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Hi All!

To anyone who has a loved one applying within India, have they already obtained their Police Clearance? The Embassy site for India wasn't much help on who to go to for this (http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/ivpolicecertificates.html).

My husband and I currently live in Pune (about 3 hours away from Mumbai) and I haven't a clue as to where/whom to get this Police Clearance from! Some places say the local police, some say the Passport Office, some say otherwise.

Considering how long it takes the India Government to do ANYTHING, I was thinking that while we are waiting for the I-130 approval we could get started on obtaining his Police Clearance. Good idea or no?

ANY SUGGESTIONS would make my day!

Thanks!

08/2007 - Met at work

10/2007 - Started chatting

05/2008 - He was back in USA for work

07/2008 - Started dating

01/2009 - ENGAGED!

07/2009 - Convinced his family for our Marriage

08/2009 - MARRIED!!

10/2009 - Moved to India

02/2011 - My Father diagnosed with Cancer (since Recovered)

08/2011 - Filed for I-130 during trip to US, hired Lawyer.

08/22/2011 - NOA1.

02/2012 - Still waiting for NOA2 Approval

03/06/2012 - I-130 Approved!!!! Thank you GOD and USCIS!!

05/09/2012 - AOS and DS-230 Checklist from NVC.

05/31/2012 - AOS and DS-230 sent together to NVC.

06/13/2012 - Email from NVC RFE for AOS documents already sent????

07/13/2012 - ANOTHER Email from NVC RFE for AOS documents already signed!!!

8/6/2012 - Packet 4 Received! Interview date assigned!!

9/28/2012 - Immigration Interview - APPROVED!!!

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bouerchithi   1

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Hi All!

To anyone who has a loved one applying within India, have they already obtained their Police Clearance? The Embassy site for India wasn't much help on who to go to for this (http://mumbai.uscons...rtificates.html).

My husband and I currently live in Pune (about 3 hours away from Mumbai) and I haven't a clue as to where/whom to get this Police Clearance from! Some places say the local police, some say the Passport Office, some say otherwise.

Considering how long it takes the India Government to do ANYTHING, I was thinking that while we are waiting for the I-130 approval we could get started on obtaining his Police Clearance. Good idea or no?

ANY SUGGESTIONS would make my day!

Thanks!

Look here: http://passport.gov.in/pms/Police%20Clearance%20Certificate.htm

I personally am proceeding to obtain one for my wife.

07/18/2011 - mailed out I-130

07/20/2011 - I-30 NOA1

02/08/2012 - I-30 NOA2

02/16/2012 - Received case number, IIN from operator.

02/21/2012 - AOS bill invoiced and paid. Emailed DS-3032.

02/23/2012 - NVC accepted DS-3032 email.

02/24/2012 - IV bill invoiced and paid.

02/27/2012 - AOS Package FedEx-ed to NVC.

02/28/2012 - AOS package received by NVC.

03/21/2012 - DS-230 Package FedEx-ed to NVC.

03/22/2012 - DS-230 Package received by NVC.

03/27/2012 - Checklist (Birth Certificate)

04/10/2012 - Documents requested in Checklist FedEx-ed to NVC.

04/11/2012 - Documents requested in Checklist received by NVC

04/13/2012 - CASE COMPLETED. Waiting for interview to be scheduled.

05/01/2012 - Interview date assigned. Packet IV received

06/25/2012 - Interview

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Look here: http://passport.gov.in/pms/Police%20Clearance%20Certificate.htm

I personally am proceeding to obtain one for my wife.

Great! Thanks!

So it looks like we'll need to start at the Passport Office in Pune. Phew. This really takes a load off my mind!

08/2007 - Met at work

10/2007 - Started chatting

05/2008 - He was back in USA for work

07/2008 - Started dating

01/2009 - ENGAGED!

07/2009 - Convinced his family for our Marriage

08/2009 - MARRIED!!

10/2009 - Moved to India

02/2011 - My Father diagnosed with Cancer (since Recovered)

08/2011 - Filed for I-130 during trip to US, hired Lawyer.

08/22/2011 - NOA1.

02/2012 - Still waiting for NOA2 Approval

03/06/2012 - I-130 Approved!!!! Thank you GOD and USCIS!!

05/09/2012 - AOS and DS-230 Checklist from NVC.

05/31/2012 - AOS and DS-230 sent together to NVC.

