Case Complete to Interview August 2017

[chamma 382]

Congratulations @Ana0323!!

[green line2017 299]

28 minutes ago, chamma said:

Here you go, My Review:

 

 

I reached by around 6.50 am at the Mumbai Consulate. It was raining crazy with no shelter to stand to escape the downpour. At 7 am they asked us to form a queue. I was second in line. They then let us in. We were asked to show our interview letter, DS 260 confirmation page (which was stamped during Biometrics) & our passports. After checking we were let in for Security Checks. Medical CD was not allowed. I had to give it back (it was already specified under the pre-interview checklist for Mumbai). After which we were let inside to get into another line. And then finally we were let inside. July & Rains are synonyms in Mumbai. We were asked to make 2 lines after we were let in. One for South Indians & the rest stay in the other. We were asked to confirm the language for interview. We were asked to arrange all our documents in an order – Birth Certificate & it’s copy, Marriage Certificate & it’s copy, PCCs & their copies, Medical reports, Passports. I arranged them all. I was then directed to move to a counter. I was asked to give my documents which I had arranged.  She had a look. She asked me few questions.

 

Who is calling you?
Answered.
What’s his name?
Answered
Where does he live?
Answered
Do you have your 2016 return?
I said No, We have an extension. She said – Don’t worry, I already have it. I was so relieved at this statement.  
How long have you been married?
Answered
Have you lived in any other country other than India?
Answered
Were you there for study or work?
Answered
Where did you work there?
Answered
How long?
Answered
Have you been to the US?
Answered
Before or after the wedding?
Answered
When did you apply for the visa? Before or after?
Answered
Is you visa still valid?
Answered
She asked me to produce the passport.
Is it the first marriage for you both?
Answered

 

She returned me my original Birth & marriage certificate. She only retained copies. She also returned me few documents which were part of my NVC package & few from my USCIS package. I asked her - if she did not need them, She said 'No'.

 

She then gave me the pamphlet and asked me to go through it and mentioned that the CO might ask me questions. She asked me to keep checking the digital display for my token number. She also mentioned that I would have to pay a fee of 220$ after I get my passport but before my POE. She retained my passports. She asked me to keep checking the digital display for my token number. I sat there waiting for the number to flash. I read through the pamphlet in the meanwhile. After waiting for about 12 minutes, my number flashed. I proceeded to the counter. I was the first to be interviewed. Across the other end was the American CO seated. She greeted me with a pleasant smile and asked me the following.

 

Who is calling you?
Answered.
What’s his name?
Answered
Where does he live?
Answered
What does he do for a living?
Answered
Was it an arranged marriage or love marriage?
Answered
Who arranged it?
Answered
How long did you know each other before the wedding?
Answered
Where did you go on your honeymoon?
Answered
Since when are you married?
Answered
How many people attended your wedding?
Answered.

 

She kept typing for 2 minutes & I was patiently waiting. Once she was done, she said – You are approved. She gave me the letter confirming the same and the document containing instructions to pay 220$. She wished me for the trip & I could not stop smiling. I sat there for a while recollecting what had happened and it seemed surreal. 

 

I would like to stress on something – TAX EXTENSIONS ARE Perfectly OKAY. If you in case do not have the latest or if it would take time to file, you can certainly file an extension & they are absolutely fine with it. 

I did not have a 2016 return. We had filed for an extension.
•    We were approved at the NVC without the checklist.
•    & I did not have any intimation from the embassy to carry one.

I had read few experiences (provided by @JBMG) on people with extensions, but I still had questions in my mind. But another member @Raag also had an extension & his interview at same consulate was an easy breeze. That gave me a little hope. I also had carried our Acceptance notification for extension.  

I had also carried a lot of supporting documents and our huge wedding album. They asked me none. I had carried everything under the sky. There were few people who were intending immigrants, but nobody had carried so much like I had . I feel its better safe to carry than be Sorry.

 

The staff was courteous and helpful. Except that there was no waiting space to escape the rain, everything was fine.

