Chennai Bound

[ganesh86 0]

I will definetly keep you and other posted on the developments. As soon as my wife visits Dr Songa office on 09/23 by the end of the day I will let you guys know especially the fees and the type of tests that she is taken e.t.c

02/20/2011 - Married

03/14/2011 - I-130 sent

03/15/2011 - I-130 received

03/18/2011 - NOA1

06/16/2011 - NOA2

07/17/2011 - NVC received

08/06/2011 - Received DS-3032 and I-864 bill

08/06/2011 - Emailed DS-3032 and paid I-864 bill

08/10/2011 - I-864 sent to NVC

08/15/2011 - DS-3032 accepted and IV bill received

08/15/2011 - Paid IV bill

08/18/2011 - DS-230 sent to NVC

08/19/2011 - DS-230 received at NVC

08/24/2011 - SIF & Case Complete

08/26/2011- RFE on missing PCC and Case re-opened

08/27/2011- Wife Sent PCC from India(In fact she did get PCC on end of 27th from passport office in India and she mailed PCC following day upon getting RFE from NVC. Otherwise we thought of submitting during interview)

08/30/2011 - Case Closed(Thank God)

10/24/2011- Interview Date at Chennai @ 1PM

[ganesh86 0]

Folks, who are scheduled for medical test either in Hyderabad or Chennai just to make sure to carry the following documents.

Original Appointment Letter(It is nice 2 carry atleast 2 copies)

Original Passport

Copy of Passport(first page-biographic data and last 2 pages of passport)

Three passport size photos

Medical test fees.

Note: The usual cost range is up to RS 6500 and beyond. Just an advise that try to carry excessive cash becuase they may even ask you to take extra vaccinations. You never know.

02/20/2011 - Married

03/14/2011 - I-130 sent

03/15/2011 - I-130 received

03/18/2011 - NOA1

06/16/2011 - NOA2

07/17/2011 - NVC received

08/06/2011 - Received DS-3032 and I-864 bill

08/06/2011 - Emailed DS-3032 and paid I-864 bill

08/10/2011 - I-864 sent to NVC

08/15/2011 - DS-3032 accepted and IV bill received

08/15/2011 - Paid IV bill

08/18/2011 - DS-230 sent to NVC

08/19/2011 - DS-230 received at NVC

08/24/2011 - SIF & Case Complete

08/26/2011- RFE on missing PCC and Case re-opened

08/27/2011- Wife Sent PCC from India(In fact she did get PCC on end of 27th from passport office in India and she mailed PCC following day upon getting RFE from NVC. Otherwise we thought of submitting during interview)

08/30/2011 - Case Closed(Thank God)

09/23/2011- Medical test appointment in hyderabad

10/24/2011- Interview Date at Chennai @ 1PM

[Navyk 78]

I am trying to book my tickets to reach Chennai on 10/24 - a day before interview. We will stay at Chennai till 10/27 or 10/28 to collect passport and visa packet from VFS, Chennai (we have train tickets booked for both days).

Also taking the risk of booking return jouney tickets for both of us on 10/30 from Hyderabad. Do you think it is risky and whether I need to give more time. I request those who had been to Chennai to guide me regarding getting the passport and Visa at VFS, Chennai.

[GOD CAN DO IT 1]

[Chennai interview process looks a little different. Since Delhi bound guys got 221G, we would like you to please clarify the following to remove our confusion - we appreciate your input.

What time did you finish your interview? - around 4.00 p.m,time assigned 1.00 p.m

Did your interview email ask you to submit any documents? Did it mention anything about VFS? no,it didnot ask me to submit anything

Did you submit the Medical Results at the US Consulate and after interview were you asked to submit that while paying the courier fee at VFS?- he submitted medical reports during interview in the counsulate and that's it.

Did you collect the passport on the day or 1 day after the interview? 1 day after,because when we got to the Vfs after interview it was already 4.30or so,otherwise also,you can only collect it after they send you a SMS,that states you can come and collect the passport,that will come the next day or so.

feel free to ask me any more questions?

[jazz88 1]

I am trying to book my tickets to reach Chennai on 10/24 - a day before interview. We will stay at Chennai till 10/27 or 10/28 to collect passport and visa packet from VFS, Chennai (we have train tickets booked for both days).

