Mumbai Consulate Interview - IR1/CR1

[Amritdhanoa 6]

Hye Everybody.

I have one query please help me out with that.

One of my friend's (Ir1 case) NvC case completed on 15th may 2020. But after some period like a month ago , when they noticed ,NVC changed one of sponsered name wrong. When they called to nvc , they clearify it and  changed it by yesterday as 24 nov. 2020.  But now they get 2 msg. In their ceac id.

1. Your appointment is cancelled.

2. Your documents are qualified. 

But this guy document's are already dq. In May 15th. 2020 .Have you any idea about this one. 

[Skaur0609 145]

On 11/18/2020 at 8:04 PM, visa_journey_user said:

Any updates.

 

The telegram link is not updated since nov 11 : https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vT0papajcfXB6ptthbtVMJBNa9ZxZt3Ie61CniRAmxzchUvVOTcgKBsofVdM1pgszgZVJXcZpARJcib/pubhtml

 

Though it says that file is updated after every 5 min

Thank you for this link. I have been trying to figure out the dates they have been working. Our interview is suppose to be in Canada but my husband is stuck due to COVID. Seems like both Embassy timelines are similar. 

[axay7180 0]

Any updates for IR1 visa interview my was approved by NVC march 13 2020 I have not received my interview date yet please any update?

[milestone 3]

Hello My friends,

 

I know we all are frustrated on this intentional long wait times to reunite with ur family and friends. After paying all the fees and following the due process they are making all wait for months/years to get your family members legally to the US, which is completely immoral and unethical. But let me give you some direction and it has helped lot of people in getting interviews scheduled for IR1/CR1.

 

1. Please find out your local house representative or Senator of the area.

2. Visit their website and call them in their office.

3. Explain them your situation that it causing mental torture and depression and ask them why there is never ending wait for scheduling the interview when you have done your job diligently and you have been D'Qed.

4. If you are US Citizen tell them that you are not excluded for VISA interview under presidential declaration, which barred certain categories earlier.

5. They will ask you to fill in the privacy release Form.

6. Fill then form and submit to their office.

7. They will contact NVC on your behalf to take this matter with US Embassy to expedite the interview scheduling.

 

I know people who have done above successfully get the interviews scheduled. Also pass on this message to all the people who have been waiting for months/years with no end in sight so they could get relief. If you all do your part it will build the pressure to act. Also please sign up on Twitter and tweet to the US Consulate Mumbai about your case and why there is such a long wait. They will come back and say Covid and reduced staff. Submit a FOIA request how much staff is reduced due to Covid and how it has impacted their normal processing times.

[milestone 3]

On 11/26/2020 at 12:09 AM, Amritdhanoa said:

Hye Everybody.

I have one query please help me out with that.

One of my friend's (Ir1 case) NvC case completed on 15th may 2020. But after some period like a month ago , when they noticed ,NVC changed one of sponsered name wrong. When they called to nvc , they clearify it and  changed it by yesterday as 24 nov. 2020.  But now they get 2 msg. In their ceac id.

1. Your appointment is cancelled.

2. Your documents are qualified. 

But this guy document's are already dq. In May 15th. 2020 .Have you any idea about this one. 

Please pass this message to other members and other forums.

 

I know we all are frustrated on this intentional long wait times to reunite with ur family and friends. After paying all the fees and following the due process they are making all wait for months/years to get your family members legally to the US, which is completely immoral and unethical. But let me give you some direction and it has helped lot of people in getting interviews scheduled for IR1/CR1.

 

1. Please find out your local house representative or Senator of the area.

2. Visit their website and call them in their office.

3. Explain them your situation that it causing mental torture and depression and ask them why there is never ending wait for scheduling the interview when you have done your job diligently and you have been D'Qed.

4. If you are US Citizen tell them that you are not excluded for VISA interview under presidential declaration, which barred certain categories earlier.

5. They will ask you to fill in the privacy release Form.

6. Fill then form and submit to their office.

7. They will contact NVC on your behalf to take this matter with US Embassy to expedite the interview scheduling.

 

I know people who have done above successfully get the interviews scheduled. Also pass on this message to all the people who have been waiting for months/years with no end in sight so they could get relief. If you all do your part it will build the pressure to act. Also please sign up on Twitter and tweet to the US Consulate Mumbai about your case and why there is such a long wait. They will come back and say Covid and reduced staff. Submit a FOIA request how much staff is reduced due to Covid and how it has impacted their normal processing times.

[Sumukh 1]

9 hours ago, milestone said:

Hello My friends,

 

I know we all are frustrated on this intentional long wait times to reunite with ur family and friends. After paying all the fees and following the due process they are making all wait for months/years to get your family members legally to the US, which is completely immoral and unethical. But let me give you some direction and it has helped lot of people in getting interviews scheduled for IR1/CR1.

 

1. Please find out your local house representative or Senator of the area.

2. Visit their website and call them in their office.

3. Explain them your situation that it causing mental torture and depression and ask them why there is never ending wait for scheduling the interview when you have done your job diligently and you have been D'Qed.

4. If you are US Citizen tell them that you are not excluded for VISA interview under presidential declaration, which barred certain categories earlier.

5. They will ask you to fill in the privacy release Form.

6. Fill then form and submit to their office.

7. They will contact NVC on your behalf to take this matter with US Embassy to expedite the interview scheduling.

 

I know people who have done above successfully get the interviews scheduled. Also pass on this message to all the people who have been waiting for months/years with no end in sight so they could get relief. If you all do your part it will build the pressure to act. Also please sign up on Twitter and tweet to the US Consulate Mumbai about your case and why there is such a long wait. They will come back and say Covid and reduced staff. Submit a FOIA request how much staff is reduced due to Covid and how it has impacted their normal processing times.