06/13/2012 - Email from NVC RFE for AOS documents already sent????

07/13/2012 - ANOTHER Email from NVC RFE for AOS documents already signed!!!

8/6/2012 - Packet 4 Received! Interview date assigned!!

9/28/2012 - Immigration Interview - APPROVED!!!

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I suggest you obtain detailed information about the extent of validity of your police clearance certificate since you have not yet received your NOA2.

If your certificate will only be valid for say 3 months from issue date, it is very well possible that it might expire before you even receive your NOA2.

Make sure yours is valid for at least 6 months, or better yet 12 months because you never know how long it will take your application to reach the NVC.

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I suggest you obtain detailed information about the extent of validity of your police clearance certificate since you have not yet received your NOA2.

If your certificate will only be valid for say 3 months from issue date, it is very well possible that it might expire before you even receive your NOA2.

Make sure yours is valid for at least 6 months, or better yet 12 months because you never know how long it will take your application to reach the NVC.

I believe the PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) issued in India are valid for 12 months.

07/18/2011 - mailed out I-130

07/20/2011 - I-30 NOA1

02/08/2012 - I-30 NOA2

02/16/2012 - Received case number, IIN from operator.

02/21/2012 - AOS bill invoiced and paid. Emailed DS-3032.

02/23/2012 - NVC accepted DS-3032 email.

02/24/2012 - IV bill invoiced and paid.

02/27/2012 - AOS Package FedEx-ed to NVC.

02/28/2012 - AOS package received by NVC.

03/21/2012 - DS-230 Package FedEx-ed to NVC.

03/22/2012 - DS-230 Package received by NVC.

03/27/2012 - Checklist (Birth Certificate)

04/10/2012 - Documents requested in Checklist FedEx-ed to NVC.

04/11/2012 - Documents requested in Checklist received by NVC

04/13/2012 - CASE COMPLETED. Waiting for interview to be scheduled.

05/01/2012 - Interview date assigned. Packet IV received

06/25/2012 - Interview

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Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to India regional forum; topic is country specific.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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I believe the PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) issued in India are valid for 12 months.

Yes, the information I've found on it is that it is valid for 12 months.

However I've been told that they will want documented proof as to why he needs it. Like the Letter from the Embassy or his NOA2 approval. Any ideas about that?

08/2007 - Met at work

10/2007 - Started chatting

05/2008 - He was back in USA for work

07/2008 - Started dating

01/2009 - ENGAGED!

07/2009 - Convinced his family for our Marriage

08/2009 - MARRIED!!

10/2009 - Moved to India

02/2011 - My Father diagnosed with Cancer (since Recovered)

08/2011 - Filed for I-130 during trip to US, hired Lawyer.

08/22/2011 - NOA1.

02/2012 - Still waiting for NOA2 Approval

03/06/2012 - I-130 Approved!!!! Thank you GOD and USCIS!!

05/09/2012 - AOS and DS-230 Checklist from NVC.

05/31/2012 - AOS and DS-230 sent together to NVC.

06/13/2012 - Email from NVC RFE for AOS documents already sent????

07/13/2012 - ANOTHER Email from NVC RFE for AOS documents already signed!!!

8/6/2012 - Packet 4 Received! Interview date assigned!!

9/28/2012 - Immigration Interview - APPROVED!!!

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Yes, the information I've found on it is that it is valid for 12 months.

However I've been told that they will want documented proof as to why he needs it. Like the Letter from the Embassy or his NOA2 approval. Any ideas about that?

Depend up to authority.

In PSK, they dont ask anything like this. Just fill the application online, bring the required doc that is mentioned on the site, and pay the fee of Rs 500 INR,and Done!

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Depend up to authority.

In PSK, they dont ask anything like this. Just fill the application online, bring the required doc that is mentioned on the site, and pay the fee of Rs 500 INR,and Done!

Hi, a few questions:

1) Have you already obtained the PCC from your local office in India?

2) How long did it take?

3) Did you get an actual certificate or do they just stamp your passport?

Thanks!

07/18/2011 - mailed out I-130

07/20/2011 - I-30 NOA1

02/08/2012 - I-30 NOA2

02/16/2012 - Received case number, IIN from operator.

02/21/2012 - AOS bill invoiced and paid. Emailed DS-3032.

02/23/2012 - NVC accepted DS-3032 email.