Also taking the risk of booking return jouney tickets for both of us on 10/30 from Hyderabad. Do you think it is risky and whether I need to give more time. I request those who had been to Chennai to guide me regarding getting the passport and Visa at VFS, Chennai.

Do not pay for your ticket untill you don't get your wife visa in your hand.

2 time's happen in my family..my bro he booked his wife ticket after 1 week interview. but they ask her again for some paperwork for I864 something. my uncle has his interview last month my couzin he booked his ticket after 1 week also but ask him for his son certifate.

so i suggest you just hold your ticket for Oct 30th but dont pay for it yet. when you have your wife visa you can confirm it before 48 or 72 hours i am not really sure about this.

i am trying to go this week in india. but NVC ask me about statement so i call my Agent let her know about it i am not going this week just look for it after Sep 30th. i hold it i don't booked until i am not sure about my case. also if you wana go before her interview so i think you need to go before 24th. if you go from here 24th so gone be there at 25th. booked your ticket 22nd or 23rd of oct.

[Navyk 78]

Thanks GOD CAN DO IT.

Wife's interview is at 1 pm on 10/25 and 10/26 is holiday, so booked two sets of train tickets for 10/27 & 10/28 to Hyderabad, hoping to get the passport and visa in hand. We both will reach Chennai (I am starting here on 10/22 by BA) on 10/24. If we are lucky on 10/25, we will fly on 10/26 to Hyderabad. Since I have limited leave due to my new job after graduation, I booked my return ticket and one way ticket for wife for 10/30. We are trusting the Lord who has always been good to us.

Can you please let me know how I can get an SMS from VFS on my wife's cell phone! Appreciate your help.

[ganesh86 0]

Thanks GOD CAN DO IT.

Wife's interview is at 1 pm on 10/25 and 10/26 is holiday, so booked two sets of train tickets for 10/27 & 10/28 to Hyderabad, hoping to get the passport and visa in hand. We both will reach Chennai (I am starting here on 10/22 by BA) on 10/24. If we are lucky on 10/25, we will fly on 10/26 to Hyderabad. Since I have limited leave due to my new job after graduation, I booked my return ticket and one way ticket for wife for 10/30. We are trusting the Lord who has always been good to us.

Can you please let me know how I can get an SMS from VFS on my wife's cell phone! Appreciate your help.

Folks who are scheduled for their medical test in Hyderabad, I wanted to share this information. My wife did call Vijaya Diagnostic Center to find out whether Dr Raj Kumar Songa is available on Saturdays and they said medical tests usually conduct Monday through Friday. Since her medical test is scheduled on 09/23 which is Friday, she has to return to on Monday again to take vaccination and collect medical report from them.

02/20/2011 - Married

03/14/2011 - I-130 sent

03/15/2011 - I-130 received

03/18/2011 - NOA1

06/16/2011 - NOA2

07/17/2011 - NVC received

08/06/2011 - Received DS-3032 and I-864 bill

08/06/2011 - Emailed DS-3032 and paid I-864 bill

08/10/2011 - I-864 sent to NVC

08/15/2011 - DS-3032 accepted and IV bill received

08/15/2011 - Paid IV bill

08/18/2011 - DS-230 sent to NVC

08/19/2011 - DS-230 received at NVC

08/24/2011 - SIF & Case Complete

08/26/2011- RFE on missing PCC and Case re-opened

08/27/2011- Wife Sent PCC from India(In fact she did get PCC on end of 27th from passport office in India and she mailed PCC following day upon getting RFE from NVC. Otherwise we thought of submitting during interview)

08/30/2011 - Case Closed(Thank God)

09/23/2011- Medical Test

10/24/2011- Interview Date at Chennai @ 1PM

[Krikit 1,164]

Moving from Process to Progress.

[ganesh86 0]

Our marriage certificate shows her married name but her passport and immigration applications it still showing as maiden name. Do you guys think consular officer might raise this issue during her interview? I mean questions like, " why your marriage certificate shows married name(which is my last name) but passport and immigration applications" shows as maiden name as your last name?

Even in the future she decided not to change her maiden name. Will that be a problem or she needs to go back to marriage registrar ofice in India prior to interview and get an updated marriage certificate with her maiden name?