This is the most beautiful review on this forum thank you for that it is very important to everyone to be prepared for questions . It's big relief now  Enjoy 

[chamma 382]

12 minutes ago, green line2017 said:

This is the most beautiful review on this forum thank you for that it is very important to everyone to be prepared for questions . It's big relief now  Enjoy 

Thank you  

[heyusa 118]

1 hour ago, Mun95 said:

How long does it take to receive medical exam results back ? ... Because our interview is august 24th so I'm flying out august 12th to accompany my husband to his medical exam on the 14th but now I feel like 10 days is too little time to get results back 

Contact the place you'll have your medical at, it varies country by country

[Jody-ann 42]

46 minutes ago, chamma said:

Here you go, My Review:

 

 

I reached by around 6.50 am at the Mumbai Consulate. It was raining crazy with no shelter to stand to escape the downpour. At 7 am they asked us to form a queue. I was second in line. They then let us in. We were asked to show our interview letter, DS 260 confirmation page (which was stamped during Biometrics) & our passports. After checking we were let in for Security Checks. Medical CD was not allowed. I had to give it back (it was already specified under the pre-interview checklist for Mumbai). After which we were let inside to get into another line. And then finally we were let inside. July & Rains are synonyms in Mumbai. We were asked to make 2 lines after we were let in. One for South Indians & the rest stay in the other. We were asked to confirm the language for interview. We were asked to arrange all our documents in an order – Birth Certificate & it’s copy, Marriage Certificate & it’s copy, PCCs & their copies, Medical reports, Passports. I arranged them all. I was then directed to move to a counter. I was asked to give my documents which I had arranged.  She had a look. She asked me few questions.

 

Who is calling you?
Answered.
What’s his name?
Answered
Where does he live?
Answered
Do you have your 2016 return?
I said No, We have an extension. She said – Don’t worry, I already have it. I was so relieved at this statement.  
How long have you been married?
Answered
Have you lived in any other country other than India?
Answered
Were you there for study or work?
Answered
Where did you work there?
Answered
How long?
Answered
Have you been to the US?
Answered
Before or after the wedding?
Answered
When did you apply for the visa? Before or after?
Answered
Is you visa still valid?
Answered
She asked me to produce the passport.
Is it the first marriage for you both?
Answered

 

She returned me my original Birth & marriage certificate. She only retained copies. She also returned me few documents which were part of my NVC package & few from my USCIS package. I asked her - if she did not need them, She said 'No'.

 

She then gave me the pamphlet and asked me to go through it and mentioned that the CO might ask me questions. She asked me to keep checking the digital display for my token number. She also mentioned that I would have to pay a fee of 220$ after I get my passport but before my POE. She retained my passports. She asked me to keep checking the digital display for my token number. I sat there waiting for the number to flash. I read through the pamphlet in the meanwhile. After waiting for about 12 minutes, my number flashed. I proceeded to the counter. I was the first to be interviewed. Across the other end was the American CO seated. She greeted me with a pleasant smile and asked me the following.

 

Who is calling you?
Answered.
What’s his name?
Answered
Where does he live?
Answered
What does he do for a living?
Answered
Was it an arranged marriage or love marriage?
Answered
Who arranged it?
Answered
How long did you know each other before the wedding?
Answered
Where did you go on your honeymoon?
Answered
Since when are you married?
Answered
How many people attended your wedding?
Answered.

 

She kept typing for 2 minutes & I was patiently waiting. Once she was done, she said – You are approved. She gave me the letter confirming the same and the document containing instructions to pay 220$. She wished me for the trip & I could not stop smiling. I sat there for a while recollecting what had happened and it seemed surreal. 

 

I would like to stress on something – TAX EXTENSIONS ARE Perfectly OKAY. If you in case do not have the latest or if it would take time to file, you can certainly file an extension & they are absolutely fine with it. 

I did not have a 2016 return. We had filed for an extension.
•    We were approved at the NVC without the checklist.
•    & I did not have any intimation from the embassy to carry one.

