INTERVIEW EXPERIANCE F4 (CSPA)

[Grace A 12]

Congrats Sachin! Long journey finally over!

[sp1991 28]

Congrats Sachin! Long journey finally over!

yes .12 years of journey over

btw thnk you

[savvy.boy 13]

Sachin did you submitted only new tax returns of sponsors or new I-864 also?

[sp1991 28]

Sachin did you submitted only new tax returns of sponsors or new I-864 also?

new tax returns of petitioner , and co-sponsorer (1040+w2 )(2011 )

old i-864, i 864a from co-sponsorer and petitioner

[sony2001 7]

SP1991

yea because of previous unlawful presence,we were in US before overstayed our visas and my dad got real sick and died and we must returned to our country and now we got a ban,we have to be for 10 years out of state and in 2015 will be over our ban and we are ready for visas

[crazysamurai 0]

Happy for you to come to USA. Very good details about your interview. I was new to this CSPA stuff, but reading your details helped me understand the process....

CS

[rupalf4 0]

And what about female age(18 to 25)? Wil CSPA help us? M quite worried anybody can help me

[rupalf4 0]

And what about female age(18 to 25)? Wil CSPA help us? M quite worried anybody can help me

[PAK2015 F2B 9]

And what about female age(18 to 25)? Wil CSPA help us? M quite worried anybody can help me

whats ur PD and Petition Approval date and applicant Date of birth???? then we can calculate CSPA age

[rupalf4 0]

My PD 4 May 2001 of f4 category. Petition Approval date 18 october 2006. Applicant date of birth 22 april 1989

[uclabruins 0]

Hi Sachin, I am new to here.

I am curious what happen to your brother at the end after the day you and your family had the interview with in the US Embassy?

I mean is that possible that even the child is over 21 can still be eligible under F4 categories?

Seriously, I am having the similar situation. I am pretty sure I am not eligible for CSPA...I have read many posts on the internet and even asked a lawyer for comments...

And, Yes, I am 24 right now. My father's sister is an US citizen and we just got the appointment letter for the interview on April 8th. I was surprised that my name was on the appointment letter [i was not expecting] as I am over 21. And after reading your post, I realized that the officer actually counted the CSPA on the day of interview... I am surprised that your brother got the appointment letter afterwards...because I am really confuse what I should tell them during the interview....

Should i tell them like i studied in the states and I really love and want to work there?

anyone can help?

Thanks

[jvjacob 0]

Hi What was your age for getting CSPA , I am 30 and unmarried , and we have NVC mail recieved for completion of documents and am now waiting for Interview date. What is the chance of me getting ....? (BTW im currently in US on H1B)

My usa immigration interview experience at Mumbai consulate:
Details:
Priority date : 4 apr 2001
Interview date : 25 jan 2013
Preference category: f4

