their passport and interview letter handy. After security check I was given a wooden token. security staff were pretty ruthless. I went inside the consulate; stand in another queue for fingerprints. I gave my fingerprints and sat there for a while till my name was called.I went in window number 5. She was a middle aged Indian lady

She returned a bunch of documents to me which was not needed and started asking me questions in Gujarati

• Who’s calling you?
  
• My wife
  
• Who is the joint sponsor?
  
• My father in law
  
• Where is your wife right now?
  
• She is waiting for me at the hotel
  
• Is she here in Mumbai?
  
• Yes
  
• If necessary the officer will asked you to call her here
  
• Ok
  

Then I sat in waiting lounge, talked with other applicants and had few cups of coffee.

And almost after 2 hours my name was called. This time I went to window 9.

• CO: Hello how are you?
  
• I am fine and how are you?
  
• CO: I’m fine
  
• She asked me to raise my right hand and take the oath.
  
• CO: When did you get married?
  
• On xyz date
  
• CO:Was it love marriage or arrange?
  
• CO: Where is your wife?
  
• She is waiting for me at the hotel. I had inquired consulate yesterday that if she is allow coming inside the consulate with me but they told me that she is not allowed.
  
• CO: Oh Ok
  
• CO: How long she has been living with you ?
  
• 14 months
  
• She whispered I am not quite sure about her domicile
  
• She asked me a dozen questions about my wife being here in India for almost 14 months.I was well prepared for that and explain her everything
  
• CO: Ok I’m believing what you are telling
  
• CO: Where is your FIL?
  
• USA
  
• CO: Where does he work?
  
• He works at ………………as……………………
  
• CO: How many brother and sister does your wife have?
  
• X bro and X sis
  
• Where do they live and what and where do they work?
  
• They live at …….and they work at……as………..
  
• Do you have your marriage photographs?
  
• YES. I passed three photo albums to her. She was looking the marriage pics and suddenly asked me
  
• CO: How many times did you take “Fera”?
  
• Four
  

Later she asked me about our trip to Mauritius and gave us compliments.

She smiled at me

Now go outside make a call to your wife and tell her your visa is approved.

Thank you Ma’am

I was out by 10.30AM.It was a fantastic experience.

The consular officer was very nice, a pleasant personality. I wanted her to keep asking me questions . She was keep smiling at me her body language was positive which gave me confidence at the time of interview. At some point it look like she was helping me to succeed.

I received a text message from VFS around 4pm that my passport is ready for delivery. I collected my passport and brown envelop from VFS the same day

Thanks again to VJ and all the members

Congratulations once again & thank you for sharing your experience with us

[Humtum 0]

Congrats Ankitc . Thanks for the details. Wish you Happy Life.

[Navyk 78]

Congrats Ankitc and thanks for sharing your experience.

[Dave and Kinnari 31]

Ankitic! Thanks for the detailed experience!

When are you coming over to the USA?!?

[hitu 0]

My detailed interview review

We stayed at Hotel Shalimar which is about three minutes away from consulate .I grabbed a cab and got to the consulate at 7:15am.

There was a long queue. The interview time doesn’t mean anything if you get a chance go to consulate early.

One guy asked everyone to keep their passport and interview letter handy. After security check I was given a wooden token. security staff were pretty ruthless. I went inside the consulate; stand in another queue for fingerprints. I gave my fingerprints and sat there for a while till my name was called.I went in window number 5. She was a middle aged Indian lady

She returned a bunch of documents to me which was not needed and started asking me questions in Gujarati

• Who’s calling you?
  
• My wife
  
• Who is the joint sponsor?
  
• My father in law
  
• Where is your wife right now?
  
• She is waiting for me at the hotel
  
• Is she here in Mumbai?
  
• Yes
  
• If necessary the officer will asked you to call her here
  
• Ok
  

Then I sat in waiting lounge, talked with other applicants and had few cups of coffee.

And almost after 2 hours my name was called. This time I went to window 9.

• CO: Hello how are you?
  
• I am fine and how are you?
  
• CO: I’m fine
  
• She asked me to raise my right hand and take the oath.
  
• CO: When did you get married?
  
• On xyz date
  
• CO:Was it love marriage or arrange?
  
• CO: Where is your wife?
  
• She is waiting for me at the hotel. I had inquired consulate yesterday that if she is allow coming inside the consulate with me but they told me that she is not allowed.
  
• CO: Oh Ok
  
• CO: How long she has been living with you ?
  
• 14 months
  
• She whispered I am not quite sure about her domicile
  
• She asked me a dozen questions about my wife being here in India for almost 14 months.I was well prepared for that and explain her everything
  
• CO: Ok I’m believing what you are telling
  
• CO: Where is your FIL?
  
• USA
  
• CO: Where does he work?
  
• He works at ………………as……………………
  
• CO: How many brother and sister does your wife have?
  
• X bro and X sis
  
• Where do they live and what and where do they work?
  
• They live at …….and they work at……as………..
  
• Do you have your marriage photographs?
  
• YES. I passed three photo albums to her. She was looking the marriage pics and suddenly asked me
  
• CO: How many times did you take “Fera”?
  
• Four
  

Later she asked me about our trip to Mauritius and gave us compliments.

She smiled at me

Now go outside make a call to your wife and tell her your visa is approved.

Thank you Ma’am

I was out by 10.30AM.It was a fantastic experience.

The consular officer was very nice, a pleasant personality. I wanted her to keep asking me questions . She was keep smiling at me her body language was positive which gave me confidence at the time of interview. At some point it look like she was helping me to succeed.

I received a text message from VFS around 4pm that my passport is ready for delivery. I collected my passport and brown envelop from VFS the same day

Thanks again to VJ and all the members

Congratulation Ankit..

It was wounderful experiance by you and thank you so much for sharing your experience. Good Luck.

[the rock 0]

My wife got rejected because we didn't we have a hindu wedding ceremony. We didn't have the vidhi ceremony and they wanted the photos. Any idea what to do?

[Navyk 78]

My wife got rejected because we didn't we have a hindu wedding ceremony. We didn't have the vidhi ceremony and they wanted the photos. Any idea what to do?

Sorry to hear that - didn't she take photos and other related documents to interview. What reason did CO give for rejection!

[Dave and Kinnari 31]

Sorry to hear that - didn't she take photos and other related documents to interview. What reason did CO give for rejection!

I also want to ask is there any other things that make your case unique or out of the norm? Age difference, different castes, divorce(s) anything of this nature?

[the rock 0]

No the only problem was that they vidhi photos. You know the feras and ganesh and hast melap. we did not have those.

[Ankitc 0]

No the only problem was that they vidhi photos. You know the feras and ganesh and hast melap. we did not have those.

Did your wife try to explain CO why you did not have Hindu wedding ceremonies ?

Edited September 2, 2011 by Ankitc

[the rock 0]

Did your wife try to explain CO why you did not have Hindu wedding ceremonies ?

Yes she did. look at my topic. thanks