I had read few experiences (provided by @JBMG) on people with extensions, but I still had questions in my mind. But another member @Raag also had an extension & his interview at same consulate was an easy breeze. That gave me a little hope. I also had carried our Acceptance notification for extension.  

I had also carried a lot of supporting documents and our huge wedding album. They asked me none. I had carried everything under the sky. There were few people who were intending immigrants, but nobody had carried so much like I had . I feel its better safe to carry than be Sorry.

 

The staff was courteous and helpful. Except that there was no waiting space to escape the rain, everything was fine.

Congrats Chamma!! good luck with your POE. Safe journeys when you travel!

[chamma 382]

Just now, Jody-ann said:

Congrats Chamma!! good luck with your POE. Safe journeys when you travel!

Thank You  && Good Luck to you!

[JBMG 890]

4 hours ago, daisybright said:

@JBMG thanks for all your help. Being proactive rather than reactive made all the difference. I will kept all posted in this forum.

Wow, so kind!!!! Greatest compliment, so flattered. :-) Thank you. Looking forward to your updates. Happy to see you made it here. :-)

[green line2017 299]

24 minutes ago, JBMG said:

Wow, so kind!!!! Greatest compliment, so flattered. :-) Thank you. Looking forward to your updates. Happy to see you made it here. :-)

VIVA JBMG that guy have a Gold 💓 God bless you . Your HELP is a life-changing . You are born to be a Great...Thank you . RESPECT 

Edited July 18, 2017 by green line2017

[chamma 382]

1 hour ago, Jody-ann said:

Congrats Chamma!! good luck with your POE. Safe journeys when you travel!

 Thanks a lot!

[JBMG 890]

30 minutes ago, green line2017 said:

VIVA JBMG that guy have a Gold 💓 God bless you . Your HELP is a life-changing . You are born to be a Great...Thank you . RESPECT 

Thanks green line!! Your support and thoughtful words/feedback/help makes me smile each time!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!  

Edited July 18, 2017 by JBMG

[green line2017 299]

21 minutes ago, JBMG said:

Thanks green line!! Your support and thoughtful words/feedback/help makes me smile each time!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!  

Every time when I read your posting I have big smile on my face that is your positive energy on my face.

Keep doing what you do the best - help people to Smile  even if  this long journey is painful and stressful for everyone ,you help to pass that every time. ......I love  Lui de funes movies they keep me smiling and laughing just like you do 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.Best wishes to you  from me.

Edited July 18, 2017 by green line2017

[Jakir 1]

12 hours ago, Sohel said:

don't know why Bangladesh faces backlog now-a-days...my case completed on june 21 and I'm also waiting for my interview to be scheduled... May be we've to wait another 1-2 months to get interview date

Yea i think we are for scheduled for September so nothing to do without just for waiting 🤢🤢🤢

[Jakir 1]

14 hours ago, green line2017 said:

There is no exact answer on your question it's not depends on our desires .But there is a spread sheet and  there is a info from other Cc to interview timeline it's just informing but very helpful . Enjoy

Thanks for information. Spread of dhaka embessy i think wrong submited information .there are many people just saying that case completed date but no submited to interview date or scheduled date. 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

Edited July 18, 2017 by Jakir
Mistake

[TeeA10 73]

19 hours ago, JBMG said:

Congrats to @chamma who had her interview and was approved!  @Ana0323, hope all went well with yours and you got approval.

 

When you get a chance, please submit your interview reviews.  

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/

 

Next up. Good luck on your interviews tomorrow.  

 

@TeeA10 @Touly20 @Johnny385 @UsSwedlover

 

TeeA10	7/18/2017	Nigeria	Lagos
Touly	7/18/2017	Senegal	Dakar
Johnny385	7/18/2017	Vietnam	Ho Chi Minh
UsSwedlover	7/18/2017	Sweden	Stockholm

 

Please keep us posted.  

 

To find/submit interview reviews from your embassy, click on the following link. 

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/

Thanks so much @JBMG Havent been on VJ a lot lately.

[TeeA10 73]

Good morning it is Fam! Visa approved! Thank God!