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Kat&Abhi   42

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Hi,

all of you who have a May interview in Mumbai... The link is working now.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/mumbai/1057579/murzelloms/May%202014%20Appointments.pdf

Are you all on there as per your scheduled appointment by the NVC? How about folks who got the interview during the second phase? My case # isn't on the list :-(

Thanks.

but if you got the interview letter with the date why would you not be in the list?

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Wife approved! Last night. Embassy Review : Her interview was at 8:30 and she got there at 8:15. After she was let in she was asked to start organizing Medical package, ds260 confirmation, c

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Thanks! Congrats to you on the case complete; hope you get an interview date in very early July... Good luck!

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iamwhatiam80   92

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Hi,

all of you who have a May interview in Mumbai... The link is working now.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/mumbai/1057579/murzelloms/May%202014%20Appointments.pdf

Are you all on there as per your scheduled appointment by the NVC? How about folks who got the interview during the second phase? My case # isn't on the list :-(

Thanks.

you should get this sorted out ASAP.

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waiting_______   92

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but if you got the interview letter with the date why would you not be in the list?

Yeah, and that's a bit scary. however, since my interview schedule happened on the second round wondering if it didn't get updated on time. Once our case is delivered to the consulate, I'll call them to confirm.

Really hopping there is no screw up... :unsure:

USCIS



08-09-2013: Sent I-130 packet


08-13-2013: I-130 NOA1


08-26-2013: Sent I-129F packet


08-28-2013: I-129F NOA1


09-10-2013: I-129F Alien registration number changed


02-03-2014: I-130 and I-129F Transfer to California Service Center


02-13-2014 (AM): I-130 Alien registration number changed


02-13-2014(PM): I-130 and I-129F Approved



NVC


02-27-2014(?): NVC Case Received


03-03-2014: Case Number and IIN assigned; Provided my wife's email address (they had mine on file already)


03-03-2014: DS-261 Available and submitted to NVC


03-04-2014: AOS payment email from NVC


03-05-2014: AOS invoice available on portal; AOS paid


03-06-2014: DS-261 in NVC system awaiting review


03-07-2014: AOS/I-864EZ packet express mailed to NVC


03-08-2014: Received hardcopy in the mail from NVC stating that my K3 Visa application was closed due to the I-130 approval


03-10-2014: AOS shows "PAID"


03-10-2014: AOS packet arrived at NVC


03-12-2014: AOS packet in the system


03-18-2014: IV invoice icon changed from locked folder to yellow exclamation indicating payment to be available soon


03-19-2014: IV invoice/agent email received; IV invoice available on CEAC few hours later; IV invoice paid


03-20-2014: IV Packet express mailed to NVC


03-21-2014: IV invoice shows "PAID"


03-21-2014: IV Packet arrived at NVC


03-21-2014: DS-260 Complete


03-25-2014: IV Packet in the system

03-27-2014: False checklist for IV civil documents. AOS Accepted

04-04-2014: Case Complete


04-11-2014: Case Complete Email


04-11-2014: Interview date assigned for May 22nd


05-22-2014: Visa Approved

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bkghosh   121

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Yeah, and that's a bit scary. however, since my interview schedule happened on the second round wondering if it didn't get updated on time. Once our case is delivered to the consulate, I'll call them to confirm.

Really hopping there is no screw up... :unsure:

I am sure they will update that May list very soon and include you in the updated list.

IR-1/CR-1 Visa
Service Center : National Benefits Center; Consulate : Mumbai, India; Marriage (if applicable): 2013-07-05
USCIS
I-130 Sent : 2013-07-20; I-130 NOA1 : 2013-07-26; I-130 Transferred to CSC: 2014-01-13; I-130 Approved: 2014-01-22
NVC
NVC Received: 2014-02-03; AOS Bill Shows PAID: 2014-03-19
NVC Case # and IIN Assigned: 2014-03-11; AOS Package Delivered: 2014-03-21;
Submitted/Completed DS-261 online: 2014-03-12; AOS Package Touched: 2014-03-25;
Receive & Pay AOS Bill : 2014-03-13; AOS Package Approved: 2014-04-08
AOS Package Mailed (USPS Priority): 2014-03-18;
IV Bill:
Receive & Pay IV Bill: 2014-03-24; False Checklist for Civil Documents: 2014-04-07
IV Bill Shows PAID: 2014-03-26; Case Completed at NVC: 2014-04-16;
IV Package Mailed (USPS Priority): 2014-03-26; Case Complete Email Received: 2014-04-23
IV Package Received by NVC: 2014-03-31; Interview scheduled: 2014-05-01;
IV Package Touched: 2014-04-03 (still in review); IL Email Received: 2014-05-01
DS-260 Available/Completed/Submitted: 2014-03-27
Consulate: Mumbai
Fingerprinting & Photo: 2014-05-09 Medicals: 2014-05-19
Interview: 2014-06-04 Visa Approved CEAC Website Status "Issued": 2014-06-05
USCIS ELIS Fee Paid: 2014-06-08 Passport w/Visa Received: 2014-06-09
POE (LAX): 2014-07-20 SS# Received: 2014-07-28
Actual GC received 2014-08-30
CA ID Received: 2014-09-02.
First job in USA (yeeeh!!!) starting: 2014-09-22
Taking driving lessons....!!!!
ROC
Application Sent: 2016-04-26
NOA1:2016-04-28
Biometrics: 2016-06-02 (early walk-in on May 31st)

ROC Approval Email and Online Status Change - 2016-11-07
Google Doc for April 2016 filers: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12Mb-ALcbwQbYafLj4vFaEMjSGD-wfjtrycs3ul8QlUo/edit?pref=2&pli=1#gid=0

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OdinSun   0

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My wife has her medical a few days ago at Max (in delhi). It went smoothly, just two vaccination shots (DPT and one other) and an x-ray. Apparently, there was about 30-40 mins of waiting time even though she had an appointment. Not too bad. Will update more once she has her biometrics done.