We (me, my parents and my brother ) reached at consulate at 5.45 am. We were made to stand in the queue at about 6:30 am. There were two ques one for the Immigrant and the other for the No-Immigrant Visas. (student visa ,visitor visa , b1 ,b2 )
My brother was standing on other side of the road because his name was missing in appointment letter.
After 5-10 minutes , 2 vfs guys check bar-coded sticker with the help of tablet and scanner of non-immigrant visa applicants. And also told all immigrant visa applicants to hold their appointment letter in hand .
Then at sharp 7.00 am we were allowed to enter into consulate. There is sitting arrangement outside the security room’s door.
After 2 minutes we were allowed inside into the security check room, where we were asked to put all the bags, files, watches, wallets and also the sweaters and jackets into a plastic basket which they gave for a security scanning.
After the security check we were sent to waiting area , which is located at main entrance of the consulate. after 2 minutes we enter into consulate .a window no.16 one lady stuck 2 stickers of token no on my mom’s appointment letter.
There are two series of token numbers. One starting with letter I and the other with S.
After that we were made to sit in the chairs arranged in front of the 16 counters (where the interview would be conducted).
At 7.45 am , our token no displayed on big screen .we went to window no 4. Young Indian lady was there behind the glass.
Indian officer : Give me your appointment letter. I gave i/l .then she asked for passports . I gave passports. Then she gave us our original documents back which we have submitted to NVC.
Indian officer : In which language you want to give your interview.
My mom : gujarati.
Indian officer : Give me mam’s birth certificate(photocopy) , pcc and medical report. I gave all documents .
Then she asked for my dad’s birth certificate (photocopy ), pcc , medical report.i gave all documents.
Indian officer to me :you are over 21 , so your case is closed. However there is a law called CSPA. i will count your CSPA age and I will let you know if you are eligible or not.
Me : mam , my brother is also derivative beneficiary of this petition , we have paid iv fee(404$ ) and also submitted ds-230 in 2010.
Indian officer look into computer and file , then
Indian officer : you haven’t paid iv fee for him.
Me: mam we have paid. I gave receipt .
Then she asked for tax returns of petitioner and co-sponsorer of 2011 . I gave tax returns.
Then she asked for I-864 and I-864A of petitioner and co-sponsorer .i gave .then she asked for one photocopy of I-864 of co-sponsorer.i gave.
Then she started questioning my mom .
Indian officer : who is calling you mam to united states ?
My mom : my sister.
Indian officer : what is she doing there ?
My mom : job
Indian officer : how long she has been living there in united states ?
My mom: 25 years.
Then she instructed my mom and dad to put their hand on scanner for finger prints
Left four fingers > right four fingers > two thumbs.
Then she told me to wait .she closed window .after 15-20 minutes she called me and asked for my birth certificate , pcc and medical . I gave. Then finger prints .
Then she gave me two form to sign .
1. For u.s military selective service.( it is only for male b/w 18-25 )
2. Other form stating that I wont marry until I receive green card . I sign both forms and gave her.
Then she told me that you have to register at near by post office for us military within one month when you go to states. If you wont register there , you will be fined 250000 usd and 5 year jail. I say ok I will register there. Then she check the forms and signed “CSPA WORKSHEET” for my brother. I saw that from glass..to my surprise there was not my cspa worksheet..( i think my age was locked when we paid fees and submitted ds-230 in 2010.)
Then at 8.45 am. Again our no displayed .we went to the window. There was amrican lady ssiting with Indian lady (interpreter) .
CO was very polite , very good nature woman. she was smiling throughout the interview.
CO said gm ..i said gm..then she started asking questions.
CO : who is calling u to usa ?
Mom : my sister.
CO : is she there in usa righ now? She has been living in usa for how much time?
Mom : 25 years.
Suddenly she realize that she forget to get our signs on ds-230. Told us to take oath and sign ds-230.
Co : how many times she call you ?
Mom : almost everyday 
Co : ohh..so you are very close to her. Nic .
Co : do you remember on which topic you talk with her ?
Mom : about today’s interview
Co : make sense 
Then co asked me.
Co : do you know names of your cousins ?
Me : yes.
Co : do you chat with them regularly ?
Me : yes. On video call.
Co : skype ?
Me : no . on facetime
Co : ohh….so you all have iphones 
Co : do you have any pictures ?
I gave all pictures with my aunty .she was smiling while looking at pictures. And also commenting on pictures.
In one snap , I wore Hollister t-shrt , so she asked me did your aunty bring this for you ?
I replied yes  ..
Co : this is American culture 
Co to mom : your interview was fine. But your elder son has to appear for his interview along with all his documents and all passports . Then she discuss something with Indian lady then she gave me one letter for my brother’s interview appointment.
I thanked her.
Co : have a nice life in united states.  we left consulate by 9 am. As we left consulate, my brother was standing outside consulate..and by looking at our smiling face he understood that he was eligible under cspa 

31 january ( my brother’s interview )
Lines formed at 6.15 am . then he entered consulate.took token .
Then give all documents ( pcc , medical birth certi , ds-230 ), i-864,i864-a )
Then one male American CO took interview.
Co :who Is calling you to usa ?
My bro : my aunty
Co : when did you met your aunty last time. He answered.
CO : your families visas are approved, you will receive your passports within 2-4 business days .
He came our from consulate at 10 am. Time to celebrate  :dance: :dance:

Sorry for my poor English writing 

[destroyed92 5]

My usa immigration interview experience at Mumbai consulate:

Details:

Priority date : 4 apr 2001

Interview date : 25 jan 2013

Preference category: f4

We (me, my parents and my brother ) reached at consulate at 5.45 am. We were made to stand in the queue at about 6:30 am. There were two ques one for the Immigrant and the other for the No-Immigrant Visas. (student visa ,visitor visa , b1 ,b2 )

My brother was standing on other side of the road because his name was missing in appointment letter.

After 5-10 minutes , 2 vfs guys check bar-coded sticker with the help of tablet and scanner of non-immigrant visa applicants. And also told all immigrant visa applicants to hold their appointment letter in hand .

Then at sharp 7.00 am we were allowed to enter into consulate. There is sitting arrangement outside the security room’s door.

After 2 minutes we were allowed inside into the security check room, where we were asked to put all the bags, files, watches, wallets and also the sweaters and jackets into a plastic basket which they gave for a security scanning.

After the security check we were sent to waiting area , which is located at main entrance of the consulate. after 2 minutes we enter into consulate .a window no.16 one lady stuck 2 stickers of token no on my mom’s appointment letter.

There are two series of token numbers. One starting with letter I and the other with S.

After that we were made to sit in the chairs arranged in front of the 16 counters (where the interview would be conducted).

At 7.45 am , our token no displayed on big screen .we went to window no 4. Young Indian lady was there behind the glass.

Indian officer : Give me your appointment letter. I gave i/l .then she asked for passports . I gave passports. Then she gave us our original documents back which we have submitted to NVC.

