There are two kinds of PCC
1. PCC from regional passport office. I got it in 3 days and the fees is Rs. 300 and is valid for 6 months. You can download the form from the website.
2. PCC from local commissioner office. I got it in 10 days and the fees is Rs. 500 and is valid for 1 year. You need to approach the special branch in the local commissioner office.

If your wife has spent more than 6 months in several places then she needs to get PCC from each city.

All the Best

Thanks ze22!!

Let me add that there has to be proof of residence to get a local PCC. For instance, my husband lived in Hyderabad for 2 years working, but because he had no proof (no lease agreement, no local bank account, etc.) they would not give him a PCC. Luckily, the PCC from the passport office (in Visakhapatnam) and his village were sufficient. Though he had a Hyd address for all correspondence, no one requested a PCC from there.

I wrote to the New Delhi Consulate abt PCCs as my father was in the military and we were always moving from 1 place to the other.. As per what I knew - I would have needed PCCs from 4 places..
Here's the reply I got from the Consulate -
Dear Parul:

This is in response to your inquiry regarding the K-1 visa application.

The validity of PCC is one year from the date of its issuance. You need to obtain first PCC from local area police station

where you are residing for the past six months or more. The second PCC is required from the regional passport office.

Thus we need only two PCCs from India. Applicants who have resided in any other country for one year or more after

The age of 16 may also be required to submit police certificates for these countries.

We hope this information is useful to you. However, please contact us in case of any clarification.

Sincerely,

Visa Information Unit

U. S. Embassy

New Delhi, India

Hope this info helps people who are confused about PCCs

All of this waiting. All of this hoping. And now............we have an interview date and we are both scared to death! So much to do before 3/24. We are both feeling overwhelmed and nervous and wondering how we are going to get everything together (He's still waiting for the passport office certificate, and it may not arrive on time to be able to submit to VFS). Eeekkkk!

Congrats on getting the interview date... I can understand the nervousness, I am beyond being nervous now - total PANIC situation (interview on 3/04)
Don't worry abt not submitting PCCs at the VFS - I didn't get my PCC in time either. Just submit all the other docs in time and make sure to give them plenty of evidence too even if they say its not required. Everybody knows that getting the PCC in time is not in your hands and they understand.
All the best for your interview

Thanks, DanielParul! I can not even imagine how nervous you must be! Just keep the faith and think positive. Soon it will be over and you will be together again! Good luck!

Hello Fellow Members,
Just want to let everyone know that my wife's K3 Visa is approved!!!! .

Here is some information on what went on at the interview.

1) Reached there at 7:30am
2) First person to get inside. Got interviewed by 1st Immigration Officer around 8:30. The gentleman only asked for the K3 checklist. Did not ask for any 'Proof of relationship'
3) Was told to pay fee and get fingerprints done.
4) Around 10am, second interview occurred. That gentleman asked alot of question (about 10) and mostly about me and what i do here in America.

Over all it went real smooth!

Quick Question: Does anyone know how long does it take for the Embassy to send the documents over to VFS? My wife had her interview on Monday and she called them up today and VFS office stated that they have not recieved her passport yet. She is planning to leave on Thursday (India Time).

Thanks!

congrats!!!

My fiance had her interview Thursday. And VFS still doesnt have it. She called Tuesday morning. But all cases are not the cases Manya interviewed on Wednesday and VFS had her passport on Friday.

By the way... anyone find any good deals from Delhi? Most flights I have found are 800-900 dollars...

I am back from my visit to Ludhiana. Congrats everyone who got their interviews done. Looks like everyone got through. That's a good indication. Tomorrow I will be going to Chennai for my medicals. So made a quick checklist. Let me know if anything is missing.

a) two photos
interview letter (original)
c) passport (original)
d) medical forms given in Packet 4

Another question.. Do I need to fill in the medical form beforehand or when the Lister Lab at Chennai do their diagnostics?

Thanks,
ravi

Congratulations !!!!
Hope you get her visa on time. Keep following up with VFS.
All the best.

Manya

Dont worry. You have sufficient time. Dont Panic.
Everything will be ok.

Hey Cuteprince,

Just realised that you had your interview today. How was it?
Hope everything was fine. We are praying for you.
God Bless.

Manya

Hi Ravi,

My Medical was done in Delhi. I was asked to carry 2 photos, Interview Letter and the passport.
Am not sure about Medical Forms. May be someone who had their medical in Chennai may help clearing your doubt.

By the way... Dont forget to keep the money

Good Luck
Manya

Thank you SOOOO much for that information - my husband and I have been going crazy with these things!

U guys rock Thanks for all the wishes and keeping my spirits up!!

Bluelightning - Congratulations!!! I am very happy for you. Wishing you all the best for the future too...

CarolynRitesh - Thats why all of us are here.. to help each other, right?? All the best to you both...

Cuteprince - The suspense is killing!! praying for you... So tell us

My timing to get on VJ seems to be all wrong All the action happens when I am logged out I need to change that

Checked cuteprince's profile - They got approved yesterday - 1 more approval for New Delhi, way to go!!!!

congrats cuteprince. Just waiting for you to post your experience.

Today came back from Chennai. Finished my medicals. What a relief. One quick question: Dr.John told to not to carry X ray to the interview. Did you all do the same?

Thanks

I took my x-ray and the medical report to VFS. They took the report but told me to take the x-ray to the Consulate for the Interview...
Don't know abt Chennai.... Would keep it though (having it will not harm, not having it might)

Wow, congrats cuteprince! You're next DanielParul!

