Interview in New Delhi

[Falene 8]

I can not find clear information on how we get our interview date.  

 

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-iv-kvisa.asp

This website says:

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Step 5
You are almost ready to schedule your visa appointment!

After you receive your visa fee receipt number and after you have completed Steps 1 – 4, log back into your profile at http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in and click on continue to enter the fee receipt number and schedule both the appointments.  

 

So here it sounds like we will schedule the appointment.

 

However, the documents he received, "Packet 4", do not say anything about the interview.  

 

The first time we went through the K-1 process in 2013, they sent the date to him.  Now, I'm not sure how we will get the date or when.  Do we need to submit the DS-160 first?  Also, if we submit the DS-160, how quickly will they give it to us if that how it's done?  If we schedule it then it's not a problem.  We are concerned about travel.  He needs to travel to New Delhi from Dubai to do the Medical and then to his hometown to get PCC and the rest of his documents.  Also, I'm planning to attend the interview and I'm eager to book my flight from US to New Delhi.  

 

Thank you for any insight that anyone may have. 

[KozmicBlues 592]

1 hour ago, Falene said:

I can not find clear information on how we get our interview date.  

 

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-iv-kvisa.asp

This website says:

So here it sounds like we will schedule the appointment.

 

However, the documents he received, "Packet 4", do not say anything about the interview.  

 

The first time we went through the K-1 process in 2013, they sent the date to him.  Now, I'm not sure how we will get the date or when.  Do we need to submit the DS-160 first?  Also, if we submit the DS-160, how quickly will they give it to us if that how it's done?  If we schedule it then it's not a problem.  We are concerned about travel.  He needs to travel to New Delhi from Dubai to do the Medical and then to his hometown to get PCC and the rest of his documents.  Also, I'm planning to attend the interview and I'm eager to book my flight from US to New Delhi.  

 

Thank you for any insight that anyone may have. 

Hi! I have not gotten to that stage yet, but have researched it a lot so far. My understanding is that you will go in and schedule the interview yourself and they will not give you a date; you select one through the US travel docs site. The packet 4 just gives you the information that you will need to bring with you to the interview. 

 

You will need to submit the DS-160 first. Then you will get a confirmation page page with a number which you need in order to book your appointments. 

 

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Step 3

The next step is to complete the Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) form. Be sure to read the Guidelines for Completing the DS-160 Form carefully. All information must be correct and accurate. Once the form is submitted, you cannot make any changes. If you need assistance, please consult an immigration lawyer or translator. The call center cannot help you complete your DS-160. You will need the ten (10) digit barcode number from your DS-160 confirmation page to book your appointments.

In your situation since he needs to travel, it seems you will need to submit the DS-160 first. Then you can book the visa appointments but make sure you give enough time to be able to obtain the police clearance and complete the medical exam before the visa interview date. I think ideally those would be completed first prior to scheduling the interview, but sounds like that's not possible since he has to travel from Dubai and you will need to plan out the timing. 

 

Hope this helps, let us know if you find out anything otherwise! 

[TexasHeartsIndia 371]

I agree with KozmicBlues. The DS 160 must be filed out before scheduling the interview. The visa fee must also be submitted.

 

This PDF from the Delhi embassy website is more clear than what you quoted above: https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2017/02/ND-K1-Packet-4.pdf

 

Good luck!

 

If it is not too personal, what happened that the first K1 visa application did not go through? I am just asking because our petition was recently approved and is on the way to the Delhi embassy - my worst fear is that something will go wrong!!

[Falene 8]

Thanks for your replies.  He submitted the DS-160 and is planning to leave by the end of this week.  We're still not sure if we will pick the date or if they will just give us a date.  He will be back in India, so it should not be a problem.  

 

@TexasHeartsIndia The main reason we had a problem was because his sisters did not know about our relationship.  Now they know and have sent a letter for our second RFE which stated that they have given us support.  We felt it should not have been an issue because he was working in Dubai and both sisters are married and living with their husband's families.  Also, their parents have passed away, so there is no question about parents' support.  Now we have overcome that, even though we waited more than 2 1/2 years for our petition to be approved.  (The first time only took 4 months.)

 

Good luck to you all!

[TexasHeartsIndia 371]

6 hours ago, Falene said:

Thanks for your replies.  He submitted the DS-160 and is planning to leave by the end of this week.  We're still not sure if we will pick the date or if they will just give us a date.  He will be back in India, so it should not be a problem.  

 

@TexasHeartsIndia The main reason we had a problem was because his sisters did not know about our relationship.  Now they know and have sent a letter for our second RFE which stated that they have given us support.  We felt it should not have been an issue because he was working in Dubai and both sisters are married and living with their husband's families.  Also, their parents have passed away, so there is no question about parents' support.  Now we have overcome that, even though we waited more than 2 1/2 years for our petition to be approved.  (The first time only took 4 months.)

 

Good luck to you all!

That's interesting... was that a question during his interview?? His family knows about us and approve of our relationship (I have pictures with them as proof) but no one in his family wrote letters to that affect. I hope it doesn't impact our K1

[Falene 8]

17 hours ago, TexasHeartsIndia said:

That's interesting... was that a question during his interview?? His family knows about us and approve of our relationship (I have pictures with them as proof) but no one in his family wrote letters to that affect. I hope it doesn't impact our K1

Yes, they asked if his parents know, and he said they are gone.  Then they asked if his siblings know, and he said no.  Finally they asked if anyone in India knows, and he explained that his friends know.  Then that's when his interview ended.  It seems they thought our relationship was not genuine because he didn't tell his sisters. 