Hi milestone,

 

You have a good idea. Could you please provide us the contact numbers of the people who have benefited from taking this approach of contacting local senators or house representatives? Everyone is waiting for their interview and the interviews are being conducted as per plan unless it is an emergency situation. So just want to know how this benefited them in expediting the process. 

[visa_journey_user 9]

Can anyone call +91 120 484 4644 this number. This was provided to me by Mumbai Consulate to get visa status. Whenever I call it from US it says I have low balance or an automated machine says something in Marathi.

[WHATSMYSTATUS 20]

7 minutes ago, visa_journey_user said:

Can anyone call +91 120 484 4644 this number. This was provided to me by Mumbai Consulate to get visa status. Whenever I call it from US it says I have low balance or an automated machine says something in Marathi.

Best of luck if you can find some to talk to. 
I called this number all day .. and finally the second day I got someone and they will tell you to send your queries to

ustraveldocs.in ...I went through what you going through 

email them you will get there..

 

[visa_journey_user 9]

Ok my concern is that india is kind of going back into lockdown. Is this something which can impact the processing time? I heard delhi is shutting down flights and stuff  but not Mumbai. 

[majorohan26 0]

On 12/2/2020 at 5:02 AM, milestone said:

Hello My friends,

 

I know we all are frustrated on this intentional long wait times to reunite with ur family and friends. After paying all the fees and following the due process they are making all wait for months/years to get your family members legally to the US, which is completely immoral and unethical. But let me give you some direction and it has helped lot of people in getting interviews scheduled for IR1/CR1.

 

1. Please find out your local house representative or Senator of the area.

2. Visit their website and call them in their office.

3. Explain them your situation that it causing mental torture and depression and ask them why there is never ending wait for scheduling the interview when you have done your job diligently and you have been D'Qed.

4. If you are US Citizen tell them that you are not excluded for VISA interview under presidential declaration, which barred certain categories earlier.

5. They will ask you to fill in the privacy release Form.

6. Fill then form and submit to their office.

7. They will contact NVC on your behalf to take this matter with US Embassy to expedite the interview scheduling.

 

I know people who have done above successfully get the interviews scheduled. Also pass on this message to all the people who have been waiting for months/years with no end in sight so they could get relief. If you all do your part it will build the pressure to act. Also please sign up on Twitter and tweet to the US Consulate Mumbai about your case and why there is such a long wait. They will come back and say Covid and reduced staff. Submit a FOIA request how much staff is reduced due to Covid and how it has impacted their normal processing times.

Hello,

My wife's documents were qualified around 29th July 2020. 

We tried reaching out to the local house of representatives and explained to them about our situation. Mental stress and anxiety was one of our claims to get our case expedited, but the office told us that we have to wait as there are others in line.
I will try reaching out to them again and see if they consider our case. 

   

[majorohan26 0]

Does anyone know if we can apply for a tourist visa while we are waiting on the immigration case to progress?

Has anyone tried this route? Please share your experiences. 

[visa_journey_user 9]

10 hours ago, majorohan26 said:

Does anyone know if we can apply for a tourist visa while we are waiting on the immigration case to progress?

Has anyone tried this route? Please share your experiences. 

I wouldn't go for tourist visa as they usually decline those unless you already have travel  visa.

Edited December 7, 2020 by visa_journey_user

[T_Mumbai 1]

10 hours ago, majorohan26 said:

Does anyone know if we can apply for a tourist visa while we are waiting on the immigration case to progress?

Has anyone tried this route? Please share your experiences. 

My lawyer told us that he has seen consulates reject US tourist visa because they would argue that your spouse is trying to circumvent the system. He also said that there is no clear answer to this questions because some people have been successful in getting a visa while others have been rejected. it depends entirely on the case officer. 

 

So i would say yes you can try but understand that you could get rejected because you have an ongoing case. 

[3stars 2]

On 12/2/2020 at 4:22 PM, Sumukh said:

Hi milestone,

 

You have a good idea. Could you please provide us the contact numbers of the people who have benefited from taking this approach of contacting local senators or house representatives? Everyone is waiting for their interview and the interviews are being conducted as per plan unless it is an emergency situation. So just want to know how this benefited them in expediting the process. 

 

On 12/2/2020 at 4:22 PM, Sumukh said:

Hi milestone,

 

You have a good idea. Could you please provide us the contact numbers of the people who have benefited from taking this approach of contacting local senators or house representatives? Everyone is waiting for their interview and the interviews are being conducted as per plan unless it is an emergency situation. So just want to know how this benefited them in expediting the process. 

Hello, I went through this process several times but had no luck. My house representative basically said they don't have control over NCV. Im not saying it isn't worth trying it cz at tge end of the day you're not loosing anything, you know. 

[Sumukh 1]

2 hours ago, 3stars said:

 

Hello, I went through this process several times but had no luck. My house representative basically said they don't have control over NCV. Im not saying it isn't worth trying it cz at tge end of the day you're not loosing anything, you know. 

I thought so! Just does not seem logical that NVC will let you cut the line to get in front of other eligible applicants just because you called senator. It is different story under emergency situation. Again I will be very happy to be wrong. Please post if any success stories with this approach.