Will any of you be attending your spouses interview? I plan on being there. Just wondering if they'll ask more question or if it is helpful for the applicant.

Gurjyot Rookie

Gurjyot   1

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  1. Medical [not scheduled yet]
  2. Biometrics [May 1st]
  3. Visa Interview @ New Delhi consulate [scheduled for May 2nd]
  4. POE will be SFO [No steps taken yet.]

Hello PANNU,

Can you please share your biometrics and interview experience? Is it fine to schedule biometrics only a day before interview? I also have interview at same consulate.

2012-02-27 : Marriage
2012-07-24 : I-130 Sent
2012-07-31 : I-130 NOA1
2013-06-20 : I-130 Approved
2013-07-21 : Pay I-864 Bill
2013-08-06 : Pay IV Bill
2014-03-14 : Case Completed at NVC
2014-04-09 : Consulate Received
2014-04-04 : Packet 4 Received
2014-05-20 : Interview Date - Approved!

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SVL   3

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My wifes visa approved today. Interview experience is on my timeline.

Best of luck to all waiting.

Congrats! I hear Mumbai Consulate allows only the person being interviewed into the Consulate. Is there any place near the Mumbai consulate where the person accompanying can wait?
iamwhatiam80 Proficient

iamwhatiam80   92

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Congrats! I hear Mumbai Consulate allows only the person being interviewed into the Consulate. Is there any place near the Mumbai consulate where the person accompanying can wait?

Just find a coffee shop and hang in there till she/he comes out. Yes Mumbai does not allow accompanying petitioner in.

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vkrishn   97

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Just find a coffee shop and hang in there till she/he comes out. Yes Mumbai does not allow accompanying petitioner in.

Haven't found a cafe coffee day or something like that. But if you are ready to pay premium for a coffee than you could wait at the BKC hotel coffee shop. Majority of them just waited at the sidewalk opposite to the consulate for their relatives/spouse to come out. Those 2hrs do seem long.

 

 

 

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iamwhatiam80   92

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Haven't found a cafe coffee day or something like that. But if you are ready to pay premium for a coffee than you could wait at the BKC hotel coffee shop. Majority of them just waited at the sidewalk opposite to the consulate for their relatives/spouse to come out. Those 2hrs do seem long.

if i can open a coffee shop there, i would be a millionaire in 2 years. lol. :idea:

bkghosh Rising Star

bkghosh   121

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if i can open a coffee shop there, i would be a millionaire in 2 years. lol. :idea:

Actually, a Starbucks franchise will work better. I just heard they are expanding in India.

IR-1/CR-1 Visa
Service Center : National Benefits Center; Consulate : Mumbai, India; Marriage (if applicable): 2013-07-05
USCIS
I-130 Sent : 2013-07-20; I-130 NOA1 : 2013-07-26; I-130 Transferred to CSC: 2014-01-13; I-130 Approved: 2014-01-22
NVC
NVC Received: 2014-02-03; AOS Bill Shows PAID: 2014-03-19
NVC Case # and IIN Assigned: 2014-03-11; AOS Package Delivered: 2014-03-21;
Submitted/Completed DS-261 online: 2014-03-12; AOS Package Touched: 2014-03-25;
Receive & Pay AOS Bill : 2014-03-13; AOS Package Approved: 2014-04-08
AOS Package Mailed (USPS Priority): 2014-03-18;
IV Bill:
Receive & Pay IV Bill: 2014-03-24; False Checklist for Civil Documents: 2014-04-07
IV Bill Shows PAID: 2014-03-26; Case Completed at NVC: 2014-04-16;
IV Package Mailed (USPS Priority): 2014-03-26; Case Complete Email Received: 2014-04-23
IV Package Received by NVC: 2014-03-31; Interview scheduled: 2014-05-01;
IV Package Touched: 2014-04-03 (still in review); IL Email Received: 2014-05-01
DS-260 Available/Completed/Submitted: 2014-03-27
Consulate: Mumbai
Fingerprinting & Photo: 2014-05-09 Medicals: 2014-05-19
Interview: 2014-06-04 Visa Approved CEAC Website Status "Issued": 2014-06-05
USCIS ELIS Fee Paid: 2014-06-08 Passport w/Visa Received: 2014-06-09
POE (LAX): 2014-07-20 SS# Received: 2014-07-28
Actual GC received 2014-08-30
CA ID Received: 2014-09-02.
First job in USA (yeeeh!!!) starting: 2014-09-22
Taking driving lessons....!!!!
ROC
Application Sent: 2016-04-26
NOA1:2016-04-28
Biometrics: 2016-06-02 (early walk-in on May 31st)

ROC Approval Email and Online Status Change - 2016-11-07
Google Doc for April 2016 filers: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12Mb-ALcbwQbYafLj4vFaEMjSGD-wfjtrycs3ul8QlUo/edit?pref=2&pli=1#gid=0

 
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