Mumbai Consulate Interview - IR1/CR1

[MANI21 3]

Why no new Interview letters since Jan 19th. This is so unfair 

39 minutes ago, Garry81 said:

Hi guys

Let me share with you my interview experience

My interview time was 8:15am
I've reached Consulate around 7:35am
At First point they'll check interview letter/printout & passport. (** They have paid boxes for mobile phones storage)
Second you'll go through security check.
Then they will send you to Counter 1 for token number.
Once you collect the token after showing your interview letter/printout & passport you will be asked to sit in the waiting area for your number to be called.  

When your number is called go to respective counter that is been displayed on the TV display.

At respective counter they will ask you to give them three original documents
1. Passport
2. Birth Certificate (+ if any translation)
3. Original PCC
Once you give them they'll keep them in a folder file and ask few questions like your DOB, who's calling you to US and show you Green card fee paper which you'll get once your visa is approved and then you'll be given Immigrants legal rights paper to go through and same they will tell you to wait for your token number to be called for interview.

One thing which is most important which I forgot to mention above is that whole they collect original 3 documents they will ask you in which language do you prefer interview (I've selected English but later changed to regional Punjabi language)

They have only 5 interview counter operational

Counter 13 & 15 for Punjabi language
Counter 12 for English
Counter 10 & 11 for Marathi/Hindi

Since English language counter is one so there was heavy wait time , I've selected English thinking there will be less people so interview will happen fast after seeing that lady interview officer slow speed , she took 20-30mins per person. Where as Punjabi language counter took max 10-15mins while waiting for my turn punjabi counter was finished so have asked the counter one person to change my interview language to Punjabi within next 5mins they arranged my interview and I've received and approval visa letter. If I've waited for my turn in English then there were 10more people's in front of my token number for interview.

So I suggest you to take interview in regional languages.

Note: One more most important thing make sure to reach consulate asap because they work on FCFS(First Come First Serve) Basis interview token allotment no matter when is your interview timings.

Interview Questions.

1. Oath you'll speak truth.
2. Who's calling you to US
3. Spouse First personal meeting
4. Spouse interest & hobbies.
5. What you like most about Spouse.
6. Your Work Experience.
7. Your Visa approved
8. Mandatory Covid-19 negative report 72hrs you reach US.
9. Green Fee $220

 

Thanks

What is Green Fee. Did you fly from New Delhi or Chandigarh assuming you are from North India. 

[Sumukh 1]

4 hours ago, MANI21 said:

Why no new Interview letters since Jan 19th. This is so unfair 

What is Green Fee. Did you fly from New Delhi or Chandigarh assuming you are from North India. 

Thanks for posting details of your interview experience. What is Green fee? Is it Green card visa fee? Can we pay it in INR?

[darth vader 133]

20 hours ago, Anynonmus said:

https://mvt.vercel.app/timeline.html

This link is also not working anymore.

[ddm2020 1]

7 hours ago, MANI21 said:

Why no new Interview letters since Jan 19th. This is so unfair 

What is Green Fee. Did you fly from New Delhi or Chandigarh assuming you are from North India. 

Thanks for posting.

7 hours ago, MANI21 said:

Why no new Interview letters since Jan 19th. This is so unfair 

What is Green Fee. Did you fly from New Delhi or Chandigarh assuming you are from North India. 

Thanks for the post

[ddm2020 1]

22 hours ago, Anynonmus said:

https://mvt.vercel.app/timeline.html

This link is not working.

[Anynonmus 35]

Someone needs to find the new link form telegram. 

[Gar9 5]

13 hours ago, Garry81 said:

Hi guys

Let me share with you my interview experience

My interview time was 8:15am
I've reached Consulate around 7:35am
At First point they'll check interview letter/printout & passport. (** They have paid boxes for mobile phones storage)
Second you'll go through security check.
Then they will send you to Counter 1 for token number.
Once you collect the token after showing your interview letter/printout & passport you will be asked to sit in the waiting area for your number to be called.  

When your number is called go to respective counter that is been displayed on the TV display.

At respective counter they will ask you to give them three original documents
1. Passport
2. Birth Certificate (+ if any translation)
3. Original PCC
Once you give them they'll keep them in a folder file and ask few questions like your DOB, who's calling you to US and show you Green card fee paper which you'll get once your visa is approved and then you'll be given Immigrants legal rights paper to go through and same they will tell you to wait for your token number to be called for interview.

One thing which is most important which I forgot to mention above is that whole they collect original 3 documents they will ask you in which language do you prefer interview (I've selected English but later changed to regional Punjabi language)

They have only 5 interview counter operational

Counter 13 & 15 for Punjabi language
Counter 12 for English
Counter 10 & 11 for Marathi/Hindi

Since English language counter is one so there was heavy wait time , I've selected English thinking there will be less people so interview will happen fast after seeing that lady interview officer slow speed , she took 20-30mins per person. Where as Punjabi language counter took max 10-15mins while waiting for my turn punjabi counter was finished so have asked the counter one person to change my interview language to Punjabi within next 5mins they arranged my interview and I've received and approval visa letter. If I've waited for my turn in English then there were 10more people's in front of my token number for interview.

So I suggest you to take interview in regional languages.

Note: One more most important thing make sure to reach consulate asap because they work on FCFS(First Come First Serve) Basis interview token allotment no matter when is your interview timings.

Interview Questions.

