NVC - India

[PP_2016 246]

3 hours ago, amul said:

You know, as soon as this is all over and we hear the magic words at the interview -- I intend to dance like this! Yup, *just* like this  and I won't even pay mind to weird looks I will be getting. 

 

 

Hahahaha 💃🏻

[KaurN 138]

My husband has two passports. He had a different one when we filled out the DS-260 and then had to get a new passport with my name on it to get the PCC. So the DS-260 has the old passport information and the profile on the consulates website where I scheduled the interview has the new passport information. Can this possibly be a problem?

[chamma 382]

10 hours ago, amul said:

Question about medical (records not handed to the applicant) -- has anyone here had an interview scheduled, went there and found out that the medical records were not delivered by the Dr or lost by the Embassy? Or maybe someone with expired medicals can chime in too!

 

My worry is, we will go to the interview and have this happen to us! What then, will the EMbassy reschedule the interview or will they conduct it and then wait for the medical records to be found etc.?

 

I cannot stay beyond our interview date as I have to return to the States. Stressing out a bit -- about all this unknown stuff that can creep up on us...

I have read on USCIS website & also the doctor (where I got my medical done) did say that she might either give my report to me or might ship it to the embassy. She mentioned they would do it in special circumstances.She did not mention what circumstances they were. However, I presume you should not fret unless your husband is not sick and is healthy. 

 

Be positive..  

 

10 hours ago, PP_2016 said:

My birth certificate is laminated. Though it's in the format NVC/USCIS or Embassy need as the copy of the same was sent with I130 as well as to NVC and accepted.

 

Now my question is, will the embassy accept the laminated ORIGINAL birth certificate or not? If anyone who has been through this situation can answer please..

I have no personal experience on this issue, but I think you should be fine. You shall hear the same from Embassy. Good Luck to your interview ..  !! 

 

3 hours ago, KaurN said:

My husband has two passports. He had a different one when we filled out the DS-260 and then had to get a new passport with my name on it to get the PCC. So the DS-260 has the old passport information and the profile on the consulates website where I scheduled the interview has the new passport information. Can this possibly be a problem?

oh dear! have you mailed them yet?

[PP_2016 246]

15 hours ago, NihalV said:

In my case. as soon as I got my BC, first I do is got the scan, photocopy and laminate it ..(I got it 2 days back) .. 

coming to main query .. If we go by VJ comments...

Non Indian beneficiary are sure that laminated one wont be acceptable. and I think this is mainly because in US and many country documents are scanned as documented... some also have a bar code.. 

For Indian beneficiary, as you say we are more protective for all such doc and most of the people have such docs laminated..... and here in VJ, I do not see anyone from India has faced issue because of this... So I am hoping this wont be issue at least in India...

I have received the response which does not help at all. Here it is:

 

Thank you for writing to the U.S. Visa Service Desk. 

We understand that your document is laminated and have a query regarding the same. 

In response to your query, please be informed that we will not be able to comment if you can carry the laminated documents. However please be advised, applicants are required to carry all their supporting documents in original, as the original are preferred over photocopies. 

Also, please be informed that the applicants are required to carry all the documents as mentioned on the appointment letter 

We would also request you to kindly refer to the link below to get more details about the mandatory documents that are needed at the time of Interview (Please scroll down the page and at step 7, step8 you will get document details): 
http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-iv-visaapply.asp 

You may follow the link http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/interview/prepare.htmlfor information on interview preparation. 

Applicants are required to be present for their interview, at least 15 minutes prior to the appointment time. Kindly follow the link http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-securityinfo.asp for information regarding Security Regulations. 

We hope this information is helpful to you. 

Please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/gss_india to share feedback on the services we provide. 

Sincerely, 
U.S. Visa Service Desk.

[KaurN 138]

2 hours ago, PP_2016 said:

I have received the response which does not help at all. Here it is:

 

Thank you for writing to the U.S. Visa Service Desk. 

We understand that your document is laminated and have a query regarding the same. 

In response to your query, please be informed that we will not be able to comment if you can carry the laminated documents. However please be advised, applicants are required to carry all their supporting documents in original, as the original are preferred over photocopies. 

Also, please be informed that the applicants are required to carry all the documents as mentioned on the appointment letter 

We would also request you to kindly refer to the link below to get more details about the mandatory documents that are needed at the time of Interview (Please scroll down the page and at step 7, step8 you will get document details): 
http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-iv-visaapply.asp 

You may follow the link http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/interview/prepare.htmlfor information on interview preparation. 