I leave for India in 2 weeks. Sent off the FedEx packet to my husband yesterday. We're getting close and my nerves are a jumble! Good luck everyone.

Thanks Parul. I will do as you suggested. Now preparation for the big day...

1) Passport (old & new)
2) Visa Fees 131$ on hdfc
3) Medical report
4) Letter of intent
5) Interview letter

Since everything is handed-over to VFS, Anything I am missing from the list above?

You are most welcome RSA..
Daniel is here and the interview is tomorrow.. actually can't wait for it to be over now so both of us can relax too.. There is only so much we can prepare and now I've kinda reached my saturation point..
Also have a good feeling abt tomorrow... Its my mum and dad's 32nd wedding anniversary and my interview.. Maybe thats a sign of good things to come

Wow the date came up so fast... I really wish you the best and I know you will do great!!!

My fiance had my passport with her at the interview(I actually walked up with her) and then she told them I am availabe for any questions. I think that helped!!!

Good Luck!!! you deserve it!!

Wishing good luck to DanielParul and fiancevisa for tomorrow's Interview.
We are eagerly waiting to hear from you guys.
All the best!!!

RSA you are next. Your interview date is round the corner too.
Hope you are all set too. Good luck to you too.

Manish & Manya

Goodluck -DanielParul, FianceeviSa and RSA
Let's be united with our soulmates soon.

Hi All,
I 've been a quiet visitor/reader of this thread (mostly due to time constraints due to workload) but seeing lots of recent action in this thread, I just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS AND my BEST WISHES to all the recent visa approval. I am really happy for you guys.

Also, GOOD LUCK to all who has their interview date coming up My positive thoughts and prayers for you all...

Regards.

Good luck to you - pkewl

I had a question for you: Have you heard anything about appoint visa processing for K1? My fiancee has sent packet-3 to consulate. Is there anything else we need to do - do we need to send anything to NVC?

Hi Bengalilover..
As far as the Mumbai K1 visa appointment is concern, I wont be able to comment about it since I have no idea about it myself. But I just hope that your SO gets one ASAP. From my K3 experience, all I can say is, once Mumbai received my wife's Packet3 back from her, they mailed her Packet4, which has the visa appointment date/letter in it, in about 10-15 days...You can find more info about it in my sig below.

As far as dealing wth NVC is concerned, its my understanding that once your case leaves NVC (and it sounds like yours already has since you mentioned mailing back P3)
and is enroute to local embassy, you dont have to send anything to NVC. You start dealing with local embassy.

Hope this helps. TC and good luck.

Thanks so much pKewl! Wish you happy married life.

Thanks Manya, Parul and Bengalilover. With your wishes, I am sure I will make it through.

Today is Parul's interview. Waiting for the good news.

Hi pkewl,

Just checked your timeline. You got your interview tomorrow.
Hope all set. Good Luck!!!

Manish & Manya

fiance_visa got through from New Delhi !!! Another good sign.

Thanks a lot Manya. I appreciate yours (and everyone else's here) positive thoughts, prayers and wishes. Hopefully I will hear some good news in about a day now. Can't wait.. getting little nervous and antsy now..

Congrats and Good Luck to you both too for a great married life.

Best Regards
Pkewl

Yayyyyyyyyy Great news!!!
Am still waiting to hear from Parul. Hasnt got her call yet.
Parul we all are praying for you. Good Luck!!!

Hi All,
I just recieved THE phone call that I 've been so anxiously waiting for : My wife's K3 visa has been approved

The interview process was relatively simple but she did tell me that she was asked about 15 - 20 questions surrounding my job and our wedding. I will post the full review later as I get more information.

I wanted to say THANKS A LOT to all of my felllow VJers for their time, help and making this tough VJ a little easier. I appreciate all of your wishes, good luck and prayers. I am sure it played a big part in getting my wife's visa approved. Once again, thanks much.

Best Regards.
Pkewl

Congratulations pkewl!!!

Congrats pkew!!

Approvals keep coming in from all sides - whoohoo!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Thank you all so much for your good luck and best wishes, nksj, ELW, and Manish+Manya. My wife and I appreciate them a lot.

Hoping and praying for best outcome for all the people who are still waiting.

Thanks again.

Regards.

Congrats!!!!

Thanks. Have a great one.

Congratulations!

I don't know if I have missed it anywhere, did Daniel and Parul get their visa????? I hope so!!!

Thanks mgk and good luck to you too.

I 've also been wondering about Daniel and Parul. I dont think we have had any updates yet. Hope things worked out for them.

Yes Daniel & Parul got approved. Parul will receive her visa in a day or so.
As of now since Daniel is here with her, they are busy celebrating their approval.
She will be flying with Daniel on 12th March hence busy with her packup too.
They will update their experience on the forum soon.

Manya
//For Parul&Daniel

YEAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations Daniel and Parul!!!!

Thats a great news, Manya. Thanks for the update. I am so much happy for them. Good Luck to them. I am sure she will come back and read these comments at some time in the future. At present, since Daniel is in India with her, they have got better stuff to do than being on VJ.. lol Have fun guys...

Hey guys... Congratulations on all the approvals

I got mine too, yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaah!!!

Worth mentioning though - We believe that we hold the record for the fastest AP ever - 1 day, beat that VJ

Special thanks to Manya for keeping everybody posted on our every movement... U rock!!

Congrats Daniel & Parul!!! And thanks Manya for the updates.

I got visa !!!
Details are in Interview on 6th March

Thanks to everyone who supported us throughout.