passingtime123
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Possibly. I picked up my visa/passport today and will leave ASAP. Any advice when dealing with CBP? Assuming it'll be a "smooth" process.
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Thank You!!!! I totally agree. I believe the consular weighed the positive factors in the case (deep ties to the US/approved 601-A waiver, home ownership, well paying career, no crimes committed, hardship resulting from a denial, docs I can't obtain, etc.) I wrote the consulate a letter outlining my background and life in the US. Not sure if that contributed.
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In retrospect, I should have applied for advanced parole. The visa was issued. Waiting to pick up the passport.
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The visa is Issued. Waiting for consulate to mail it. The PCC requirement from the consulate is from the regional passport office. You need to have an address in India to obtain this. I retained a local attorney to file the NVC..he said you don't need a PCC. Didn't mention the other docs on the table. In any event, the Consulate accepted my position. Also, what weight does an Indian PCC or any security check from the Indian consulate have over security databases utilized by the USCIS, DOS, etc? In my case, it wouldn't be too relevant since I've been in the US since the age of four and have had numerous biometric submissions since 2005. I understand your consular POV argument as well. I'm just happy the consulate approved.
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How are the passports now tracked? Prior to this website upgrade, I'd login to ustraveldocs.com to see the tracking status or use the automated e-mail option. Thanks.
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NVC to Mumbai Consulate Gather Here!!!
passingtime123 replied to BeHealthy's topic in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion
Does anyone know how I can track the passport status? Prior to this new website, I'd login to usetraveldocs.com or use the automated e-mail options. -
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According to the DOS guidelines for india, I don’t even need one. And the statement of no criminal record I don’t have (I believe this is just the Indian consulate running a police search in the US?). Seems like this would be equivalent to a biometrics search? I did provide a Pcc from the local police but the consulate required one from the regional passport office. I got a second 221g because of this and got my attorney involved to write a response. seems it would be odd to deny a visa over this when USCiS has investigated my background many times. (7-8 biometric submissions the last 15 years) also, if the consulate decides to not accept the attorney”s response, why wait a whole week to refuse or deny? The local police dept Pcc was rejected the same day they received. The current status is ready.
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What you mentioned doesn’t include that the statement has to be from a consulate in the US. I wasn’t aware of this requirement when I left the US for this interview. I was only aware of the Pcc and assumed the biometrics submitted in india would be used for all criminal background searches. what I’m trying to get at is.. since the consulate received the response from my attorney, do you think they are conducting their own security searches? If yes, I’m assuming this will be used as a substitute for the Pcc??? I believe consulates have discretion to use alternative documents or waive requirements if a doc is not obtainable. I’ve noticed the status change from refused, AP, ready this week.. it’s following the pattern of approvals I’ve been reading.
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I was told it isn't from my attorney. The attorney cited the DOS reciprocity schedule for India in response to the second 221g. Also, the Indian regional passport office requires address verification. I don't have this since I don't live here. This doc is impossible to acquire. Just hoping the consulate can use their own security databases and run my name. USCIS has done this multiple times. There should be some communication between these organizations to quickly resolve issues.
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I've been in the US since 4. I don't live in India. I'm only here for the interview.
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I would assume the Consulate would have refused the additional docs again when received the same day for not having the PCC? They did that when I made an attempt to get one from the local police dept from my last address here in 1987. In my hand written response I clearly stated my continuous presence in the US and cited their own guidelines for who needs a PCC. The Indian PCC requires an Indian address, which I don't have and was refused a PCC when I went to the passport office. It's just mind boggling that the consulate wasn't able to interpret their own guidelines after reviewing my documents (US driver's license, tax returns, inquiring about my addresses, length of time in the US, 601-A waiver, USCIS work permit, etc.) and conclude that the PCC would be unobtainable and any other doc requiring statement of no criminal record from the US would be unobtainable since I'm now in India and have no way home without a Visa.
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Background: -Overstayed visitor visa (arrived in 1987 at age 4). -601-A approved, father is the petitioner, DACA recipient since the program was introduced -Given approval after 10-15 mins interview. -Changed to refused a couple of days later due to not having the police clearance cert. from the regional passport office. The officer didn't even ask for this doc and questioned all of my US addresses. -NVC DQ the case without the PCC -Lawyers stated that I don't need this since this is for Indian nationals over the age of 16 and living in India. -Received a second 221g after sending in a doc that was rejected by Consulate. -Lawyers provided letter to the Consulate explaining their own guidelines and additional docs establishing US residence (in addition to docs sent to the NVC that were returned to me a few mins prior to the interview). -The case went from refused, AP, ready (a couple of date changes under the ready status). I'm trying to figure out if the Consulate will still request the police cert or will use their own databases to verify my criminal background? I don't have a criminal record and have submitted biometrics to the USCIS many times. I included this comment as part of the package submission in a hand written letter to the Consulate. I'm worried this will drag on forever.