Mumbai Consulate Interview - IR1/CR1

[Shemuz 60]

Hi. Does anyone know approximately how long it was taking to get an interview date in Mumbai after DQ prior to the COVID-19 outbreak? In other words, approximately how much time between DQ and the actual interview date? 

[BH2019 6]

3 hours ago, Shemuz said:

Hi. Does anyone know approximately how long it was taking to get an interview date in Mumbai after DQ prior to the COVID-19 outbreak? In other words, approximately how much time between DQ and the actual interview date? 

Based on the statistics from visajourney members since 2018-10-01 (Mumbai)

NOA2 - > Interview (~ 230 days)

 

So based on few assumptions: 

NVC(getting from USCIS, creating case, fees, approvals)  was taking =  ~90-110 days (average)

NVC (DQ) -> Mumbai Interview = ~ 120 days (average)

 

Edited September 16, 2020 by BH2019

[Anynonmus 35]

Just now, BH2019 said:

Based on the statistics from visajourney members since 2018-10-01 (Mumbai)

NOA2 - > Interview (~ 230 days)

 

So based on few assumptions: 

NVC(getting from USCIS, creating case, fees, approvals)  was taking =  ~90-110 days

NVC (DQ) -> Mumbai Interview = ~ 120 days

 

You say, after getting the DQ from NVC, Mumbai embassy will take 4 months to schedule the interview?

 

[BH2019 6]

3 minutes ago, Anynonmus said:

You say, after getting the DQ from NVC, Mumbai embassy will take 4 months to schedule the interview?

 

Based on the statistics - Yes

Also, I read some other questions/answers on visa journey. They were mentioning some people who had DQ from Nov 2019 had interviews in March 2020 (mid). Again this is all before Covid thing happened. 

 

With recent announcemen (Sep 7, 2020) from Mumbai consulate related to processing CR1/CR2/IR1/IR2 it might be quicker than 4 months. Again, we do not have any data to validate it yet.

[Anynonmus 35]

2 minutes ago, BH2019 said:

Based on the statistics - Yes

Also, I read some other questions/answers on visa journey. They were mentioning some people who had DQ from Nov 2019 had interviews in March 2020 (mid). Again this is all before Covid thing happened. 

 

With recent announcemen (Sep 7, 2020) from Mumbai consulate related to processing CR1/CR2/IR1/IR2 it might be quicker than 4 months. Again, we do not have any data to validate it yet.

Lets see, hope for the best 

[SinghHj 1]

I contacted NVC on sept 15th and according to the agent on phone, Mumbai hasn't started scheduling interviews for IR1/CR1. I am totally confused why consulate would say they have started and NVC would say they haven't. 

 

Does anyone know anyone within VJ who has heard from Mumbai consulate?

[Anynonmus 35]

2 minutes ago, SinghHj said:

I contacted NVC on sept 15th and according to the agent on phone, Mumbai hasn't started scheduling interviews for IR1/CR1. I am totally confused why consulate would say they have started and NVC would say they haven't. 

 

Does anyone know anyone within VJ who has heard from Mumbai consulate?

I get the same response too from NVC. May be the phone agent does not have the exact information. 

[SinghHj 1]

17 minutes ago, Anynonmus said:

I get the same response too from NVC. May be the phone agent does not have the exact information. 

But that agent did mention that Mumbai Consulate will post on their own website once they start the process. As per agent Mumbai Consulate did not do that yet. 

 

Hopefully agent is wrong but so far it adds up.

[Anynonmus 35]

4 minutes ago, SinghHj said:

But that agent did mention that Mumbai Consulate will post on their own website once they start the process. As per agent Mumbai Consulate did not do that yet. 

 

Hopefully agent is wrong but so far it adds up.

But we saw the posts from the Mumbai consulate regarding CR1/IR1 visa processing started on sept 14. 

[SinghHj 1]

Just now, Anynonmus said:

But we saw the posts from the Mumbai consulate regarding CR1/IR1 visa processing started on sept 14. 

I did mention that to agent and his reply was its not on Consulate's website.

 

FYI: DQ in early Jan

[Shemuz 60]

5 hours ago, BH2019 said:

Based on the statistics from visajourney members since 2018-10-01 (Mumbai)

NOA2 - > Interview (~ 230 days)

 

So based on few assumptions: 

NVC(getting from USCIS, creating case, fees, approvals)  was taking =  ~90-110 days (average)

NVC (DQ) -> Mumbai Interview = ~ 120 days (average)

 

Thank you so much for your reply. Wow, that’s a long wait! And now with the backlog, it’s probably going to be longer. 

[jaimedebruyn 25]

16 hours ago, GAMAJM said:

Yes they have translators for those who do not speak very good English, but if he can manage then I suggest he does English as it shows he can transition to the USA. I am guessing they have Hindi for sure, but don't know about State languages. 

We were wondering if English was the better choice for that reason as well! We will just continue to sharpen his language skills until then! (He does fineeeeee. He's just nervous!)

[Hermise 66]

On 9/14/2020 at 9:21 AM, Shemuz said:

Hi. We got DQ on May 27th. We’re eagerly waiting to hear some good news soon. It’s been a really long and tough wait. I hope we all get our interview dates very soon. 

This is great. I have been looking for a post like this. 

 

My DQ date is May 18th. I had another post and someone told me people from Dec 4th 5th and 7th DQs got interview reschedule date on September 15th. So looks like they started processing them. 

 

My cousin's DQ is Jan 28th. He contacted US travels in India and they told him like they were partially open and processing cases. I also emailed US travels and they confirmed they started processing from September 1st. 

 

So hopefully since all other visas are banned, they fly through IR/CR1 cases. It is totally unfair to wait 2 years after marriage for spouses to get here. My NOA 1 date was Feb 2019. 

[SinghHj 1]

1 hour ago, Hermise said:

This is great. I have been looking for a post like this. 

 

My DQ date is May 18th. I had another post and someone told me people from Dec 4th 5th and 7th DQs got interview reschedule date on September 15th. So looks like they started processing them. 

 

My cousin's DQ is Jan 28th. He contacted US travels in India and they told him like they were partially open and processing cases. I also emailed US travels and they confirmed they started processing from September 1st. 

 

So hopefully since all other visas are banned, they fly through IR/CR1 cases. It is totally unfair to wait 2 years after marriage for spouses to get here. My NOA 1 date was Feb 2019. 

Can you possibly share the url to that post where ppl got interview rescheduled? 

 

Thanks in advance.

[Hermise 66]

1 hour ago, SinghHj said:

Can you possibly share the url to that post where ppl got interview rescheduled? 

 

Thanks in advance.

Nah it is not a big topic. A person told me about it in that topic. That topic has only like 4 posts.  It is better to discuss here.