02/24/2012 - IV bill invoiced and paid.

02/27/2012 - AOS Package FedEx-ed to NVC.

02/28/2012 - AOS package received by NVC.

03/21/2012 - DS-230 Package FedEx-ed to NVC.

03/22/2012 - DS-230 Package received by NVC.

03/27/2012 - Checklist (Birth Certificate)

04/10/2012 - Documents requested in Checklist FedEx-ed to NVC.

04/11/2012 - Documents requested in Checklist received by NVC

04/13/2012 - CASE COMPLETED. Waiting for interview to be scheduled.

05/01/2012 - Interview date assigned. Packet IV received

06/25/2012 - Interview

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1) Have you already obtained the PCC from your local office in India?

I got PCC from Passport Seva Kendra ( PSK ) Chennai.

2) How long did it take?

Filled the application online, then next day, visited PSK with required doc. It took around 4 hours to get the PCC in my hand.

3) Did you get an actual certificate or do they just stamp your passport?

Yes, got actual certificate plus stamped my passport.

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1) Have you already obtained the PCC from your local office in India?

I got PCC from Passport Seva Kendra ( PSK ) Chennai.

2) How long did it take?

Filled the application online, then next day, visited PSK with required doc. It took around 4 hours to get the PCC in my hand.

3) Did you get an actual certificate or do they just stamp your passport?

Yes, got actual certificate plus stamped my passport.

Thanks much. Can you please answer one last set of questions:

1) What documents were you required to submit? (I did some research and it seems like I need the Form 2 filled out, what else?)

2) Did they ask to look at any document that mentioned that you needed a PCC? If so, what did you show them?

07/18/2011 - mailed out I-130

07/20/2011 - I-30 NOA1

02/08/2012 - I-30 NOA2

02/16/2012 - Received case number, IIN from operator.

02/21/2012 - AOS bill invoiced and paid. Emailed DS-3032.

02/23/2012 - NVC accepted DS-3032 email.

02/24/2012 - IV bill invoiced and paid.

02/27/2012 - AOS Package FedEx-ed to NVC.

02/28/2012 - AOS package received by NVC.

03/21/2012 - DS-230 Package FedEx-ed to NVC.

03/22/2012 - DS-230 Package received by NVC.

03/27/2012 - Checklist (Birth Certificate)

04/10/2012 - Documents requested in Checklist FedEx-ed to NVC.

04/11/2012 - Documents requested in Checklist received by NVC

04/13/2012 - CASE COMPLETED. Waiting for interview to be scheduled.

05/01/2012 - Interview date assigned. Packet IV received

06/25/2012 - Interview

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1) What documents were you required to submit? (I did some research and it seems like I need the Form 2 filled out, what else?)

Photocopy of current passport front/back. And one address proof if your passport address is different than your current address. That is it.

2) Did they ask to look at any document that mentioned that you needed a PCC? If so, what did you show them?

No, nothing. I just filled the application online on their website, and mentioned that I need PCC for USA. That is it.

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1) What documents were you required to submit? (I did some research and it seems like I need the Form 2 filled out, what else?)

Photocopy of current passport front/back. And one address proof if your passport address is different than your current address. That is it.

2) Did they ask to look at any document that mentioned that you needed a PCC? If so, what did you show them?

No, nothing. I just filled the application online on their website, and mentioned that I need PCC for USA. That is it.

Thanks a lot!

07/18/2011 - mailed out I-130

07/20/2011 - I-30 NOA1

02/08/2012 - I-30 NOA2

02/16/2012 - Received case number, IIN from operator.

02/21/2012 - AOS bill invoiced and paid. Emailed DS-3032.

02/23/2012 - NVC accepted DS-3032 email.

02/24/2012 - IV bill invoiced and paid.

02/27/2012 - AOS Package FedEx-ed to NVC.

02/28/2012 - AOS package received by NVC.

03/21/2012 - DS-230 Package FedEx-ed to NVC.

03/22/2012 - DS-230 Package received by NVC.

03/27/2012 - Checklist (Birth Certificate)

04/10/2012 - Documents requested in Checklist FedEx-ed to NVC.

04/11/2012 - Documents requested in Checklist received by NVC

04/13/2012 - CASE COMPLETED. Waiting for interview to be scheduled.

05/01/2012 - Interview date assigned. Packet IV received

06/25/2012 - Interview

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