Applicants are required to be present for their interview, at least 15 minutes prior to the appointment time. Kindly follow the link http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-securityinfo.asp for information regarding Security Regulations. 

We hope this information is helpful to you. 

Please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/gss_india to share feedback on the services we provide. 

Sincerely, 
U.S. Visa Service Desk.

That is a pretty generic response. No help at all.

[NihalV 26]

I called NVC to check if my CASE is created in system, NVC received case on 06/21/2017... Lady suggested that she will escalate it as even 2 week passed and your case is not created .. review might take 6 week...!   So I dont understand what review it is even before assigning case #. anybody here have same experience..?

 

Note :- We submitted I-864 with I130 but I think USCIS would have simply trashed them.. .

 

 

Edited July 6, 2017 by NihalV

[KaurN 138]

9 hours ago, chamma said:

I have read on USCIS website & also the doctor (where I got my medical done) did say that she might either give my report to me or might ship it to the embassy. She mentioned they would do it in special circumstances.She did not mention what circumstances they were. However, I presume you should not fret unless your husband is not sick and is healthy. 

 

Be positive..  

 

I have no personal experience on this issue, but I think you should be fine. You shall hear the same from Embassy. Good Luck to your interview ..  !! 

 

oh dear! have you mailed them yet?

I did. No response yet. They are probably sick and tired of me.

[PP_2016 246]

Since we didn't received a helpful response from the embassy about the laminated certificate,my parents tried to get a copy of my birth certificate from the municipal corporation delhi. I am pleased to say that we have got the latest copy of my birth certificate yesterday. What a relief. Still would carry the laminated one to the interview on 11th and would insist on accepting it as the Embassy has not given instructions about non acceptance of laminated certificate. Fingers crossed.

[NihalV 26]

2 minutes ago, PP_2016 said:

Since we didn't received a helpful response from the embassy about the laminated certificate,my parents tried to get a copy of my birth certificate from the municipal corporation delhi. I am pleased to say that we have got the latest copy of my birth certificate yesterday. What a relief. Still would carry the laminated one to the interview on 11th and would insist on accepting it as the Embassy has not given instructions about non acceptance of laminated certificate. Fingers crossed.

Great...! share your experience .. if they find some issue with laminated one.. I will also start process to get the copy of same...!

[NihalV 26]

received my case # and IIN # yesterday.. I am filling DS 261 (I am beneficiary). I wanted to confirm if I can choose petitioner as agent.? want to make sure before I hit on 'Sign and Submit'

[PP_2016 246]

9 minutes ago, NihalV said:

received my case # and IIN # yesterday.. I am filling DS 261 (I am beneficiary). I wanted to confirm if I can choose petitioner as agent.? want to make sure before I hit on 'Sign and Submit'

Yes, my petitioner is my agent too. Go ahead.

[PP_2016 246]

10 minutes ago, NihalV said:

received my case # and IIN # yesterday.. I am filling DS 261 (I am beneficiary). I wanted to confirm if I can choose petitioner as agent.? want to make sure before I hit on 'Sign and Submit'

That's the plan. Didn't want to be in a situation where they would delay my file by not accepting the laminated original. So to be on safe side got the 2nd copy issued. Thankfully the officials were helpful and my parents didn't have to struggle for it.

[NihalV 26]

1 minute ago, PP_2016 said:

Yes, my petitioner is my agent too. Go ahead.

Done... Thanks...

 

Now I am not able to see the AOS fee option :/  only IV fee option is there. should I wait?

 

 

[NihalV 26]

1 minute ago, PP_2016 said:

That's the plan. Didn't want to be in a situation where they would delay my file by not accepting the laminated original. So to be on safe side got the 2nd copy issued. Thankfully the officials were helpful and my parents didn't have to struggle for it.

Agree...! My birth place is in rural area where officer visit once a week... so I have to take help from relative to get the copy.. based on your experience I will be taking further step as my case is just started at NVC i got some time  

[PP_2016 246]

20 minutes ago, NihalV said:

Agree...! My birth place is in rural area where officer visit once a week... so I have to take help from relative to get the copy.. based on your experience I will be taking further step as my case is just started at NVC i got some time  

Yeah..better inform your relative to be prepared for it beforehand. And I will share my experience..3days to go.