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I am a new member of this site waiting for my interview date.I need an expert advice from my seniors who has already gone through this phase.

#What are the important documents (must to carry)for Mumbai Interview.

#I have gone through different forums and post and found a huge huge list.I came to know people also carry copy of I-130,I-864, DS-230. Is it must(actually I have no coppy of I-130 and I-864)?

#Also my main concern is that we met last year in November and got married in Feb this year (it was an arranged marriage).Hubby was with for a month after our wedding later he left for US (as he is working for a finance company he can't get off for more than 1 month in a year). We have not met each from last 7 month (will it cause any problem??).

I will highly appreciate for your time and kind help

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Marriage: 2011-2-09

I-130 Sent : 2011-04-18

I-130 NOA1 : 2011-04-28

I-130 Approved : 2011-07-20

NVC Received : 2011-08-08

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2011-08-30

Pay I-864 Bill: 2011-09-01

Receive I-864 Package : 2011-09-05

Return Completed I-864 : 2011-09-05

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2011-09-02

Receive IV Bill : 2011-09-07

Pay IV Bill : 2011-09-07

Receive Instruction Package : 2011-09-07

Sent Completed DS-230 Package: 2011-09-07

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I am a new member of this site waiting for my interview date.I need an expert advice from my seniors who has already gone through this phase.

#What are the important documents (must to carry)for Mumbai Interview.

#I have gone through different forums and post and found a huge huge list.I came to know people also carry copy of I-130,I-864, DS-230. Is it must(actually I have no coppy of I-130 and I-864)?

#Also my main concern is that we met last year in November and got married in Feb this year (it was an arranged marriage).Hubby was with for a month after our wedding later he left for US (as he is working for a finance company he can't get off for more than 1 month in a year). We have not met each from last 7 month (will it cause any problem??).

I will highly appreciate for your time and kind help

Anum

  1. There is really no need to take copies of I-130, I-864, DS-3032 & DS-230. Consulate has all those with them. We take those just to be sure and it gives us some confidence. No one was ever asked to show copies of these in any interview. So if you don't have copies of those, you are fine.
  2. I met my wife in Jan 3 this year and got married on March 10, during my spring break (was a student). Consulate knows about Indian arranged marraiges, so that is not a concern, as long as you take evidence of continuing relationship - like, a few email copies covering different period, skype or google chat logs, telephone logs, marraige photos (showing all the religious customs/ rituals), reception photos, honeymoon photos.
  3. Complete medical and obtain medical certificates to be submitted at VFS (one packet is for Point of Entry).
  4. Submit the documents required to be submitted at nearest VFS serving Mumbai consulate and obtain a receipt - at least need to pay courier fee. This receipt is required for interview.
  5. Carry all the required documents like Passport and a copy, interview letter, VFS receipt of haivng paid courier fee and submitted documents that are asked to be submitted at VFS in your interview letter.
  6. Above all be very confident and answer to the questions (don't say more than required information).

USA

01/08/13 - Approved and GC is order for production on 1/8/14

09/12/13 - Case transferred to CSC. NOA2 received on 09/18/13

08/30/13 - Biometrics Done - No walk ins allowed at this LSC (received on 8/16/13).

08/05/13 - NOA1 (received on 08/10/13)

08/01/13 - Mailed I-751 (received on 8/2/13 - check cashed on 8/5/13)

12/28/11 - Received SSN (applied on 12/20/11, as we didn't get based on DS-230 options)
11/28/11 - Received Green Card (Expires on 10/30/13) - Welcome Letter on 11/17/11
10/30/11 - POE - Houston, TX

Chennai Consulate (40 days)
10/28/11 - Received Visa papers and Passport at VFS
10/25/11 - Interview Cleared Successfully (Spouse was not allowed in)

NVC: (90 days from NOA2 to Consulate)
08/31/11 - Case Completed (Interview 10/25/11) - Received at Chennai on 09/19/11
07/22/11 - NVC Case Number

USCIS: (92 days)

6/21/11 - NOA2 (NOA1 on 3/25/11) - took a month to get to NVC
3/21/11 - I-130 sent to USCIS Lockbox, Chicago.