Please advise us!

02/20/2011 - Married

03/14/2011 - I-130 sent

03/15/2011 - I-130 received

03/18/2011 - NOA1

06/16/2011 - NOA2

07/17/2011 - NVC received

08/06/2011 - Received DS-3032 and I-864 bill

08/06/2011 - Emailed DS-3032 and paid I-864 bill

08/10/2011 - I-864 sent to NVC

08/15/2011 - DS-3032 accepted and IV bill received

08/15/2011 - Paid IV bill

08/18/2011 - DS-230 sent to NVC

08/19/2011 - DS-230 received at NVC

09/13/2011- Interview Date Received

09/23/2011- Medical Test

10/24/2011- Interview Date at Chennai @ 1PM

[Navyk 78]

Our marriage certificate shows her married name but her passport and immigration applications it still showing as maiden name. Do you guys think consular officer might raise this issue during her interview? I mean questions like, " why your marriage certificate shows married name(which is my last name) but passport and immigration applications" shows as maiden name as your last name?

Even in the future she decided not to change her maiden name. Will that be a problem or she needs to go back to marriage registrar ofice in India prior to interview and get an updated marriage certificate with her maiden name?

Please advise us!

02/20/2011 - Married

03/14/2011 - I-130 sent

03/15/2011 - I-130 received

03/18/2011 - NOA1

06/16/2011 - NOA2

07/17/2011 - NVC received

08/06/2011 - Received DS-3032 and I-864 bill

08/06/2011 - Emailed DS-3032 and paid I-864 bill

08/10/2011 - I-864 sent to NVC

08/15/2011 - DS-3032 accepted and IV bill received

08/15/2011 - Paid IV bill

08/18/2011 - DS-230 sent to NVC

08/19/2011 - DS-230 received at NVC

09/13/2011- Interview Date Received

09/23/2011- Medical Test

10/24/2011- Interview Date at Chennai @ 1PM

Not a problem, as long as the name on the Visa application name matches the name on the Passport. If it were an issue, you would have got a RFE from USCIS where you first sent a copy of your marraige with I-130 application with different surnames.

[Navyk 78]

Folks who are scheduled for their medical test in Hyderabad, I wanted to share this information. My wife did call Vijaya Diagnostic Center to find out whether Dr Raj Kumar Songa is available on Saturdays and they said medical tests usually conduct Monday through Friday. Since her medical test is scheduled on 09/23 which is Friday, she has to return to on Monday again to take vaccination and collect medical report from them.

02/20/2011 - Married

03/14/2011 - I-130 sent

03/15/2011 - I-130 received

03/18/2011 - NOA1

06/16/2011 - NOA2

07/17/2011 - NVC received

08/06/2011 - Received DS-3032 and I-864 bill

08/06/2011 - Emailed DS-3032 and paid I-864 bill

08/10/2011 - I-864 sent to NVC

08/15/2011 - DS-3032 accepted and IV bill received

08/15/2011 - Paid IV bill

08/18/2011 - DS-230 sent to NVC

08/19/2011 - DS-230 received at NVC

08/24/2011 - SIF & Case Complete

08/26/2011- RFE on missing PCC and Case re-opened

08/27/2011- Wife Sent PCC from India(In fact she did get PCC on end of 27th from passport office in India and she mailed PCC following day upon getting RFE from NVC. Otherwise we thought of submitting during interview)

08/30/2011 - Case Closed(Thank God)

09/23/2011- Medical Test

10/24/2011- Interview Date at Chennai @ 1PM

Thanks for the info. He gave us 10/7 and 10/8 is a Saturday. We will try for an earlier date.

[Navyk 78]

Do not pay for your ticket untill you don't get your wife visa in your hand.

2 time's happen in my family..my bro he booked his wife ticket after 1 week interview. but they ask her again for some paperwork for I864 something. my uncle has his interview last month my couzin he booked his ticket after 1 week also but ask him for his son certifate.

so i suggest you just hold your ticket for Oct 30th but dont pay for it yet. when you have your wife visa you can confirm it before 48 or 72 hours i am not really sure about this.

i am trying to go this week in india. but NVC ask me about statement so i call my Agent let her know about it i am not going this week just look for it after Sep 30th. i hold it i don't booked until i am not sure about my case. also if you wana go before her interview so i think you need to go before 24th. if you go from here 24th so gone be there at 25th. booked your ticket 22nd or 23rd of oct.

