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| Mumbai, India |  Review on May 27, 2013: |
Janani S
Rating:  | Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
Hi Everyone!
On May 9th I received a letter from the Mumbai Consulate, dated April 26, saying that the interview was scheduled for the 24th of May and that all documents should be brought. That was it.
No NOA, no Packet 3/ Packet 4. Just the application and the interview date. So in 2 weeks I had to get all my documents ready!
The part I was most worried about was the Proof of Domicile - that a lot of DCF filers have a problem with. I had planned to be in the US by the time my husband's interview date came around, but it happened too quickly for that!
My husband reached the consulate at 6 am on the 24th of May. He waited for about half an hour and then was told to submit documents and fingerprinting at the vfs counter. When he submitted, we were missing 1 document - the printout from the vfs page which said where the passport was to be picked up (my oversight - I didn't know that it was needed). Due to that he had to wait till all other immigration visa interviews were over till he went.
The vfs people looked at all docs, and told my husband to just give the applications, and to not give any proof unless asked for.
When his interview finally came up (the 4 people before him had about 45 min interviews and ended up with white slips) it lasted all of 5 mins. They took the DS 2001, DS 230 part 1, asked him to sign part 2, took the affidavits of support (Mine and a joint sponsor - my cousin). Asked for wedding photos, and a few questions about the ceremony "Why are you holding a coconut", and "Why is he wearing a white thread". Also how long we have known each other, and what he plans on doing when he gets to the US.
Then he smiled and said it was approved and he can collect his visa in 4 working days in Bangalore. They did not ask, nor look at the domicile proof or relationship proof, though very clearly in all documents, I was in India!
A lot of people have written here about how it took so long to get their interview dates, I was not expecting it to come this fast! While this may have been a rare case (I'm not sure). So I decided to post it here so that next time someone files, they know that they can get a green card in less than 2 months! For us it took just 50 days.
All the best to whoever is reading this!
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