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Thank you so much dear, yes you are right it is not uncommon in our custom..but i was confused that how i will convince them.Thanks again for detailing your thought.It is really gonna help me a lot

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Marriage: 2011-2-09

I-130 Sent : 2011-04-18

I-130 NOA1 : 2011-04-28

I-130 Approved : 2011-07-20

NVC Received : 2011-08-08

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2011-08-30

Pay I-864 Bill: 2011-09-01

Receive I-864 Package : 2011-09-05

Return Completed I-864 : 2011-09-05

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2011-09-02

Receive IV Bill : 2011-09-07

Pay IV Bill : 2011-09-07

Receive Instruction Package : 2011-09-07

Sent Completed DS-230 Package: 2011-09-07

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anum   1

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Good Luck dear for you interview. When it will be my turn you will be done by that time I will need your exert advice. Do keep in touch.

5rxtatibhzrw.png

Marriage: 2011-2-09

I-130 Sent : 2011-04-18

I-130 NOA1 : 2011-04-28

I-130 Approved : 2011-07-20

NVC Received : 2011-08-08

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2011-08-30

Pay I-864 Bill: 2011-09-01

Receive I-864 Package : 2011-09-05

Return Completed I-864 : 2011-09-05

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2011-09-02

Receive IV Bill : 2011-09-07

Pay IV Bill : 2011-09-07

Receive Instruction Package : 2011-09-07

Sent Completed DS-230 Package: 2011-09-07

Navyk Experienced

Navyk   78

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Good Luck dear for you interview. When it will be my turn you will be done by that time I will need your exert advice. Do keep in touch.

I am going for wife's interview to support her and the Lord willing to bring her back. And thanks for your good wishes - we need those - will provide a review of the interview after it is done.

USA

01/08/13 - Approved and GC is order for production on 1/8/14

09/12/13 - Case transferred to CSC. NOA2 received on 09/18/13

08/30/13 - Biometrics Done - No walk ins allowed at this LSC (received on 8/16/13).

08/05/13 - NOA1 (received on 08/10/13)

08/01/13 - Mailed I-751 (received on 8/2/13 - check cashed on 8/5/13)

12/28/11 - Received SSN (applied on 12/20/11, as we didn't get based on DS-230 options)
11/28/11 - Received Green Card (Expires on 10/30/13) - Welcome Letter on 11/17/11
10/30/11 - POE - Houston, TX

Chennai Consulate (40 days)
10/28/11 - Received Visa papers and Passport at VFS
10/25/11 - Interview Cleared Successfully (Spouse was not allowed in)

NVC: (90 days from NOA2 to Consulate)
08/31/11 - Case Completed (Interview 10/25/11) - Received at Chennai on 09/19/11
07/22/11 - NVC Case Number

USCIS: (92 days)

6/21/11 - NOA2 (NOA1 on 3/25/11) - took a month to get to NVC
3/21/11 - I-130 sent to USCIS Lockbox, Chicago.

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I am going for wife's interview to support her and the Lord willing to bring her back. And thanks for your good wishes - we need those - will provide a review of the interview after it is done.

Lots of luck to you and your Wife, InshAllah everything will be fine,we all are eager to hear good news from you.

5rxtatibhzrw.png

Marriage: 2011-2-09

I-130 Sent : 2011-04-18

I-130 NOA1 : 2011-04-28

I-130 Approved : 2011-07-20

NVC Received : 2011-08-08

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2011-08-30

Pay I-864 Bill: 2011-09-01

Receive I-864 Package : 2011-09-05

Return Completed I-864 : 2011-09-05

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2011-09-02

Receive IV Bill : 2011-09-07

Pay IV Bill : 2011-09-07

Receive Instruction Package : 2011-09-07

Sent Completed DS-230 Package: 2011-09-07

 
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