1. Oath you'll speak truth.
2. Who's calling you to US
3. Spouse First personal meeting
4. Spouse interest & hobbies.
5. What you like most about Spouse.
6. Your Work Experience.
7. Your Visa approved
8. Mandatory Covid-19 negative report 72hrs you reach US.
9. Green Fee $220

 

Thanks

      Congratultions ! Thanks  for detailed description of your interiew . I have following questions - 

 

1.0  In the interview , do they want to see Petitioner's Original docs e.g.  US Passport , Citizenship certificate , birth certificate , Tax Docs , Pay Stubs  etc. ?  Or only photo copies will serve the purpose . 

 

2.0  In this forum , I have seen some cases , where they have recieved Interview Letter , but still waiting for Letter for Biometrics & Medical . In case Letter for Biometrics & Medical is recieved very late , will the interview date be re-scheduled ? 

                               Thanks in advance 

 

 

 

 

[Harprince 1]

3 hours ago, Anynonmus said:

Someone needs to find the new link form telegram. 

Here you go 

https://mumbai.vercel.app/timeline.html

[Gar9 5]

On 1/26/2021 at 9:41 PM, AP-1 said:

if you dont have past records. they will give you vaccines during your medical

 

Hi  AP-1 ,  

You have been very helpful to me in the past , on this forum . Thanks 

I understand , you have already got the visa , so congratulations . 

 

I have following questions - 

 

1.0  In the interview , do they , at any stage want to see Petitioner's Original docs e.g.  US Passport , Citizenship certificate , birth certificate , Tax Docs , Pay Stubs  etc. ?  Or only photo copies will serve the purpose . 

 

2.0  In this forum , I have seen some cases , where they have recieved Interview Letter , but still waiting for Letter for Biometrics & Medical . In case Letter for Biometrics & Medical is recieved very late , will the interview date be re-scheduled ? 

 

3.0 In some cases , I have noted that they have received mails for the Interview , Biometrics & Medical . But Biometrics appointment slot is not available for more than a month . I think , the Biometrics has to be registered before the Interview . What to do in such case ? 

 

                               Thanks in advance 

[AP-1 35]

6 hours ago, Gar9 said:

 

Hi  AP-1 ,  

You have been very helpful to me in the past , on this forum . Thanks 

I understand , you have already got the visa , so congratulations . 

 

I have following questions - 

 

1.0  In the interview , do they , at any stage want to see Petitioner's Original docs e.g.  US Passport , Citizenship certificate , birth certificate , Tax Docs , Pay Stubs  etc. ?  Or only photo copies will serve the purpose . 

 

2.0  In this forum , I have seen some cases , where they have recieved Interview Letter , but still waiting for Letter for Biometrics & Medical . In case Letter for Biometrics & Medical is recieved very late , will the interview date be re-scheduled ? 

 

3.0 In some cases , I have noted that they have received mails for the Interview , Biometrics & Medical . But Biometrics appointment slot is not available for more than a month . I think , the Biometrics has to be registered before the Interview . What to do in such case ? 

 

                               Thanks in advance 

1.   No

2. They dont send any such letter for biometric or medical. 
3 you have to call them or choose different location fro biometric 

[Anynonmus 35]

7 hours ago, Harprince said:

Here you go 

https://mumbai.vercel.app/timeline.html

Same error again 

[hnjoshi 0]

8 hours ago, Harprince said:

Here you go 

https://mumbai.vercel.app/timeline.html

Same error again. Can you please provide some information on how you were able to find the change of https://mumbai.vercel.app/timeline.html from https://mvt.vercel.app/timeline.html ?

[hnjoshi 0]

18 minutes ago, hnjoshi said:

Same error again. Can you please provide some information on how you were able to find the change of https://mumbai.vercel.app/timeline.html from https://mvt.vercel.app/timeline.html ?

nvm found the new url on telegram group: https://mvvt.vercel.app/timeline.html

[Garry81 7]

Sorry for late reply guys,

That " Green Fee" in hurry I forgot to mention " Card" in between... After your visa is approved and printed on passport interviewer will tell to you to pay Green card fee online on USCIS site either in India via indian currency or your spouse can pay in USD the reason behind that is untill you don't pay the Green card fee they will process your green card and Green card generally take 1-3months.... Till the time you don't receive the green card and SSN number you'll not be able to work in US.

Interviewer never ask for original documents of petitioner they're just look in photo copies.... As now it's COVID issue so they work paperless as they already have E-copy of everything which you have uploaded on CEAC site. In my case and other cases which I've noticed they're not asking for any documents expect the one they collect from us the  original PCC, Birth Certificate and marriage certificate. After visa they return back.

Hope everything is clear now.

Regarding Bio metric you have to contact the list of approved doctor's/Hospital they have mentioned on travel doc site or click on below for list.
https://nvc.state.gov/prep

If you don't have medical report ready before interview they won't let you go for interview.

 Medical report generally takes 4-7working days and hospital itself send e-report to consulate.

In mine case I had my medical examination from " Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali , Punjab "

Fee was ₹20008 => ₹14450(Examination) +₹ 5558(Vaccines)
Process took hardly an hour.
After everything is done they will give you a sheet that you need to have with you at the time of interview.

Thanks 👍😊

 

 

 

[Garry81 7]

* Biometric and Medical examination are two different things.

 

Biometric is free of cost as it's included in your visa application fee.