Indian officer : In which language you want to give your interview.

My mom : gujarati.

Indian officer : Give me mam’s birth certificate(photocopy) , pcc and medical report. I gave all documents .

Then she asked for my dad’s birth certificate (photocopy ), pcc , medical report.i gave all documents.

Indian officer to me :you are over 21 , so your case is closed. However there is a law called CSPA. i will count your CSPA age and I will let you know if you are eligible or not.

Me : mam , my brother is also derivative beneficiary of this petition , we have paid iv fee(404$ ) and also submitted ds-230 in 2010.

Indian officer look into computer and file , then

Indian officer : you haven’t paid iv fee for him.

Me: mam we have paid. I gave receipt .

Then she asked for tax returns of petitioner and co-sponsorer of 2011 . I gave tax returns.

Then she asked for I-864 and I-864A of petitioner and co-sponsorer .i gave .then she asked for one photocopy of I-864 of co-sponsorer.i gave.

Then she started questioning my mom .

Indian officer : who is calling you mam to united states ?

My mom : my sister.

Indian officer : what is she doing there ?

My mom : job

Indian officer : how long she has been living there in united states ?

My mom: 25 years.

Then she instructed my mom and dad to put their hand on scanner for finger prints

Left four fingers > right four fingers > two thumbs.

Then she told me to wait .she closed window .after 15-20 minutes she called me and asked for my birth certificate , pcc and medical . I gave. Then finger prints .

Then she gave me two form to sign .

1. For u.s military selective service.( it is only for male b/w 18-25 )

2. Other form stating that I wont marry until I receive green card . I sign both forms and gave her.

Then she told me that you have to register at near by post office for us military within one month when you go to states. If you wont register there , you will be fined 250000 usd and 5 year jail. I say ok I will register there. Then she check the forms and signed “CSPA WORKSHEET” for my brother. I saw that from glass..to my surprise there was not my cspa worksheet..( i think my age was locked when we paid fees and submitted ds-230 in 2010.)

Then at 8.45 am. Again our no displayed .we went to the window. There was amrican lady ssiting with Indian lady (interpreter) .

CO was very polite , very good nature woman. she was smiling throughout the interview.

CO said gm ..i said gm..then she started asking questions.

CO : who is calling u to usa ?

Mom : my sister.

CO : is she there in usa righ now? She has been living in usa for how much time?

Mom : 25 years.

Suddenly she realize that she forget to get our signs on ds-230. Told us to take oath and sign ds-230.

Co : how many times she call you ?

Mom : almost everyday 

Co : ohh..so you are very close to her. Nic .

Co : do you remember on which topic you talk with her ?

Mom : about today’s interview

Co : make sense 

Then co asked me.

Co : do you know names of your cousins ?

Me : yes.

Co : do you chat with them regularly ?

Me : yes. On video call.

Co : skype ?

Me : no . on facetime

Co : ohh….so you all have iphones 

Co : do you have any pictures ?

I gave all pictures with my aunty .she was smiling while looking at pictures. And also commenting on pictures.

In one snap , I wore Hollister t-shrt , so she asked me did your aunty bring this for you ?

I replied yes  ..

Co : this is American culture 

Co to mom : your interview was fine. But your elder son has to appear for his interview along with all his documents and all passports . Then she discuss something with Indian lady then she gave me one letter for my brother’s interview appointment.

I thanked her.

Co : have a nice life in united states.  we left consulate by 9 am. As we left consulate, my brother was standing outside consulate..and by looking at our smiling face he understood that he was eligible under cspa 

31 january ( my brother’s interview )

Lines formed at 6.15 am . then he entered consulate.took token .

Then give all documents ( pcc , medical birth certi , ds-230 ), i-864,i864-a )

Then one male American CO took interview.

Co :who Is calling you to usa ?

My bro : my aunty

Co : when did you met your aunty last time. He answered.

CO : your families visas are approved, you will receive your passports within 2-4 business days .

He came our from consulate at 10 am. Time to celebrate  :dance: :dance:

Sorry for my poor English writing 

Thank you for sharing. All the best.

[Chintan Shah 0]

Dear Mr. Sachin.

I am a indian and have consular interview in couple of weeks. Your post was really very good as it explained the nitty and gritty of the interview, I would like to ask that mobiles are not allowed at the time of inteview how did you show the pictures of your aunt to the immigration officer. Did you take the hard copies of it?

[Abhishek Panchal 0]

@sp1991

 

On 2/3/2013 at 11:39 AM, sp1991 said:

Me : mam , my brother is also derivative beneficiary of this petition , we have paid iv fee(404$ ) and also submitted ds-230 in 2010.

Indian officer look into computer and file , then

Indian officer : you haven’t paid iv fee for him.

Me: mam we have paid. I gave receipt .

I am also a CSPA candidate for F4 category immigration. How to pay iv fee and submit ds-230 in advance for a CSPA candidate?

My parents have already paid their visa fees.