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Posting this here so that others don't make the same mistake for their IR 1 or CR 1 interviews: My wife appeared for her IR 1 interview on Oct 12 at the Mumbai consulate. The interview went well but she was given a 221g refusal because the consular officer determined the file was incomplete. The document in question was Tax Return Transcripts - they insisted on having either a Tax Return transcript or a W2. Tax returns of last 4 years and financial statements from banks and investments weren't sufficient. Our income and investments are way above the limit but I don't have a W2 because I am an entrepreneur and don't take a salary from my businesses. Luckily, she was asked to submit the transcript and passport to a local VFS pick up center so the visa should still come through. But it created a very tense and panicky few hours for us. Learning for everyone : Make sure you submit your IRS transcripts, not just tax returns, if you don't have a W2.

Thanks @Panachea2020 - I was able to book a slot today without doing anything differently. Strange thing however is, it says "Interview Waiver" under Visa Priority section. I can't find any relevant information about it for IR1 visa so I am assuming it's just an admin classification they attach.

No Biometrics dates available before the IR1 interview date of Oct 12th 2023 in Mumbai or any other centres. I am sure other folks are also in the same position who got their interview letters last week. Any suggestions on what you guys are doing, or what can be done?

Trying to schedule a Biometric appointment via ustraveldocs.com for an IR 1 visa interview at Mumbai consulate but there is no option to just book a biometric appointment. The site keeps taking me to the visa interview slot booking. What am I missing? Thanks in advance.

Mumbai IR1 Interview Letter Received - 11 Aug 2023 Interview Date - 12 Oct 2023 IR1 DQ : 14-APR-2023 US citizen filed for Spouse

Does the interview letter for IR 1 Visa appointment arrive via email or physical post? I am assuming it's both. If the physical letter never arrives, will a print out of emailed letter suffice? Our DQ date is April 14th 2023 so I am expecting the interview letter next month based on what's been happening in the last couple of months. Thanks!