Thanks Jazz88 for the caution. But our is a calculated risk and we are trusting the Lord.

I have 2 weeks of vacation and I am planning to use 1 week just to be there at interview to provide the best evidence of continuing relationship (wife will make sure that I am waiting outside).

I don't foresee any isses with my AOS packet (I earn very high salary and provided employment letter with salary thereon & latest pay stubs) and I have one issue with IV packet as wife's Kuwait PCC is expiring on 10/2/2011(Kuwait PCC is valid for 3 months), so we are getting one on 10/03 and will submit it with courier fee at VFS on 10/10/2011. And I have lot of evidence as proof of continuing relationship - telephone log, wife as beneficiary on my Insurance, primary beneficiary on my 401K and secondary beneficiary on my father's 401K, joint lease of partment in US, facebook comments, my I-130 has affidavits from parents from both sides and a few other relatives......

[jazz88 1]

you have all evidence so i dont think its not gone be any problem.

i am scare from my case..i am staying with my mom dad in usa. only evidence i have after marriage i stayed 2 months with my husband so i have Pic's for those 2 months & last year i gone to india see my husband so i have those pic's too. but i dont have any proof for when we go out after marriage. even i don't have ticket's so we can show to CO. but i do have all the call log last six months. i can say i have more than 1 hundred pic after marriage.

Edited September 22, 2011 by jazz88

[ganesh86 0]

Folks,

I wanted to update you about my wife's 1st day medical test which happened today. She reached by 9AM exactly. At reception desk she was asked to pay RS1000. On her 1st day, doctor Raj Kumar Songa is not available. It was his assistant who took my wife's height, weight, heart rate, blood pressure and blood test followed by chest X-ray. They said they will call my wife this evening and let her know about her next appointment.

Her next appointment will be with Dr. Raj Kumar Songa and on that day she will be given vaccination and a sealed envelope. IF there is a serious health problem or abnormatliy then they will discuss with my wife. Otherwise they will give her sealed envelope. On this particular day she has to pay additional Rs5000-Rs6000 which includes vaccinations. In conclusion she ended up paying no more than RS7000.

She specifically asked when will be the next appointmement and they said they cannot really say when it will be. I am hoping it should be next week and either ways she will hear from them by this evening. They will only acccept CASH and do not accept credit/debit cards. So please carry cash only.

USCIS:

3/14/11 - I -130 sent to USCIS Chicago Lockbox

3/18/11 - NOA1

6/16/11 - NOA2

NVC:

7/19/11 - NVC Case Number

8/31/11 - Case Completed

9/13/11 - Interview Date received

9/23/11- Medical Test Scheduled

10/24/11- Interview @ Chennai Consulate at 1 PM Chennai Consulate

[ganesh86 0]

Folks,

I wanted to update you about my wife's 1st day medical test which happened today. She reached by 9AM exactly. At reception desk she was asked to pay RS1000. On her 1st day, doctor Raj Kumar Songa is not available. It was his assistant who took my wife's height, weight, heart rate, blood pressure and blood test followed by chest X-ray. They said they will call my wife this evening and let her know about her next appointment.

Her next appointment will be with Dr. Raj Kumar Songa and on that day she will be given vaccination and a sealed envelope. IF there is a serious health problem or abnormatliy then they will discuss with my wife. Otherwise they will give her sealed envelope. On this particular day she has to pay additional Rs5000-Rs6000 which includes vaccinations. In conclusion she ended up paying no more than RS7000.

She specifically asked when will be the next appointmement and they said they cannot really say when it will be. I am hoping it should be next week and either ways she will hear from them by this evening. They will only acccept CASH and do not accept credit/debit cards. So please carry cash only.

USCIS:

3/14/11 - I -130 sent to USCIS Chicago Lockbox

3/18/11 - NOA1

6/16/11 - NOA2

NVC:

7/19/11 - NVC Case Number

8/31/11 - Case Completed

9/13/11 - Interview Date received

9/23/11- Medical Test Scheduled

10/24/11- Interview @ Chennai Consulate at 1 PM Chennai Consulate