 

I don't think you need to worry.  The pictures with his family should be enough evidence. 

[sunisshining 2]

Wow. My husband (from Delhi) was not asked anything about his family. He was asked about my two children. They are actually both adults. He was also asked about who proposed to whom, is there an engagement ring (there is not) and did we wear wedding rings (we don't). 

His interview was less than 10 minutes. 

Way different from what we read about the Delhi embassy prior to his interview. 

[Falene 8]

Here is an update.  When he was ready to schedule the biometric appointment, we were trying to figure out if he could schedule the medical at the same time.  For the medical, the interview appointment is needed.  I contacted the embassy.  They told us to schedule the appointments and take the confirmation page for the biometric appointment to the medical appointment.  Then when he chose the biometric appointment date and continued to the next screen, it was to schedule the interview.  So, it can all be scheduled at the same time on the website.  There were only two dates available, both were Fridays. He did both his biometric and medical exam today.  His interview is on July 28.  I will arrive on the 26th and attend the interview with him.  I'm so nervous and excited. 

[sunisshining 2]

Please let us know how the interview goes. Make mental note of questions asked to help others in the future! Wishing you both the best. 

[KozmicBlues 592]

On 7/14/2017 at 1:38 PM, Falene said:

Here is an update.  When he was ready to schedule the biometric appointment, we were trying to figure out if he could schedule the medical at the same time.  For the medical, the interview appointment is needed.  I contacted the embassy.  They told us to schedule the appointments and take the confirmation page for the biometric appointment to the medical appointment.  Then when he chose the biometric appointment date and continued to the next screen, it was to schedule the interview.  So, it can all be scheduled at the same time on the website.  There were only two dates available, both were Fridays. He did both his biometric and medical exam today.  His interview is on July 28.  I will arrive on the 26th and attend the interview with him.  I'm so nervous and excited. 

Good luck!! and yes please report back to let us know how it goes!! I'm also going through the K1 visa process so want to know how it goes for another K1 filer...seems most of the embassy reviews are the CR1 spouse visa. 

[Falene 8]

Sorry I didn't respond sooner.  The interview could have gone better.  We don't have the visa yet.  We were given 221(g) and our case is in Administrative Processing.  The 221(g) is a standard form requesting more evidence of our relationship, but then she also wrote "Wedding Plans" on the form.  She asked why we didn't get married in India between last time (2013) and now.  I tried to explain that we were told that we could apply again for fiance visa and didn't know it would take so long to get approved.  Also that there is a long waiting period in India for a court marriage.  There is a requirement to post something for 30 days and both people have to be present.  I don't have vacation time like that.  Also, we're not going to have a big wedding, just a court wedding and my parents are giving a reception.  When she gave us the paper and wrote wedding plans, she said that there needs to be more details like what we are going to wear, decorations, etc.  I could have given her all of that information, but I did not know she wanted it.  She just simply asked our wedding plans and didn't ask us to elaborate.  The other mistake was that when she asked for photos, we only had old photos from 2011 and 2012.  I forgot to print pics from 2014 and 2015 trips.  I felt so bad about that.  They should already have those anyways because I already sent them to USCIS, but it's like they don't even look at your case until you're standing at the interview window.  

 

Today, my fiance dropped off all of the evidence they were requesting.  I hope it is sufficient.  We have included photos from all trips together including this one in 2017.  We have a large printout of conversations on WhatsApp and Skype.  We have given details about our wedding plans and I have an invoice for where the reception will be.  We are planning to rent the conference center at my office.  I included some other support for the wedding such as photographer, peacock theme decorations, casual dress, etc.  We also included support letters from my parents and his sisters.  Now we are waiting again.  I hope it won't be long especially since they have his passport. 

 

Thanks again for all your support.  I hope your journeys are going smoother than ours. 

[Amit&Julie 180]

I hope the additional evidence is enough and you get approved quickly! Best wishes to you both. 

[Noonymoon 28]

On 7/14/2017 at 1:38 PM, Falene said:

Here is an update.  When he was ready to schedule the biometric appointment, we were trying to figure out if he could schedule the medical at the same time.  For the medical, the interview appointment is needed.  I contacted the embassy.  They told us to schedule the appointments and take the confirmation page for the biometric appointment to the medical appointment.  Then when he chose the biometric appointment date and continued to the next screen, it was to schedule the interview.  So, it can all be scheduled at the same time on the website.  There were only two dates available, both were Fridays. He did both his biometric and medical exam today.  His interview is on July 28.  I will arrive on the 26th and attend the interview with him.  I'm so nervous and excited. 

Hey guys. I know this is kinda old thread.  But I'm having issues with scheduling and I don't know where to go for help. The embassy is useless. 

 

It allows me to select a date and time for Biometrics appointment then I hit continue. Then it direct me to the consular appointment page but at that page it says there are no appointments available at this time please hit me back and select another Biometrics appointment date. I have done this numerous times and have selected so many different dates but I keep getting that error message that there are no available appointments when I get to the consular appointment page. Did you have any problems like this?

[Amit&Julie 180]

Hi Noonymoon, I haven't been through this part of the process yet, so I don't know the answer, but I'm curious to hear any answers you get. My fiance will have to wrestle with this also, hopefully sooner rather than later!