India Processing 2018 NOA2 -----> NVC

[ujones 148]

2 minutes ago, Tara & Rohit said:

You're right they do not! I'm just curious how they will contact us and what is the best means to contact them

Ok..well they were pretty quick to respond when I emailed them before. 

[Tara & Rohit 224]

25 minutes ago, ujones said:

Ok..well they were pretty quick to respond when I emailed them before. 

Which email? The support-india@usatraveldocs.com?

[ujones 148]

4 hours ago, Tara & Rohit said:

Which email? The support-india@usatraveldocs.com?

Yes 

[ujones 148]

So I was reading someone’s else’s case that got denied the other day in Mumbai .. CO asked for proof of wedding plans , guest details , venue booked etc. But how is that possible when we don’t even know a date of wedding ? 

[K1journey_16 40]

1 hour ago, ujones said:

So I was reading someone’s else’s case that got denied the other day in Mumbai .. CO asked for proof of wedding plans , guest details , venue booked etc. But how is that possible when we don’t even know a date of wedding ? 

Exactly my point!  How do we decide anything finalize anything until we get the Visa

[K1journey_16 40]

11 hours ago, Tara & Rohit said:

You're right they do not! I'm just curious how they will contact us and what is the best means to contact them

Go to CEAC website, if the case status is ready email the Mumbai consulate, they will send the packet 4 in email and they will also mention the date on which they sent a post mail to you, you can check the consulate website for packet 4

[Tara & Rohit 224]

12 hours ago, ujones said:

So I was reading someone’s else’s case that got denied the other day in Mumbai .. CO asked for proof of wedding plans , guest details , venue booked etc. But how is that possible when we don’t even know a date of wedding ? 

 

11 hours ago, K1journey_16 said:

Exactly my point!  How do we decide anything finalize anything until we get the Visa

What we planned on doing was showing a packet I got from the venue we plan on using to show "wedding plans." It gave details about services, dining options, pictures, etc. Also, I created a wedding website using Zola which shows wedding plans, however no set dates. Screenshots from the website I thought would help! Because you're both right! I can't "write the check" for anything yet until I know when he's been approved.

Edited January 24, 2019 by Tara & Rohit

[Lonegirl 23]

13 hours ago, K1journey_16 said:

Exactly my point!  How do we decide anything finalize anything until we get the Visa

I was asked about our wedding plans, and it was easy to answer because we have had wedding plans since the last one year! We had submitted a solid statement with intent of marriage with the petition, so I think that served its purpose as well. I told the officer the location of our new apartment, the name of the courthouse we will be getting married at, and the number of guests that we are inviting. I showed him the diamond engagement ring on my finger, also showed him a copy of the wedding invite I have designed (he didn't ask for either, but I still offered). You really do need to have some wedding plans otherwise it's hard to convince them about your intentions. Think in advance and try to provide some proof at least. Good luck

[ujones 148]

40 minutes ago, Lonegirl said:

I was asked about our wedding plans, and it was easy to answer because we have had wedding plans since the last one year! We had submitted a solid statement with intent of marriage with the petition, so I think that served its purpose as well. I told the officer the location of our new apartment, the name of the courthouse we will be getting married at, and the number of guests that we are inviting. I showed him the diamond engagement ring on my finger, also showed him a copy of the wedding invite I have designed (he didn't ask for either, but I still offered). You really do need to have some wedding plans otherwise it's hard to convince them about your intentions. Think in advance and try to provide some proof at least. Good luck

@Lonegirl, Thankyou. Do you think showing ring or ring exchange photos would confuse CO as wedding ? Someone else has mentioned abt that somewhere. But I’m india engagement / ring exchange being common before wedding I hope it won’t be an issue 

[Lonegirl 23]

47 minutes ago, ujones said:

@Lonegirl, Thankyou. Do you think showing ring or ring exchange photos would confuse CO as wedding ? Someone else has mentioned abt that somewhere. But I’m india engagement / ring exchange being common before wedding I hope it won’t be an issue 

We didn't have an engagement ceremony, so I had no pictures to provide of that. I only showed the ring on my finger that he had proposed to me with. I don't think ring exchange pictures will be an issue, but I would suggest to NOT show pictures unless asked for. If they don't ask for pictures, don't offer. From what I saw at the consulate, candidates who are too eager to show pictures raise suspicion. Make sure to take all proof with you, but offer only when they ask. Right? Also, engagement pictures don't qualify as wedding plans. Even if you show proof of engagement, you still need to convince them about your wedding plans. 

[ujones 148]

3 hours ago, ujones said:

@Lonegirl, Thankyou. Do you think showing ring or ring exchange photos would confuse CO as wedding ? Someone else has mentioned abt that somewhere. But I’m india engagement / ring exchange being common before wedding I hope it won’t be an issue 

@Lonegirl, do u hve any recommendations for hotel near embassy other than trident ? 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

5 hours ago, ujones said:

@Lonegirl, Thankyou. Do you think showing ring or ring exchange photos would confuse CO as wedding ? Someone else has mentioned abt that somewhere. But I’m india engagement / ring exchange being common before wedding I hope it won’t be an issue 

Why set yourself up for problems. Don't show the photos of rings or celebrations. Just picture with family and traveling together is enough.

[ujones 148]

On 1/20/2019 at 12:36 PM, Knome said:

 

yes we waited for that...but you can do that anyhow....

@Knome, did u book the hotel ? Which one r u going with ?

[K1journey_16 40]

2 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Why set yourself up for problems. Don't show the photos of rings or celebrations. Just picture with family and traveling together is enough.

@Greenbaum and everyone, we didn't have any ceremony, but he bought a diamond ring for me after the case was forwarded to NVC, is it safe to take the pictures and the receipt with date showing it as a part of the wedding plan

[ujones 148]

48 minutes ago, K1journey_16 said:

@Greenbaum and everyone, we didn't have any ceremony, but he bought a diamond ring for me after the case was forwarded to NVC, is it safe to take the pictures and the receipt with date showing it as a part of the wedding plan

@Greenbaum, on getting documents ready for interview I hve a few questions. Please help me solve this 

1. I hve already submitted separately signed intent of marriage with I-129 , but we need a new one right ? Does it have to be notarized ? 

2) I have already submitted how we met from both of us , do we need another one for interview ? 

3) Only need the form 1090 from the tax papers right ? Do not need the entire papers ? 

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